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Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-09-25
Tho Weekly Ledger
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER IS.
N N

TUURsDAY, SEPTEMBER 25.
toNEY MONEY MONEY
IN YOU want TO borrow money OF
nd real estate security or wish Il
new or extend an existing loan, W,
III give you rates that defy compe
Zion. See us before applying.
"A LAKENAN & BARNES,
Hlp-i-tie hop to the Fix 1t Shop.
Mrs. Ruloff is visiting in st. Louis
B. b. Tureman is visiting in Full.
Prof. Sharp, Of Hardin College, is
n. W. Frey, of Macon, spent Sunday
ere.
The County Court was in session this
eek.
Miss Sue Robertson is visiting in st.
buis.
Mrs. Mayfeld in home from st.
buis.
br. F. N. Shoush was in VandalIa
Dnday.
Buy McCune, of vandalia, was here
bnday.
Rev. ]. j. Dillon went to st. Louis
bnday.
b S. Wilson is in Jefferson City on
bineSs.
Hiss Elizabeth Duncan is home from
umbia.
ID Armstrong went to St. Louis
turday.
N. B. Baker, of Fulton, was here
edneSday.
n. Fred Bell was here Wednesday
b. Fulton.
E. Scroggin, of Laddonia, was
te Tuesday.
P. Sanford has returned from TT.
Inns, Colo.
N. Kelso, of Fulton, was in Mex
on Wednesday.
henry B. Miller was here Sunday
b GAINESVILLE.
j. E. jenkins was in Mexico from
fber Monday.
Legare Gary spent a few hours Sun
in Moberly.
EisS Elizabeth Duncan went TO
nmbia Tuesday.
frs. John Howell has returned from
lslt in Centralia.
M
j. w. johnson, Of Jonesburg, was
bIexico Tuesday.
a. d. Furguson, Of Poplar Bluff, Mo-,
in Mexico Sunday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-09-25

I'M you want to borrow money on
lad real estate security or wish to
NEW or extend an existing loan, we
ii give you rates that defy compe-
bion. See us before applying.
LAKENAN & BARNES,
Evening journal., 1902-07-03
DEMOCRATS At LOGGERHEADS
July Convention Looked Upon As a Saals-
bury Scheme

Democrats are stin fighting over the
legality Of the State convention, which
has been called for July 20. 1t is claim
ed that under the primary election law
no one can vote at primary elections
except those registered on the three
days in August preceding the election,
and this would be impossible when the
convention is held in July. Those who
have called the convention maintain
THAT the convention can be held at the
time selected and the primary lists of
two years ago used.
The present arrangement is looked
upon as a salisbury scheme to con-
trol the New Castle county delegates
for Mr.. salisbury. and have the pres
ent State Committee either continued
i'm power. or men favorable TO him
chosen in their places.
Evening journal., 1902-07-03
SPECIAL EXCURSION BOATS
Wilmington Steamboat COmpanl's Boats
Will Step al Washington Park

On their regular trips tho boats OF
the Wilmington Steamboat Company
do not stop at Washington Park. SO
many people have requested the Off
cials of the company to have the
steamers stop there on the Fourth of
July that they have consented TO have
the steamers stop on every trip. The
boats making the trip will leave Fourth
street wharf at 7.30 a. N, 1880 a. m,
i.30 D. m, and 4.15 D. m. They will
leave Chester at $50 a. m, 1l.30 a. m,
2.3O p. m, and 5.15 p. m. Returning
tho boats will leave Washington Park
at 4.30 D. m, Ills p. M, and 9.45 p. m.
THE company expects to do a heavy
business on the Fourth of July, as so
many people have expressed the desire
TO 80 to the different parks along the
Delaware river. and also to visit in
Philadelphia. 1t has made every prep
laration to accommodate all its patrons
Evening journal., 1902-07-03
COOPER IS RESTRAINED
ChancerY Court TO Pass Finally on Bath
house Question Next Monday

The Augustine Park dispute between
William J. Thompson, OF Gloucester n. J.
and Absalom Cordcrey. lessee Of Angus
tine Park, where Thompsons steamboats,
touch again came before Chancellor
Nicholson yesterday on a rule TO show
cause why a restraining order should not
issue against Thomas O. Cooper or other
agents of Thompson.
Former Senator Anthony Higgins rcp-
rcsenting Cordcrey, argued for an injunc-
tion against the defendants, who, he said
were landing building material upon a
strip OF the beach front. claiming that il
belonged TO the government, and not to
the park property and We're about TO
erect bath houses. Charles NJ. Curtis. for
Cooper claims to have discovered from
the records that the strip is really gov
ernment property, and from the govern
mcnt permission has been obtained to
build the houses.
The chancellor issued a temporary re-
straining order. returnable next Monday
under bond OF $1,000, and at that time the
injunction proceedings viii be fully heard.
Evening journal., 1902-07-03
TRUSTEES HELD MEETING
Little Business Before Board at Short
NeSSiOn Today

Because of the little business before
il, the Board OF Trustees of the Insane
had a very short session this morning.
Dr. Black. president of the board,
was unable to be present, owing to ILL
ness, and DR.. Gilpin was appointed
president pro TEN.
Dr. Hancker's report was as follows:
Number of patients in hospital. male,
1856; female. 1926; total, $40. Thirteen
patients were received, two discharged
and six died. Total left in hospital
July /. 315.
Miss Sallie Allaband and Miss
Amanda Phillips were appointed at
tendants. The board received $9SS. 20
for board of patients and currency
from payroll. Total expenses to date
are S2,63724.
The Committee on House and
Grounds reported progress ON the
plumbing work at the hospital. AS
there was no other important business
before the board. the meeting then ad-
journed. After the session the mem
bers OF the board made tour of in
spectlon and found the hospital In an
excellent condition.
Evening journal., 1902-07-03
The Star-Spangled Banner,

say you by the dawns early light
proudly hailed at the twights last cleaning
stripes bright through the periou fight
the ramparts watched gaantly streaming
rockets glare, the bombs bursting in air
proof the night that still there;
Oh say. does the star-spangled banner yet
Der Of the free and the home Of the brave?
that dimly through the mists of the deep
Where the foes naughty host in dread silence
is which breeze. towering steep
AS ftfully blows. conceas discloses?
catches CLEAN the mornings first beam,
In full glory reelected, shines the stream;
'Tis the star-splangled banner oh long may it
the land Of the free and the home OF the bravei
And where the foes who vauntingy
That the havoc of and the battles confusion
A home and a country should leave more?
Their blood washed their foul footsteps pollution
No refuge could the hireling and
the OF flight the gloom Of the
And the sar-spanged banner in triumph doth
the land of the free and the home OF tho brave
OH thus be it when freemen shall stand
Between their loved homes and the wars desolation
with victory and peace the heavenrescued land
that hath made preserved nation.
Then conquer must for cause t is just
And this be our motO-'In God trust
And the star-spangled banner in triumph shall
Der the land Of the free and the home OF the brave.
Evening journal., 1902-07-03
RECKLESS USE OF RED
PAINT CAUSES COMPLAINT
Fire Plugs Decorated and Left UH-
covered by Water Department
EMPLOYEES

Again attention has been called to
the reckless and careless use of red
paint by the Water Department em-
plOyes, and hundred of people have had
clothing ruined by this mismanage-
ment. The employees, with a bucket of
red lead, daub the fireplugs all over
and do not even put a sign of warning.
Costly dresses and other clothing are
ruined by coming in contact. and there
promises to be a life-sized kick. On
The East Side of town the painters
have been at worktoday, and many per-
sons bear the mark of red.
Recently the iireplugs in Market
street were painted, and left in the
same manner. Hudreds of dollars
worth of good clothing was spoiled.
1T would be very little trouble to
cove reach plug with a nail keg after
the paint is put on" said a well-knOwn
painter this morning. He was nursing
a red spot on the leg of his trousers.
Evening journal., 1902-07-03

/. o. o. f.. will entertain. There will
be sport of many kinds, including =
game Of baseball in the afternoon by
teams from Columbia Lodge and Min
qua Tribe of Red Men.
The Wilmington A. A.. and the VIII
mington baseball clubs have big bills
for the day. Across the bridge,
Skelly. OF Brooklyn, will play both
morning and afternoon; while at Front
and Union streets Everett College, of
New York. will entertain the locals.
Extra theatrical attractions are
booked for Brandywine Springs and
Shellpot.
The semi-annual meeting OF the Del
aware Society OF the Cincinnati will
be held in the Historical Building in
the morning.
The Middletown Shooting Associa-
ton viii hold an all-day shoot TO which
all shooters are invited
Broome Street Heights
The celebration proper at Brooms
Street Heights will begin at s o'clock.
Previous to that hour music will be
furnished by the Philharmonic Band.
Following is the program of the fire
work display
The fireworks display will begin at
s O'Clock. opening with:
1. A salute of six lyddite bombs that
can be heard for miles around, echoina
and reverberating.
3 Grand illumination with twenty
four modern, powerful prismatic bhz
ing suns. first introduced March 4
1901. at Mckinley Inauguration.
g. Ascent or two balloons, with oaE
.bide electric searchlights; (enurely
new.
a. Cross-fre OF twelve rockets; s.
FOUNDERS. filing tho sky with hery
Evening journal., 1902-07-03
JUDGE BRADFORD HEARS
ARGUMENT In GAS CASE
Distinguished New York Lawyer Ex-
plains Claims Of The Plaintiff
Against American Go.

Judge Bradford heard argument IN the
United State Court this morning IN the
case of the Pennsylvania Globe Gaslight
Company, which asks that the American
Lighting Company, Limited, be cniOined
from furnishing light TO the city OF Will
mington or elsewhere on the ground that
the lamp used Is an infringement OF pat
ents controlled by the Pennsylvania Globe
Gaslight Company
John r. Bennett, q distinguished New
York lawyer. exhibited sample lamp and
explained the parts which it Is contendcd
that the patents have been infringed
upon. Mr.. Bennett was asked by Judge
Bradford "how long the Cleveland COM
pany had been manufacturing these
lamps" and informed the court that the
company had been manufacturing the
lamps since the spring of 1901. and claim
cd that the design Of the lamp had been
stolen being an exact duplicate OF the
lamp the patents OF which are controlled
by the Pennsylvania Globe Gaslight
Company.
Mr.. Bennett held that I'm "a design pat
ent IL is a question OF appearance TO the
eye as has been decided by the United
States Supreme Court I'm two wcll-known
cases. The whole question. he said, Is
not ono of construction, but as it appears
TO the eye. Much of Mr.. Benefits time
was consumed IN explaining the design tc
Judge Bradford.
Mr.. Greeley representing the American
Lighting Company followed Mr. Bennett
He admitted that the design of the lamp.
were similar and then went on 10 explain
photographs and certain blue prints. The
Cleveland company which manufactures
the parts Of the lamp went on the opeI
market and bought the design. II re-
sombed. ne said. a design which has beer
on the market years before the lamps o
the plaintiff were patented.
Ho pointed ont that his exhibits and thosl
of the complainants We're similar and tina
an ordinary person would not notice a diff
ference
Following this up he said that tho desigi
he submitted was used in several cities
five years before the lamp in question wa
patented.
The argument had not been finished
when court adjourned.
Evening journal., 1902-07-03
CHIEFS FIRST FIRE
Girl Playing With Matches Sets Fire to
Lare lnriainS

While playing with matches this morn
ing Lizzie Gruves, daughter of George
Graves, Of No. 1914 Wilson street, sot fire
American Hard Fibre Company extin-
guished the blaze. An alarm was sent In
from box No. @. The companies did not
30 into service.
IL was the first fire to which Chief Con-
why responded as chief OF the Wilmington
Fire Department. AT Ninth and Market
streets he had narrow escape from coll
hdlng with two street cars One was go
ing up and the other was going down
Market street and he made a hair-raislng
dash between them.
Evening journal., 1902-07-03
MECHANICS HAVE HOLIDAY
Several Shops Close Down Tonight Until
Monday

Many of the big manufacturing con-
Germs OF this city viii close down Tonight
until Monday morning. They find il would
be almost useless TO start up on Saturday
morning as many of them give a half holi-
day on Saturday The Pulmanplantw WILDE
closed untn Monday. as will the Harlan &
Hollingsworth plant. The Diamond State
steel Company win not close because it
cannot allow its furnaces to become cold
for that short time. The Pennsylvania
railroad shops t.vill start up Saturday
morning for a half day, as will also the
American Car and Foundry Company.
Three holidays In succession will be a big
treat for the workingmen and Whining
ton viii have a holiday appearance until
Monday.
Evening journal., 1902-07-03

trailers and brilliant meteorio star
bursts.
g. Flight of four 12-inch bomb sh1ls,
each breaking three times, changing
color in prismatio hues.
6. Two wizard batteries; "a oontin-
uous discharge OF electric comets, each
finishing with electric and oeylon
bursts.
Z Bust OF Washington; GOO squeFe
feetl.
8. Salvo Of four 12-inoh Neapolitan
bomb shells. each bursting FIVE times
displaying imperial Japanese golden
clouds. cascades. etc.
9. Six chromatic batteries. disonRrs-
ing continuously. all the new tints.
crimson. emerald, glacier. drasends,
and framboise.
10. Display OF twelve national
streamer rockets; a veritable banner in
the sky.
II. Twelve columns Of fire, routing
in their ascent and descent
u. Display Of four 1S-inoh bomb
shells. showing great golden clouds,
aerial willow trees, prismatic dragons,
etc.
1s Display Of twelve new idea
rockets; 2-pounders; with chodoest
color bursts known to the art
IA. Golden Niagara Water Fall; GOO
square feet).
15. Twelve fiery wagglerH, passing
swiftly through space, kissing, wig
Cling and screeching. ending with loud
reports.
is. Three sylvan batteries display
ing silver electric effects turning night
into day.
II. six new idea rockets; S-pounderB,
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Evening journal., 1902-07-03
REGARDING FRIlRS LANDS
Secretary Root Gables Instructions to Judge
Taft 10 Rome

Rome, July 3.-Judge William II.
Taft, civil governor of the Philippine
Islands, today received a long cable
message from Secretary Root contain
ing the War Departments final instruc-
ton concerning the note relating to
the disposition of the friars lands in
the islands, which was drawn up here
on Tuesday, and this afternoon Major
Porter delivered the note to Cardinal
Rampolla, the papal secretary of state.
Governor Taft was gratified on learn
ing from the same message that the
Philippine Civil Government bill had
become law.
Evening journal., 1902-07-03
Completing New Residence

The new sisters residence at the cor
ner of Third and Van Buren streets, is
almost completed, and is a fine speci-
men Of modern architecture. The plas-
terers have finished their work, and
the building is now in the hands OF
the carpenters, plumbers and painters
The residence will add to the beauty
of tine church property, and Will fill a
long-felt want for the sisters who have
charge Of st. Paul's r. c. parish.
Evening journal., 1902-07-03

obtained by rival candidates and a
subsequent election held, at which
Kennedy, Boulden, Tanning and Will
lis were elected commissioers. The
REALTORS hold that the second election
was not in, accordance with law, and
Of course desire their removal.
The court issued the desired rule.
it retWna.ble on September Is.
Hugh c. Browne asked for rule to
show cause why an inquisition in the
case of Crouch VS.. Taylor should not
be set aside The rule was issued.
Court adjourned at 1907 o'clock.
Evening journal., 1902-07-03
THOMAS BROOKS DEAD
Was a Former White Clay Greek Hundred
Farmer

Thomas Brooks died I'm Chester this
morning from general debility. aged St
years. Mr. Brooks was n White Clay
Creek hundred farmer until recently. He
Is survived by "a family Of eight grown
children, one of the daughters being Mrs.
Jehu w. Davis, of Cooch's Bridge. Inter-
ment of Mr. Brooks body win be made at
Christiana on a day TO be fixed.
Evening journal., 1902-07-03
MAY BIZ DEADLOCK
No Caucus Held Last Night for Neat
InSnertAr

The Democratic members of City Coun-
ell did not caucus last night for meat in
spcctor TO succeed George Abcle. whose
successor should be elected this evening.
Mr. Adele IS a candidate for reelection.
The other candidates are Patrick Mona
CHAN and Michael Devine.
The reason the caucus was not held was
that James Kane was not present Ahele
is now holding his office because of n
deadlock and may hold over Tor another
year.
Evening journal., 1902-07-03
LAW STRIKES
WORTHY POOR
COIOred Man Arrested for
Selling Few Crabs
MANY PEOPLE INDIGNANT
George Young Fined for Pulling Part
Of Horses Tongue Out-CapiaS
for Forbes

john r. Jones Is a poor colored man.
He works all day. HIS wife also is in
dustrious, and when she has time from
her household duties, cooks crabs for
her husband to sell at night, so that a
few pennies can be added to their
weekly store. Jones soon built up a
nice little trade among people who
liked his crabs.
last evening he went out as usual
with two small baskets on his arm.
The police had been given orders TO ar
rest all such persons. PatrOlman Solo
mon SAW Jones at Ninth and Wilson
streets and placed him under arrest,
and he and both baskets were sent to
the police station in the patrol wagon.
Those who were on the street and saw
the arrest united in saying that such
action ON the part of the city officials
was persecution.
Jones would have had to spent the
night in the police station had not
MIX Inspector McEvilly deposited $40
for his appearance In CITY Court today.
This morning he was arraign-
ed charged with peddling with
out license. Upon him promising not
TO repeat the grave offense Of last
night. he was dismissed. when HE paid
s2S5 costs charged against him. Jones
will be several dollars a week poorer.
and people living in the outskirts will
do without crabs.
Colored Brute Fined
Because n horse balked yesterday af-
tenoon. George Stewart and George Il.
Young both colored, tied a rein
to the animals tongue and pulled it
out of the poor beasts mouth.
This fiendish action on the part of
the men was seen by several residents
in the vicinity OF Linden and Adams
streets. The police station was noti-
fed. and Bicycle Policeman Pierce ar
ter a two hours search, arrested the
two men. This morning they were ar
raigned in court. Harry H. J0slyn ap-
peared for the defendants and Willard
Hall Porter, attorney for the Society
TO rthe Prevention of Cruelty to Ami
mails prosecuted, the case. On the APP
pllcation of Mr.. Porter, Stewart was
dismissed. Young pleaded guilty.
DR.. J. II. Mahaffy said NE found upon
Examination that between three and
-four inches Of tho tongue had been
pulled off. Young was fined $25 and
costs.
capias for Forbes
A capias was issued for s. ID. Forbes,
dharging him with contempt OF court.
Some time ago he was arrested, charged
with failing to tear down a building at
Maryland avenue and Beach street. as
lordered by the building inspector At
that time the case was held up. with
the understanding that the building be
torn down. Assistant Solicitor Garrett
reported that the order Of the court
had not been obeyed.
Heavy Fine for Assault
Samuel Simpson and James Moran
lpleaded not guilty to acting disorderly.
1.-THE testimony showed that Moran was
lbeaten and rendered unconscious by
Simpson The charge was changed to
that of assault and battery. Moran was
dismissed, and Simpson fined $50 and
costs ElwoOd Segers. colored, WAS
fined $40 and costs for assaulting Mary
lHinson, colored.
The case of Lewis Bernardo, charged
with assault and battery, was cOntin-
lued until Monday
Evening journal., 1902-07-03
MARSHAL'S NAME WITHDRAWN
Mr.. Short Will Serve Until His SucceSSOr
Is appointed

Regarding the marshalship Congress
man L. Heisler BAH this morning said.
''The appointment of Mr.. Short was
made by mistake and afterwards with
drawn. Since that no other person has
hccn recommended.
Marshal Short will continue Ia office
untn his successor is appointed.
Evening journal., 1902-07-03
HeId for stenIlnr cherrIes

Morris and Harry Briofman were before
Magistrate Hollis yesterday charged with
stealing cherries from Theodore Ruth. OF
Bmndywine hundred. Morris. the younger
boy, was dismissed. but the latter was
sent 10 the workhouse. Last night he
was released
Evening journal., 1902-07-03
Car Builders Hold Meeting

A meeting OF 200 strikers from the Brill
works IN Philadelphia held q meeting in
Turn Han last night for tho purpose OF
interesting local car builders IN the Inter-
national Car Works Association Prcsi-
dent A. H. Fish made an address but no
action was taken.
Evening journal., 1902-07-03
Dock Trial for EerrYboat

The ferryboat Rcd Bank. building al the
Harlan & Hollingsworth Company's yards
for the Central Railroad of New Jersey.
will be given a dock trial on Monday. On
Saturday, July L.. she win be turned over
TO her owners.
Evening journal., 1902-07-03
Three pweIIlngs Sold BY sherIft

Shoriff Mcdaniel has sold three prop
critics Of Charles G. Phillips, at No. 300
Washington street. No. 21i Tatnall
street. and No. 1871 King street, to
Henry c. Conrad for 500, $500 and
$500 respectively.
Evening journal., 1902-07-03
Many Killed by Cyclone

Detroit, July "A Journal special
from Hillsdale, Mich, says a report has
reached there that seven persons were
killed by a cyclone and cloudburst
early today at Moscow. fifteen miles
from Hillsdale. No particulars have
been received yet.
Evening journal., 1902-07-03
viii Respond 10 Alarms

The Union Fire Company will be in
service tomorrow. A hose carriage
and hose have been procured and the
company will respond to all alarms in
its district.
Evening journal., 1902-07-03
Hauling OYSTER Shells

Several small sdhooners are engaged
cinity Of Third street bridge to Balu-
more. From there they are taken to
Morris river cove, where they are
dumped overheard TO form the beds Of
next seasons. crop.
Evening journal., 1902-07-03
SATURDAY HAZE HOLIDAY.

Following the custom inaugurated
by ms last year. our store will be
closed Saturdays during July and Au-
gust at ] O'Clock. Julian b. Robin
son. Stationer. No. us Market street
Both phones 7S9.
Evening journal., 1902-07-03
SAVE MONEY

And protect your family A deposit Of
only 81 a week in a savings bank will
give you over 80 per cent profit and
81 900 life insurance free in the largest
company in the world. For particulars
call at No. S37 Market street.
Evening journal., 1902-07-03
EngIneer aud Tramp KIIIed

Rochester. Mich. July IA double
header Michigan Central freight train
was ditched by washout near Thomas
at o'clock this morning. Engineer
William S. McGregor and four tramps
were killed.
Evening journal., 1902-07-03
BOYS eatherIng cat.talIs

Marshes along the Christana river are
filled with small boys these days gather
ing cat-tails for use 20. morrow. They are
used in lighting fire crackers and find
many nurchaseI..
Evening journal., 1902-07-03

London. July 3.-The Kings illness
has not yet been mentioned in a court
circular. This is a survival of an old
custom which was that the fact that the
King was i'll was never to be admitted
for fear some rival would take the op-
pOrtunity to seize the throne. It also
reflects the reticence of the court Of
fcers, who have tried to suppress
everything possible during the recent
crisis.
Evening journal., 1902-07-03
Some Public Observances

The most elaborate observance of the
day will be that of the DuPonts. Tn
til evening the employees of the COM
pany and their wives will delight them
Squirrel Run in outdoor sports
of all kinds. In the evening all viii
repair TO the clubhouse grounds 20 see
the display OF fireworks
AT Shellpot Park Columbia Lodge
Evening journal., 1902-07-03
KING S0NTINUES
TO HOLD HIS OWN

London. July 3.-10 a. m.-The fol-
lowing bulletin was issued regarding
King Edwards condition at 10 o'clock
this morning from Buckingham Pal
ace:
The King has slept we'll. and Moth
ing has occurred to mar the excellent
progress his Majesty is now making.
(Signed) Treves,
Iaking,
Barlow.
Evening journal., 1902-07-03
Shipped Llfeboats

Thomas Drein & Sons Company
shipped two big metallic lifeboats. They