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Evening journal., 1902-03-12
BOERS WANT
FAIR FIGHT.
Request Civilized Warfare in
South Africa
NOT , AFTER INTERVENTION
TranSVaal Delegates Say They Can
Keep War Going for MANY
Years
NOT AFTER INTERVENTION

Washington. March &c. II. Wes-
Bels and A. d. w. Wolmarans, the
Boer delegates in this country, had
a talk with President Roosevelt yes
terday, at the conclusion of the cabi-
net meeting. They called to pay their
respects and to say goodbye, as they
will leave for Europe about the 20th
instant, after visiting Chicago and
number of other places. In the course
OF their interview they stated that
they desired to particularly make
known to the president that they
neither asked for. desired nor ex-
pected Intervention on the part of this
country OF any other country.
"A number of mistakes have been
printed about our mission to this
country since we came to Washing
ton" said Mr.. Vessels. "and the
worst one is that we are trying to get
intervention. We know ths' This is not
possible, and as mater OF fact we
don't want IT, What we do want. how
ever, and what we have laid before
the American government, is request
that civilized warfare be insured in
South Africa. That is all we want
now. We have not put before the au-
thorities any request that this or that
plan be adopted to insure the carrying
out of the rules of civilized warfare,
but we will leave that wholly to the
government to take whatever steps 1t
sees fit We want a fair and square
fight We are confident that we will
be able to keep this war going for
a number of years yet, and we think
that all civilized nations. especially the
United States, are interested in the
proper rules of warfare being carried
out. We can point out numerous In
stances of foul work. It is particularly
noticeable that the English press itself
comments on the probability that Gen
eral Methuen will be given decent care
and attention by the Beers who cap
tured him a few days ago. Yet what
did they do with General Scheeper'
and a number Of others? They killed
Echeepers without a chance. Thai
story from England points its owl
moral, and an important one, too.
President Kruger is not seeking in
tervention in Europe, and all storiei
of that kind may be denied whenevel
they are seen. The Beers have moth
ing to lose and all to gain by keepinl
up this fighting. They may call i
guerilla warfare II they want, but 1
Is at least humane warfare"
Evening journal., 1902-03-12
LEVY COURT TO
MEET MIR. FAIIEY
Seventh Street Bridge Again
Agitating Commissioners
OTHER CONSTADLES APPOINTED
Resolution in Reference to inspectors
Of Weights aud Measures Adopted
This Morning

Seventh street bridge was discussed in
all its phases by the members of the Levy
Court this morning and as result Pat
rick Fahcy, contractor, will be asked To
meet the members of the court ON Friday
morning at 10 o'clock.
The county wants the use of the bridge
before it is accepted and had Mr.. Fahcy's
assurance that this would be allowed.
Mr.. Chandler said that ne had visited
the bridge and found it turned off. The
day the body viewed the bridge il was on
not open to travel, hut they had not been
gone an hour before il was turned of by
Mr.. Fahey's order
Mr.. Chandler found that about twenty
planks were off the crib and had been
washed away. The fact, he thought, was
caused by the lumber used being too
light and of an inferior quality. lie also
found several of the string, broken and
in several places rottening around the
spikes.
The members were of the opinion that
a very careful scrutiny would have to be
given all large bills in order that they
might keep down expenses. and prevent
an advance in the tax rate next year.
On the subject of the fees of the in
spector of weights and measures, the fol-
lowing was received from Attorney Con-
rad:
"Gentlemen: A careful reading Of the
law governing the regulation of weights
and measures in and for New Castle
county convinccs me that whore the reg
ulator or inspector, finds the weights OF
measures correct. he, under the law,
shall demand and receive for his services
I.sNF 81 q NIar III.
shall be paid where the weights or meas
ures are tried and found incorrect or de
iicicnt, and where an adjustment has ia
be made by the regulator in>order TO cor
rect and rc-estahlish them.
Briefly stated, where the weights and
measures require botn testing and ad
iustment. the regulator is entitled TO tn,
| full fee allowed in the act; ON the Othel
hand, whore ON a test alone they arr
/ found correct, the regulator is entitle,
only to one-half Of the fees allowed in the
act.
Further, where the weights or meas
ures are tested and condemned the rcgu
/ lator is entitled 10 0ne-half fees. In il,
case is amy part of the fees payable
either TO the county or State, the cntir'
/ fee collectca, whether tae whole or hal
fee, being payable 20 the regulator
alone"
John #. McGlothen was reelected con
stable for Wilmington on the motion o
! Mr. Chandler.
Mr.. Ewart reported that he had CON
ferred with the attorney in regard Il
compelling Andrew Cahill, secretary o
the Board Of Health, to submit his list o
deaths. births and marriages, to Rccorde
of Deeds Delaware Clark, and foun'
that the Levy Court has no jurisdiction
in the matter.
Mr. Clark therefore will have TO rel
upon his own efforts TO obtain this list.
Messrs. Elliott and Ewart asked 10 b
excused from further attendance toda
SO that they might have an opportunit
to visit a bridge on Pie creek, which
badly in need Of reapr.
The meeting adjourned until Frida
morning.
Evening journal., 1902-03-12
ANOTHER CAUCUS TONIGHT
COunCilmsn Still Trying TO End Difficulty
With Water Department

it is expected that another caucus of
members of City Council will be held
this evening to consider the appeal
taken in the Water Department case.
The appeal from the decision of the
Superior Court giving the department
permission to purchase ground for a
reservoir has already been taken to the
Supreme Court, but several of the
councilmen are not in favor of this
course and are using their influence
to try and have the appeal withdrawn.
Several secret meetings have been
held. The subject was brought up in
Council and referred to City Solicitor
Reinhardt and Council as a Committee
OF the Whole.
Evening journal., 1902-03-12
WAESLAND PASSENGERS SAIL
Unfortunate Persons Thank American Line
Officials for Their ThOHghtuIneSS

Liverpool, March 12.-The bulk of
the passengers of the steamer Waes-
land, which went down off Holyhead
on last Wednesday night, sailed for
Philadelphia on board the Noordland
today. DR.. Shelmerdine. of Philadel-
phia. one of the passengers aboard Of
the Waesland at the time of the dis
aster before sailing today voiced the
thanks of the other passengers to the
American Line officials for their ef-
forts to minimize the discomforts in
cident to the loss of the vessel.
Evening journal., 1902-03-12

While the scheme for bullxhoading
and making permanent improvements
Ia the Christiana river rs of vital I'm
pOrtanco to tho Industrial and COM
morcial Interests of Wilmington, It is
doubtful IL these improvements are as
necessary to the progress and success
OF the city or are as important as tho
oft-discussed project of having q good
Delaware river front Thousands upon
thousands of dollars worth of business
Is allowed TO steam by Wilmington
every year because there 10 no way OF
having large on small vessels get TO
the city without coming up the tortuous
lChristiana river According to the os-
innate made by competent engineers
tho front of the city facing the Della
ware could be made 10 accommodate
craft of all kinds for "a groat deal loss
money than IL would cost to bulkhcad
the Christiana
Every steamer from the lower part
OF the State would stop regularly at
! Wilmington, If there was q proper
/ landing. Tho lines all are anxious
70 get the city's trade and In return
would bring plenty of business from
the lower part OF Tho Peninsula. Sew
leal times one or moro OF these steam
ers have placed the city of Wilmington
on their schedule of stops. but have
had to abandon IL because the time
consumed in getting into and out of
the Christiana river made it impossible
for them to make Tho proper tide con
ncctions in their homo streams.
Tho Mary u. Citizens. Of Lebanon
lduring one season. made regular stops
lust inside the mouth OF the Christana
river, but there was no trolley con.
nection between The wharf and the cit,
land 1t was not q success
Tho steamer Frederica. from Fred
erica, also tried to include Wilmingto
In its stops. 10 was found TO be i'm
. practicable. The company then trici
TO get thcWilmlngton trade by stOppin
| lac Ponnsgrovo and making trani
| agreement with the owners OF tn
steamer Ulrica, by which freight am,
passengers could be delivered from
points down the State 10 this city. Thi
was a roundabout way and SCENE,
like going round robin Hoods Barn
Il finally WAS abandoned and no Othe
line has since tried the experiment
Trade That Would Stop Here
To say nothing of the steamboat
plying between Philadelphia and othe
points. not local there are sever
steamers that pass Wilmington twic
and in some seasons. three times eacl
week. from lower Delaware Ever
one OF these boats would stop in viii
mington If given tho opportunity, AM
tho local merchants and business mei
4 would get in touch with all of tn
towns in the rural districts and woul
DO benefited by a trade that now goe
n ITO either Philadelphia or Baltimore
3 Even Chester gets a fair share of thi
business.
J. Among the boats that piled betwee
p towns in Delaware and Philadelphia
last year were the following.
General DumOnt. .Lewes river. Lewel
k Emma Reis. Mispilion river. Milfor,
3. Frederica. Murdorkill, Fredmica; Mar
Evening journal., 1902-03-12
KNOX and WILSON TO RETIRE
will Not Step Out Until Railroad and
Cuban Tariff Is Settled

New York. March 12-These were
the reports at the Union League last
night:
George Bruce Cortelyou, of Hemp
stead. N. Y. secretary TO President
Roosevelt. is to retire as soon as he
RECEIVERS from mis- present illness.
Philander Chase Knox, OF Pittsburg,
Pa, Attorney General is to retire
from the Presidents Cabinet as soon
as The legal complications concerning
the Northern Securities Company are
settled.
James Wilson. Secretary of Agricul-
ture. Iowa, is to retire from the Presi-
dents Cabinet Immediately after the
final solution Of the Cuban tariff ques-
tiOn.
Evening journal., 1902-03-12
REAL ESTATE DEALS
Sale Of Several Properties Reported to
The Registry Department

The following real estate transfers
were recorded in the Registry Depart
mont this morning:
Ezion NJ. r. Church to Maye Jacob
owitz, two-story house In Eleventh
street between Poplar and Lombard.
Consideration, S1.l00.
Edwin n. Martin to William G..
Pcnnypacker. house in Jackson street
near Eleventh. Consideration, $3.50.
Maye Jacobowitz 10 J. r. Ransonc
property in French street between
Eighth and Ninth. Consideration, 81
400.
Joseph T. Ransone TO EziOn NJ. r.
Church, property In French street be
tween Eighth and Ninth. Considera-
tiOn. S2.400.
Ida NJ. Loomis TO Joseph Hess, brick
house i'm Seventh street near Orange
Consideration. $4,000.
Evening journal., 1902-03-12
TOO LONELY TO LIVE
Sad.heartod salesman Tries Hard TO End
His Life

Philadelphia, March 12.-William II.
Metcalfe. a travelling salesman for a
Boston house, attempted suicide in his
room at No. 1920 Cherry street early
this morning by inhaling Illuminating
gas. He was unconscious when found,
but at the Hahnemann Hospital,
where he was taken, it is said no prob
ably will recover.
Metcalfe is about "a years of age,
and ordinarily of a very cheerful dispo-
sition. He reached this city about
two weeks ago and secured a room at
No. 1920 Cherry street. During the
past few days he complained Of being
lonely" and his actions were pc
c1lliar
Evening journal., 1902-03-12
FINED FOR ASSAULT
George Burns SIapS the Face Of Kate
Boston. COIOrtd

George Burns, colorod, pleaded not
guilty in the City Court this morning
to assaulting Kate Boston. The pris-
oncr slapped her face whon he found
her with another man. Burns was
fined s. and costs.
Michael Brown, drunk, was fined 81
and costs, and Harry Jones, drunk,
81 and costs. Mabel Jacobs, colOrod,
aged "A years. was charged with act
ing dieorderly. The girl was given
into the care Of Agent Stout.
Evening journal., 1902-03-12
Horse Met Horrible Accident

A horse belonging to Michael Dono-
hue. the contractor, met with an acci-
dent this morning in the yards OF the
Pullman Car Company, and it is
thought the animal will have to be
shot 1t was being driven through the
yard Just behind another cart when
the front cart suddenly halted. The
tail arm of the cart caught in the neck
of the horse and before it could be re-
leased the driver had started again. A
ghastly wound was opened in the ami
mails neck as a consequence. DR.. Ma
hairy was sent for and he has not
much hope of saving the horse.
Evening journal., 1902-03-12
LYNCTFs STORE.
40 your service.

AZ NOuI HcTNICc.
No matter how small or large the
order-no matter how long or short
the distance, your order has the same
prompt and accurate attention. Just
in. 800 bushels Chester county White
Potatoes. Coo basket: cans Toma-
toes 25c.;3 cans Early June Peas. 25c.:
good corn. Sc. can Aunt Jemima Pan
Cake Flour. Sc. package; Shredded
Wheat Biscuit. Toe. package; Grape
Nuts. t3c. package; . POUNDS Califor-
MIA Plums. 15c; 8 h. boxes Laundry
Starch. 20c. Stores Fourth and Madi-
son and Eighth and King streets.
Evening journal., 1902-03-12
JAIL FOR TOuCHS
Two Wilmington Men Tried Conclusions
With Chester Police

Joseph Foley aud John Roach. of
this city, have been sentenced to six
months imprisonment in Media Jail
The men were arrested in Chester
while going from house TO house beg
ging. After their arrest they made a
disturbance on the street while being
taken to the City Hall.
The policeman who had them in
charge was thrown down and beaten.
The men are both well-known to the
local police.
Evening journal., 1902-03-12
Arc Lights Changed

Instead of repairing the arc lamps
on the northwest corners Of Fourth
and Walnut and Fourth and Lombard
streets, which were damaged by the
storms, they are being taken down
and replaced by new ones on the
southwest corners of the same streets.
1t was found that lamps on the south
west corners give better lights than
when on the northwest corners.
Evening journal., 1902-03-12
Nav Change Rules

The Democratic City Committee
meeting will be held in the
rooms Of the Young Mems Demo
cratic Club on Friday even
ing. Changes in the party rules
probably will be considered. II lis said
that some of the committee favor the
organization of the committee on the
plan of the Republican party.
Evening journal., 1902-03-12
Mr.. Melvin Elected President

Thomas II. Melvin was elected
president Of the Street and Sewer Di-
rectors yesterday afternoon. The mo-
ton to go into an election was made
by A. l.. Johnson and seconded by
Mr.. Melvin. When the question was
nut to a vote Mr.. Melvin voted for
himself
Evening journal., 1902-03-12
MogulIion Omcers Named

Industry Conclave, No. 21a, Adhesive
Mogullians, last night elected the
following officers: Past master
mOgul. l.. Thomas; master mOgul,
G.. l.. Ferguson; senior mogul, S. H..
Johns; junior mogul, J.. H. Keauey;
super G. II. Groves; inside snOozer, r..
l.. Dudley; outside snoozcr, ii. W.
Bolsrord, hustlers, j. E. Sayille, w. M.
Mccormick. band masters, G.. NJ. Heis-
Ter and L. b. Church. cash grabber. c..
NJ. Zebley; quill driver. }. w. Mackey.
Evening journal., 1902-03-12
EX-GOVERNOR ALTGELD DEAD
Stricken While Making an Address on
B0er War

Joliet. H., March 12.-Former Gov
ernor John p. Altgeld died in room
5S at the Hotel Munroe this morning
at 7.00 o'clock. He had been uncon-
scious since midnight. Mr.. Altgeld
was the principal speaker at a pro-
Bocr maes-moeting last night in the
Joliet Theatre.
Evening journal., 1902-03-12
LABOR SAVER.

Dirt and dust have not worse en-
emy Than paint. Dirt won't stick ON a
glossy painted surface When IL does
fall there it is plainly visible. One
sweep Of the duster will take off every
particle. CommOnsensc teaches that
a painted floor painted with James NJ.
Bryan's Floor Paint is cleaner and
less troublesome than an unpainted
floor. 1t is easier TO sweep, it is easier
to scrub. What is tfue about a floor
Is true about every surface.
Evening journal., 1902-03-12
Permits for New Houses

William J. Fisher was given permis-
sion this morning by Building Inspec-
tor Cassidy to erect five two-story
houses on the east side of Tatnall be-
tween Eighth and Ninth streets. They
will cost $500 each. Charles ii. Tin
dali was given a permit to make re-
pairs to the building No. 224 Maryland
avenue. to cost S175.
Evening journal., 1902-03-12
Taken to klkton

Walter Startling. cclored who was
arrested yesterday suspected OF being
concerned in the robbery Of Flamer
Davis, was taken to Elkton last night.
Sherin McAlhster, of Cecil county,
was notified of his arrest, and came Ia
Wilmington last night. Startling eX-
pressed his willingness TO go back
without rcQuistion papers.
Evening journal., 1902-03-12
RUMOR ABOUT AMBASSADORS
Washington Hears Runner That One Of
Them Has BOen Recalled

Washington, March ia rumor
which came from no one knows where,
but which has spread like wildhre, is
shaking Washington TO its very centre.
1t is to the effect that one of the for
eign ambassadors has been informed
that he must leave this country as
soon as he can set his trunks packed
and set the pressing affairs Of his en-
bassy in order. 1t may be Holleben or
PauncefOte.
Evening journal., 1902-03-12
ENTER GOLDEY COLLEGE NEXT
MONDAY.

New students will be admitted TO the
commercial and shorthand departments
Of Goldey College next Monday, March
~. A special low rate is offered from
that time TO June 30 Demand for
graduates exceeds supply Call any
day this week for full information, or
write for the 1902 catalogue. Address
letters TO H. S. Goldey, Principal, vii
mlnnInn Dol
Evening journal., 1902-03-12
EelI Through Glass Door

An unknown man. who was thought
to be intoxicated, fell through the glass
portion of the door of DR.. J. Harvey
Spruance's drug store about 9.45
o'clock last night. DR.. Spruance Is
making an investigation to find the
man
Evening journal., 1902-03-12
Two Teams Collide

Richard Patz0wsky's carriage was
struck at Seventh and Market streets
this morning about 10 o'clock by a
team owned by +. G. Smith. The
crose-bar was broken, but no other
damage was done,
Evening journal., 1902-03-12
FRAMED PICTURES.

The largest stock Of framed pictures
ever shown i'm one store in this city
az one time, and the prices are far be-
low anything you ever heard of before
here or Philadelphia Come and look
at Yerger's, 4l9 Shiplcy etroet.
Evening journal., 1902-03-12
Iinnmen Working Hard

Lincmen are working along East
Fourth street repairing the damage
done by the recent storms. a large
force of men lis engaged, and they
hope to have all lines in working
order in the near future.
Evening journal., 1902-03-12
Strand LInemen WIn Leave

In short time many of the line
mon who have been employed In and
about Wilmington will leave for other
fields Of service. The hnemen came
here in numbers after the recent storm
and readily obtained employment al
good wages.
Evening journal., 1902-03-12

Large Consignment of Raw Hides
A large boatload of rawhides for the
American Leather Company landed at
the freight house of the Wilmington
Steamboat Company last night. 1t is
expected THAT they will be delivered
some timo TODAY.
Evening journal., 1902-03-12
A RnSY rIRM

James f. Wood & Co. are very busy.
Orders to repair roofs. cutters and
spouts are going in very fast. The
rough weather has caused general
havoc with buildings. Scarcely a roof
escaped the deluge.
Evening journal., 1902-03-12
Having Steam Launch Repaired

William Carter, foreman for j. d.
Carter's brass foundry, is having his
steam launch repaired. IL is 10 be
scIaped, painted. and have its madhin-
cry Overhauled before il will be used.
Evening journal., 1902-03-12
Serenaded Eire CnmnanQ

The Young Mems Social Fife and
Drum Corps serenaded the lndepend-
ence Fire Company last night. Some
pleasing selections were given.
Evening journal., 1902-03-12
Feather Boas rccurlcd. Gla Orange St.

When in need Of invalid appliances.
Supporters, Braces, Improved Syringes.
etc. call at Ladies' Department of
Belts Pharmacy. Private entrance on
Sixth street. Lady attendant.
Evening journal., 1902-03-12
Keni pemocrats to Meet

In Dover tonight there will be an
other gathering of Uhe Democrats of
Kent county. Mayor William G.. Pos
ties Will preside over the meeting.
Evening journal., 1902-03-12
nIrrrIrnn gAI-E

Come and look at the twio-dollar
pictures that Harry Yerger is selling
this week. at 419 Shipley street. 1t will
surprise you.
Evening journal., 1902-03-12

From factory TO wearer. 81 and s.
Hats. Saltzgiver q Bupp, 1O6 West
Seventh street.
Evening journal., 1902-03-12

The Woman's Exchange win open al
s a. m. and close at 6 p. m.
Evening journal., 1902-03-12
nnN,T MISS

The special picture sale ulds week at
Yerger'e. 419 shipley street The best
picture bargains ever offered in Will
miDgton.
Evening journal., 1902-03-12
FOR COUGH AND COLDS.
Allaband's Anodyne Expectorant.
ACCInENTS Will, HAPPEN


Better take an Ideal policy with
Vandever & Follansbee. iOl Equitable
Building.
Evening journal., 1902-03-12

Don't suffer with Bronchitis or
Asthma Brazilian Balm cures quick.
Evening journal., 1902-03-12

Ostrich Tips and Plumes made. s1s
Orange street
Evening journal., 1902-03-12

rho othello Range. Johnson's. 6th x King.
Evening journal., 1902-03-12

Use Cartmelrs cold In the Head
Cure" IN hL,3
Evening journal., 1902-03-12

THE EVENING JOURNAL
rs First i'm Local News. a conn
parisOn with other Wilmington
newspapers proves this.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-09-07
COOKE WINS ALL
SHOOTING HONORS
MEMBER OF DISTRICT OF coLUM-
BlA TEAM WINS THE NATIONAL
CHAMPIONSHIP AT THE SEA-
GlRT RANGE.

Rifle Range, Seagirt, N. J., September 6.
The most largely-attended and success
full rifle tournament ever held on the
New Jersey range was terminated late
today with the close of the firing in the
Presidents match for the military cham
pionship of the United States. The cham
pion is George z. Cooke of the First Dis
trict of Columbia regiment. In order to
win the title he found it necessary to
shoot better than forty-three other COM
petitors. The victor scored total of 1S9
out of a possible 2l0.
The match for the military champion
ship of America was open to all the
army, navy marine corps. naval reserve
and state militia or national guard. The
competitors were required to shoot with
the rifle of the model adopted and used
by the state they represented. 1t was
stipulated that the arm used should be a
strictly military rifle, without special
boring chambering, sights or other i'm
prcverients, or the United States army
or navy magazine rifle. The distances
" ere 200, 800, 500, 600 800 and 10000 yards,
each man firing seven shots at each dis
tanee The first prize was the military
championship of America for one year
and the championship medal and $50.
The following telegramp was sent to
the President of the United States at
the conclusion of the Presidents match:
president Roosevelt, Chattanooga, Tenn:
1--WE, the riflemen, assembled at Sea-
girt, N. j., recognizing in yourself
kindred spirit, sincerely congratulate you
In your recent escape from serious ac-
cident and trust you will suffer no per-
manent injuries from 1t; that your eye
and aim in the future as in the past may
assure you a bulls-eye every time. The
Presidents match shot this day was won
by George Earle Cooke, score 1S9 out of a
possible 30.
"GEN. BIRD w. SPENCER,
capt. ROBERT TAYLOR,
"SER. F. T. ALED,
CORP. w. B. SHORT,
COMMITTEE"