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Evening journal., 1903-05-14
To USE OWN
LINES ON SATURDAY
Pennsylvania Will Displace
the Western Union at
That Time

Eight telegraph wires have been strung
by the Pennsylvania Railroad Company
between Philadelphia and Washington.
and the company expects to be IN fairly
good condition to handle its business after
midnight tomorrow, when the Western
Union VIII be displaced.
The Western Union has about fourteen
wires in service. but the Pennsylvania ex-
poets to be able to operate its trains with
eight. More wires will be put in service
as rapidly as the lines can be built.
The notice given by the Pennsylvania TO
the Wetsern Union Telegraph Company 20
vacate its right Of way along the Phila-
delphia, Baltimore and Washington rail-
road expires at midnight tomorrow. The
Pennsylvania can cut out the Western
Union, but d cannot put in the Postal SER
vice, for the reason that the Postal's wires
between this city and Washington are pike
lines and the Pennsylvania cannot use
them in operating its road.
The Western Union has made applica.-
ton in the Bnited States District Court
at Baltimore. for an injunction TO restrain
the Pennsylvania from removing It's poles
and wires from the railroads right OF
way. This application viii be heard at
Baltimore May 26. The Pennsylvania in
tends to open it's new wires to the use of
the Iostal Company.
Evening journal., 1903-05-14
SPOKE AGAINST DOG
MUzzLING ORDINANCE
Prominent Citizens Appear
Before Council Members in
Favor of Repeating Law

A delegation Of influential citizens ap-
peared before the members of City Council
last right and spoke dn favor Of the repeal
of the ordinance passed last year provid-
ing that all dogs must be muzzled during
the months Of May, June, July. August
and September.
Those who spoke in favor of repeating
the law We're DR.. ]. Ferris Belt, Z. W.
Jester. DR.. w. c. Speakman, DR.. II. P.
Ewes and Leonard z. Wales.
L. II. Faivre was In favor of keeping the
ordinance in effect. He said that one child
was worth more than all the dogs In the
city. He liked dogs but wanted the chill
dren protected. Councilmen Stewart and
McCaferty also took part IN the argu-
ment but no action was taken. 1t is prob
able. however, that the matter may come
up tonight
Plumbing Inspector +. +. Kane was
present at the committee meeting and held
conference with the council members
relative no regulating duties of the plumb
Ing inspector. The ordinance Will prob
ably be finally considered tonight
Evening journal., 1903-05-14
BOY STRIKE LEADERS
ARRAIGNED IN COURT
Were Fined For Attempting
to Prevent Rivet Heater
Returning to Work

Walter Sherry and August Ebert.
two lads. alleged TO have been the lead
ers Of the heater boys strike at the
Harlan and Hollingsworth shipyard.
were arraigned in City Court this
morning, charged with disorderly
duct Edward Conner. one of the boys
in the employ OF the firm, appeared
against the youths and testified tnasel
both defendants attempted to prevent
him from returning to work. The wit
ness struck the prisoners. who he
claimed were the leaders Of the strike.
for cursing him, and one of them
threw brick at him. One Of the de-
PENDANTS said that he was knocked
down by Conner without giving the
latter provocation for his action, but
admitted that he was one OF the lead
ers of the strike. The court fined each
prisoner $40 and costs.
The case Of Elmer Dickson and Lew
WI. Sparks. the two colored boys who
are under charge of driving off a team
belonging to Walter Seals. was con-
tinued until tomorrow morning, when
Agent Frank Stout. OF the S. p. G. c.,
will make a report and recommenda-
tiOn for the disposal of the case.
Amor ]. Ward, charged with disor-
derby conduct. was fined s. and costs
for contempt for falling to appear yes
terday morning when his case was call
ed for trial. Ife was also fined So and
costs on the disorderly conduct charge
Evening journal., 1903-05-14

Eighth-William p. White
Ninth--William II. Jones.
1enth-G l.. Stradley Jr.
Eleventh. j. Broman.
Twelfth-George Rommel.
Democratic Ticket.
The ticket for the Democratic prl-
maries Of next Saturday week, as com
plcted last night, is as follows:
For Mayor-Charles ID. Bird, William
l.. Hamann, Charles l. Simmons, DIT.
James II. Morgan.
For City SOlicitor-Robert G.. Har-
man, Howell S. England.
For President Of City Council
Francis J. McNulty.
For City Treasurer-Frederic c.
Mammele. George c. Morton.
For Assessor and Collector, Southern
district-Eugene NJ. Sayers, Charles
O'Connor, Dennis f. IIeary.
For Assessor and Collector. North
ern district-Benjamin +. Rawnsley,
William j. Hogan.
For City Council.
First ward-George A. Willis, Owen
c. Spear.
Second-Nlichael f. Cannon.
Third-Daniel w. Lynch.
Fourth-James Kane. William A
jennings
Fifth-John T. King.
Sixth-James c. O'Neill. c. Howard
MdAllister.
Seventh-Samuel J. Newman
E.ghth-Frederick G. Reilly.
Ninth-Henry w. Sasse. Danie'
Lynch.
Tenth-Joseph +. McCafferty Franl
]. COnnor.
Eleventh-Henry r. Smith. John J
McGovern.
Twelfth-Charles M. Zebley, William
y. Lynch.
DIR. Morgan inayoralty candidate
pr. James II. Morgan announced
himself as a candidate for mayor oI
the Democratic ticket yesterday.
Evening journal., 1903-05-14
Blanche WaIsh pIvoroed.

New York, May 4.-Even the relatives
and most intimate friends Of Miss Blanche
Walsh will be surprised to know that the
theatrical star was married eight years
ago, and that her husband an this time
has been Alfred Hickman, a young Eng
hshman, now In the Nancy Brown cast
at the Bijou Theatre, In this city.
On tho heels Of this announcement, made
by an intimate friend Of the couple and a
member Of the Lambs, wagging tongues
did not cease TO gossip, for It was said
that divorce proceedings begun by Miss
Walsh, or more properly, Mrs. Hickman,
had Terminated in this city within the last
day or two. and that a decree had been
entered which would permit Of Blanche
Walsh marrying again at the end OF three
months, II she so desired.
Evening journal., 1903-05-14
SLAUGHTER OF DOGS ORDERED
Workman May Lose Sight Of Eye.
Young People Enjoy a Dance.

New Castle. May lion account OF the
great number Of dogs running at large In
New Castle streets n wholesale slaughter
has been ordered. Several persons have
been bitten recently and while none IS
seriously injured, all are in dread Of
rabies.
Samuel Foster. who was struck in the
right eye early in the week with "a small
piece OF steel while at work at the plant Of
the Diamond State Steel Company may
loose the sight OF the member.
About 100 people attended dance and
social in the Opera House last evening
The affair was in charge of Misses Ray
and Susie Patten. After the dance sew
eral games were played and refreshments
served.
Wray Bacon manager Of the Columbia
baseball team, has arranged a game with
the Goldey College team, of Wilmington,
az Battery Park on Saturday afternoon.
Charles Townsend. who has been en-
ployed as baker in Philadelphia, has ac-
copied a position with John NJ. Vanette. OF
this city.
Evening journal., 1903-05-14
TWENTY FLEE
FROM SLEEPER
Director of Department of
Health and Charities
Names Assistants
TO FORBID JUNEET OF LIBERTY BELL
Boy Holds Up Street Car With Water
Pistol-Aotor Dies After Taking
Powders for an lllness- Blanche
Walsh Married and Divorced.

New Haven, Conn, May A.-Twenty
passengers including sixteen men and four
women, hud to flee I'm their night clothing
early todaRfrom burning sleeping car at
the Union tSdiion. The car was near the
rear end of No New York. New Haven and
Hartford train. which. lent New York ut
II O'Clock last might for Boston. When the
train reached here az ! o'clock the sleep
ing car was connected with pipe which
supplies the cars with gas and the gas
supply was turned on. Immediately after
ward a slight explosion was heard flames
burst out and the car filed with smoke
The passengers, dazed with sleep and half
blinded by the smoke, made a rush for the
doors. a woman was knocked down and
suffered "a slight Injury to her back and
right arm, but said she was not seriously
hurt.
Evening journal., 1903-05-14
Or. Martin's cabinet.

Philadelphia, Aay li.-Dr Edward Mar
tin. Director OF the Department OF Health
nnd Charities announced last night a
number OF appointments and changes, as
follows.
Assistant Director, C.. W. Sunderland.
Chief OF Health Bureau. DR.. A. G. ABB
bott professor Of hygiene ut the University
OF Pennsylvania.
Chief Resident Physician Philadelphia
Hospital, Dr. Montgomery III. Bggs, for
merly chief resident physician Of the Uni
vorsiiy Of Pennsylvania Hospital.
The Consulting Board Dr. S. Weir AIit-
oheh, Or. Charles d. penrose. DR.. j. Will
liam White, DR.. John M. Musser Dr. Ho-
bart A. Hare. DR.. J. M Anders.
Evening journal., 1903-05-14
FORESTERSINAME T.
/. NEW OFFICERS
Grand Chief Ranger and
Supreme Secretary Elec-
ted This Morning
SHARP RIVALRY At ELECTION
Grand Representative Thomas MeMur-
trie Reeeived-Rssolut Of Condo
lenoe Passed and Nominations Made
for Supreme Representatives.
tves.


The most important matter before
the third days session OF the Court of
Pennsylvania, order of Foresters. which
is being held in the Opera House, was the
election of Grand Chief Ranger and Su-
preme Secretary. The election for these
offices began yesterday. but ended i'm "a
deadlock, which was broken this morning
John J. Guerne. of Philadelphia, was
the successful candidate for Grand Chief
Ranger. receiving 299 votes. His opponent
Frank Mcmahon, got 2o6 votes
The contest for Supreme Secretary was
the most interesting Of any Of the elec-
tions. The vote stood: Robert Cumber,
2S2; John Kirk, 1872; Thomas Kelley, lis and
James j Noon, 72.
Supreme Representative Edward NJ. Nc
Murtrie. Of Brooklyn, arrived this morning
and was received On the convention lie
made a very interesting address in which
he complmented the order on having such
a large turn out and such a pleasant place
TO meet. The successful candidates also
made speeches.
Resolutions Of coincidence were adopted
for Past Grand Chief Rangers Dr. VIII
Yesterday afternoons session was de-
voted TO the elecung Of Grand Officers.
The officers elected on first ballot are
! Grand sub-Chief Ranger. Thomas Clark
Of Pittsburg.
Grand Recording Secretary-Patrcl
Fitzslmmons, of Scranton.
Grand Treasurer-Frank C.. Smyih, o
\ Philadelphia
Grand Senior WOodward-William J. JEFF
frey, Of Philadelphia.
i Grand Junior Woodward-John Perrett
Of Philadelphia.
Grand Senior Beadle-George p. Craig
1 OF Philadelphia.
Grand Junior Beadie- George Reussner
OF Philadelphia.
Grand Trus.ees-Jamcs Crockett, Rich
ard Davis, c. A. Hardy. all of pmladel
phla
Grand Auditors-T. J. Gibbons. JOSEPH
Green. William J.. Sloan. Of Philadelphia.
liam Rumford and NJ NJ. Cashmere. OF
Philadelphia. fn.l N.
There were 1856 nominations for supreme
Representatives. There are to be AZ elected
from the number which will be done this
afternoon There win be "a hot fight foi
the places. as all the nominees were MAX
ing strong bids for votes during the moor
imiermlssion.
smoker win be given in German Hal
tonight by the Court OF Brandywine, OF
this city for the visitors.
Evening journal., 1903-05-14
WEATHER FORECAST

The New York Herald forecasts that In
the Middle States and New England to-
day fair weather win prevail, preceded and
followed by haze and fog on the coasts,
with slight temperature changes and gem
orally llght southwesterly by souuherly
winds On Friday, fair TO partly cloudy
weather and nearly stationary tempera-
ture viii prevail. with light and fresh
variable winds, followed probably by
rain in the southern districts Of this sec
fion; and on Saturday. partly cloudy
weather, with slowly rising temperature.
European steamers now sailing will have
mostly iisEt southeasterly breezes. wlth
fair to hazy weather. TO the banks.
Evening journal., 1903-05-14
TO
FIGHT OUTSIDE
INTERFERENCE
Big Meeting of Those Inter-
ested in Home Government
to Be Held Tonight
IN YOUNG MEMS REPUBLICAN CLUB
old-Time War Horses and the Young
Blood VIII Assemble and Discuss

old-Time War Horses and the Young
Blood viii Assemble and Discuss
Plans for a Red Hot Cam.
paisn.
AT the Young Mons Republican Club this
evening will be seen rally Of Republicans
the Ike of which has not been seen for
sometime.
The fair thinking Republicans have been
aroused and regardless Of faction, will
gather this evening to see If something
cannot be done to wrench the city from
the grasp Of outside interference.
The men who believe that municipal ar
fairs should be conducted by tho people Of
Wilmington will be there; the men who
favor honest politics Will be present: the
old leaders of factions win be out and tho
young blood represented.
The AFFAIRS have reached a stage where
concerted action is necessary. The meet
ing Will be open TO an fair thinking men.
Addresses will be made by prominent
men who having seen and felt what the
city Is coming to have called this meeting
for stand against an that is corrupt in
politics.
There will be no faouonal differences dis
cussed. but a mighty EFFORT made to get
tho Republicans OF Wilmington to stand
os a man for party honor and the protec-
ton Of tho city against gang that will.
If elected, drag ITS fair name IN tho dust.
1t is the general impression that the
meeting Will have the desired effect and
that again Wilmington can boast Of de-
sire for an honest city government. Plans
for rousing campaign viii be discussed
ana Addieks and his crowd will nnd they
are up against a iightlng body OF Republi-
cans.
Evening journal., 1903-05-14
sprina lawn MiIIs Rurned.

Elkton, Md. May 1.-THE Spring
Lawn Paper Mills, on Big Elk Creek.
near Fairhill owned by the Megargee
Paper Mill Company, of Philadelphia,
were destroyed BY fire last evening. The
fire originated in the basement it is
supposed, by the explosion of a lamp.
The plant wals one of the oldest in this
section of the country. and gave en-
plOyment to about so hands. The loss
will be several thousands. but can
not now be estimated.
Evening journal., 1903-05-14
MoULDERS MAY co OUT
Claim They Are Working Too Long
and Will Demand Shorter Hours.

II the Diamond State Steel Company
does not grant the request Of the
mOulders employed at its plant there
will be a srike on the first OF June that
will tie up the plant Or at least, il is
so reported.
The men now are working ten hours
a day, and the demand that VIII be
sent to the officers Of he company is
to the effect that they have a nine
hour day with pay for ten hours The
men claim this IS the only shop IN the
State that works more than nine hours.
Evening journal., 1903-05-14
Will Forbid Junket.

Rhiladephia, May 14.-At the special
meeting Of Select and Common Councils
this afternoon dt is expected that Mayor
Weaver win return, with his disapproval,
the ordinance TO send the old liberty Bell
TO Boston on June II as a feature in the
one hundred and twenty-eighth anniver-
sary celebration OF the battle OF Bunker
Hnl.
Evening journal., 1903-05-14
Iudne cav Talk.

When the convention assembled yester-
day afternoon Judge Gray took the stand
for a few minutes amid the deafenng np-
plause of the delegates. He made a short
address I'm which he welcomed the Forest
ers to Wilmington and expressed his sur
prise that the order was such a big one.
He was followed by Chlef Ranger Brad
ley, who assured the judge that the rep
resentatives Of labor unions throughout
the country would always hold him in high
esteem.
Evening journal., 1903-05-14
AFTER PARDON FOR LONG
Governor Hum and Secretary of State
Layton to See the President.

Henry c. Long, well-known to the rail
road officials at Clayton, who is now
serving a long term in the Trenton Peni-
tentiary for robbing the mails, while a
clerk on the Delaware Division may soon
secure a pardon. Governor Hum and
Secretary of State layton will interest
themselves before President Roosevelt In
Longs behalf.
Long who is a member of a prominent
Sussex family, was one of the most popu-
lar mail clerks on the railroad and hie
downfall was a shock to his fellow worla-
men.
Evening journal., 1903-05-14
This Actor Poisoned.

New York, May i4.-T. ID. Maclcey. aged
IS years, an actor and member OF "Prdn-
cess Chic" company, who had just re-
turned from the road, died today after
having taken some powders recommended
as remedy for Illness. The ambulance
surgeon who reached the hotel as Mackey
wus dying said Ut looked IKE poisoning
The coroner win hold an autopsy.
Evening journal., 1903-05-14
Railroad Men Want a EIan.

A movement is on foot among the
railroad men to place a high flag pole
on the office Of the yardmaster of the
Pennsylvania railroad. which will be
built near Landiith station, and purchase
a handsome flag to float from it. A
paper will be circulated and the men
will subscribe for the flag and pole.
Evening journal., 1903-05-14
Bow Holds lJn car.

Philadelphia, May 4.--Armed with moth
Ing more deadly than water pistol, Ed
ward McCaWy Is years old, 18th and
Wood streets, amused himself last night
by holding up trolley cars on 18th street
Before he was arrested he had managed
20 badly frghten two motormen ana throw
a carload OF passengers into a panic.
Evening journal., 1903-05-14
Y. M. c. A. New Quarters.

The work Of moving the effects Of the
Y. NJ. C. A. into the temporary quarters
at No. 9l5 Delaware avenue was COM
pleted this morning. The interior of the
old association building has a very lonely
appearance.
Evening journal., 1903-05-14

YOU CAN GET THEM AT LYNCHS.
window Screens, Door Wire and the
hardware for making houses proof against
insects. Also groceries at reduced prices
before stock taking. Main store N. w
Cor. Madison and Fourth streets. Branch
store, S. W. Cor. King and Eighth streets.
Measure doors and windows.
Evening journal., 1903-05-14

Public sale Of good furniture and
carpets, at Stidham & Sons auction
rooms, Ill East Fourth street, Friday
afternoon. May Is. at 1.SO o'clock. Par
lor, bed, dining room and kitchen fur
niture, carpets, couches, enamel bed
steads, folding beds, ice chests and
refrigerators. chairs. Everything in
good order: TO be sold TO pay charges.
Open for inspection this evening.
Evening journal., 1903-05-14
VIII Attend Mnetinn

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank BonsaH and
Henry HILL of this city and A. A.
Waller OF Dchnar. left this morning
for Denver Colo, to attend the annual
meeting of the brotherhood of Rail-
road Trainmen, which convenes there
next Monday.
Evening journal., 1903-05-14
NEW TAX SYSTEM
Philadelphia Will Assess Realty at Its
Full Value.

A number Of people in this city are inter
ested in the decision Of the Board of Re
vision of Taxes in Philadelphia to assess
all royalty at its full value. Several cities
have taken this matter up and those who
have adopted 1t claim that 1t is the only
perfect system. It increases the revenue
and enables the city Ito lower the tax rate.
A great many property holders in this city
are in favor of making the assessment on
the fun valuation.
There might be some objection from peo-
pie who think their taxes would be in
creased. 1t ds held, however, that If the
Philadelphia plan was followed out the tax
rate would be lowered. The matter may
be brought to the attention of City coun-
Gil.
Evening journal., 1903-05-14
Repalrinu Enainei MiII cIosed.

The placing of a new cylinder in the
big engine of the Diamond State Steel
Company today was responsible for the
mill being closed. The engine fur
nishes power for the whole plant, and
is one of the largest OF its kind in the
city.
Evening journal., 1903-05-14
students TO Give Reception.

The Goldey College students are ar
ranging to give a reception on May %. The
college commencement viii be held on
June A and on June 5 the banquet will be
held at the Clayton House.
Evening journal., 1903-05-14
UNION CANDIDATES SORE
Want Election Department to Turn
Down Regular Ticket

1t was rumOred this morning that
Union Republican candidates who are
sore because they We're refused to be
allowed to file their names on the Reg
ular ticket will make special efforts to
have the Election Department refuse
to accept the Regular ticket on the
grounds that it is not legal.
The proposed plan of instituting
mandamus proceedings, it is said. has
been abandoned, as the parties realized
they could gain nothiag by such ac-
ton.
Evening journal., 1903-05-14
R,oissI BY Miss Raxnard.

Miss Julie Margaret Baynard viii
give recital in Brandywine NJ. Z.
Chapel tonight She win sing by re-
quest The Soul cf the Violin Miss
Raynard Will also sing.
Evening journal., 1903-05-14
.workhouss Trustees Meet.

Trustees OF the New Castle County
Worlhouse held their regular monthly
meeting at the institution this morning
Evening journal., 1903-05-14

All One TO Hinl-"Loolz. papal The
duke has brought his coronet
Tell him 10 go ahead and play it.
don't mind the noise.
Evening journal., 1903-05-14
WOULD NOT ABIDE
BY REGULAR PRIMARIES
LIMB FALLS ON HIM
Charles Campbell Knocked Uncon-
seious BY Falling Wood.

The falling of rotten limbs from a
tree which he was cutting down in Pine
street below Third this morning struck
Charles Campbell on the head and
knocked him senseless upon the pave
ment.
After chopping the tree almost
through. Campbell got on one side so
as to push it in the street. 10 keep it
from falling on the houses. The tree
refused to fall and in shaking it the
man loosened the rotten limbs which
fell upon him. He was carried TO his
home at Third and Pine streets
Evening journal., 1903-05-14
saird Memorial Reception.

The teachers and officers Of the Baird
Memorial Mission Will give reception to
the scholars only tomorrow night.
Evening journal., 1903-05-14
If Placed on Regular Ticket and
Defeated DR. Frantz Would Still
Stay on Union Ticket

This Public Educator
and MayOraHty Candf-
date Assumes Role OF
BLACK Guard When
First Asked to Define
Position
Evening journal., 1903-05-14

Tn. male ostrich. though long lived
mates bus ence.
Evening journal., 1903-05-14
0Hr Greed

TO publish all he news that
cughtto be rubiished;to put
It into attractive form; to
ais Gu s s fsariessiy what
ought TO be discussed, ana
to disseminate wholesome
views of life.
Evening journal., 1903-05-14
The Weather

Today Fair with slight
temperature changes. To-
morrow: Fair to partly
cloudy light winds.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1903-08-13
Drowned After Rescuing Mother.

After rescuing his mother from
drowning in the surf at Coney Island,
New York, Frank Masters, an expert
swimmer from Brooklyn, lost his life
in the undertow. There was heavy
sea breaking on the beach when Mrs.
Masters, a fairly good swimmer, be-
came exhausted, and Frank rushed to
her rescue. He swan with his moth
er to the beach and then entered the
water again. After a dive he failed to
reappear, and the frantic mother, aid.
ed by the guards, found his body an
hour later half a mile away, thrown
back on the beach by the tide.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1903-08-13
Romance In Senatorship.

A romance extending over quarter
of a century came to a happy climax
when Weldon Brinton Hepburn, United
States Senator from Idaho, recently
married Miss Yeatman of Chester
county, Pennsylvania. Years ago
young Hepburn met Miss Yeatman
like himself a Pennsylvania of
Quaker ancestery, and they became
friends. In 1884 the young lawyer
went West and settled in Idaho. He
became leader Of the bar, acquiring
wealth, and last winter became United
States Senator, but he did not forget
the Quaker girl. Last week he went
east and claimed his bride.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1903-08-13
gutlers Make Much Money.

Some surprise was expressed re-
Gently in England when Lord Ravens
courts butler died, leaving an estate
valued at $l5O,O0O, but investigation
shows that this is by no means a uni
que case Men in his position re-
ceive good salaries, and speaking
roughly good butler may count on
twice his salary In tips, A London
weekly speaks Of a conservative M. P.
name not given who in years gone
by was Lord Salisbury's butler. The
money he saved was invested in a
hotel, which he conducted successfully
for fifteen years and then sold at an
enormous profit. No inconsiderable
portion Of buffers income Is the com
missions paid by tradesmen.