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Evening journal., 1903-09-15
LIVELY MEETING Of
BOARD OF EDUCATION
President Shortlidge Said
Mr.. O'Donnell Insulted
Him

More hot air than usual was allowed TO
escape at the regular meeting Of the
Board of Education last night. The meet
ing ended in a farce.
The business transacted could have
been accomplished in one-fourth the
time it required had the meeting been car
ried on by the members of the board IN
manner BETTING the dignity of the body.
After all the discussion the only thing
accomplished was to reduce the percent
age necessary for promotion at the HiBh
School from So to SO per cent.
Daniel Ross moved to reduce the per
centage to rs per cent. Among those who
opposed this reduction was President
shorthdge, who called Mr.. Adalr no the
chair and spoke briefly on the matter
He said the people We're becoming tired
and disguised with the actions Of ths
board He did not think percentage
counted for much. but he did not be
heve in letting children into higher grade
without work. In after years they vii
look back and condemn the Board o
Education for making It possible foi
them to get diploma without work. H'
thought the best way TO decide upon per
centage was to consult the teachers. IL
alluded TO Mr.. Ross as a member ''wh'
had sprung up as a mushroom in tbs
night as an expert on education"
About this time Mr.. O'Donnell attempt
ed TO speak on a subject which was no
before the board and was called TO or
der by President shortidge. who had re
sumed his seat.
81 am as much in order as YOU are
You rave been out Of order all the even
ing shouted O'Donnell as he SAT- down
Mr.. Ross amendment no reduce the per
centage to 70 was lost and the amend
ment making the standard so was unani
mousy adopted.
President Shortldge then went bach
at O'Donnell and declared he should apol
ogize for being discourteous to the chair
Il have no apology so offer" declare,
O'Donnel.
There was more discussion and finhll,
President shorthdge said:
"I want you to distinctly understand
that you must keep quiet when 1 an
speaking. You can have an opportuniD
when I finish"
Mr.. O'Donnell did not apologize.
The matter Of elective studies was thei
taken up and indefinitely postponed b,
a vote OF to S.
The other amendments which werl
brought up by Mr.. Ross were allowed t.
go over until such time as the commi-te'
may report.
1t was decided TO hold but one session
Of the schools until September 25.
Evening journal., 1903-09-15
WEDDING AT
ST. ANDRE WIS
NuptiaIs of Miss Scott
and Mr.. Belts
Other Notes of Social In
terest to City Folk and
Friends

Miss Clara L. Scott. daughter OF Mr..
and Mrs John Winfield Scott and NAH
Ion Belts will be married in St An
drew's Church this evening. The cere-
mony will take place at $50 o'clock and
viii be performed by Arohdeaoon
George c. Hall in the absence OF the
rector, the Rev Hubert w. Wells.
The bride will be attended by her
cousin, Miss Mary Scott. as maid of
honor, and Samuel G. Cleaver will act
as best man. The ushers will be Gill
bert 5. Jones, Il. James Dallett. James
+. Sterling and Harry A. Scott
The bride will wear gown of white
Paris muslin and carry a shower bou-
quet of bride roses and lilies of the val
ley and the maid of honor will wear
white Paris muslin and pink ribbons
and carry bridesmaid roses. The church
will be decorated with Southern smi-
lax and white cut flowers.
Following the ceremony "a reception
for the immediate family will be held
in the home OF the brides parents. No
22S West Nineteenth street. The bride
and groom will be at home after Octo-
Der 10 at No. 906 Adams street.
Evening journal., 1903-09-15
PRESIDENT LAWTONS PLAN
Advocates Building a Large Wharf on
the Delaware River Front.

William I.awton. President Of the
Board of Trade has thoughs out a plan
which II adopted he predicts would give a
good river .ront 10 Wilmington and also
bring a large amount Of che river trade
hero.
Mr.. Lawions idea Is 10 crec- a modern
wharf on the Delaware river front and
then tulld a good road TO the wharf from
Seventh street bridge. There IS now a
good road TO the Seventh street ssruc-
ture.
Under the law passed by lhe Legisla-
ture the city must pay 10 per cent. Of the
amount spent by the Government In
dredging away bars. This bs,ng so the
mud semoved. belongs 10 the city. and the
plan of Mr.. Lawton Is TO use e by filling
IN road from Fourth street 60 the
Christiana river. on the river he pro-
posed that wharf $50 feet long be con-
structed.
Mr Lawton says he would be willing
70 construcr the road and the wharf az a
cost OF 5000. This wharf, he says,
should belong to the city and be MAIN
talned by the city.
Mr. Lawton IS sure that river steam
boats will stop there and as a IS only
about ihres-quarters OF a mile from the
centre Of the city Il would bring consid-
erable trade here.
Evening journal., 1903-09-15
FUNERAL OF CAPTAIN COLQuHOuA
buried at Arlington Cemetery, Wash
inaton. With Military Honors.

Captain W. c. r. Colquhoun. of this
lity. an assistant quartermaster in the
|'nited States Army, who died at At
'intic City several days ago. was buried
b Arlington Cemetery. near Washington
yesterday afternoon with military non
Is.
Il was a full military funeral. The
basket was removed from the receiving
ault on a caisson draped with the ma
ional colors. and was escorted by a band
.nd military squad. The commitments SER
Iice of the Episcopal Church was said
the chaplain from Fort Myer. Tho
military dIgnstaries who ats endkd in
auded General Charles II. Humphrey
uarterIna ster-general of the United
tates Army, and his staff; Colonel ed
erly. who is IN command Of Fort Myer
8aptain David e. Buckingham. and Cap
bin Harrison. whose troop escorted the
Namalns. After the interment the troops
red three voiieys as a salute to the dead.
mong those who attended the funeral
ere John and Alexander Colquhoun and
leir families. from Philadelphia; VIII
am Carr. and Register of Wills Fred. =.
Zach, Of this city.
A special meeting Of the Young Mems
4 cpuhAcan Club was held last night
1hen resolutions on the death Of Captain
olarioun were adopted. President
harles A. Rudolph presided and eulogies
81 ere made hy Frederick f. Bach, Philil
Ihnrchman and David J Reinhardt
Evening journal., 1903-09-15
MORE BRANDY WILL Be
MADE THIS YEAR THAN EVER
Big Crop of Apples Being
Converted Into Delaware's
+ Celebrated Applejack

Not for many years. If ever before.
has Delaware had such a large apple
crop as this season. From all sections
of the state come tales of the unusually
large yield and from each portion also
comes the tales of the quality of brandy
being distilled.
Revenue officer Daniel Burton has
had one of the busiest seasons since his
appointment to Office watching the dis
tillers. There are about twenty-five
places where the apple jack" for which
Delaware is famous is being made. Mt.
Burton has been rushed so that he does
not have an opportunity to visit the Of
flee but little.
Thus far there has not been a drop
Of peach brandy distilled i'm the State.
The crop of peaches was so small that
all were shipped TO the city markets,
where more could be realized by the
farmers than having them converted
into brandy.
Evening journal., 1903-09-15
SAYS NO SNUB
WAS INTENDED
CONTINUED From First Fase).
Upton WAS NOT INVITED
Knows Nothing About Proposed bin.
per of SeaNvanhaka Yacht Club

Knows Nothing About Proposed bin.
ner Of Seawauhaka Yacht Club.
Buffalo. Sept. 15.-Sir Thomas Lip
ton passed through Buffalo en- Ioute to
Chicago, and was sufficiently recovered
to see newspaper men. He was ques-
toned by a reporter regarding the in
vitation he was alleged to have re-
ceived from the Seawanhaka- -Corinth-
ian Yacht Club.
Il do not remember having received
any invitation. written or verbal" said
he you say Il was the Seawanhaka
Club. Why, l am a member Of that
club And you say Secfetary Stewart
is alleged to have invited me. Why,
l don't remember anything about it.
/ could not have attended the dinner
any way. for the reason that / am go
ing to Chicago. where / have many
friends. and where I intend to remain
until Monday; consequently could not
possibly attend that dinner on the
18th"
Sir Thomas added that his illness did
not amount TO much It was merely a
case of Indigestion, and he was much
setter. he said.
Evening journal., 1903-09-15
OIL NUISANCE CONTINUES
Fish Driven From Local Streams by
Greasy Substance.

The oil nuisance in the Christiana
still. continues despite the requests
made to the firms who allow it 70 flow
into the stream from their works. No
fish have been caught this year on
account of the oil. although it is long
past the time when they usually make
their appearance.
In the Brandywine there are fish.
When they come to the mouth Of the
Christiana they turn up this stream
They cannot go but a short distance
however. before their progress is inn
pcded by the rocks and they turn back
The Brandywine was never very good
place for fishing and the fish soon
leave.
Evening journal., 1903-09-15
TAX COLLECTORS
ADMIT VIOLATION
CONTINUED from First raEso

tate taxed. and shall. within two weeks
thereafter. make and deliver certificates
required by this section TO the solicitor
for said city for an such taxes assessed
on real estate as aforesaid which shall
not then have been paid.
The law further says that II any per-
son assessed refuses 10 pay the sum
which any assessor or collector shall be
required TO collect from him. or any
part thereof. for ten days after demand
As made. the said assessor and collector
shall levy and make the same by dis
tress and sale Of the delinquents goods
and chattels.
1t will be seen by these two clauses
which appear In section 81 OF the char
ter and ordinance. that taxpayer has
according to the last clause. ten days
I'M which to settle his taxes In order TO
keep his name out Of print as delin-
quent II he fails to do so, two more
weeks. according 10 the first clause, Ia
allowed him. and II he still refuses TO
nav his taxes. the certificates required
shall be turned over to the city solicit
tor and his property sold.
City a Loser.
II will be seen that the tax collectors
have clearly violated the law If the
law about the publishing Of the names
is unjust Il should be repealed. As long
as II Is on the books Il should be-
obeyed. The fact that IL has been vio-
lated by the predecessors Of the pres
ent collectors Is no excuse for their vlo-
lating IL.
In the opinion Of many well-known
citizens the tax rate would be consid-
erably lower than Il is at present II
the law was followed out to the letter.
There is a big balance due the city in
taxes which is carried over year after
year. which If collected would increase
the city's bank account, and conse-
lquently reduce taxes.
Evening journal., 1903-09-15
DELAWARE TRAINS DELAYED
Freight Wreck at cheswold Holds Up
Passengers.

Travel was again delayed on the
Delaware railroad by another wreck
this morning. At Cheswold a freight
train jumped the track and blocked
both trains No. 80, due here at 1907
a. M. and No. 80, due here al 1l.17. A
special train was made up at Clayton
that took the place OF train No. 80, but
no passengers south of that point ar
rived here until after II O'Clock. No
one was injured i'm the wreck.
Evening journal., 1903-09-15

For reasons not kHown the meeting OF
tho different fire companies called by the
Water WNch Company to be hold at
Friendship engine house tonight has been
called Off At a meeting Of the Water
witch Company last night It was decided
to hold the meeting next Monday night.
Evening journal., 1903-09-15
DIED.

FOOLSEY..- this city on September
.1S 1903 Mabel A.. wife Of Charles NJ.
Woolsey. I'm her 33rd year.
Relatives and friends are invited 20 at
nd tho funeral services from her late
sidence. 3 South Dupont street. on
ednesday afternoon. al 2so'clock. Inter
ent az Silverbrool1 Cemetery.
EklCksON.-On September 10 1903. Gu
tered into rest, David Penny Derrick
son, IN his 18th year
caiotives and friends are invited tC
Chd the fuaeral service at his late
|RociI &C. No. 1901 Market street. on Fri.
|Cleveo orning September Is. 1903 at i
Erie lnterment private. Pl.ase omif
'IIlinoi
Evening journal., 1903-09-15
nr. Harris Has peed.

DR.. William f. Harris called at the
Evening journal office today and said
he mad a deed for the old log cabin on
West. near Sixth street. which, is b5i. s
torn down. His title dates back over a
hundred years. The building was orig
inally owned by a colored man. Il had
been stated that a clear title could not
be obtained
Evening journal., 1903-09-15
VIII Lose Leo.

While working in the machine shops
of the Pennsylvania Railroad Company
yesterday. w. A. Brown was seriously
injured. and as a result viii lose a leg.
heavy driving wheel of a locomotive
fell on the member, crushing il so badly
that Il was necessary TO amputate II at
the homeopathic Hospital today.
Evening journal., 1903-09-15
NOIEl EVANGELIST COMING
Miss Minnie shey Will be at Asbury
Church Next Week.

Beginning next Sunday, Miss Minnie
Shey The noted evangelist. viii begin
a weeks revival services at Asbury NJ.
f. Church. Miss Shey is one of the best
known and most successful religious
workers i'm this country She was at
Pitman Grove camp during the summer.
Much good is expected to be accom-
plished by her visit.
Evening journal., 1903-09-15
Repalred eovernmsnt Tua

The United States tug Neptune was
launched from the ways at the shipyard
Of the Jackson and Sharp Company yes
terday afternoon. after undergoing a
general overhauling. The boat is used by
officers at the Reedy Island quaran in'
itatlon.
Evening journal., 1903-09-15
paintinn Old Eerrn MiIl.

The old Ferry NH Of the Diamond
state Steel Company was attacked this
morning by a number Of painters and will
be freshened by a new coat Of paint. The
work will require several days.
Evening journal., 1903-09-15
Ladies'
Muslin
Underwear
Corset Covers

Two very special offerings in
Corset Covers at 25c instead OF
soc and soc. These covers are
made of a very hue grade OF mus
in with two and four rows of Val
lace insertion trimmed with lace
ribbon beading; Wednesday, asc.
Evening journal., 1903-09-15
c. M. Warmer 70 TAX.

Charles M. Warner. OF Germantown,
will make. an address at Friends Meet
ing House. Ninth and Tatnall streets,
tonight. Mr. Warner viii probably
have something to say about the recent
lvnching of George White
Evening journal., 1903-09-15
OrnhansI Court.

Judge spruance sitting in Orpha.s
Court this morning disposed Of a large
amount Of routine work such as confirm
ing the sales of trustees.
Evening journal., 1903-09-15
Pouches. Pouches.

At Durstein's. A nice assortment of
plug and smoking pouches, 10, Is, 20,
50. 80. rs. $1.00.
Evening journal., 1903-09-15
Thai Awful Breath
IS Due TO Catarrh and Cold:
Possibly you haven't noticed
It. but others have.

Catarrh and colds .f neglected soon
develop into the chronic forms. ac-
companied by the most nauseating and
disgusting symptoms. DR.. Agnew's
Satarrhal Powder is a specific FOR cur
ing colds. coughs. deafness, headache.
sore throat. tonsilitis. cold in the head.
influenza and all diseases OF the nose
and throat. II relieves in 10 minutes.
DR.. Agnew's Ointment is without an
equal for all skin troubles, 35c.
For sale by n. b. Danforlh and Mil
Ter Drug Company.
Evening journal., 1903-09-15
Crosby & Hill,
l6O5, 6O7, 500 Market Street.
News OF New
ARRIVALS and
Bargains for
| Wednesday
CROSBY 6 HILL.

The depleted stocks of a
afew days ago, are now about
full of the seasons newest.
Jas usual only the best manu-
'facturers are represented
IThere are now on display
splendid assortments of the
New Dress Goods, Silks, Goats,
sSuits and Wraps, Infants Wear,
1 NeCkwear, Lace Curtains and
Draperies, W0nen's Misses
Rahd Boys Shoes, New Laces,
Ready to Wear Millinery, &c.
4 The showing is more com
Hprehensive than usual--we
Ninvite you to inspect it.
4On Wednesday these at big
#reductiOus.
Evening journal., 1903-09-15
- startle ouerhanIed.

After being repaired the tug Stortlc was
launched from tne ways at the Pusey and
Jones Company yesterday. She immedi-
ately left for Philadelphia.
Evening journal., 1903-09-15
Ladies'
Percale Wrappers

Made of fine fast color stand.
ard percale in all the staple dark
fall colors, blue, navy, black, dark
red, made full with wide ruifls,
and flushed with fast color braid. /.
These wrappers we're bought to
sell at SI.oo and Sr.2s; Wednes-
day, o7c.
Evening journal., 1903-09-15
nmoiaI 80 20 Meot

The official board Of Asbury NJ F.
Church will meet (by special calD at
the parsonage on Wednesday evening,
September 16.
Evening journal., 1903-09-15
BOO Aprons l sc Each

Here and there a grease
Bpot or a small fray, easily
remedied. OF gingham and
white lawns, all shapes; real
yalue, 29c to SOC each.
Evening journal., 1903-09-15

Forbes & co. removed TO 4o6 Shipley
st. Wall paper, window shades. Both
phones.
Evening journal., 1903-09-15
FRANTIC WOMEN TORE
HAIR FROM THEIR HEADS
When They Saw an Eight
year-old Boy Mangled by
Trolley Car

AS a result OF injuries received by
being run down by West Eighth
street car at Eighth and Union Streets
last evening. Frank Briscoe. an iS-year-
old Italian boy. died at the Delaware
Hospital shortly after being admitted
TO that institution for treatment. The
unfortunate lads less were horribly
mangled. and he also received severe
bruises about the body.
Shortly after the accident occurred
a large number OF the inhabitants Of
little Italy gathered around the young
ster and for time intense excitement
prevailed. Upon seeing the mangled
form of the little fellow. women scream-
ed in their grief and tore the hair from
their heads in handfuls. One mother
snatched up her child and tightly press
ing it to her bosom in the agony Of grief
actually bit a piece of flesh from her
baby neck.
The unfortunate boy lived at No. 1902
West Eighth street. and when his rela-
tives and number of friends of the
family applied for his body al the hos
pital thcre was another tragic scene
but not of such a wild nature as wher
the accident occurred.
Woman Burned.
A fire in the home of Alfred Deigh-
ton at No. 1925 ID street yesterday af-
ternoon did damage TO the extent o.
$780, Mrs Deghton was painfully
burned in attempting TO extinguish the
blaze
Ran Over Boy.
While going to the fire in his car.
riage Assistant Fire Chief Robert c.
Porter ran over a hoy named FRANK
Conlin. aged IA years. OF No. SOC SOUTH
/ Claymon street. seriously injuring the
little fellow The boy ran in front Of
the assistant fire chiefs team and before
il could be turned was upon the youth
AT the homeopathic Hospital where
the boy was removed. it was found that
he was suffering with a terribly lacer-
ated scalp wound and bodily injurie,
/ He remained unconscious for three
hours. but rested easy during the night
Horses Fell.
While responding TO the same fire
the horses of the Phoenix truck fell al
Third and King streets. but quickly re-
gained their feet and continued on the
run. Fate however followed the appa-
ratus. for as It reached Third and
Church streets the rear axle of the
heavy wagon snapped IN two. Thai
none Of the crew We're injured is mir.
acle.
Evening journal., 1903-09-15
Evervthina EleetrloaI.
Fire companies win Not Meet Tonioht

Morris Electric Company. 3l5 Ship
ley street. Both phones.
Evening journal., 1903-09-15

Missov the Salvation Army has fa-
in kentucisy. why can't It take
u FostmaStcr General Payne ?
Evening journal., 1903-09-15
New Laces

4 First showing Of Wood
Fibre, New Cluny effects,
Venice Bands, &c, Wednes-
hay. The prices are based on
Rn early import order, thus
making them a third under
kalue.
Evening journal., 1903-09-15

so pieces of the new novelty
cuttings, SO and 40 inches
wide, in the most desirable
mixtures and palmer fabrics
bit the special price of SOC yd.
Evening journal., 1903-09-15
R,OOO ChiIdren's Dresses

6 months to 3 years, SOC to
Y. 90 worth 75c to $500.
All new thoroughly right
Ia style. Slips and short
dresses in plain and French
fleets.
Mood Shoes
The stock is now about
komplete in the new Fall
hapes for women, misses and
children. The LaFrance fo1
women at $500 is better than
.ver-which means shoe per
ection. Our display of school
hoes is unequaled.
Lace Turn Over Collars, 10C
sc, 25c and SOC each; usually
bout double.
kimOna Handkerchieis, 10c
&c and 15e each; about 25,
tyles.
Skirting EmbrOideries, 12c, 15c
e0c and 25e.
The biggest embroidery
bargain you've seen in ages
Evening journal., 1903-09-15

Total. ..... ............ .SS5l sf7 02
State Of Delaware. County Of New cas-
tie. ss.;
I. Henry Baird, cashier Of the above
named bank. do solemnly swear that the
above Statement is true 10 the best OF
my. knowledge and belief.
II. BAIRD. Cashier.
Subscribed ana sworn to before me this
18th cay Of September, 1908.
MOSES WE'LL.
Notary Public.
-Correct-Attest.
FREDERIC- PYLE.
ALENIS T. DUPONT.
/ EDWARD ANDREWS
DIrecsors.
Evening journal., 1903-09-15

REPORT OF THE CONDITION OF
THE NATIONAL BANK OF della
WARE. at wilmington, In the State OF
Delaware. al the close Of business, Sep
tember 3, 1903.
Evening journal., 1903-09-15
The Emerson Co.
BANK STATEMENTS.
The National Bank
of Wilmington and
Brandywine

Wilmington. DEL. Sept. Q, 1908.
Evening journal., 1903-09-15
Millinery.

Tor the biggest Fan NIiIIlncfyl ylDtisl-
ness this stand has ever seen- Our
entire organization has beenwork-
ing on Fail Millinery for tensdays.
We find it will be necessary to In
crease our organization in order TO
make prompt deliveries, nothing
lis more discouraging to lady
than to have to wait for her hat.
We need another maker, also, an
apprentice. young lady may call
and interview our head milliner.
Evening journal., 1903-09-15
Special inducements to the Ladi

visit their We have made arrangements make this Wednesday
We
do this by trying force goods you at oil prices The summer
lightweight materials You will find all the
following staple goods Wednesday prices would
consider get the market to buy them today
Evening journal., 1903-09-15
Dress Goods

reductions.
Evening journal., 1903-09-15
Woman Burned.

A fire in the home of Alfred Deigh-
ton AT No. 1925 ID street yesterday az
ternoon did damage TO the extent o-
$500. Mrs. Deighton was painfully
burned in attempting to extinguish the
blaze.
Evening journal., 1903-09-15
Muslin Drawers
Hosiery

Children's School Hose at Ioc
instead of I5c.
Children's School Hose at &C
instead of IaHc.
Sample Hose at less than half
price. See what we are offering
at Ioc.
Evening journal., 1903-09-15

4On Wednesday these at big
radnctiouc.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-23
LIFE AT Jackson SPRINGS.
Most Brilliant German That Was Greatly
Enjoyed.

jackson Springs, N. c., July 22.-(spe-
aial)-On of the most brilliant social
Ggents OF the season was a german given
Monday night, complimentary to she
young ladies at the hotel. The brilliantly
lighted pavilion was a scene Of rare beau
ty and festiyity. Music was furnished by
the Jackson Springs orchestra.
The german was gracefully led by Miss
Cole, Of Rockingham, and Mr.. Cleveland,
of Ohio.
The couples were as follows Miss
Spruill, Of Louisburg. with DR.. Flippe, Of
New York; Miss Mclean. of Burlington,
with Mr.. Sproughnaut; Miss Hearndon,
Of Durham, with Mr. Wilson; Miss Gov
ington, of Rockingham, with Mr.. Page, Of
Baltimore; Miss Robertson, of Chapel Hill,
with Mr.. Myrover Miss Webster, of High
Point with Mr. Zipp; Miss Moore, Of Zero,
Miss, with Mr.. Averett; Miss Patterson,
of Chapel Sill, with Mr.. Houghton; Miss
Hall of Reidsyile, with Mr.. Smith.
Stays: MessIs. Bluefield, Pinchback,
Fleming and Baughton.