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Evening journal., 1903-08-08
CITIZENS MEET IN
ELEVENTH WARD
Gathering for Betterment OF
Conditions in Southwestern
Section of City
CLAIM THEY HAVE BEEN NEGLECTED
Speeches Made by Prominent Citizens
Recommending That the Streets be
Improved and That More Money be
Expended-Resolution Adopted.

An enthusiastic mass meeting was held
by the citizens Of the Eleventh ward at
the Democratic Legion last night to adopt
plans for the betterment Of the conditions
In that section Of the city. The neglect of
the ward by the city officials was the
reason for the meeting ana they were
roundly scored. William Green was ap-
pointed chairman and several speeches
and protests were made.
In a short talk William NJ. Connolly
stated the Street and Sewer Department
probably did not know there was such a
place as the Eleventh ward. Judging from
the way they had disregardel the appli-
cation for grades and building lines. He
told the names of two persons who had
applied for them. but could not build on
account of their not getting the grade
from the city surveyor. one of these
builders intends to put up a row Of
houses. The lights. he said We're a dis
grace and the streets in many places are
almost impassable and flooded when Il
rains.
Councilman John j McGovern was the
next speaker. He said he had tried 20 gel
at the assessment roll to see what pro-
portion Of the taxes the ward was paying
but had failed to do so. Now that the
Street and Sewer Department had 800. OOi
he thought something should be done in
the ward.
If they did not go for them Immediately
the money would soon be swallowed up II
making Improvements on Delaware ave.
nue. and other places where the bulk OF
the money is usually spent. He would asl
an injunction against the city dumpins
any more coal dirt and clnders on thei
streets. as the filthy stuff the authorltie
We're dumping was liable to spread diseas
In the ward.
Thomas j. Sullivan blamed the dumpin
Of ashes and refuse in the streets for IN
illness Of six Of his children. which wer
down at one time. He said not five pc
cent. Of the taxes collected IN the war
were spent there.
Ernest Hinderer could not imagine wha
the department. could be doing with tn
money it was receiving until he had take
a walk over the Washington street bridg
and cut Delaware avenue. Then ne kney
where at least a part Of It went.
john Boughman said that cracked ston
should be placed upon the streets instea,
Of the filthy coal dirt. which either blow
about in dry weather or cholzes the sew
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Evening journal., 1903-08-08
ANOTHER BIC WEEK
FOR BUILDING TRADE

The week which ended at noon to-
day has been a good one for the build
ing interests of Wilmington. When
Building Inspector Cassidy closed his
books at - o'clock he had issued build
ing permits aggregating SSO,550.
This morning he issued the following
permits: f. c. Biddle & Company, 10
two-story houses on the south side of
Seventeenth street between Church and
Locust streets, to cost $500 each.
S. ]. Newman, four two-story and
mansard roof houses on Rodney near
Shallcross avenue, to cost $4,000 each
Ryan & Kelly, one-story frame build
ing on the south side Of Beach between
Oak and Wright streets, to cost $3.50
1t will be used as a residence for Ital-
ians working on the elevated railroad
at that point.
Evening journal., 1903-08-08
DR.. ROBERTS WILL SPEAK
Head OF the Presbyterian Church viii
Be at First Church Tomorrow.

Members OF the First Presbyterian
Church extends a cordial invitation to
the public TO attend service in their
church tomorrow morning at 1890, at
which time the Rev. William II. Rob-
erts. ID. D.. Ii. D., who has been stated
clerk of the General Assembly for tle
past twenty years. will preach.
1t is very rarely that DR.. Roberts
can be secured for a service of this
kind, as he is a very busy man, being
practically at the head of the Presby-
terian Church of this country, and in
addition TO this work he is also Occu-
pied in a great literary work for the
benefit of mankind in general, being
the author of several books.
Evening journal., 1903-08-08
Injured in Runaway Accident.

In runaway accident on the Kennett
turnpike near the Rising Sun road. a
farmer named Hyde. of Hockessin, was
thrown from his carriage and badly in
jured last night. The man was cared for
until d. T. Kilroy Of this city a friend
Of Mr.. Hyde, was summoned and took the
injured man to his home in Hockessin.
Mr.. Hyde's back was badly hurt.
Evening journal., 1903-08-08
Roots cIouoed Sewer Pine

six-ineh sewer darning the house Of
Jesse x. Handy, at No. 22l West Seventh
street, recently got clogged up. An in
vestigation showed that a I.ombardy pop
lar tree had completely filled the sewer
pipe with its roots. The same trouble has
been caused in other parts Of the city by
the roots Of this specie Of tree.
Evening journal., 1903-08-08
MAKING READY
FOR BIG SUNDAY
DR.. Hanna Decries Ritualism
in Sermon at Brandywine
Summit Camp
SAYS IT SAPS STRENGTH OF CHURCH
Experience and Prayer Meeting Led by
"Auntio" King Today and Sermon
by the Rev. c. A. Tompkins and W..
L. White.

by the Rev. c. A. Tompl<ins and W..
L. White.
stan Correspondence Evening Journal.
Brandywine Summit Camp Grounds,
Aug. S.--'rhe early prayer meeting was
dispensed with today and the first SER
vice was a combined experience and
prayer meeting at 1890 o'clock. led by
Auntie' King, of Union Church, VIII
mington.
The preacher this afternoon will be
the Rev. G.. r. Tompkins. of Claymont
and this evening the Rev. W. l.. White.
OF Lewes win preach.
Tomorrow morning the Rev. DR.. Lew
is, Of Mt. Pleasant, will preach. In the
afternoon the Rev. w. l.. White will de-
liver the sermon and Dr. Murray viii
preach the evening sermon.
| Tomorrow promises 10 be fair and II
so the largest crowd of the year will be
on the camp grounds.
Hanna Attacks Ritualism.
There was large attendance at the
afternoon service to hear the Rev. John
ID. c. Hanna, of West Chester preach
He formerly was pastor Of Asbury and
Union Churches, in Wilmington. Dur
ing the course Of his sermon he paid
his respects to cards. theatres and
dancing, and decried what he charac-
terized as the tendency in the church
to ritualism, which he declared is sap
ping the power Of the church. He made
a strong plea for the teachings ant
forms Of the fathers of the denomina'
ton.
The preaching was followed BY (
, stirring after service.
THE Path of Jesus was the topi
! at the childrens meeting yesterday
The blackboard sketch was in colore
crayon, showing the scenes about Beth
3 lehem. and the children in answer t
e questions adroitly put by Mr.. Vande
e elver, told The life or Jesus from Hi
r birth to ascension.
? The Rev. George w. Burke conducte
the young peoples meeting. making a
I address on "The Divine Purposes q
Life" The song service is a feature O
these gatherings.
Camp Notes.
The Rev. John d. Rigg, OF Hockessir
veteran OF the Wilmington Confer
ence. preached a stirring sermon yes
terday morning on THE Divinity o
b Christ"
CONTINUED on Second Page).
Evening journal., 1903-08-08
Improvements tO the Lyeeum.

Improvements to the Lyceum Thea
tire are being rapidly completed under
the direction of Manager Humphries.
A new heating apparatus is being in
stalled, some changes are being made
to the stage and two new view cur
tains will be added. The house opens
on August 13.
Evening journal., 1903-08-08
STOCKS WENT DOWN
Banks Statement Showed Increase
Instead of Decrease Of Loans.

Although the market was rather
quiet this morning many stocks went
down. Pacific, Metropolitan, st. Paul.
Atkinson and several others were lower
than for many weeks. The banks
statement showed an increase of $3,-
S32, 500 in loans when a decrease had
been expected.
Evening journal., 1903-08-08
Clock on Strike.

The clock in the main waiting room
of French street station, went on a
strike this morning, but was soon re-
paired. While the dial was out maly
persons We're badly fooled. After a
look at the big hole where the clock
hangs, they would disgustedly walk
away.
Evening journal., 1903-08-08
KNOCKED OFF BRIDGE BY TRAIN
Negro Thought to be Killed Swan
Ashore and was Uniniured.

In getting out Of the way Of a shift
ing engine on Brandywine bridge this
morning Walter Lee, a negro, slipped
directly in front of Pennsylvania Rail-
road train No. Sc. which left French
street station at 9.35.
The man was hurled high i'm the air
and fell to the water twenty feet be-
low. Those who saw the accident
thought he had been killed, but upon
coming TO the surface he struck out
boldly and swan ashore. He was
brought 20 the Emergency Hospital
where an examination showed he had
only suffered a sprained shoulder
Evening journal., 1903-08-08
D. w. Lynch Co. Groceries.

Wines. Liquors. Bottled Beer and
Porter Brown Stout 75c. the dozen.
Extract Of Malt, s1.1O the dozen. Main
store n. W. cor. Madison and Fourth
streets.
Evening journal., 1903-08-08
Attorney for Mercantile
Trust Company, Trustee
for United ShipbuiIdine
Company, Files Bill in
Equity
Rule Made ReturnabIe on
the First Monday in
September, When Ar
9ument Win Then BE
Heard

The first move in an effort to fore
close the mortgage against the Harlan
& Hollingsworth Company was made
this morning in the United States
Court, when Thomas f. Bayard, repre-
senting the Mercantile Trust Company
of New York, trustee for the United
States Shipbuilding Company, asked
leave from Judge Bradford to file bill
IN equity.
Judge Bradford granted him the per-
mission and the bill was filed. The rule
was made returnable the first Monday
in September, when argument viii be
heard to ascertain whether or not a bill
TO foreclose can then be filed.
The bill in equity is against the Uni
ted States Shipbuilding Company the
Harlan & Hollingsworth Company and
James Smith, receiver, and is for fore
closure on the first mortgage Of the
United States ShiDbuilding Company,
which is for s16,OO0,OOO.
Defaulting on the interest and be-
cause of the non-payment of the sinking
fund are given as the reasons for the
attempt to foreclose. Judge Bradford
win look over the bill and he may de-
eide before the first Monday in Septem-
Der whether or not they can foreclose
on the mortgage.
Andrew c. Gray, of counsel for Re
c.lver Smith, stated early this morning
that he expected an effort would be
made to foreclose. Mr.. Gray, however
did not seem to think that such action
as has been taken would have any ef-
feet just now, as it would take some
time before anything could be accom-
pllshed by ~ losure proceedings.
, Creditors Feel Hopeful.
AT the meeting Of the committee OF
creditors of the Harlan & Hollings-
worth Company which Andrew c. Gray
OF counsel for the receiver attended in
Philadelphia yesterday, progress was
reported. The auditors are much graft
fed at tho large number representing
q majority of the amount against the
company who are in favor of the plar
proposed at the recent meeting in this
city.
The committee will make a personal
appeal to other creditors, asking then
TO come in. 1t is thought that some Of
the creditors, especially the small ones
are holding out, believing the commit.
tee viii buy them off before seeing tbs
plan fail The committee, however, Ia.
neither the authority nor money to &c
this, and even If so desired It would b,
impossible. The plan was offered fol
the equal benefit Of all.
1t was learned this morning tha
some Of the small creditors have beer
placing their claims in the hands o
magistrates and trying to press them
1t looks as though they were trying t,
oppose the plan which was offered fol
the welfare of the local company.
The prospects for the future lool
bright, as the big concern has a chance
for several contracts on which a goo,
sum could be netted. One of the con
tracts. it is said, amounts to $7000O
and may be secured.
Evening journal., 1903-08-08
Stop That Leak.
in your roof with Cartmelrs roof paint.'

Your choice Of Brier Pipes. large amber
stems N.0o, worth $3.50. See window
Dursiein's. s p. Second st.
Evening journal., 1903-08-08
ToDAYs EVENTS.
Baseball.

Baseball.
Wilmington vs.. Altoona.
Wilmington A. A. vs.. Shamokin.
Odd Fellows Picnic Brandy,wine
Springs Park.
conce shelIPot Park.
Evening journal., 1903-08-08

See Dursteins window for good brler
pipes pc, Soc; horn stems. Amber stems
EOS, e1c and 500
Evening journal., 1903-08-08
80 60 10 Penn .Rose.

Free cars VIII be run TO Penn-Rose
every twenty minutes beginning at
o'clock on Sunday, to accommodate those
who desire TO look at the many choice
lots that are being offered for sale. Stu
ated as they are, right on Market street
near the new Pennsylvania railroad
shops. and at an elegant elevation, they
are most desirable for building lots. and
you will do well TO see them.
Evening journal., 1903-08-08
GENERAL MILES
LEAVES THE ARMY
Commanding Officer Retires
After an Honorable Career
of Forty-two Years
SUCCEEDED BY GENERAL YOUNG
New Commander viii Serve until
18th Instant, When General staff
Law oces Into Effeet-sketch Of
General Miles Career.

Washington. August S.--Lieutenant
Nelson A. Miles. commanding the
army, retired from active service at
noon today. having reached the age
limit OF Ga years.
The following order was issued:
Washington. August s, 1903. The
retirement from active service by the
president, August 8, 1908. OF Lieutenant
General Nelson A. Miles, U. s. army,
by operation of law, under the provis-
ions of the act of congress approved
June 80. 1882, is announced. Lieuten-
ant General Miloa will proceed to his
home. The travel enjoined IS neces-
sary for the public service. by order
OF secretary Of war.
Evening journal., 1903-08-08

Don't forget A. o. II. musicale, Ba.
garian Park. Saturday. August sth.
Evening journal., 1903-08-08
WILL MARRY LOVE
OF YEARS AGO
Former Wife of DR.. Pyle to
Wed Rich Senator Hey
burn
ROMANCE WAS LONG BROKEN
He viii Lead Her to the Altar Next
Week and Will Take His Bride to
Idaho TO Live Happily and in Peace
a.a.sz,zRar
Hereafter. 34H.a,sa

week and VIII AXE HIS Bride 70
Idaho to Live Happily and in Peace
Hereafter. 9FE-E'e
Taken in an it's bearings, the ro-
nance which Is to culmilite at Ken
nett Square on Wednesday next In the
marriage OF United States Senator and
Millionaire Hepburn. of Idaho. and the
divorced wife OF DR. Joseph Pyle Of
this city. is a fascinating one.
II Is the story OF how an obscure
young Delaware Counuan over 20 years
ago courted and won Miss Geraldine
Yeatman, "a deuced pretty girl" as
he then put it. lost her to Dr. Pyle,
the "hnndsomer mani" missed her for
over quarter century while he was
West omassng his fortune: believed
she would stil be his at the time he
was a delegate 10 the National Con-
vention IN Philadelphia that nominiged
Mckinley for second term as Presi-
dent. and then won her again, after she
had figured in divorce and most SEM
sational series OF assaults. suits and
court disclosures.
Miss Geraldine Yeatman," as the
bride-elect Is now known, having re-
sumed her maiden name. was granted
divorce from Dr. Joseph Pyle, of
Wilmington. something less than three
years ago after a period of domestic
infelicity.
Then Came an Awful Clash.
The divorce followed n sensational
assault and battery case brought
against Dr. Pyle by his former wife's
sister. Miss Florence Yeatman.
After quitting her husbands bed and
board Mrs Pyle returned to the home
of her sister. Miss Florence Yeatman,
in Kennett Square, Chester county
II Pa.
DIR. Pyle followed her there one night
! in October, 1899, in an effort 10 arrive
+ at an amicnble understanding and in.
duce his wife to return. The latter
sister however. resented the Doctors
i Intrusion and ordered him out upoi
his refusal to go they came 70 blows
! and Miss Yeatman was severely
handled in the scufilo
An assault and battery case resulted
which was tried I'm the Chester Count,
Court at the October term of 1900. The
defendant pleaded guilty and was finet
$500 and the costs Of prosecution.
Claimed s15,soo; Got Nothing.
subsequently Miss Yeatman brought
a civil action against DR.. Pyle, claim
ing $4,000 damages for injuries, but
CONTINUED on Third Page)
Evening journal., 1903-08-08

Hot Lunch tonight. Second and WA
nut streets Frank Huck.
Evening journal., 1903-08-08
1T. 9. CORBIN,
"AdIufant ronoral. u. s. A !"

AujuiAHA hfNNluli ~ -. a.
Several other orders resulting from
the retirement of General Miles have
been issued, one assigning Lieutenant
General Young to the command of the
army until August 10. when he win
assume the duties OF chief Of stan;
another assigning Major General Cor
bin as president OF the Soldiers Home
Board; another Brigadier General Gill
lespie as president of the board OF
ordnance and fertilization. and sull
another assigning Lieutenant General
Young as a member of the Sherman
Statue Commission.
General Miles issued an address to
the army, in which he praised all
TOR their fortitude. heroism and un.
selfish devotion to the welfare of their
country He concludes by saying the
army viii maintain its high character
and its future will be as honorable
and glorious as has been IT'S history IN
the past
Evening journal., 1903-08-08

Read the Evening Journal.
Evening journal., 1903-08-08

General Miles was born August s.
1899. at Westminster. Mass, and was
derived from an American line run
ming back TO 1862 to Rev. John Miles,
a Baptist preacher, who left Wales to
settle at Swansea, Mass. His father
was a ..-smer ard young Miles edu-
cation began in a title red district
school house Later he continued his
studies at a military academy. managed
By Colonel ~ Salignac, and there he
imbibed his first idea of war and bat
lies.
When the troubles of the North and
South eliminated in a call for troops,
in 1861. he organized Company e of the
22d Massachusetts, Volunteers and was
appointed its captain. His superior
officers. however. decided that he was
200 young for such a responsibility, and
It their suggestion he resigned to ac-
sept a commission as lieutenant. Eight
months later they forgot his youth and
made him a lieutenant colonel OF the
5lst New York Volunteers. and just
one year from his first appointment, in
stead Of the captaincy which he was
too young" to hold, he wore the eagle
of a colonel.
From that time It was a steady climb
upward. each new honor being won by
neritorious service. These were his
promotions during the civil war: May
u. 1864. brigadier general Of volun-
.eers; October 21, 1865, major general OF
volunteers. When the war ended he
entered the regular army as colonel OF
The 10th infantry and went TO fighting
indians. He became a brigadier gen.
aral in 1880 and 10 years later a major
general. He succeeded General Scho-
neld in command of the entire army,
and two years ago congress made him
lieutenant general.
His career in the west marked him as
the most successful Indian fighter the
country has ever known. Every one OF
his campaigns against these hostile
tries accomplished its purpose. It is
probable that his diplomacy and thor
ough knowledge of Indian character die
more to render the frontier secure thar
the bullets Of his soldiers.
In recent years General Miles en-
gendered many animosities. He was
not on pleasant terms with ethel
president Mckinley. Secretary of Wal
Alger, President Roosevelt or Secretary
of War Root. His spirit rehelleC
against the position of nominal com
mand to which he had been relegated
but he fought in vain for greatel
I power.
Evening journal., 1903-08-08

WEATHER: Today, Fair,
slightly cooler, light and
fresh northerly lwinds. To-
morrow, Fair to partly cloudy
moderate temperature.
Evening journal., 1903-08-08

OUR CREED; To publish
the news that ought to be
published; to tell the truth
that ought to be told, and to
put it into readable form.
Evening journal., 1903-08-08
Camp Notes.
;. John d. Rigg. OF
Stan correspondence Evenlng Journal

The Rev. John d. Rigg, OF Hockessin
a veteran Of the Wilmington Confer
ence, preached a stirring sermon yes
terday morning on THE Divinity Of
Christ"
1cnntinnnd ON snnnnd parel-
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-04-20
FESTIVAL or IRISH MUSIC. +,

"Ths star-spangied Banner" sung n
Caelic-Irfsh Melodies Revived.
The festival OF Irish music held last
night by the Gaelic Society In Carnegie
Hall brought to the ears Of the audience
songs and melodies rarely heard even In
Ireland nowadays.
The music OF the Ireland long ago was 70
ceived With enthusiasm by the big au-
dience. which was also celebrating the
twenty-fifth birthday Of the Gaelic Society.
Some Of the choicest bits Of Irish melody
from The unpublished collections Of DR..
George Petrie and p. W Joyce were heard.
as were two numbers played on harps.
The first had for its theme Balfe's 'Killar-
ney;' the other was Q medley Of old Irish
and American songs. Several Of the
soloists sang In Gaelic, and the last number
was The Star-Spangled Banner sung In
Gaelic by a quartet
The soloiets were Mrs. Eva @. Coleman,
soprano; Mrs. Helen O'Donnell, contralto;
Edward p johnson, tenor; John G. Dempsey.
baseo; John Cheshire, harpist: Patrick
Touhey. piper. and Bernard ODonneI.
Supreme Court Justice Morgan j. o Bien.
who presided, told OF the work Of the 90.
ciety In its endeavor TO revive the national
language music and art Of Ireland. He
predicted q revival OF the old language and
freedom for the old country.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-04-20
DIR. EVANS SAYS LOOK FOR GOOD.
The Duty Of the Church and Society Il 20
Sec the Possibilities In Man.

Inc Duty OF inc Onurcn ana society 10 70
See the Possibilities In Man.
The Rev DR.. Anthony Fl. Evans. pastor
Of the West Presbyterian Church, preached
yesterday morning on THE Church and
Society," and he said in part,
There Is no surer way to dwarf a child's
nature and capacity than to reiteratA In his
hearing. after every little failure In school or
in life. that he Is q dullard and will never
oenadeSse in bi%s. ii2somsthinS th%. Is
and II GOOD time you 90 viii ssv N made him
Just what you have been insisting he was
So o s sS SST nS that SS q. ne 4SSe
iesv"n. ''t the Whole ump' Keep I ts,llns n"s
man that he IL no-aocount. and he will soon
q: su, Sin 2, az ch, Il S should
have said thst there were no possbilitits
hS sGSGs 'hS SSr mp Pr Ss"fn.
z rs = pG%sr 4 'fs Ss' Lad II: fs
and the uni ttered fisherman measured up
This world can be brought to Christ and
will be but Christ ,isf have got TO do the
OF inideiity infidelity must come Nor may
We expect a Buddhist, no matter how holy
cross No. my frs nds the work OF Chris
!,ani,Nne the world must be done by the fol
X. e S se by ysn and
lost its IN vor, whcrewithal shall 1t be saltsd
Toaccomp!ishsnythine,y you must have faith
out some DEGRADED individual. and establish
IN your own mind that he is beyond reclama;
he Rayed l. hy f0Crtg
Have faith in humanity and the individuals
who compose It. Believe that there are
than there are bad Take Il for granted
that there are infinite possibilities in every
helping hand to a fallen or falling brother
This Is the duty. as II should be the privilf &c.
OF society. VII. n the duty 10 done. then the
ing 70 the setting Of the sun.