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Evening journal., 1903-07-18
DEMOCRAT VOTES FOR
REPUBLICAN BY MISTAKE
Amusing Incident at Thurs
day Nights Meeting of
City Council

An amusing incident occurred on Thurs
day night while the members of City
Council were electng officers for the
various municipal positions that would
not have been a laughing matter, especi-
ally for the Democrats had their majority
in Council not been large.
When the first office, that Of clerk Of
Council came up to be filled Mr.. Kane
nominated John ]. Monaghan, and Mr..
Taylor, Stllman A. Hodgeman. The last
named was the Republican nominee.
When the ballots were counted It was
seen that Monaghan got nine votes in
stead OF ten, the number Of Democratic
members in the body and Hodgeman got
four votes instead OF three. there being
only that many Republican Councilmen.
The announcement Of the result Of the
vote was received with surprise and the
Democrats looked from one TO the other.
The Councilman from the Tenth made the
remark: "What do you think Of that?'
He suspected certain Councilman, but
later found out his mistake.
The Democratic member who voted fol
Mr.. Hodgeman did it unintentionally. He
sits close to a Republican member and
when the nominations were made he did
not catch on to Monaghan's name. Lean
ing over. he said TO the Republican;
How do you spell that name?"
whether the former in a spirit Of fur
or thinking that the Democrat did wan
20 vote for the Republican spelled th'
name Of Hodgeman.
When the facts became known it cause,
considerable amusement.
Evening journal., 1903-07-18
Penn . Rose Prospeets.

Every indication points to the rapid
building of Larter & Morris new su-
burb, Penn Rose. Already the COM
pany report a large number of cash
buyers who intend to build in the near
future. The company intends to plant
shade trees in front Of all the lots.
one Of the reasons for the rapid de-
velopment of this new tract is that
several thousand railroad men will
be obliged to locate in that section as
soon as the new Pennsylvania Rail-
road shops are completed.
The fact that the property has a
large frontage on Market street is in
fluencing a number Of merchants to in
vest their money there. Tomorrow
will probably see a large number OF
people inspecting this property.
Evening journal., 1903-07-18
BURNED BY VITRoL

william Harriott, living at the High
lands. an employe in the Kentmere Mills
Of the Joseph Bancroft and Sons Com
pany was badly burned about the body
and legs this morning by vitral. He was
working around a tank containing the
acid whe min some manner a cock was
forced open sending a stream Of the fiery
liquid in Harriott's direction.
The injured man was removed 20 the
Delaware Hospital In the Phoenix am
bulance and the doctors of that institu-
ton say he will recover. How the acci-
dent occurred is not plain to anyone but
It is believed that the high pressure in
the tank at the time forced the cock or
plug open causing an escape OF the acid,
Evening journal., 1903-07-18
CHESTER HEIGHTS CAMP
The Rev. George M. 6rodhead Will be
In Charge.

The Chester Heights Campmeeting, un-
der the direction Of the Methodist Con-
ference, will begin July p at 730 D. IN.
and viii close August 3.
The Rev. George NJ. Broadhead, ID. D.,
Of Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia. will be in
charge and viii be known as the spiritual
director Of the camp. He will be assist
ed by the Rev. E. w. Hart, Of Philadel-
phia. who will have charge OF the $50
praise meeting each morning; the Rev.
A. 5. Dingee, of Lenni. who will conduct
the young peoples meeting, and the Rev.
j. II. Roger, OF Honeybrook who Will
have charge of the children's meeting.
Some Of the best known ministers Of the
conference Will preach during the camp.
The first Sunday services will be in charge
of the following: Morning service, the
Rev. j. G. Wilson; afternoon. the Rev.
s. w. Smith; evening, the Rev. c. NJ.
Boswell.
Evening journal., 1903-07-18
ertained by ProprIetoe wHlIam c. Loft

tertained by Proprletoe wHlIam c. Lot
land.
There was counter attraction last
night. An "Uncle Toms Cabin" Com
pany arrived in town I'm the afternoon and
after making a street parade. gave per-
Torrance in a tent Just below the Hen
lopen Hotel.
When the band Of the troupe was heard
by the soldiers they were not sure what
was coming of, as there IS not a band
within several miles OF the beach
They an ran over TO the guard lines to scs
the parade which attracted but little at
teniion elsewhere as soldiers We're the
main attraction and the residents re-
maned loyal TO them.
The band of the troupe was Insignificant
besides that OF the regiment. which has
given the people here an idea os 20 what
"a band should be and anything less than
one of the musical organizations OF ma
iionnl Importance viii bore them.
Great progress has been made by the
organization here. the men playing al
most constantly under the direction Of
Captain Ettinger.
II. b. Jacobs.
Evening journal., 1903-07-18
MR., HORRIGAN DENIES REPORT
Says He is Not Interested in Chris
tiana Construction Co.

Cornelius J. Horrigan, president of the
Delaware State Highway Commission
denies the report that he is interested In
the Christiana Construction Company,
w,hien has the contract to build the Hare's
Corner road. He was superintendent and
director Of the Delaware Granite and
Mining Company, which company has soli
Its road building plant TO the Christiana
Construction Company.
Mr.. Horrigan has decided to devote all
Of his time to road work and will appoint
a supervisor to assist him.
Evening journal., 1903-07-18
MAN DRANK AMMONIA
THINKING IT WAS SODA
Walter Wallace in a Critical
Condition at the Homeo-
pathic Hospital

Thinking he had found a bottle Of soda
water. Walter Wallace, a driver in the
employ of the Consumers Ice and Coal
Company, this morning drank a quantity
of ammonia at Bothman's Cafe, Seventh
and shipley streets. The unfortunate man
fell to the floor in agony and was i'm
medlately removed ito the Homeopathic
Hospital where entities were resorted TO.
WaIace's condition is very serious ana
the hospital authorities were unable tc
say this afternoon whether he would re.
cover or not. He resides at No. 100
Spruce street. f
Evening journal., 1903-07-18
WILL TRY TO KEEP
PLANT GOING
Board OF Trade Recognizes
Blow to City Should Ship
yard Be Closed
LAWTON CALLS SPECIAL MEETING
To Throw the Concern Into Bankruptcy
Now When II Is Rushed With
Orders Would Be the Heishth Of
Folly.

90 NNNAA ~ NHN tANtdfNA ~
Folly.
Strenuous efforts are to be made by
Wilmington business men to continue
the Harlan and Hollingsworth Com
pany plant in operation. a special
meeting of the Board Of Trade has
been called for Monday night to con-
slider the situation and If possible sug-
gest some method whereby the big in
dustry win be saved to the city.
The troubles OF the United States
Shipbuilding Company and the ap-
pointment of a receiver have put the
affairs of the local company in a bad
condition. Notwithstanding this
state of affairs the company is maxi
ing money. The yards are full Of
work and it is the general opinion that
the concern will continue TO make
money If it is allowed to continue in
operation.
H. is the opinion of those who have
looked into the subject that the COM
pany will not only be able to pay all its
creditors, if given time, but win also
be able 20 pay them interest on the
time they wait, make settlement in full
at the end and continue to make
money.
Attorneys who have looked into the
subject say that the assets of the Har
Ian < Hollingsworth Company can
only be applied by the receiver TO
meeting the Indebtedness of that COM
pany and that they will not go into
the general list of assets OF the United
States Shipbuilding Company. This
makes the creditors of the local COM
pany sure of their assets so that the
local branch is only interested in maxi
/ ing settlement with it's own creditors.
If the creditors at the meeting on Mon
day accept the plan, which viii be
offered. they win be paid their claims
just as rapidly as possible and in the
course of a short time will be paid in
full with interest.
Andrew c. Gray Of counsel for the
receiver. stated this morning that the
adoption OF the plan VIII avoid a lot OF
tedious litigation, which would other
wise occur.
If khe company is thrown into
bankruptcy legal complications would
arise and the creditors would receive
less for their entire claims than they
would receive in year should the
plan to be offered be accepted.
Under bankruptcy proceedings il
would be at least a year before the
plant could resume operations which
would mean a big loss to the city, tC
the employees and also to the creditors
About 1900 men would be thrown out
of employment and would be out about
$4,000 a week. which amount is paid
in wages.
The shutting down of the plant
would be a severe blow to the city just
at this time when new industries are
trying 10 be secured. The call of the
Board OF Trade for a special meeting
is as follows:
Wilmington. Del, July II, 1903
A special meeting of the Board oi
CONTINUED on Fourth Page.)
Evening journal., 1903-07-18
CARLOADS OF SILVER
SHIPPED BY MINT
Money Was Made in Phila-
delphia for Use in the
Philippines

Philadelphia July 1S-The busiest place
In Philadelphia yesterday was the United
States Mint where, under the strictest
secrecy. the recently-coined millions OF
silver pieces for the PHILIPPINES were pre-
pared FOR shipment. All hands were busy
In The Mlnt Weighing and boxing the coins
and getting them ready for transportation
20 New York. where they will be placed
on q steamer and start on the long voyage
TO Manila on Monday.
Under orders from the Federal author
itles no information was given out by
any OF the local officials. but % was as
certained that the shipment consists OF
over 100000 silver pieces. which were
loaded on United States mail cars, and.
under heavy guard. conveyed TO New
York as rapidly as possible on a special
train. when this train started and when
Il q scheduled TO reach New York were
facts kept guarded by tho Mint officials
and railroad people.
Six Cars Filled With Coin.
Close observers. however. noticed six
mail cars slde-tracked IN the Reading
Subway as near as possible TO the Mint
Truck loads Of heavy boxes were heinf
] taken from Ilt Mlib nttIiN ar uAl tuNh
under surveillance of men heavily armed
and late IN the afternoon The entire coin
age was ready for transportation. Under
the supervision Of W. S. Pepperman, as
sislant chief Of the Insular Bureau Of the
War Department, the money was weighe,
and the packages sealed with the Govern
ment stamps.
Bach package was receipted for 20 th'
Mint officials by Mr.. Pepperman, and
when n car had received it's load tive
guards with Winchester rifles We're place.
in charge Of Il. The six cars, with th'
twelve armed guards, started for New
York before sundown. on reaching JERSEY
City the cars were placed on transports
AID conveyed to the wharves OF th'
United States and Chlna-Japan STEAMSHIP
Company.
There the cargo will be placed In IN
steel compartments OF the steamship In
dramayo. which win start on dts voyag
/ for Singapore and Manila, via the Sue
| Canal. on Monday With the sealing o
the steel compartments of the Indramay
the responsibility for the 100000 or NOR
silver coins will be shifted from the Fed
\ eral Government 10 that Of the Phillppin
Insular Government. The Indramayo
\ expected TO reach Manila within tw
months from the date OF sailing.
Evening journal., 1903-07-18
Genuine Bargains.

The great cut in prices Of pianos and
organs in the Robelen sale, affords
great opportunity TO parties wishing
fine instruments at cost prices. All
are fully warranted new and perfect.
Must be seen to be apreciaeed. II
wanting a piano don't miss it. Terms
cash, or special terms Of payment.
Evening journal., 1903-07-18
DISMISSED TWO CASES
Charges in Cases Before Magistrate
We'll Not Sustained.

Two cases We're called before Mag
istratc Moses Well for trial last night
and both dismissed. The first case
was that of ISaszmier Gulczensld.
charged with the larceny of a pigeon
from Felix Plewoda. The only evil
denoe submitted showed that the pig
con in question was located by the
plaintiff I'm Plewoda's loft, and as pid-
geons have a knack of often chang
ing their places of abode at their own
vocation the Magistrate did not think
the evidence sufficient 10 hold the de-
PENDANT and discharged him.
The second case was that of Alice
Bradley and Theresa Carlon charged
with disorderly conduct and il was also
dismissed.
Evening journal., 1903-07-18
WILL'START WORK
ON NEW TROLLEY
By August I the Contractors
VIII Be Ready for
Business
WILL CONNECT MARYLAND TOWNS
With Wilmington and Those Down
the State-Meeting Held Yesterday
Afternoon--Judss E. r. Cochran is
Interested

a meeting Of the Kent and Cecil
Light Power and Railway Company
cf which Judge L. r. Cochran. Of this
city is president. was held in the office
OF STATE Senator Henry NJ. Mccullough
at h.'kton yesterday afternoon. The OBJ
iect of the meeting was to consider the
terms Of a contract with the Tennis
Construction Company for building the
proposed trolley line Of the new COM
pary from Chesapeake City TO Stanton.
II is likely that the contract viii be
awarded to the Tennis Company and
work will begin on the new road about
August /. The contractors are now
completing a road between Odessa and
Middlctown for the Odessa and Middle
town PGilway Company, and upon its
completion will Immediately put it,
force of men at present engaged on
that orlS on the work of constructing
the Chesapeake City and Stanton line.
The proposed road viii run from
Chesapeake City through Elkton. New
ntk and Stanton, where it win end. but
"a traffic arrangement win be entered
into with the Wilmington City Railway
Company to carry passengers to
Fourth and Market streets.
Evening journal., 1903-07-18
work Of remperance Women.

At the monthly meeting Of the Wo-
mems Christian Temperance Union yes
terday. it was decided to have the build
ing pewly papered and painted ana 70
place in front Of it a sign bearing the
name Of the organization. 1t also was de-
cided 20 donate so annually to the Della
ware Industrial School For Girls. Ar
rangements were made for Temperance
Day at Brandywine Summit Camp OF
August 5.
Evening journal., 1903-07-18
BAL TIMORE READY
FOR VISITING ELKS.
Tons of Provisions Provided
for Big Feed at Tol-
chester Beach

A number of the members OF VIII
mington Lodge OF Elks will go 10 Bal
timorc on Monday TO take part I'm the
meeting OF the Grand Lodge I'm that
city. Great plans have been made to
entertain more than 100000 guests.
Great sums Of money have been spent
on electrical decorations In purple and
white, the colors of the order. Tri-
umphal arches adorn the street cor
ners and the plaza between the Court
House and Government Building has
heen converted into a magnificent court
Of honor Another court of honor Is
being constructed in Fayette street In
front OF the Elks' house.
The first formal ceremony will take
Tlace on Monday when the Grand
Lodge win go to Annapolis. A large
number Of distinguished men will make
he trip, among them being former Gov
ernor Wise of Virginia: former Gov
ernor Black. OF New York; Senator
Daniel, OF Virginia: former Governor
Lowndes, Of Maryland; Joseph T. Fam
ming, Democratic leader of Indiana;
Eugene Lewis, Of Cincinnati, and Will
Ham A. English, OF Indiana.
TIE huge parade on next Wednesday
viii be followed by a contest between
more than fifty of the best bands in the
country.
The greatest crab feast ever attempt
ed in this country will be provided ON
Thursday at COLCHESTER Beach, down
the bay. A fleet of forty STEAMBOATS,
has been engaged to convey the Elks
and their wives and daughters to the
beach. II is believed that there will be
not less than 100000 guests. The COM
n missary department has ordered the
following for delivery at Rochester
early Thursday morning:
50 600 crabs, Z.II
10000 rolls.
300 lbs. coffee,
500 lbs. boiled ham,
150 lbs beef tongue,
10 barrels potatoes, -t
10 gallons mustard,
5000 bottles ginger ale,
400 lbs. crab meat,
200 lbs. butter,
200 lbs. sugar,
200 lbs. sDiced beef,
tubs potato salad,
so gallons of cream,
20 tons Of ice,
5000 bottles sarsaDarilla.
The G'snd Lodge will hold two ses-
lsions one on Monday evening in Ford's
lOpera House and one Tuesday morning
lin the some place. Friday, the last
day Of the meet, will be given over to
excursions to Gettysburg and the Blue
Ridge Mountain resorts.
Evening journal., 1903-07-18
RAIN BRINGS
DISAPPOINTMENT
St. Swithin's Prophesy a Fal-
lacy and Weather Man a
Fakir
RAINY DAY APPAREL DUG OUT
Hard on Market People and MarI<eters
and People Who Had Planned All
Sorts Of Outings for This Afternoon
and Tomorrow.

he prophecy regarding ST. Swithin's
Day Is a fallacy and the weather man
a fakir The former gave humanity to
understand that there would be no rain
for forty days while the weather man
said To-day would be clear
Umbrellas rain coats. overshoes and
rainy-day apparel that had been
packed away have been dug out and
more than one lugubrious countenance
are to be seen. The downfall began
shortly before z o'clock. but those who
had faith IN the saying that Il would
clear by ii lost heart when at the APP
proach Of that supposed magic hour
the skies frowned as formidably as ever
and the rain continued to come down
In torrents.
The rain to-day has brought disap--
pointment 70 many people. II is hard
upon
The market people who wish to dis
pose OF their wares.
The marketers who wanted TO pro-
vide GOOD things for Sunday
The baseball players and those who
had intended TO see the games.
10 those who had planned outings
az Brandywine Springs, the Brandy
wine and Shellpot.
To those who intended to go away
to-day 20 stay over Sunday
TO Uncle Sans faithful letter car
riers.
TO people who are obliged TO ride IN
wet summer trolley cars.
To those who have visitors to enter
tain.
To those participating in the golf and
Country Club.
Evening journal., 1903-07-18

Rome, July fo.-"f cenncs 50 49, 49,
Pope is better, but he is no worse"
In these words DR.. Lapponi summed
up the pontiffs condition at the end
of the second week of his illness, in
all the varying periods of which the
pontiff has scarcely had a quieter day
than yesterday, with the result that
the official bulletin declares him to be
little less depressed.
Doctors Lapponi and Mazzoni abso-
lutely deny the statement published
IN the United States that Pope Leo is
suffering from cancer, and ridicule It
as an ignorant invention. They say
they are sure that Dr. Rozzoni takes
the same view.
At midnight the 2o., showed less
aversion to the nourisnment offered
him, and took half a cup of consomme,
a piece of toast and a few sips of old
wine. He later fell into quiet sleep.
but his breathing was not so easy.
The pontin awoke this morning rest
less, and required the frequent assist
ance of DR.. Lapponi and his valet,
Centra.
In the morning, after a night dur
Ing which stimulants and nursing re
stored him to a fairly good condition,
the pope complained of soreness, due
70 the many days he has passed in
bed. To relieve this and to humoT
him, the patient was allowed to sit in
his arm chair for a short time with
apparent good effect. The celebration
of a mass In honor of St. Leo and
the pope's conversation with Monsig
nor Pifferi were the only other Incl
dents of the sick chamber.
From the last examination of the
pope it appears that the liquid in the
pleura rapaains at about the same
level. which is marked with q dermo
graphic pencil on the pontiffs side
The physicians think the liqui(
amounts to about 1900 grams. Consid
ering the physical condition of The
pope, the doctors do not believe 4
possible that his body can absorb it
as might a strong, young, well-nour
ished organism.
After the visit OF the physicians tn,
Pope received Cardinal Rampolla, whC
remained in the sick room for a few
minutes. he gave the pontiff a full
report Of the prayers offered in hi
behalf all over the world. His Holi
ness, raising both hands. said: 4"
bless all those who pray to God TO
me"
In vatican circles there is gossipinl
over the great reception given by Mon
sIgnor Ajuti ct Lisbon to celebrate hi
elevation to the cardinalate and owe
the solemnity with which Cardina
Agliardi took possession of his ney
Office of vice chancellor of the church
It has been learned. however, that tn
pope himself in his last interview wit
Cardinal Agliardi urged the perform
ance Of the ceremony.
In sharp contrast with these cere
monies are the continuous preparation
at the vatican for the death of tn
pontiff. A huge spit - feet Ions
which has been used for roasting foo
for the conclaves since the time G
Gregory XVI. was brought from a
old store room and will be employe
to roast quarters of beef for the isc
lated cardinals while they are delibaI
ating in the conclave over the electio
of the successor to Leo XIII.
Evening journal., 1903-07-18
WILL PAY ON TUESDAY
Public School Teachers Cannot Get SAL
aries Due Until that Time.

Public school teachers will receive
their salaries which have been held uD
on account of the muddle in the Board
Of Education, on Tuesday next. The
check for the monthly appropriation OF
the board has been drawn in favor of
the members individually as trustees
of the corporation and win require
their endorsement before accepted by
the bank.
Secretary Bartram has requested all
the members Of the department to call
at the board room to-day TO ahix their
signatures TO the check, so that the
incney may be secured.
Evening journal., 1903-07-18
saIe for lmprovement Fund.

Three classes Of Union x. e. Church
viii hold sale of the old and new IN
w. c. II. u. headquarters, No. 100
West Eighth street, on Thursday FRI
day and Saturday nights. Donations
win be thankfully received and viii De
sent for if Mrs McCaulley, Of Ffth
and Washington streets, is notined.
The sale is for the benefit Of the I'M
provement fund Of Union Church.
Evening journal., 1903-07-18
Pope SHOWS
IMPROVEMENT
Physicians Now Decline to
Venture a Prediction AS
to Death
PATIENT TOOK SOME HOURISHMENT
The Night was Passed Without Sleep
But From Early Morning The Pontff
Has Rested Tranquilly-He Took
Eggs and Wine.

Rome, July IS, 2.SO p. m. @.45 a. m. Will
mington time) DIR. Lapponi, not expect
ing any change for the worse in the
Pope condition, left the Vatican immedi-
ately after His morning visit to the august
patient. On returning the doctor found
the condition of His Holiness unchanged.
He Induced him TO take the yolk of an egg
and as poOnful of Marsala wine.
Before this the physician had issued The
following bulletin:
The night was passed without sleep,
hut from an early hour this morning His
Holiness rested TRANQUILITY. His resplra-
ton Is calm and not superficial, and the
level of the pleura liquir is slightly low
cred. His temperature is 36.2 centigrade
pulse weak, IS; respiration, %. The gem
eral condition Of the patient is unchanged.
Signed "Lapponi,
'MazzOni.S
Evening journal., 1903-07-18
Town of Gardner Destroyed.

Chicago. July 1s.-There are uncon-
hrmed reports that the town of Gardner,
in Grundy county, had been destroyed,
and many people killed. All wires leading
to the town are down, and no definite in
formation can be secured.
Evening journal., 1903-07-18
Manv KiIlsd and Injured.

Mendoza. H., July 1S.-Four persons
were killed and ten others seriously in
iurei by a tornado which struck the
northern part of this city last night. The
path Of the storm was about eight miles
in length. Everything in the storms track
was leveled 10 the ground.
Evening journal., 1903-07-18
Tolohsster Beach.

Wednesday, July %, S1.OO from Will
mington. via Pennsylvania Railroad
leave Wilmington sos a. m; steamer
on Chesapeake Bay from Perryville.
Returning, leave Colchester 400 p. m.
Evening journal., 1903-07-18

Another lot Of line Meerschaum Pipes
from 50 to SIS. Cali and see them. The
largest assortment of Pipes in the city.
Dur stein, e. Second st.
Evening journal., 1903-07-18
ID. w. lynch Co, Groceries.

Headquarters Tor Fruit Jars, Jelly
Glasses. Tin Cans. Sealing Wax and
Jar Rubbers. Pure Spices. Main
store. Fourth and Madison streets,
branch store, Eighth and King streets.
Evening journal., 1903-07-18
TORNADO WRECKS TOWN
AND KILLS MANY PEOPLE
Devastating Wind Storm
Sweeps Through Streetor
and Mendoza, Ill.

strator III. July 1s.-A tornado killed
five persons. iniurlng a score Of others,
and caused propert yloss OF 100000 last
night.