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Evening journal., 1903-06-29
INTERESTING EXERCISES
AT GERMAN TURN HALL
Many Diplomas Awarded
Scholars in German, Draw
ing and Athletes

The annual closing exercises of tho
Wilmington Turn School took place
yesterday az the Turn Hall, Eighth and
French streets. The program was en-
tertaining and took up the entire day.
In the morning examinations I'm Ger
man and drawing We're held. Nicholas
Goldberg and r.. pietsch were the
judges. The result was gratifying, es-
pecially can this be said OF the children
of American parentage, who did ex-
coedingly well ia German
The examination in drawing resulted
equally as well. Miss Henriette
Schindler carried Off the highest hon
ors I'm this branch.
In the afternoon the athletic exami-
nation exercises We're held and all the
four classes OF the schools both boys
aini girls. participated I'm this Interest,"
ing event. Little muscles did wonder
ful work upon the many different kind
of apparatus, and more healthy lot
of children never assembled in the hall
before. Tho judges in athletics were
Emil Maurer, Robert Faulk, Robert
Pietsch and William w. Brown.
I'm the evening an elaborate enter
tainment was held the proceeds OF
which We're presented TO Professor
Wddekind. the instructor of the school
He will probably take a trip To Ger
many this summer. but return in time
TO open the school in the fall.
Evening journal., 1903-06-29
NINE MORE HOUSES
WILL Be ERECTED
Builders Will be Allowed to
Use the New Patent
"a Cement Block

Building Inspector Cassidy this morning
issued permits to erect nine houses at a
total cost Of $4,000. =. II. Lynch will
erect four two-story and mansard roof
dwellings for A. J.. Johnson. at Four
tcenth and Washington street, each to
cost 5000.
William c. Johnson will build for Ida
j. Miller a two-story peaked roof dwelling
at No. Oh Franklin street at cost Of
1880. ill.lfI lil
-Four small houses will be erected by
Peter j. Ford at Second and Jackson
street at a total cost Of $1,000.
It is likely that Mr.. Cassidy will issue
the desired permits applied for by Philadel-
phia builders 70 erect houses In the Ninth
ward with the new patent cement brick
manufactured by local concern. lie re-
fused at first to grant the permits but has
since received an opinion from the City
Solicitor, saying there was no law Ito pre-
vent the erection OF buildings with the new
brick providing it was Of good material and
make.
Evening journal., 1903-06-29
UNENVIABLE POSITION
DR.. Mccurdy Says the State Has Great
Task on Hand.

The Rev. T. a. McCurdy, at the Gem
trail Presbyterian Church. denounced
the lynching. In the course Uf mis- SER
mon, Mr.. McCurdy said:
1t is necessary for the safety OF So
ciety and for the instruction of the
young that the differences in criminal
ity should be made clear. All men
should understand that such crime
as was committed recently in o. midst
is the darkest and deepest Of all dark
and deep crimes. He who commits such
n crime is a monster. Reason in him
is dead: conscience is dead; RESPONSE
bility is dead; and the man, having lost
the instincts of man, ceases to be a
man except in physical shape. Intel
lectually, where reason has its throne;
morally, where conscience and obliga-
ton hold tight grip; spiritually, where
hope and immortality are crowned, he
ceases to be a man.
AS a community and as a State we
are in AN unenviable condition. we
have herculean task on our hands
and hope we may be able, God help
ing us to perform it calmly and sue
cessfully. l hope that level-headed
judgment may reassert itself speedily
and stand upon ground tenable, equi-
table, legal and righteous.
A great crime vas committed. Age
Ignorance and brutality fell upon
youthfulness. culture. purity and inno-
cencc It was a tragedy heinous and
liendish. join sincerely with all others
in reprobation OF its enormity.
haven q word Of criticism FOR the
indignation it excited nor for the judg-
ment which counseled "a speedy con-
viction and execution of the criminal
But in the interest OF law that is great
er than man: and order that is more
constant than man. must and with al
respect for any who may differ will
me, enter my protest against the polio,
Of crime eXDiating crime.
My protest is not against his death
bat against its illegality and atrocioui
barbarity. That criminal acted on hii
own level, and exposed the utter desra
dation Of his nature. He was safe be
hind doors Of Harveyized steel and 1
sure victim of punishment BY dealt
under the law. For law to be defeated
in its purpose and for another kind O
penalty by death to be substituted
looks like deliberate effort to rcduc
his punishment TO the low level of hi
crime.
Evening journal., 1903-06-29
ASKS PRESBYTERY TO ACT
The Rev. William Laurie, of Bellcfonte,
Says Elwood is a Disgrace.

The Rev A. N. Keigwin has received
the following letter from the Rev. Will
liam Laurie, of Bellefonte, relative to
the now famous sermon OF the Rev. r.
A. Elwood, Of Olivet Presbyterian
Church.
Bellefonte, Pa, June 26, 1908.
Dear Brother Keigwln: ] take the lib
erty Of an old classmate to write to
you, not concerning the horrible crime
committed by the colored man. nor con-
cerning the horrible crime committed
by the people of your community, both
OF which are simply fiendish, but con-
cerning the disgrace brought upon the
Presbyterian ministry by our fellow
Presbyter, r. A. Elwood.
/ do not know what action the New
Castle Presbytery will take in the
matter at its next meeting, or
whether it viii take any action.
But th.s l know, if was a member OF
your Presbytery, the Presbytery would
be constrained to meet the case and
deal with him as he deserves, or else
justify MIN. lie is disgrace TO the
Presbyterian ministry man not fit to
be i'm a Presbyterian pulpit.
do trust that your Piesbytery will
not pass this outrage IN silence. but will
deal with Mr. Elwood as he richly de-
serves. You may be inclined TO tell Inc
to mind my own business. In case you
did so l would reply that I was doing
that to the best of my ability; l was re-
pudiating for the Presbyterian minis
try the wicked, foolish and disgrace
full conduct of one man, who unfortu.
nately occupies one of our pulpits. Th'
madness of an excited people may jus.
tify him today, but when second and
sober thoughts come TO the people the!
will see to what his wicked advice leS
or helped to lead them.
The provocation was doubtless great
but TO lynch a man is murder and mur
der is stamped upon every man who aid
edit by word on deed. Inmy judgment tn
New Castle Presbytery should speak Il
no uncertain terms, not only for It's owl
Evening journal., 1903-06-29
DENOUNCED AUTHORITIES
The Mob Spirit FieroeIy Assailed BY
the Rev. Hubert Il. Wells.

The Rev. Hubert Wells pastor of st. An
drews Episcopal Church, in the congre-
cation of which are many of the most
prominent men of the city fiercely as
sailed the mob spirit and unsparlngly de-
nounced the action of the authorities in
not giving more resistance to the lynchers
in their assault on the workhouse. He
said in part
There has been committed in this COM
munity the very worst crime of which a
human being Is capable. The occurrence
supplied the test of the fundamental mo-
rality of our people. In the breast Of
every true man and every woman in the
community 1t stirred dreadful and right
eous wrath. The criminal was caught,
confessed his crime and was incarcerated.
The wheels of the law were set in motion
for his trial. Every sober minded citizen
had every reason to believe that the ENDS
of justice were to be conserved. But for
large part of the community the moral
sense was so far dulled that several thous
and persons determined TO defy discipline
and order and themselves to wreak venge-
ance upon the confessed murderer. That
was done. In defiance of order, in defiance
Of law, in defiance of right, that was done.
Long years Of schoo ing, at the feet Of the
arch corruptor OF this commonwealth had
wrought their natural and fat- fruit and
demoralized people revealed itself in all
the hideousness Of SITS bluhted and cank-
cred conscience.
Everywhere the same lemorllized con-
dition was revealed. You and I may have
what private opinion we must as 10 the
~
man who openly criticises the court when
that court is well within dts constitutional
prerogative takes his stand, whether he
knows it or not, upon the side Of anarchy,
adds fmmeqsurably to the general con-
fusion and hinders that righteousness upon
which the whole social fabric rests.
would not for one moment question the
physical courage of our police. Physically
they are brave enough, but they are taint-
ed with the same moral disease that af-
fects so powerfully public opinion here.
They were poisoned with the atmosphere
in which they lived, and they basely failed
in their duty. They are sworn TO uphold
order and to put down at any personal
cost all disorder whatsoever. Their bust
ness is with their duty and not with the
] consequences Of the doing OF that duty.
The conduct Of the chief of police before
the workhouse door is the clearest possi-
BILE evidence that he is not fit for his
place. With his duty clearly before him
n, nan is fit to be guardian of a city's
pea.S who fails of duty by too much
thinking OF its consequences. Conse-
quences. What had he to do with conse-
quences. Consequences are Gods business.
The duty of the police was TO protect the
prison and the prisoner at any cost. Some.
tn died at the workhouse that night far
NOR, 'recious than the lives Of a few score
lawbredkers.
Evening journal., 1903-06-29
DR., EEIGWIN PRAISES EDITORS
Says They Were Calm During the
Great Excitement.

In discussing lynohing and its results
in his sermon last evening the Rev. A.
n. Keigwin, OF West Presbyterian
Church, said in part:
1 desire before speaking on the sub
ject / have chosen, said DR.. keigwin,
to express my admiration for the editors
OF the newspapers of this city During
great excitement in the public mind
they have been calm and temperate in
their utterances. They nave written in
favor of the best interests of the best
interests of the State and city regard
less of public clmaor. 1t takes brave
men, true men, upright men to speak
as they have spoken under such trying
circumstances. All honor to them.
Religion and politics agree that mob
law is harmful violating basic Drinci-
pies of both the Christian religion and
civil government.
As a citizen 1 have no right to exer-
else my own will or be controlled by
my own opinion. I have, by becoming
a member of society, surrendered my
private will to the communal will.
"But are there no exceptional cases
II there were l do not hesitate to say
that the atrocious crime committed in
this community would head the list.
Nothing in all the range Of criminal
conduct rs more unspeakably horrible,
nothing more fiendish. 1t sends thrill
of horror into every soul cannot
speak temperately of the worse than
brute who perpetrated the outrage.
cannot allow myself to think of the
horror, the unspeakable suffering of
that innocent young woman in the
power OF that arch fend. am not sur
prised at the intense feeling that was
aroused. nor am l surprised at the re-
suits of the rage it excited. Human
nature would have sunk TO low ebb II
the whole community had not sympa-
Evening journal., 1903-06-29
WORDS OF TRIBUTE FOR
ROBERT c. FRA|M
Bar Association Passed Reso-
lutions on Death Of Well
known Attorney

The New Castle County Bar Assoc
citation held a meeting at 1880 o'clock
today TO take action on the death Of
Robert c. Fraim. who was a member
of the association for many years. John
Biggs presided and David Reinhardt
acted as secretary. The following com
mirtee was appointed TO draft a set Of
resolutions: Henry {. Conrad, Francis
H. IIonecker William S. Hilles Thomas
T. Bayard and Victor Is. Woolley. The
resolutions passed were as follows
Whereas. The announcement having
been made OF the death on Thursday.
June 25, 1903, IN this city, OF Robert g.
rraim, a member OF the bar Of this
county, IL is fitting and proper that the
bar OF this county shall place upon rec
ord a suitable minute touching the.
same therefore, be II
Resolved. That we recognize in the
career of Mr. Fralm at the bar lawyer
who was in love with his profession;
one who applied himself industriously
and one who in the two lines Of con-
veyancing and tcstamentary law, which
he especially followed, sought 20 serve
his clientage faithfully and consicen-
tlously.
Coming late In life 10 the bar he Ia
bored under serious embarrassment
but exhibiting unusual pride In the
practice OF the law, and enjoying large
acquaintance throughout the county he
accomplished much where less ambi-
tious man would have failed.
As "a citizen he evinced q live public
spirit. and was both patriotic and de-
voted in his allegiance to the county
and state Ia which he lived. Entrusted
with public Office he was honest and ef-
ncient in administering the same; OF
kindly temperament, his home life was
exemplary.
Resolved, That a copy Of these reso-
llutions be spread upon the minutes OF
the Bar Association. and that a copy be
sent to the family OF the deceased, and
as a further act Of esteem that the
members Of the bar attend the funeral
in a body.
Words OF eulosy ON the life OF the
deceased were expressed by the fol-
lowing members of the bar. Henry &.
Conrad, Francis IL. Holfeckcr Herbert
III. Ward. Andrew +. Sanborn, Victor
b. Woolley, Harry Whteman and John
/, BiEs.
Howell S. England and William 5.
HilIes were appointed committee TO
present the resolutions to the Superior
Court and Martin b. Burris and Wall
ter H. Hayes TO the Supreme Court.
Evening journal., 1903-06-29
SAENGERBUND MEMBERS
CURIOSITY AROUSED
Prof. Hartmann Has Impor-
tant News to Divulge on
Wednesday Night

The first rehearsal of the Delaware
Saengerbund since the National Saen-
gerfest at Baltimore, will be held on
Wednesday night. Professor G. A..
Hartmann, the leader OF the singers,
will be present and win have some
thing of Importance to impart 20 the
members.
He communicated this TO the officers
Of the organization several days ago,
and has succeeded in arousing tho
curiosity of the members of the So
ciety. AS great disappointment was
expressed upon all sides at the failure
of the singers TO land a prize at Balti-
more. it is thought by some that the
news Professor Hartmann will bring
With him from Philadelphia on We'd
nesday will have a bearing on the
matter
Evening journal., 1903-06-29
Announcement.

We are prepared to furnish at short
notice any berries. fruits or vegetables
in season. Fresh daily. Chester county
home dressed beef. veal. mutton and
spring lamb. Spring chickens, squads
and other poultry. Smoked, salt and
potted meats etc. Fresh eggs and fine
creamery butter. A full stock OF fancy
and staple groceries always ON hand.
Alexander Brothers. Delaware avenue
and Jackson streets. Phones, ID. and
A., /; Delmarvia, 1851.
Evening journal., 1903-06-29
POLICE WILL ENDEAVOR
TO STOP NEGRO MEETING

zens of this city who oppose the hold
ing of mass meeting by their race
are; : e Rev. B. L. Moore. of Shiloh
Baptist lhurch; Richard RICHTER. No.
1119 Wa nut street; James Anderson,
French street between Ninth and
Tenth; Benjamin Fountain, French
street between Eleventh and Twelfth;
John Waters, Twelfth and Orange
streets; the Rev. Mr.. O'Connell. of
Ezion Church, and the Rev. Billingsly,
of the A. u. Church.
Zach of the above communicated
with Chief of Police George Black and
said they were absolutely opposed to a
mass meeting of colored people to dis
cuss the lynching.
Evening journal., 1903-06-29
TO FIX TAX RATE
Finance Committee of Levy Court Dis
cussins the Matter Today.

Tho Finance Committee OF the Levy
Cout, consisting of Messrs. Hopkins,
Wilts and Armstrong, held a confer
ence this morning TO discuss the tax
for the ensuing year. The rate viii
be fixed at the regular meeting of the
court tomorrow. IL is expected IL will
remain the same which is 60 cents for
county and ten cents for poor tax.
There win be another meeting of the
committee this afternoon. when figures
win be looked NJ to enable the COM
mittee to properly adjust the rate. MIR.
Willis stated this morning that during
the past six years but about $500 has
been collected Ia capitation tax IN Will
mlngton. This he said, represents
about 100000.
Evening journal., 1903-06-29
DROVE OVER BANK
Joseph X. Bailey and Miss Louise El-
lott Hurt Near Pocopson.

lott Hurt Near Pocopson.
Joseph H. Bailey and Miss Louise
Elliott, both OF this city narrowly cs-
capped from death at late hour ON
Friday evening, as the result of driving
over ten-foot embankment near Po-
copson. Both occupants of the carr
riage We're thrown out, Miss Elliott be-
ing caught between the wagon wheel
and the horses legs, while her COM
panion was under the body of the
horse.
Mr. Bailey freed himself, but ho
stepped into the Brandywine, which Is
ten feet deep at that point. and mar
rowly escaped from drowning.
With difficulty Miss Elliott was re-
moved from her dangerous position
and brought TO her home here, while
Mr. Bailey went 10 West Chester De
spite their frightful experience neither
Mr. Bailey nor Mis- Elliott was seri-
ously injured.
Evening journal., 1903-06-29
WEATHER FORECAST

The New York Herald forecasts that
In the Middle States and New England
today, partly cloudy, slightly warmer
weather and light northeasterly to
southeasterly winds viii prevail. with
rain, generally light or moderate, on
the southern and central coasts Of this
section. followed by slowly clearing
conditions i'm most of this section. On
Tuesday partly cloudy to fair, warmer
weather will prevail with light south
erly and southeasterly winds. and on
Wednesday fair weather with slightly
higher temperature.
Evening journal., 1903-06-29
Summer School Opening.

This "a the opening week OF tne
summer session Of Goldey College, ana
a number of new students are entering
from this city and its vicinity; also
number from distant places. Miss Ruth
McLaurin. OF sumter $ G., VIII arrive
here this week to attend the college.
Cali at the college office. second
floor, Institute Building, Market street
corner Eighth, or write for the cata-
lOguc.
Evening journal., 1903-06-29
SALOONS WILL BE OPEN
No Orders viii Be Issued BY Police
Tonight.

The police are now confident that all
danger of AN outbreak between the
whites and blacks is passed. No or
ders will be used tonight for closing
saloons, and as a result these thirst
quenchng places viii be open for the
first time since Thursday last
Evening journal., 1903-06-29
commsnds saloon Men.

Judge william c. spruance this morn
ing in speaking of the saloons closing on
Frida yand saturday nights said; The
saloon keepers deserve a great deal OF
credit for their action in closing their
saloons" He added: Il understand that
all the saloon men willingly closed their
bars when requested to do so BY the peo-
lice" 81
Evening journal., 1903-06-29

honor, but also for the honor Of the
Presbyterian ministry.
Very truly yours,
William Laurie.
Supported BY Congregation.
It Is not likely. however. that the
Olivet Presbyterian Church. Of which
Mr.. Elwood is pastor, will submit quiet
~ TO any such drastic treatment. In
fact it has adopted these resolutions,
which were read from the pulpit yester-
da.
We the officers and members Of the
OliVot Presby terian Church. Whining
ton, Del, realizing the unjust criticism
being made uDon our beloved pastor,
the Rev. r. A. Elwood, by large por-
ton Of the public press, do place our
selves on record In the following reso-
buttons.
First-We express our firm belief In
our pastors honesty, integrity and
Christian character: our appreciation
Of his ministerial labors in our congre-
cation. and our admiration of his manly
Christian courage as expressed By his
pulpit messages and his life in our
midst.
Second--We record our belief that
his message of last Sunday evening
was both timely and true, sensible and
scriptural. and in no wise can the ac-
tion of the citizens on Monday night be
chargeable to that sermon.
Third-We order copy of these
resolutions placed upon the sessional
records. read in the church services OF
the coming Lords Day, and given to
the press for publication.
Evening journal., 1903-06-29
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Evening journal., 1903-06-29
Endeavorers 10 conduet servieea.

Beginning next Sunday evening the
evening service at West Presbyterian
Church viii be at o'clock and viii be
conducted by the Christian Endeavor
Society under the direction Of the ses-
sion. There VIII be no sermon.
Evening journal., 1903-06-29
COLORED MEN OPPOSE MEETING
Number Present Their Views to Chief
Black.

There is some likelihood of a mass
meeting of colored people being held
tonight to pass resolutions denouncing
the lynching Of White, and those who
accomplished it. The police, however.
will do everything in their power to
prevent the gathering of the colored
people. -a-4
Evening journal., 1903-06-29
Summer Drinks at Lxneh,s.

Hires Carbonated ROOT BEER
Ginger Ale, Club Soda, Sarsaparilla,
Bottled Beer and Porter, Ales and
Stouts. Call us on the phones. Fourth
and Madison streets.
Evening journal., 1903-06-29
WILL ENLARGE
RAILROAD YARDS
Pennsylvania Company to In
crease It's Facilities at
Edge Moor
HAS ROOM FOR NINETY TRACKS
Additional Space for Enlargement Left
When Yard Was Built, But Did Not
Think to Need It so soon-About
Twelve Tracks 70 Be Added.

There viii be extensive additions to
the new Pennsylvania railroads yards
at Edge Moor TO Accommodate the rapid
ly increasing freight business Of the
road.
When the yards were planned about
two years ago 1t was thought advisable
TO leave space for enlargement and ad-
ditlons. but it was not thought 1t would
be necessary to make them for several
years Now in less than a month since
the new yard has been occupied, IL mas
been found necessary to enlarge 1t.
At present there are thirty tracks
abreast. but space has been left for
ninety. and 1t is thought they Will be
placed In service before many years.
The contemplated addition this time
viii be about twelve OF fifteen tracks.
The abandonment of the Columbia
and Port Deposit railroad has caused
much additional freight work for local
railroad men. but this morning tho
work Is about caught up with. The
building of the new tracks VIII begin
as soon as possible.
Evening journal., 1903-06-29
Picnic POSTPONED.

The picnic Of the Diamond state and
l. y. L. Eoat Clubs has been postponed
until Wednesday July 1, az the request
Of Chief Black.
Evening journal., 1903-06-29
Clam Bake.

r. b. Morris will on Thursday after
noon and night give a clam bake Ia
John Fehls saloon, al Fourth and Tat
nall streets. All are welcome and viii
be cordially received.
Evening journal., 1903-06-29
chanae in RusIness Hour.

Commencing July I. 1903. our store
win be open at o'clock a. m, and
close at $50 o'clock p. m Open as
usual Saturday evening.
Lippincott & Co.
Evening journal., 1903-06-29
FELL FROM ROOF
Charles Faulkner Unconscious fol
More Than an Hour,

Loosing his balance from the roof Of
a two-story building in South Whining
ton. on Saturday, Charles Faulkner son
of William Faulkner, the roofer, fell
to the ground.
The young man landed upon his head
and remained unconscious for more
than an hour. An examination revealed
the fact however, that aside from a
sprained leg. young Faulkner was not
seriously injured, unless internally.
Evening journal., 1903-06-29

Don't forget the X. C. f. excursion
to Atlantic City. Thursday, July 2S.
Evening journal., 1903-06-29
cartmcII,a Calsimo.

a cheap wall fnlsh hat won't rub on.
Evening journal., 1903-06-29

CONTINUED on Fourth Page.
Evening journal., 1903-06-29

WEATHER: Today, Partly
cloudy, slightly warmer, light
winds, rain. Tomorrow, Partly
cloudy to fair, warmer.
Evening journal., 1903-06-29

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., 1903-06-29

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