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Evening journal., 1903-04-10
WARD POLITICS
GETTING WARM
Some Candidates for City
Council Who Are Making
a Lively Canvass
FOUR AND FIVE IN EACH WARD
Thinning Out Process Will Shortly
Begin and Some Of the Aspirants
Will Be Asked to Take Back
Seat.

Councilmanic candidates are beginning
to spring up like mushrooms on "a damp
morning. as many as four and i've an
nounclng themselves IN one ward. The
thinning out process will shortly begin
and as a result some Of the enterprising
aspirants for office will be obliged to take
a back seat. The strongest man will in
every case be selected by the party he rep
resents 70 be pltted against his opponent
and several heated contests are expected.
In the Seventh ward there are, up to
date. four Republican candidates for
Council, William G. Taylor, William H..
Heine IL. NJ. Wiley and George Charles.
Hamilton Stewart. the present council
man from that district will not run again
and it looks as-if Taylor would be the cam
didate finally decided upon, although Il "a
said, Mr.. Stewart would have a clear field
II he consented TO come out.
There are also four Republican candi-
dates in the Ninth ward. James Logue,
Benjamin Spence, william Jones and Abel
Hughes. AS all the men appear TO be
equally popular there is some doubt as TO
which will be nominated. Prince Mousley
the present Democratic member IN Council
from that ward has as yet no opposition.
but there is a possibility that he will re-
fuse 20 stand again.
in tne Twelfth ward there promises TO
be an interesting race between III. =.
Lawrence and William L. Gongelhach, Re
puhllcans. The latter IS making n thor
ough canvass among his friends and Is
confident of winning, while nen close "a
Lawrence, say he will be nominated.
From present indications it looks as n
Charles Il. zebley, the present Demo
cratic Councilman from that section OF
the city would be nominated again withou
opposition. Several men have ben aslSe,
10 run against him but have refused to en-
terrain the proposition
William II. Aschenbach Is the only Re
publican candidate I'm the Flrst ward s,
far announced. George willis. Democrat
the present incumbent, has as yet n,
opposition.
Councilman Postles from the Sixth ware
expects opposition IN Samuel ]. Colven,
well-known colored man who conducts Z
paol room at Ninth and French streets
David Smith and Charles Anderson, boti
good Republicans, also desire the nomina
tion.
Councilman NJ. +. Cannon. Of the socon,
ward, Democrat, will stay in the race an,
seek reelection. Andrew Cole. a heate
for The Johnson Forge Company Is men
TONED as a Republican candidate.
Evening journal., 1903-04-10
VETERANS HOLD Open CAMP FIRE
Celebrated Appomattox Day on an
Elaborate Scaie-Many Promi-
nont Speakers Present
nent Speakers Present.

The Union Veteran Legion at its head
quarters last night observed Appomattox
Day. An open camp fire was held. The
rooms were draped with flags and bunting
and the Brunswick Fife and Drum Corps
furnished music. Speeches and patriotic
airs were in ordeu and a number of promi-
nent men were present.
Past National Commander John p. Dom
ahoe presided and introduced the speakers.
Leonard f. Wales made a mastery nd
dress on "Appomattox Day" and was
frequently applauded
Congressman Henry A. Houston, Samuel
Lewis and Past Commander Warren v.
IuXbury also made speeches.
Evening journal., 1903-04-10
WEATHER FORECAST

The New York Herald forecasts that in
the Middle States and New England to-
day fair weather will prevail, preceded by
rain in New England, with light and fresh
westerly to northerly winds and nearly
stationary. followed On the northern dis
tricts by slowly falling temperature and
probably by light frosts in and near the
lake region and Northern New England.
On Saturday fair weather viii prevail,
with slightly lower temperature in the
eastern districts and higher in the western
and fresh northerly winds, shifting to
southeasterly, followed by cloudiness in
the western districts OF this section, and
on Sunday fair and slightly warmer
weather. European steamers now sailing
viii have mostly fair weather and light
westerly breezes to the Banks.
Evening journal., 1903-04-10
PRESSING CLAIM
FOR DAMAGES
Delegation From New Castle
County Levy Court Visits
the Kent Body
DISPUTE OVER PAYMENT FOR BRIDGE
After Hearing the Claim the Court
From tho Middle County Body De-
oided to Call Special Meeting to
Act on Matter.
sneelal to the nron.nr 1n,,-

Special to the Evening Journal.
Dover, April 10-The Kent county
Levy Court held a special meeting here
yesterday to consider the claim OF New
Castle county for $1,000, which the
Levy Continent Of New Castle saw
kent 'owes New Castla President
Willitts and Commissioner Armstronp
OF New Castle, visited the Kent body
and presented the claim for damages.
In 1896 a bridge WAS erected over
tIemings landing. which separates
Kent trom New Castle county. the
cost being equally divided between the
two upper counties. One year after the
erection of the bridge the steamer
Brady, OF Philadelphia. ran into It
and demolished II. W. M. Scott. a
member OF the New Castle court. in
formed James T. Truax. a member of
the Kent court. who lived nearest the
bridge, Of the accident.
A committee. consisting of Messrs.
Truax Mayberiy and Clouds. was ap-
pointed for Kent to act with a com
mittee from New Castle county to sec
whether CT not the Brady would pay
damages. The committee decided not
to make the Brady pay for the accident.
and also decided to erect new bridge,
the cost to be equally divided between
the two counties. According to the
records Of the Kent county treasurer
and other county Officers, Kent coun-
TVS share of $4,000 for the erection OF
the new bridge was paid. but New Cas-
tie argues that Kent county has not
paid her share.
| No decision WAS reached yesterday,
and a special meeting OF the Kent Levy
Court will be called later to settle the
claim.
Evening journal., 1903-04-10
UNPURCHABLE VOTERS
LIFT UP VOICES AGAINST
. CORRUPT ASSISTANT Law
gonest Sons of Toll Clever Lawyers DevOut Ministers
of the Gospel, Skinfu1 Doctors, Manufacturers
and Every Branch of Trade Unite in Asking
the Governor to Sign Repeater

ly to catch the words of the son. II
was one of the best speeches Of the
day. In a conversational tone which
had the ring of earnestness, he eX-
planned that the Voters Assistant act
is unnecessary, since under the old law,
which yet remains, those who are
physically incapacitated from marking
their ballots may require an election
officer, to assist them. He said that
the members of the Legislature had
been sent by the people to repeal that
law, and they had done it. Did the
Governor propose to deny the demands
Of a majority Of the people? 1T is to
prevent the corruption of voters. We
know it, you know il, and we know
you know IT," Turning, Mr.. Bayard
pointed to the picture of Richard Bas-
sett and said that he was one Of the
descendants of that great man. and
that he was proud of that fact. "and,
said he. "some day, Governor Hum,
your picture will hang on those walls;
will your descendants in coming to
this place, look upon your likeness with
the pride which anhnates me? It de-
pends upon yourself" Mr.. Bayard was
generously applauded for his excellent
presentation OF the question.
MIR. Wells Closes.
The Rev. Hubert w. Wells Of St. An
drews Church. said that he represent
ed a large religious body, ana he felt
that practically all the ministers OF
the Gospel in the State stood with
him. He said that it was invariably
true that when all the clergy stood to-
gether a great principle was at stake
Civilization" he said 'is at the ban
for trial. This is a moral issue, and
as such must be settled" He feared
that the Governor was in an environ.
ment where the question did not appea
to him as it should, and that he shoulC
consider it from the broadest stand
point He closed his remarks b.
raising his hand and saying in impress
sive tones: "Sign that bill"
Mr.. Clark then thanked the Cover
nor for according the delegation
hearing, and the Governor replied
saying that he thanked them for thei
interest and would take the matter un
der consideration, and that whateve
he decided to do. his would be the re
! sponsibility. The matter. he said
would be presented to him in a differ
ent light, although much had been salt
and well said in the various addresse
he had just listened to.
I'VE thank you for this hearing.
said Mr.. Clark. Tt is your right" re
piled the Governor" G. 3. II.
Evening journal., 1903-04-10
DR.. M'CURDY TO PREcIDE
At Spring Session Of New Castle Pres.
bytery in Princess Anne.

The Rev. T. A. McCurdy. d. D.. of
Central Presbyterian Church, is moder-
ator Of the New Castle Presbytery. and
will preach the sermon at the srring
session to be held in Princess Anne on
Tuesday, April q. The Rev. J. r. Milli-
gan, d. D.. cf St Georges, is stated
clerk of the Presbytery.
AT this meeting the new standing
rules of the body win be considered.
and four delegates will be chosen 10
the General Assembly, which meets in
Los Angeles on May 21
Howard T. Wallace and Joseph S.
Hamilton will present the request of
the congregation Of First Presbyterian
Church for the installation Of the Rev.
Charles S. Stevens ais pastor.
Evening journal., 1903-04-10
TO BEGIN MAKING TRAINERS
Office of Enlarged Department Of Elec-
tions Open Every Afternoon.

The enlarged Department of Blec-
ticns will begin today TO make records
Of transfers at No. S3S Market street.
The Office OF the board will ha kapt
open hereafter every afternoon for the
balance Of the month for this purpose
from to ocock.
Evening journal., 1903-04-10
WAS BADLY INJURED BY A FALL
Mrs. Rose Dugan, Matron at Water
Witch Fire Company, Falls
Down Stairs.

BY falling down stairs at her home,
No. 1907 Scott street, Mrs. Rose Dugan,
matron Of the Water Witch Fire Com
pany, broke her wrist. sprained her
shoulder, and received n deep cash on
the side OF her head. Under the care
OF Dr. Palmer, Mrs. Dugan Is expected
TO recover, although her injuries are
OF a serious nature.
Evening journal., 1903-04-10
FILES PETITION IN COURT
Samuel Lees Wants to Be DISCHARGED
From Bankruptcy as Individ-
ual and Co-Partner.

Samuel B. Lees. a local merchant.
filed a petition in the United States
Court this morning for discharge in
bankruptcy as an individual and as a
co-partner with Samuel Lees and
Frank H. Lees, trading as Samuel
Lees Stores.
Judge Bradford set April 20 for a
hearing in the case. Attorney Horace
.G. Knowles represents the petitioner
Evening journal., 1903-04-10
shelIpot Branch Nearly Finished.

The new Shellpot branch Of the
Pennsylvania railroad, or the cut-off,
as it is better known. viii be put into
service about the first Of May. This
viii be a great relief 10 the railroad
men OF this city, as all the through
freight traffic will pass over the cut
off, and not come through the city linn
it's as at present.
Evening journal., 1903-04-10
SMALL HIGHWAYMEN
ROB BOY OF "COMMIES''

II. G. Carter. q small boy complained to
the police this morning that three colored
lads held him up az Eighth and New
streets yesterday afternoon and threat
ened him with bodily injury II he refused
to give them marbles The youthful
highway robbers proceeded to relieve
their captive Of all his 'commies' which
nearly broke the little fellows heart.
officer James T. Scott arrested William
Travis and two other colOred boys this
morning and Carter will appear against
them tomorrow.
Evening journal., 1903-04-10
ARRESTED ON SERIOUS CHARGE
New Castle Negro Locked Up to An
swer Charge Of Larceny.

John Henry Davis. colored. viii be
arraigned before Magistrate George H..
Hollis this afternoon on charge Of
larceny OF sG6 from the drug store Of
Farris & Son. New Castle. The theft
was committed yesterday morning
while John Jacobs, a clerk. was eating
his breakfast
The money was In a drawer behind
the counter. Davis worked about the
place.
Evening journal., 1903-04-10
EeII WhiIe AIiahtina From Train.

In alighting from Delaware road
train No. s5. due to leave here at SIS
a. m. w. II. Frazier, colored, living at
No. POI South Buttonwood street,
slipped on a curb at Market street
crossing this morning, and fell upon
his hand. cutting il so badly that he
was sent to Delaware Hospital in the
Phoenix ambulance.
Evening journal., 1903-04-10
Justice Of Peace for Newport.

Governor HUM yesterday appointed
John w. Phillips as justice OF the
peace for Newport. About twenty-iiVe
residents of the town Detitioned the
Governor to make the appointment
Evening journal., 1903-04-10
sreaI.~ater Fog Signal Out Of Service

Notice is hereby given that the fog
signal sceond-class Daboll trumpet Cblasts
. seconds, silent interval thirteen seconds,
at Delaware Breakwater East End Light
stStion, on the easterly end Of Delaware
Breakwater southerly side Of the en-
trance TO and in Delaware Bay. Delaware,
has become disabled. The signal will be
repaired as early as practicable.
Evening journal., 1903-04-10
COUPLE MAY WE'D
TO GET PIANO
Romance Connected With
Drawing for Rallied In
Strument
ONE HELD TICKET -OTHER THE STUB
Wilmington Bicycle Clubs Piano eoes
to Miss Muder, But Mr.. Nuqent
Says IT Will Soon Belong to
Both.

The drawing for the piano which was
raitled of at one cent a chance at the
Wilmington Bicycle Club fair was held
last night, and may be responsible for
the marriage of two well-Bnown VIII
mington young people.
While the fair was in progress q.
IAmott Nugent and Miss Noble Mulder
were frequent visitors, and on these
occasions the young mhn bought
chances on the piano. Some OF these he
would purchase In the. name OF the
young woman and others In his own.
Naturally the slips which contained the
numbers became mixed. and when the
drawing took place last night It. was
found that the lucky number was 49,
316, and that the name upon the stub
was Miss Mabel Mulder. No 1406 Wess
Third street. but when the number was
made know the duplicate was held by
y. l.. Nugent
The two young people were inter
viewed by the club officials to deter
mine which should take the instrument
There was no way OF dividing It. It
could not be sawed In half or otherwise
dismantled. The young people got to-
gether, and the young man finally
agreed TO let the fair contestant have
the piano. saying: "Oh, well, let her
have It. 1t may belong to both some
time. Blushingly, the young woman
agreed to receive the instrument. Thus
romance which might have had an
other ending was brought TO a speedy
understanding. and the young couple
walked away happy.
Evening journal., 1903-04-10
ANOTHER sMAsH-UP.

Just received three carloads OF fine
decorated chinaware. Special sale to-
morrow right OF the floor. Mcmahon
Bros, SOP King street.
Evening journal., 1903-04-10
rn cura a cold in one pay

Take Laxative Bromo-Quinine Tablets. All
druggists refund the money If 1t fails 10
cure. E. w. Groves signature is on each
box. 25c.
Evening journal., 1903-04-10

We consider the La France the finest
product Of the shoeman's art ever put
out at anything like the So figure.
Crosby & Hill.
Evening journal., 1903-04-10
viii Hold Special Meeting.

The Young Mems Republican Clup
will hold a special meeting on Wednes-
day evening.
Evening journal., 1903-04-10

Extraordinary offerings for the chill
dren in Shoes for Easter at Crosby &
Hilfs.
Evening journal., 1903-04-10

Sixth annual reception Robert Emmet
Literary Association. Turn Hall, Sth and
French Sts.. on Easter Monday evening,
April 10, 1903. Tickets, 80 cents.
Evening journal., 1903-04-10

Roof Paint and Wood Stains
Vt Cartmells, Sixth and Madison Sts-
Evening journal., 1903-04-10

La France Shoes and oxfords at
Crosby & Hills'
Evening journal., 1903-04-10
A Beautiful Stove

- beautiful 0toNc-
Made with Cartmell's stove enamel.
Evening journal., 1903-04-10

OUR cREEDs To publish all
the psws that ought 70 be pub
lished; 70 put il ln;o attractive
form; TO discuss fearIess,,
what ought to be discussed, and
TO disseminate wholesome
views Of lifa.
Evening journal., 1903-04-10
Lac Voice Of 3 eayard.

There was a feeling OF expectancy
when Thomas f. Bayard arose to
speak. Those who remembered his dis
tinguished father bent forward eager
Evening journal., 1903-04-10
TIE WEATHER

Today; Fair, rising tenn
perature. Tomorrow: Fair,
fresh west winds, becoming
variable.
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other State Necroloay.

QUINCY. Ind, Oct. 26-Marcus L. Orrell,
one OF the pioneers of this township, died at
his residence at this place on Saturday, and
which he had been a member for fifty years.
He was born in North Carolina or Aug. IS.
1870, and came to Quincy forty-nine years
father Of eleven children, the grandfather
of twenty-five children. and the great-grand-
father of twenty-three children. He was
justice OF the peace Cor forty-six years, and
was lifelong Republican.
SHELBYvILLE. Ind. Oct a6.-The dead
body of Mrs. Mary Smith, a resident OF
Hanover township. was found lying over
the top OF a chicken coop late Saturday
Morristown. She was troubled with cpl
lepsy and IL was thought that her death
occurred during an attack of this disease.
She was about seventy years old.
PARIS. ILL., Oct 26-David Huston. sr..
who was ninety-three years old last wednes-
day, died this morning at his home in this
city. Mr.. Huston was native of Green
county, Ohio. and came to Illinois in 1868.
OF three other brothers one died at the age
of lightweight, one at the age OF eighty
seven. and the survivor is eighty-six years
old.
SCOTTSBURG. Ind. Oct 2S-John II. ].
Sierp. editor of the Scott County Democrat
is dead He awoke this morning and COM
planned Of not resting last night and went
TO sleep again. When his wife went to call
him she found him dead. Heart trouble was
old, and was a veteran of the civil war.
WABASH, Ind, Oct. 26-Amos Kelsey.
one of the Oldest residents of Wabash coun-
ty. died this morning at his home in Lagro
township. He was seventy-nine years old,
and though he had no especial ailment he
was worn out completely. He had been a
resident OF Wabash county for fifty years.
He left a widow and two children
DELPHI, Ind, Oct. 26.-Mrs. Katherine
Humbert one of the oldest settlers of Car
roll county. died at her home in this city
yesterday morning from the infirmities OF
old age. She was seventy-six years old.
The funeral was held at the residence this
afternoon. the Rev. W. G. Smith. OF Oxford,
officiating.
BLOOMINGTON, ILL.,, Oct 3.-Prof.
George Turner died at his home in Kappa
tonight. aged thirty-fve years. He was
principal of schools at Hennepin. H., and
a widely known educator.
ELwOOD. Ind. Oct. 26-Cornelius Sprong
aged sevenfy-seven. a pioneer resident OF
North Madison county, died at his home near
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BEATEN BY FOUR BLACKS
COyyERsyILLE MAN HELD III AND
ROBBED ny NEGROES.
PIucky sullivan County Woman
Wagon Driver Badly Hurt mt Cross
ing-Other State News.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal

Special to the Indiana polls Journal
CONNERSVILLE, Ind& Oct. 26.-Consid-
cradle excitement was caused here by the
finding of Henry Miller. a young man of
this city. in a semi-conscious condition late
last night. He was gcing to East Corners
vile when attacked at a lonely spot by
four negroes. who beat him in a horrible
manner, then took his gold watch and all
the money he had. The perpetrators are
supposed to be OF some of the laborers
who were imported here by the contractors
on the sewer and street improvements.
SULLIVAN. md, Oct. 26.-Two men
visited the home of William Lammey, in
Cass township. yesterday. and demanded
money from Mrs. Lammey, who was the
only member of the family at home. She
fastened the door and the men tried to
break IL down with a rail. She secured
Winchester rife and fired. The gun kicked
her down and the shot went wide. The
men escaped. Their identity is not known.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-10-27
MOVEMENTS OF STEAMERS.

ST. JOHNS, N. F., Oct. 2s.-Arrived:
Carthagenian, from Glasgow and Liver
pool. for Halifax and Philadelphia.
PLYMOUTH, Oct. 26.-Arrived: Kaiser
Wilhelm III, from New York. for Cherbourg
and Bremen, and proceeded.
NEW YORK, Oct 26.-Arrived: Astoria,
from Glasgow: Zealand, from Antwerp;
Minnehaha, from London.
BROwHEAD. Oct. 2s.-Passed: Ultonia.
from Boston. for Queenstown and Liver
pool
LIZARD, Oct. 26.-Passed. Finland. from
Antwerp. via Southampton. for New York
LIVERPOOL, Oct. 2S-Arrived: Peru
Wan. from Halifax and st. Johns. ". r.
CHERBOURG, Oct. 26-Sailed: MoItke
from Hamburg, for New York.
HAMBURG, Oct, 26.-Arrived: Butcher
from New York.
HAvRE. Oct. 2s.-Arrived: La Gascogne
from New York.
GLASGOW. Oct. zs-Arrived: Columbia
from New York.
LONDON, Oct. 2s.-Arrived: Minnetonka
from New York.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-10-27
SCIENCE CANNOT EXPLAIN.
Some Mysteries to Which Men Have
Not Gained Clew.

Some Mysteries to Which Men Have
Not Gained a Clew.
Prof Simon Newcomb. in Harper's Mag
azine.
When the number and violence of magnet
ic storms are recorded and compared it is
found that they correspond to the spots on
the sun and go through the same period of
eleven years. The conclusion seems almost
inevitable: Magnetic storms are due to
some emanation sent out by the sun, which
arises from the same cause that produces
the spots. This emanation does not go on
necessarily, but only in an occasional way,
as storms follow each other on the earth.
What is it? Every attempt TO detect IT has
been in vain. Professor Hale, at the Yerkes
Observatory, has had in operation from
time to time for several years his ingenious
spectroheliograph. which photographs the
sun by single ray of the spectrum. This
instrument shows that violent actions are
going on in the sun, which ordinary OBJ
servation would never lead us to suspect.
But II has failed TO show with certainty
any peculiar emanation at the time of a
magnetic storm or anything connected with
such a storm
A mystery which seems yet more impen-
etrable is associated with the so-called new
stars which blaze forth from time to time.
These offer to our sight the most astound-
ing phenomena ever presented to the phys
ical philosopher. One hundred years ago
such objects offered no mystery. There was
no reason to suppose that the creator of
the universe had ceased His functions; and.
continuing them, ii was perfectly natural
that He should be making continual addi-
tons to the universe of stars. But the idea
that-these objects are really new creations
made out of nothing is contrary to all our
modern ideas and not in accord with the
observed facts. Granting the possibility of
a really new star-if such an object were
created-it would be destined to take its
place among the other stars as permanent
member of the universe. Instead of this
such objects invariably fade away. after a
few months, and are changed into some
thing very like an ordinary nebula.
a question of transcendent interest Ia
that of the cause of these outbursts. 1t
cannot be said that science has, I'D TO the
present time, been able 10 offer any sug-
gestions not open TO question.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-10-27
LAKE SUPERIOR ANGRY.

Worst Blow in Twenty-Eight Years
Steamer Wrecked-Two Lives Lost.
SAULT STE. MARIE. Mich, Oct 26.--The
steamer w. F. Sauber was wrecked off
White Fish Point, thirty miles from here
early to-day and Capt. w. T. Morris and
Oiler Frank Robinson were drowned The
rest of the crew Of nineteen men were taken
off the Sauber by the crew of the steamer
Yale. The Yale's crew worked from IL
o'clock last night until this morning res
cuing the crew OF the Sauber Robinson was
pinched between yawl boat and the Yale
and went down before he could be reached
Captain Morris was on the deck of the
Sauber after all the others had been taken
off when the steamers boiler burst and he
was blown into the lake. The blow on Lake
Superior is said to be the worst in twenty
eight years.