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Evening journal., 1903-09-07
EEPRESSMEN HAVE
ENJOYABLE OUTING
Employees in This City Enter
tain Men From Number
of Other Cities

The United States Express Company
erploVrs IN this city susr e, very ell
l1.ablc outr-, on The ban..- of Mil
creek near ~ coddale, ON sunday. About
SeVcnty-iN'e employees from otier cities
enjoyed the hospitalities Of the day.
This is the 1rst of these entertainments
TO be given In Wilmington. IL Is ex-
pected that the attendance viii reach
20n next time.
Bascbau field sports and jolly
good time was the order OF the day. A
spirited game Of base bali resulted IN
Allentown and Reading being defeated
ry Wilmington by the score Of 10 70
ia.
Guests from Reading. Philadelphia,
Lebanon. Harrisburg, Allentown. Beth
lehem. Chester. Baltimore and Wash
ington u. G.. were present The out-of-
town guests were quartered at the Ho-
tel Wilmington. st.-..t
The committee and Wilmington em-
ployes wish 10 extend thanks TO an who
gave them assistance The committee
consisted OF W. O. Barkley T. r. Todd
and Eli sheldon.
Among those present from other
places were p. ID. Ciouser J. d. Me-
dana. H.. Constant J. s. Maurer, C. Me-
daria, +. II. Buckwalter J. NJ. q. Bold.
j. e. Madeira, W. IT. Becker. George
Souden. VIM. Heine, C. Souder from
Reading; c. II. Grant c.. Bant. J.
Shuttle. L G. Wells r. M. Robb. from
Philadelphia; VIM. r. Koch, J. r. Yohe.
George Heller, r. 3. Heller, L. Heller.
w. J. DeWalt VIM. Heinbach, E. J.
Schmidt. II. w. Schmidt from Allen
town; r. A. Grant and Robert Brandt.
from Lebanon; G. Rose Flint, Michi-
gan; +. Mccormick C. r. English.
George Schurerman, Chester: G. F.
Mutchler. Phillippsburg, n. j.; c. B.
Leveret. Bethlehem, Pa; W. i. Hoddl-
mott. BaltImorc
Evening journal., 1903-09-07
SPRINGS CARS FILLED
/. WITH PLEASURE SEEKERS
Employees of the Gas Works
Have Big Time at Pretty
Resort

Brandywine Springs Park was
crowded this afternoon. Cars going to
this pretty resort were filled by peo-
pie taking advantage Of the ideal con-
dition of the weather.
The scenic railway and Egyptian
Labyrinth did a rushing business.
Other amusements I'm the park We're
also were patronized.
Employees of the Wilmington Gas and
Electric Company this afternoon en-
tertained employees OF the Suburban
Gas Company. OF Chester Prepara-
tions al the resort were made for %
big time and the families OF many of
.he men were present
There We're some sports. - ludinr
a game of baseball between represen-
tatives of the two companies. The
festivities took ~ ce this afternoon
and an elaborate spread at the park
cafe followed.
Evening journal., 1903-09-07
PEO HAD MON'
COURT TOOK some
Judge Fined Him $50 and
Costs for Keeping Disor-
derly House
POLICE HAD A SURPRISE PARTY
Richard Short Arrested on Big Quar-
terly For Keeping a Speak Easy, Dis.
missed Because Of Prosecuting offi.
GERS Nesleet--other Cases.

Samuel Peo was arraigned In city
Court this morning charged with keep
ing "A disorderly house. He asked tho
court for a p0stponement In order that
ne might secure the services of law-
yer His request was refused as in the
opinion of the court be had sufficient
time since Saturday night when he
was arrested to obtain legal assistance.
he was given permission TO use the
telephone in au endeavor To get an at
torney to represent him. but returned
10 the court room and Informed his
Honor that he had been unsuccessful.
Judge Garrett then announced that the
casc would 20 on. but Pho suddenly
said. I'm plead guilt, got plenty
mon and spend 'em to- He was fined
$50 and costs.
Thomus Howarth was held under
5000 bail for the upper court on a
charge of stealing twine from George
w. Bush & sons Company. The case
against Nellie Potts charged with the
larceny of a ring was dismissed ON re-
quest OF the prosecuting attorney.
The case Of Hannah Smith charged
with assault and battery was continued
until Saturday morning next
Diol, Short Dismissed.
The case OF Richard Short colored.
charged with selling Intoxicating liquor
without "a license. was called for triai.
The offense was alleged to have been
committed on Big Quarterly az No. :
Lord street, where the prisoner lives.
Walter Johnson, colored. testified that
in company with a friend he went 10
shorts home yesterday week and re-
ceived two bottles OF beer FOR which
he put twenty cents In "a cigar boa
which contained n placnrd bearing the
words. 'for the benefit of surprise
party 10 he given hy Richard Short
iDrop ten cents la the box and you VII
be presented with bottle of beer
The witness said Short gave him IA,
beer.
Sergeant Howsate testified making
the raid ON shorts house and capturini
beside the cigar hox quantity OF we
goods containing Intoxicating ingrc.
dents.
Attorney John Lynn represented
Short and asked for the discharge OF
his client on three grounds: First, that
venue had not been proven. second
that the sale of Intoxicating liquors
had not been shown and third, that the
prosecution failed TO prove that the beer
sold was lager beer. Venue. however
had been proven. and the attorney
rested on the remaining two points. The
Court sustained his request. as Deputy
City Solicitor Baldwin Springer had
only proved the sale OF beer and not
lager beer. short was accordingly dis
missed
The case OF Magistrate Morris We'll
charged with allowing his dogs to run
at large without being muzzled. was
continued until Thursday morning.
James Hanigan was charged with
disorderly conduct and nned s. and
costs. like onense was preferred
against Peter polosld and Stepher
Lo.osN, two Poles. and a fine Of SO and
costs was Imposed on each.
James Brown pleaded guilty 20 O
ch.irfe Of corner loungiug and was nnec
81 and costs. and Henry Kane. colored
was sentenced 20 sixty days imprison.
lment for vagrancy.
Evening journal., 1903-09-07
THOUGHT STATION WAS FALLING

The falling OF waste water pipe from
the side of French street station caused a
furry Of excitement there this morning
for a few minutes among the Bis crowd
waiting for their trains.
Without any warning the pipe which
had become rust eaten and exposed to the
gasses from the passing engines crashed
down. pulling brick from the wall with
Il. II made an awful clatter and struck a
man in falling.
Many who had read OF the collapse OF
the round house last week fearing a rep-
etetion, hastened away from the vicinity,
but they need not have ben alarmed as
the station is one Of the most substantial
buildings in the city.
Evening journal., 1903-09-07
ARMED GAVALCAIE
GUARDS PRESIDENT
Mounted Police, Secret Ser
vice Men and Reserve Po-
licemen Insure His Safety

Syracuse. n. y, Sept. President
.Roosevelts special train arrived in this
city at $50 a. m. The President was
escorted by the 4lst Separate Com
pany and the Reception Committee to
Hanover Square, where he reviewed the
labor parade.
Extraordinary precautions were
taken for the Presidents safety. Six
Secret Service men formed a body
guard that never for an instant relaxed
its vigilance; mounted policemen sur
rounded the Presidents carriage on
the drive through the city, while Cen
tral Office detectives were everywhere
on the watch along the route.
Evening journal., 1903-09-07
NEW PAPER IN TOWN
IFS the Opera House Herald and Il is
All Right.

There is a new paper In town and 81
made its first appearance today. Il Is
the Grand Opera House Herald. and its
advent was fun Of interest TO newspaper
and theatrical people IN particular and
TO the theatre going public IN general. 1,
is rightly ramed. for IL heralds all Uhe
plays appearing at the Opera House. II
not only viii do this, but Will mirror al.
the important theatrical events both here
and abroad. From time TO time there will
be cuts of prominent sIage folk and scenes
from current plays.
Tho paper Is absolutely free and viii
be served by carriers every Monday. All
that is necessary 20 do in order TO receive
this interesting paper every week Is 10
I'M IN a coupon with your name and adj
dress, and take or mail it to the Grand
Opera house as early as possible.
Evening journal., 1903-09-07
WiInin9ton's Manufacturing Estab-
Hshments and Stores Give Thou
sands a HoHday-Big Street
Parade and Picnic

skilled
celebrating
Il
al
raraaed
relatives
Holiday
Institutions hoiday
Of N
holiday The brightly, but
keep the al
Evening journal., 1903-09-07
JOHN }. LIvsEY DEAD
Weli-known Young Man Died Yester
day After Long Illness.

After a long illness John J. Livsoy
died yesterday afternoon at his home, No
il2l Adams street Mr.. Livsey was q
years of age and one Of the best-knoWr
young men I'm the city. lie was collector
.or Edward H. Brennan before taker
i.ck He will be buried on Wednesda,
morning in She new Cathedral Cemetery
Requiem mass will be celebrated IN IN,
Sacred Heart Church at o'clock.
Evening journal., 1903-09-07
HOMAGE is PAID TO
ORGANIZED LABOR
BIG SHOPS CLOSED
Plants Closed Their Doors and Give
Men a Rest.

Manufacturing establishments I'm
Wilmington were at a standstin today
All the plants I'm the city have closed
their doors and the worlSmcn have had
"A holiday.
The day has been more universally
observed than ever before I'm the hls-
tory of the city. I'm the manufacturing
oicestn all was quiet. not q wheel
turned.
The shlpyard of the American Car
and Fountry Company was operated on
account OF several rush orders which
the firm has and which must be COM
pleted Ia a specified time.
A great muny persons left the city
The boats OF the Wilmington Steam
boat Company We're thronged and an
trains have been carrying crowds
away
Heretofore many OF the big works OF
the city have allowed their employees
20 so on but they have never closed
down before.
Evening journal., 1903-09-07
NEW 8, q 0. SIGN

II is Big and Bold snd In Color
Gold
one OF the newest sirps in town Is
that Of the 3D. & o. Railroad Company.
Il is at the foot OF Marke' street, .
the former -reilroad station there ana
announces to the world a large that It
s now the city ticket oiilce.
The sign is big, handsome one, the
large letters being Of gold. The Office
Is a decided convenience and is APP
nreclated by The public.
Evening journal., 1903-09-07
NO EXTRA SESSION
Two Vacancies in Legislature Would
First Hiave to be Filled.

AS a result OF an opinion received from
Attorney General Herbert II. Ward, the
members of the Legislature. who attend
ed the legislature reunion an Rehoboth,
decided not to convene IN special session.
There was a move on foot 10 convene an
extra session, but Mr.. Wards opinion
to the effect thta the two vacancies now
existing would have TO be filled befpre any
such thing could be accomplished. puts a
stop to the proceeding.
The two vacancies are those of United
States Senator j. Frank Alice and United
States Marshal William r. Finn. Each
now occupies a Federal office and is in
eligible to sit IN the Legislature.
Evening journal., 1903-09-07
GROWING UP AND GROWING OLD
Subject Of an Address to be Made by
L. Irving Handy.

L. Irving Handy left for Weatherby.
Pa, this morning where he is TO make
the address OF the day at the dedication
exercises Of a new school there. Mrs.
Charles b. Schwab. wife of the steel
magnate, donated the funds for build
ing the school and Mr. Schwab and a
number Of other prominent persons
viii be present at the dedication exer-
cises. Mr. Handys subject will be
Growing Up and Growing Old"
Evening journal., 1903-09-07
WEATHER BULLETIN

The New York Herald forecasts that in
he Middle States and New England to-
|iy fair, cool weather and slowly rising
|mperuture will prevail, with light 10
|esh variable winds, becoming mostly
Iutherly in the interior Of this section.
tuesday generally fair and warmer
leauher will prevail. with fresh southerly
II southwesterly winds and increasing
1rdiness near the great lakes. and on
Iednesday fair to partly cloudy and
R'rmer' with fresh southerly and south
3ss-eriy winds. probably followed by To-
4 ram or thunder storms. European
'amers now sailing will have mostly
Rr weather wath light northerly and
iheesterly breezes. becoming variable,
tse Danl.s.
Evening journal., 1903-09-07

Wilmington A. A.. 81. ..O11-311OO x-7
Braldywine.. o.. o.. D.. % 90 90 0 i 0 O-l
Earned runs. Wilmington A. A., 8.
two-base hits. Campbell and Matthews;
three base hits, Hummell; sacrifice hits,
Matthews and Hoffman; double plays
Hummel TO Matthews ITO Bananytne
Ballantyne unassisted; bases on balls. of
Faulkner. .; or Car .: off Cook, / struck
out by Faulkner 3; by Carr. 1; passed BAN
Chandler; wild pitch, Carr; left on bases.
Wilmington A. A., 4; Brandywine, q
time of game, TS5; umpire, Smith.
Evening journal., 1903-09-07
WILMINGTON 7,
BRANDYWINE |
West Chester's Aggregation
OF Ball Players Was No
Match for Locals
SERGEANT CARR WAS BATTEO HAR7

In the Fifth Inning He Was Taken Out
and Bradley Put in the Box--Wil-
minston Made Thirteen Hits off
Both.
Brandywine got its bumps good and
hard this morning. Sergeant Carr, form
erly of The Wilmington team. was put up
against the local stick artists and he was
touched up so lively that Cook was sent
out m the Fifth TO DO the twirling He
passed in some seorchers. Honest john
Hummel managed TO connect with a
swift one and reached third base before
the BAH could be recovered. He scored on
Faulkner's out.
"Rube" Faulkner held the Pennsyl-
vanians down to seven hits. which were
scattered throughout the game. The
teams Will play again this afternoon. The
score:
Evening journal., 1903-09-07
Death Of W. n. Nowell.

william II. Novel; died al his home,
No. llo5 West Seventh yesterday morning
Mr.. NOVEL; was q car builder by occu-
patton. lie had been ill for some time
He leaves wife aud two grown daugh-
ters, Miss Florence Novel; ana Miss Clare
NOVEL; teacher in the public schools
Of this city. The funeral viii take place
on Wednesday.
Evening journal., 1903-09-07
Fine Music at Asblry Church.

The Mezick Duett. known as the Pop
ular Singers" sang at Asbury Church
yesterday. Their songs were new. beauti-
ful and rendered with great effect. 1t was
a musical treat. The audience was large
and evinced great pleasur In the singers.
Six new members We're greeted at th'
altar by the pastor. One was an enginee
on the railroad.
Evening journal., 1903-09-07
VISITING PATIENTS IN AUTO
Dr.. Joseph II. Chandler Making His
Rounds in Automobile.

DIR. Joseph II. Chandler. Of Centre
lille. for . wcel, past has been visiting
,is patients in an automobile. AS there
ire a great many hills in that vicinity the
Auto" Company allowed the doctor the
se cf an expert chaffeur who is teaching
|im how to run the machine and testing
rs abiaiy to climb hills. So far its work
as been satisfactory. In order 20 attend
h his practice DR.. Chandler has been
4 |slng eight horses.
Evening journal., 1903-09-07
BUY GOOD GROCERIES

at Lynch's. II our goods are satisfac-
tory tell others. If not tell us. Lip.
toms English Breakfast Tea, quality
No. l, 35c. package; Ceylon and India
Tea, quality No. 1, S5c. package; quail
ity No. ?, soc. packages. Fruit Jars ana
zpices
Evening journal., 1903-09-07
Sustained Fractured Skull.

John Piner. colored, fel from the step
( New Castle car on Saturday night
nd falling to the street, struck his head
it'll considerable force. He was removed
P the Delaware Hospital where it was
scovered that his head was fractured.
is condition today was reported inn
'roved.
Evening journal., 1903-09-07
ceIebration at shelIpot.

There win be a big time at Shellpot
Park this afternoon and evening. At
2.3O p. m. Mr. Spohn made an address
in the theatre. which was followed by
a first-class vaudeville show. He viii
also make one of his popular addressee
in the evening. Besides the show. the
speaking, and the dancing in the pavil-
.on, there will be a display Of fire.
works.
Evening journal., 1903-09-07
EaaIes Return Homo.

Members OF the local order Of Eagles
who attended the annual convention IN
Sew York last week have returned 70
this city. Edward Krause was re-electel
grand worthy conductor OF the Grand
Aeric
Evening journal., 1903-09-07
No. Plneons Llh.rated.

six coops of homlns pi1eQns were lib
orated az French street ',ntion yesterday
morning by statimmastcr Thomas br.-
son. There were "a few over 200 oi the
birds ana they belonged 10 the Patters7n
Homine club. They ware liberated az s.2e
o'clock.
Evening journal., 1903-09-07
semI.Annual lnapeetlon.

Taking advantage Of Labor Day. when
the plant win be closed. the semi annual
boiler inspection will be held at the Dia-
mond State Steel Company today. The
WORKS were prepared for the inspection on
saturday.
Evening journal., 1903-09-07
NEGRO MURDERED
At CAMP GROUNDS
John Dickson Shot and Killed
Thomas Green at Willow
Grove
THE MURDERER THEN ESCAPED
Flourishins His Deadly Weapon He
Kept the Furious Crowd at Bay Until
He Was Outside woods-sheriff
Melvin After Him.
speclal 10 I'D EyenIng JournaI

Special to the Evening Journal
Dover Sept. John Dickson shot
and killed Thomas Green, aged 2a, at
ST. Paurs NJ. E. eoior-d campmeeting'
last night. After the shooting Diek-
SON escaped. sheriff Melvin is search-
ing for the fugitive. The coroner has
taken charge OF Green's body Attor-
ney- General II. 4. Ward has been nod.
fed.
The shooting was the result Of ar
lltercation between the two men who
have been bad friends FOR sometime.
After some words Dickson drew his re-
yolver ana fred at Green. who fell
nortany wounded. He uled In short
time.
Flourishing his revolver and threat
ening to shoot any one who came near
him the murderer backed to the road
and struck across the fields. lie has
not been seen since.
Evening journal., 1903-09-07
Enaine Breaks Down.

on account OF a breakdown to the en-
gine at Claymont. Delaware road train
No. 81. due here an S.2S this morning did
not arrive until 9.f5. IL was brought o.
by the broken engine
Evening journal., 1903-09-07
New Physician For Babies

At a recent meeting OF the managers
Of the Day Nursery and Hospital for
Babies, DR.. Arthur Maxwell Line was
added TO the staff OF physicians
Evening journal., 1903-09-07
LABOR UNION AFFAIRS

Union Adjusted.
The Central Labor Union yesterday
received a communication from the New
York Stercotypers ana Elec,rotypera'
Union stating that their trouble with ihe
u. S. Printing Company had been salts
fac.or!ly adjusted. and thanking the local
central body for the support they rem
dered.
communication from the Central la
bor Union of Washington, d. c., was
indoraed by the central body of this city.
They desire the dismissal OF w. A. Miller
from the Government service.
Evening journal., 1903-09-07
FELL IN LEAFS RACE
Philadelphia Man Seriously m as Re
suit Of Accident.

suit OF Accident.
George Fox of No. 3l44 Emerald
street. Philadelphia, attempted TO cross
a narrow bridge spanning Lea's race.
yesterday. and fell into the water. Pa
trolman Todd rescued him from his
position and sent him % the police sta-
tion where he showed signs of being
internally injured, ana was removed tC
the Delaware Hospital.
The authorities az the hospital re-
port Foxs condision still serious to-
day. but as ne Is suffering only from
the shock caused by his fall n Is
thought he viii recover.
Evening journal., 1903-09-07
Special Sale.

years business Of james ]. Corrigan's
Furniture Store. at Fifth and shipley
streets. Today the firm inaugurates a
special sale. which gives Wilmlnztoa
housewives a great opportunity 10 hag
furniture at a saving. Mr.. corTisan an
nounoes in another column chat . e,s.
count OF 10 10 $40, n ces.t- wall f>e a1o~t g
on purchases .ss.rs.A 1ss e.Ee. ent <h4p<
Evening journal., 1903-09-07
House Carpenters Union.
Inside Carpenters Union.
Tinsmiths' Union.
Plasterers' Union.
THIRD DIVISION.
Marshal. William Thatcher.
Y. NJ. S. c.. Drum Corps.
Diamond State steel Workers.
Krumlyn Flute Band.
Machinists' Union.
Polish Band.
Moulders Union.
Blacksmiths' Union.
Old Bricklayer in Line.

Old Brieklayer in Line.
NJ. J. Curry. one Of the oldest brick
layers in the city, with his two chill
dren. led the Bricklayers' Union.
The Delmarvia Telephone Company
had a float in line, with a boy dressed
as a girl ON It receiving 'hello" calls.
The Plumbers. Gas and steam FIT
ters Union carried transparency
stating the union was still alive. ONLY
recently this union had a strike.
The machinists made a good show
ing and eight of the oldest members
rode IN carriages. They We're Edward
Green. Charles Sale. Charles Agnew
Douglass Mclean. Edward Denney. Jo
seph Dinendall. Robert Lee and Ru
dolph Koepler.
The Bowers Glazers Union made
good impression both IN dress and il
numbers.
The blacksmiths and also machinist'
had floats in line with men at wori
on vises and anvils.
Many Houses Decorated.
The reception received all along the
line Of march was even a surprise C
the paraders themselves. From the
moment the first division left Fourth
and French streets at 10 o'clock until
Market streets about 11.30 o'clock
it was one continues round of ap-
plause. AT MY places flags and bunt-
ing were displayed. The business mer
and merchants along Market street
were especially pleased and proud OF
the showing made by the unions. There
were also several floats in line that at
tracted much attention.
Bakers Made Best Showing.
The Bakers Union made the besi
showing OF any organization IN the pa
rade. They had about 100 men IN line
wearing white uniforms and each one
carried a loaf Of bread. There wer,
also ten small boys among them anC
they received a great deal of applause
This union also ha da float on which
there was a pyramid constructed oi
loaves Of bread. Another feature OF
this union were two loaves OF breat
each of which would probably measure
eight feet Each loaf was carried b.
three men on either side of the line.
Manv Carpenters in Line.
The two Carpenters Unions had mori
men in line than any other organiza.
tiOn and made good SHOWING III Whlu
caps and dark clothes. The Hous'
Carpenters were about 300 strong an,
the Inside Carpenters had 200 member
in line.
The Electrical Workers, although
small in number were one of the fin
est looking bodies OF men i'm the parade
They wore white duck trousers, blacl
shirts and white caps.
The Bartenders headed by Timoth.
Blair as marshal. attracted a great dea
of~attention and was one OF the mos
lamusing features of the parade. The.
had float with a bar on 1t and fou
bartenderS mixing drinks. A maj
dressed as Carrie Nation followed tn
] float and would occasionally attack tn
bar. She was usually repulsed witt
/ bottle Of seltzer.
Evening journal., 1903-09-07
Henry vane.

Is a long after dinner smoke, 10c
straight. per box OF 25, $500. Dur
STEMS
Evening journal., 1903-09-07
PEARY AGAIN TO
TRY FOR THE POLE
Granted Three Years Leave
Of Absence to Make An
other Search
EXPEDITION TO START IN APRIL

Famous Arctic Explorer Expects to
Succeed and Outlined His Plans to
Naval cE.ials-Will Adopt Eskimo
Mothods.
Washington, Sert 7.-Commander
Robert g. Peary, U. S. N, the Arctic
explorer VIII make another dash for
the north pole Leave Of absence for
three years has been granted him,
with the permission Of the president
In his letter Of application for leave
OF absence Commander Peary briefly
Evening journal., 1903-09-07

Our CREED: To publish
INC news that oxgbt to be
Published; to tell the truth
that ought to be told, and to
put It Into readable form.
Evening journal., 1903-09-07

WEATHER. Today, Fair
and cool, slowly rising tenn
perature, light variable winds.
Tomorrow, Generally fair
and cooler.
Evening journal., 1903-09-07
BRANDYWINE.
sCORE BY INNINGS.

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