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Evening journal., 1903-03-07
Luncheon b tiistorieaI chureI
DIVORCES GRANTED
County Court Completes It's Work and
adjourns Without Day.

After hearing argument in several cases
the Superior Court and Court Of General
Sessions adjourned at 12.lO o'clock with
out day.
The court granted the following decrees
OF divorce: Sarah Hayden vs.. Michael
James Hayden; Louis Lingo, Jr., VS.. Lii
lian X. Lingo; John II. Nesslein vs.. Har-
ret Nesslein: Mabel S. Gibson vs.. Henry
G. Gibson; William A. Galloway vs.. Anna
b. Galloway; John n. Wright vs.. Eliza
beth ID. Wright.
Evening journal., 1903-03-07
MORE CHARTERS GRANTED
Mining Company With Capital of ST.
10000 Incorporated.

Dover, Del. March THE Dequesne
Development Company with a capital
stock OF 81 100000. was chartered at
the State House yesterday, to do a
general mining business. The incor-
porators are James d. Little, Cabins
vile, Pa; II. a. McLain, Allegheny
Pa, and A. L. Nesbitt. OF Pittsburg a
charter was also granted to the Rus
SIAN American Trading Company, with
a capital stock of 100000. The iMcor-
porators are from Wilmington. The
Baltimore Fidelity Warehouse Com
pany was chartered 10 operate a cold
storage plant in Baltimore. The CAPT.
tai stock is 100000.
Evening journal., 1903-03-07
WILL IMPROVE MAIL SERVICE
New Collection Wagons Will Be Put on
the Street.

Postmaster William II. Heald in a
few weeks will have another mail col
lection wagon on the street and at
least two, possibly three, additional
carriers added to the present
force Of thirty-five regular carriers
Permission to make the improvements
to the local mail service was received
by the postmaster from Washington,
and when made will be OF considerable
benefit to the people OF this city.
Evening journal., 1903-03-07
WOULD NOT SERVE
William M. Bell Elected in Smyrna
Does Not Want the Job.
speclal to Dc Evenlng Journal.

= = 711I11t7 "3I7II IIf1I'
Smyrna, March six of the new
members of Town Council were sworn
in last night. William NJ. Bell. elected
from the Fifth ward, refused to serve.
His resignation was accepted and the
Council next Friday evening will III
the vacancy.
At that time the committee will be
named. James c. Robinson was elect
ed president; II. S. Anthony, secretary
and S. J. Reynolds. clerk. The coun-
cilmen at the next meeting VIII make
arrangements TO borrow $4,000 to
complete improvements to the electric
plant.
Evening journal., 1903-03-07
OVER
LOSING BUSINESS
Pamphlets Sent to Corpora
ton Lawyers Trying to
Queer Delaware Laws
NEW BUT is LEGAL AND SAFE
That Business Men From All Over the
Country Send Papers Here Is Evil
denes That They Do Not Question
Legality Of Act.

Corporation companies OF New Jersey
are becoming greatly aghtaited over the
rapid growth OF the business in this State
under the new corporation law. Hundreds
Of corporations are being organized here
every year. which has greatly hurt the
business in New Jersey, and as a conse-
quence the New Jersey companies are us
ing every means possible to again get the
bulk OF the business.
Local attorneys have recently received
a very interesting booklet issued by the
New Jersey Corporation Ofhce and
Organization Company at No. az Market
street, Camden. This booklet is being sent
10 lawyers all over the country to secure
their business. 1t infers that the corpora
ton law OF the State OF Delaware Is un-
tried and not safe. with other allega-
tions it alleges that prominent corpora
tion attorneys seriously question the legal
ity Of the law.
Evening journal., 1903-03-07
SACRIFICED BEARD TO SAVE CITY

Chester. Pa, March THE Board OF
Health having decided that Special Inspec-
tor James Braman must chop OF his
whiskers. Bramail. under vigorous protest.
was compelled TO go to a barber today and
have the shears applied.
II was feared that the flowing whiskers
OF the inspection officer might be the hid
ing pee of some predatory or surrepti-
iious germ. Braman and his whiskerz
have never parted company before IN
thirty years.
Evening journal., 1903-03-07
CASES WERE HELD UP
Youthful Prisoners Must Behave in the
Future.

George Myers, Joseph Simeon and
Harry DeShields. three youths, were
'arraigned in City Court this morning,
charged with larceny OF scrap iron
from the Diamond State Iron Com
pany and upon the recommendation OF
Agent Frank Stout. of the S. p. c. c.,
the charges against the boys were held
up pending their future good behav-
ior
After hearing evidence in the case
OF Harry Leonard, a colored lad, who
was arraigned on charge OF stealing
revolver from James Wise. colored
the court upon. a report received from
Mr.. Stout committed the prisoner to
the Ferris Industrial School.
John Connolly failed TO appear to
answer a charge OF corner lounglng,
and his case was continued until to-
night.
Mary Cooper, colored. was fined SO
and costs for dlsorderly conduct.
Evening journal., 1903-03-07
PATRIOTIC SOCIETIES MEETIFE
Discussing Plans for Annual celebra.
tion at cooeh's Bridge
Each Year.

The patriotic societies and citizens Of
Delaware are holding an important
meeting at the Historical Building,
Tenth and Market streets. this after
noon. The purpose OF the meeting is
to discuss the advisability OF holding
an annual celebration at Cooch's
Bridge on September 3, which is the
date on which the Stars and Stripes
were first unfurled In battle. Last Sep
tember monument marking the spot
was unveiled. Prominent members OF
Delaware patriotic societies favor the
plan.
Evening journal., 1903-03-07
Won championshIp eams.

James Kane and Bernard McHugh last
night won the championship shuftleboard
contest at Al. Meals place, in Philadel-
phia. for 800. against Wilmington players.
The local men won out by seven points.
Another game was arranged TO be
played at kane's saloon. in Front street,
tnis CITY. at an early dte.
Evening journal., 1903-03-07
VACCINATED AND SENT TO HOSPITAL
-Year-old Child Suffering Because
Inocuated Wound Would
Not Heal.

Eva Phillips, aged 10 years. Of No.
$40 Monroe street, is suffering at the
Homeopathic Hospital as a result OF
being vaccinated. She was taken 10
the institution yesterday and her con-
dition this morning was said to be i'm
proved.
The child was vaccinated several
weeks ago and instead of the inocu-
lated wound healing properly, a large
abscess formed, affecting the bone OF
the leg DR.. 5. c. Frederick was cali
ed into attendance and had the littls
Girl removed to the hospital.
Evening journal., 1903-03-07
ALARMED
OVER THE PROPOSED
NEW "RLPPER" BILL
DIED At THE DELAWARE HOSPITAL
Victim Of Railroad Accident Passes
Away Early This Mornins-Re.
sides Near EIkton.

AS result OF being struck by train
on the Pennsylvania railroad on the
night of February "a, Thomas Schriver,
aged 35 years a farmer living near Elk
ton, Nd, died at the Delaware Hospital
this morning Of his injuries. lie sus-
tained a fractured skull and broken leg,
and was admitted to the institution for
treatment shortly after the accident
occurred 49,.
The physicians at the hospital tre-
pinned the injured mans skull, and did
everything possible to save his life,
but their efforts were futile. Deputy
Coroner Kilmer was notified. and will
prepare the body for shipment TO the
home of the deceased.
Evening journal., 1903-03-07
Amateurs Acquit Themselves Well.

"Rebecca's Triumph" a three-act COM
edy drama. was creditably presented py
the pupils of Miss Mahala II. Wells IN uhe
New-Cemtury Club Building last night.
The pantomimes, Tit for Tat and The
Ilbutlest Girls" also were given. Those
taking part in the drama were Ethel c.
MoVcy, Ethel b. Anderson, Mrs. James
AfcNullin, Nellie Lynch, Maude Moody
Philema Hardin. Lurene Pyle, Estellt
Grimes, Jennie Morris, Marguerite II
Wells and Mahala II. Wells.
Evening journal., 1903-03-07
SMALLPOX IN SMYRNA
Disease Carried There BY colored Man
From Chester.
Special to the Evening Journal

Special to the Evening Journal.
Smyrna, March 7.-Considerable un-
.easiness is felt in Smyrna today, as a
case Of smallpox was discovered In
Lincoln street yesterday morning. The
victim is color~d, and came here from
Chester on Saturday night to call on a
colored woman. The Board of Health
last night established a strict quaran-
tine and a booth for the watchman is
now being erected. Officers will watch
the house night and day.
Evening journal., 1903-03-07
CUT BROTHER WITH AXE
Three. Year Old Son Of =. Rossby Me-
Mullen Badly Injured.
Eneclal Id the Evening Journl

Newark. March 7.-Yesterday afternoon
Earl, the s-year-old Of I. Roseby McMul-
len, Of near Iron Hill, was badly cut on
the SIDE Of the neck and chin by his bro
ther with an axe, who was chopping a
tree
The axe glanced. striking the child with
the above result. The parents were absent
at the time. and when they returned DIT.
Henry was summoned and dressed the
wound.
Evening journal., 1903-03-07
Reception for visitou

A reception was given by Mrs. John
Perry, at her home, No. 6O9 West Sew
enth street, last night, in honor of
Miss Edna Hurst, of Washington.
During the evening several recitations
were given by William Hannigan and
Edgar Moore sang a bass solo.
Evening journal., 1903-03-07
To Ship Fire Enoine.

The old fire engine sold by the
Washington Fire Company to the Sin
gerly Fire Company, OF Elkton. some
time ago, and which has been repair
ed in this city, will be shipped tonight
to that place. The engine was built in
1866, but can still throw a stream with
the best OF them.
Evening journal., 1903-03-07
DOCS Not Affset Local Plant,

The strike now I'm several plants OF
! American Bridge Company in diff
.ent parts of the country will not af-
the works at Edge Moor. A rep
entative Of the company this morn
4 said the local plant would not be
ldered in any way. as the stopping OF
! other plants would have no bear
/ upon them here.
Evening journal., 1903-03-07
Miss MoEarIan Improvina.

Miss Florence McFarlan, OF No. $50 West
Second street. the young lady who remain
ed unconscious for two days nfter hav-
ing tainted at "a party on Wednesday
might, is much improved today
Evening journal., 1903-03-07
Shoe Stores NAV Close EarIv.

The shoe stores OF ahe city may close
every evening at G o'clock except satur-
day A petition is being circulated and Il
Is said alreudy eight prominent shoe mer-
chanta have signed M.
Evening journal., 1903-03-07
EIremen 70 Make westsrn TrIp

About forty members Of the Delaware
Fire Company will make a "trip through
the West i'm uhe fall Of 1904. Some of the
cities vlsGtedi will be st. Louis, Chicago.
Cleveland, and it is said the party will
leave about October, and win be aocom-
panied by q band.
Evening journal., 1903-03-07
Would Stay Outside Limit.
Special to the Evening Journal

Newark. March 7.-The matter OF ex.
tending the town boundary IS meeting
with much opposition from those whose
properties will be taken in the town Linn
It's. They argue that THE town authorities
already have moro than they can nde.
quatcly take care Of, but Council believestl
Is mixing the right move, and that the
new survey will prove profitable TO all con.
cernSi.
Evening journal., 1903-03-07
Mr.. Clark Makes Denial.

Theodore Clark denies absolutely
certain statements made in the Daily
Republican in recent issue. The
statements are to the effect that Mr..
Clark made remarks derogatory to
Senator Ball, and this he says is un-
true.
Evening journal., 1903-03-07
MANY Roats comina In.

AN unusually large feet Of sailing
and steam craft have been coming up
the Delaware river today. Many of the
boats have been frozen in the ice and
are Just making port after being Out
for many weeks.
Evening journal., 1903-03-07
Grounded Schooner Liberated.

The three-masted schooner Jennie
Lippett grounded on Rats Island yes
terday with a cargo of ice. but was
fioated on the next high tide. No damn
age was done the craft.
Evening journal., 1903-03-07
|. L. johnson Says the
People of Wilmington
Are ISIow and Awake
When 1t rs Too Late
TENDERS of Legislature
Deny knowledge of
Such BIII-EfOrts VIII
Be Made to Pass 1t

As a result OF the Evening Journals
pose OF the new ripper" charter bill
lich hassbehind Il a number Of Union
publican and Democratic members
the Legislature. there is indignation
pressed by taxpayers and citizens in
is city. The people OF Wilmington
. becoming thoroughly aroused, and
the ambitious politicians connected
tn the bill attempt to force it's pass
g, they will be heard from.
Previous to the appointment of COM
ssions in Wilmington, the city's
ances were handled in a careless
amer, and money was 1uggled in
ch way that much of it was. wasted,
practical returns having been real
d from its outlay.
Il Is admitted that a new charter
needed, but many persons believe the
N conditions will again prevail II
: Upper" bill is passed. This is not
ticipated. as a two-thirds majority
to in both houses will be needed TO
Ike the measure a law. 1t is said
Democrats will vote for it there is
doubt, as they have everything to
In and nothing to lose, but Il is the
inion Of certain politicians in this
y that enough Union Republican
tes cannot be secured.
representative Jones, who is named
der the new measure for director of
bile works, when spoken TO in ref
nee to the matter last night, said
knew nothing OF the bill, nor had he
IN approached in reference to the
'ition for which he is slated.
William, B. Clerk who is mentioned
the berth Of director OF public
4 lty, Is not a resident of this city at
n present time. He has for the past
5lr resided at the Hotel Walton,
iladelphia, and it is claimed did not
ve q rote at the last election held
Evening journal., 1903-03-07
EI-JUDGE MARVEL FOR MAYOR
His Many Friends Want Him to Be-
come a Candidate for This
Office.

A number Of prominent Democrats
are trying to persuade former Judge
David T. Marvel to become a candidate
on the Democratic ticket for mayor.
While he has not as yet announced
that he will be a candidate. his many
friends are OF the opinion that he will
be on the ticket. He is a popular man
and is probably the strongest candi-
date the Democrats could get.
Evening journal., 1903-03-07
Preparing for Summer Cruise.

Lamotte Nugent and Paul DeHague
have a gasoline launch fitted up. which
they will make several trips i'm this
summer. The men are clerks in the
Jackson and Sharp Compafy's offices
and the boat is being rentted by that
firm.
Evening journal., 1903-03-07
: eSQft
City Officials Talk.

secretary Wigelesworth. OF the
ard of Health. said this morning
Il a new city charter was needed,
mot such a one as contemplated.
chief Engineer Bond, OF the Water
partment, said that IL was a villain
: scheme to benefit a few men.
When seen by a reporter this morn
!. Street and Sewer Commissioner A.
johnson had the following to say:
As an office holder. 1 would not
my hand to prevent the bill pass
), but as a citizen I say it Is a
leme, and strenuously object to its
ssage. Politics are all powerful, and
people are slow to grasp the mean
of such measures until it is too late
do any good"
Evening journal., 1903-03-07
Clerks to Organize.

There will be a Retail Clerks Union or
ganized here within "a short time and 1t is
thought the organization will have ait least
200 members when it starts and many
others VIII come i'm after.
Evening journal., 1903-03-07
Mr.. Fraim Much Improved.

obert @. FIaim. the well-known at
ley, who has been i'll for several
with the grip. is much improved.
S is the first time in fifty years that
has been confined to his Office or
le from illness.
Evening journal., 1903-03-07
ElI<ton Lodqemsn to Visit Here.

About forty members OF Elkton
Council. Jr. o. U. A. NJ. will visit Win
ona Council in Eden Hall. ON next
Tuesday night The degree team OF
w6nonal Council will initiate several
members. r sFEx
Evening journal., 1903-03-07
No Flaw in Law.

When seen by a reporter for The Even
ing Journal this morning, a man who Is
at the head OF one OF the local corporation
companies said that he had received one
Df the pamphletss He denied many OF the
statements contained In it regarding the
Delaware corporation law and said thai,
while the law is comparatively new, It has
been construed as legal and safe by the
different courts OF the State. The fact
he said. that prominent corporation at
torneys all over the country send their
business to Delaware is evidence the
they do n7s question the legality OF the
enactment. He said that his company
alone organizes about 900 corporations
each year, and that the sole purpose OF
sending out the booklets was to try TO se
cure some OF the business Delaware IL
now getting.
Evening journal., 1903-03-07
clazer Entertain.

The Bower Glazers' Union gave so
cial entertainment in Shields Library
hail last night A musical program was
rendered and refreshments served.
Evening journal., 1903-03-07
Prominent Historian to
See Impressive Exer-
cises-Chief Justice to
Make Opening Speech
Most Elaborate Effort of
the Delaware Society OF
Colonial Danes for
America
This stone is a portion Of
"THE ROCKS"

On which tho First Swedish Colonists
in America Landed,
% March, 1888.
On this spot stood Fort christiana.
I Here were held the first civil courts
and the first church for Christian
worship in that vast region be-
tween the settlement Of Lord Bal
timore.on the South and the Dutch
colox IS on the North.
Erects1 the Delaware Society Of
Colonial Danes America, March
20, 1908.
The above win adol the monument
the unveiling Of which will be one of
the most notable historic events that
has taken place In this city for many
years. The stone viii stand upon the
spot where the Swedes first landed in
Delaware. on the bank Of the Chris
I tiana and the exercises win take place
on March 80.
Great preparations are being made
for the affair by the Delaware Society
OF Colonial Danes OF America, who
are having the monument erected.
Many invitations have been sent out
and there will be a large number of
persons prominently identified with
historical matters present.
Swedish Ambassador to Be Present.
The Swedish Ambassador at Wash
ington has been asked to be here and
viii In all probability be present
Chief Justice Charles 3. Lore. president
OF the Delaware Historical Society.
and Mrs. McIlvaine. president OF tins
Delaware Society OF Colonial DANES OF
America, VIII make the unveiiins ad-
dresses.
The date on which the unveiling was
to take place was March 20, which was
the date OF the original landing OF the
Swedes. in 1888. but It was found the
date falls on Sunday and the unveil-
ing viii take place on the Monday fol-
flowing.
Most Historic Spot in the Country.
Tho spot on which the monument
will stand is one OF the most historic
half acres I'm the country or course
plymouth Rock is an historic one, but
after the Pilgrims landed there they
left the place, but here the Swedes set
tied and remained, building Fort Chris
tiana and later settling the city.
Largest Thing Done BY Society.
This Is the largest thing the society
has ever done. Several other his
torical societies have tried to secure
the spot, but were refused by the Nc
Cullough Iron Company. on whose
property the monument is TO be To-
} Gated. They think the spot viii be
very valuable after a while. as 1t is
probable II win be covered by large
warehouses.
i The privilege was granted the Colon
ial Danes OF erecting the monument
lwith the understanding it was to be
fremoved when required by them.
Luncheon in Historical Church.
Following the unveiling exercises
there will be a luncheon served In Old
Swedes parish house to the visitors,
many Of whom are expected to be pres
lent.
Evening journal., 1903-03-07

The Evening Journals News
$ the Brightest and Cleanest
4 Any Local Paper.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-03-11
AGEDJ. 4. HERRICKBADLYHUR
FELL AT THE UNION LEAGUE
CLUB-SAID TO BE DYING.

Found on the Second Floor. Having Fallen
From the Mezxanine Peer--Reiatives
Are Hastily Summoned 10 the Cub
house-He Ii Seventy Years Old.
J. Hobart Herrick, former president OF
the Produce Exchange. was badly hurt In
the Union League Club late last night by
falling down the stairway from the mezza-
nine floor to the second floor, about twenty
feet. Early this morning 1t was thought
that he could not live.
Mr.. Herrick's family physician had been
called and one Of his daughters and Mr..
McKesson Of McKesson d Robbins. rela-
tive by marriage. were with him.
Mr. Herrick had just stepped out Of the
chess room when the accident occurred.
There had been a dinner at the club In honor
Of DR.. a. l.. Ranney. who had much TO do
with taking charge Of a billiard and pool
tournament among the club members.
In appreciation Of his efforts J. Seaver
Page, on behalf OF the club members. pre-
sented to DR.. Ranney loving cup.
A dinner before the presentation was
attended by between IFS and 200 members
The dinner was not long over when the
accident occurred to Mr.. Herrick. 1t Is
not known positively whether he fell over
the balustrade or down the stairs. He
was picked up by several members and
carried to a room on the second floor.
Jacob Hobart Herrick was born in Pearl
street in this city, Aug. 20, 1888, and became
a leading merchant in the grain business
as his father. Jacob B. Herrick, had been
before him. He was a graduate Of New
York University. In 1884 he became
president Of the Produce Exchange.
Mr.. Herrick's ancestor who brought the
family name to this country was Henry
Herrick, son OF Sir William Herrick. In
1859 Mr.. Herrick married Maria Amelia
McKesson, daughter OF John McKesson.
They have five children, Caroline McKes-
and Ethel Hull Herrick Florence Herrick
is now Mrs. Clarence II. Wildes. and Isabel
May Ii the wife Of H. Montague Vickers.
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The purchase Of large tracts Of land
running parallel with the Long Island Rail-
road and the macadamized roads In Queens
and Nassau counties indicates that the
construction Of the much talked Of auto
mobile speedway il assuming definite
shape The recent purchases have b-en
made In different names and the prices
range from ssoo TO 81 0o an acre. ., is
sAid that the outlay To date for land amounts
10 more than tI !OcoIDo.
Thus far the different purchases have
leon 40 arranged that the protested sps-ed-
way will swrrve In and Qua ana take IA
the many arisiocraiic oolonie. in Nassau
county I, l. aid thai there viii In No
sfads crossing
According Ia further T-poits the building
~ an auto trark sisDu' thf-e and halt
mile. Lpns la conjunction with the raoo
IfaGk planned for Qteefs 10 a part Ut lao
sefsfsl prolssf
fnxln..rs have lls-n surveying the newly
Ao,iulred lard and !, 10 aid thai sors ~ii
probably i-Ein on tisr -I--s'i~ay ~ soon a.
lils ~.sih.f l-ssoiis~ s@st