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Evening journal., 1903-07-23
EXAMINING THE
DAVIS PLANS
Consulting Engineer Leisen
Of the Water Department
Is Busy
TOO WEEKS TO ACCOMPLISH WORK
Does Not Think New Plant as Outlined
Can be Constructed for 100000
Piping Alone Will Cost 5000 1000
About Filter Beds.

Constructing Engineer Theodore A.
Lelsen. Of the Water Department is busy
al present examining the plans and speci-
ncations prepared by the Unitcd States
Sand Filtration Company for the pro-
posed new water plant. II viii likely take
two weeks 20 complete The work as there
are about eighty pages of drawings and
other matter TO be carefully gone over.
Mr. Lessen was asked az the new plant
as mapped out. could be constructed for
s6oOOo0 and he said that he did not think
1t could.
"rhe piping alone" continued the ~
gincer. "will cost nearly 100000 as a six
teen inch main win cost about $40 a foot
therefore you can see what an expense 1t
will be TO lay drain. especially II rock
Is encountered.
Il think. however. that 100000 will con-
struct plant sufficiently large enough
TO supply Wilmington with filtered water,
which is the most essential thing desired
gt this time. A little reservoir. say one
that will hold 100000 gallons of filtered
water, a pumping station two pumps, a
filter bed and the laying OF the drain are
the requisites necessary 20 accomplish
this purpose.
"Other improvements could be made
later from time to time. One thing that
must be done in connection with the pro-
posed improvements is the covering of
the Cool Spring reservoir. A basin con-
tanning filtered water should. without
question have q covering and Il will likely
be one Of the first things done by abe de-
partment when work on the improvements
actually begins"
Evening journal., 1903-07-23
HEAVY BLASTS INJURE
PROPERTY NEAR QUARRY
Overcharges Of Dynamite
Break Glass and Crack
Plaster

Heavy blasts of the Delaware Gran
ite and Mining Company are causing
great deal of excitement and much
comment among the residents Of
Brandywine village, who claim that
the jar from the blasts IS steadily in
juring their property and causing much
discomfort and damage.
II is said that the blasts are so heavy
that the glasses and chinaware in the
cupboards are broken and that the
plaster is cracked upon the walls. In
some cases the foundations Of the
houses have been damaged.
The blasts are made at II and 6
O'Clock and according to the residents,
much more dynamite is used than in
ordinary blasts. thus doing away with
additional labor.
Just what the people living in the
vicinity Of the quarries will do regard
ing the matter has not been deter
mined, but that they will take some
action there IS no doubt, as they are
indignant over the affair.
Evening journal., 1903-07-23
MAN WITH ICE tones
HELD EMPLOYEES AT BAY
Supposed Maniac on Dela-
ware River Pier Was Only
Crazy Drunk

Armed with q pair of ice tongs John
Cassidy held the employees of the p.
& r. Railroad at bay on the Delaware
River pier this morning for several
hours. No one could 80 near him and
when any attempt was made to sup
press his wild cursing he would back
against one of the piles and defy any
one to touch him.
He went out to the pier on the ex-
cursion train that meets the steamer
Cape May, but was orderly enough
until all the passengers had boarded
the boat and started on himself. The
guard demanded a ticket. He had none
and tried TO convince him he was a
prominent man. When one would fail
he would swear he was another. The
boat and train finally left the pier but
the man did not.
He began a steady pace up and down
the wharf armed with the ice tongs,
muttering threats against the railroad
and all it's employees. The men at the
pier tried to get him away but he
stampeded the Office force who tried TO
route him. They thought he was
crazy and teiephoned the police sta
tion that a maniac was in possession
of the wharf. He held full sway until
the patrol wagon and officers arrived
when he became submissive and was
escorted to the police station. lie will
tell the judge in the morning probably
why he was on the war path.
Evening journal., 1903-07-23
FIREMEN AGAIN AFTER
CITY G0UNCILMEN
No Hope of Combining Res
cue and independence Fire
Companies

Delegations from the Rescue and the In
dependence Fire Companies appeared be-
fore the Fire and Law Committees Of
City Council last night to Impress upon
the members Of these committees the
necessity of establishing fire companies
in their respective districts. The council
men discussed the matter with the fire.
men, and that was about all that was
done.
There has been some talk. that II both
companies should combine, council would
be more favorably disposed toward recog-
nizing an organization I'm that section of
the city, but Il Is hard to say what the
body would do in the event Of such a
thing transpiring. From present indica-
tions, however, It does not look as If
both companies would get together for a
number of reasons, principally the polit-
ical side of the question. The Rescue is
said to be a Democratic organization,
while Magistrate Francis Bradley is
president of the Independence Company
casting a Union Republican reflection over
that organization.
Before City Council recognized the
Brandywine Fire Company, an effort wa,
made to get the three organizations TO-
gether, but the movement met with NJ
success and upon the recommendation o
the then councilman from the Nintl
ward. Prince A. Mousley. the Brandywin
Company was recognized and secured IT
appropriation at Dover during the las
session of the General Assembly. The In
dependence organization, not dismayed b.
City Councils action in refusing TO recog
nize st as a part of the Wilmington Fir
Department, also went Ito Dover but me
with no success.
The Union Company was at the Stat
capital at the same time. but was cas-
aside by the help of the Union Republi
can members Of the Legislature. VIII
were miffed because the Independence
Company did not secure recognition.
Durstein's Rothchilds Especiales 6
Segar at Stores.
Evening journal., 1903-07-23
could Not Ks Feet.
POPE BORNE TO ST. PETERS
Mournful Procession Follow the Body
to the Vatican.

Rome, July 23.-At O'Clock last
evening all wes in readiness to take
the body of the pope from the Vatican
to the basilica of st. Peters. The
mournful procession gathered around
the bier. which was gently lifted by
the Sediari, who in the lifetime of
Leo XIII. had carried him in the Sedia
GestatOria. The dead pontiff was now
clad in all the pomp of his holy Office.
About him had been placed the sacer-
dotal robes used only when he cele-
brated a grand mass The vestments
we're those which he wore for the last
time in life in the hall of the consis-
tory when he confirmed the appoint
ments of Archbishops Farley, Of New
York, and Quigley, of Chicago, June
25 last The golden mitre, the gilded
stole, the white cape, the red chasuble,
the pontifcal pallium and the papal
tunic, an were there. Nothing which
was emblematic OF the power welded
by the dead man for more than quar-
ter of a century and for centuries by
his predecessors had been omitted
Leading the procession as 1t passed
out OF the throne room came the
grooms carrying lighted torches. Be
hind them. walking with measured
tread, were the aged mace bearers and
other domestics of the papal house
hold The picket of the noble guard
and all the clergy of the Vatican.
wearing their surplices. followed. I'M
mediately in front of tthe bier the pom
tifcal silver cross was held aloft Be
hind the bier came the three nephews
of the late pope, Counts Ricardo and
Camille Pecci and Count Canarli
The air was heavy with incense
from the oensors swinging constantly
beside the body The Franciscan pen
itentiaries still kept up the unceasing
refrain of intercession.
At the hall of Palacraniere the cor
tege came to a standstill. There the
cardinals, who had been waiting in
the hall Of the consistory, took their
places Immediately behind the nephews
Their scarlet had been putaside fol-
the violet robes which are only worn
when princes Of the church are in
mourning.
Once more the procession, with the
bier now fanked by the Swiss guards
moved on. After the cardinals cam,
the whole diplomatic body accredited
TO the Vatican and the representatives
of the knights of Malta. The latter
were followed by the marshal OF the
conclave. Prince Chigi; the master o.
the holy hospice, Prince Ruspoli, an'
the commander of the noble guards
Prince Rospigliosi, all I'm magniheen
uniforms. Then came the prelates o
the chamber and knights Of the Cap
and Sword in their medieval Spanisl
robes. The noble and Swiss palatin
guards brought up the rear. The Unite
States were represented in the process
sion by Monsignor Thomas Kennedy
rector OF the American college.
No monarch was ever followed Z
the tomb by more imposing ARA,
Led BY the cardinals. prelates an
CONTINUED on Fourth PGgs.)
Evening journal., 1903-07-23
Personal Notes.

Mr.. and Mrs. Henry G.. Swayne have
gone out 10 Guyencourt for the summer.
John w. Brady will spend Sunday in
Rehoboth.
Samuel Tucker. who was injured on the
Pennsylvania railroad at Gray's Ferry
will resume his duties tomorrow.
Mr.. and Mrs. William r. Hayes are
spending a vacation at the Delaware
Water Gap and Cape May.
Matthew M. Hynson is visiting his
grandfather. q. l.. Hynson, in Milford
Mrs. Henry Blouth VIII spend the
next two weeks Ia Pennsgrove.
The Rev. G. n. Spaulding of Laurel
was in the city today.
Evening journal., 1903-07-23
Minor Cases.

John Cummins and Michael Clark
were each sentenced to thirty days
Imprisonment for vagrancy and Ar
thur Redman, colored, was fined So and
costs for disorderly conduct.
Charles Sparks. the 9-year-old coll
ored lad, who took bicycle from in
front of II. w. Vandever's store al
Eighth and Market streets on Tuesday
was committed TO the Ferris Industrial
School on the recommendation OF
Agent Frank Stout of the S. p. c.. c.
Sparks was one of the two colored boys
who drove off with a team belonging to
a local resident sometime ago and at
tempted to sell it for So. He would
have been committed TO the school at
that time, but was not Of the required
age.
Kate Bickta, a pretty young woman
was fined SO and costs for disorderly
conduct and a fine of SO was imposed
on John Wilhelm for assault and bat
terry.
Evening journal., 1903-07-23
Penn Rose Building Lots.

The sale Of building lots at Penn
Rose is meeting with unusual success.
Nearly all the lots opened for sale July
aih are now sold and many houses viii
soon be erected.
The company have many applications
for lots and have purchased a large
tract Of land adjoining Penn Rose,
which is now being laid out in streets
and avenues BIZ Civil Engineer William
A. Kinney, according to the official
map of the City Surveyor. The opening
sale of this new tract will begin Sat-
urday, August I.
Evening journal., 1903-07-23
MRS. ZIMMERMAN DEAD
Well-known German Woman Sue
eumbs to Heart Disease.

Mrs. Catharine Zimmerman, aged n
years, a well-known German woman, died
suddenly at her home yesterday afternoon
OF heart disease. She conducted a little
grocery store at the southeast corner OF
Fifth and Monroe streets for many years
and up 10 the time Of her death was able
20 attend to business.
A daughter survives her and she was IN
Philadelphia when her mother was
striken. The neighbors, upon hearing
the news went TO the womans aid an,
Dr. John C.. Fahey was summoned. She
rallied but died about two hours after
ward.
Evening journal., 1903-07-23
LAURA BIGeAR GAVE DEED
She Concludes Settlement Of Her
Claim Against Bennett Estate.

New York. July 2s.-Laura Biggar
gave a quit claim deed yesterday to
Peter J. McNulty and others, executors
of the Henry +. Bennett estate. cover
ing the property at Nos. 3O3 and sos
East Seventy-second street, No. 1884
Second avenue. No. 363 West Fifty
sixth street. and a plot in the rear OF
Nos 4s5 ard 437 East Seventy-sixth
street. The consideration was nominal.
and the Transfer was legal formality
connected with the recent settlement
Of the rluims of the former actress
against the estate.
Evening journal., 1903-07-23
PENN MAKES GOOD
Ericsson Line Steamer Made Twenty
three and a Half Miles on
Trial Trip.

The Steamer Penn, built by the Har-
land and Hollingsworth Company for
the Ericsson Line TO ply between Phil
adelphia and Baltimore. through the
Delaware and Chesapeake canal, left
the dock of the company early yes
tcrday morning and was given trial
ON the Delaware River. The boat
made 23ia miles an hour and was last
night delivered TO the owners at Phila-
delphia.
General Manager Lockhart-- was on
the boat during the trial and was well
pleased with the working of the boat.
Another steamer. the Cecil. an exact
counterpart of the Penn, will be fin
ished in "A short time. The boats are
among the best ever built by the local
firm.
Evening journal., 1903-07-23
WANTED HER CLAIM
Woman Was Creditor Of Harlan and
HoIIinasworth Company for S2.76.

While ahe capitalists and other creditors
We're holding the meeting 90 see what
plans could be devised for keeping the
Harlan and HolllnBsworth Company I'm
operation, OF the securing Of their money,
woman entered the office of the COM
pany and telling the clerk she was a
creditor explained that she dlo not like
the idea Of going into the meeting, COM
posed exclusively OF men, ana asked II
some one might represent her in the meet
ing. The clerk told her he would secure a
man. and casually asked what the amount
of her claim was. She hustled up to the
window and In a confidential way said Il
is S2.76. The clerk nearly tainted, but he
secured her a representative who stood
shoulder to shoulder with capitalists who
had thousands Of dollars IN the concern.
Evening journal., 1903-07-23
WANTED MONEY
After City Council for institute Libra
rvs Appropriation.

I'm hchalf Of tho Institute Free Library,
William Bancroft appeared before the
Finance Committee Of City Council last
night. and wanted to know why the in-
sutution did not get IT'S regular appro-
priation for the month Of June. IL was
explained to him that the Board Of Edu-
catloa from which THE library draws ITS
allowance. had been paid Its appropriation
for last month and Il was up to that body
to settle the matter.
Mr.. Bancroft was evidently under the
impression that council was holding some
of the Board of Eduoaton's money back
ana for that reason the Institute Free
Library had not been paid Its regular ap-
propriaiion. He was satisfied with the
explanation made by the Finance Com
mit'ee ana viii now lsolS to-sise Board Of
Education for tho money.
Evening journal., 1903-07-23
BROTHERS BURIED TODAY
Impressive Services at the Funeral Of
William II. and Michael Hare.

The double funeral Of the Hare
brothers. William H., aged 30 years
and Michael. aged "a years, took place
from their late home, No. 1908 Chest
nut street, this morning. Services over
the remains of the deceased were held
az St. PaUi's r. c. Church.
A. large number Of friends Of the
young men attended the ceremonies
preceding the interment. and resrei
was expressed on all sides at the un-
timely end of the brothers. The bodies
were laid side by side IN he New
Cathedral Ccmetcry.
Evening journal., 1903-07-23
After New eeneraI eeeretary.

a committee Of the Young Mems
Christian Association. With General
Secretary T.. Q. Sellers, is at work
upon the matter Of a new general Sec
retary. since Mr.. Sellers is to retire
from that work, 20 take a position with
the Euclid Avenue Baptist Church.
Cleveland, Ohio. Perhaps by Septem-
Der 1. an available man will have been
secured
Evening journal., 1903-07-23
opsrator sawyer Vas III.

The report that Charles Sawyer, the
telegraph operator, who was at the tower
where the wreck Of the Norfolk express
occurred on Monday night was absent,
gained oredance through the illness Of
Mr.. Sawyer. 1t is said all the signals in
tine tower were set properly.
Evening journal., 1903-07-23
pr. cooner lmprovinn.

Or. Alexander Lowber has returned
from Camden, whore he visited DR..
Cooper, Of the State Board Of Health.
Although Dr. Cooper suffered a slight
stroke of paralysis his condition is not as
bad as has been reported. He is now able
to walk about the house.
Evening journal., 1903-07-23
Diamond State Shut Down.

The Diamond State Steel Companys
plant is closed down on account OF one Of
the shoes In the fly wheel breaking yester-
day. The plant will not be in operation
before Monday as the damage cannot be
repaired before that time.
Evening journal., 1903-07-23
WEATHER FORECAST

Tho New York Herald forecasts that On
the Middle States and New England to-
day partly cloudy TO fair weather and
tower temperature will prevail, with local
rains on tho coasts and Hight TO fresh var
liable winds. mostly westerly ln this sec
uon. On Friday fair weather and slowly
rising temperature will prevail, with light
to fresh variable winds, and ON Saturday
fair and slightly warmer weather.
Evening journal., 1903-07-23
D. W. Lyneh co.. er0eerIes.

Headquarters for Fruit Jars, Jelly
Glasses. Tin Cans, Sealing Wax and
Jar Rubbers, Pure Spices. Main
store. Fourth ana Madison streets:
branch store, Eighth and King streets
Evening journal., 1903-07-23
BASEBALL GAMES.
To-dayi

UTUNTl
Wilmington A. A. VS.. Williamsport.
Wilmington VS.. Penn Park.
Tomorrow;
Wilmington vs.. Penn Park.
Wilmington A. A. vs.. Williamsport.
Evening journal., 1903-07-23
3ooiaIist Makes Address.

At Fifth and Market streets last night
George II. Goebel n Socialist, spoke for
about two hours. At times he was sur
rounded by a large crowd. he Is the ma
tional organizer OF the Socialist party.
Evening journal., 1903-07-23
Eiremen 70 vIsit Member.

James Kirk will entertain the Delaware
Fire Company at Pcnnsgrove on next
Sunday Mr. Kirk is a member Of the
company and among the other induce
meuts. z0-peund snapper will be pre-
pared for the guests.
Evening journal., 1903-07-23
Mad Doa Scare.

There was mad dog scare at Harrison
and Conrad streets yesterday afternoon
for come time and had not the dog. which
had several fits, died, some of the women
Of that section would have had mysteries.
Evening journal., 1903-07-23
HUSBAND SHOOTS
At NEW B0ARDER
Found Him Conversing With
Wife at Four O'clock in
the Morning
EXCITING CHASE OF FUGITIVE
Without Hat John Lawless Jumps on
Train and Eludes Pursusrs Who
Followed Him to French Street sta
tion-Has Not Been Seen Since.

Chased by an irate husband and sew
cral boarders IN all stages OF undress.
who had been awakened by a pistol
shot, John Lawler dashed down Front
street early yesterday morning and
escaped his pursuers by boarding a
northbound passenger train which was
just pulling out of French street sta
ton.
The trouble started IN the boarding
r. use of Michael Pelice at Front and
Shipev streets. Waking up at
o'clock IN the morning and missing his
wife from the room. Police began a
detour Of the house. In the frent room
he found her in earnest conversation
with Lawier and securing a revolver
fired. The bullet went wide OF the
mark and Lawier, seeing the husband
preparing 10 fire again grappled with
him, wrenching the weapon from his
grasp He threw it IN Il corner OF the
dimly-lighted room and made good his
escape not waiting TO get his hat. The
melee aroused several boarders In the
house. who appeared TO investigate the
trouble. They opened the door just as
Lawler made his exit into the street.
and thinking he was robber, CAV.
chase. but spurred on by fear, the fu-
gitive distanced his Dursuers and
plunged uDon the train which bore him
away from the scene OF the conflict.
Several of the boardcrs had given
Mrs. Police money to save for them,
but she had given II into the keeping
OF another. and the whole crowd was
taken to the police station where the
financial difnculties were Strengthened
out. but not domestic troubles, as has
4 Police left the house and his wife.
Evening journal., 1903-07-23
Given a Diamond Rino,

In recognition OF his faithful services as
driver of the Phoenix Fire Company for
thirty years James J.. Patterson was pre-
scnlod with a diamond ring by the nem-
bers OF the company.
Evening journal., 1903-07-23
STOCK Market Quiet.

The stock market was unusually
quiet today Although fractionaily
higher things are decidedly dun in the
market and no furry is expected.
Evening journal., 1903-07-23
WILL NOT RESIGN
Policy Gambler Intends to Hold on to
Job.

Reports that John T. Mcdowell
would not assume his duties as clerk
% City Treasurer Frederick c, Mann
mele to which position he was recently
elected by City Council, We're knocked
in the head yesterday by Mcdowell de-
claring he had no intention to resign.
He spent a portion of yesterday in the
treasurer's Office becoming familiar
with his new duties.
Mcdowell has been twice found
guilty OF policy writing in the Court
of General Sessions and each time
sentenced to pay a fine
Cool for Summer.
Stain your floor with Cartmelrs var
nish stain.
Evening journal., 1903-07-23
The Russian Prince Clears.

The British steamship Russian Prince
cleared yesterday for Dieppe France,
with l.gi5.2OO gallons Of oil. Her cargo is
valued at S65,22i.
Evening journal., 1903-07-23

Another lot Of nne Meerschaum Pipes
from So TO SIS. Gail and see them. The
largest assortment OF Pipes in the city.
Durstein. S e. Second st.
Evening journal., 1903-07-23
PUBLIC VIEW
P0NT|FF'S BODY
Remains Were So Placed
That 1t Was Impossible
to Kiss Feet
ITALIAN TROOPS ON GUARD
Old Woman Beat the Crowd Into the
Chamber Where the Body Of the
POntiff Lay-Throns Waited for
Doors to Open.


Rome, July 23.-At 6 o'clock this morn
ing the doors of St. Peters were thrown
open, and from that time until O'Clock
this afternoon the general public passed
through to take a last look at the remains
of the late Pontiff, Leo XIII. At 3 o'clock
the doors were again closed, only the spe-
cially invited being admitted from to 8
this evening. This program Will be car
ried out tomorrow and Saturday.
While an immense crowd today viewed
the remains, no one remained in St.
Peters Square over night for the opening
of the doors, as every one realized that the
three days the body would Tie in state,
would give ample time and opportunity.
At daybreak. however, the people began
TO gather, and at 5.45 o'clock the square
had an animated appearance.
Thousands Had Gathered
BY COS two thousand had gathered out
side the gate. Many of these were work
ingmen and shop girls, forming a typical
Roman crowd. All were chattering away
in their usual gossip, while most We're at
tired in light -colored clothes on account
of the heat. Many however, had a touch
of black while some devout women were
In complete mourning.
Could Not Kiss Feet.
At 6.O6 the gates were opened. The first
person through was an old Italian woman
with rings in her ears. Then came a
crowd Of men and boys. who raced up the
steps at top speed. All, however, when
they reached the portal removed theii
hats and entered reverently. The catafal.
que was so placed that the Pontiffs feet
were more than a yard behind the chapel's
iron railing. so that it was impossible tC
kiss the sacred shoes or even TO kneel
Only a glance was allowed.
Evening journal., 1903-07-23
COCHRAN HOLDSlH.
BACK DECISION
Will Consider Evidence in
Patrolman Serson's Assault
and Battery Case
TWO OF DEFENDANTS DISMISSED
Howard C. Pyle, William D. Grady and
E
Newton Mount arc the Three Young
Men Held on the chsree-Will be
Disposed Of Tuesday.

A large number Of spectators were pres
ent al this mornings session of city
Court. attracted by the assault and bait
terry case OF Howard C. Pyle, Clarence
Thompson, William ID. Grady and Newton
Mount. The young men were arraigned
on a charge of assaulting Patrolman Rob
ert Serson. Attorney j. Frank Ball repre-
sented the defendants and entered a plea
of not guilty for each prisoner.
Officer Serson testified that on Monday
evening while riding on an East Fourth
street car in citizens clothes. a number
OF small boys threw several stones at the
trolley, one of which struck passenger.
He jumped on the car and gave chase to
the lads. The youngsters led the police
man TO Front ana Poplar streets and upon
arriving there Serson says that Mount,
who had been following him, wanted 10
know what i'm the H. he was running
after ahe boys for" When the policeman
said that he intended to arrest them.
Mount told him he had no business 20
do it.