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Evening journal., 1903-06-30
LINDEN FINED FOR
ASSAULTING MUSTARD
Old Soldier Arraigned on
Charge of Stealing To-
bacco

Garfield Linden was arraigned in
city Court this morning, charged with
assaulting Ralph Mustard. The lat.
ter deuosed that he saw the prisoner
pulling ami hauling an old man ana
later search him, taking a watch from
his pocket. The witness demonstrated
and as a result the defendant struck
aim. A Ane of $50 and costs was inn
-osec.
James Conroy, white haired old
soldier, sIayed from the path of SIM
pie drunkenness, on which charge he
mas been arraigned numerous times
and committed the more serious crime
of theft. He was caught red-handed
stealing about eighty-five cents worth
Of tobacco in AN East Side store. The
court held MIN under $500 bail for the
uDoer court.
simon Johnson, colored, bought a
pistol recently and displayed it so Otter
last night that he eventually fell into
the hands of Patrolman Harry Pierce
and as a result was held under SLOT
bail for the upper court on "a charge OF
pointing his gun. Isaac Taylor testi.
lied that the prisoner pointed the re-
volver at him, and Lizzie Chambers
colored, although not called upon tbs
stand, said. Il want 10 be a witnes:
against dat man, he throwed his gur
twice in ma face" She was told hei
testimony was not needed. When ask.
ed if he had anything to say, johnson
said: Deed, Judge, yo honor 1 didn'
have no 'volver"
The case of Elizabeth Scribner
charged with breach of peace was con
tinued until Thursday morning. th'
defendant being held in 5000 bail unit
that time.
Edward Stewart and Isaac Gear werl
arraigned on separate charges of disor
derly conduct, but each was fined thu
same, So and costs.
John O'Neill. Arthur Nichols an,
Howard Barney, three youths, were ar
raigned on a charge of disorderly con
duct. Jacob Clarkson, colored, depose,
that while passing the corner of Fiftl
and Franklin streets yesterday tn
prisoners yelled after him, Lynch tn
nigger" and winded up by hurlinI
stones at him. Each was fined So an,
costs.
Evening journal., 1903-06-30
LAWN PARTY TOMORROW
Will Be Held at Bancroft Residence for
Benefit Of Delaware Hospital.

The lawn party for the benefit OF the
Delaware Hospital. which was post
poned last Thursday owing 10 the un-
favorable weather conditions, will be
held tomorrow at the residence OF Mrs.
john Bancroft at Rockford.
The grounds Will be prettily deco
rated, and in the evening they viii be H.
Illuminated. Tickets may be obtained
from Airs. Ferdinand J.. Gilpin, or any
Of the other managers of the hospital,
or the entrance fee may be paid AT the
gate.
Great interest is shown In the spe-
cial dance which win be helS in tho
evening. A platform has been erected
for the purpose in Rockford Park. and
the badges must be procured from Mrs.
John Bancroft.
In the afternoon there will be a golf
match and prizes will be awarded, the
judges being Mrs. William {. Speak
man, Mrs. A. ID. Warner, IT., Miss Amy
DUPONT ana Miss Anna Bird.
Mrs. Edward Bringhurst will have
a large line of paper hats Of the latest
designs on sale. Mrs. h. B. T. Miller
and Mrs. James A. Hart viii have
charge OF the home made cake table
Mrs. Lewis p. Push and Miss Anna Lea
Will sell homemade candy. and Mrs
Charles G. Rumford viii be I'm charge
Of the fancy table. The sand pile will
be in care OF Mrs. Tilghman Johnston
Mrs. lanes W. Ponder. Mrs. Jesse Will
hanson and Miss Madge Johnston.
other amusements will be an automo-
bile line. which viii run TO the water
tower, an expert viii read character
from handwriting. and a magician viii
perform some wonderful tricks.
Evening journal., 1903-06-30
DEMURRER SUSTAINED
Argument in Case Of carswell vs.. Pat
zowsky Concluded.

In the County Court this morning
argument on tine demurrer in the case
OF Frank r. Carswell VS.. Richard Pat
zowslly was concluded.
Herbert IL. Ward represented MIR.
Carswell and William S. fiiiies and
Robert II. Richards appeared for the
defendant Mr.. Ward ulee a Gemdrrer
to a plea I'm abatement filed by the de-
fendant. The amount involved IS 81
02136, which Mr.. Carswell alleges is
due for se-vicec as architect. me
court sustained the demurrer.
The court went into private session
to consider the divorce case Of Edwin
t. Jochen VS.. Maud w Iochen.
w. w. Knowles represents the COM
plainant and Robert IT. Richards Mrs
Lochen.
Evening journal., 1903-06-30
LEVY COURT To FIX
COUNTY TAX RATE
Will Remain Seventy Cents
on the One Hundred
Dollars
LARGE BALANCE NOW IN BANK
Levy Court at Its Session This After
noon Will Prepare for the Fiscal
Year, Which Begins Tomorrow,
County Assessment Over s4e,ooo,ooo

At the session of the Levy Court this
afternoon the tax rate for the fiscal year
beginning tomorrow viii be fixed. and
the appropriations for the new fiscal
year viii also be passed.
Candy Hopkins, chairman Of the I'll
nance Committee. stated this year that
the rate would probably remain the
same, which is 20 cents on the 500.
He added, however, that the committee
had still considerable work to do in get
ting matters in shape, and that II they
found il possible the rate would be re-
duced FIVE cents. 1t is expected that
there win be balance from unexpend-
ed appropriations after every thing is
settled uD of about $4,000.
Mr.. Hopkins was OF the opinion that
the appropriation would not be as large
as last year. The new assessment on
New Castle county property for county
and poor purposes aggregates S4S,1S6,
4d9. on the basis of 10 cents the tax
on IN assessed valuation viii be about
1897, 900.
Evening journal., 1903-06-30
WiII AppeaI 70 car.
INQUEST INTO SMITH'SDEATH

Coroner Mccormick last night held
ar inquest into the death of Peter
Smith, the boy who was shot at the
workhouse on Monday night. June %.
The jury returned the following YER
dict
Resolved. That Peter Smith came to
his death as result of a gunshot
wound inflicted by person unknown
to the jury"
The jurors were: Robert l. Chad
wick. foreman; James Green. OF Rock
land; James Wilson. of Greenville:
Byron VanderslOot, James keenan,,
James Phillips. James b. Heal and
Salisbury williams.
Evening journal., 1903-06-30
The Last Opportunity.

This is the last chance you can get
the special offer given by II. $ Mitch
ell. Jeweler. Seventh and Poplar
streets, 20 obtain the fine guaranteed
chain free with watches sold this
month. All purchases after today viii
be at the regular price. and the chain
at the regular price Of 81. His sys-
tenn is so easy. no outlay of money,
goods delivered on first payment and
81 per week until paid. Call today or
this evening and select now II not
wanted until later.
Evening journal., 1903-06-30
MISS SWEETMAN DEAD
Ws Nurse During tho Spanish
American War, Where She Con
tractod Disease.

Miss Georgianna Sweetman died on
Sunday night after a period OF Illness
that covers several years. Miss Sweet
man was successfully operated upon
for Brights disease at the iIomeo-
pathic Hospital about d month nso. hut
she contracted pneumonia, which was
the cause of her demise.
Miss Sweetman graduated from the
Homeopathic Hospital twelve years
ago, and during the Spanlsh-American
war played an important part as "a
nurse in the mobilization camps OF the
South. She worked so untiringly with
the fever stricken at Tampa that sac
was attacked with typhoid, and had to
be sent home. She never fully recover
ed. Her death was a surprise to her
friends, who expected her to recovr.
Evening journal., 1903-06-30
TO PUT IN NEW CROSSING
Wilmington City Railway Company to
Have Other Tracks to Cross
Railroad.

The Wilmington City Railway Company
will lay a new crossing over the Pennsyl-
vania railroad tracks at Fourth street to-
night. The present one is about worn out
The crossing Is a patent one and IL is inn
possible for car to be struck by train,
as without the switch ds turned the cars
cannot cross the railroad tracks. but will
be thrown from the rails. This precaution
As taken in case the cars should become un-
manageable and could not be stopped.
Evening journal., 1903-06-30
CONDUCTOR FALLS FROM CAR
Two Accidents, But Neither Will
Prove Fatal.

While attempting to board a West
Fourth street car last evening. Ernest
Mooney, conductor of the Whining
ton City Railway Company, was vio-
lently thrown to the ground. He sus-
tanned severe lacerations Of the head
and was removed to the Delaware Hos
pita in the Phoenix ambulance.
Thomas NJ. Moore, of Fourth and
Searles streets, fell down stairs while
attending a meeting of the knights of
the Golden Eagle last night, and frac-
tured his left hip. He was also re-
moved to the Delaware Hospital for
treatment.
Evening journal., 1903-06-30
JERSEY PRESBYTERY TO
TAKE UP ELWOOD CASE

Haddonheld. n. j., June SO.-.It is ex-
pected that the West Jersey Presby-
terry, which meets here today. will take
action in respect to the Rev. Robert
A. Elwood and the sermon on the
White case. which he preached in Will
mington a week ago last Sunday.
ElwSod was ordained by the West
Jersey Presbytery three years ago. His
first charge was in this State. and his
second in Wilmington.
Evening journal., 1903-06-30
MUSICALE BY PUPILS
Delightful Program Given BY Junior
Glasses Of the Misses BradHeld.

The junior classes OF the Misses Bradheid
gave a delightful musical at the home OF
the latter, No. 40i West Flnth street, last
night. The following program was given:
Waltz, Katherine Kelly; la Fontalne, p"
Bohem. Ruth Driscoil; French polka,
Sohurott Francis Gallagher; song Hillc,
Audrey Stout; table and Bohemian dance,
Amy Clark; Bagatclle, Zeisberg, Mildred
Start; Gavotte, lille. Robert Watson;
''rhe Forest sprlte," Merwyn Scott;
Gnndfathers Clock and Dancing IN the
Woods, Margaret Benson; Petite Valse
Lente." Ralph Jacobs; Summer, Lichuer,
u. Flomming; Spring Lay, Helen stidham;
song. Hermann, Charles Griffith; Dance
OF the Bears, John Carney; Mclodlc Ro-
mantle, Amy Clark; melody, schumann,
Merwyn Scott; song, Weber, Myers Lynch.
Evening journal., 1903-06-30
THIEF WAS A SNAKE
Big Black Reptile Stole Chickens From
Gordon Heights Farmers.

Farmers I'm the vicinity of Gordon
Heights have been. greatly annoyed by the
disappearance of their young chickens.
No one could find tracks about the coops,
but Thomas Henry solved the problem
yesterday when he discovered a huge black
snake just making away with one Of his
chicks. The snake was killed and now the
farmers think the depddations will close.
Evening journal., 1903-06-30
WEATHER FORECAST

The New York Herald forecasts that
in the Middle States and New England,
today. partly cloudy to fair weather
and slowly rising temperature will pre-
vail, with fresh and light variable
winds, mostly on the coasts. on We'd
nesday fair to partly cloudy slightly
warmer weather viii prevail, with fresh
and light southeasterly winds; and on
Thursday generally fair and consider
ably warmer weather.
Evening journal., 1903-06-30
COPPER CARS ECONOMICAL
Being Built for N. Y, N. n. & Il. Rail-
road BY Local Firm.

The copper cars being built by the Jack
son and Sharp Company are attracting
considerable attention particularly from
railroad men. many of whom have visited
the plant. The cars are for the New York
New Haven and Hartford railroad and the
sides are made entirely Of copper. It is
claimed they will be more economical In
asmuch as they Will retain paint much
longer than wooden cars and are stronger.
Evening journal., 1903-06-30
NJ 'NULTY To NAME
THE CHAIRMEN
New Members in Council
Caucus and Decide Upon
This Plan
THE GUARDIANSHIP CONTEST
The Ones Who Ought to Know, Say
That Kane viii Be Selected as
Head Of the Finance Commit
tee.

The new city Council held its first
meeting last night. presumably 60 cau-
Gus for the selection of various chair
men and members of committees. The
body met in the Council chamber and
all the members were present having
been summoned by mail to meet at s
o'clock.
Peter J. Ford was on hand. II was
said i'm the interest of the First Ma
tional Bank. of which he is "A director.
The action of the present Council on
last Thursday. transferring the active
account of the city from the First Ma
tlonal TO the Union Bank, caused him
some uneasiness.
Il was In the interest of having this
matter reconsidered at the next meet-
ing that he was present.
The session was held In secret. and
beyond the fact that the appointment
Of chairmen and committees. was left
entirely TO President Francis J. Nc
Nulty, nothing could be learned. The
new committees win be announced to-
morrow night.
That President McNulty will use dis
cretion I'm the selection of chairmen OF
the various committees is predicted.
chairmanship Contest.
The main contest FOR chairman
ship Is between Michael Cannon, OF
the Second ward and James Kane, OF
the Fourth. the present incumbent for
the head Of the Finance Committee.
Both men appear TO have an equal fol-
lowing behind them, but II is thought
that Kane will be selected for the po-
sition. because the suggestion offered
to leave the matter entirely with the
president. was made by one of the
members of the combination In which
Kane is listed
Wants Extra Pay.
George Willis the present Chairman
OF the Crcmatory Committee, rs said q
have a desire for the Craftsmanship OF
the Public Building Committee. but Is
no wise particularly anxious for the
appointment, he being satisfied with
his present position. He thinks how
ever. that Council should pay him ex-
ira compensation for his work. claim
ing that his duties are three times
more arduous than the work of the
several other chairmen, who receive
extra pay for their labor.
How the other ohairmanships will be
distributed is not known, but IL is like
ly that Joseph E. McCafferty, of the
Tenth ward. sill remain chairman OF
the Fire Committee.
Evening journal., 1903-06-30

wedneaday.el elrIiday and Saturday the
Heroy Tea Company will sell half a ton
Of the famous Ceylon Tea at "a cents
the pound. This tea sells elsewhere at
20 cents u pound.
Evening journal., 1903-06-30
Summer Drinks at Lynch's.

Hires Carbonated ROOT BEER
Ginger Ale. Club Soda, Sarsaparilla,
Bottled Beer and Porter. Ales and
Stouts. Call us on the phones. Fourth
and Madison streets.
Evening journal., 1903-06-30
Jules Henry in port

The French bark Jules Henry, Of Mar
seilles, France, arrived ait Marcus Hook
yesterday morning. The vessel will take on
a cargo Of petroleum and leave again with
in a few days.
Evening journal., 1903-06-30
Townsend Property Sold.

The Charles NJ. Townsend property,
in Brandywine hundred, above Edge
Moor has been sold by Sheriff Stidham
to Harry Emmons for $4,000.
Evening journal., 1903-06-30
BASEBALL GAMES.
To-day.

Today:
Wilmington vs.. Cuban <-Giants.
Wilmington A. A. VS.. Penn Park.
Tomorrow.
Wilmington vs.. Norristown.
Evening journal., 1903-06-30
Judae eray,s kInd Words.

Judge Graz also spoke kind words to the
retiring official. He said:
Mr. Smith: The Circuit Court has re-
ceived your resignation with sensibility
and regret. and it cannot let the occasion
pass without putting on record at this time
its high appreciation Of your long and
faithful service as its clerk. Few more
important and responsible positions exist
in a community like this. You have been
not only the custodian of the Courts rec
ords but the confidential friend and CO.
adjutor in the transaction Of the Courts
business at the bar and on the bench.
have been cognizant OF your well per-
formed public services throughout the
whole thirty years Of your incumbency
of the office and know that I voice not
only the sentiments of the bench. hut OF
the law. when I say that In all that time.
you have maintained the confidence OF
both. a confidence which you early won by
intelligent and faithful transaction of the
business of your office long public ser
vice such as yours has been, unstained By
any unworthy act. and distinguished by
fidelity to the public interests you had In
Evening journal., 1903-06-30

Rockets. Roman candles, caps and
pistols. Bader Bros. 22t King street.
Evening journal., 1903-06-30

Balloons. flags, lanterns, fireworks.
Bader Bros, 221 King street.
Evening journal., 1903-06-30

Buy your fireworks today. Avoid the
rush. Bader Bros, 22l King street.
Evening journal., 1903-06-30

the year ending June 30 are as follows.
Trustees of Poor .........S S.696.12
Public roads ........... 1859
Salaries OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. lOol6.l2
Interest on bonds. ........ 4,575.00
Public buildings ............, ll3S2.52
Board of prisoners . 7126.60
Third district .............. 1,969.76
Fourth district ........... 2,652.S2
Fifth district .......-....... 2,S2S.24
Sixth bstrict ............... 2,450.SS
Seventh district .... 2,675.S4
Allowance to assessors ..... 1,412.94
Allowance to coroners and
physicians ........ ........ 34.94
To magistrates and constables ss2.4o
To court officers ............ 919.34
Printing and stationary. 2.13O.O7
Payment of investment taxes. 5.725.16
Court expenses ............ 9,556.S3
Light power and water. ...... 543.53
Overpaid taxes .......... 1926
Insurance .......... ...... 1898
Auditors .... .......... 2AO4
Telephone ........ ........ 10S.20
Third street bridge ....... 907.5O
Market street bridge .... 52.22
Eleventh street bridge ....... 1,023.2s
Brandywine bridge ...... 61I03
Washington street bridge 49,. 1866
Good roads .................. $4,000
Mr.. Hopkins explained that the bills
passed today will come out of the
above, but a considerable sum is eX-
pected from the collectors. Mr.. Hop
kins, of the Law and Library Commit
tee, reported that the committee in the
near future would present plans and
specifications for proposed improve
ments to the law library on the Sec
ond floor of the Court House building.
Discussion over Bridge.
There was a discussion in regard to
a bridge over Sharpless dam, which
connects Christiana and Mill Greek
hundreds. Mr.. Hopkins said that he
understood it was the b. & o. railroad
bridge, but officials of the railroad say
they had no record of the bridge. =
communication was read from X. G.
Buckingham, former president OF tic
court who said that It was Il railroad
bridge. Mr.. Buckingham said there had
always been a dispute over this bridge
but there were some residents who
will remember the history of the bridge
Mr.. Candy was directed to look the
matter IN. The bridge needs repairs.
County Treasurer Rettew reported
$50 received from Wilmington City
Railway Company for use Of Washing
ton street bridge, and $50 for use OF
Third street bridge.
There was considerable discussion
over q bill OF Sss92O for surveying tn,
Hare's Corner road, which was present.
ed by Mr.. Hopkins. Mr. Willis raised
the question as TO what the rights ol
the Levy Court are in conjunction will
the good roads commission. The Lev,
Court, he said, was ignorant Of the
matters until The bills are received. Mr.
Willis said: Il have no criticism to Of
fer, but we are up against something
entirely new, and want to go at it I'm
business way"
Mr.. Hopkins said that he presented
the bill to hear the opinion Of the mem
bers. He said President Horrigan, o
the Good Roads Commission, had sug
gested that a committee be appointed
to look after the good road bills. Presi
dent Chandler put the matter in tn
hands OF the Finance Committee.
Evening journal., 1903-06-30

OUR GREED: To publish
the news that ought to be
published; to tell the truth
that ought to be told, and to
put it into readable form,
Evening journal., 1903-06-30

lcontinued on Fourth Pagel.
Evening journal., 1903-06-30
Unexpended Appropriations.

The unexpended appropriations for
the year ending June 80 are as follows:
Evening journal., 1903-06-30

WEATHER: Today, Partly
cloudy to fair, slowly rising
temperature light, winds. To
morrow, Fair to partly cloudy
fresh winds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-04-01
ALsxanoria Gazette.
WEDNESDAY EVENING. APRIL l, 1908.
Paths In Africa.

II may be a surprise TO the unen-
lightened to learn that probably no ex-
plorer. In forcing his passage through
Africa, has ever for more than few
DAYS at time been off some beaten
track. Every village is connected with
some other village, every tribe with the
next tribe, every state with its neigh
Dor and therefore with all the rest
The explorers business is simply 10
select from this network Of tracks,
keep a general direction and hold on
his way. They are verltabie foot
paths. never over a foot in breadth,
beaten hard and netted beneath the
level of the forest bed Of centuries OF
native traffic.
Like the roads of the old Romans,
these footpaths run straight on through
everything, ridge and mountain and
valley, never shying at obstacles, nor
anywhere turning aside to breathe.
Yet within this general straightfor-
wardness are a singular eccentricity
and an indirectness of detail. And
the reason is not far to seek If stone
is encountered, no native will ever
think Of removing it; he simply walks
around II. 1t would never occur to him
that that stone was q displaceable OBJ
ject and that for the general veal he
might displace ii.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-04-01

A whales appetite is phenomenal
His chief diet consists of jellyfish. He
has simply to open his mouth and pad
die along leisurely in order to take in
1ellyfsh by the wagon load. Such is
the method adopted by the whalebone
whale. The sperm whale, on the con-
trary, captures huge squids weighing
often several tons. Like his brother
the whalebone whale, he must be con-
stantly on the lookout for food; other
wise he would starve. AS many. as
fourteen seals have been taken from
thirty foot killer" Other fishes of
enormous appetites are not uncommon.
The bluefish, for example, thrives on
sardines and other small fish. Assam
ing that one bluefish eats ten small fish
a day, 1t has been figured that 1t re-
quires 10OOO,OO0,OOO sardines to feed
the 1,0O0000O00 bluefish on our coasts
every summer. Most curious of all
eaters is the hydra-a strange creature
that can be turned inside out without
impairing its appetite or its power to
eat.-Scientific American.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-04-01
rnar2Std
OPENING AND CLOSING OF MAILS

Northern mails, week days, close at Z 80,
9 90 and 10 20 a. M, and 10, 240 6 40, s %
and 10 45 p. m. Open at 500 a. M, II 90 m.
and 4 30 p. m. On Sundays Northern mails
close at / 80 p. IN. and 20 p. m.
Southern mails via Charlottesville close
80 and 10 40 a. M, and 40 and 10 As p. m
Open at 90 a. m. and 80 and 4 80 p. m.
Southern mails, via Richmond, close at
1880 a. M, and 800, $50 and 10 45 p. M.
Open at a. m. and and p. m.
Manassas Division mails close at 80 a. m.
and 3 45 p. m. Open at u 90 m.
Alexandria and Round Hill mails close at
80 a. m. and p. m. Open at 90 a. m. and
800 p. m.
Chesapeake and Ohio mails close at / 45 p.
m. and 10 40 p. m. open at 500 a. m. and
4 80 p. m.
Washington mails close at 730 900 and
II 10 a. m, and 10, 2 40, 6 40, s % and 10 As
p. m. Open at s 90 a. IN, u % m. and 100 p.
m and 80 p. IN.
Office HOurs-Open at 500 a. m. Close at
coop. m.
Sunday Hours-Open at 9OOa. m. Close
at 1000 a. m.
Carriers Schedule-Collection made on in.
side routes-6 80 and 10 90 a. m. and 3 90 and
) 80 p. m. Full route-6 80 a. IN. and 30 p.
m. Sunday collection 500 p. m. Carriers
window open Sunday 900 a. m. and close
1000 q. m.
Deliveries made 800 a. M, p. m. and 415
p. m.
All mail should be in the Office ten minutes
before our indicated time for closing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-04-01
A Nfisfnlke That Paid.

Mistakes made on purpose are some
times profitable. and q New York mer-
chant illustrates 1t thus:
"a concern owed me $50, and repeat
ed duns did no good The debt was
perfectly square, but had no docu-
mentary evidence on which to base a
suit, so 1 decided to be foxy and secure
such proof.
Il sent a bill for 800, with a caustic
letter, figuring that the concern would
answer repudiating the claim Of 500
and saying that the amount was $50.
Once / got this admission / would be
in position to sue.
Imagine my surprise and pleasure
when l received a letter from the man.
ager of the concern npologizing for the
delay and incloslng a check for $780,"