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Evening journal., 1903-07-01
SQUIRE WELLS DOGS
GET HIM IN TROUBLE
He Objects to Muzzle Law
and Ties Instrument
to CANNES Tail

Magistrate Moses We'll furnished much
for people walking along Mar
ket street about o'clock last night and
many are still laughing over the squires
new wrinkle.
There is probably no man in the city
who Is more fond of dogs than the genial
magistrate. and as a result of this fond
ness for two CANNES he possesses there is
Catcher George Kopp.
Tho Squire is up against the ordinance
governing the question of muzzles that
must be worn by dogs during the summer
months lie has fairly expressed himself
on the subject more than once and now
opponents of the law will be pleased to
hear that he has decided TO test the law
With this object I'm view, he appeared on
Wilmingtons principal thoroughfare last
night and furnished more amusement for
those who were lucky enough TO be on the
street at the time than any vaudeville
performance ever given.
With him were his two pets, but that
fact alone would have caused no comment,
as the dogs and the Squire are rarely sep
arated. had not the peculiar position of
the muzzle upon one of the dogs attracted
attention. Instead of being ON the head
it was fastened about the dogs TAIL much
to the latter's discontinue and wounded
dignity.
The magistrate was arraigned In City
Court this morning, charged with allowing
his dog to run at large unmuzzled and not
held in leash, but whether last nights per.
formance had any bearing on the case Is
not known. Through his attorney, J.
Frank Ball. the case was continued until
next Tuesday morning.
Evening journal., 1903-07-01
SIMMS MURDER CASE
HEARING TOMORROW
Peculiar Proceeding Under
stood Only by the Judge
and Authorities

William simms. colored. the self-con-
fessed slayer of William Creamer also
colored, was arraigned in City Court this
morning for preliminary hearing. For
some reason not altogether known the
case was continued until tomorrow morn
ing why the negro was not held for the
upper court in view of the coroner's jury
verdict and the confession of the prisoner.
is puzzle and a peculiar proceeding.
Walter Woods, young man. was fined
SO ard costs for disorderiy conduct. He
appears to be the leader of a gang of
young men who make the life of pool
room keeper at No. 1o2 West Second
street miserable.
George V. Bailey was held under 800
bail FOR the upper court on "a charge of
carrying concealed deadly weapons.
The case Of Charles Rice, colored, and
Paul blackwell, two boys, who are under
charge Of disorderly conduct was continued
until Friday morning in order to give
Agent Frank Stout Of the S. p. c. c.
time to investigate the dispute. Rice's
father was in court and alleged that his
son was only protecting his little sister
whom Blackwell and several other white
boys were tormenting.
"Bucly' Reed appeared dn the dock and
received his usual penalty of IS and costs
Evening journal., 1903-07-01
MONTHLY REPORTS
OF CITY OFFICIALS
Building Boom Still Con.
tinues-Much Rain Fell
Last Month

Building Inspector Cassidy issued
thirty permits during the past month
for operations that cost about S125,000.
The building boom still Keeps up, and
from present indications win continue
all through the summer and fall.
The police made 30S arrests during
the same period Three prisoners We're
apprehended for murder, one OF whom
George Wh.te. was lynched.
city Registrar Ten Weeges reported
a rainfall Of 2.S1 inches OF rain during
June. For May 1.4O inches fell, and
had the rain of the two months been
more equally divided. crops would have
been more plentiful
Evening journal., 1903-07-01
PETER ]. FORD
ON WATER BOARD
First Official Act of Mayor to
Name Him to Succeed
Alfred Belts
MEMBER PROMINENT BUSINESS MAN
The New Commissioner is a Democrat
and for Years Has Been One Of tho
Leaders Of That Party in the
State.

The first official act Of Mayor Bird was
to appoint Peter j. Ford as Water Com
missioner TO succeed President Alfred
Belts, which he did this morning. The ap-
puintment was not a surprise as Il was
generally known that Mr.. Ford would be
the successor OF President Belts.
Mr.. Ford was born at DuPonts Banks
in 1857. He became connected. when a
young man. with his brother, Thomas
Ford. In the contracting business and ar
ter varied business experience together
with mis- brother. established the Ford
Morocco Company in 1855.
Al the death OF Thomas Ford In 1892, the
present commissioner succeeded him as
president of the concern ana remained In
that position until 1893 when an eastern
syndicate purchased tho extensive plant.
Since then Mr.. Ford has peon connected
with various enterprises having been vice
president Of the Wilmington City Electric
Company, the Wilmington City Railway
Company and director OF several other
enterprises.
He was the Democratic nominee for Gov
orncr i'm 1900 and was defeated by Johr
Hum. the present incumbent.
Mr.. Ford was asked this morning by Z
reporter OF the Evening Journal II III
would again be candidate for that or
nce hut would not speak on the subject.
Evening journal., 1903-07-01
FELL UNDER TRAIN
Workman Caught at Edge Moor and
Foot Cut OFF.

In stepping off the work train at Edge
Moor this morning Patrick Boulder, an
cmploye OF the Edge Moor bridge works,
living in South Wilmington. slipped and
fell beseath the train. which was still in
motion when he alighted. His right foot
was cut Off and his left one badly mashed.
He was brought to French street sta
ton on shifter and removed TO the Del.
aware Hospital.
Evening journal., 1903-07-01
6asket Of MaokereI stole,

Dover, July Charles Thomas. a
negro, was committed to Dover Jail IN
default of $3.50 bail, charged with at
tempted theft and carrying concealed
3 dangerous weapon. II was alleged
that Thomas entered the store Of Mich
ael Riley, a Dover merchant, on Satur-
day night, and appropriated basket
of mackerel. Riley had ..XAsan ar
rested and Constable Hfound
upon him large but ~ nSt Ne
inches long. in spite
m Dlentv
Evening journal., 1903-07-01
TRAIN KILLED NEGRO
WHO HAD BANK BOOK
Was Struck by Express at Mt.
Pleasant and Brought to
This. City

The death Of negro, Rufus Hardy, in
whose pocket was found a handbook on "A
Philadelphia institution, a revolver, with
several rounds Of ammunition and two pints
of whiskey at Mt. Pleasant this morning
has caused much talk in police circles.
The man was walking along the tracks
of the Delaware railroad and was struck
by 'rsin No. S6. due in this city about ?
O'Clock. After striking the man the train
stopped and he was put on board and
brought 70 this city, where his remains
were taken charge OF by Deputy Coroner
Kilmer. The dead mans brother in New
York win be communicated with.
Evening journal., 1903-07-01
MANI Hurt in RrusseIs Aceident.

Brussels. July la serious collision
occurred today at the railroad station
at Schaerbeck a suburb OF this city.
a train from Antwerp. filled with lead
ing grain merchants. who were on
their way 20 attend the weekly grain
market, collided with a train which was
leaving Scharbeek. Many persons
were injured. About twenty persons
were badly hurt, but there was no loss
OF life
Evening journal., 1903-07-01
Boous Prince sentehoed.

London, July 1.-William Brown, the
son Of a coachman. who married the
Countess Russell after the latter had
secured a divorce from Earl Russell,
pleaded guilty Yesterday on a charge
of misdemeanor i'm having wrongly de-
scribed himse9 in the marriage regis
ter at Portsmouth as Prince Athrobald
stuart de Modena." He was sentenced
to t~o days Imprisonment.
Evening journal., 1903-07-01
- Passnnnoral safetv.

Superintendent Barnard Of the Pennsyl-
vania Railroad Company has posted no.
ticcs that all trains when crossing from
the north 10 the south bound tracks at
Edge Moor shall have a flagman at "a safe
distance TO prevent accidents, also the
brakeman shall see that the switches are
properly set. The accident to the special at
Todds Cut ON Monday probably has been
the cause of this precaution regarding the
safety Of passengers.
Evening journal., 1903-07-01
WEATHER FORECAST

The New York Herald forecasts that in
the Middle States and New England to-
day fair weather will prevail preceded by
loca. rain in New England, with slowly ris-
ing temperature and Hight to fresh south
westerly winds. on Thursday fair and
warmer weather will prevail, with fresh
southerly and soutbeasterly winds, fol-
lowed by local thunderstorms i'm and near
the lake region; and on Friday, fair TO
partly cloudy, more humid weather. with
rlsin.. temperature.
Evening journal., 1903-07-01
visitina Day at Ferris School.

Tomorrow from 2.30 to p. m win be
,asring day at the FERNS Industrial schooi
Arrangements have been made with Dam
ie Marvel of no. 7oS West Second street
10 convey visitors to the school.
Evening journal., 1903-07-01
summer prlnks a. LxnehI..

Ginger Ale, Club Soda, Sarsaparilla,
Bottled Beer and Porter Ales and
Stouts. Call US on the phones. Fourth
and Madison streets.
Evening journal., 1903-07-01
johnson Forae company cIosed.

The Johnson Forge Company is closed
this week while repairs to the plant are
being made. 1t has been the custom Of the
firm for several years to close its plant on
the week of the Fourt of July. so that the
machinery may be overhauled.
Evening journal., 1903-07-01
chioano's hottost Dav.

Chicago. July To-day was the
hottest OF the year. the mercury reach
ing 90 in the Weather Bureau, which
means about % in the street. There
were three deaths and nuuber Of
heat prostrations.
Evening journal., 1903-07-01
Mnnnlinht Eronraion.

The High School Alumni Association viii
give lts annual moonlight TO Washington
Park this evening. This Is usually one Of
tho largest excursions Of the season.
Evening journal., 1903-07-01
a. A. Homo Tomolrow.

The Wilmington A. A. win play on
the home grounds tomorrow. The at
traction may be the Baltimore Eastern
League team.
Evening journal., 1903-07-01
EIGHT P
KILLs.
Danag,'o,r 70 >.
FeavyI
Day

Heran Lake. : the mystery
persons are knovurlngs under
In tornado uffered for not
county early tod
Mrs. Jose frltzhe.y proved by
two children Of F4tari- ON tba
CHER, Wilder Mimi E-e ner.
Wilder; Nettie Gallagheiy laei.. and
two unidentified men.
The storm first struck four miles
northwest of Wilder. then turned east
ward, laying bare a strip OF forty rods
wide and twelve miles long. Damage
TO farm buildings is heavy.
Evening journal., 1903-07-01

Rockets, Roman candles, caps and
pistols. Bader Bros, 221 King street
Evening journal., 1903-07-01
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Evening journal., 1903-07-01

Balloons. flags. lanterns. fireworks.
Bader Bros, 221 King street.
Evening journal., 1903-07-01

Buy your fireworks today. Avoid the
rush. Rader BTos4 22l King street
Evening journal., 1903-07-01
NOW IT'S MAYOR
CHARLES D. BIRD
New Official Took Up the
Reins of City Government
This Morning
BISHOP COLEMAN'S PRESENT

WI oHut III no HohSA'o' FfSNi SSo'
Asks the Citizens of Wilmington to
Cooperate With Him-WilI Be In
strument Of Their Wishes.
Mayor Charles d. Bird assumed the
duties of his official position this
morning in an unpretentious manner.
The oath of office was administered in
the City Court room by Judge Edwin
r. Cochran, Jr.. and Bishop Leighton
Coleman. who was present, pronounced
the benediction.
These simple ceremonies marked the
induction of the new mayor into Office,
and the keys of the city and other Of
fetal documents were Immediately
turned over by his predecessor, George
NJ. Fisher.
Present From Bishop.
Bishop Coleman also presented Mayor
Bird with an Episcopal prayer book,
beautifully bound in red, which the
latter will use in performing marriage
ceremonies.
New Mayors Address.
Following the benediction, Mayor
Bird said
"Your Honor, Judge Cochran and
Gentlemen: AS l enter upon the duties
of the office of mayor, 1 do so with a
deep sense of responsibility to thespeo-
pie of this city, whose servant 1 now
become.
THE office Of mayor in this city is
shorn of many of the powers that are
attached to IL in other cities, and 1 have
no complaints to make to that. for
every power taken away is a RESPONSE
bility lessened. and every duty added
a solemn trust imposed. / am now
designated mayor, but your mayor is
but one man, and as powerless as one
man, unless he has the sympathy, in
terest and cooperation of his fellow
townsmen in the discharge of all the
duties of office. I therefore bespeak
the interest and cooperation OF the
citizens Of this community and ask
them to regard that.
instrument of the People.
'As mayor ! purpose to be the in
strument of their wishes and welfare
so far as my duties and my under
CONTINUED on Fourth Page.)
Evening journal., 1903-07-01
SH|PYARD TRUST
TO HAVE RECEIVER.
Judge Kirkpatrick, of Newark
Decides That Big Corpo-
ration Is Insolyent
NIXON SAYS He is NOT DISTURBED
In an Interview He Said He Would
Still Remain a Member Of the
Board of Direetors-contract Not
lnterfered With.

New York, July 1.-The directors Of the
United States shipbuilding Company met
yesterday, the stated object of the meeting
being TO act on the resignation OF Presi-
dent Nixon.
Mr.. Nixon declined to discuss the re-
coivership proceedings nor would he say
anything regarding the meeting except
that his resignation probably Will be ac-
cepted today.
Il Intend to remain "a member Of tho
board OF directors" said Mr.. Nixon.
President Nixon was asked:
"Wil the appointment of a receiver or
receivers interfere with the completion OF
work now under way or prevent abe COM
pany carrying out any contracts IL has un-
dcrtaken."
mot at all. / apprehcnd that the nam
ing OF receivers will IN the opinion OF the
court enable us to do the things We set
out 20 do and bring the plants OF the COM
pany to their highest state OF efficiency. /
do not think the appointment of a receiver
IS intended 10 be step toward the dlsin-
tegraton OF the plants"
George r.. Sheldon, OF the Reorganization
Committee, said:
II don't SEQ how tho appointment of n
receiver win interfere with our going
ahead with our plan OF reorganization"
Newark, n. j., July Judge Kirkpat-
rick yesterday announced to counsel rep
resentlng 10 complaining bondholders of
the United States shbipullding Company
that he had read all the papaers In the
case and had decided that the corporation
is inaolvcnt, that it's directors had faiief
TO take proper steps 20 protect the bond
holders and seemed to be without abillt.
TO raise funds.
Therefore, I'm the interest Of the bond
holders. both those who appear here an
complainants and an the Others" he poh
Evening journal., 1903-07-01

prove It. There
been as obstinate
, innocence as the
been in maintain
people now gave
evidence and long
/, opinion had pro-
Everything con-
justice. He had
,rging his wife's
? the circumstan-
to her murder.
2 q had every IN
I'm, the police
Evening journal., 1903-07-01
Mr.. Bird, in His Inaugural Address,
Asks the Citizens Of Wilmington to
Cooperate With Him-Will Be In
strument Of Their Wishes.
Present From Bishop.

Bishop Coleman also presented Mayor
Bird with an Episcopal prayer book
beautifully bound in red, which the
latter will use in performing marriage
qarouaonfaq
Evening journal., 1903-07-01

Early lin-
w~-ing L. LANE.
Evening journal., 1903-07-01

WEATHER: Today, Fair,
slowly rising temperature,
fresh winds. Tomorrow, Fair,
warmer, fresh winds, probably
thunderstorms.
Evening journal., 1903-07-01

Our CREED: 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., 1903-07-01

"N"II "VNVIH'
counsel as to " N :, and on this
Charles c. prosecution, and
corporation, asi Jail 10 be tried
to postpone &C.
appointment L plain TO every
out hoth sam rlx had murdered
Lndabury objsra vvas very good
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-05-31
The Wastes of the Rodv.

Every seven day the blood, muscles
and bones of man of average size loses
two pounds of wornout tissue. This
waste cannot be replenished and the
health and strength kept up without
perfect. digestion. When the stomach
and digestive organs fail to perform
their functions, the strength let down,
health gives way, and disease sets up,
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure enables the
stomach and digestive organs TO digest
and assimilate all of the wholesome
food that may be eaten into the kind OF
blood that rebuilds the tissues and pro.
tects the thealth and strength of the
mind and body. KOdol cures Indiges
tiOn, Dyspepsia and all stomach troub.
les. 1t is AN ideal spring tonic. Solo
by W. A. Rembert.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-05-31

20 per cent reduction on all Ham,
mocks and picture for cash at M. S.
Holidays.
Not in years have Americus mer-
chants had such fine trade as on yes
terday, at this season. 1t was golden
harvest for all.
The strawberry lingereth; the peach
and the watermelon cometh on apace.
1t is sweer to live, and there is indeed
balm in Gllead.
The dagoes and negro lemonade ven
dera had things going their way yes
terday and reaped bountiful harvest
of nickels and dimes.
Everyone gong to the veterans pic
mic Wednesday is expected to bring
well laden basket. 1t will be day of
reunion and rejoicing.
Mr.. Marvin Everett is just back from
an extended trip through east Florida,
in the interest of his company, the
New York Mutual Life.
With parading bands and crowded
streets Americas was kept wide awake
yesterday, and there was something
doing all along the line.
The Presbyterian Sunday school en-
joyed the day greatly at Myrtle Springs
yesterday. There har been no more
delightful occasion here.
The postofice operated a Sunday
schedule yesterday, it being national
holiday, but there was no other OBJ
servance of the day here.
"This looks like business during the
boom days of 1902 said citizen yes
terGay, as he observed the crowded
streets and rush of trade.
If you have forgotten the fact that
tomorrow is the first of the month,
when bills are due, the bill collector
will make you June FALL right.
With such a crowd here yesterday
everybody, even to the dissenters in
the council, recognized the necessity
of two supernumerary policemen.
There will be but one blind tiger case
before the court here at this session,
whereas last year the grand jury re.
turned whole stack of true bills.
Judge allen issued marriage
license yesterday for Miss Annle
Youngblood and Mr.. j. B, HoIIey
both of them residents of Sumter.
The Central road. in line with the
other big systems has just announced
an increase IN the salaries of their con-
ductors, both freight and passenger, to
take effect June LIST.
Buy Waterman's Ideal Fountain
Pen and Join the society of Dip-No-
More. See window display and large
assortment at Holidays.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-05-31
Specials.

SO inch Fruit of the Loom bleach
ing, 20 yards to a customer, spe-
cial at 71c.
1914 Good Standard Sheeting
bleached, worth 25c, special this
week at 19c.
SO inch good heavy quality I'M
bleached sheeting, the &c, quality,
specially priced this week at &c.
% and "a inch medicated cotton
diaper, the best quality-1O yards
in piece, worth 75c, special this
week at 60c.
Extra large size Bed Spreads,
Marseilles patterns, pearl hemmed,
regular price $1.75, special this
week only at $1.19.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-05-31
For Sale.

10 acres, 4-room house, one mile OF
railroad, Rents bales cotton. Price
$1,000.
300 acres, miles railroad 81 acre, g
cash, balance one, two and three years
at per cent.
$50 acres, 300 acres open and choice
level land, directly on railroad, rs
acres in pasture, wire fence, running
water, especially adapted to stock rails
lug, fruit and general farming, near
neighbors; take this if you want de-
sirable home or CHI olce investment.
Only $40 acre.
175 acres, miles of railroad, room
house, barn, cotton house, etc, run
ming water, 100 acres open, 1900
If you want to buy house or make
an investment in either city or country
property, come TO see me.
p. B. WILLIFORD,
1913 Cotton Avenue.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-05-31
BULLETS FIRED AT FUGITIVE
Negro Refused To Be Arrested and
Gets Bullets.

Negro Refused To Be Arrested and
Gets Bullets.
Jeff Rock, probably hard case as
his name indicates, is now nursing two
bullet wounds, one in his back and the
other in his right arm, sent after him
by Constable Ronny Brown in hot
chase after Rock, whose arrest was
wanted upon an indictment.
It was alleged that this Rock fell
upon his wife with great force, beating
her most cruelty
For this offense the grand jury in.
dicted Rock and Constable Brown
went out in the county to roll him to
town. Rock had threatened to kill
the man who reported him for beating
his wife, and anticipating trouble Con.
stable Brown took his artillery along,
Rock ran at the sight of the officer
who ordered him to halt.
After repeating the order severa
times to no effect Brown unI1m bereC
his gun and opened upon the flying
Rock, shooting FIVE times. Brown
knew he winged his man, as he saw
him fall once, but Rock reached tn,
swamp and make good his escape.
Yesterday ne was again located, ant
it was learned that two of Brown
bullets bored the Rock.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-05-31
THEY COME IN CARS
AND 60 THEIR WAY.
People Who Came Or Went
Away Yesterday.
AMERIcUs a MECCA FOR MANY
Your Own Name or That of a Friend
Nav Be Found Below In the Long
List of Yesterdays Visitors Who
Game Here,

Phone or send your prescriptions to
Hudson's drugstore. Purest drugs;
skilled pharmacists, quick bicycle de-
livery.
j. P. Shelly registered from Bruins
wick yesterday among the arrivals at
the Allen House.
Mr.. Charles W. Hunter is here from
Savannah to spend Sunday with Mrs.
Hunter, the guest of her father, Mr..
Thornton Wheatley.
Miss Blanche Pryor, one of Sumter 8
most cultured young ladies and q
graduate of Monroe Female College,
has returned home,
Miss Carrie Stapleton of Preston,
was visitor here yesterday, enroute
to her home in Preston after spending
some time in Alta nta.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. W. WheatIey leave
tonight for New York to spend week
only, Mrs. WheatIey hoping to derive
benefit from a short sea trip.
Mrs, Eason Smith, of Albany, for.
mer resident of Americas, is the guest
of Mrs. T, n. Hawkes. on Fielder street,
arriving yesterday afternoon.
Mrs. Crawford Wheatley goes to At
Ianta today to spend two weeks, going
thence to Clifton Springs and otheI
points East for the summer season.
Miss Claude Mclaughlin will return
today from Charleston, West Va
where she has finished her course il
Normal training at Powhatan College
Mr.. M. s. Harper is at home from
Memphis, where he attended the an
nual meeting of cotton oil mill man
ayers, reporting prosperous session
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-05-31
STARTING ON CRIMINAL CASES
This Week in Court Will Be a Busy
One

This Week in Court Will Be Busy
One.
With Jail fairly filled with felony
prisoners, Judge Littlejohn will take
up the criminal docket tomorrow
morning and devote the greater part
of this week to the trial of cases of
this nature. And busy week in su-
perlor court is promised,
Two cases in which murder is charg-
ed are thus included.
Charles Alexander, who killed Pleas
Goshay at Leslie month ago, and Lew
Schell, who killed Israel Grier here on
18th. inst. are to be tried. All the
parties are colored.
Besides these two cases there are
many minor felony charges that will
occupy the time of the court this week.
The fact that a dozen prisoners have
pleaded guilty and got sentences IN the
pen will reduce the work of the court
very considerably now.
The grand jury Will meet agar
Wednesday, and as this body has com.
pleted the greater portion of the bust
ness devolving upon it an early ad.
iournment may be expected.