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Evening journal., 1903-07-24
SMALL -SIZEO RIOT
QUELLEG BY COOL HEADS
Race War Threatened Last
Night at Front and Union
Streets

A serious fight between the whites
and blacks I'm the vicinity of Front and
Union streets was narrowly averted
last night Cool heads interfered and
the miniature riot was auelled. The
scrimmage lasted only short time.
but several OF the participants are
wearing black eyes to-day.
Ashton Collins and Howard Clark,
two of the colored men who particle
pated in the fight, were arraigned in
City Court this morning and fined $50
and costs each. They appeared TO be
the leaders Of the colored forces, and
as a result were arrested.
The trouble is said to have started
between Clark and some young white
men who were playing baseball In a
lot at Second and Lincoln streets Clark
saws he was walking across the lot
when one OF the baliplayers said: "l3it
the nigger with the ball" lie chal-
lenged any one I'm the lot 10 attempt a.
and claims that the whole baseball
team started after him. They chased
him to Front and Union streets, whero
the colored friends of Clark. including
Collins. rallied TO his support and a
mix-up followed. A large crowd soon
collected. but the fighters were quick
/ ~ senarnted.
Evening journal., 1903-07-24
FATAL LIGHTNING
IN LOWER DELAWARE
Large Barn Near Laurel
Struck and Burned-Man
Killed

Laurel. Del. July 24.-The worst
storm i'm years swept this section We'd
nesday night and the damage wrought
during the three hours the storm ragged
will take months and thousands Of
dollars to repair. Unroofed barns and
dwellings i'm the country are common,
and while little damage was done with
I'm the town limits the suburban dwell
lers suffered severely.
The large barn of Matthew Mitchell
was struck and destroyed together with
several outbuildings. All his imple-
ments and several hundred bushels Of
wheat were burned. Mr.. Mitchell also
lost three mules, four horses, seven
cows and scores of chickens, and but
for the heroic work of the neighboring
farmers, who, regardless Of danger OF
fire and lightning, battled with the
flames. tine handsome new dWeinnB
would have met the same fate. Two ne
gro farm hands are missing from the
farm. and it is feared they were burned
to death.
George Johnson, clerk in Melville's
store at Rolands, was struck and may
die. A dark blue streak is burned down
his right side.
John jackson was knocked from his
boat and drowned.
Evening journal., 1903-07-24
SAVES TOT
FROM LOSING LEGS
Lad Watching Boat Coming
in Did Not See Bridge
Approach

Intently watching the big English ship
Lyndhurst take tho dock this morning,
little Danny" Cadore sat down upon the
approach Of Market street bridge and
hung his bare legs over the edge Of the
bridge.
The bright colorings of the big ship
from a foreign port held the little fell
lows attention so that he did not notice
the big bridge swinging in. The tot was
not noticed by the others, who were
equally interested, and not until a scream
of pain from the little fellow did anyone
notice his predicament. Then the bridge
had already reached the approach and
the youngster was fastened. The power
had been turned Off the bridge and it was
swinging IN Of its own accord and al
though the bridgetender saw the tot he
could do nothing.
William ]. McVey, a reporter on the
Daily Republican caught the little fellow
and as there was a space between the
bridge and approach he pulled the boys
leg out. The member was badly bruised
and it was only due to the quickness OF
the reporter that the leg was saved. The
youngster was taken 10 his home. No.
$50 Monroe street in the Phoenix ambul.
ance.
Evening journal., 1903-07-24
LIBRARY MUST WAIT
Board Of Education Paid Teachers
Salaries First.

I'm explanation Of the fact that the
Board OF Education has as yet not paid
the Institute Free Library its regular
monthly allowance for june President
shortlidge Of the board said this morning
that the department was unable to pay
the money this month because City coun-
ell had declined TO pay the five per cent.
due the board I'm addition to its regular
appropriation. "rhe library will be paid,
however" said DR.. shortlidge, but not
until the Board of Education gets its next
appropriation from Council In August
The money received from city Council
on Thursday night week was used up
entirely in paying teachers salaries and
other bills necessary TO be paid. The
usual five per cent. increase allowed the
board by the city each year was not al
lowed owing to the muddle that exists In
the department and the board as a result
was handicapped in the payment of its
bills.
Evening journal., 1903-07-24
BRANDYWINE SUMMIT
. CAMP HAS MANY TENTERS
Cottages Rapidly Filling for
Encampment Which Begins
Next Week.

Brandywine Summit Camp jromiscs to
be better and more largely attended than
for several years. The indications for the
camp are good and already many families
are occupying cottages and between 30
and forty other families will move out
before next Wednesday when the relg-
ious services will begin.
The Union boarding tent conducted by
Mrs. Jennie smith, St. Paul's boarding
tent under the direction of Mrs. Howard
Pyle. the grocery store. run by Edward
Boyd, the milk stand. by Thomas Kenny.
and the ice cream saloon by David F'urey,
are opened and doing business.
A few tents are still unrented and Sec
retary /. Elmer Perry will be on the
grounds Saturday afternoon for the pur-
pose Of showing them to prospective ten
ants.
The new pump recently driven on As
bury avenue is one OF tho hest on the
grounds, the water being particularly
pure and cold.
The camp VIII begin on Thursday even
ing with n platform meeting conducted
by the Rev. r. X. Stephenson and the
music under the direction OF W. w. Van
SAINT. Of Newark.
on next Sunday the Rev. W. E. Con-
man win hold services at the grove.
Those already occupying tents are: st.
Paul's avenue, Mrs. Aldrlsh. Mrs. Mary
Crouch. the Rev. Robert Watt, Mrs.
Longhead, Chester; Mrs. j. A. Wright
and ). w. Weaver.
In the Circle: Brinton Smith. Mrs. PEN
nington, Mrs. Wilkins, Isaac Bowers.
James Morgan, II. T. Sergeant, Alfred
Willing and Mrs. Ella Hance.
Scott avenue; John Reybold, James
Clayton, Mrs. A. S. Mills and J. A. PEN
ington, Philadelphia.
Asbury avenue. Mrs. NJ. A. Taggert
Mrs McKeag, Mrs. Hartman. Mrs. Ram
bo. S. T. Penrose and S. II. Foulk.
Elam avenue; I. Elmer Perry, John
Robinson, Mrs. Killingsworth and Mrs.
George Reed.
Lebanon avenue: T. b. Rldgeway, c. A.
Pepper and James Schaffer.
Summit avenue; j. f. Saville, w. H..
Riley, Joseph T. Turner. r.. p. Clowd
Booths Corner; Mrs Fred Mammele
Mrs. Candy Cox. John G. Kurtz and
Charles Kurtz.
Union avenue: Nelson T. Cray.
Frank Pyle, David Furey. Abner Tai
ley and Mrs. JenfSe Smith. ---s
Mrs. Kenney and Mrs. S.;ssTss "a
Philadelphia have been spending the
week with Mrs. Taggart.
Mrs. William r. Frank has been a
guest Of Mrs. Mammele at the camp.
Mrs. Fannie Thatcher and Miss Edith
Thatcher OF Philadelphia, are guests at
the Perry Cottage.
Evening journal., 1903-07-24
GIBBONS OPPOSED
To RAMP0LLA
Unites the French Prelates
Around Cardinal Richard
for the Papacy
WOULD UPSET LEO'S POLICY
Rome Correspondent Says Alliance
Would Have Sacred College Made
an international nstitution-crowds
Still Press Through St. Peters.

Paris, July 24.-The Rome corre-
spondent of the Paris edition of the
New York Herald telegraDhs that if
Cardinal Rampolla is not elected it will
be due to the action of Cardinal Glib
bons who, it is asserted in Vatican cir
cles. remains in Paris in order 10 unite
the French Cardinals against him. Car
dinal Matthew is still the most ardent
supporter Of Cardinal Rampolla.
The correspondent further asserts
that Cardinal Gibbons has succeeded
in uniting the French Cardinals around
Cardinal Richard, with a view of sup
porting a candidate whose policy will
be a reaction against that of the late
Pontiff. He also says the alliance will
cnaoavor at the ConcIave to enforce
a condition that the new Pope trans
form the Sacred College into a truly
international institution.
To-day, the second day in which the
late Pontiffs body lies in state i'm the
Chapel of the Sacrament, st. Peters
dawned much cooler than yesterday,
and a greater crowd took advantage Of
the better weather to obtain a last
view of the remains. Those who Wis
tied St. Peters to-day included many
from the Italian provinces and a few
foreigners who came to Rome for this
purpose. The Italian Court will to-
morrow show it's honor to the memory
OF the Pontiff by attending a special
mourning service in the Church of ST.
Sadario Perosi.
Some comment has been caused by
the fact that Cardinal Oreglia yester-
day went driving in Rome. AS he is
acting Pope, this in a sense, defies the
tradition that the Pope is q prisoner.
Evening journal., 1903-07-24
ROASTED ALIVE
AGAINST POST
James Lyncn Came sin Con-
tact With Live Wire
and Met Awful Death
COMPANION TRIED TO SAVE HIM
Caught Exposed Live Wire Trying to
Steady Himself at Market Street
Bridge While Building Wharf-Man
Who Tried to Help Him Injured.

Held perpendicularly against "A post
by strong electric current James
Lynch, an employe OF the j. j. VIII
liams Construction Company, was
roasted alive before the eyes OF several
of his brother workmen at Market
street bridge this morning and Richard
Fall. one OF his companions who went
TO his aid was shocked and knocked
overheard while trying to loosen him.
The dead man was walking along a
raft of timbers at the south side Of
the bridge and reached for the pole to
steady himself. There was n cable box
on the pole. which had its door broken
off and the wires. although insulated,
were exposed. The mans hand came
Ia contact with one Of the wires and
no was drawn against the post.
None Of the men knew anything was
wrong with him until they saw the
smoke arising from his hand and
smelled the burning flesh. IL was then
that Fall went TO his aid. He tried TO
loosen the hand but was hurled away
and thrown into the Christiana. See
ing the fate of Fan no one else tried
to rescue the man, but one OF the num-
Der went TO n nearby telephone and
called the Wilmington city Electric
Company and had the current cut on
from the WIRE AS soon as this was
Accomplished the man fell backward
Into the water He was taken out by
Frank Lyons. Jack Ward and @. w
Boulder and carried to the county too
house on the bank Of the stream, where
he renamed until removed by Deput,
Coroner Kilmer
Lynch had only been employed b.
the williams Company a few weeks
having been with L. T.. Slocomh g. Com
pany, as an engineer for several years
Il The dead man resided on Shermal
lstrcet near poplnr. but the house
closed as Mrs. Lynch and "a 12-year-ol
son are summering at Millville, N.
G. w. Boulden had a shock from IN
same place last week.
Evening journal., 1903-07-24
HOLMES DISMISSED
Evidence Was Conflicting and He Re-
oeived Benefit Of Doubt.

The case of Thomas Holmes,
charged with acting disorderly toward
small child. was called in city Court
this morning for final disposition.
Judge Edwin r.. Cochran presided ana
dismissed the case, saying that as the
evidence was conflicting the defendant
was entitled TO doubt which existed.
Edward Williams, a professional beg
gar. was fined So and costs for disor-
derby conduct. According to Patrol
man Harry Pierce the prisoner abused
persons who refused 10 assist hiHaf -snd
when accosted by the officer struck
the latter with his crutch
Samuel Hill was fined SO and costs
for acting indecently in the street. lie
pleaded drunkenness as am excuse for
his conduct. AZ y - .. 81 = y -
Evening journal., 1903-07-24
WILL OF POPE LEO OPENED

After the will of Leo XIIIhad been
opened. It was the intention OF the
cardinals to MAINTAIN the strictest Sc
crecy concerning its contents, but Il
IS learned that it comprises Sc sheets
In the handwriting of the late pope,
except some additions evidently made
in his later years, when the pope
found considerable difficulty in writ
ing. owing to the trembling of his
hand. which was so pronounced before
his death that he was obliged TO hold
his right hand with his left when he
made his signature. The earlier por-
tions of the testament include the rec
ommendation which the testatOr ad-
dressed to his executors, Cardinals
Rampolla. Mocenni and Cretoni. on
the best way to continue the religious
impulse given to the church as we'll
as the policy followed by the holy see
during later years.
The document then enumerates all
the property which Leo possessed. and
provides that it shall all so to his sue
cessor for the benefit of the church.
including even the presents which
might perhaps be considered personal
rather than gifts to the pontiff as such.
The money which the pope left is in
a closed safe in his bedroom, the keys
having been given to different persons
mentioned in the will. The total
amount Of property which he left is
not yet known.
To the members Of his family the
pope left a present for each, to be
chosen from the valuable objects in
his apartment, and similar gifts were
bequeathed to his doctors. All the
land purchased and buildings erected
for Institutions personally founded by
Leo are put in the name of the holy
see to avoid possible claims from rel.
atives. as the pope probably remem.
bered that some time after the death
Of Plus *. the latter's nephews in
stituted a suit against the church,
claiming $4,000 francs as their Dor.
tion Of his estate. The will ends by
providing that his remains shall be
buried in the basilica of ST. John Lat.
eran, in the tomb which he had al
ready chosen.
Another feature which Is causing
comment is the fact that Cardinal
Oreglia, in receiving a group of the
city fathers of Rome, who represent
the Clerical party. charged them tc
thank also their Liberal colleagues for
the manifestations of sympathy which
they showed during the illness of the
pope. The cardinal, continuing his
conversation. indicated special salts
faction over similar manifestation!
coming from several constituted bodies
of the kingdom of Italy, such as com
munal councils and provincial deputa
tions. including that of Rome, whicl
is presided over by Prince Felice Bor
ghese.
In this connection additional inter
est attaches to the meeting Of the con
gregation of cardinals, which appointel
MOnsignor Pifferi as confessor OF tn
conclave a committee to undertake
the arrangements OF the conclayc. an
selected other officials, such as the ply
sicians who will attend them durin
their exclusion. The most importan
Evening journal., 1903-07-24
Tennis Tournament to Close.

Harry Lulxins and Henry McComb
will play a match game Of tennis with
John f. Malloy and Herbert l.. Rice
tomorrow afternoon on the courts of
the Wilmington Tennis Club at Tenth
and jackson streets. The contest will
prove interesting, as both pairs are
equally matched.
A number of friends of the contest
ants will be on hand TO witness the
play, and It is a hard question to de-
eide who the winning pair will be.
Evening journal., 1903-07-24
RepaIrina railroad Steamer.

The Pennsylvania Railroad steamer
Chincoteague, which plies between
Cape Charles and Chinoteague Island
carrying passengers. fish and oysters, Is
at the dock of the Pusey & Jones Com
pany where employees of the local rail-
road shops are overhauling and re-
painting her. After the railroad men
finish the carpenter work and painting
the Pusey & Jones Company will take
charge of the craft and attend to the
machinery of the craft.
Evening journal., 1903-07-24
DEAD MAN FOUND
IN LONELY HOME
Cries of Cattle Led to the
Discovery Eof John Des-
mond's Body
LIVED ALONE hear CORNER KETCH
Depaty Coroner Kiimer Started for
the Scene This Afternoon Where He
Will Make an Investigation-Man-
ner Of Death is Yet Unknown.

John Desmond 20 years old. was
found dead today IN his house near
Corner Ketch near Newark, where he
has lived alone for sometime. Whether
he was murdered or died from natural
causes is not known. Coroner Nc
Cormick viii hold an inquest. The
matter was reported TO Deputy Cor
oner kilmer this morning but he would
not tell anything about the case say
ing a son had requested him TO keep
quiet. An employe Of the office tried
to keep the name from the newspaper
men. If the precedent established by
the Office is followed the public will
never know much about the case.
Desmond has son living near this
city and Il was he who reported the
case TO Deputy Coroner Kilmer this
morning. He started for the scene
this afternoon.
Desmond was found by some people
who were passing the house. They
heard the cries OF the cattle and as
Desmond had not been seen around
for a couple OF days made an investi-
cation.
When the house was searched Des-
mond's body was found. IL was left
lying where discovered until the cor
oner could reach the scene The peo-
pie IN the coroner's Office did not notify
the police authorities or the state de-
tectives TO give them chance to make
an investigation. Mr. Desmond was
well-known and It is said was well
liked In the community where he lived
Evening journal., 1903-07-24
FOR BETTER STREETS
Residents Of the Eleventh Ward Want
INDEPENDENTLY.

A meeting for the purpose of pro-
testing against the condition Of the
streets IN the Eleventh ward was post
poned from last night until next week,
when resolutions viii be adopted by
residents and win be brought before
the Street and Sewer Department. In
view Of the rapid growth of the section
those living there want the streets to
be improved correspondingly.
Representative Connolly has built
hundreds Of houses In this section and
has done much to improve the south
western part of the city and he win
take an active part In The meeting.
Evening journal., 1903-07-24
Property Transferred.

The following transfers were re-
corded this morning: Evelyn V. Maho-
ney to John Lynn, property on Monroe
near Tenth street for $4,000
+. p. Turner to John T. Almond
property at Fourteenth and Wes'
streets for S7S79.75.
Evening journal., 1903-07-24
Fire on Delaware Avenue.

Fire broke out in the store OF Peter
Terranova at No. 1907 Delaware ase-.
nue.. shortly after l o'clock this after
noon but was extinguished before
much damage was done.
The Water Witch company arrived
at the scene Of the fire in quick time
and did good service.
Evening journal., 1903-07-24
Fountain WiI case settIed.

The contest in the win OF Alfred
Fouptain. coiored, has been dropped,
and Recorder of Wills Bach this morn
ing issued letters of administration to
Benjamin r. Moore, the executor of
the estate. A brother Of the deceased
endeavored TO prove that the latter was
not able TO make will. He had been
cut Off with 81.
Evening journal., 1903-07-24
Tennis at Country Club.

These are fine days for the golf and
tennis tournaments now In progress at
the wilmington Country Club. Both the
women's and mems tennis tournaments
will close tomorrow. when the yictors
will be announced.
Evening journal., 1903-07-24
Sheriff Sells One Property.

Sheriff Emmit f. shdham this morn
ing sold the property of Daniel r.
Bradford. administrator of Daniel and
Julia Boyle, deceased. situated i'm Chris
tiana street, between Jefferson and
Madison streets. The purchaser was
Horace Eastburn and the price paid
was S55c.
Evening journal., 1903-07-24
WEATHER FORECAST

The New York Herald forecasts that in
the Middle states and New England to-
day fair weather and slowly rising tenn
perature will prevail, with light and fresh
northerly to westerly winds, becoming
variable IN the western parts of this sec
ton. ON Saturday. fair and slightly
warmer weather will prevail, with light
northorly to northeasterly winds, and on
Sunday generally fair and warmer
weather
Evening journal., 1903-07-24
PLEASURE YACHT LAUNCHED
EnOch Moore Builds Fast Craft for
New Jersey Party.

The pleasure yacht Admiral was
launched a. the shipyard Of Enoch Moore
yesterday. The craft Is seventy-hve feet
long, eighteen feet beam and has a depth
of five feet six inches.
The boat was built for p. II. Hedley.
of Swedesboro, N. j., ana Frank He'd
ley. son OF the owner, christened the boat.
which is designated for speed, having
been fitted with a fifty horsepower gaso-
line engine.
The craft will leave for sweJesboro TO-
morrow.
Burnt leather novelties for the Den.
ing 25 C. worth. East Second street.
Evening journal., 1903-07-24
stook Markets Ven Weak.

The stock market was very weak to-
day falling ia points far below the
prices of yesterday. Almost all stocks
were affected hut-copDer declined the
most.
Steel was also affected.
Evening journal., 1903-07-24
Preparing for Parade.

The Carpenters and MachInists
Unions held meetings last night TO
make arrangements for the Labor Day
parade. Both unions made good
showing last year. but they claim this
years turnout will be far larger.
Evening journal., 1903-07-24
EmpIoye,s Hand Mashed.

a feavy plank fell on the hand Of Mar
tin Mclaughlin, employed In the Pcnnsyl-
vania railroad carshops this morning.
mashing his hand badly. lie went TO his
home, No. 1908 East Eighth street.
Evening journal., 1903-07-24
All Traces of old Bridge Removed.

All of the approaches OF the old
bridge of the Pennsylvania Railroad
Company over the Brandywine have
been removed and everything is now
ready for the new elevated bridge.
Work will not be started on the high
structure. however. for some time.
Evening journal., 1903-07-24
Cassidy Fined.

John Cassidy was arraigned in Magis-
trate Hollis court this morning, charged
with chasing the employees on the Reading
pier around with pair Of ice tongs. He
was fined SO and costs.
Evening journal., 1903-07-24
D. W. Lynch Co., Groceries.

Headquarters for Fruit Jars, Jelly
Glasses. Tin Cans, Sealing Wax and
Jar Rubbers, Pure Spices. Main
store. Fourth and Madison streets;
branch store. Eighth and King streets.
Evening journal., 1903-07-24

Another lot Of fine Meorschaum Pipes
from s. 10 SIS. Call and see them. The
largest assortment of Pipes in the city.
Durstein, s T.. Second st.
Evening journal., 1903-07-24
Biz CARGO of oil.

The steamship Lucille cleared from
this uort to-day Tor Dunkirk, France.
II carried cargo Of 100000 gallons
OF crude oil valued at 1900.
Evening journal., 1903-07-24
BASEBALL GAMES.
To-day:

To-day:
Wilmington a. A. vs.. Williamsport.
Wilmington vs.. Penn Park.
Tomorrow;
Wilmington vs.. Williamsport.
Wilmington A. a. Vs.. Phila. Giants.
Evening journal., 1903-07-24

Everybody Is going; you come, too.
Reilly Lyceum excursion TO Atlantic
city, Wednesday, July 2sth.
Evening journal., 1903-07-24
PROMINENT MAN
PASSES AWAY
Death of Washington Jones
After an Illness of Six
Months
ACTIVE IN CITpS INTERESTS
He was WeIl-known in Business Cir
cles Of the City and Took a Leading
Part in the Affairs of Second Baptist
Church.

Washington Jones, aged 50 years, a
prominent citizen Of this city, died at
his residence No. 1401 Delaware ave-
nue. yesterday afternoon, after an ill
ness Of six months. About two years
ago he was attacked with the grip
which left him with a weak heart. For
several months past this has troubled
him to some extent and a sudden turn
for the worse yesterday resulted in his
death.
Evening journal., 1903-07-24
Cool for Summer.

stain your MOCK with cartmelrs var
nish stain.