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Evening journal., 1903-08-25
]. M. Mather Retired In
surance Broker, Over
SO Years old Died a
Short Time Before His
Friend

Joseph NJ. Mather. aged "a years. "a
veteran insurance man. died at his
home 30. 1921 Madison street. early
this morning. Mr. Mather had been
ill for some Tune and the end came a.
$50 o'clocE.
The deceased WAS prominent mem
ber OF the Society of Friends. and wns
born at White Marsh. Montgomery
county. Pennsylvania, ia 1919 He was
a member OF the we'll known family of
Mathers Of that section of Pennsyl-
vania. He spent his early life as "a
miller az White Marsh, as his father
and grandfather did before him.
After leaving White Marsh he went
to Philadelphia and engaged In the
lumber business. He remained In the
Quaker City until 1868 and from there
went TO Clnyheld, n. j.. al which pl O.
he first started In the insurance busi-
ness.
Mr. Mather moved to Wilmington in
1881 and from then until few years
ago he was az the head of the J. NJ.
Mather q Co. one of the most pros
porous and best known fire insurance
companies ln the State About five
years ago ne retired from active busi-
ness and was succeeded by q. r.. Pier
son. who has offices at No. 9i3 Market
street.
The deceased was widely known In
business circles and was well-iiked
by those with whom he did business
Some years ago he was auditor FOR
he Artisans Savings Fund of this city.
He did considerable charitable work
q "a ,,,ar,h4f of tho Coafafy of I'fianIe
lie is survived by widow and two
daughters. Miss Mary II. Afkew Math-
er and Mrs. Frank 5. Evans of New
York. The funeral will be held az
O'Clock on Thursday afternoon.
Evening journal., 1903-08-25
REED BIRD SEASON
OPENED TODAY
Hundreds of Gunners After
Toothsome Birds on Lo-
cal Marshes
INDICATIONS FOR A BIG SEASON
First Of Birds Arrived Night Before
Last-They Are Not Yet Plump
But Will Be in Few More


What promises TO be the largest reed
bird season In many years opened this
morning and the marshes about the
city resembled battle field the thou
sands OF gunners banging away az the
little birds constantly. From a distance
one not knowing what was going ON
would imagine battle was In full
blast by continued booming, which
could be heard from the outskirts OF
the city
The first Of the birds arrived night
before last, but last night thousands OF
others came from the North TO feed
upon the wild oats that grow In such
profusion along the Delaware streams.
More are expected tonight by those
who know the habits Of the birds II
Is declared by sportsmen that this year
win find more OF the toothsome little
birds than for a long time The reeds
are higher and more full OF grain than
in the memory Of many. This and
other signs are what the gunners base
their opinion regarding a big season
upon.
AS early as o'clock this morning
crowds We're going to the marshes IN
vehicles. Some who did not go
so far or we're forced TO re-
turn 10 the city to their duties came
back about noon. They all had plenty
Of birds, and say nney are not as wild
as usual. but that they have not the
flavor they will have after feeding upon
the wild oats for n few days. nor are
they as fat as they will be by next
week
This is the point that many gunners
contend is a reason why the season for
shooting the birds should not open un-
til the first of September, as by that
time the birds win have had a chance
to feed and become plump.
The marshes affected principally by
Wilmington gunners are AZ Cherry Is
land fats. Moore's and the Derringer
near New Castle.
The close reeds are also looked upon
as an indication that there viii be many
rail birds and that they win remain
for some time. The heavier the reeds
the longer the birds stay. The season
for shooting the rails does not begin
until the first OF September.
Continued on Third PaRe)
Evening journal., 1903-08-25
BRICK BIDDERS
GIVEN MORE Time
Street and Sewer Commission
Held a Busy Session
This Morning
NEW SEWER WILL Be CONSTRUCTED
Street Commissioners Pisrson Instructed
to Purchase 1000 Feet Of cnrbins,
and Dispose Of Part Of Il to ths
Park Commission.
Park Commission.

Considerable routine business was
transacted this morning by the Street
and Sewer Department Secretary
Christy reported collections for the
week OF {25SS.65 and City Treasurer
Mammele reported a balance in bank
Of $l5S,3f740. The payroll amounting
TO S2,52S.1s was ordered paid.
No action was taken relative to grad
ing Maryland avenue from Beech street
to Ninth avenue.
concrete curb was ordered set In
Seventh street between Union street
and Bayard avnue.
Samuel Slesinger appeared before the
board In reference TO a sewer lien
against his property in French street.
He was recently instructed 70 enter thu
French street sewer. but informed the
board this morning tnat his house was
already entered In the Walnut street
sewer. The matter will be Investigated.
A sewer win be constructed In 0i-
rard street between Tatnall and Ornnge
streets.
Engineer Of Sewers Hatton reported
that the cost OF building a sewer In
Sixth street between Spruce and Pine
streets would reach s27s. No action
was taken.
A communication was received from
the Delaware Button Company COM
planning Of the condition OF Garashee'B
lane. especially in wet weather. Sec
retary Christy was instructed to inform
the concern that the department had
nothing to do with the thorougllfare IN
question. as II did not come under the
boards jurisdiction.
The time for opening bids to supply
the department with bricks was post
poned until next Tuesday.
resolution was adopted iixfnE the
grades Of streets in the Ninth ward.
Street Commissioner Pierson was IN
structed 70 order 1000 feet OF gutterf
stone and sell to the Park Commission
as much OF the curbing as that body de-
sired.
Plumbing Inspector Kane was order
ed to make a search OF the sewer con-
nections OF the city building at sixth
and King streets. Whenever there is
n heavy rainfall the sewer backs Nd
and the water gets into the cellar or
the building
President Carter called attention to
the condition OF the sewer In Twelfth
street In the vicinity Of No. IS school.
At times water arises In the cellar OF
the building to the arst floor which has
caused much OF the wood work to rot
The matter viii be investigated
Evening journal., 1903-08-25
WEATHER BULLETIN

The New York Herald forecasts that
i'm the Middle States and New Eng
land today partly cloudy to fair.
warmer and more sultry weather will
prevail, with light and fresh south
easterly TO southerly winds. followed
by rain ana thunder storms in the
western districts of this section and
the Lake Region. On Wednesday.
partly cloudy sultry weather and
fresh southerly to southwesterly winds
win prevail, followed by local rain and
thunder storms and lower tempera-
ture In this section. and on Thursday
partly cloudy. cooler weather, with
local rain and thunder storms in the
eastern districts. European steamers
now sailing viii have mostly fair to
partly cloudy and hazy weather and
light to gentle southeasterly breezes to
the Banks.
Evening journal., 1903-08-25
Fleet Sails For Attack.

Rockand. Me, Aug. 25.-All the bat
tleships. cruisers and other vessels Of
the combined North Atlantic fleet, OK
cept the collier Marcelus have left the
harbor for the attack on Portland. The
preparations for the departure began
early in the morning. and at D. m. the
signals we're set on the flagship Kear-
sarge for the ships to assume their
positions for sailing Besides the
Maine naval reserve. there arrived in
town the judges and military referees
who will watch the movements, demon
strations, attacks. etc.
Evening journal., 1903-08-25
David Lemon Makes Protest.

David Lemon appeared before both the
Street and Sewer Commission and the
Board Of Health this morning relative TO
the condition OF the house tn which he
lives. No. 9O7 West Ninth street. He
wants the owners OF the property to enter
Il In the sewer and will talk the matter
over with President Carter of the Street
and Sewer Department tomorrow.
Evening journal., 1903-08-25
eEOReE D. BAYARD DEAD
Cousin Of Late Ambassador Died Of
ParaIysis in New York.

George ID. Bayard. cousin OF exam
bassador Thomas r. Bayard. died OF
paralysis In New York several days
ago. He was a member of the editorial
stan OF several New York and Brook
lyn papers.
He was born at yarmouth. June 10,
1913; was graduated from Hobart Col
lege. and was for a time professor
there. He went to New York city In
1880. and was associate editor OF the
New York sun. In 1883 he joined this
editorial stan OF the Brooklyn Eagle.
and was connected with that paper for
twelve years. He will be buried al
Princeton. N. J.
Evening journal., 1903-08-25
BUY GOOD GROCERIES

at Lynch's. II our goods are satisfac-
tory tell others. II not tell us. Lip
toms English Breakfast Tea, quality
No. 1. Csc. package; Ceylon and India
Tea. quality No. 1, s5c. package; quail
ity No. ?, 35c. package. Fruit Jars and
spiepg
Evening journal., 1903-08-25
Shamrock Weather.

Highlands Of Navesink, n. j., Aug. Is.
-rhe second race for the America,s Cup
between Sir Thomas Lipton's challenger,
Shamrock III apl the American defender
Reliance. promises today to be contest
In moderate airs and one calculated 70
show the Brltisher at her best, a whole
sail seven-knot breeze came romping In
from the south by east at o'clock this
morning. and there was fair tumble
10 the sea. The breeze held true and
strong and there were no soft spots
anywhere on the water,
Sir Thomas Upton has voiced the opin-
ion that his challenger, Shamrock III,
would show her best form In a mild wind
and a rolling sea and with these con-
ditions she could defeat the Reliance.
Fortune favored him this morning, for the
weather and water conditions seemed just
suited to Shamrock III.
Il could desire nothing better" said
Sir Thomas this morning as he cast his
weather eye over the horizon, "and If
Shamrock loses today ! shall be very
muen disappointed. Shamrock SHOULD be
a. her best today"
Evening journal., 1903-08-25
Receives News Of Daughters Death.

while visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
Smith, OF this city, Mrs. Jennie Coneld.
of San Francisco received a dispatch an
nouncing the death OF her daughter The
sad news greatly affected the visitor and
she Immediately left for the West
Evening journal., 1903-08-25
STREET CAR ANNOYING
Flat Wheel on Trolley Arousss King
Street Reaidents.

Residents Of King street are up In arms
against the Peoples Railway Company
The cause Of the trouble Is nat wheel
car, No. l. of the East Lake line.
An Evening Journal reporter was told
this morning that the car makes more
noise than rolling mill.
our only redress Is the newspaper"
said resident Of that thoroughfare this
morning, and we appeal through them
TO the company to abate the nuisance"
Evening journal., 1903-08-25
Enhihils Erom Down the state.


The Delaware Railroad officials have
notified the Peoples Railway Company
TO have It's baggage ear at the sta
ton tomorrow evening to take out
some cold storage exhibits to the
Springs fof the Farmers Fair TO be
held on Wednesday. Thursday and Fri
day. There viii be numerous other
exhibits from different parts OF the
two lower counties. Altogether the
fair gives great promise of success.
Evening journal., 1903-08-25
Win RuIId TweIve Houses.

Building Inspector Cassidy issued q per
nit o Richmond and Prouse this morning
20 erect twelve tWo-story dwellings ON
the east side of Pine street between Van
deyer avenue and Twenty-seventh street.
The new houses viii cost $3.50 apiece.
Evening journal., 1903-08-25
wiII AoId an ExamInatIon.

vice board viii hold an examination at the
Federal Building tomorrow for a common
telegraph and telephone operator. There
is only one applicant for the position.
Evening journal., 1903-08-25
DEATHS HAND STRETCHES OUT
AND TAKES TWO PROMINENT MEN
OPENING FALL CAMPAIGN
Special Services viii be Held at olivst
Church Next Sunday.

Church Next Sunday.
The beginning Of the fan campaign at
olvct Church will be marked by special
services next Sunday.
The services will be as follows: 10 a, m.
brotherhood OF Andrew and Philip. A re-
union meeting, lO.i5 divine worship and
sermon by the pastor. 2.SO p. m. Bible
school, "A rally service. p. m. Y. =.
5, &. E beginning again meeting. AS
p. m. eXangeiistic meeting, sermon by
pastor. The general theme Of the day will
be "rhe Approach OF the Dawn-the Com
ing OF Jesus Pastor Elwood's subject In
the morning will me Awaiting His Com
ing and i'm the evening Where Shall /
S.and?' There will be special music by
the chorus choir, and a cordial invitation
Is extended the public 10 be present.
Evening journal., 1903-08-25
Pictures At cost.

To make room for new goods. we
will cut the price Of our framed pic
lures regardless of cost. Sale begins
at 2 o'clock Wednesday morning. Come
early. W. Roy Fryer 1o1 and iOs East
Third street
Evening journal., 1903-08-25
eia combined ErcursIon.

The big combined moonlight excursion
of the Young Mems Republican Club and
Diamond Council No. 5, Jr. o. u. A. NJ,
will be held on Saturday evening. The ex-
cursion will go to Washington Park and
the boat viii leave Fourth stret wharf at
Z O'Clock sharp.
CONTINUED on Third Page.l
Evening journal., 1903-08-25
Erennh Rark cI.ar.-

The French bark QueviIly cleared this
morning for Rouen. France. with 1875. 7sf
gallons OF crude petroleum on board. Her
cargo Is valued at s70,07s,
Evening journal., 1903-08-25
Yacht. Rsadx 70 start.

New York Aug. 25, lo.45 a. m.-Re.
lIance and Shamrock are manoeuvring
behind the line waiting for the pre-
paratory gun. The wind remains at
seven knots and the sea good.
Evening journal., 1903-08-25
TO RECOVER $4,000
Suit Instituted Against Yacht Owner
For False Arrest

William Siinons has Instituted a suit
In the Superior Court against George
Campbell, of New York, TO recover $10,-
900 for alleged false arrest. Mr.. Camp
bell is a hardwood merchant Of New
York and owner Of the yacht Roamer.
the crew OF which was arrested few
days ago on a charge Of mutiny
Simons is one Of the members Of the
Grew who was arrested on complaint
OF Campbell, ard Is row IN the county
workhouse awaiting the furnishing OF
bail TO secure his release.
The writs have not been served on
Mr.. Campbell as yet.
Evening journal., 1903-08-25
SECRETARY ROOT
HAS RESIGNED
Written on August Io, But
Will Not Take Effect IN
til January /
VI 4, TAFT WILL SUCCEED Rim

With Delaware County Jail ouaran-
tined Murderer Was Hanged at
Media Todsy-sheriff Stayed Out
side-5maIIpox Factor in Execution.
Oyster Bay. N. ". Aus. s5.-secretary
Root under date OF August 10 presented
his resignation formally to the President.
The resignation was accepted by the
President with the understanding that
Mr.. Root continue as Secretary OF War
at least until January l.. Governor-Gen-
eral William II. TAFT. of the Philippines,
will succeed Secretary Root as Secretary
OF War. This official announcement wps
made here today.
Media Pa. Aug. S.-with the Della
ware county jail quarantined because Of
smallpox, Robert Fitzpatrick. who shot
and killed his housekeeper. Mrs Eliza
beth Bearmore. In Chester was hanged
in the jail yard shortly after 10 O'Clock
this morning. Sheriff WilSam +. How
ard and his deputies did not enter the
pIlr1ns because OF the recent contdElon
among the inmates. but met the con-
demned man at the outside door. and con-
Quoted him to the scaffold.
The execution was performed quickly,
because OF the adverse conditions. The
Rev. W. Reese Scott the spiritual ad-
wiser of Fitzpatrick. offered prayer and in
less than two minutes the black cap had
been adjusted. the moose placed about his
neck. and the man was sent into eternity.
Every detail had been arranged yesterday
between the Sheriff and his men. and at
a given signal from Deputy Sheriff Wolfe.
Sheriff Howard pulled the string that
held the trap.
Fitzpatrick was taken from his cell by
Warden Thomas S. Fields and his assist
ants and when the yard was reached was
turned over to Sheriff Howard and his
deputies. Charles Wolfe and Frank Nc.
Cormick, the police officer Of Darby.
The relatives OF the condemned mar
bade him farewell before the quarantine
was placed upon the Jail Some OF then
were TO have called on Saturday last. bu
they sent word TO Warden Fields tina
they would not be present. owing to an,
quarantine Since that time and unit
yesterday Fitzpatrick had seen no one bu
the keepers OF the prison.
Evening journal., 1903-08-25

Highlands. Aug IS. 12.@ D. m.-Both
boats have turned port tack and set spin
nackels for run to second. Wind has
changed to westward.
Evening journal., 1903-08-25

Wilmington Bicycle Club.
Moonlight to Washington Park. Thurs
day August 27th. Leave Fourth st.
wharf Z d. m.
Evening journal., 1903-08-25

New York. Aug. 30. 1926 a. m.-The
committee has just signalled trian-
gular course. hut the course signals
have not been set.
Evening journal., 1903-08-25

boats have turned the second stake boat.
Reliance leading by about four minutes.
Evening journal., 1903-08-25

New York. Aug. %. 1909 a. m.-l,oth
yachts have arrived at the lightshlp
and cast on their t0ws. Wind stu "a
little east OF south, about seven knots.
Evening journal., 1903-08-25

Highlands, Aug. Is. Up. m.Ashamroch
turned first stake at 12.25 and Reliance at
1925.
Evening journal., 1903-08-25
Shamrock Turns First
sake Boat One Minute
Ahead of the Reliance.
Wind Shifted
Seven Knot Breeze Was
Favorable to Shamrock.
Golden Opportunity for
Upton to Lift the Cup
Despite This the Reliance
Was the Favorite in
Betting at s o Test
Light Wind Sailing
Reliance is Leadino.

Highlands. Aug. 25 p. m.-Experts
say Il will be impossible TO finish race
within time limit. Shamrock sympathizers
much encouraged by showing OF yacht
today. May alter ODDS.
Evening journal., 1903-08-25

Highlands Aug. Is, 1890 p. m.-Reliance
went on port tack 12.21-O5 Shamrock at
l2.25-S5. Weather very hazy. Yachts DIFF
ficult TO discern.
Evening journal., 1903-08-25

Adlai Stevenson has served notice on
the world that he wishes no office. Adlai,
you are In no danger,
Evening journal., 1903-08-25

Highlands, Aug 25. 1i.40 a. m.-
Shamrock is holding her own. Wind
light but boats are moving fast.
Evening journal., 1903-08-25

New York, Aug. 25, 94s a. m.-rhe
yachts are nearing the lightship, Reh-
ance being ,vi hn mile with sham
rock half mile astern. Both are still
i'm tow. although Reliance has her jlb
set. The Regatta Committee Is abOut
halfway out to lightship. Wind still
a little east Of south. about seven
knots.
Evening journal., 1903-08-25

Highlands Aug. rs, f1.35 a. m.-
Yachts under mainsails club topsails
foresails. jib and baby topsails. They
are nearing the shore. Reliance foot
ing and pointing better.
Evening journal., 1903-08-25

Highlands. Aug. 25. ~ noon-Reli-
ance fails TO shake the Shamrock.
There is no difference in the pointing.
Getting hazy Shamrock making bet
ter nghf than ever before and wen
holding the Reliance.
Evening journal., 1903-08-25

Highlands. Aug. 25. 1906 D. m.-
Shamrock has been gaining on Re-
lance and has now secured a wind
ward position. Reliance fully one
quarter mile in the lead They go out
Of sight in the haze.
Evening journal., 1903-08-25

Highlands. Aug. 25, Ills a. m.-The
boats crossed the line as follows: Reli-
ance. i1.00-27 "A. m; Shamrock. 1i.O2.
Wind nine miles an hour at start
Haze off shore.
Evening journal., 1903-08-25

Highlands, Aug 25. 11.t5 a. m.--Reli-
ance ahead. but gaining little. Sham
rock seems to have gained in the last
five minutes.
Evening journal., 1903-08-25

New York. Aug 25.--At . o'clock the
wind still was blowing about seven
knots the sky partly cloudy. atmos-
phere very clear Reliance is leaving
for starting point, under her own sail.
Evening journal., 1903-08-25

WEATHER. Today, Partly
cloudy to fair, warmer, light
winds. Tomorrow, Partly
cloudy, sultry, lower tempera
ture.
Evening journal., 1903-08-25

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Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-01-23
Granberry-Catt.

A very pretty wedding was solems
nized at 8 O'Clock Wednesday evening
at East End Methodist church, WheE
Miss May Gait, the accomplished daugh-
ter Ct Mr.. and Mrs. Reeves Gait, be-
came the bride of Rev. John Cooper
Cranberry, of Ashland. Bishop John
G. Gran berry, father of the groom per-
forming the ceremony in an impressive
manner. Miss Mary L. Miller of Bal
tlmore, was maid of honor, and Misses
Bessie Huddlestone Of White Sulphur
Springs, Rizpah Dudley OF Fl. De-
fiance, Helena Splitter, Bertha Barnes
Kate Blackburn and Natalie Hogsheao
of this city, were the brides maids
Rev. D. s. Merritt of Norfolk. was tht
groom g best man, aud Rev. John u
Scott of Hot Springs an3 Messrs.
H. Price, R. K. Mehurin, E: W. james
Frank Drumheller and w. II. Lanham
| the usheTs.
After the ceremony the bridal party
was rendered reception at the nom
of the brides parents. Mr.. Granberr
very recently left here to return to tn
Virginia Conference and is now local
ed on the Charlotte Circuit, his Drid
will be greatly missed by large clrcl
of friends. They left yesterday morn
ing for Richmond. where they wi
spend some days before leaving fo
! their future home.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-01-23
StoneWaIi Jackson Day.

That was a fine address that DIR.
Finlev made before the veterans OF
Stonewall Jackson camp Wednesday,
and fine audience heard him gladly.
The camp turned out with full ranks,
having with them many other veterans
and the volunteer soldiers of the West
Augusta Guard and Staunton Rifles,
and the Daughters of the Confederacy.
The Stonewall band furnished the
music, and gave the audience treat
in a cornet lsolo, and trio was sung
by Messrs. EuritG, Timberlake and
Bear "Tenting on the Old Camp
Ground" with fine effect, drawing
tears from the eyes of some OF the Old
soldiers, and eliciting general applause
from the large audience. There were
on the platform with the speaker
Commander s. F. PilsOn, Past Com
manders T. D. Ransom, 8. d. Timber
lake, T. G.. Morton, Jas. Bumgardner
Jr., H. M. McIlhany and Geo. W
Nelms. late of the Newport News
camp, Lieut.. Commanders Z. +. way
man and Carter Berkeley, Chaplain
w. n. Scott, and Color Bearers j. A
Hupman and A 8. Brubeck.
Capt. Ransom presented the cause o
the Jeb Stuart monument fund in ,
strong little speech. The response wa
a. liberal contribution to the func
amounting to $1S5, which will probs
Div be increased to $500 DR.. Scot
opened the exercises with prayer an
closed them with the benedictlon.