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Evening journal., 1903-08-12
OFF FOR BOWERS BEACH
Members Of C. W. B. Club to 90 tc
Bay Shore Resort in a Launch.

Early this afternoon about dozen
members Of the G. w. b. Club will leave
this city on a launch for Bowers Beach
The crew for the occasion is G.. c. Nor
rls captain; Joseph DEM, pilot; c. c.
Talley. mosquito guard; Harry Smith.
quartermaster; Edward Hickman. grub
dispenser; William Tinsman. grub mixer;
j. w. Wood, chief OF fire brigade; Mr..
Crawford, engineer. The glee club is
composed Of Messrs. Talley and Morris.
bassos, and Hickman and Smith, tenors.
Evening journal., 1903-08-12
WATER COMMISSION
WILL FIGHT INJUNCTION
Assistant City Solicitor In
structed to Ask for Post
ponement of Case

Following the transaction of routine
business at the regular meeting Of the
Water Commission yesterday after
noon, President Pyle brought up the
matter of the injunction against the
board preventing the payment of $20,-
600 to the United States Sand Filtra-
tion Company. Upon motion of Mr..
Jones il was decided that Assistant
City Solicitor Baldwin Springer should
appear in court on Saturday morning,
the time set for the hearing, and ask
for a postponement of the case until
September /, or until such time as City
Solicitor Robert G. Harman returns
from Europe.
William Il. Bancroft appeared before
the board, and when called upon by
President Pyle 70 state his business. he
looked around and said: Il have made
mistake. l do not wish to talk in
the presence OF the reporters"
After the meeting Mr.. Bancroft held
a consultation with the commissioners
relative to securing a suitable site for
the new pumping station along the
Brandywine. He is working in conjunc-
ton with the board, and a location is
now under consideration above the
Bancroft mills. The ground is owned
by the DuPonts, but no action has beer
taken to acquire it.
John Kitchen presented an applica'
ttion 10 be -considered-an applicant 10
the position of collector Of water rents
The communication was accepted ant
ordered filed.
A bill from the Pittsburg Meter Com
pany for 105 meters amounting to sS4l
was ordered paid.
The payroll amounting to ssS1.71 wal
ordered paid.
Evening journal., 1903-08-12
HISTORY OF ASBURY CHURCH
Book Of Interest to Methodists Just
Issued BY That Conareaation.

There has just been issued a book which
viii be Of deep interest TO the members Of
the Methodist denomination in Whining
ton. 1t IS the history and directory of
Asbury Church and has been compiled
with a great deal Of care by the pastor,
the Rev. II. S. Dulany. assisted by the
Rev. John ID. c. Hanna, Of West Chester.
In a note Mr. Dulany says that ne is very
much indebted to Dr. Hanna for much of
the data both Old and new, and pays to
him a glowing tribute OF his five years
pastorate Of the church.
The book contains a fine engraving OF
Mr.. Dulany Besides giving the history
of the old church, It gives a full list OF
It's pastors. beginning with William Jes-
sup IN 1859; IL gives the calendar of ser.
vices and church societies, the church Of.
hcials, congregational organizations and
the race Of membership. containing be-
tween 500 and 800 names.
Evening journal., 1903-08-12
NOT MAN WANTED
, Caught After Long Chase Will
be Released.

10 Caught After Long Chase VIII
be Released.
negro giving his name as Lemack
but believed to be Thomas F.Har-
Wanted in Baltimore for murderous
/ ilt, was arrested yesterday after
at Todd's Cut By Patrolman
k Zones. The officer had been no.
from the police station to be on
ookout for Harris and seeing the
ner on n freight train gave pur-
on a shifting engine.
Todd's Cut the freight was over
ed and the negro seeing the officer
2 an attempt to escape. The police
and several railroad carpenters
d in on him and he surrendered
|out resistance after running a
distance from the train.
le prisoner declared his name was
|ack Otey and not Harris. He
i,d however, that he was with Har-
lst night and left him before leav-
or Wilmington.
i'e Baltimore authorities arrived in
Inington this afternoon and after
ng at the prisoner said he was
The man wanted.
Evening journal., 1903-08-12
Insuraents pestrey RalIroad.

London, Aug. IA report has
reached Vienna from Salonica that the
Insurgents have succeeded i'm destroy
ing part of the railway that connects
that city with uslup. one hundred
miles northwest. II is hoped that by
this means the government will be un-
able to mass troops at either point
without great difficulty. The male in
habitants of forty villages In the PrileI
district are reported to have joined the
Insurgents.
Evening journal., 1903-08-12
WEATHER BULLETIN

The New York Herald forecasts that in
the Middle States and New England to-
day partly cloudy to fair weather will
prevail with fresh southwesterly winds.
shifting in this section to northwesterly.
followed by local rain and nearly station
airy. followed by falling temperature. On
Thursday partly cloudy to fair cooler
weather will prevail, with fresh north
westerly to northerly winds; and on Fri
day fair weather, with slight temperature
changes and fresh northerly to north
easterIy winds. probably increasing on thu
southern coasts OF this section.
Evening journal., 1903-08-12
SOLDIER WEEDS
Fort Delaware Private Married to New
Castle Girl.

An impressive marriage ceremony was
celebrated this morning in the office of
Magistrate George II. Hollis. The Rev.
V. IL. Jones, of the Church Of Advent
lists, ofhciated and several witnesses were
present.
The groom was private Thomas NJ.
Smith, of the 18th Artillery, stationed al
Fort Delaware, and the bride was Anna
NJ. Gillsey of New Castle. She was be.
comingly attired in a white dress and hei
soldier husband wore the regulation attire
of The army.
Private Smiths home is in Dallas
Texas, and as his term Of enlistment will
not expire until next July. his wife will
reside at her home in New Castle unit
he IS discharged from the army. Tn,
happy couple left the magistrates offc,
after receiving the congratulations o.
those who witnessed the ceremony.
Evening journal., 1903-08-12
An Unexpeeted Treat Of Iee Cream.

A horse attached to an ice cream
peddlng wagon, owned by Herbert All
ston, nan away from Twenty-third and
Market streets last night. throwing All
ston out Of the vehicle.
Several cans containing blocks of ice
cream fell out OF the wagon scattering
their contents in all directions and at the
same time furnishing a fine feast for
many boys In the nelghborhood.
Evening journal., 1903-08-12
BALL PARK DEATHS
NUMBERsELEVEN
Boy and Man Died Today
AS Result of Injuries Sus-
tanned on Saturday
INSURGENTS DESTROY A RAILROAD
perot Safe at Gloucester Blown Open
and Robbed-Another Paris Train
on Fire, Causing a Panie--War
Grows More Bitter.

Philadelphia. Aug. 12.-The number
OF victims In the collapse of a balcony
at the Philadelphia Baseball Park SAT-
urday was increased today to eleven
by the death of Samuel Il. Kelly at
half-past s o'clock this morning In st.
Luke's Hospital, and James Howden.
at his home, No. 1881 North Thirty
first street last night
Kelly was II years old, and lived at
1886 Gratz street. Both Of his arms
We're broken and he suffered concus-
sion Of the brain. Gangrene developed.
and the physicians intended 10 operate
on him this morning.
owing to the rain the official inspec-
tion Of the wreckage OF the grand
stand at the BAH park by the Bureau
of Building Inspection was not under
taken yesterday The inspectors be-
gan the work this morning. Eight of
the victims viii be buried today. and
another suit for damages has been
added to the two already brought.
Evening journal., 1903-08-12
New Umpire Secured.

Following out his desire to please
the public whenever It is possible,
President Connolly of the Wilmington
baseball team has secured another um-
pire. His name is Griffin and he halls
from Norristown. where he had no
trouble IN telling the balls from the
strikes. He also kept sharp eye on
the bases. Phalen, whom Griffin sue
ceeds. has been very unpopular Of late.
Evening journal., 1903-08-12
TO VISIT HIS OLD HOME
Secretary Sellers of Y. M. c. A. viii
Leave Tomorrow For Michigan.

+. o. Sellers, general secretary Of the
Young Mems Christian Association will
leave Wilmington tomorrow for visit
TO HIS mother in Lansing, Mich. Although
Mr.. Sellers resignation takes effect IN
September, he viii return TO this city, as
the bids for the proposed new Y. NJ. c. A
building are to be opened by him.
Mr.. Sellers will probably stop of at De
troit, Buffalo, Grand Rapids and severa
other cities, to confer with association
men and If possible secure a suitabl,
man for his successor.
Evening journal., 1903-08-12
NEW CARS FOR B. 8 o.
Contract Awarded For Rolling stoeI,
For Worlds Fair.

Baltimore. Md, Aug. IA contract
was awarded yesterday by the Baltl-
more 4 Ohio Railroad for additional
passenger equipment, involving an ex-
penditure of about $4,000 with this
new rolling stock the company win be
equipped to handle the worlds fair
business 20 and from ST. Louis next
year. The order covers 40 passenger
cars and 40 baggage and postal. cars
Deliveries win begin IN December and
be completed by April l, 1904.
Evening journal., 1903-08-12
MOTHER JONES TO SPEAK
Leader Of j yenile Army Will be Here
Saturday.

Mother Jones and her army will be
in Wilmington on Saturday She Will
attend a baseball game in the afternoon
and in the evening will deliver an ad-
dress at Fifth and Shipley streets.
Chief Of Police Black has given her per-
mission to speak. There will be a pa
rade in the evening headed by a band.
She may call upon some Of the local
firms and ask them about the employ
ment of child labor i'm this city.
Evening journal., 1903-08-12
CAUGHT IN A BICYCLE
Edward MoFarlan Has His Leg
Sprained by a Peculiar Accident.

Edward McFarlan, a small boy living at
No. sol Maryland avenue, became en-
tangled yesterday afternoon in the spokes
OF a bicycle ridden by Smith Virgins
The lad got too close TO the bicycle on
the crossing and the first thing he knew
he was whirled to the ground and could
not move. His right leg was so tightly
ensnared between the steel spokes that
the wheel had to be broken TO eNtricate
the lad from his position. His leg was
found TO be spraned as result OF the
accident.
Evening journal., 1903-08-12
Mining stoekholdsrs Meet.

stockhOIders Of the Georgia Mining
Company held "a meeting az the Hotel
Wilmington yesterday. Isaac d. Naylor
was elected president TO succeed Ernest
Fahrig, who resigned. The price OF stock
was increased to 81 a share. The report OF
the superintendent showed encouraging
conditions In the mines IN Cherokee coun-
ty, Ca.
Evening journal., 1903-08-12
TROLLEY LINE OPENS SATURDAY
Cars to be Operated Between Middle.
town and Odessa.

All arrangements for starting a new
trolley line between Middletown ana
Odessa ON Saturday have been COM
pleted' The two cars and the dynamos
nave arrived and the latter have been
placed in the Middletown Electric
Light plant. There will be one pas
senger car and a baggage and freight
car.
Evening journal., 1903-08-12

uR CREED: To publish
news that ought to be
ished; to tell the truth
ought to be told, and to
lit into readable form.
Evening journal., 1903-08-12
RESIDENTS MAKE ANOTHER KICK
Claim That Waste From Steel Com
pany's Plant is sickening.

Residents Of South Wilmington have an
other complaint to make 10 the health
authorities. This kick is against the
Diamond State Steel Company for run
ming its waste oil in the Christiana at low
tide, which is the only time the drain
pipes are open. At tines the oil is half
an inch thick on the Christiana and resi-
dents of that section say the odor is 80
bad they have TO close all their doors and
windows The health authorities may be
asked to take some action.
Evening journal., 1903-08-12
GRAY KEEPING
QUIET ON BOOM
Says He Will Not Talk
About the Presidential
Possibility
SOLID SOUTH ARE INTERESTED
The Delaware Judge is Attracting Much
Attention as Chairman Of Arbitration
Board-Look Upon His as Southern
Democrat.

Democrat.
Birmingham. Ala. Aug. l2-Judge
George Gray, OF Delaware. who Is here
serving as chairman Of the Arbitration
Boarl. which is seeking TO adjust the
wage differences between the Alabama
miners and operators. was asked today
what he had 10 say regarding the boom
for him for the Democratic Presidential
nomination. He thought for a moment
and then replied, with great deiibera-
tion
Il have nothing to say on that sub
ject.
lie was asked II he had heard OF his
name being mentioned In connection with
the Presidency but gave the same reply.
courtcously, but firmly. refusing 10 dis
cuss the matter.
Being the principal figure IN the most
noted Arbitration Board which has ever
sat IN the South Judge Gray's name il
ON eVeryone's lips here. and talk OF him
for the Presidency is attracting no little
attention. lie IS regarded by leading
politicians as practically Southern Dem
ocrat, and much favorable comment is
heard as TO his availability and fitness for
The miners are seeking to show that
the commissary system. In connection
with the monthly pay day system, Is det-
rimental to their welfare. The miners
witnesses testified that under tho exist
Ing system the men have to trade at the
company stores whether Il IS to their ad-
vantage 20 do so or not
The purchasing power OF the store
checks. their use and discount value were
all gone into, and Chairman Gray asked
the witnesses many questions in order to
draw out the facts.
An OF the witnesses heard today testi-
fled regarding the commhsary system
works, much Of the testimony tending 20
show tint miners paid On commissary
checlis had TO discount them at IS cents on
the dollar IN order to obtain oash. Ne
direct evidence was presented regarding
the eight-hour day.
Evening journal., 1903-08-12
.YCLONE HITS
WEST INDIES
T. A. B. SOCIETY DISSOLVED
Building Formally Occupied by Organ
ization Sold.

The building occupied for many years
by the St. Mary's T. A. b. Society In
East Sixth street between Lombard and
Pine streets, is now the property of Mrs
Bridget Griffin. The amount )f money in.
volyed In the transaction was l,7OO.
The society recently dissolved, after be
ing in existence for nearly thirty years
AT enc time the organization had many
members, but Of late no interest was
taken in Its affairs and as a result II
dissolved.
Evening journal., 1903-08-12
Reeeived ! MedleaI output.

A medical outfit from the War Depart
ment has been received by Major j. L..
France, surgeon Of the First Delaware
Regiment Included IS a fine case Of
surgical instruments. mess kit. cots, ticks,
pillows. sheets. and everything needed for
a first-class field hospital.
Evening journal., 1903-08-12
Market stronn Today.

Local brokers reported today that the
market was stronger than It has been for
some time. The entire market was strong
and active.
London. they say, opened strong and the
local markets followed.
Evening journal., 1903-08-12
Laws Not Distributed.

The laws passed by the last Legislature
have been printed. PrOthonotary Speak
man had a number Of calls for copies OF
the laws today, but he stated that he has
received none as yet.
Evening journal., 1903-08-12
Gloucester Safe Cracked.

Philadelphia, Aug. 12-The safe In
the depot OF the Atlantic city Railroad
at Gloucester was blown open last
night and S35 In cash secured. The
Telegraph wires were cut, and great
damage done by the thieves. who es-
capped.
Evening journal., 1903-08-12
Found Old Papsrs.

Several boys yesterday found a bundle
of correspondence among the debris OF
the destroyed Market House. OF the old
hrm Of Gregg and Bowe. Many Of the
notes, drafts. checks, etc, OF the GUS
toners Of the old firm We're among the
lot. Many OF the papers were dated as
far back as 1858.
Evening journal., 1903-08-12
HORSE UPSETS WAGON
Two Prisoners Injured as Result OF
Runaway.

A a result OF a runaway this morning
two persons were injured. The team
which is owned by J. r. Wilson, Of Fifth
and Lombard streets, became frightened
ait Fourth and Market streets and Upset
the wagon.
Lewis Wafels, the driver Of the horse
and Conner Taylor. a boy, were painfully
hurt. The wagon was damaged and the
harness broken.
Evening journal., 1903-08-12
eATEMEN LOSE JOBS
New Pennsylvania Elevated Hard
ship to Men.

New PennsyIVanla EIeVated FIaTu'
ship to Men.
Forty gatemen on the grade crossings
of the Pennsylvania railroad in Chester
received notice of their discharge yes
terday A few men are retained for the
principal crossings, as one Of the grade
tracks is still used occasionally by the
shifting engines, but all regular traffic
is on the elevated road. Some Of the
dismissed men have been in the employ
Of the company for twenty and twenty
five years A few OF them have already
obtained positions elsewhere.
1t is expected that a number Of gate
men in this city will lose their positions
when the elevated through Wilmington
Is completed.
Evening journal., 1903-08-12
caroo Of Flint.

at the Delaware river pier today with
cargo of flint for the Goldlng and Sons
Company. About 300 tons OF flint will be
unloaded here and then the vessel will
proceed 10 Philadelphia 20 discharge the
remainder of the cargo.
Evening journal., 1903-08-12
French Train on Fire.

Paris. Aug. l2.-Fire broke out last
evening in one of the trains OF the
Metropolitan Electric Road at the
Ternes station. There was panic,
but only two women We're slightly in
jured.
Evening journal., 1903-08-12
win Build Store For W. A. Coke

Building Inspector Cassidy this morning
issued a permit to e. Smith Barkley TO
erect a store and dwelling on the north
east corner Of Ninth and Lombard streets
for W. A. Coke. The building will cost
| 81 500.
Evening journal., 1903-08-12
Crippled Men to Play

The one-legged and one-armed men will
play ca game of baseball on Friday after
noon at South Side Park. If the weather
is bad the game will be postponed until
September Q.
Evening journal., 1903-08-12
|hORE W0RKMEN LEAVE
srs, Pudders and Rollers Secure
Employment in Durham, Pa.

| TTTV-T- ~ = ~ TT--TTT
|number of Wilmington men, the
|rity of whom are former employees
|e Diamond State Steel Company,
|oday for Durham, Pa, where they
secured employment i'm one of
mills there. In all there were
ty-four heaters, puddlers and roll
IN the party, which left this city.
E men were told by a representa-
|of the concern who came here to
Them that the plant was unusually
and promised them steady work.
We're assured that no strike is
[ the works. In case the men
there is a strike there they win
n to this city.
Evening journal., 1903-08-12
Broke His Shoulder.

Thomas Danaha Is suffering with a
broken shoulder at the Delaware Hos
pital. He received his injury by falling
down stairs in his home I'm Parish street
Evening journal., 1903-08-12
b. w. iynoh Co. Groceries.

Wines. Liquors, Bottled Beer and
Porter. Brown Stout 75c. the dozen.
Extract Of Malt. S1.10 the dozen. Main
store n. W. cor. Madison and Fourth
streets.
Evening journal., 1903-08-12

Another lot OF nne Meerschaum Pipes
from 50 10 sl5. Can and see them. The
.argest assortment OF Pipes In the city.
Dursteln. e. Second 81.
Evening journal., 1903-08-12
Lost Diamond.

Paul Kern, manager of the Novelty
Carriage Works. at Second and Frencf
streets lost a valuable diamond from {
horseshoe pin this morning.
Evening journal., 1903-08-12

|naica Devastated by Hurricane. ,
lgston, Jamaica, Aug. 12.-The
zane, only the fringe Of which
k the western end of Jamaica, and
it was thought had passed, in
of proceeding to the northwest,
d to the south yesterday and
k Jamaica with its full force, in
lg damage which it will take years
pair. Owing to the interruption
egraphic communication it is i'm
bile as vet to estimate the amount
+ losses, but they must reach mill
of dollars.
Evening journal., 1903-08-12
1a Suffers Greatly.
tepOrts From Havana
lays Santiago Has
Teen DeVasfated-De..
pills Are Lacking
|npest Cut a Wide
Pafh in the Island.
business in Havana
Practically Suspended.
|amaica Damaged

gana, Aug. 12.-This city is direct
the path Of a tropical hurricane
has already devastated the city Of
ago, many other towns on the
and west coasts, and all Of the
N portion Of the island.
wind at Q o'clock last night was
|ng forty miles an hour. It was a
inner of the whirling tempest that
rapidly following on it's wheels.
|ty minutes later il was blowing
miles. The streets formed tun-
through which it sucked with al
Irresistible force.
'ises OF thatch on the outskirts Of
|ity We're blown away like chaff.
nore solid houses Of the city prop
bod firm. Whether they will stand
the tempest in all its fury is
d on the city is still to be known.
y persons ventured on the streets
G o'clock, when the rush for places
ht to be safest was made. Busi-
was completely suspended.
'igs Of frightened guests gathered
main Office and dining-room of
|lgleterre Hotel.
v meagre details of what the
has accomplished in the eastern
OF Cuba have thus far been re-
b.
81 of the wires to the eastward
louthward are down.
ore communication was cut off Il
mown that the damage at Santi-
-as general, and that many houses
been destroyed. Some of their
literally torn to fragments. 9th
ere unroofed, while great frag-
of sheet iron were sent sailing
sgh the air.
of the small ports to the eastward
ntiago have been damaged, it Is
while inland the tempest has Gu
le path.
nfuegos has been ravaged by th'
The last news from Cardena,
Matanzas on the east coast wa.
much damage had been wrought
Evening journal., 1903-08-12

Burnt leather novelties for the Den.
Ours'ein. 8 East Second street.
Evening journal., 1903-08-12

Your choice OF Brier Pipes. large amber
stems. si.OO worth $50. See window.
Durstein's. s e. Second st.
Evening journal., 1903-08-12
ROOT RESIGNS
FROM CABINET
Resignation Will Be Placed
in Presidents Hands Be-
fore He Sails for Europe
GOVERNOR TAFT MAY SUCCEED HIM
Secretary Of Wars Resignation viii
Not De Acted Upon Until After Con-
gress Meets-His Retirement Was
Expected.
Expected,

Washington, Aug. 12.-Before Secre-
tary Root sails for London 10 sit with
the Alaskan Commission he will place
his resignation in the hands of Presi-
dent Roosevelt in order that the presi-
Evening journal., 1903-08-12

Stop That Leak.
In your roof with Cartmells roof paint
Evening star., 1903-07-27
SEPARATES FROM HUSBAND.
Mrs. Viola Fickling Alleged to Be
Seeking a Divorce.

After 4 welded life of but little over one
month Mrs. Viola Tickling, wife Of Mr.. w.
Irving Fickling, the latter formerly of this
city. is alleged to have left the home OF
her husband, No 317 West 91st street. New
York city and announced that she had de-
cided to separate from her husband. 1t Is
stated that this course was the result OF
ouarrels between the young couple, ana
that Mrs Fickling has taken apartments at
the Richmond Hotel. Midland Beach. Staten
Island, where she is living quietly with an
intimate lady friend
A reporter for The Star called upon MI.
Charles II. Fickling, father of Mr.. w. Irv-
ing Fickling, at his office. 1896 New YORK
avenue, this morning, to whom Mr.. Ficklfng
said;
II do not desire to be interviewed In ref
erence to the matter. but prefer the wo-
mans statements to stand for the present,
that future developments may prove the
true state of affairs" Further than this
Mr. Fickling had nothing to say concerning
The wedding of the young people was one
of the most brilliant Of last June. and took
place at the country home of the brides
step-father, Mr.. Samuel H. Goldenberg, at
NeiIcote. Riverdale-on-t the Hudson, the
guests Of the occasion including many nota.
Bile society people of the metropolis and OF
the old world. Mrs. Fickling is said to have
expressed herself to friends about her, just
nrior to the marriage ceremony, that she
had a promotion that within q month she
would leave her husband. and her fears
were laughed at by those around her.
Mrs Tickling, who Is only seventeen years
old, is said to be strikingly beautiful girl.
On the death Of her father. Samuel Sondine,
four years ago, she inherited a considerable
fortune. The estate Is now being settled
up and when she is eighteen Mrs. F1ckling
will receive 100000 in cash. On her twen-
ty-flrst and thirtieth birthdays she will re-
ceive considerably larger sums In full set
tlement Of her legacy.
Mr. Tickling is twelve yeaIs older than
his wife, For the past six or seven years
he has been engaged In business In New
York city, and is located at No. 34S Broad
Way