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Evening journal., 1903-03-31
MAY CONTINUE TO
PROSECUTE CASES
City Solicitor Reinhardt Now
Attends Morning Sessions
of City Court Regularly

City Solicitor David j. Reinhardt still
continues to prosecute cases in City
Court, and from present appearances
will do SO until the expiration of his
term of office. The night sessions will
probably be attended by Edward T..
Price, who has, it is said, been selected
by Mr. Reinhardt as his assistant
Mr.. Reinhardt absolutely refuses to
talk in reference to the matter When
asked this morning if he had decided
upon Mr.. Price as his choice for assist
ant city solicitor to preside at night
sessions, HE said: Il can't talk about
that now"
As Deputy Judge Garrett usually pre-
sides at night sessions, there is no doubt
but what he viii recognize Mr.. Price
as the city solicitors assistant whereas
Judge Cochran, who is a Democrat,
would recognize only Baldwin Springer,
who has been elected by City Council
as assistant TO Mr.. Reinhardt.
If the City Solicitor appears at the
morning sessions and Mr.. Price in the
evening, the question of properly at
tending to the prosecution of City
Court cases is answered, but whether
Mr.. Price cares to work gratis for The
city is another matter.
There is no doubt that in paying thS
salary of the assistant city solicitor
City Council will order the check drawn
to the order OF Baldwin Springer, bu'
whether President Of Council Blaans
Will sign the same remains to be seen
Mr.. Springer has as yet not becn sw0r1
into office and it is understood that h'
will not mix into affairs until Judgl
Cochran returns from Middletown
where his mother is seriously nj.
Evening journal., 1903-03-31
FLOATING OIL MENACES
PROPERTY AND HEAL TIL
Christiana River Covered by
Greasy Substance and
Residents Protesting

The Christiana river for several days
has been covered with a coating of oil,
coming from the Liebig Fertilizer Com
pany, 1t is supposed, and rivermen are
making no end of complaints about It.
From bank to bank the stream is
covered with the greasy substance, and
many bad results have already come
from it. Others win follow. Dead fish
have already began coming to the sur
lace, having been killed by the oil, and
fishermen say it was the oil that was
largely due to fish being almost exter-
minated in the river some years ago. At
that time the Board of Health was
notified and the nuisance was stopped,
but now 1t is worse than ever.
Another important point to be con-
sidered is the wharf property and
boats in the river. Should a lighted
iire-brand or match by accident be
dropped in the water, the result would
be disastrous to the property lining the
banks of the stream and the boats ply
ing on it, as fire Of this kind is i'm
possible to check until it burns itself
out. b
| ing along the river is also to be guarded
ng along the river is also to be guarded
and this oil clinging and stagnatine
along the wharves and the marshes is q
serious menace to the health of the
community.
A storm of protest is heard on al
sides regarding it from those who live
in the vicinity, and the Beard of Healtf
will probably be notified today by {
delegation Of fishermen from the neigh
borhood of Third street bridge regard
ling the nuisance
Evening journal., 1903-03-31
READ DIME NOVELS
THEN ROBBED FARMER

seaford, March Si.-Two young boys,
giving their names as Archie Marvel and
James Dell. OF Bridgeviile, were arrested
here Sunday morning on a charge of rob
bing farmers carriages OF blankets and
stealing sllverware from the residence Of
J. J. Purse. The robberies took place in
the eanly evening and when the boys were
arraisned before Magistrate Parks they
looked so young that the Magistrate held
them to await the arrival OF their par
ents. who are being communicated with.
Too much reading Of dime novels and
stories Of wild western life was the cause
Of their committing the robberies. They
were well armed with fighting weapons
when captured.
Evening journal., 1903-03-31
LAST DAY FOR APPEALS
Citizens Seem to Be Satisfied With
Assessments, as There Were
Few Complaints.

This Is tho last day that the Levy Court
win hear county assessment appeals. All
of this mornings session Of the court was
occupied in going over assessment matt
tiers. President Chandler stated after the
meeting that there have been compara-
lively few appeals This year which he says
is an indication that the people are satis-
fed with the assessments.
Commissioner Hopkins stated that the
road commissioners of MIN Creek hum
dred would meet the court at O'Clock this
afternoon. There are some bridges in this
hundred, it is said, that will probably be
turned over to the county.
Evening journal., 1903-03-31
HARRNS WILL GIVE DECISION
Wilmington B. q. Secures Former Um.
pire, and Manager Barton Has
About Gotten Billy Smith.

The Wilmington baseball management
has secured the services OF Neil Harlxns
10 umpire the games at Front and Union
streets this season. The selection IS pleas
ing to an followers Of the game. II Is still
whether Billy Smith will render
decisions 'over the bridge" or not. but #
Is thought he viii be secured. Manager
Barton is pulling every wire possible 10
get him to come. Both men are favorites
here having become popular from their
fair decisions and gentlemanly conduct
upon the field.
Evening journal., 1903-03-31
WILL CLEAN UP ALLEYS
Street Commissioner Pierson Decides
to Assist Health Officers
in Their Work.

street Commissioner Pierson haes made
himself a good fellow with the Board of
Health officers by agreeing to allow his
street cleaners to clean out private alleys
which have been a public nuisance and
menace to the health of the people. The
heaith authorities have done everything
in their power ito keep alleys clean and
was about ready to give up in despair
when Mr.. Pierson came to their assist
ance.
The Street Commissioner will, for the
benefit of the citys health, order his men
to clean all alleys in the districts in which
they are working. His action will not
only please the health officials. but will
meet with the approval Of citizens dn gen.
eral.
Evening journal., 1903-03-31
Bishop FowIer Lectures Here.

A large audience heard Bishop Fow-
Ter lecture on Great Deeds of Great
Men" in Grace NJ. +. Church last night.
The bishop spoke eloquently OF Napo-
leon and Blucher and Wellington, and
gave a powerful description of the bat
tie of Waterloo. He spoke also of Nell
son at the battle of Trafalgar of
Cromwell disbanding the English Par
lament, of Abraham Lincoln and of
Daniel Webster. These and others had
done great deeds. and Bishop Fowler
spoke of them with effect.
Evening journal., 1903-03-31
CHORAL SOCIETY GIVES CONCERT
German Lutheran Church Crowded to
Hear Progress Made BY Chorus
During Year.

The second concert Of the Choral So
ciety Of the German Lutheran Church.
at Sixth and Jackson streets. was held
last night. All the numbers on the
program were enthusiastically received
by the large audience which filled the
church despite the weather. The chorus
under Professor Clymer has made
wonderful progress during the year.
After the program had been completed
the crowd adjourned to the basement
of the church. where ice cream and
cake were served.
Evening journal., 1903-03-31
MARSHAL FLINN WILL TAKE HOLD
New United States Official viii Take
Oath Of Office Tomorrow.

United States Marshal John c. Short
win be an ex-ofhcer tomorrow. He will
turn his office over to his successor Will
liam r. Finn. who win take the oath Of
office IN the morning and Immediately as
sumo his new duties.
There IS considerable talk as TO who will
be Deputy Marshal, but the knowing ones
say that David S. Clark, Of Kent county
Is the man selected. Mr.. Finn continues
to remain tight as a clam on the matter
and n Is not likely that he viii announce
his assistant until he has taken his oath
Of office.
Evening journal., 1903-03-31
D. W. C0RBlTT REAPPOINTED
Trustee Of New Castle County Work
house for Five Years.

Daniel w. Corbett, of Odessa, whose
term as trustee Of the New Castle county
.workhouse expires tomorrow, has been re-
appointed for another term Of five years.
The appointment was made by Chief JUS
uce Lore and Judges spruance and Grubb.
The term of J. Frank Ball will expire
April, next year.
Evening journal., 1903-03-31
TWICE
FIRES ODESSA BARN

There was another fire on the old
Fennimore farm near Odessa on Sat-
urday which Is tenanted by George
Roemer. On Wednesday the barn
caught fire in some mysterious manner
and burned down. On Saturday the
large grannry caught and also burned
TO the ground. The blaze spread TO the
dwelling, but IL was extinguished be-
fore much damage was done. An OF
the loss was covered by insurance. Il
is thought that the buildings were set
on fire.
Evening journal., 1903-03-31
STARTED MOVING TODAY

The work OF removing General SUI
perintendent Brooks, of the Pennsylva-
mia railroad and his staff of clerks
from Philadelphia to this city began to-
day. The force proper, however, will
not come down until tomorrow when
business in the new office building,
formerly the old Harlan mansion. at
No. 211 West street, will begin in earn
est.
Evening journal., 1903-03-31
STORM
IN KENT COUNTY
Buildings at Slaughter Beach
Threatened and Many
Animals Drowned
SHAD FISHERMEN HAD HARDSEIPS
Blown With Their Boats and Seines
Over the Marsh-Schooner Has a
Narrow Escape From Going to Pieces
at saughter's Beach.
Special to the Evening Journal.


Milford, March 31.-The storm which
ragged here yesterday was the most se-
we're that has visited this section dur
ing the winter. At Slaughter Beach,
resort two miles from the mouth of the
MispilMon, the storm seemed to be at
it's height the wind came at forty
mile clip from the northeast and the
tide swept over the beach, threatening
the hotel and outbuildings for time.
Water covered the marshes there
about, and a number Of domestic ani-
mails were drowned. The schooner Ed
ward Hendrixson. which was at anchor
on the flats when the storm came up,
had a rough time of IL, dragged her an
chor and it was only by the best Of
management that the boat was pre-
vented from beaching.
In the Mispillion high tides prevailed
all day. and shad fishermen We're blown
with their boats and seines over the
banks and upon the marshes. The
stream was filled with floating lumber
and debris.
Evening journal., 1903-03-31
MELVIN WILL Be REAPPOINTED
President Of Street and Sewer Diveo-
tors viii Serve Six More
Years.

The term Of Thomas II. Melvin, presi-
dent OF the Board Of Street and Sewer
win expire tomorrow but
Mayor Fisher viii reappoint him. Mr.
Melvin was appointed by the present city
executive TO serve out the unexpired term
of A. S. Webster, who resigned together
with Patrick Fahey, from the board.
Mr.. Melvin viii be reappointed for tho
term Of six years and as he has made a
good official the Mayors action win be re-
ceived by the people with pleasure.
Evening journal., 1903-03-31
MONEY LOANED TO CITY
Directors of tho First National Bank
Grant 100000 Reauost.

Tho directors Of the First National Bank
this morning loaned the city the sum Of
$4,000 which Will be used ITO pay interest
and redeem bonds tomorrow. Tho Finance
Committee Of city Council made appiica-
tlsn for the money several days ago and
tho directors OF the institution at a meet
ing held this morning decided to grant the
request.
city Treasurer Feastor will disburse
checks today and tomorrow amounting to
nearly $4,000. The police receive their
frs Increase in salary and as a result a
corresponding amount Of Joy exists in the
department.
Evening journal., 1903-03-31
BARGE STRUCK BY VESSEL
Machinery Being Used to Raise Tug
Pilot at Marcus Hook Topples
Overheard.

The barge upon which was the ma
chinery employed to raise the tug Pilot
at Marcus Hook was struck last night
by passing vessel and overturned. The
boilers and machinery on the float
was thrown over into the water and
landed within close proximity OF the
tug.
The masts Of the latter vessel, which
had been visible previaus to this second
disaster, are now invisible, showing
that they must have been snapped by
the weight falling upon them.
Evening journal., 1903-03-31
FINED $40 AND COSTS
George B. Miller Found Guilty of AS
sault and Battery.

Only three cases were called in City
Court this morning, two of them being
drunks. A charge Of assault and bat
terry was preferred by George B. Abb
bott, Of No. 91S West Fourth street,
against George b. Miller.
John G. Gray represented the de-
fendant and made an eloquent appeal
for the discharge of his client. Deputy
Jurge Garrett, who presided, decided,
however, That the evidence was suni-
cient TO convict Miller, and imposed a
fine of $40 and costs.
Evening journal., 1903-03-31
prlver HurIed from Wanon.

AS a result Of a collision between de-
livery wagon Of the United States Tx
press Company and car No. IS Of the Peo-
pies Railway Company. Charles Printz,
the drive Of the express wagon was
thrown with much force TO the ground
and sustained a badly lacerated head. Tho
accident happened at Fifth and King
streets and the wagon was demolished.
Evening journal., 1903-03-31
WEATHER FORECAST

In the Middle States and New England
today cloudy to partly cloudy weather
will prevail, with rain and fresh variable
winds. high northeasterly on the coasts.
IN the morning. followed by clearing in
most OF this section and slowly rising
temperature. on Wednesday, generally
fair and slightly warmer weather viii pre-
vail. with light southerly winds; and on
Thursday. fair to partly cloudy, probably
followed by rain. European steamers now
sailing viii have unsettled weather and
high northerly and northwesterly. winds,
followed by clearing and decreasing winds
this side of the Grand Banks.
Evening journal., 1903-03-31
Inquest on Young Woman's Death.

Deputy Coroner Kilmer win hold an in
quest into the death OF Miss wEhelmina
Single tomorrow night THE young woman
met death on Saturday afternoon by being
struck by a train on the Pennsylvania
railroad.
Evening journal., 1903-03-31
Railroad Stations to Close.

1t viii probably be interesting to
many Wilmingtonians to know that
the Pennsylvania Railroad Company
win abandon the passenger stations at
PASCAL and South street. the traffic
going to Darby. This Will take effect
on April 5. and at the same time the
station at Thirty second street, Phila-
win be opened.
Evening journal., 1903-03-31
GAME OF POOL.

An interesting game of pool will be
played at Herlihy's. Second and Harri-
son streets, tonight between four we'll
known players representing the East
and West Sides. Game called ut $50
p. m.
Evening journal., 1903-03-31
Reoeived Inherltanee Tax.

A check for Si79i2 for inheritance tax
under The war revenue bin, was turned
over to Colonel c. NJ. Leitch, deputy col
lector of internal revenue, yesterday after
noon. Government rules prevent him tell
ing from whom the tax was recei~ed.
Evening journal., 1903-03-31
Rain Intsrferes With WorLs.

Railroad building In this city received a
setback in the rain storm of yesterday
From early morning until night steady
downpour kept Up and gale sprung Up
in the afternoon which played havoc with
the umbrellas.
Evening journal., 1903-03-31
Wsnts Adminlstrator Removed.

Register of Wills Bach will this af-
ternoon hear the request of James An
derson through his attorney, S. S.
Adams, Jr.. for the removal of Alonzo
G. b. Anderson, administrator C. I. a.
on the estate of Daniel B. Anderson.
The case was postponed from last
xvaalr
Evening journal., 1903-03-31
Engineer Davis to Arrive Today.

Lewis X. Davis. the consulting engi-
neer Of the Water Board. is expected
to arrive in this city from Indianapolis
this afternoon. As soon as it has been
decided just what viii be done, Mr..
Davis will begin work on the plans for
the new reservoir.
Evening journal., 1903-03-31
For the PeopIe's Settlement.

General Secretary Z. o. Sellers, of
the Y NJ c. A., will give a stereopu-
con exhibition at the Peoples Settle
ment on April II. The proceeds will
be for the benefit Of the Boys Social
Club.
Evening journal., 1903-03-31
McAll Mission Netting.

The quarterly meeting Of McAll Mis-
sion will be held in West Presbyterian
Church this afternoon. All interested
in the work are invited to attend
Evening journal., 1903-03-31
WANT PASTOR RETURNED
Delegate Instructed TO Ask for the Rev.
Wolfe for Another Year at
First M. p. Church.

The Rev. George Lewis Wolfe, pastor Of
the First NJ. p. Church, this city, and
Lewis zebley, delegate, left this after
noon for the Maryland Annual Confer
ence, which opens dn Pocomole City to-
morrow. The delegate was instructed to
ask for the return of the Rev. Wolfe, who
has already served a pastorate Of seven
years at the church.
Evening journal., 1903-03-31
To Open Brokers Office.

Jacob Barry & Co. stock brokers, OF
New York, viii open n branch office ON
Market street above Eighth, IN this
city I'm a short time. Alfred Hindle,
II is said, will be the local manager.
Evening journal., 1903-03-31
LIGHT PLANT
employees OUT
Electricians and Linemen Go
on Strike and Threaten
City With Darkness
WILL Be LIGHT, SAYS OFFICIAL
Men Went Out Last Night in sympa-
thy of Engineer Briggs, Who Quit
on His Own Aceord-A Misunder-
standing.

The electricians and linemen of the Wdl-
mington City Electric Company are on
strike and the firm is at q loss to know
why, as the strikers have made no de-
mands.
The only cause that can be put forth for
such a move by their employees is the ap-
pointing OF an engineer over the head of
one OF the old employees. This took place
last night and the men began leaving the
station at Fifth and Orange streets one by
one until all the union employees in the
place had stopped work
The inemen did not go to work this
morning. They refuse to talk on the mat
ter but stand in small groups around the
front Of the power house discussing ct
among themselves. Several other linemen
who were Of the Interstate Construction
Company, who were doing some heavy
work for the Wilmington City Railway
Company stopped work also.
In speaking Of the matter this afternoon
one Of the officers said: eve do not know
what their position is or what they want.
They have made no claim upon us. Some
of them seeing the error Of their ways
have asked to be returned and were told
TO go Ito work. That is all 1 know about
the matter" s"i4 t,llrlsfrF
Don't Want Sympathy.
The peculiar part Of the strike is that ali
the men went out in sympathy to En-
gineer Briggs who, when offered a po-
sition at night did not care to work and
voluntarily left the employ Of the COM
pany. He does not want their sympathy
and the affair is now taking
on a ludicrous side. The force is strik-
ing for one man. and he does not want
TO work, anyway. They were too hasty
and are beginning to see it and look
sheepish. ~
Will Be Light.
1t was feared for some time that ths
city would be in darkness tonight, but
one of the officers of the company said
there was no danger of anything like
that happening, as substitute engineers
and men from the power house beyond
Market street bridge will be pressed
into service.
The strikers will hold a meeting to
night and frame a demand to be pre-
sented to the officers tomorrow.
Evening journal., 1903-03-31
NEW OFFICE WILL
MAKE REFORM
Governor Hum Considering
Bill to Give Auditor Power
of Comptroller
LIKE PENNSYLVANIA SYSTEM
Although the Bill Places Additional
Work on tho Auditor, He Is Given
Authority to Employ an Assistant to
Help Him.

AS result OF the investigation made
by the joint committee OF both houses
appointed at the recent session OF the
General Assembly TO audit the accounts
.of State officers. a bill was passed Just
before the Legislature adjourned visit
ing the State auditor with the power of
controller. The measure IS now I'm the
hands OF Governor HUM, ana Il is eX-
pected that he win approve II.
The committee comprised Senators
Conner and Clements and Representa-
tives Holcomb, Bancroft and Town
send. They found the system used by
the officials in transacting the States
business TO be I'm need OF improvement
and after considering the matter de-
cided 10 go in Harrisburg, the capital
of Pennsylvania, to examine the meth
DDS OF conducting state affairs there.
AS q result OF this visit the commit
tee came to the conclusion that a State
controller was needed. As the ex-
pense OF maintaining such an office
could not be considered. the members
came TO the conclusion that the duties
Of controller be added TO the work
now done by the state auditor. allow
ing that official TO appoint an assist
ant. Accordingly a bill was drawn VI
fto this effect, and passed both houses
without opposition.
The move was a good one, and II the
bill is approved the new office will add
a much needed reform to the system
now in vogue. The signature of on,
man is all that is now needed TO draw
money from the treasury. while undei
the new measure It win require the ap
H proval OF both the auditor and treas
1 urer to disbursc any money
Evening journal., 1903-03-31
Real Estate Sale.

George c. Maris and Son real estate
agents. have sold for Robert McCaulley.
property No. 1915 Walnut street,
Evening journal., 1903-03-31

Roof Paint and Wood Stains
At Cartmell's. Sixth and Madison SITS.
Evening journal., 1903-03-31
PASSENGERS AND
CREW RESCUED
Steamer Brighton, Loaded
With Fruit, Stranded Off
Atlantic City
BIG CARGO THROWN OVERHEARD
Steamer Seemed to Be Doomed-lt
Sailed From Port Antonio With 49,
900 5unches Of Bananas and 200
Bags of cocoanuts.

900 Bunches Of Bananas and 200
Bags of coeoanuts.
Atlantic City, ~ j., March 31.-The
four passengers, Captain Otto Korhg
and the crew Of twenty-five men of the
Norwegian fruit steamer Brighton,
from Port Antonio, jamaica TO New
York, stranded on a bar off the inlet,
200 yards from the uppersend OF Allan
tic avenue, were rescued today despite
the angry sea by the crew of the life
saving station. The passengers are:
w. S. Dimmick. Boston.
w. A. Peters, Boston.
R. ]. Reid. 752 Union street, Brook
lyn.
G. R. Reid, Mount Forest, Ontario,
Can.
In all probability the vessel can never
be fioated. The crew threw the cargo
Of bananas and cocoanuts overheard TO
light the stranded boat According to
the story of Mr.. Peters, the steamer
left Port Antonio at II o'clock at night,
Alrach "a, with a cargo Of thirty-eight
thousand punches of bananas and two
hundred bags Of cocoanuts.
Waterbury, Conn, March 31.-In a
collision between. light engine south
bound from this city and passenger
train No. 12O6 on the Berkshire Divi-
sion Of the New York, New Haven and
Hartford railroad, about a mile south
Of here, this morning, two trainmen
were killed and one was probably IA
tally injured. The collision was head
on and occurred while both the train
and engine were running at fun speed
The dead: Chapman. engineer Of Tho
light engine; Bert Newman, fireman o.
the passenger train. Fatally injured
Express Messenger Scully, of th'
passenger train.
Evening journal., 1903-03-31

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