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Evening journal., 1904-05-27
PENcADER FOR JUDGE GRAY
At Meeting Held Last Night ResoIu-
tions Were Passed Favoring
DISTINGUISHED Jurist.

Notwithstanding the rain there was a
large meeting of the Democrats OF Pen
cadar hundred last night at Glasgow, at
which John II. Frazer was chairman and
Levi II. Cooch secretary.
The following delegates were elected to
the state convention: William Il. Smith.
Caleb N. Price, DR.. Wi.Nam T. Skinner.
Levi II. Cooch and T. Roseby McAIul-
lin. Each delegate viii choose his own al
tetnate.
The following resolution presented by
William Z. Smith was unanimously adopt
ed.
"Resoived, That the Democrats of Pen
cader hundred are heartily in favor of the
nomination of Delaware's foremost elti-
zen The Hon. George Gray. for President
Of the Unlted States ana that THE dele
gates here elected to the State Conven-
ton at Dover be instructed to use all
honorable means To secure the election Of
delegates to the National Democratic
Convention at st. Louis who shall be
favorable to his nomination"
A vote of thanks was given to Edward
w. Cooch retiring member of the county
committee. DR.. Louis b. Racine was
elected as his successor. The hundred exc
cutive committee excited we're: Northern
district, T. Roseby McMuilin, Harry L..
Dayett. Edward ORourke. William s..
Armstrong and Harry ID. Draper: South
ern district. DR.. Walter Z. Cam. John
r. Butler, j. Leslie Ford. Joseph Cav
ender and William j. Crompton.
Evening journal., 1904-05-27
CRUEL MOTHER
HELD WITHOUT BAIL

Charged with throwing her two-weeks-
old baby out Of window at the Homeo-
pathic Hospital yesterday morning, Flor
ence Lee, colored, aged l6 years, was ar
raigned in City Court today on a charge
of assault with attempt TO commit murder.
As the hospital authorities were unable
to state positively whether the child would
live or not the prisoner was held without
bail until Monday morning.
Algie Jones. colored youth, was ar
rested by Patrolman Pierce yesterday af-
ternoon. charged with being the father Of
the child He was held in $500 bal; for the
upper court. During the taking Of evil
dence in the case. Mary Lee. the mother
OF The gfh. tainted. but was quickly re-
vved.
Elason Jefferson and b. Z. Hackett
pleaded guilty to selling aduierated milk.
The former was fined $40 and costs and
Hackett $50 and costs. There were two
warrants issued in connection with Hack
ett's arrest. one being for him and am
other for woman whom he served with
milk. He admitted adulterating his own
milk and also that which the woman sod.
John Whitaker, colored, pleaded guilty
to a charge of trespass and was fined 81
and costs. The case Of Andrew Chambers,
also colored. charged with disorderly con-
duct was dismissed upon payment Of
costs. at the request Of the prosecuting
witness.
James +. Davis. co.ored, was charged
with stealing brass, an off6nse committed
more than two years ago. He was repre-.
sented by ]. Frank Bah, who asked that
the prisoner be discharged. Assistant Cits
Solicitor Springer offered no objection
and the prisoner was discharged from
custody.
Evening journal., 1904-05-27
State NOLLE PRESSED
CASE AGAINST POLASEI

The case against Michael Polaslxi.
indicted on charge OF arson. which
is a capital offense, was nolle pressed
by Attorney General Ward in the
Court OF oyer and Terminer yesterday
afternoon. The State is said to have
found a technical defect in the indict-
ment which would have made it in
valid If attacked by Franklin Brock
son. who was appointed by the court
to represent the accused man.
Polaski was discharged by the court
but another warrant had been sworn
out against him and he was re-arrested
by Detective Ratlidge on the same
charge before he got out OF the build
ing. He was taken before Magistrate
Hollis and held for further hearing
which was set for next Thursday.
Polaski is confined at the workhouse
and Franklin Brockson continues to
represent him.
Evening journal., 1904-05-27
HIGH SCHOOL OBSERVES
MEMORIAL DAY

Memorial Day exercises were held
this omrning at the High School. The
doors were thrown open to visitors at
IL o'clock. the gallery being reserved
for them, whilst the pupils filed the
body OF the hall. the boys on the left
and the girls on the right
A fine program was rendered by the
pupils and Commander Daniel Ross.
chief marshal of the G.. A. r. for the
district. spoke. taking as his theme the
meaning of Memorial Day, its origin
and why it is celebrated.
After saying that Memorial Day was
Established by General John A. Logan,
then in-chief Of the G. A.
r. at Washington, May IL, 1865, he
said:
"The G. A. r. was organized for the
purpose of preserving and strengthen
ing those kind and fraternal feelings
which have bound together the soldiers
and sailors who united to suppress the
late rebellion.
What can aid more to secure this
result than by cherishing tenderly the
memory Of our heroic dead. who made
their breasts barricade between our
country and its foes.
Let us then at the time appointed
gather around the sacred remains and
garland the passionless mounds above
them with the choicest flowers OF
spring time. Let us raise above them
the dear old flag they saved from dis
honor"
The interesting program published
by the Evening Journal was excellent
ly rendered.
Evening journal., 1904-05-27
STRAWBERRIES
ARE IN LOCAL MARKET
Prices Arc Low Because
Early Varieties Are of
Inferior Quality

Delaware Strawberries are now COM
ing into the local markets. but not in
large quantities and those which have
arrived so far are Of inferior quality.
The prices today ranged from TO 10
cents a quart. according TO the eondi-
tion Of the fruit
The berries that are arriving here
are in the most part from Sussex
county and are the early varieItus
They are small and not very SOD.
Next week the later and better vaYie-
ties viii begin to come in and the prices
will probably 80 up.
In speaking Of the situation this
morning a trominetn commission mer-
chant said. Good berries are IN de-
mand. People In Wilmington will pay
good prices IL they can get the article
and they live close enough TO the fields
to know when they are getting good
berries.
IF the farmers would realize this and
ship their best fruit here instead OF
10 New York and Philadelphia they
would make NOR emoney and Whining
ton would have better fruit. The best
is always sent TO northern points and
we receive an inferior grade. We cam
not get good prices for bad berries and
consequently the rumor goes out among
the shippers that Wilmington is a bad
market"
The first green peas from Delaware
arrived this morning They were sold
/ for 81 basket. For some time peas
/ from Virginia and lower Maryland have
been coming in. Next week there viii
be plenty of peas from this State.
There is no material change in the
price of beef. although the wholesale
price has been reduced materially. IN
some cases it has been sold as low a.
four cents "A pound on the hoof
Butchers claim that the wholesale
price does not affect the retail trade. a.
the price is continually huctusting
Sometimes they are forced TO pay mors
than others anc ufsen the wholesale
price IS down they are only evening W
! the profits.
Evening journal., 1904-05-27
EIGHTH WARD HAS
CONTEST FOR DELEGATES
Democrats of Third Repre-
sentative District ! Pass
Gray Resolutions

II Is understood that some Democrats IN
the Eighth ward are not satisfied with the
delegation which has been chosen to rep
resent the ward at The Democratic State
Convention. A mass meeting viii be held
This ovenlhE In the McCrery building, No.
SOP East Eleventh street at which con-
testing delegation will be chosen.
The delegates previously e'ected were
John w Brady and james Gillespie. The
new dciegatos 10 be chosen are George
Dodo TO represent the First district and
Waiter Coverdale 10 represent the Sec
ond.
AT meeting Of Democratic League las
evening the members put themselves OF
record as favoring the reelection o
Michael pevlne, meat inspector.
Democrats Of the Third representative
d.s,rct held a meeting at the Youni
ADcn's Democratic Club for the purpose O
clcctlng de'egates TO the State Convention
20 be held June 2, there was a large an
representative attendance and che an
anmliy Of the Gray sentiment was an
l-paren.
Baldwin Springer opeued the meetin
ana fttrick Nedry was lelected chairman
Charles X. Lloyd was elected secretary.
William +. Kurtz. Of the Fifth ward
and Michael Donohoe and Armon ID. ebay
tor. Jr. Of the Seventh ward were eiecte
delegates 70 represent the district at IN
convention.
The following resolution was introduces
and unanimously adopted by a standing
vote:
Resolved. That the Democrats Of tn
Third Representative DISTRICT OF New
Castle county, recognizing the high char
acter, personal integrity and eminent abil
ity Of Judge George Gray and bis pre-
eminent qualifications for the high ofhc
OF President OF the United States, d
favor mis- nomination for said office am
do hereby instruct the three Delegates Z
the State Convention from this District Z
vote for delegates to the National Con
ventlon to be held al St. Louis. who Wi
earnestly and steadfastly support him
and exert an honorable means TO effect hi
nomination for said office.
Evening journal., 1904-05-27
ROUTE VETERANS
WILL MARCH
Arrangements Completed for
Memorial Day Parade
Next Monday
DANIEL cross CHIEF MARSHAL

Arrangements have been completed
by Chief Marshal Daniel Ross for the
Memorial Day parade on Monday. The
formation will be as follows:
Chief ~ Police George Black.
Platoon OF Police.
Form on Fourth street west OF and
right resting on Market street.
Chief Marshal Daniel Ross.
Chief OF STAFF James H. Porter, Post 2.
Aids. William II. Williamson. Post Il;
William Kelly, Department Command
er; Howard Powell. Appomattox
Camp No. 2, S. Of V.
FIRST DIVISION.
First Infantry Band, n. c.. D.. J. n.
Robinson, Principal Musician.
First Battlion, First Infantry. n. @. d.,
Captain e. r. Rutan. Commanding
Company ID, First Lieut.. /. Il. Mills;
Company +. Capt. G.. II. Carter.
Company A. Capt e. Q. Parks.
Company c, Capt. j. w. Reed.
The first division viii form on Fourth
street west Of and right resting on
Shipley street.
SECOND DIVISION.
First Regiemnt Band.
Gen. Thomas A. Smith Post. No. 1. G.
A. r., William Mendenhall. COM
mander escorted by the cadets
Of Peoples Settlement.
Form on Shipley street south OF an'
right resting on Fourth street,
The Brunswick Drum Corps.
Admiral S. r. Dupont Post. No. 2. G
A. r.. William Mendnehall. COM
mander. escorted by Appomat-
tox Camp. No. 2, Sons Of
Veterans.
Form on Shipley street north Of an,
right resting on Fourth street.
THIRD DIVISION.
Mayor Charles ID. Bird.
City Council.
Board Of Education and other City OF
ficials
Form on Shipley street north Of an,
right resting on Fifth street.
The parade win start promptly at
o'clock over this route:
From Fourth and Market up Marke
TO Eleventh, Eleventh TO Delaware ave
nue.. to Soldiers Monument; counter
march on Delaware avenue, TO Gar
field Monument and dismiss.
Evening journal., 1904-05-27
DECLINED PANAMA POSITION
w. S. Morrison Decides to Remain With
the Dupont Powder Co.

w. S. Morrison, manager OF the Du-
Pont Powder Works at Carney's Point
das declined a position as engineer on
the new Panama canal work. The po-
sition was profered him sometime ago
and upon learning OF Il, the DUPONT
Company offered him a much larger
salary TO remain in its employ.
The first party will sail for Panama
from New York next Tuesday on the
steamer Yucatan. Actual work on the
canal will begin on June by three
division ngineers-Nichols. Ely and
Whistler. The latter was engaged
when Mr. Morrison declined the posi-
ton. Chief Engineer Wallace WIN be
in charge of the work.
Mr.. Morrison will be transferred to
the experimental department Of the
powder works on the Brandywine on
June 1.
Evening journal., 1904-05-27

'Your committee would therefore rec
ommend that the tax rate be fixed at 81
upon each SlO0 Of assessment for city pur-
poses and so cents upon each 800 of as
sessment for school purposes
The appropriations compared with those
OF last year show these changes: Interest
"A decrease OF IS 293; sinking fund, Increase
of S2.172; Board OF Education, decrease of
SS973.97; incidentals and miscellaneous,
decrease OF 81 1000; city election, increase Of
$780, public buildings. increase of 5000;
printing, increase Of 500; Board Of Health,
Increase Of $3.50; crematory, increase Of
1900; certificate Of Indebtedness, increase
Of $4,000.
Council. under these appropriations has
decided to keep the Board of Education at
the appropriation which It was receiving
when its charter expired. Under the Jaw
the board should have received SlSS "a
this year and S197S74.95 for the coming
year. The Board of Education will prob
ably sue the city for the additional money
in which case siS,S96.5S viii have to be
paid the board. This would considerably
reduce the amount which Council has al
lowed as a margin to go and come on.
Evening journal., 1904-05-27
INVESTIGATION
OF FASSESSMENTS
COUNCILS ACTION vOID2
New Development in Councilman Tay.
lor's Resolution Matter.

IL developed this morning that the ac-
ton taken by city Council last night in
passing a resolution providing for a com
mite to investigate the assessment made
by tho Board of Assessment. Revision and
Appeals for the coming year Is probably
void. Rule No. g. which was suspended
by "a vote Of s to 8, provides for qhe ap-
rolniment Of ali committees by the presi
dent Of council. Rue No. g. however.
says that any section IN the book Of rules
governing City Council may be temporarily
suspended by unanimous consent but shall
not be repealed, or amended unless pro-
posed In writing two stated meetings. before
adoption and by the concurrence OF ma
jointly Of an the members Of the Council.
This iast rule provides for the unanimous
consent Of council to suspend a rule tenn
porarliy and as the vote ON the motion
hst night was not unanimous. II Is point
ed out that councils action in the matter
is void.
Evening journal., 1904-05-27
III. F. PICKELS
PASSES AWAY
SPRINGS OPEN TOMORROW
Park Decorated in Most Beautiful At
tire For Event.

For several weeks the people of VIII
mington and vicinity have been giving
every evidence Of a great desire to have
Brandywine Springs open as shown by the
crowded cars to and from this popular re-
sort, and now that summer seems TO be
here, it will be welcome news TO the pub
lie that the park opens tomorrow. The
new band known as Gattis Royal Marine
Band will give its first concert on Memoir
ial Day afternoon.
General Manager Crook has already
planned for the special days which were
so successful last summer including the
baby show, doll baby show, children's
day, carnival day all of which will here
after be annual affairs and although orig
inal with the Springs. efforts will no doub
be made to initiate them.
Evening journal., 1904-05-27
NO SUNDAY TRAINS

There will be no Sunday trains run over
the Delaware division when the new time
schedule goes into effect on Sunday.
There was a report that two trains would
be added, one in each direction, but the
new time table does not contain them.
There will be but one change in the
trains. That will be in the afternoon. The
train that now leaves the city at 4.47
o'clock going as far as Wyoming viii be
discontinued and IN its place will be SUBJ
stituted by one leaving French street sta
ton al 3 O'Clock and going as far south as
Harrington.
Evening journal., 1904-05-27
REPUBLICANS TO PLAY BALL
Game Arranged to be Played on Union
Street Grounds Tomorrow.

There will be a BAN game at the Union
street ground tomorrow afternoon between
two teams Of the Young Mems Repuhh-
can Club which Is attracting considerable
attention. One team will be captalned by
Hodgman. and the other by Hli. The bait
ting orders Of tho two teams follow;
Captain Hli's team. Fahey, e; Foulke,
p; Bush. ID; Hill %; Sheppard, IS; ]. W.
Huxley 5b; George Huxley n; McCurdy,
cf' and Elison. II. Captain Hodgman's
team; Hodgman. 2b; Rice. IS; strayhorn
So; n Lawton, p; w. Court. C: Robertson,
II; Joslyn. cf; Townsend lb; and Il.
Moore, r.
Evening journal., 1904-05-27
COUNCIL ADOPTS
KANE'S REPORT
Finance Committee Submits
Statement of Figures for
Coming Fiscal Year
TAX RATE REMAINS THE SAME

City Council last night adopted the re-
port of the finance committee Of that body
and fixed the tax rate for the coming
fiscal year at $3.50 on the 800 Of ASSESS
ment which is the same as the present
rate.
The report was as follows:
your finance committee would re-
spectfully submit the following statement
Tor the purpose Of fixing the tax rate for
the fiscal year beginning on the first day
Of July, A. D., 1904 and ending on the
thirtieth day Of June A. D.. 1905.
I'VE find the appropriations in the ag-
gregate TO be s72O. .425.l4 and the revenues
from all sources to be SS1,7Ss.99. leaving
SG3S. .636.42 to be raised by daxauion
THE total assessment for city purposes
is 44.73i.0S7. The tax rate fixed on this
assessment at 81 upon each 500 of the
assessment would yield s4l73iO.S7. The to-
tai assessment for school purposes is
Si4, 259 lO2. The tax rate fixed on this as
sessment at 50 cents upon each 500 Of
the assessment would yield 1921, ,295.55.
Amount realized from assess
,,,arf for ,ft,- r,,r,ogoa etf7 qto &
Evening journal., 1904-05-27

Screens. Wire Screen Doors and Win
dow Screens at Lynch's. All sizes. Mea-
sure width Of doors and windows before
ordering. d. w. Lynch Co.. n. W. Cor.
Madison and Fourth street. Phone con-
nections.
Evening journal., 1904-05-27
His Martial Life.
Date For Primaries.

The Kent County Democratic Execu-
tive Committee has fixed Saturday.
June 4, as the time for holding the
primary election for delegates to the
State convention.
Evening journal., 1904-05-27
WEATHER BULLETIN

The in
today partly cloudy weather and slowly falling will
fresh light southwestery
interior followed
Saturday partly cloudy slightly
thundesms sw
prevail with local
cooler weather European steamers
fresh souhweery o
Evening journal., 1904-05-27

Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Warner leave
Wilmington this afternoon for the
Adirondacks to view several estates.
Mr.. Warner contemplates buying a
hunting lodge IN that district.
Evening journal., 1904-05-27
sIiaht Fire at puPont,s

There was a slight fire at the Dupont
Powder Works at Carney's Point on We'd
nesday. Comparatively little damage was
done and the loss was sight.
Evening journal., 1904-05-27
RothehlId Espeeial Sc seaars.

Strictly handmade. so TO the box.
Long Stripped Havana $500 per box
Sen Auben Segars. 6 sizes. Prosit Fine
Cut for chewing 2Sc a pound.
Durstein, 5 Z. I'd st.
Both Phones.
Evening journal., 1904-05-27
TWO PASSENGERS INJURED
Train side-swipsd on Maryland Divi-
sion.

As the northbound train due at French
stret station at 1916 was passing Stony
swiped by freight train. A woman was
badly injured and a man cut by flying
glass. There was physician on the train
who attended the injured persons. The
train was held in this city FOR almost a
quarter Of an hour, while the injured peo-
pie were attended. The tops Of ahe cars
were broker and the windows smashed.
Evening journal., 1904-05-27

The want ads are on page seven
they are more interesting than ever.
Evening journal., 1904-05-27
slg0 495 Il

Following will be found a detailed state
ment of the estimated receipts and ex-
penditures for the year:
RECEIPTS.
Evening journal., 1904-05-27
TO AMPUTATE HAND

Isaac Roberts Cut His Thumb, Now
Whole Hand Must Be Taken of.
As q result Of a split thumb the hand OF
Isaac Roberts. OF No ss5 Spruce street
will be amputated at the Homeopathic
Hospitai today.
About six weeks sg1. Roberts. who Is one
Of the oldest cabinet makers In the em-
pioy of the Pullman Company. had his
thumb injured. b ood poison set in and
the result is that he must lose a hand.
Evening journal., 1904-05-27
THz WEATHER

Tomorrow: Partly cloudy,
slightly cooler, rain and thun-
dor storms. Sunday probably
fair, slightly cooler weather.
Evening journal., 1904-05-27
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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-08-02

The steamboat service Of the Arkan
sas River Packet company between
Memphis and Little Rock, which was
inaugurated May 81, will porbably be
discontinued The uncertain stage OF
the river and unsatisfactory business
are the causes, says the Little Rock
Gazette. It is not definitely settled
that the service is to be entirely cut
off, as the announcements by Capt.
Ed NoWland, Jr, traffic manager OF
the packet company. are not positive
on that point.
The first news of the contemplated
move came in the shape OF circular
to their agent, Mr.. Arnett. OF this
CITY. He has not been notified to
close the agency here, and knows
nothing more about the contemplated
move than is contained in his notitica-
ton. The packet company's boats
have always brought good cargoes into
Little Rock, Dut on the return trips
thew have taken but little, and it has
been suggested that this is the reason
for their decision to hereafter come
no further up the Arkansas river than
Pine Bluff. Officials of the company
have not been loath to acknowledge
that it has been merely a case OF
..nothing doing going back to Mem
uhis. while at the same time they are
under the same expense as on the
trip to this port.
The message sent to Agent Arnett
said:
1--WE, beg to advise that owing to the
low water and condition OF the AT
kansas river between Pine Blum ant'
Little Rock we are compelled 10 AIS
continue the Little Rock service. Due
notice of resumption will be given.
The Gazette wired Capt ED New
land. Jr., for more definite information
and received the following reply:
"Memphis and Little Rock service
discontinued, principally on account OF
the miserable condition OF the river
between Pine Bluff and Little ROCK,
caused by continued high water ana
fast falling river in the past few days.
Our steamer Harbin will make des-
nerate effort to get to Little Rock THIS
week. Regret to say Little Rock BUS
mess has not been satisfactory.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-08-02
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luc AVvCi- ana IT'S lass.

Behind the lattice. rose entwined,
Hidden away from sight.
l place my chair at close of day.
There in the sunset light.
Afar from stress and strife, | sit
Alone, to watch and wait
For the lover and his pretty lass
To pass the garden gate.
/ peep out through the roses bloom,
TO hear their voices sweet,
To see the lovelisht in their eyes,
AS on the lightsom feet
They climb the sianting hillside
AT the moss-grown spring to rest
And speak those words, of all in life,
The dearest and the best
They wot not that a lone old wife
Watches with such glad eyes
Their passing to the trysting place
That on the hillside lies.
But years ago. when life was young,
OFT at the close of day,
Another lover and his lass
Together walked that way.
Now through the roses bloom it brings
The lovelight back once more.
The sweet togetherness' that bound
Our hearts in days Of yore;
And so the lonely watcher prays.
'God bless them IS they pass
To our old trysting place at eve
The lover and his lass.
Susan Teall Perry.