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Evening journal., 1904-09-15
MERCHANTS QUESTION SALES
Believe Pianos Are Being Sold by False
Representation.

It is the belief OF officers OF the VIII
mington Mercantile Association that
certain parties who recently came here
are engaged in the sale OF pianos BY
false representation. The association
Is anxious to aequaint the public with
the scheme.
The following advertisement recently
appeared In some Of the daily papers
|of this city, due to which the investi-
cation was made:
For Salecmf wcm fem fem fcmfwyp
FOR SALE.-FAMILY LEAVING
city this coming Friday. September
18th, must sell regardless OF price. ele-
giant S475 Upright Cabinet Grand Plano.
Il l-S oetaves, silver mounted over
string bass, students practice pedal, an
latest improvements, beautiful carved
mahogany case without mar or plem-
ish, as practically new very sweet
tone and sympathetic action, fully
warranted for ten years BY prominent
maker, and must be seen TO be appreci-
ated. Price $3.50. including stool, to
quick cash buyers as must be sold
at once. A great opportunity for any
one desiring an instrument.
Can RESIDENCE SIS West Street.
1t was stated by an officer or the
Mercantile Association that the adver-
tisement sets forth false claims and
that similar schemes have been worked
in other cities. According 10 him, a
party or parties had three pianos
shipped from New York on septem-
Der z. one Of which was sent 10 the
West street address the other two be-
ing left at the freight station Of the
Pennsylvania Railroad. The officer
further states that the parties piled
their trade until Monday without taxi
ing otu license, when they procured
the necessary document.
Mrs. +. Beckley Of No. 507 East
EighthNstreet purchased piano from
the West street address Mr.. Becklev
says he is going TO cause trouble ais ne
does not believe that the piano which
his wife purchased was the one sent to
his home.
Beckley said that when his wife went
to the West street address she was
met by a woman who claimed that she
was going to leave the city. due to
which reason she desired to dispose
Of her piano at a sacrifice. While the
price asked was $3.50. it was purchased
by Mrs. Beckiey for $3.50. and the re-
ceipt was signed by M. j. Bancroft.
Evening journal., 1904-09-15
PARKER IN NEW YORK.
Will Help the Democratic Leaders Pick
Candidate For Governor.

Will Help the Democratic Leaders Pick
Candidate For Governor.
New York, Sept 15.--Judge Parker
and the Democratic state leaders will
confer here in an effort to select the
most available man to run for govern
or. David B. Hill and Charles II. AIur-
ply will each inform them that he has
no candidate Four names are expect
ed to mono. olize their attention-Ed-
ward n. shepard. Comptroller Grout,
William 7. Jerome and John b. Stanch-
field. The indications are that Mr..
Shepard will have the strongest sup
port
Mr.. Parker and his secretary, Arthur
McCausland. came to New York on
John B. Mcnonald's yacht Sapphire.
They are staying at the new Hotel AS
tor.
Mr.. Parker brought his letter OF ac-
ceptance with him and Will complete
arrangements with Mr.. Davis for the
issue Of their respective letters. MIR.
Parker's letter is completed, subject 10
any alterations that may occur to him
during the conference.
Evening journal., 1904-09-15
DEATHS

IIAAIMER.--In this city. on the u inst,
Nicho'as r. Hammer, husband OF Mary
McGiinchey.
Relatives ana friends ana Industry
Lodge, No. A. o. u. w, are respect
fully invited TO attend his funeral from
his late residence. No. $40 North Connen
street on saturday morning at O'Clock.
High mass at St raurs church. inter-
ment at Cathedral Cemetery.
BIDDLE.-In this city. on September Is.
1894. Edith May. Beloved daughter or
Harry and Clare Riddle. age nve
months.
Relatives and fNwsds are respectfully
invited 70 attend the funeral services at
her parents residence. 1923 West Third
street IN Saturday. September II, lsOa. at
o'clock p. m. 1nteFment in Riveryiew
Cemetery,
Evening journal., 1904-09-15
HARRINnroN-

Frank Ross was a Dover visitor re-
Gently.
A. J. Kenney has been visiting his
parents at Laurel.
Mrs. Farrow has been entertaining
her sister Mrs. Kesler, OF Baltimore.
Mr.. and Mrs. James NJ. Cain are
entertaining their grandchildren this
week.
Miss Rebecca Harrington accompan-
led her brother A. l.. Harrington on A
trip to Philadelphia.
Mrs. William Simmons. OF Philadel-
phia, has been the guest Of her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. William Tharp.
Evening journal., 1904-09-15

NoTICE.-TO THE TAXPAYERS OF
Christana hundred. / will be al the
following named places on the dates men
toned below, during the month Of sep
tember, to collect County. Poor, Road.
Capitation and Dog Tax for the years 1903
and 1904.
Centreviile. Dslton's Store. Mon lay.
September 10Th and 2sth, from 10 a. m. to
p. m.
E,semere, Lynam's Store. Tuesday Sep
tember 9th, from 10 a. m. to D. m.
VIM. r. Purk's Toll Gate. Kennett
Pike Wednesday September 2lst and 18th.
from 10 a. m. 10 3 D. m.
Newport. Groome's store. Thursday
September 22d and 2sth. from 10 a. m. to
p. m.
Norkiyn, Marshalrs Paper Mill. Friday
September 10th and soth. from 10 a. m. 10
p. m
Marshailton. Fords Store Friday. Sep.
tember 2Sd from 10 a. m. 10 l. m.
Marshaliton. az Home. Thursday even
ings.
Wilmington Court House. saturday.
September 18th ana cath, from 10 a. m. 10
Y m. and-l to . pm.
A rebate Of per cent will be aiiowed
on al 1905 Taxes paid before October ].
WALTER TANNING, Collector Of
christiana Hundred, p. o. Marsha,lton.
Del. sepu5-lt
Evening journal., 1904-09-15
Social and Personal Notes

L. G. Smith, Jr.. and w. c. Clayton.
Of this city, viii start on a trip to ST
Louis today.
Miss Ethel Dick, Of Washington. ID
G., is the gust of Miss Clara CLAYTON.
William Goffigon, Of this city who
mas been spending the summer with
his mother at Wachapreague, Virginia
has returned home.
Roy Fields is spending ten days at
the st. Louis Fair.
Evening journal., 1904-09-15
Arranninn Eor Trin.

An important meeting Of the Whining
ton Butchers Association Will be held
in the City Market House on Wednesday
evening, September a. to make final ar
rangements for the trip to Chester on
September 20. The Chester butchers nave
prepared an excellent program to enter
tain the visitors.
Evening journal., 1904-09-15
DEMAND FOR PATTERNS
The Evening Journals Feature For
Women Graders Ponular.

To serve Wilmington people in this
handy fashion The Evening Journal has
eight hundred branch Offices scattered
all over the city-there's a telephone
pay station near every possible want
ad user in the city
Users Of this service pay nothing for
the convenience OF using the telephone
the minimum charge for want ads in
the journal of progress" is twenty five
cents.
The service is open to Wilmington
people.
Evening journal., 1904-09-15
DUCK CREEK.

Miss Violet Hyatt, Of Wilmington. is
Visiting Miss Elizabeth Revis.
Mrs William Pryor. of Smyrna. IS
spending few days with Mrs. Wright.
Mrs. c. w. Aniba and children. OF
Philadelphia, are visiting Mrs Cyrus
X. Snyder.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Collins of
Wilmington, are visiting Mrs. Joseph
Primrose.
Misses Ethel Armstrong Luivi and
Mary Hartman are taking a course OF
study in the Smyrna schools
Miss Harriet Primrose, of Dover, has
returned home. after spending the
summer with her aunt, Miss Mary
Primrose.
Evening journal., 1904-09-15
Down State Personals
TOWNSEND,

Mrs. Thomas Skaggs and son, Will
lard, are visiting relatives in Sudlers-
vile.
Mrs. Walter Hart has returned home
after visiting Mrs. Davis, near Middle
town.
Miss Lizzie Welch. Of Philadelphia,
is spending some time with Mrs. VIM
field Lattomus.
Mr.. Pierce, of Philadelphia. and Mrs.
Shuster. Of Wilmington, are visiting
Mrs. William Lee.
Mrs. John Townsend and sister, Miss
Evening journal., 1904-09-15
CAMDEN.

Miss J. NJ. Mcintosh has returned
from a trip TO Bridgeviile.
J. 3. Manahan, Jr., Of Baltimore.
spent Sunday in town, returning home
Monday morning.
Mrs. NJ. G. Powder and children, of
Baltimore, are visiting her parents. Mr..
and Mrs. G. c. Radcliff
Miss Adele Manahan, who has been
spending her summer vacation here.
has returned to Baltimore, where she
attends school.
Evening journal., 1904-09-15
PINNACLES BLOWN DOWN
Hurled From the Roof Of ST. Paups
Church One Inbsds Itself in Earth.

The heavy wind loosened from their
fastening four Of the pinnacies surmount-
ing 81. Paul's r.. c. Church al Fourth
and Jackson streets and caused them to
crash to the ground.
SO great was the force OF the fail tnat
one Of them striking point first imbedaed
tseif in the soft earth IN the enclosure
In front Of the church.
A portion Of the roof OF Scott M. T..
Church, Seventh and Spruce streets, was
blown or and Il Is feared that the heavy
rain has damaged the large pipe organ
in the edifice. However, a thorough ex-
animation has not been made.
Evening journal., 1904-09-15
DOINGS IN A
SOCIAL WAY

The season at the New-Century
Club will be opened on Wednesday. oc-
tober y, with the regular monthly
meeting. AT this time the Delawaae
state Federation meeting held in June
VIII be discussed. This will be- follow
ed by play to be decided upon later
and tea. It viii be the first meeting
held since late in the spring. An in
teresting fan and winter program is
being arranged.
Evening journal., 1904-09-15
companY Busn All Year.

Special to The Evening journal.
Newport Sept. 15.-ISrebs Pigment and
Chemical Company are compelled to run
might and day i'm order that they may
get enough paint on hand to supply theiE
customers for late winter shipments e
the West. The company has been busy
all year and they report this has been one
OF their busiest seasons since the exist
ence OF the factory.
Evening journal., 1904-09-15
GREAT STORM
I'm THE STATE
lcontInued I'rom I1Irst 20
Worst storm slnee Rllrrard.

The following report was made to
Chief OF Police George Black this morn
ing by James 3. Tucker, acting cap-
tain: We had the worst storm last
night that we have had since the bliz-
zard. The entire reporting machine
has been cut out since O'Clock thts
morning and the officers report Num-
Der OF wires down all over the CITY ana
for q short while the city was in dark-
ness. Llnemen have been out since 2
g. m. looking after wires. A largo num-
Der Of awnings have been demolished
ana number OF trees and fences are
oloWn down. The following have been
feported' Tree, Third and Franklin
streets two Front and Rodney; two
Rodney ana Lancaster avenue; one on
Fourth between Franklin and Broome.
one Fourth and jackson; two Second
and French; one Tenth and Spruce;
Ienth and Pine; one Second and Pop
lari one Seventh and Madison; one
Twelfth and Jefferson: one Second and
Jetersoni one Sherman and Pine; one
Poplar between Tenth and Eleventh.
one Tenth between Spruce and Church
one French between Eighth and Ninth.
one Van Buren, between Seventh ana
highthi one Fourth and Tatnall: two
orange between Fifth and seventh.
one Fourth and Adams; one Adams be-
tween Second and Third; one Sixth be-
tween Jefferson and Washington. one
between Tatnall and Orange: one Mad
ison above Seventh. one Harrison he
low Front. one Eighth and Harrison.
two opposite s23 shlpley; one Delaware
avenue and Washington: one Seventh
ana Wilson, one Eight near Spruce.
Heaviest Rainfall in Years.
Officers Of the city surveying depart-
ment report the greatest downfall OF
rain IN this vicinity for years. The
rain began to fall Tuesday evening ana
from then until o'clock yesterday
morning .13 OF an inch had fallen. From
Z a. m. yesterday until 5 y. M, ass
inches fell and from o'clock last even
ing until this morning the downfall
WAS "a ff4af4au
Evening journal., 1904-09-15
Association IN Good Condition.

Special to The Evening journal.
Newport, Sept. 15.-The regular meeting
Of the Newport Building Loan .Associa-
tion was held IN ]. @. Justis' office last
evening. Business of Importance was
transacted. The secretary made favor
able reports Of the association being IN
a frst-class condition.
Evening journal., 1904-09-15
Running on Full lime.

Special to The Evening Journal.
Newport, Sept. l5.-The MarshaE iron
Company is running on full time and
have plenty Of orders on hand. They are
making heavy consignments Of sheet iron
for foreign points.
Evening journal., 1904-09-15

Collins. have returned after pleasant
visit at Washington, d. c.
Miss Ethel Lee has returned home
after making an extended visit with
her sister, Mrs. james Morris, near
Smyrna.
Evening journal., 1904-09-15
cenpIets Returns Erom Maina-

CompIete Returns From Maine.
Portland, Me. Sept. 15.-A Republic.
an plurality of 27.13o is shown by com.
plete returns from the state election Of
Monday. the unofficial tabulation Of
which from the 522 cities. towns and
plantations having been completed.
Evening journal., 1904-09-15
TREE FALLS ON HOUSE
Residence Of r. r. Jones Damaged BY
Storm.

An exciting time was experienced at
the residence OF r. Fl. Jones, Delaware
avenue and Washington street, dur
ing the progress Of the storm.
While the wind was blowing at its
topmost speed a large tree standing
opposite the house fell with a crash,
its branches alighung on thehouse top
and damaging the roof somewhat. The
occupants OF the residence were much
alarmed at the accident, but fortu-
nately all escaped without injury.
Evening journal., 1904-09-15

Table Linen and Mus,ins can be bought
at Manufacturers prices during e. b.
Riley's Economy Sale.
Evening journal., 1904-09-15
RuiIdina New House.

Special to The Evening Journal.
Newport, Sept. 15.--J. g. Justis has
built one new house on Christian street
and another Is near complexion. In all
he has built ten houses, making the
north end Of town tn new part, and
the south end out Of style.
Evening journal., 1904-09-15

Have you tried The Evening Jour-
nal's telephone want ad service? It's
great.
Evening journal., 1904-09-15
RECEIVERS SALE
ON
Sept. 20. 1904,

at 10 o'clock q. m,
On the premises, No. sS3 e. Fourth street,
Wilmington, Del, 16 horses, lot ice, coal
and delivery wagons harness. ice crush
er, TOOLS Office furniture and fixtures
used in conducting the ice and coal busi-
ness. Everything in good condition. and
sale positive. Enoch Moore and Edward
R. Pusey, Receivers. Sss e. attn street,
Wilmington. Del
Evening journal., 1904-09-15

Economy Sale at =. B. Rileys store
this week. Never have Dress Goods been
sold for so little.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-08-17

Three Cinnamon were walking brisk
ly down First avenue at Pioneer place
yesterday afternoon. Their expression
less faces showed no sign that they
were In a hurry to catch a car or do
anything rash. but all three kept their
eyes directed on James street cable
that stood opposite the Hotel Seattle,
taking on passengers. Suddenly the
gripman OF the car rang his gong, and
the trio Tiickened their pace a trifie.
Again the gong was rung and this
time the Celestials broke into a run
and covered the ground like rabbits,
with lengthy pigtails streaming out
straight behind them.
All at once the car started and the
followers Of Confucius redoubled their
pace, running on in single file. They
would probaly have caught the car,
although the vehicle was then going at
good rate of speed, were 1t not for
the fact that right In the middle Of
James street the foremost Celestial
trpped and fell. The other two
promptly tumbled all over him, and in
second there was a pile Of writhing
Chinamen. all making grand effort
TO get up first.
At length the trio got to their feet
and impassively busted their clothing,
not even smiling, despite the chuckles
of the crowd. The car by this time
was about up to Eighth avenue.
One of the Chlnamen was very fat.
This one looked at his companions in
an entirely impersonal manner for a
minute, and then far up on the James
street hill, where car was gradually
working down his way.
Very blame mad" he said calmly
Seattle Post Intelligenccr.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-08-17
State Aid to Road Building.

The road improvement law in Mas.
sachusetts requires the State roads to
be fairly apportioned among the diff.
ferent counties. This provision, to.
gether with the smallness of the sum
annually appropriated. has made nee.
essary what the State Highway Com.
mission calls IA fragmentary distribu.
tion of State highways" The amount
of road to be built in one locality was
limited at first to the maximum of two
miles. The present road map of the
State. therefore, shows these roads
only as spots apparently scattered over
the State although the intention is. of
course, to join them ultimately into
systematic lines. The effect of this
distribution has been to give the whole
people of the State some knowledge
of the value of improved highways,
and this knowledge has manifested it.
self in annually increased appropria-
tons of State funds for this purpose.
The State Aid law Of New Jersey
allowed the application of the States
contribution to any section of road not
less than a mile in length where the
local property owners were ready to
contribute ten per cent. of the total
cost. This law has had much the same
effect as that Of Massachusetts. and
has so disseminated knowledge of
the value Of road improvement
throughout the State that the appro-
prlations for State aid have steadily
increased. and the people in many 10.
calitles, who We're formerly opposed
to any State action. are clamoring for
the States assistance.
The State OF Connecticut has fol.
lowed the same plan as that of New
Jersey, and the State Of Rhode Island
has limited its construction to half.
mile samples, one in each of the diff
ferent towns
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-08-17
Road-Building Hints.

If road. goes over hill when It
night go around. the labor aud ex.
pense put upon 1t are absolutely vast.
ed, and the sooner its direction is
changed the better. If road is not
rounded up and surface drained, it
should be, not only for present use as
an earth road. but as a preliminary
TO macadamizlng. If 1t is not under
drained in all wet spots. this should
be the first work done. Nothing, in.
deed, will pay better for present use
than putting in tile or stone drains.
In laying out road. stralghtness
should always be sacrificed TO obtain
comparatively level surface. Al.
though this Is one of the most import.
ant principles connected with road
building, 1t is one of the most fre.
quently violated. There is no objec.
ton to an absolutely straight road. bat
graceful and natural curves conform
Ing to the lay OF the land add beau. y
10 the landscape. besides enhancing
the value OF property.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-08-17
Lettuce For Fall Use,

Hot weather does not agree with let
tuce. 1t is the easiest Of vegetables to
raise during the early part Of sum-
mer. but the hot, dry days of July and
August the seed germlnates poorly
and plants make an Indifferent growth,
unless given special care. But good
lettuce can be grown for use In the
fall, If one Is willing to give It the
necessary attention.
The following instructions. taken
from the American Encyclopedia of
horticulture. are SO apt that they are
quoted for the benefit of those who
desire lettuce in the fall:
Lettuce planted as late as the time
OF the rlpenlng of strawberries Is not
likely to do very well unless protected
from the sun and heat A supply of
fine fall lettuce may be secured If In
August or early September we rema-
nure and spade the ground which was
occupied by the first crop, and make a
trench six or eight inches deep and
I'LL with water. When this has soaked
away, refill and repea. this from one
to six times, according to the dryness
Of the soil. Fill this trench with fine.
moist. not wet, soil. in which make a
mark and SOW the seed as in the
spring. Cover the row with q foot
wide board, and about three days lat.
er put some bricks under so as to hold
the board about two inches above the
soil. As soon as the plants are we'll
up. turn the bricks so as to hold the
board about four inches up and take it
off altogether about 5 o'clock in the af-
ternoon, leaving it Off until or 0 in
the morning. On cloudy days give
more exposure as the plants develop,
until the shade is entirely dispensed
with"
A muslin shade should be as good as
board. or better. An excellent quail
ity Of leaf may be. obtained by this
method.-National Fruit Grower.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-08-17
Live Stock.

New York. - BEEVES Dressed
beef slow at 7X@IoHc. per pound for
native sides; calves unchanged; ex-
ports, 1859 cattle and 1000 quarters
Of beef.
CALVES-Dressed calves steady;
:ity dressed veals, o6I2Hc per pound !;
country dressed, 8@IIc.
SHEEP AND LAMBS-Sheep low.
er, lambs I5@2sc. off. Sheep, 2.7s@
4.5o; lambs, 5.5o@725; culs, 400.
HOGS-Nominally steady.
Chicago-CATTLE-Good to prime
steers. 5.a5@6.as; poor to medium,
4oo@5 500; stockers and feeders, 2.oo6
400; cows. I,25@4.oo: heifers, a.ooM
4.25; Gamers, I.5o62. so; bulls, a.oo6
400; calves. 2.5o@575; Texas-fed
steers, 3.ooG4.5o.
HOGS-Mixed and butchers, s.2s6
$50; good to choice heavy. s.as6s so;
rough heavy. 48o@s.Io; light, s.25@
$50; bulk of sales, 52o6s.4o.
SHEEP-Good to choice wethers,
37504. 20; fair to choice mixed, 3.oo6
375; native lambs, 4.oo6675.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-08-17
Sea Lions Smart Feeder.

Those who are constantly associated
with animals at zoo see many COM
lcal and interesting sights, and keep
ers of such places have many stories to
relate. The sea lions are very much
smarter" than their appearance srg-
gests, and while they are always in
terestlng, their method of feeding Is
one of the most amusing things in the
gardens. The keeper brings 20 the edge
OF the pond pail of fish. which av-
erage perhaps a foot In length, and
tilngs each one as far ont as he can.
when the sea lions, with amazing
rapidly, swim to get them. The llou
catches the fish before 1t strikes the
water.-"Observatlons at the Washing
ton Zoo.' in st. Nicholas.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-08-17
sbE Ct arm .

nent incisors fully up will be consid
cred as exceeding one year and nine
months.
Cattle having their second pair OF
permanent inclsors fully up will be
considered exceeding two years and
three months.
Cattle having their third pair Of per.
manent incisors cut will be considered
as exceeding two years and eight
months.
Cattle having their fourth pair (cor.
ner) permanent incisors fully up and
their anterior molars showing signs of
wear will be considered as exceeding
three years.
Sheep, having their central perma.
nent incisors cut will be considered as
exceeding ten months.
Sheep having their central perma.
nent incisors fully up will be consid-
cred as exceeding twelve months.
Sheep having their third pair of per.
manent incisors cut will be considered
as exceeding eighteen months.
Sheep having their third pair of in.
cisors fully up and the temporary mo-
lars shed will be considered as ex-
ceeding twenty-four months.
Sheep having their corner permanent
inclsors well up, and showing marks
Of wear, will be considered as exceed
Ing three years.