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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-09-15
Owns $4,000 in Pearls.

P. o. Heide, pearl dealer at Prairie
du CHEN, is said to have the finest col
lection of fresh water pearls ever gath
cred together. 1t contains 200 rare
gems, ranging from Is to $50 grains in
weight, and of variety of hues, many
being closely matched. The gems are
valued at from $18O,000 to 100000.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-09-15
The Young Papa.

"Popley's baby is beginning to talk
now"
'sHas he been boring you with some
stories about it"
mo; but sat next to him at the lunch
counter to-day and | heard him say alb
sently- mindedly to the waiter: Dim
me a jink o. water, p'ease. "-Philadel-
phia Press.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-09-15

./@AA N the navies of the world.
SN>NY These wasps of the Japa-
nese and Russian navies
have played such q proml-
nent part in the present war that they
have aroused a new and keener interest
IN themselves on the part, not only or
the naval authorities of the world, but
of the lay public. This interest is rea-
son enough to warrant the printing OF
an article describing these Internal ma
chimes of the deep
Let us begin as she first puts to sea
in quest of her prey, and outstrips
everything that is going her way II
it should be your privilege, as it has
been mine, to be aboard, you feel the
JOY and pride of the young commander
into whose keeping a destroyer is given,
because you know that under your feet
is ship which is the swiftest, most de-
structive and most merciless Of all the
ships of war that float
Very soon you get into the open sea,
rushing past webbing lightships and
slow-going craft which you overhaul so
quickly that they appear to lie inert
on the water. The destroyer seems to
scent the battle with the weather from
afar. She pants eagerly on.
From time to time q wave slaps heavi-
ly against the bow. and you feel the
shiver of it throughout the ships frail
length. A destroyer is flexible in her
construction, and is built to give to
the seas After all, she is simply thin
skin of steel on light framework, and
sometimes you can see her ribs show
ing through their covering, like those
of lean, sinewy and enduring runner.
By this time you are in oilsllins--
which you need badly-and when you
proceed along the deck at all you do
so crabwise, and grip with tenacious af-
lection anything that will save you from
a fall. You have tumbled instinctively
into the way of destroyers, which is one
demanding that you should put all dig
nifty and stiffness aside, and obey all
her whims and fancies, which are many.
Her purpose is to harry and Cypress,
and, being a ruthless mistress, she har-
ries most those who serve her best.
Pitchings, rolling, wallowings, twist
ings, dippings-all the sea gyrations
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-09-15

THIS STAPLE pIOuuCL DIOuSh|
dire disaster to Lancashire industries
from which it is hoped the new crop will
rescue them.
Statistics tell US that the cotton indus
try is England's greatest industry; but
a visit to Lancashire will bring home
the truth of that statement more con-
vincingly than any array of figures. 1t is
only necessary to see the gigantic ware
houses Of Manchester and the long pro-
cession Of "lurries" piled up with hy-
draulically- mpressed shirtings and
calicoes through it's streets, to realize
what is the magnitude and Importance
of the industry of which Manchester is
the center. The number of mills in Man
chester itself is more comparatively linn
tied the tendency being to separate the
places of production and exchange.
How vast and complicated is the process
of the disposal of the manufactured ar
ticle a glance into the huge cotton eX-
change which stands in the heart of
Manchester will show.
Good citizens Of Manchester point with
pride to the size of the exchange and its
1000 members who swarm on the floor
and overflow into the adjoining streets.
Practically, only manufactured cotton is
dealt with in Manchester, dealings in
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-09-15

WAYS a pretty and effective trimming
for simple hat.
The picture hats are mostly of the Di-
rectoire order, and these again are
trimmed with ribbon rosettes, as well
as with feathers. Leghorns, Panamas
and chips are the favorite straws for
the ideal picture hat of the moment
ANNETTE GIVRY.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-09-15
His Credit Was Good.

His Credit Was Good.
what was the price of it?'
Give dollars
''D'you pay him metz"
mo; paid him nit."-Houston Post.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-09-15
Cha rming French Toilettes

ARIS.-I hear from Dieppe
that a good many scarlet and
white and blue and white
checked zephyrs are being
worn. l will describe one
as it was described to me. 1t
was in a dark blue and white
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-09-15

HAT to get the girls for school
and general autumn wear is
a subject that each year
agitates many a fond mother.
The young misses insist upon
being in style like the older
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-09-15

HE wasps of the ocean; such
are the torpedo boats and
torpedo boat destroyers Of
the navies of the world.
These wasps of the Japa-
nese and Russian navies
have PLAYED such q promi-
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-09-15

with serviceability is the problem the
mothers must solve. To assist in this
we are showing two sketches of pretty
garments, and will give descriptions of
them.
Intended for quite a small schoolgirl,
and duly designed with view to the
complete ease and comfort of the small
maiden who is to wear it, the pretty
little holiday frock, shown in one of
our illustrations, might be very suitably
carried out, either in brown and white
check voile or in a summer serge or
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-09-15

N ANCASHIRE.-England is
Nh anxiously looking forward
" to the new cotton crop from
1 America. The partial fail
ure of last years crop and
, the high price demanded for
4hir rtnrnIc nrod11ct hrn11pht
Evening journal., 1904-10-04
HELD
INTERESTING MEETING
List of Voters Assistants
Named and Sent to Gov
ernor for Approval

At the rooms of the East Side Republic
can Club last night "a largely attended
meeting of Republicans was held. every
ward In the city being well represented.
The meeting was an animated one
throughout and the political situation was
thoroughly discussed. During the meet
ing list of voters assistants. three from
each district in the county was named
and was forwarded to Governor Hum to-
day for his approval.
IL was decided also TO hold the county
committee meeting tomorrow in ~. rooms
of the Young Mems Republican Cub, No,
$40 King street at I o'clock when the un.
finished work of the meeting ON Saturday
will be taken up. The object of holding
the meeting tomorrow is the fact that
many OF the rural members will be AT
market and viii have AN opportunity "a
attend without Inconvenience. All tho
rural members have been notified and the
city members win be notified through the
papers. Tho meeting it is expected, will be
largely attended.
Evening journal., 1904-10-04
PRESENT
CLAIMS TO BOARD
Tell Water Commissioners
Why They Should Be Given
Contract for Plant
NO DECISION HAS BEEN GIVNE

Tho Board OF Water Commissioners all
It's weekly meeting yesterday afternoonI
announced that the contracts for con-
structing the new water system would
not be awarded until the matter Of pur-
chasing water rights along the Brandy
wine is settled. A number OF bidders on
the work were present and were given al
hearing by the board. Mayor Charles ID.
Bird and city Solicitor Robert G.. Har
man also attended the meeting.
Former Senator Anthony Higgins intro
duced N. G. Green, the general manager
of the Filter Construction Company. Of
Providence. r. T.. who wanted the board s
permission TO bid on the work Of con-
structing the water system IN IT'S entirety,
agreeing TO give a bond for $4,000 to in
sure the efficiency OF the plant for one
year II constructed by that concern. Dr.
u. G.. Smith. consulting and filtration en-
gineer for the same company was also
heard. He upheld Mr.. Green's contention
that the reservoir for filtered water should
be covered. claiming that the covering
improves the condition OF the water and
Keeps out foreign growth Mr.. I.cisen
said IL was the departments intention to
leave the storage reservoir open until OK
perience taught that II be better to close
Il. He said he Knew OF several omen rcser-
voirs In new plants which were giving en-
tire satisfaction and thought Il would
be useless 60 go to the great expense of
covering the reservoir unless compelled 10
do So
The board hold a short consultation and
az It's conclusion President Ford announc.
ed that the board was unanimous IN the
opinion that an Injustice would be done
the other bidders II the Filter Construo.
tion Company was allowed TO bid on tho
! work M this late hour lie said the board
was sorry II had not heard OF the con.
eern sooner but as the matter stood. IN,
request would have to be refused.
Willard salisbury appeared before tn,
board In behalf OF the Smith Constructs,
Company and spoke on the ability OF IN,
, concern 20 do the work on which Il ha,
entered bids Tho firm Is the lowest bid
der for building the Rodney street reser
voir, contract No 6. and also one OF IN
low bidders on the work Of construction
the reservoirs ana filters at Rocklant
contract No L.
Continued on Eighth Page)
Evening journal., 1904-10-04
CONTRACT FOR
WATER RIGHTS
Jessup and Moore Company
First to Submit Draft
Of Agreement
SEVERAL CLAUSES OBJECTED TO.

The first proposition to be ubmitted in
contract form by any OF the large con-
Germs along the Brandywine for water
rights was presented before the regular
meeting of the Board OF Water Commis-
sioners yesterday afternoon. IL was from
the Jessup and Moore Paper Company
and was submitted by Water Commits
sioner Lindsay who holds a responsible
position with the concern. MIR. Lindsay
informed his colleagues on the board that
he would take no part in. whatever action
was taken on the proposition and his de-
cision to keep aloof was recorded on the
minutes.
The draft of the agreement submitted
by the paper company provides that the
value of its rights IN the Brandywine be
estimated by referees on condemnation
proceedings.
Edward X. Turner. OF Boston. Charles
4. Maris, OF the same city. and Charles
G. Allen, OF Worcester. Mass. are the
water experts named as referees I'm the
agreement. They are TO all appearances
acceptable to the Water Commission. Ser
ious objection, however. IS made to several
CLAUSES in the contract. one Of which pro.
vides that the city shall not take more
than 100000 gallons of water out of IN,
stream I'm any week. Another is the loca.
tion OF the meters showing the amount OF
water taken from the stream daily and
last and most important, the manner IN
which the water rights should be paid for
According to the proposition as it nov
stands, the city will be required TO pa,
the Jessup and Moore people ten pei
cent Of the amount fixed as the value o
the water rights by the referees within
sixty days after being ascertained b,
them. Eighty per cent. must be paid with
in two years and the remaining ten pc
cent. after the city begins to use NOR
than 100000 gallons of water daily for
period Of 30 consecutive days If the cit,
fails TO comply with these provisions, ac
cording to the agreement It win forfei
] (Conunued on Eighth Page.)
Evening journal., 1904-10-04
CLEARING HOUSE SHOWS
DECREASE OVER LAST YEAR
Annual -oeting Brings Out
Fact That Receipts Were
S., ,ooo,o 900 Less

At the annual meeting OF the Will
mington Clearing House this morning,
held In the Central National Bank, the
report for the vera showed decrease
of more than S5.OOO,00O over last year.
but according to prominent bankers
these figures do not necessarily mean
"A falling off in the business OF the city.
Last year the amount that passed
through the clearing house was $685.
5S5.479. For the present corresponding
year the figures are S57.3l7. $3.50. showing
a decrease of $5.267. .4S9. There was an
unusual number Of large checks that
passed through the clearing house last
year. swelling the figures much larger
than they ever were before. The pres
ent year is much in excess Of all others
except the one Immediately preceding.
George S. Capelle was reelected pres
ident and John II. Dandy was again
named as vice-president Henry Bush
was elected manager Of the clearing
house for the present year and the bus
mess viii be moved from the Central
National Bank TO the First National
Bank
Evening journal., 1904-10-04
DIRECTOR JOHNSON
WAS WHOLE MEETING
Made Himself Chairman,
Made All Motions and
Then Seconded Them

The Street and Sewer Commission
met and adjourned this morning in five
minutes. President Carter and Direc-
tor Melvin were absent and all the
business done was transacted by Di-
rector Johnson.
Mr. Johnson move that Mr. john
son acts as chairman
Mr. Johnson second the notion"
Mr. Adopted"
Mr.. Johnson taking the chair-"The
meeting is called to order"
Mr.. Johnson-'1 move we dismiss
with the reading Of the minutes"
Mr.. Johnson second the motion"
Mr.. Johnson-"Adopted."
Mr.. Johnson move that the Sec
retary's report be adopted
Mr.. Johnson-'I second the motin.T
Mr.. Johnson-'aCrried."
Mr.. Johnson move that the pay-
rolls be passed"
Mr.. Johnson-'I second the motion"
Mr.. Johnson-"Adopted"
Mr.. Johnson-"l move we adjourn"
Mr.. Johnson second the notion"
Mr.. Johnson-"M Meeting is adjourn
edn
Evening journal., 1904-10-04
PREPARING
FOR A HARO FIGHT
Messrs. Gray Handy and
Whiteman to Visit the
National Committee

Democrats are preparing to make a
hard fight in this State and especially
in New Castle county. During the
campaign some speakers with national
regulations as campaign orators viii
make addresses in this city. For the
purpose OF arranging to bring these
speakers here. John G.. Gray. L. Irving
Handy and J. Harvey Whiteman viii
call on the national committee in New
York tomorrow.
At meeting Of the Democratic
County Committee held at the Young
Mems Democratic Club this morning,
the schedule OF meetings arranged by
the committee on speakers and meet
ings was submitted and approved by
the county organization. The commit-
tee that prepared the schedule Is COM
posed Of John G.. Gray. chairman; L.
Irving Handy j. Harvey Whiteman. ].
Bayard Heisel and Charles T. Curley.
United States Senator Isador Raynor
Of Maryland. may make an address In
this city OF Monday night. An effort Is
being made by Democrats TO secure the
Grand Opera House for the occasion.
Evening journal., 1904-10-04
rs A FEELER
ANOTHER STATE
1TICKET SENT OUT
w. w. Lobdei. -ced On 1t
AS Gubernatorial Candi-
date Will Not Serve
EXPECT ONE TICKET THIS WEEK
Will Give No Definite Infor-
nation But Say Harmony
Is Coming
EXPECT ONE TICKET THIS WEEK

The story published in the Philadel-
phia papers this morning to the effect
that a Republican State ticket had been
agreed upon and giving that ticket
caused much discussion and scurrying
'round by the Republican leaders in
city today
rhe ticket published follows:
Governor. William w. Lobdell, OF
Wilmington. Regular; Lieutenant Gov
ernor. General !. Thomas Parker, Of
Wilmington. Union; Representative in
Congress. DR.. Hiram r. Burton, of
Lewes. Union; Attorney General. Rob-
ert II. Richards. of Wilmington,
Regular: State Treasurer. Thomas
Curry. OF Greenwood. Union; Auditor
OF Accounts George II. Dick of
Smyrna Regular: Insurance Commits
sioner. DR.. George w. Marshall Of Mil
ford, Union.
Sent Out as FeeIer.
From some sources it was announced
that the ticket was correct while in
others It was said that the story was
simply sent out as a feeler. This was
the most generally accepted theory.
4 One thing is certain that the governor
will not be Mr.. Lobdell. as that gentle
man in a statement issued this morning
said that he would not take the posi-
ton.
Another leader high in the counsels
OF the Republican party said that he
did not believe that the Regular COM
mittee would consent to both DR.
Joseph H. Chandler. the candidate foi
governor. and Horace G. Knowles. the
candidate for Congressman. beins
taken from the ticket. He said thai
It was fair to take off either one and
then rotate I'm filling the other Offices
but that il was not fair TO take of
both.
II Is said that the agreement to allow
t1N Republicans to name the governo
timc cached at meeting held il
worhelphia after a conference of Sen
you Allee. G. r. Layton and Governo
maxi in this city yesterday. Whil
Thof the leaders seen say that II &
yeahat there will be a ticket agreei
seed - week they will not tell wha
how DIS they have for thinking so.
We hatorsL. II. Ball. when asked abou
OF ticket. said ut is news to me.
tree not heard of IT,"
Lobdell VIII Not Accept.
In speaking to a representative o
The Evening Journal this morning Nj
Lobdell said that he had in no wa.
i. sought the nomination Of governor ant
that he did not know anything abou
the stories which appeared in tn
Philadelphia papers making use OF hi
name for the office OF governor. II
had not been consulted he said an
took no part in fixing up any sucl
slate
Continuing. he said: Il have mad
no effort to get that honored position
! do not care for It and Furthermore
would not accept it II it was offere
TO me-"
Many Republicans said Mr.. Lobde
,ould be satisfactory to them.
Senator Saw President.
Senator Ball was in Washington yes
.rday and while there called at tn
White House. He told the Presiden
that Delaware's electoral vote woul
be Republican. He denied that he sal
he believed there would be but on
State ticket
Evening journal., 1904-10-04
WILL CONTEST
FOR A RECOUNT
Harry A. Brown and Isaac
S. Elliott Have Secured
Counsel
WILL MAKE A HARD FIGHT

Isaac S. Elliott has retained Christie
pher l.. Ward as his counsel, TO repre-
sent him at an adjourned meeting of
the New Castle county board OF cam
vass at / o'clock tomorrow afternoon,
when he proposes TO contest the nom
ination Of w. J. Brown for Levy Court
man from the Third Levy Court dis
trist. Edward G.. Bradford. Jr.. Is
counsel for Harry A. Brown, who by
the returns was defeated for clerk Of
the peace by Winfield S. Quigley and
he will also make a contest
Mr.. Ward was only called into the
ease this morning. but started to work
lat once 10 prepare for the contest
When seen at his Office Mr.. Ward stated
that Mr.. Elliott has ahidavits from
seventy residents OF Brandywine hun
dred TO the effect that they voted for
him IN the Third election district OF the
Sixth Representative district, which is
the district IN which the contest Is TO
be made. All Of these afidavts. he
said. are made by people OF the best
standing In Brandywine hundred. Con-
tinuing. Mr.. Ward said: II don't think
It possible that the committee can re-
fuse TO hear the contest IN face of these
ahdavits.
Among the voters who have made
afiidavits are the following, which viii
give the public some idea OF the class
Of men who believe that fraud was
practiced at the shellpot polling place;
Edward Bringhurst. Jr.. r. Allen Col
by, James II. Jones. Samuel n. Trump
Henry w. Mously. William A. Lodge
| ]. Francis Pititdemange. j. O. Larowe
I John r. Tally. Walter Pyle Benjamin
y. Dixon. George S. Tally. DR.. B. r
Neasey. J. Tally Smith. Benjamin At
well, c. $. Beideman, Henry G. Mehaf
~ Henry C. Mehaffy. Jr.. y. Jame
Belt, Lewis II. Petitdemange. Henr.
B. Duncan, william II. Duncan, Josep
Il w. Guest. Frank Miller. Harry NJ. Wei
DIN. George W. Weldin. Charles =. Wei
din, l. d. Mousley. Charles Paschal
Franklin Paschall, Jahn Paschan. Hai
~ NJ. Perkins William q. Van Truml
= Simeon Bardsley. Clifton A. Perkir
E and Arthur Davis.
= In this district which Mr.. Elliott
= icontestlng the returns gave Tyre 13
, Elliott. Is. and Brown. O. AS the re
turns for the entire Levy Court distril
gave Brown a majority Of but 27 thes
b 20 men who make ahidavit that the
voted for Mr. Elliott in a district wher
he is credited with receiving but /
votes. would easily nominate him owe
Brown. Mr. Ward stated they woul
secure a number more OF afidavits, bu
! think that seventy is enough.
Evening journal., 1904-10-04
MINISTERS CONGREGATE
At FALL PRESBYTERY
Important Subjects TO be Dis
cussed Bearing Upon Wei
fare of Church

AT o'clock this afternoon the regu-
lar fall meeting of the New Castle
Presbytery convened in Rock. md
Presbyterian Church and important
subjects will come before II for dis
cussion.
Among the matters which will come
before the Presbytery for considera-
tion Is the election Of a new moder-
.ator, consideration of the resignation
of Rev. A. n. Keigwin as pastor OF
West Presbyterian Church and the pro-
posed union Of the Presbyterian Church
OF the United States with the Cum
berland Presbyterian Church.
Evening journal., 1904-10-04
8. & 0. RAILROAD
ENLARGES ITS YARDS
Immense Crane Is Being
Erected for Handling
Heavy Freight Traffic

Owing to the Increase in business dur
ing the past year the Baltimore q Ohio
Railroad Company has found it's freight
handling Capacity at the Shipley street
yards inadequate and as a consequence
extensive Improvements are under way.
When this work is Completed the
company will be enabled to handle
daily and dispose of the contents Of
forty-five freight cars which is nearly
double its capacity heretofore. An inn
mense crane Of fifteen tons capacity
will be installed for the purpose OF
handling heavy feright. A modern
stock chute has been placed in position
and is capable of unloading single or
double decked cars. This pen. or chute.
has capacity Of four carloads of cat
tie. The entire work will be completed
about the middle of this month.
Evening journal., 1904-10-04

Despite the fact that Deputy Coroner
j. r. Kilmer made every preparation
to hold an inquest to night in the case
of Alexander Dixon alias "Baynard,
who was shot and killed by Washington
Travers on Saturday night. Coroner
Samuel A. Mccormick announced last
evening that he intended to hold the
inquest. and true to his word. went TO
Centreville. where the shooting oc-
CURED. this afternoon to carry out his
intention. Deputy Coroner K.Imer had
impaneled a jury in the case and also
summoned the necessary witnesses Tor
tonight He said this morning, how
ever. that he would not hold the in
quest II Coroner Mccormick did so
this afternoon.
The body Of the murdered man was
Evening journal., 1904-10-04
CORONER AND HIS DEPUTY
AGAIN AT LOGGERHEADS

this morning therefore. his remains
cannot be viewed by Coroner McCor-
micks ipry as the law provides.
Deputy Coroner Kilmer's jury on the
other hand saw the body before It was
shipped this morning and according to
law this jury would be the proper one
to hold the inquest.
Coroner Mccormick yesterday after
noon held an inquest into the death OF
Carrie Ford the colored girl shot and
killed in her home No. 2000 West Mary
land avenue by Jesse Hinton. on Sat-
urday evening. The jury did not re-
turn a verdict. desiring to hear further
testimony in the case. IL win meet
again. but no date has as yet been
fixed
Evening journal., 1904-10-04
WARRANT IS ISSUED
FOR ALLEGED THIEF

A warrant was sworn ouI this morning
in Magistrate Hollis office charging VIII
liam Wilson with the larceny of a gold
watch and chain, the property of Deputy
Collector OF Port John Titus. Though the
theft was committed on August l, last
the timepiece was not recovered until yes
terday afternoon. when Wilson was ar
rested while attempting TO pawn the ar
ticle in Philadelphia.