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Evening journal., 1904-07-29
MARKET CROWDED WITH
FRESH EGETABLES
Beef Is Plenty and Pr ces
Have Not SCARED Out OF
Sight

Although many have been frightened
from buying beef by talk OF high
prices and strike. there IS really no
cause for Wilmington people TO fear.
Only TWO kinds OF beef have been af-
fected i'm the retoil market. That is
steak and rib roast. The former is
selling for 20 cents a pound. an in
crease OF about five cents to the pound
and rib roast has been advanced from
rs to 20 cents a pound. All the other
varieties of beef remain the same.
Even though the prices should soar
upward there is any quantity Of vege-
tables In the market. In fact the whole
of the wholesale and retail district is
simply overflowing with the products OF
Delaware and New Jersey truck farms
and southern plantations. on every
hand one Is confronted with fruit and
vegetables which are finding ready
sale.
1t would probably be well right here
to state that less meat eaten during
the summer and more vegetables would
have a tendency to improve the health
and cause people to endure the heat Of
the summer much better. Americans.
on an average, eat about twice as much
meat as other nations.
Those who are fond Of fish can easily
be satisfied both as to variety and
prices.
The prices today are: Sea trout, s
lcents a pound; sea bass 10 cents, blue
fish. 1914 cents; porgles s cents; fresh
icod. 12h cents; halibut. 20 cents;
lmackerel, 12ia cents; crokers 10 cents
/ Crabs are luxury this season. The
lsevere winter Is said to have killed the
young ones. Al any rate there are only
la few in market at different times and
1.-THE prices range from 80 to 30 cents z
dozen. Last season one could get al
the crabs one wanted for 10 TO II cents
"a dozen.
Celia. at Fourth and King streets, re-
ports the following prices; Delaware
peaches. s1.25 a basket or % cents d
lquarter peck; Georgia peaches, 10 cent
la quart: watermelons. 25 to 30 cents
loorn, 10 cents dozen; beets 2is cent?
'la bunch; egg plants. cents each; Cal
lsornia pears. 40 cents "a dozen; canta
lloupes. so cents 10 S1.00 a dozen; swee
potatoes. 10 cents quarter peck; white
lpotatoes. 35 cents a basket plums, II
cents quart California plums, II
cents a quart; lima beans, IS cents
lquarter peck; cucumbers, "a cent
each; rhubarb, cents a bunch.
Evening journal., 1904-07-29
WILMER ALLOWED
HIS FREEDOM
Judge Cochran Sustains Point
Raised by Josiah Marvel,
Defendants Counsel
DID NOT COMMIT CRIME OF LARCENY
Was Charged With Another Negro
With Stealing One Thousand Pounds
Of Lead-companion Valves Hearing
For the Upper Court.

In the case of John Wilmer colored
charged in City Court with the larceny
Of 1000 pounds of lead from John H.
Scott. of Newport, Judge Edwin r..
Cochran this morning held that the
point raised by the defendants counsel,
Josiah Marvel, that Wilmer was not
guilty Of the crime of larceny. was we'll
taken and discharged the prisoner.
Wilmer was arraigned with another
negro several days ago. His compan-
ion waived a hearing for the Court Of
General Sessions but Mr. Marvel who
represented Wilmer askd for the dis
charge Of his client on the grounds that
inasmuch as the lead had been cut
away from the building and carried OFF
at one time, no larceny had been COM
mitted. He contended that II the lead
had been cut down at one time and
taken away at another time the charge
OF larceny against the defendant would
be substantiated but as the cutting
down and carrying off OF the lead had
been one continuous act no larceny had
been committed Mr Marvel proved
his contention by citing the law and
authorities ON the point and the case
was dismissed.
IAuIdNt T. AuaNlrt ddNlfn " iANNi anu
Frederick Quashln were arraigned on
a charge 70 fighting on the street The
evidence showed that Wmder had
nothing 10 do with the trouble and he
was discharged. The fighting was
done by Adams and Quashin and each
was fined 81 and costs. The fight was
started by Quashin telling Winder thai
Adams was with his (Wlnder's) wife
on Sunday night Winder accompan'
led by Quashin. went 20 Adams e
prove the accusation. The latter two
Immediately started to fight. but Win
der ran away
The case Of William Collins. charge,
with embezzlement, was dismissed
upon the recommendation Of Assistan
lefty Solicitor Springer.
/ j. r. Moore pleaded guilty to
charge Of violating the city ordinanc
by selling milk adulterated with pre-
serving preparation. He was fined 81
! and costs.
Evening journal., 1904-07-29
welded DESPITE
ALL OPPOSITION
Varsity Student and a Phila-
delphia Miss Failed to be
Married in Wilmington

Yourg people. especially those who
come from other cities TO Wilmington to
be wcddeJ oft-tmes lind that marriage
is a failure" even before the nuPtlal knot
is tied.
Such was the experience of Miss Jean
Baker Mar.in, Of No. 23g4 Christian street
Philadelphia ami Victor Car.es,on Ohm
sted Columbia University student
football star and all-round athlete who
came TO this city on Tuesday evening ami
vainly sought. beseeched and begged var
.ous ministers magistrates and other Of
fciais TO unite ithem in wedlock.
Tho wedding was set for last Tuesday.
and on that day they met az Broad stree
station and came at once TO this city
They were unable to produce letters from
parents sanctioning their marriage and
ministers, magistrates and notarles pub
ac here, noticing their youth asked for
chem. Being unable to produce the docu-
ments the officials of Church and State
turned am icy glance upon the matri-
monial aspirants and bid them HE TO
other climes.
Nothing dauntcd by the uncharitable
attitude Of the local Jignitarics the pros
pective bride and groom hastened 20
Washington. d. e., where in the pres
ence Of two witnesses. knights Of the
pigskin" and friends OF the groom, the
knot was tied by Presbyterian clergy
man and now JOY reigns supreme IN
the Martin household where the bride and
groom are quartered temporarily.
The marriage was a surprise TO the rela-
tives and friends of the young couple
The bride is the daughter of Thomas
Martin. superintendent Of the money or
der division OF the Philadelphia Pos
! Ofhse. The brdegroom's home is ia
! Washington. where his father. Victor II
IOlmsted, is assistant director Of the Phil
ip' inc census.
Evening journal., 1904-07-29
The Photograph of John
Booser Recognized by
John Farley As That
OF Charles Thorn, the
Suspect
Police Are Slowly But
Surely Weaving a Web
About the Negro, Be-
Heved to Have Killed
George d. Farra

The police are gradually weaving -
chain Of evidence around Charles Thorn
alias John 'Booser." the alleged negro
slayer of George d. Farra. Photographs
of the suspect reached here from Harris
burg several days ago and were immodi-
ately shown to Mabel Farra daughter OF
the murdered man. She positively idona-
fled Thorn by the picture shown her.
statc Detective Ratodge Yesterday
showed Fafley, The keeper OF the haso-
ball grounds beyond Market street bridge
who knew Thorn wolf, "a photograph OF
the iegro and Farley Immediately idcnti-
He'd him. Farley's evidence Is particulars
ly strong as II was he who got Thorn his
position on tho Farra farm. Thorn had
asked him for employment the nrst day
he arrived m this section and Farley
knowing that the murdered man wanted
he p took the negro ITO Farra and the lat
ter employed him Immediately.
Evening journal., 1904-07-29
RGU1IENTS BEING
HEARD IN PEEKE CASE

ton. on the way he said his name was
Morani and that he was vouched for by
his cousin Simon Moran. Peeke had
instructions from the district attorney
not to molest those vouched for by
Moran because he had assisted the dis
trict attorney in getting John Lemon by
giving a photograph.
Peeke said that upon investigation
he found that Morani had lived in
Philadelphia ten years and had never
lived in Wilmington as he claimed. The
defendant said that Morani on one
occasion invited him and De ellis to
his home. Morani went to the safe,
opened and got his naturalization cer-
tihcate. Peeke refused to take it be-
cause no decision TO prosecute had been
reached.
Morani then returned the certificate
and then brought out some wine. Later
Morani went to the safe and brought
out two bills and laid them on the
table. He asked De ellis what it
meant and the italian had replied that
the officers were kind to him and there
was suit of clothes. The money was
returned and he was told that he re-
ceived the same treatment without Of
fering money. Later De ellis told
Peeke that "the greasers were getting
tired Of the way De ellis was bringing
them in and they would have Peeke
and De ellis blacking boots" He sent
for Moran and Moran said it was a
joke. Later De ellis reported that in
addition to having a bogus certificate
Morani had served a term I'm jail in
Italy. The witness denied having ever
demanded money from Morani and so
far as he knew De ellis never did.
De ellis Called a Yellow Thief.
Peeke related the circumstances of
the visit of De ellis and himself to
Chief Wilxie in Philadelphia. Chief
Wilkie, Agent Griffin and Agent W. j.
Burns were present. De ellis was sent
for De Nublia, who was brought there.
Chief Wilxie told De ellis on his return
that he was accused of getting money
from De Nublia. De ellis denied il and
De Nublia said Yes you did you yellow
thief" Chief Wilkie questioned De
ellis. He was asked concerning some
letters written in Italian hut De ellis
denied the charges. The chief then
showed Peeke a deposition from Cug-
gini in reference to De Nublia paying
money and giving receipt De Nublia
had destroyed the receipts. De Nublia
told Peeke that De ellis got the money
but he did not think he knew anything
about it. Burns took De ellis in an
other room and tried TO get the whole
truth. He absolved Peeke from blame
AS De ellis left he was told that he
was lucky he was not going under ar
rest. Peeke was told that he could mol
hire De ellis again. He never told Dc
ellis to deny anything but told hin
to tell the facts.
John f. Willie. chief of secret ser.
vice. was called by the government af
ter Peeke had finished testifying an'
deposed that he had detailed Peeke 4
investigate the naturalization fraud
hre. He had warned Peeke not to EN-
ploy De ellis.
Evening journal., 1904-07-29
OVER GAS
BEFORE BOARD OF TRADE
AFTER A LONG DISCUSSION RESOLUTION SUGGESTING THAT
THE OTTO CONCERN APPLICATION TO THE STREET
AND SEWER DEPARTMENT is PASSED -CROzTER RESOLU-
TION WAS REJECTED

sented by Alfred o. Crozler. The sub
stitute resolutions were put to a vote
and carried by vote Of SO to II and
were then made unanimous.
Mr.. Crozier's rejected resolutions fol-
low:
Rejected Resolutions.
These are the resolutions presented
by Mr.. Crozier, which failed of adop-
tion
whereas, The Otto Gas Engine
Works Of Philadelphia, was induced
by this Board Of Trade to decide to
locate its enlarged engine plant in Will
mngton on the site for which it has
already paid 100000 in cash; and
Whereas, Circumstances have arisen
which they say have induced them to
decide that if they go on and erect their
engine works here their only safe pol
icy is to also build their own gas and
electric plant and have legal permission
10 sell gas and electricity to others
throughout the city and
Whereas. The Otto people for the
above reasons have asked the support
of this board in obtaining such permis-
sion from the Street and Sewer De-
partment of this city, and that this
board bring the matter before the
proper authorities; and
Whereas, This board, believed il
would be a serious and irreparable loss
to the city if this great industry should
go elsewhere after deciding 20 locate
here: and thai, even leaving out of cont
sideration the unfortunate controversy
of the past four months over a gas sup
ply, it will be a decidedly advantageous
bargain for this city 10 exchange for
this great industry the resolution OF
the Street and Sewer Department IN
reasonable form granting them this
permission; now therefore,
Evening journal., 1904-07-29
Poor children's Picnic.

Adjutant and Mrs. Roe request the
children. also the lady helpers and SAL
vationists to meet at the han, No. 800
Shipley street, on Tuesday next at $50
a. m. The little ones win an be pro-
vided with ribbon bearing a number
from one to eight and then each helper
viii take charge OF the children wear
ing the same number that handed to
the helper, there being eight compan-
les and eight helpers. Donations are
urgently requested for the picnc and
should be forwarded to No. 800 Ship
ley street.
Two officers from headquarters. Cap
tain and Mrs. Baker viii hold special
services here on Saturday and Sunday
Everyone welcome.
Evening journal., 1904-07-29

Resolved, That, while we do not deem
Il within the province Of the Board Of
Trade to actually solicit the franchise
lin question. we favor the granting
thereof. provided. the same when pre-
sented to the department contains all
reasonable restrictions 10 safeguard the
interests and welfare Of the city and
its inhabitants.
Resolved. Further, That the president
of the board forward a copy of these
resolutions TO the Street and Sewer
Department, and also a copy to the
otto people. expressing Herewith the
earnest desire of this board that they
proceed as soon as possible with their
plans for erecting their enlarged engine
plant in Wilmington, and extending to
them personally a cordial and hearty
welcome to our city and state.
Mayor Bird Present.
While all the members Of the board
were of the opinion that every possible
inducement should be held out to the
new concern to locate here il was also
thought best TO wait until an applica
tion was made for a gas franchise tC
the Street and Sewer Directors before
it took any action I'm that natter
Mayor Charles ID. Bird. Street and
Sewer Commissioners Thomas II. Mel.
win and Andrew L. Johnson and Stree
Commissioner Frank Pierson wer'
among those present. It had been ex,
pected by many that Mayor Bird would
have something to say on the subjec
but he did not.
Major Mitchell Renews Offer.
Major e. f. Mitchell vice. -presiden
Of the Wilmington Gas and Electric
company was present and renewed hi
offer made to the committee that hi
4 Continued on Eirhth Para
Evening journal., 1904-07-29
PRESlDENTPASSE THROUGH
Was Seen at Station by Many to Whom
He Waived His Hand.

For a Few moments yesterday after
noon President Roosevelt was IN this city.
it WAS only during the stop made by the
train TO which his private car Rover. was
attached, but he was seen by several per-
sons. The President was peering through
a window and waved his hand in answer
to salutes made by the crowd at French
street station The sun az Oyster Bay Is
getting IN rs work on the chief executive.
His tace was bronzed and his nose was
almost hhstcred. Mrs Roosevelt and sew
oral officials accompanied the president
on his way TO the capital.
Evening journal., 1904-07-29

Resolved, That, having regard to
what is believed to be the proper prov
inee Of the Board Of Trade, this meet
ine respectfully represents to the Otto
Gas Enaine Works, the propriety OF
making in due form their application
for such a franchise as they desire to
the Street and Sewer Department OF
this city.
Resolved, That this Board Of Trade,
speaking on behalf Of our citizens gen.
orally, renews its earnest desire for the
location in Wilmington Of the Otto Gas
Engine Works, and likewise expresses
its equally earnest hope that such ar
rangements may yet be made whereby
such location may be effected, and this
board hereby pledges itself to such CO.
operation as may be within its power.
Resolved, That the president appoint
a committee of five (he being chairman
thereof to present a copy Of the fore
going resolutions to the Otto Gas
Works.
These resolutions which were pre-
lsented by Bishop Coleman were adopted
at a special meeting Of the Board OF
Trade held last night. after a heated
discussion which lasted three hours.
The meeting was called to hear the re-
port of the special committee appointed
several weeks ago TO conciliate differ
ences which seemingly existed between
the Otto Gas Engine Works and the
Wilmington Gas Company and 10 also
take action on the request of the Otto
people that the board apply 10 the
Street and Sewer Department for IT'S
gas franchise. X was the opinion OF
the majority present that the otto con-
Germ should make its own application to
the proper authorities
Bishop Coleman's resolution was IN
the nature of a substitute for one pre-
Evening journal., 1904-07-29
MEETING UNCERTAIN

Although petition signed by thirty
two members OF the Wilmington Bicycle
Club was sent to President w. r. Good
ley Of the club. ten days ago, asking him
to call a meeting for tonight, it is not
known whether or not the meeting will
be held. When seen this morning several
members stated they had received no no
tice. The purpose of the meeting IS to
vote on the sideboard question.
Evening journal., 1904-07-29
Entertained ladu Erl.nd..

Members OF Wilmington Lodge Of
Workmen last night entertained their
lady friends at Workmens Hall. Ninth
and Market streets. An excellent pro-
gram had been prepared as follows:
illustrated song, William II. Robinson,
Jr.; humorous selections, w. c. Nor
row. of Philadelphia. monologulst, n.
j. Horran. and moving pictures Mu-
sic was furnished by Clarks orchestra.
Evening journal., 1904-07-29
Fined $50 and Costs.

Generoso Verdiramo, a bother. Of No.
503-5O5 Tatnall street, was fined $50 and
costs last night by Magistrate George
II. Hollis for using bottles belonging to
other bottlers. lie was arrested by
Detectives Thomas j. Walsh and II. J..
Mongiven, Of the Pennsylvania Bot
tiers Protective Association. on charge
preferred by the Hartmann g. Fehren-
bach Brewing Compan, the Foord Bot
tlng Company. w. IL. Robinson and
Adam SPAIN.
Evening journal., 1904-07-29
AutomobiIe canses Runawax.

An automobile frightened the horse
of II. X. Smith, a huckster living at
No 1910 Kirkwood street, this morning
at Second and Tatnall streets causing
the animal to run away. Carl Lindle.
a lad who was driving the horse was
thrown out on his head. II was thought
by those who saw the accident that the
boys neck was broken. but he scram-
bled to his feet uninjured.
Evening journal., 1904-07-29
Insuranoe Rates Raised.

Milingtou. July 29.-As "A result of the
big Sire here the Kent County Mutual In
surance Company of Dover, which had
considerable insurance in effect in this
town, has notified the residents of Ches-
void, seven miles from Milliagson, and a
place where ali the houses are wooden
that rates IT. some instances will he re-
duced, and IN others will be doubled.
Evening journal., 1904-07-29
Glass in Door Broken.

While the Board OF Election Commits
sioners We're Ia session last night. the
wind blew the door 10 leading into the
room with such force that the large
pane Of frosted glass In the door was
shattered into many pieces. There
were no matters OF Importance before
the board. All OF tho registrars have
qualified but several assistants are still
ont.
Evening journal., 1904-07-29
Wind causes Lamp b Explode.

The heavy wind Of last nights storm
caused a lamp to explode in the home
of Edward Denny. Of No. All East
Eleventh street. Denny picked up the
blazing lamp and threw 1t into the
street. Henry Grain sent i'm an alarm
from box No. 11S and the district COM
panies responded in downpour OF
rain but did not go into service.
Evening journal., 1904-07-29
SEVENTH WARD REPUBLICANS
Met Last Night and Named Delegates
to State Convention.

Republicans OF the Seventh ward held
a meeting at the Young Mems Repub-
iican Club last night.
The following delegates to The Republi-
can State convention TO be voted on Au-
gust were named: Horace G.. Knowles,
A. D. Warner Jr., DR.. John Palmer, Jr.,
G.. r. Miller and Thomas Naudain. The
alternates are Dr. G.. S. Frederick, A.
d. Warner Donald Mcdonald. Robert
Kcenan mad James Jones.
The Republican committee OF the Sixth
ward viii have a meeting tonight at No.
9W King street
Evening journal., 1904-07-29
EInIshIna eovernment Boat.

The General Jessup. the steamer built
for the Quartormaster's Department OF
the United States Army hy the Pusey and
Jones' Company is rapidly nearing COM
pletion. The trial runs will be made some
time early next month and the boat will
be turned over to the government before
the FIRST Of september
Evening journal., 1904-07-29
DOUBLE HEADER TOMORROW
Wilmington to Play Two Games With
Penn Park.

There will be a double header at South
Side Park tomorrow afternoon with Penn
Park. Wilmington has postponed game
with tins team which will be played of
The first game will be started at o'clock
and the second will start after an inter
mission Of ten minutes. Foreman and Os-
born will probably pitch for Wilmington
and McGlynn and Frank Foreman for
Penn Park. But one admission will be
charged.
Evening journal., 1904-07-29
More Railroad Men laid off.

Fifteen men were laid OF from the Della
ware division OF the Pennsylvania rail-
road on Wednesday and yesterday The
men were, for the most part, fraisht
brakemen. Coming as IL did IN the verge
Of tho busiest season OF ths year the lay
off was a great surprise.
Evening journal., 1904-07-29
WEATHER BULLETIN

partly cloudy
fresh
cloudy
weather with
cast
west
Evening journal., 1904-07-29
ALLEGED MURDERER is
POSITIVELY IDENTIFIED
EtlHU ROOT HERE
Represents Northern Securities in Case
in United States Court.

Judge Edward G.. Bradford convened
the United States Circuit Court today at
1915 O'Clock to hear argument In the
Northern Securities case. Tho argument
IS relative TO a decree which Is TO be
handed down IN accordance with the de-
cision rendered by the Judge some time
time ago,
Tho Northern Securities interests are
being looked after by Former Secretary
OF War Elhu Root and Maxwell Ever
otts, while the Harnmans are represented
by II. l.. Stotson and r. B. Lindabcrry.
Evening journal., 1904-07-29
Letters on Father Huahes' Estate.

Register Of Wills Bach this morning
granted letters testamentary on the
estate of the Rev. Peter J. Tughes to
his mother, Mary Hughes. Letters Of
administration on the estate Of James
Batty were granted to Mary r. Butty.
Evening journal., 1904-07-29
Oil Stove Exploded.

An oil stove which exploded caused
5000 damage at the grocery store Of
Morris Wasseramn at Fifth and Pine
streets yesterday. The stove was acci-
IDENTITY upset by Mrs. Wasserman. Dis
trict engines responded and extinguish-
ed the blaze.
Evening journal., 1904-07-29
euiIdina Permit Granted.

Building Inspector Connolly has
granted a permit to John May to erect
a two-story store and dwelling on the
northeast corner Of Heald and Lobdell
streets. to cost $1,000.
Evening journal., 1904-07-29
ROLLING SCREEN COMPANY
Certificate Of Incorporation Filed With
Secretary Of State.

Secretary Of State.
Henry NJ Kreh. Herbert NJ. Christie
and Richmond Parsons, of Philadelphia,
have filed with the Secretary Of State the
certificate of incorporation of the I'M
perial Rolling Window Screen Company,
with a capital stock OF $4,000. The parti-
cular purposes of the company are to
manufacture an improved rolling window
screen. the patents Of which are owned
by these men.
The screens have already been put upon
the market and bid fair to fill a much
desired improvement in window screens.
Evening journal., 1904-07-29
Tree Blown Down.

During the storm early last evening
a large tree on Sixth street between
Van Buren, and Harrison was blown
down.
Evening journal., 1904-07-29
BOY LOSES FOOT
Knocked Down by Wagon Which Passes
Over Him.

While standing al Chestnut and Mon
roe streets this morning Edward Ma
honey. aged - years, of No. 92S Chest
nut street, was knocked down by a
wagon. the wheels of which passed
over his right foot badly crushing it.
He was removed TO the Delaware
Hospital where part of the injured
member was amputated. His condition
has improved since the operation.
Evening journal., 1904-07-29
Initiated One Candidate.

Asylum Lodge. No. %, 1. o. o. F.. In
ltiatod one candidate al a meeting held
last night. Two propositions for member
ship were also received.
Evening journal., 1904-07-29
lG pR1NKINa rRouGH FuND.

The car employs 20 oco servants.
The clothing trsde unions Of New York
surr,nd ed 10 manufacturers without
conditions. after a costly strike
Freight haniers In Chicago were or
dsred not 20 touch goods consigned 10 OF
shipped by the packers.