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Evening journal., 1904-04-04
CITY WELL REPRESENTED
ON THE BOARDWALK
Many Wilmington People
Were Seen in the Great
Easter Parade

Staff Correspondent Evening Journal.
Atlantic City, April 4.-wiimlngton was
well represented in the great boardwalk
parade in Atlantic city yesterday. 1t was
the first clear Easter for several years
and in consequence the throng was a Won
derful one both in point of numbers and
attire.
A stiff breeze blew most Of the day, but
toward night the atmosphere grew posi-
lively frigid. Despite this state Of the
weather and the unwonted energy of
Boreas, hundreds of women appeared in
the airiest Of frilliest frocks. To be sure,
these were mostly young women. Their
elders looked at them and shivered in
their furs and heavier gowns.
Judging from the display, brown. blue
and violet VIII be the dominating notes of
spring. Browns were out in the greatest
force, and the indications are that the
color will become too popular. A surpris-
ingly large number OF lace picture hats.
genuine garden party affairs were 10 be
seen and very charming youthful faces
appeared under them.
Coors as a rule, were rather subdued
in tones, but occasionally a whole red
costume was to be seen. One young wo-
man was in red from her geranium hat to
her suede ties and mighty stunning she
looked, A great variety of shoes were on
view and there was goodly sprinSling Of
white, pale gray and tan. Those of violet,
blue and pale yellow were more startling
than beautiful.
The boardwalk was literally black with
people from about noon until late in the
afternoon, There was a break during the
midday meal but soon after that the
promenade was resumed.
The hotels made great preparations for
the Easter season. Most of them were
fresh and handsome in their new furnish
ings. There were elaborate floral displays
and these. with handsomely gowned wo-
men. music, the warm perfumed air and
merry pratte of children made the hotels
very attractive places.
1t was estimated that there were at
least 100000 visitors to Atlantic City yes
terday.
Evening journal., 1904-04-04
P. {. CHURCHES ELECT
WARDENS FOR YEAR
Well-known Men Are Named
to Serve Two Episcopal
Parishes
Three Jap Armies Marching.

In accordance with the regular Gus
tom the election for wardens and ves-
trymen of St. Johns and st. Andrews
Protestant Episcopal Churches was
held this morning. At st. Johns the
following were elected; Senior warden
Francis G. Dupont; junior warden.
Lewis S. williamson vestrymen. y. G..
bradford. @. A. Elliott. Francis I. Du-
Pont, William j. Hemphil. Benjamin
F. Shaw. Il. I. Morrison and Harry r.
Boynton.
At st. Andrews the election resulted
as follows: Senior warden. Willard
Thomson; Junior warden. Alfred S. Ell
lott; Vestrymen. William Luke, George
W. Baker, J. Henry Honeclzer. Jr..
David Lindsey, Charles E. DuBell, WIZ
liam Jackson, William n. Thomson.
The last two were elected to fiji the va
cancies caused by the death Of r. Tat
nall Warner and DR.. Christopher B.
Naudain during the year.
The elections at Emmanuel, Christ and
Calvary Churches win be held tonight.
Evening journal., 1904-04-04
AND MILITIA
CLASH IN COLORADO

Trinidad, Col. April A clash has
occurred between soldiers of the regular
army and members Of the State mill
tia. Two companies of the Fifth Cav
airy, u. S. A., arrived here. going over
land to Fort Auache from Port Logan.
Several of their officers We're entertain
ed by Major Hin commanding the Ma
uonal Guardsmen. During this time a
number of the regulars came in to the
city on leave of absence. meeting the
patrol of militia. began hurting epithets
at them. Captain Schol2, of the state
guards. ordered a sergeant to arrest one
of the most abusive of the regulars
The latter's companions prevented the
sergeant from carrying out the order
at the same time drawing their revolv-
ers and surrounding the patrol. Scholz
hurriedly dispatched a messenger to the
cavalry officers and Lieutenant Moseley
came to the scene and ordered his
men to their camp.
Evening journal., 1904-04-04
COT INTO WRONG HOUSE

A drunken sailor caused a great deal OF
excitement ia the house at No. 425 East
Sixth street occupied by Sanford sawin
and family, early last Saturday. On retir-
ing the night before Mr.. sawin neglected
70 locit,his front door and the sailor evil
IDENTIFY by mistake wandered into the
house sometime during The night.
The tar had collected a large Jag and
had no choice as to where ne slept He
got TO further than the hallway where he
laid down for a snooze.
Mr. Sanford was awakened about 4
O'clock ia the morning by hearing moaus.
With his two sons he went down stairs 10
make an investigation. AT the bottom OF
the stairs they found the sailor Mr.. SAM
ford reused the man and told him to get
out. The tar replied that he was in his
boat mad would stay there. lie resisted
being put out and tried to convince Mr..
Sanford he was on his own boat They
eventually got the sailor out but he came
back 10 the door several times.
An investigation was made but nothing
was missing,
Evening journal., 1904-04-04
MAN HELD FOR
FIRING HOUSE
Michael Poloski Alleged to
Have Set Fire to His
Boarding House
HELD FOR COURT ON ARSON CHARGE

Number Of Prisoners Arraisnsd Before
Judge Cochran in the City Court This
Morning Given Fastest Hearings On
Record.
There was a full docket in City Court
this morning and the way Judge Edwin
n. Cochran. who occupied the bench.
hurried things along would put the
Black Diamond Express TO shame. In
several cases where the defendants
pleaded guilty no witnesses were called.
such was the procedure followed in
the case Of Thomas e. Wilson, charged
with assault and battery. He was fined
S5 and costs.
Because Michael Polosld was told
he was no longer wanted IN the board
ing house at No. 1114 East Thirteenth
street, it is alleged that he attempted
to set the place on fire on Saturday.
His boarding mistress told him to va
cate a week ago. He loaded up on
rocks Saturday and was seen running
out of the alley leading to his former
boarding house, at the same time the
back shed of the house was discovered
to be on fire. He was held in $500 bail
on a charge of arson, for the Court of
| General Sessions.
John Zawicki and John BorosSi got
into an alteration at NO. 115 Poplar
street yesterday and the former cut the
latter's head open with n bottle. Bor-
osh is in the hospital and consequently
was unable to appear against his as
sailant. The case was continued until
Thursday, the prisoner being held in
$500 bail until that time. For interfer-
ling with Patrolman Hugh Mcbride
while he was placing Zawicka under
arrest Joseph Smith. John Wasezkaw-
liez, Frank Zomromski and Joseph Sui
/ liyan were each fined $40 and costs.
Sullivan was also held in 500 bail for
the upper court for carrying a razor
concealed on his person.
After being fined 81 and costs for
drunkenness Alexander Mathews, coll
ored, was held in 500 bail for the
Court OF General Sessions for carrying
steel lxnuclSles and revolver.
George II. Howard, colored, waived a
hearing for the upper court on a charge
Of violating the junk dealers ordinance
He was held in $500 bail the amount
Of the fine attached to the ofense.
George Robinson. colored was held
Yin 500 bail for court for carrying q
razor.
Leander, Williamson was sentenced "a
thirty days for vagrancy and Samuel
Adams fined $40 and costs for assault
and battery
Evening journal., 1904-04-04
HISTORY OF THE
DELAWARE CANAL
Correct Title Of This Water
way Is Chesapeake and
Delaware
CONSTRUCTION STARTED IN 1908

Water Was Let in July 4th, 1s2s-Fis-
ures For Ten Years Show a De-
crease in Tonnage Passed Through
the Canal.
1t is not generally known that the cor
rect title Of the canal which the Board Of
Trade Is endeavoring to get Congress to
enlarge into ship canal, is the Chesa-
peake and Delaware and not the Delaware
and Chesapeake as 1t is termed by most
Delawareans. A short history of this
canal will probably be interesting to many
persons who are anxious to see the pres-
ent scheme carried through.
The Chesapeake and Delaware Canal
was Incorporated in 1903 but construction
was not started until 1924 ana water was
let IN July 4, 1929. The cost of the canal
was Sc, $50. 900. One-ffth was paid by tlra
United States. 100000 by the State Of
Pennsylvania; $4,000 by Maryland, $25.Ool
by Delaware and the remainder by the
citizens OF the three States.
The canal is 10 SIS miles long. Width at
water line when constructed was &C feet,
with a bottom Sc feet. Depth Of water
10 feet. depth of excavation at summit, 7i
feet original length of locks 100 feet, since
extended to 220 feet and the width in
creased from % to "A feet.
The canal has a tide lock proportions
for a use Of six feet above low water at
Delaware City, lift lock Of l6 feet at St.
Georges, and lock of 16 fsRt lift de-
cendng into Back Creek at Delaware
CITY.
The following figures show the tonnage
for each of ten fiscal years ending May
81, from 1885 to 1884, passing through the
canal.
1855, S77Ss6; 1856, Se2.SSi; 1857, si6657; lssS
7s5. sol; 1889 7S6S7O; 1890 GS6O67; 1891 6z5, ,652
1892 594,l3S; 1888. 6iS,342; 1894, 66i, 76l.
1t will be noticed that there was a small
decrease each year.
Evening journal., 1904-04-04
GRAND OPENING

Miller Brothers announce their grand
pening.- Tuesday. April g. with a fun
ne of Clothing. Carpets, Furniture
nd Draperies, at 213 Market street, for
lerly the Boston One-Price Clothing
Iouse.
AS an inducement for all persons of
his city and vicinity to visit their new
.uarters, they viii give free tickets to
n who come on the opening day, which
in entitle the holder to a chance on
sixty dollar Bedroom Set.
The set to be CHANGED Off win be on
isplay in their window on April 5.
The drawing will be in charge Of two
equitable newspaper men.
/ All are invited to attend and receive
fithout charge q chance on this Bed
bonn Set.
There viii be a fine musical entertain
tent by lllbert's Orchestra.-adv.a2-2t
Evening journal., 1904-04-04
OLD IRONMASTER
PASSES AWAY
Richard P. Gibbons, One of
Best Known Citizens,
Claimed by Death
PROMINENT IN BANKING CIRCLES

Was at Ono Time Identified With the
Iron Trade Here But For Many
Years Devoted Time to Other Al
fairs.
Richard p Gibbons. one Of Whining
toms oldest and best-known citizens.
died at his home, No 1871 Market
street curly yesterday morning. He was
SO years old and had been m for a
number OF weeks. His condition be-
came so serious last week that the att
tending physician, DR. william r. Bull
lock. called DR. Evan G.. Shortlidge and
Dr. james A. Draper In consultation.
Since then but little hope had been
entertained for his recovery. The end
came at 2.80 o'clock yesterday morn
ing.
Mr. Gibbons for a number OF years
was engaged In the iron business but
retired forty years ago. Since then ne
had been devoting q great deal of his
time TO the banking institutions ga
which he was Interested He had been
director of the Wilmington Savings
Fund Society since September 2. 1867.
O. director and chairman Of the hnan-
cial committee OF the Farmers Mu-
tual Fire Insurance Company since 1873
and director OF the National Bank OF
Delaware since 1879. He was very COM
.servatlve and careful IN regard 10 MAKE
ing safe Investments The deceased
was native Of Lancaster county
Pa. and was n son OF Abraham and
Mary i. Gibbons. and received his edu-
cation at Westown and John Builock's
Academy Wilmington. He also lived On
Chester county and Philadelphia be-
fore coming TO this city. For a number
of years he was IN the iron business.
Mr.. Gibbons FIRST important position
in this business was as manager Of @
rolling mill at Coatesville Pa. which
Is now the LulSens Iron Company. From
lCoatesville he went to Philadelphia az
manager Of the iron mill Of NJ. b. Buck
Hey and Son az Gray's Ferry.
Mr.. Gibbons came TO Wilmington n
/ 1859 and went into partnership witl
William S. filles The plant was situ
ated on the site OF the present Seide
land Hastings rolling mill After a fe,
years he bought out Mr.. Hilles an
took his two brothers. William G. AM
IDr. Thomas p. Gibbons. into partner
shin with him. Some years afterward
William G. Gibbons went with IN
Pusey g. Jones Company.
Mr. Gibbons retired from active busi
mess in 1864
He was a member OF the Orthodo
Society of Friends and Is survived by
wife. Julia r. Gibbons. and one daugh
ter, Mrs. George A. Elliott A son, Ed
ward Gibbons died several years age
The funeral will be held on Wednes
day from his late home.
Funeral Of Mr.. Brinckle.
The funeral OF w r. Brlnckle. whl
died on Saturday. win te held tomor
row afternoon. Services viii be con
Quoted I'm Emmanuel p. T.. Church
Highlands Intorment will be made II
| Old Swedes Cemetery.
Evening journal., 1904-04-04
THE BISHOPS BUSY DAY
Head Of the Episcopal Church offioiates
At Many Services.

Bishop Coleman as usual, had busy
Easter day. He officiated at the cele-
1ration of Holy Communion in Calvary
Church at $50 o'clock yesterday morn
ing, there being q large attendance of
,ommunicunts. He held a second cele-
1ration in the Chapel of the Good Shep-
herd at Bishopstead at Gas o'clock and
hen went to Stanton where IN St.
Iames Church he Oficiated again,
preaching, celebrating Holy Commun-
ION. confirming a class of eight and
addressing them. The church was
provided and the congregation was the
largest for years.
In the afternoon the Bishop went
% st. Barnabas' Church, Marshallton,
where after addressing the Sunday
|;chool he preached and confirmed
thirteen candidates and addressed
hem. Afterwards in company with
he Rev. a. NJ. Rich. the rector, he
isited a sick man and confirmed him.
Bishop Coleman preached at ST..
ames Church, Newport, at night. Dur
4 ag the services at ST. Barnabas'
'hurch the congregation was so large
\ hat extra seats had to be provided.
Evening journal., 1904-04-04
LADY MINTO'S PERIL
RIOEAU HALL ATTIRE

Ottawa. April i.--Flre destroyed the
new wlng Of Rideau Hail. the official
residence Of Gov.-Gen. Mimic. Flames
from defective Fireplace whore logs
were blazing had spread early yesterday
morning while the Inmates were asleep.
When the alarm was given great anx-
icty was felt for Lady Mlnto. who broke
q leg I'm two places last Wednesday while
skating ON Rideau rink, and who lay
helpless. But she WAS removed to "a place
Of safety without difficulty by servants
acting as bearers, under the direct order
of the Earl Of Mimic.
Evening journal., 1904-04-04
BOYS PRANK WILL
KILL THREE LADS

Salt Lake Utah. April 4.--As a result
of playing with powder and matches
three boys win die and one will be
crippled for life The fatally injured
are: Walter Bushnell. Joseph Hin, and
Archie Mcbride. all aged from IA TO
81 years; seriously injured, Albert
Loveridge. The boys left home in
Provo in wagon for a days outing in
the canyon. They carried a quantity Of
black powder and .22 caiibre cartridges
in their pockets. One of the boys
placed some Of the powder on the seat
and touched a match to it. The fash
ignited the powder in the pockets Of
the boys and their clothing was COM
pletely burned from their. bodies.
Evening journal., 1904-04-04
WILL COLLECT TAXES
No Easter Sermon in .Middlctown
chureh-othcr Town Notes.
special 70 The Evening journal.


Middletown. April 4.-Owing to the
absence Of the Rev. C. T. wyatt there
were no services held in. he NJ. f..
CHURCH on Sunday morning Easter
services were held in the evening.
Harry X. infant son OF Mr.. and
Mrs. Harry X. Armstrong. near here.
died on Saturday and viii be buried
on Tuesday in Forest Cemetery.
The town commissioners have given
orders for the immediate collection Of
AN back taxes. All taxes not paid by
April 10 will be collected by law. adding
costs 10 same.
A leap Year dance win be given IN
the Opera House, Thursday evening OF
this week, by the young women of this
town.
The w. c. II. U.-will meet with Mrs.
". Il. McWhorton on Friday evening.
The f'I's' are doing good W0l with
their new reading room ana Fte
weekly socials in it.
Evening journal., 1904-04-04
WINTER SILL LOlTERS

II was slightly warmer today than
yesterday, when a few aeecy flakes of
snow fell. Still warmer weather is
promised for tomorrow. AT s o'clock
the temperature was 80 degrees, or ex-
actly freezing point. People on their
way to work shivered and wondered
If winter would ever take its ho ~
head out Of the lap Of spring. Even b
ally they stopped specuiating to en-.
gage in the more practical work OF
cleaning wind-blown dust from their
eyes. stll. balmy spring must make.lts
debut some time
Evening journal., 1904-04-04
EASTER AT ST. ANDREWS
Three Sunday School Scholars Entered
Regularly For Three Years.

There was a large attendance at the
Easter festival Of St. Andrews Society
yesterday afternoon. Richard Nc
Laughlin, Jesse Davidson and Adele
Davidson were each presented with a
book in recognition of their attendance
at Sunday School for three years with
out missing a session. Master Emmet
Hickman, who missed but one session
in the same period, was presented with
an Easter lily.
The collection at the Easter services
of ST. Andrews yesterday morning
amounted to more than $1,000.
Evening journal., 1904-04-04
FIGHTING HARD TO
ACQUIT MRS. DANZ

Philadelphia. Pa. April 4.-Airs.
Catharine Danz faced a jury again this
morning IN probably what win be the
last week Of her ordeal. The Common
wealth is nearly at the end. of Ns case
and District Attorney Bell may rest be-
fore the close of the day. The case Of
the defence. Il IS said, win take at least
three or four. days to present. AT this
rate the fate of the accused <oman viii
be in The hands Of the jurors before
sHflr1ay.
Evening journal., 1904-04-04
COLO WEATHER PREVENTS
EASTER FASHION PARADE
Wind Was Keen and Pre-
vented Wearing of New
Hats and Spring Dresses

There was a noticeable absence OF
Easter hats and spring gowns yester-
day. Winter furs and heavy coats
were far more comfortable and Instead
of the bright hued colors Of spring mill
linery the more sombre hues of winter
headgear predominted IA the city
churches
The Easter parade on Washington
Street and Delaware avenue ala not
come off. The cold and the high wind
prevented those who would otherwise
have turned out IN their spring cos
tunes TO remain indoors. There were
few, however, who braved the wind
and appeared IN their new hats and
light dresses. They were In the minor
ity. Not even those wrapped warmly
in heavy clothing ventured out In the
gale. which blew women's hats awry
and wrapped their frocks tightly
around them.
Evening journal., 1904-04-04
discussed Or. Prettyman's Paper.

At the meeting Of the Wilmington
Methodist Preachers Association today
the Rev. c. w Prettyman, Of New Cas-
tie, read paper on Physical Condi-
ton of the Species Of Character" It
was discussed at considerable length.
Next Monday the Rev. George w.
Burke. Of Stanton. viii read a paper.
Evening journal., 1904-04-04
Membership Report.
Another PIant IN rrn.t.

Paterson. N. j.. April Alt Is re-
ported here that the American Locomo-
tive Company has obtained a control-
ling interest In the Rogers Locomotive
Works OF this city. The company is
said to have obtained options on
enough stock 70 give 1t control and has
notified the holders OF the stock that
the options were about 20 be taken
uu
Evening journal., 1904-04-04
HOW TO join THE
W0REINGMEN'S CLUB

ANY workingman in Delaware who
wishes TO become a member Of the
Roosevelt Workingmen's Club can do
20 by mlins out the coupon in this
column and sending it to the secretary.
Robert L. Webb, NO. lOl West Eighth
street
The following is the only rule and
regulation made by the club
The workingmsn Of Delaware who
favor the re-eleetion Of Theodore
Roosevelt Of President Of the United
States, and who support the principles
and candidates Of the National Repub-
lican party, do hereby associate them
selves together under the name. Roose-
velt Workingmen's Club of Oelawars,
for the sole object Of furtherns such
purposes and principles, without re-
1ard TO local party dissensions. No
Zee is regoirsd and any applicant in
sood iaits si1rin8 thc declaration who
lppfovod by The executive COMMITTEES,
may beeone a memaer IN accordance
Dith The aS-l1ws.
Evening journal., 1904-04-04
A,,oirteg 10 Ebenezer Church.

The Rev. w. T. Hammond formerly
Of Kingswood NJ. f. Church has been
appointed 10 the pastorate Of Ebenezer
M. +. Church. about two miles from
Newark. The Rev. sidoll who was ap-
pointed to this charge eoud not assume
his duties on account OF III health
Evening journal., 1904-04-04
BrieklaYers alill on.

The briclSlayers are still on a strike
and no agreement has been reached
with the Mason Builders Association.
Tho bricklayers win hold q meeting
tonight
Evening journal., 1904-04-04
WANT MORE SIDING
Fruit Growers and Buyers Of Bridge
Vile Petition Railroad.
special ID The Evenlng Journal.

Bridgeville April 4-The railroad
company is being petitioned by fruit
growers and others of this section to
build additional siding here FOR the
loading of cars during the fuit season.
According to the present indications,
based on the fruit acreage in this Sec
tion, as many as fifty cars OF strawher-
ries VIII be loaded here a day at the
seasons height, and the present sid
ings are not adequate.
Evening journal., 1904-04-04
DEATH OF MRS. LAYTON
Sister Of Lieutenant Governor Cannon
Dies in Bridseville.
Special to The Evening Journal

Bridgevine. April 4--AIrsA sallie p. II.
Layton. widow of e. w. Layton, died
at her residence here Thursday night
of pneumonia The deceased was a
daughter of Governor William Cannon
and sister of Lieutenant-Govern Phil
ip L. Cannon and II. p Cannon. Two
daughters survive. Mrs. Margaret Pow
ers, of Philadelphia, and Miss Ray Hey
drick.
Funeral services were held at the
late home Of the deceased this after
noon at 2 o'clock and interment made
i'm the Bridgeville Cemetery.
Evening journal., 1904-04-04

3 Paul Brown Returns From West.
Aitlr Ntsil OF Sis mQntns. to iot
sar-ns j Paul Brown returned 20 Nii-
mingtou yesterday. lie VIII so 70 Johns 8
Hopkins University Hospital at Ba lmorc
tomorrow for an examination to ascer-
tain the cause OF III health.
Evening journal., 1904-04-04
pesoto Waived Hearina.

United States Commissioner Mahaf-
fy this morning held Anthony De Soto
the Market street cigar dealer, charged
with violating the internal revenue
laws, under $500 bail for a hearing in
the Federal Court. The defendant
Waived a preliminary hearing
Evening journal., 1904-04-04
Rurnham,s Clam RoulIlnn.

AZ Lynchs We wholesale it In q
plnts, plnts and quarts. Get our prices
IN X dozen or 1 dozen lots. ID. W.
Lynch Company. n. w. Cor. Madison
and Fourth streets
Telephone connections. adv.
Evening journal., 1904-04-04
J. p. 7. Fuekel Has Recovered.

German Lutheran Church. who was taken
suddenly ~ at the services held IN the
church on Good Friday has recovered. lie
was taken home by friends.
Evening journal., 1904-04-04
GOLDEN EAGLES
ARE IN SESSION
Annual Meeting of the Grand
Castle Being Held Here
To-day
TOTAL MEMBERSHIP is l77a
Year Just Passed Was a Successful
One For the order-Nearly $1,000
Was Paid Out For Relief Of
Brothers.

Was Paid Out For Relief Of
Brothers.
The annual meeting OF the Grams
castle knights Of Golden Eagle was
held In the smith Building at No. 61Oi6
Market street today. The morning
session was devoted to reading the re-
ports OF the various officers. OF the
organization.
An important decision was read. A
communication was received from
Union Castle, No. ~. asking n when
brother Is quarantned on account OF
contagious disease IN his family Is he
entitled 10 benefits. the brother him
self being IN good health The decision
reached was TO the effect that sick
benefits are paid only on account Of the
sickness of the Individual members OF
the castle and not on account OF the
sickness OF said members family.
Memberships Report.
During the past year 1872 candidates
were Initiated nve admitted by card
and nineteen reinstated. Suspended.
l42i died, H. resigned. /: making
total membership at present Of 1778.
The total receipts amounted to st2.-
op2.b'' total expenditures. S12.5i2.g6:
amount on hand and invested. $50. 576.-
Amount paid 20 sick brothers. SIS. 3O0.-
~; paid for huryng the dead. si.4s5:
donations, sos. Total relief. SG.S8O. g7.
current expenses, Investments. etc.
Sa6N269' total expenditures. Si25i20e.
The officers Of the grand Castle viii
be elected this afternoon.