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Evening journal., 1905-06-29
PRESENT COUNCIL WILL
MEET FOR LAST TIME
Old Body Will Wind Up Its
Affairs and Speeches Will
be Made

Tonight will mark the last meeting
Of the present City Council and it IS
expected that the most of the session
will be taken up in making speeches
appropriate to the occasion. Mayor
Charles d. Bird and all the remaining
outgoing officials are expected TO be
present
or the present members OF Council.
Michael +. Cannon, of the Second
ward; Daniel F. Lynch. of the Third
ward; James Kane, of the Fourth
wsrd; Homer c. Simmons. of cae Fifth
ward; William G. Taylor. of the Sew
enth ward; Joseph f. McCafferty. Of
The Tenth ward. and John ]. McGov-
ern. of the Eleventh ward. viii be
members Of the new Council. provid-
ing none of the Democrats lose their
seats through contests The new
members win be: President of Council
c. NJ. Leitch; Howard ID. Ross. " the
First ward; William c. White. oe tae
Eighth ward; Thomas +. Postles. os
the Sixth ward William Lyons. Jr.. OF
the Ninth ward. and Richard c. Nc
Mullin, of the. Twelfth ward. The .e-
firing members are President of Coun-
eli Francis J. McNulty George A. Will
lis of the First ward; James c. O'Neal,
Of the Sixth ward; Frederick Reilly, of
the Eighth ward. and Charles NJ. Zeb-
ley. of the Twelfth ward
The present Council will leave a de-
felt of more than $4,000. Aside from
this it has increased the appropriation
for maintaining the fire department by
several thousands of dollars.
Evening journal., 1905-06-29
Will STOP
BRANDYWINE POLLUTION
DR. ROBIN is COLLECTING EVIDENCE TO
USE AGAINST WEST CHESTER, COATES
VILE AND OTHER PLACES UNLESS
THE NUISANCES ARE ABATED
SUITS IN u. S. COURT PROBABLE

Il is very probable that within a
short time the city OF Wilmington Will
institute action in the United states
Court here against the boroughs Of
West Chester and Coatesvllle. Pa. and
other towns along the Brandywine
creek to stop the pollution Of that
stream from which this city obtains its
water supply. The subject is one Of
great importance and Is receiving the
constant attention OF Dr. A. Robin.
bacteriologist of the Water Depart
ment
Or. Robin was IN West Chester on
this matter on Tuesday. He announced
today to a reporter Of The Evening
Journal that unless the pollution of the
stream shall cease that suits will be
brought. He is collecting evidence for
use In the contemplated proceedings.
HEALTH BOARD TO MEET
A special meeting OF the state Board
.of Health OF Pennsylvania win be held
next week, either IN Philadelphia or
Harrisburg. on this subject and IL viii
be attended by Or. Robin. He win en-
ter vigorous protest. on behalf of this
city against the placing of sewage IN
the Brandywine. The meeting win be
held az the request OF a committee ap-
pointed by the West Chester Grange
TO take up the matter of the pollution
OF the waterway. lt Is believed that
the state Board win then take some
definite step toward eliminating the
evil
Wilmington, as an owner OF riparian
rights in the Rr4udvtvino 10 anfiffa1 "a
have the stream as pure as when Il
Evening journal., 1905-06-29
FINED $50 AND COSTS
investigation by Plumber Robelen
Brings About Arrest Of West
Chester Resident.

William C. Robelen the local plumber,
who has been working for Burgess Penny
packer in West Chester making examina-
tions Of illegal sewer connections IL
through With the work for the present
He has been in West Chester since Tues
day and as a result OF his investigation
within the past two days Colonel Henry
r. Guss, a well-known citizen OF that
place was arrested and last night fined
$50 and costs. An appeal was Immediately
taken and the authority Of the burgess
viii be tested.
The case Of James Mllhizer. who re-
fused 10 allow Mr.. Robelen on his prop
erty to make an examination Of the sewer
connections on the premises was oontin-
ued for three weeks, presumably to give
Burgess Pennypaeker time 20 learn
whether Milhizen can be made to comply
with the formers wishes.
Evening journal., 1905-06-29
THREE HUNDRED RIOTERS
WERE KILLED AT ODESSA

bluejackets may spread 10 the army.
Should some of the troops at Odessa
be won over 10 the cause Of their COM
raGfs Of the navy other troops sent
against them might throw down .aeir
arms or join nc mutineels.
The names IF the Russian Japanese
peace plenipotentiaries are expected to
be announced Saturday at the latest
There viii DC two for each country.
Japan's are already named and Rus
sia's have been tentatively mentioned.
altnouhg it is possible that one of them
may not serve on account of in health.
The names Of the plenipotentiaries
chosen on eaca side are being submit
ted to the other by the Washington
goveinemnt.
It is these daai exchanges which are
now in progress. In addition 20 the
plenipotentiaries each country will
send experts. secretaries and other at
taches to Washington.
Evening journal., 1905-06-29
WEDDING IN DOVER HOTEL
CREATED A SENSATION

Ennis appeared with DR.. Barrett.
The ceremony was then and there
quietly performed, while the crowd
surged about the hotel, whistling and
singing wedding marches and daring
the happy couple to come out.
Fearing a collision between the bridal
couple and the throng, Clerk Ennis
worked ruse by sending a carriage
around to a rear door of the hotel on
King street. The crowd followed with
with a rush and after the last
few stragglers had DISAPPEARED around
the door, the couple quietly walked out
the front door and passed up State
street, where they We're Joined by their
carriage.
Mr.. Herbert is the son of a wealthy
English Snowman. The bride is a
daughter of ex-Speaker of the House
James V. NTcCommons. They will re-
side in Wyoming for the summer.
Evening journal., 1905-06-29
HYDR0PH0BIA
CAN Be TREATED
AT the State Laboratory at
Newark at Cost of
About SIS
TRUSTEES ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE

At yesterday afternoons session Of
the Trustees Of the Poor an interest
ing subject was brought up for discuss
sion by Dr. John Ball along the line Of
the treatment of rabies or hydropho-
bia.
DR.. BAH stated that he and Mr.. Tur-
ner Of the board. had consulted with
the secretary Of the State Board Of
Health on the subject Of the quarantine
ing and treatment Of rabies sufferers.
They had learned that such malady
could be treated properly at the State
laboratory at Newark az a cost 70 the
patient Of about S35. The serum could
be obtained from New York for S25
and the attention Of physicians in in
jectlng the same would be about SO.
QUARANTINE LAWS.
Regarding the laws governing the
quarantine OF certain diseases was dis
cussed. Dr. Ball stated that in such
cases a patient should be put under a
strict quarantine as provided for by
the laws Of the State Health Board
and that the city or town In which the
sufferer lived must pay the accom-
panying expenses. If these could not
be borne by the municipality then the
county should become responsible and
II II was unable TO meet the expense Il
should be met by the State. There
was no law that could be found which
required the Trustees OF the Poor ia
take charge OF patients suffering FROM
rabies.
Evening journal., 1905-06-29
DOUBLE HANGING At LANCASTER
Young Men Who Murdered an Aged
TolI-sate Keeper Executed.

Lancaster, Pa, June ga year ago
almost to a day tw o young men, Lee
Furnam and John O'Brien, shot to
death in a cold-blooded manner Samuel
Ressler. an aged tollgate keeper, at
Gordonville. near this city. This morn
ing Funam and O'Brien expiated their
crime on the gollows
They were hanged in the Lancaster
County Jail a few squares from the
Court House, where two months ago
they were tried and convicted Of Res
sler's murder. Both men went to their
deaths calmly.
Evening journal., 1905-06-29

Of that day and OF fifteen or twenty
years later. The burgesses who at
first met about in taverns, at length
were comfortably housed In a neat lit
tie Town Hail, built upon arches over
one end OF the Second Street Market.
A PRESBYTERIAN LANDMARK.
Next in Importance. following the
ruling influence Of the early swedes-
including Thomas Willing. OF Swedish
sympathy-and the Friends. with will
liam and Elizabeth Shipley in the lead.
came the Presbyteriana Their first
house Of worship was built in 1740, two
years after the erection OF the first
frleds' meeting house, which is claim
ed to be the first house for worship
built IN Wilmington, after the city be-
came known by that name The
Iground on which the Presbyterian
|Church stands was purchased OF w,pz.
Iothy Stidham. and the building was
erected close on the line of Markets
street near Tenth. Later. when the
Presbyterians increased in numbern.
and built two other churches. 1t was
feare0 that this little old structure
must finally give way to the march OF
IAN Improvement, as had the ancient
Willing and Shipley landmarks. But
now that II Is In the possession OF tho
Delaware Historical Society, 1t is in
definitely preserved as a treasured
landmark.
Evening journal., 1905-06-29
BIG COMPANY ORGANIZED
Special to The evening Journal.

Dover, June e9-The City of Mexico
New Additions Reality Company was or
ganized here today with capital stock
of SO.0OO.0O0. to buy certain tracts Of land
near the City Of Mexico comprising the
Hacidendos Of Santa Rita, Rosal. San
Borga. Providencia and others and i'm
prove them for the expansion Of that
city.
Former Senator r. r. Kenney, who is
interested as one of counsel and member
of the Board Of Directors of the new
company is leaving Dover this afternoon
for Mexico City in connection with in
terests of the concern.
Evening journal., 1905-06-29
TRUSTEES AWARD CONTRACTS
Board Names Those Who Will Fur
nish Coal, Provisions and Shoes.

At the afternoon session of the
Trustees of Poor held at Farnhurst
yesterday, the contracts for supplies
for the ensuing quarter were awarded.
They were as follows:
Coal-White Brothers; other bidders.
j.. M. Solomon, Henry Thompson and
the Charles Warner Co.
Butter-Odessa Creamery Co., "a
cents per pound.
Groceries-W. E. Frank. Daniel W.
Lynch also bid. but his bid was re-
jected because IL was made out on a
blank of the hospital for insane.
Shoes and Slippers-M Monaghan.
The Wright & Davidson Co. also bid.
Tobacco-Samuel Hawkins, q cents
per pound. Charles =. Harvey bid
q 10 cents.
Bread-August Augerstine. 3 5-S cents
a pound.
Beef-Max Matthes. "a cents.
Dry Goods-W. II. Smith & co.
Drugs-z. James Belt. Oscar c.
Draper also bid. The bid of Harvey
& Mcdonnell. Kennett Square. Pa, was
rejected for being incomplete.
Evening journal., 1905-06-29
FIFTEEN PRISONERS GOT
AWAY AT GEORGETOWN
1lEVEN NEGROES AND FOUR WHITE PRIS-
OMERS CUT THROUGH FLOOR OF SUS-
SEX COUNTY JAIL AND MADE THEIR
ESCAPE THIS AFTERNOON
SHERIFF WAS AWAY AT THE Time

Brown. alias "slim Jim" for burglary;
James Morris, white, serving four years
sentence for attempted rape: Roy Thomp-
son, young white man sentenced for
highway robbery; Dulaney Maddox serv-
ing a life sentence for killing Joseph Polk
and Jacob Lohand. colored, who
is serving a life sentence for the kill
ing of his sweetheart near Milford,
two years ago. Seven prisoners re-
fused to go.
A posse was formed as soon as the
escape was learned and started in pur-
suit Of the fugitives, but as they had
a good start on the posse, it is doubt
full If they viii be captured. They left
together and said they would not be
caught.
Evening journal., 1905-06-29
TOWNSEND OFFICIALS
AFTER THE RIOTERS
Constable Van Horn and AN
Assistant to Serue Eight
Warrents
Special to The Evening Journal.

Townsend. June 29.-Constable Ma
thaniel Van Horn accompanied by
John Timmons. OF this town. left
shortly before noon toady for a negro
settlement three miles distant toward
the Maryland line where they expect
to arrest some of the colored men who
started the race riot here on last Sat
urday night They have eight war
rants. ane IL is said, are armed. They
had no. returned up to a late hour this
afternoon.
Three Of the negroes wanted. and
who are alleged to be ringleaders in
the ARRAY. are William Caulk. Walter
Hopkins and John Montgomery. The
town authorities have full charge OF
the case and say they win soon have
the accused in custody II Is believed.
however. that some of the negroes
have left his section.
Evening journal., 1905-06-29
specIal 70 The Evenlng journal.

Dover. June 29-There was an extra
ordinary wedding here last night. Late
In the evening Fred T. Herbert, Jr.,
and Miss Myrtle Baker McCommons of
wyoming. came to Dover to be married
quietly at the residence of a clergy
man.
Finding nobody at home they drove
to the Hotel Richardson, and waited in
the Jadies' parlor while a messenger
was despatched for the Rev. DR.. L. p.
E5a-rott. pastor of Wesley NJ. 70.
Church.
The couple were endeavoring to keep
the affair quiet but Miss McCommons,
who is an attractive young lady sat
vigorously tanning herself and became
nervous as she saw people focking
around the hotel. Friends of the
couple had heard of their action and
the crowd became large when Clerk
Evening journal., 1905-06-29

Odessa, June 29-Hundreds of rioters
were shot and many killed by troops
during last nights outbreak. Martial
law has been proclaimed
Fires We're still burning at midnight,
but there was a lull in the disorders
at that time.
Practically the entire harbor was
gutted by the fires started by the mob.
AL the warehouses with large quanti-
ties of merchandise, as well as four
or five Russian steamers, were burned.
Probably 800 rioters were killed.
Several Cossacks were also slain. The
troops are rapidly restoring order.
Evening journal., 1905-06-29

reaches the Pennsylvania borouehs
above here and It win be on this basis
that suit will be brought. Two far
mers In Chester county, Pa, through
whose land the Brandywine runs. have
taken action against the borough OF
West Chester to have the pollution
stopped and Dr. Robin is working IN
conjunction with them. 1t Is expected
that next week one OF the farmers Will
secure an Injunction against the bor-
ough.
WEST CHESTER MAY ESCAPE.
The West Chester authorities have
announced that they will build a plant
TO dispose Of the sewage. but thus far
no definite step to this end has been
taken. II work on this necessary I'M
provement shall soon begin. the Water
Department Of this city win withdraw
an Of the contemplated proceedings
against that particular borough: but
the matter viii not be allowed to lag.
When Dr. Robin was In West Chest r
on Tuesday he secured copies OF an
analysis made by Professor G. c.. Coch-
ran from water taken from five poll
luted streams in that section which
proved their volume TO be practically
sewage. This greatly strengthened
this clty's case.
The condition Of the Brandywinp
here Is better now than Il was last
year, but It is still bad owing to tbs
presence OF surface water. with the
towns along it's banks being compelled
to stop using Il as a sewer and with the
completion OF the filtration plant, It Is
hoped to have a water supply for VIII
mington that win be practically pure
Evening journal., 1905-06-29
special to The evening Journal.

rptcldl 10 Inc 4Ntuiu5 JvNihais
Georgetown, June 29.-Fifteen prisoners,
eleven colored and four white, escaped
from the Georgetown Jail at o'clock this
afternoon. They were all locked in an
upstairs cell and by cutting hole in the
ceiling effected an entrance to the third
floor. They then went down the front
stairs to the second floor of the sheriff s
residence and made their escape from a
second story window onto a porch and
out Of the back yard.
Sheriff Lynch and his wife were away
and the escape Of the prisoners was not
known until they had gotten out Of town.
Among those who escaped are James
Evening journal., 1905-06-29
Odessa School Board.

The odessa School Board was organi-
zed on Monday last when George L.
Townsend was elected president Daniel
w. Corbit vice-president and Joseph l..
Gibson secretary and treasurer. The
board viii now receive applications for
a principal to succeed Miss Elizabeth
Harper, resigned.
Evening journal., 1905-06-29
viii Cams purina JuIy.

Several young men Of Wilmington will
leave on Saturday for a months camp
life on the farm of Merritt N. Willis near
Aiiddletown. The campers will be Alfred
d. Bird. Charles d. Bird, Jr.. Thomas
Cross. Albert Fahs and Ray Priley Of this
city and Samuel Price and William Nc
Kinney Of Elkton.
Evening journal., 1905-06-29
Had 10y cartridae Pistol.

Charged with having a toy cartridge
pistol Edward starkey, 11-year-old col
ored boy was locked up at the police sta
tion today and will be arraigned in City
Court tomorrow. When searched he had
beside a pocket full of blank cartridges
a % long loaded shell.
Evening journal., 1905-06-29
Held for His Fathers Death.

Denton, Nd. June 2e.-Charles -itayton.
who has been in Jail since Sunday on a
charge connected with the death Of his
father, Lewis stayton. on Saturday night,
was given a preliminary hearing yester-
day and held in $1,000 bail.
Evening journal., 1905-06-29
Horseman Kicked at Show Park.

While walking through the stables
at the Horse Show Park yesterday,
Jesse Gilman. proprietor of the cafe
at Seventh and Shipley streets. was
kicked by a horse and severely injured.
He was brought to his home in an
automobile.
Evening journal., 1905-06-29
Rannans Master Injured.

While engaged in handling baggage
at the p. b. & w. railroad station,
New Castle. yesterday, Frank Weggen-
mann. of that city had the second fin
ger of his right hand painfully crush
ed. The injury was dressed by DR..
John j. Black.
Evening journal., 1905-06-29
THE HISTORICAL
SOCIETY'S HOME
1t Is the Most Important
Landmark in This
City
SNUG, TIGHT AND SOLID STRUCTURE

An article in the Philadelphia Rec
ord today from this city says;
While regret is frequently expressed
concerning the destruction OF the first
house in Wilmington. built at the cor
ner Of Front and Market streets.
which bore IN its brick gable a stone
with the inscription, "J W. S.. 1882"
and also of the old Shipley mansion
built about three years later al the cor
ner OF Fourth and Shipey streets.
there is continual satisfaction in the
thought that the third important land
mark. erected in 1740. has been pre-
served, and is occupied by the Dela-
ware Historical Society. The latter is
the quaint little First Presbyterian
Church on Market street. near Tenth.
"wILLINGsTOwN."
Wilmington was once called VIII
lingstown. The old landmark of VIII
lingstown marked an important epoch
In the history of the city. as II was
the link that bound the earliest settle-
ment OF Christiana or Christianaham.
with the Wilmington of today. Not
withstanding the erection Of the Old
Swedes Church, which followed the
building Of the fort by the early Swed-
ish colonists, in 1888, In which Chris
tian worship was first held In America
the community OF Christianaham
gradually grew away from the scene
of the original landing, until in 173l-
nearly a century later-rhomas VIII
ling. whose wife was the c2uhhter OF
Andrew Justison, of Swedish blood.
laid out the Christiana front. about
half a mile from the Rocks. new town
modelled upon the rectangular plan Of
Philadelphia. This new town was
known as Wnlingstown, but It grew
very slowly and three years later the
place was only a small hamlet. But in
that year Willingstown had new
birth, for then William Shipley. a
wealthy, well-educated and energetic
English Friend. Of Ridley, Pennsylva-
mia, came to the place and made him
self, so to speak. its second founder.
ELIzABETHs VISION.
The old residents OF Wilmington still
delight in relating-while regretting
the destruction OF the Shipley mansion
the curious manner in which William
Shipley was influenced to interest him.
self in the little settlement through a
vision Of his wife. II is stated that his
second wife, Elizabeth Lewis, Qua
ker preacher, saw in a vision a goodly
land lying at the foot of a hin and
traversed by two rivers, one wild and
dashlng, the other sluggish and SER
pentine, and visiting by accident the
region of the Swedish settlement on
the Christiana, she recognized the
landscape of her vision.
The Shipleys. accordingly, came to
the place of Elizabeths vision in1735,
and built their stately mansion-re-
membered as an admirable example OF
eighteenth century brick work, at the
corner Of Fourth and Shipley streets
and also a market house for the town
at the corner Of Fourth and Market
streets So potent was the magic OF
william Shipleys presence that IN
four years the town had reached six
thousand inhabitants, and the follow
ing year it received borough char
ter from Penn. and its name was
changed TO Wilmington, in honor OF
Lord wilmington. says Ebeling, the
German historian. 1t was described as
tight little borough, the Wilmington
Evening journal., 1905-06-29
Exouraion 70 Atlanta citx.

The excursion given by the West
Presbyterian Sunday School TO Atlantic
City to-day was well patronized. Six
hundred and forty persons went on the
trip and fifteen cars were required to
convey them to the popular resort.
Evening journal., 1905-06-29
Government Is Alarmed.

st. Petersburg. June 20. 2.05 p. M
The government is in a state ap-
preaching panic over the events at
Odessa, and the gravest fears are en-
tertained that the mutiny among the
Evening journal., 1905-06-29
GRANGE Meetino.

There will be a meeting Of representa-
tives Of the various oranges in this State
on Thursday of next week to discuss
plans for the Grange State Fair.
Evening journal., 1905-06-29
State Board Of Education Meets.

Special to The Evening Journal
Dover. June 2a.-The State Board of
Education is IN session at the state
House today. Plans are being mapped
out for the fiscal year.
Evening journal., 1905-06-29
Danish Consul Here.

Colonel John f. Leerbech, Danish con-
sui at New York was in this city today
Colonel Leerbech was here TO see Post
master William II. Heald on business.
Evening journal., 1905-06-29
COUNTY AUDITORS APPOINTED
Charles c. Kurtz and L. Scott Town
send Named by Judge spruanee.

Charles c. Kurtz and L. Scott Town
send were reappointed today county au-
ditors. The appointment was made by
Resident Judge William C. Spruance. Mr..
Kurtz and Mr.. Townsend have audited
the accounts of the county for the past
three or four years and their work has
always been satisfactory.
Evening journal., 1905-06-29
Z. Coleman puPont m.

T. Coleman DUPONT. president OF the
DUPONT Powder Company has been con-
fined to his home since Monday with
bad cold. His condition is not serious.
Evening journal., 1905-06-29
nied h the PhiIinnines.

Word has been received in this city Of
the death of william Edward Garlic, col
ored, in the Philippine Islands, on March
10. 1905. He was "A years old. Services
will be held tomorrow afternoon from the
residence Of his father. Henry Garlic, No.
226 esarles street in Eighth Street Bap-
tist Church with interment in Mount
Olive Cemetery.
Evening journal., 1905-06-29
ALLOWED FREEDOM
ON PROBATION
Tender Years Saves Diminu-
tive Colored Lads Who
Drove OFF Team
JESSE TYSON FINED 81 AND COSTS

William and Perry Lewis. two colored
lads OF tender years. were prisoners in
City Court today charged with driving on
with a team belonging to Mrs. Maria
Hartman. They drove tho rig away from
Third and West streets and had an en-
joyable time with It until headed Off by a
blacksmith named Tomlinson at Thir-
teenth and French streets
The youngsters jumped out OF the car
riage and made their escape. They were
captured later, however, but on account
Of their tender years were allowed to go
today on probation, on the recommenda-
tion of Humane Agent Stout.
After court adjourned Mrs. Hartman
expressed Indignation at the unevenness
Of justice as meted out to her She de-
clared that the two dimunitive youngsters
were not the boys who drove or with the
team, but had been substituted for the
real eulprits. "The boys who done IT," she
dramatically declared have gone or scot
free"