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Evening journal., 1905-08-17
CONFIRMED IN
HIS STATEROOM
Bishop Coleman and Rev.
DR.. Rede Finally Found
Captain on Shipboard
WENT TO NEW YORK FOR PURPOSE

Bishop Leighton Coleman. Of the
Episcopal diocese Of Delaware, had
one OF the most interesting expert
ences Of his lengthy ministry yester-
day. In company with the Rev. DR..
Wyllys Rede. Of Brunswick, Ca. who
is now temporarily in charge Of st.
Andrews Church, the Bishop went to
New York and confirmed the captain
of an ocean steamer In the latter's
stateroom on shipboard. The mariner
was a parishioner Of DR.. Rede's and
his efforts to be confirmed had been
singularly unsuccessful.
The Bishop refuses to give the
name of the captain. or the name of
his steamship for fear that the pub
licity would be unpleasant to him. No
less than six times the captain was
prepared to be confirmed IN his own
parish. but each time. owing to his
vessel being late or because of other
circumstances beyond which he had
no control, he was unable to be pres
ent at the visitation Of his Bishop.
Recently he was promoted to the
captaincy Of a vessel plying to New
York and Bishop Coleman was re-
lQuested TO confirm him when he reach
ed that port When he reached New
York on two occasions lately the Bis
hop was absent. Another appoint
ment was made for Tuesday at Bis.
lhopstead. but the captain was delay
ed in New York.
At the suggestion Of the Bishop. he
land DR.. Rede went to New York yes
terday, having arranged that the con-
! frmation should take place in Trim
lity Church in that city The message
notifying the captain Of the hour Sc
llected was delayed. and when the Bis.
/ hop and the minister reached the
church yesterday afternoon they
learned that the captain had depart.
ed after waiting for an hour and
half. He was finally found on ship
board and thirty minutes before th'
vessel was TO sail. the Bishop admin
listered the rites Of confirmation II
the captains stateroom. The latte
expressed his gratitude for the troubl
taken to grant his request.
The Bishop replied that he was onl
too glad to confirm the man and con
sidered It a privilege to show his ap
lpreciation OF such earnestness an
N perseverance on the part Of a layma
lin regard to what is considered by III
church a matter Of such great conse
j lquence.
Evening journal., 1905-08-17
TAYLOR CHARGED WITH LARCENY
Smyrna Man Held for Court by
Judge Cochran.

In City Court this morning John r.
Taylor. of Smyrna was held in 500 bail
for upper court by Judge Cochrau on a
charge of larceny preferred by w. d.
Green. Of No. 500 West Sixth street.
Green testified that he had lost coat and
a carpenters adj and although he did
not know who took them he was morally
certain as to the identity Of the thief.
Patrolman Harry Pierce testified to ar
resting Taylor and said that although he
had denied the theft had later admitted
his guilt. Taylor said that If he took the
things he did not remember the act and
that he must have laid the coat down
somewhere and left it as he had been
drinking.
Charged with assaulting w. W. Wilson
colorde by hitting him with a brick, VIII
liam Dennis also colored. was fined SO
and costs Walter Heiser and Thomas
Wiggan. the latter aged 70 years, were
charged with acting in dsorderly man
ner about the county court house. OH
Ger Burns Testified that he had warned
Heiser before about his actions on pre-
vious occasions. a fine OF 81 and costs was
imposed. Wiggans was dismissed with n
warning Daniel Haggerty, drunk and dis
orderly, was assessed IS and costs.
Evening journal., 1905-08-17

as fair chance for an agreement
fhe success OF the negotiations have all
along been said to depend on the duration
OF tho conference, and as day after day
has passed without a break there has
been tendency to interpret It as argur-
ing for peace. AS a matter OF fact. tho
ENJOYS were merely clearing away ques-
tons in which there was little difference
and piling up trouble for the day now at
hand and for those to come.
HOPES ARE FOR PEACE.
No one here who Is really wise would
care 10 risk much IN prediction as to tho
outcome. The feeling Of optimism that
prevails so strongly some days has Ste
basis on the weather, the hope for peace.
few real facts and many guesses.
The announcement that the envoys hnvo
agreed on Article is taken 10 mean tAat
al lis going well though nobody may know
positively what Article u.s. The pessmis-
tic observer finds grounds for his attitude
IN tho fao' that japan has made moder.
ate demands and can hradly aff)rd to give
away very much. while Russians here and
at home have loudly declared that on
some points they will never give in
But the pessimist is always confronted
by the possibilities Of a blum. rhe Rili,-
slams wishing TO give as little as possible
ln a diplomatic trade would iikas let IL ho
known bv n dozen different channels that
he was firm IA his intention 10 cede no
territory and pay no indemnity. 'rhv
chance IL always present that II Jarrn
hcids 10 her demand for an indemnity tho
/ nerotiatione might 20 through by a sud-
] den reversal OF Russla's whole attitu1e.
Evening journal., 1905-08-17
SATURDAY, GALA
GLAZED KID DAY
Prizes Offered by The Even
ing Journal Will Then be
Awarded
LAVISH DISPLAYS BEING MADE

Tho merchants Of the city arc anxiously
waiting for Saturday which will be the
crowning day in the Glaed Kid movement.
Several Of them have decided TO change
the display in their store windows TO
make It more interesting and an unusual-
iy large crowd OF shoppers is expected. All
that is needed to make tho day a gala
one is fine weather. Not only are the
stores on Market street decorated. but
those on King street are making displays
as we'll
The street cars with the red banners
calling attention to Glazed Kid are at
tracting as much attention as anything
else. The big red letters attract the gaze
Of strangers and residents alike.
Mr.. Herbert j. Tny. Of the firm OF
strawbridge and Ciothier. OF Phiiadei-
phia, has consented TO act as Judge to
view the windows and award the prizes
offered by The Evening Journal for the
best display While in this city Mr. Tny
will meet President Thomas II. savery
OF the oBard OF Trade and other mem-
bers Of that body in addition to the mem-
bcrs OF tho Mercantile Association. The
widnows viii be judged on Saturday,
probably in the morning.
Arrangements have been made by which
the Lyceum Theatre Will be decorated
with Glazed Kid during The balance OF the
week. In addition. kid skins win be shown
In the play. Young Buffalo. King OF the
Wild West" wherever tho production
shall be given. It viii also be announced
on the programs that tho skins were pre-
sented by the Glazed Kid interests IN
Wilmington.
AS this show, which IS controlled by
Charles r. Blaney, will make a tour oi
the country the advantages TO wilmington
and 10 the industry as well win be mani
fold There Is one scene in the play wher'
Glazed kid can be shown and when Man
ager Isaacs OF the company made TN
suggestion II was readily accepted.
Evening journal., 1905-08-17
SPRINGS PARK NARROWLY
ESCAPES DESTRUCTION
EARLY MORNING CONFEDERATION CAUSES
LOSS OF NEARLY $50 OOO-LABYRINTH
AND OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES AND
SCENIC RAILWAY SUFFERS
BIG LOSS

immediately ordered the Water Witch en-
gine and Phoenix hose wagon to the fre
When the former apparatus reached
Greenbank however, the horses attached
to IL gave out and for time the firemen
were in quandary what to do. Finally
A. 5. Meserve warden Of the WorShouse,
was appealed 10 and he ordered the horses
owned by that institution out to assist in
sotting the apparatus to the scene Of the
FIRE.
/ The engine was stationed on the bank Of
the lake and the hremen Immediately
turned their attention to the rear portion
OF the scenic railway, which was saved.
The front part Of this structure contain
ing ue power house. watering station and
the stands of the Cohen Brothers was to-
tally destroyed. 1t is claimed that the
railway originally cost $4,000
/ THOUGHT BALL HOUSE ON FIRE.
I The officials at the workhouse first
thought upon perceiving the reflection
that the home Of Ex-senator L. H. Ball
at Falkland was on fire. and
they were discussing what TO do when
young Cloward arrived and brought the
news of the blaze in the park. The latter
also aroused the people in tho park and
vicinity by loudly ringing the bell in the
moving picture building.
While the firemen and others were dill
gently fighting the blaze. Mrs. Joseph De-
Phillips and Mrs. L. c. Martin. wives Of
/ concessionaries served steamlng hot cups
Of coffee to the men. They also assisted in
passing the water IN the bucket brigade.
When the fire gained such proportions
/ as to threaten o. destroy the bandstand.
a large force of men removed the canvass
covering over the seats in front of the
stage and then proceeded TO soak the
structure with water. Two young men
named christy stood in the little creek
which passes through the park. scoupine
mp buckets Of water until they became ex-
hausted Their places were then taken by
others.
BANDMEN' LOSE INSTRUMENTS.
Musicians Williams and Morse of tn,
Indian Band playing at the park losf
two trombone instruments in the blaze
They were valued az $50 a piece and has
been left by Williams and Morse at tn,
japanese ping pong stand Of Cohen Bros,
which was destroyed. only part Of one &
the instruments was found in the ruin
today.
General Manager r. W. Crook Of the re
sort did not appear in the least worried
over the matter today when seen by a re
porter for The Evening Journal He saie
the park would be run as usual and h,
expected that the destroyed amusement
would be Immediately replaced He sait
that a meeting of The amusement owner,
would probably be held this Afternoon
and some action taken.
Tho cause of the confagration is z
mystery, though it is thought that it wa,
caused by defective electric wire An in
vestlgation will be made.
Evening journal., 1905-08-17
GEORGETOWN YOUTH
HAS SOUTHERN FEVER
He Escaped From Alabama
Where yellow Jack"
Regulations Prevailed
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Georgetown. Aug. 17-This town was
greatly excited all day yesterday over
the fear that Everett Blizzard, aged 10
years, was suffering from yellow fever
Late developments. show, however,
that he is afflicted with southern
fever" The citizens are to-day, as a
result, resting easier.
Young Blizzard. who had been at
Salama, Ala, escaped from the quaran-
tine and reached his home here on
Monday night. He was Ill and it was
announced that his symptoms resem-
bled those of yellow jack"
With several companions he escaped
from the Alabama town at night and
walked many miles before taking a
train. His present illness is attributed
to the exposure. This section was
alarmed over the reports Of yellow
fever and inquiries came in thick and
fast
Evening journal., 1905-08-17
HELD PUBLIC HEARING
Captain Flasler, United States En-
eineer is a Busy Man.

Captain c. A. +. Flagler. United
States Engineer in this city. held a
public hearing at Rehoboth yesterday
relative TO the examination Of artih-
clal channels constructed in connec-
ton with the proposed inland water
way from Chincoteague, Va, to the
Delaware Bay, az or near Lewes, with
a view 20 ascertaining whether bridg-
les should be built over the artificial
channels. Captain H'lagler is now en-
gagged in collecting q crew for the
suction dredge Delaware belonging to
the Governemnt. which will shortly be
placed In commission. Captain e. O..
Patterson. of Charleston. S c.. will
command the dredge and f. J. Chase,
of Boston. Mass. win be the engineer.
Evening journal., 1905-08-17
CANTALOUpES A FAILURE
Hopes for Large rfieid Around
Townsend Have Been Blasted

Townsend, Aug. 1.-THE cantaloup
crop in this part of New Castle
county, which promised to be the
largest in a number of years, viii be
a failure. Hot suns and frequent rains
OF the last two weeks have killed the
vines.
Captain George Wiggin is the champ
ion tomato grower of this vicinity this
year. In his garden he has a number
of tomato vines nine feet tall clinging
to poles. Some of them will produce
about 100 large red tomatoes each, and
the display is of much interest Some
of the tomatoes are Of the Pondarosa
variety.
Walter E. Hart is having his resi-
dence. near here. remodeled and other
wise greatly improved. Before the
carpenters began making alterations he
had pictures taken of the old home
stead.
Evening journal., 1905-08-17

Brandywine Springs came near being en-
tirely quilted by fire early this morning
and it was only by heroic efforts of the
concessionaries and employees Of the re-
sort that the destruction OF the park
was prevented. Two buildings, the Egyp-
tian Labyrinth and the restaurant were
totally destroyed and the major portion
Of the scenic railway was also consumed.
Several concessionaries also suffered
losses and It is estimated that the total
loss VIII reach $4,000.
The buildings destroyed and damaged
and the losses sustained follow:
Egyptian Labyrinth. owned by the Della
ware Amusement Company, totally de-
stroyed, loss $1,000.
Scenic Railway, owned by the Delaware
Amusement Company, partially Destroyed.
loss $4,000.
Restaurant owned by the Peoples Rail-
way. Company and conducted by Peter
Celia, totally destroyed loss $500.
Cohen Brothers, concessionaries in the
scqhic railway building, loss 5000.
Several smaller eoncessionaries sus-
Wv
Little If any insurance was on any Of the
buildings
BLAZE STARTED IN LABYRINTH.
7 The blaze started shortly before o'clock
IN the Egyptian Labyrinth and was dis
Powered by Night Waterman John Con-
nell. About the same time the latter saw
he fire. James c. Morrison. who resides
hear the park also noticed it. and imme-
iiately notified the inmates o. the hotel
3n the hill surrounding the park. N. d.
t,loward, who is connected with the man
cement OF the resort and who lives in the
iotel hurried to the scene Of the fire. BY
his time the Labyrinth was a fiery fur
tiace and the wind blowing strongly from
he west carried the flames to the scenic
ailway and IN n short time the structure
vas mass Of flames. From this building
he fire crcpt TO the restaurant and pro-
eeded to consume that structure with
ungry. fury.
Seeing that it was impossible TO save
ny of the three blazing structures. MI.
tlovard formed a bucket brigade from
I the creek close by 10 the fire and in this
Il amer prevented the flames from spread
h ig tc the .handstand. About twenty men
.nd several women. employees and conces-
onaries Of the park assisted in passing
He buckets Of water
III TELEPHONE SERVICE CUT OFF.
An effort was made 10 reach Wilmington
IN telephone, but the wires had burned
s8 ,wn and communication with this city
+ Mas cut of. 1t was then that William
tloward, the 14-year-old son of n. ID.
s. Toward was pressed into service. He
4 eot On his bicycle and Following the troll
4 " tracks succeeded in reaching the
4 ounty Workhouse, from where word Of
q le fire was sent TO Wilmington.
Chief stiley of the local department
Evening journal., 1905-08-17
BIRTHDAY PARTY

A birthday party was given on
Tuesday evening in honor of Miss Ha-
eel Kellam at her home No. S12 South
Franklin street. The house and porch
were beautifully decorated with pot
ted plants and Japanese lanterns. A
feature of the evening was that all
the young women wore gowns and
shoes OF the same color. They made
a pretty picture moving about the
brilliantly lighted lawn. Miss Kellam
received many beautiful presents. Mrs.
Kellam's guests were Misses Katha-
ryn and Bertha ELLIS. Gertrude Robin
son, Of New York. Stella Hall, Helen
Saunders. Martha Taggart and Louise
Munson, OF Philadelphia. Katharine
Henderer. Anna Kirkpatrick, Mary
Blades Vera Turner. Bessie Mcggin-
son. Mary Kellam. Utha Kellam and
Anna Cladwick of this city.
Evening journal., 1905-08-17
SWORN IN As SPECIAL OFFICERS
Eleven Employees of the H. & X. Take
oaths Before Court.

In City Court this morning eleven
men, employees of the Harlan and
Hollinsworth corporation, were sworn
in as special officers by Judge Edward
r. Cochran.
In conversation this morning Samuel
X. Smith said that although he had
not heard of the transaction that there
was nothing of unusual significance IN
IT as they were the company's watch
men. The men who took oath were:
]. S. Vinsinger, 5. L. Truitt Daniel
Boyce, Isaac Foreacre, John McMullen
]. w. Gordon. William Stevenson VIII
liam Swift. W. II. Lee, James Maxwell
and John Lovebarry.
Evening journal., 1905-08-17
COCO OYSTER SEASON EXPECTED
Special to The Evenlnr Journal.

Special to The Evening Journal.
Dover. Aug. 17-1t Is stated that there
will be better oysters and more Of
them ON the Delaware side OF the Dela-
ware Bay during the coming season
than for a score Of years. The oyster
industry at Niahon's is now brisking
up and boats are being placed in conn
mission for the opening OF the season
next month.
There viii be thirty-six vessels en-
gagged I'm oysterlng this season at Ma
hons while smaller fleets Will be en-
gagcd along the bay az various other
points OF the large feet Philadelphia
will be represented by almost thirty OF
the thirty-six. The principal Delaware
oystermen are Captain John Bucl1son
and Thomas Murray.
Evening journal., 1905-08-17
Some RIoters May b ReIeased.

Special to The Evening Journal.
Dover Aug. 1.-THE lawyers who
represent some Of the Friendship
campmeeting. colored. rioters are pre-
pairing to bring habeas corpue pro-
ceedings for the release OF their cli-
ents. Eleven men and women are now
in the Dover Jail accused of the MUIR
der of George Jackson, colored. or Of
being accessories, or Of melting to
riot. Charles II. LeFevre. Is counsel
for Henry Knapers who is directly
charged with the murder. A Donnel
Marshall represents Edward Williams.
Of Milford, and Arthur Adams, of Sea-
ford. alleged accomplices.
Evening journal., 1905-08-17
TRAIN CUT BOTH ARMS OFF
Peter TyrelI Met with Fatal Accident
at Perfyville.

As the result OF falling from a train
at Perryville, Nd. last night, Peter
Tyrrell. of No 325 Seventh avenue. was
so seriously injured that he died in
the Delaware Hospital a few hours
later.
Tyrrell had both arms cut off in the
accident, winch resulted In his death.
Hee was employed by the p. B. & w.
Railroad Company and was riding on a
train toward this city when II is sup
posed he fell beneath the wheels. He
alighted across the rails in such a way
that the wheels passed over both his
arms and they were severed near the
shoulders. He lost much blood from
the mangled stumps Of his arms.
He was removed to this city about 7
o'clock and the Phoenix ambulance
hastened with him TO the Delaware
Hospital. Tyrren was sc years OF age.
Evening journal., 1905-08-17
AT SHELIPOT PARK

Conroy and Mack are giving such a
clever Interpretation of Family Jars"
at the Aquarama in Shellpot Park,
each evening this week. that large
crowds attend every performance. The
supporting company is entirely capable,
thus adding TO the merit Of the shows.
The vaudeville bill at the Aquarama
an night and in the Old theatre In the
afternoon are also enjoyable features.
while the concerts by Egau's Band Of
Delaware I'm the grove every afternoon
and evening are always listened to by
large audiences.
Evening journal., 1905-08-17
RUNAWAY BOY RETURNS HOME

There was joy in the home of owen C.
Houttcn. No. 2ll Monroe street last even
ing when James, the l6-year-old son re-
turned after an absence of three days and
whose parents were unable to locate him.
The lad disappeared on Sunday last in
company with Fred Friberg. aged IS
years. Of No. 500 West Second street, and
nothing was heard of them until Hout-
toms return last evening. The lad said he
and Friberg had gone 20 New York on a
freight train but that he determined to
come home and rode a freight back. FRI
berg is stlll in New York 80,
Evening journal., 1905-08-17
May Aeauire Park Land.

Residents in the vicinity Of KirlOwood
Park viii shortly begin a movement to
have the Park Commission acquire the
portion Of land adjoining the present
park and IN the rear of the plant of
the Smith and Painter Company for
park purposes.
1t IS likely that a petition will be
sent by those interested TO the Park
Commission, suggesting the feasibility
OF the plan.
Evening journal., 1905-08-17
SUIT ENTERERED AGAINST RAILWAY
Or. John p. Wales and August Fer
sohke Appeal to Supreme Court.

In Superior Court suit has been
entered against the Wilmington City
Railway Company by DR.. John p.
Wales and August Feischke. who live
at the southeast and northeast corner
of Eighth and King streets respec-
lively.
The suit was brought by Leonard e.
Wales and Is to recover damages to
his clients properties and for interfer-
ence with their peace OF minds, alleged
to be caused by the company maintains
ing defective rails on East Eighth
street.
Evening journal., 1905-08-17
BABOON FOR zoo
Special Detective Jones Makes a
Valuable Gift to the Association.

The latest acquisition at the VIII
mington Free Zoo IS baboon present.
ed by William T. Jones' special de-
tective for the Pennsylvania Railroad.
The animal Is one Of the brightest
and most valuable Of the species in
lcaptivity in this section Of the coun-
try.
The baboon had been the special pet
OF Mr.. Jones and the parting between
the two was most anectionate, the
monkey calling after the detective af-
ter the latter placed Il in a cage in
the Zoo. as long as he was in sight
Mr. Jones would not have given the
animal UP except that his old office is
Ito be torn down and he had no place
IN which to keep Il.
Evening journal., 1905-08-17
Charles 0. Bird Club Incorporated

Special to The Evening Journal
Dover. Aug. 17-Charters were issued
here yesterday to the Charles d. Bird
Democratic Club. of the Second ward
in Wilmington, with no capital stock
and TO the Melville Brick Company
The incorporators Of the latter concern
are from Wilmington and the capital
ization is $4,000.
Evening journal., 1905-08-17
WslI.known Farmer Dead

Special to The Evening Journal
Georgetown. Aug.17-George stoeckle,
aged 70 years, a well known farmer al
Honey GroYe, near here. died last night
after lingering illness. He was
native Of Germany, but had lived here
for many ycars. A widow, four sons
and one daughter survive him.
Evening journal., 1905-08-17
improvements at Hotel Wilmington.

Worzmen are engaged in making re-
pairs at the Hotel Wilmington. which,
when completed Will add much to the
convenience Of the hostlerie. The wash
room at the rear of the bar is being
torn out and will be removed to a rear
portion Of the building. BY this six
feet viii he added to the doorway Lead
IN 10 the cafe. -
Evening journal., 1905-08-17
Vas Not Mepanlers Team.

Ex-sherdff Samuel A. Mechanic to-
day denied that one of his teams collid-
ed with the Postal Telegraph mes-
senger boy who was knocked from his
bicycle at Ninth and Market streets
yesterday. but not seriously injured.
Evening journal., 1905-08-17
Is Now Unable 70 Walk.

Owing to an injury he received 10
S ankle while at Bowers Beach, Del
i his vacation. House Sergeant
',mes B. Tucker is unable TO walk
I'D will be off duty for several days
perator John Gaynor is acting in
argeant fuckers place.
Evening journal., 1905-08-17
Rows store Sold.

Sheriff Gdlis yesterday sold the stock
OF the store OF I. Lewis Row at public
sale. II was bought by Horace G.
Knowles. attorney for Mrs. Clara Row,
for $1,000. and the business will con-
tinue as usual at the present store.