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The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1905-11-16

In accordance with law the
annual session of the County
Board was held on Tuesday
and great amount of bust
ness relating to the county
government was transacted.
Committees had been at work
for a week preparing reports
and auditing bills which were
filed, and these were present
ed and acted upon in quick
succession. It has been ar
gued that the county board
is too large to accomplish re-
suits, but this is not true, as
more business was transacted
in one day by the board this
year than is generally done in
three or four days by smaller
bodies.
The most important matter
to be settled was the equal
'ization of the property of the
county, this is always a ques-
ton over which the members
of the board have a gre at
deal of discussion. The COM
mittee on equalization met a
week ago. and formulated a
report to be presented. This
report was practically an en-
dOrsement of the figures pre-
sented by the supervisor of
assessment, and this was ac-
cepted by the board with only
one slight change. The
equalization as made by the
board is as follows:
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1905-11-16
BihOn Mill Burned.

Early last Sunday morning the
mill cf the Chicago Lumber and
Coal Co., located at Bibon was com
pletely destroyed by fire. The fire
originated in the lower part of the
mill aud although heroic efforts
were made to save the property.
the flames got beyond control and
the plant was burned to the ground.
Comparatively little lumber was
burned. The mill was in charge of
]. Fl. Kreeger as manager and had
a capacity of about forty thousand
feet per day and the loss will be a
great blow 10 the people of that
locality as it gave employment to
nearly one hundred and fifty men.
The mill will probably be rebuilt
again.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1905-11-16
Thanksgiving Excupions.

For your Thanksgiving trip the
Northern Pacific railroad will make
a rate of fare anG one third for the
ronnd trip. Dates Of sale Nov. 20
and 30, 1905. Good to return until
December 4tb, 905.
w. B. DUFFY. Agent.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1905-11-16

Pain may go by the name of lum-
bago, rheumatism. neuralgia, pleursy
No matter what names the pains are
called, HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain
Tea will drive them away. 35 cents
tea or tablets, Sold by Fox Bros.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1905-11-16
Meeting of the County Board Held on Tues
day According to Law.
Equalization Of County Property and Levie
Made for the Year.--Other import
ant Matters Taken Up.


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conan., f,,ad 10Y 9-oo &c 90
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Salary Sup't. of schools 900 90
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county orders
Accented the nronoo;t;on of
DR.. r. R Snaars for tho
medical caro- Of all nr;sonorc
at the county ;.;, fon Geo 90
per wear.
paoSod /. rosoln+;on o,,+haa
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without interest
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county h,,;ld;noo
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Evening journal., 1905-02-14

representing the Reilly LIyceum Asso-
citation. of which Father Kelley was the
president. The honorary pallbearers
were the Revs. William j. Birmingham.
70. II. AfcAiahon, Of Port Deposit: JOS
eph p. Quigiey. of Hockessin; W. f..
Campbell. John n. DOugherty, of Cam
bridge. Nd, John Whalen. OF Brooklyn.
At 3 O'Clock yesterday afternoon the
remains were carried from the PASTORS
house to the church where the casket
was opened and placed on the cata-
dalque.
Throughout the night the body was
guarded by a guard composed OF MEM
bens from the Reilly Lyceum Assocla-
tion, knights OF st. Lawrence. Benevo-
lent Pioneer Literary Association. An
cient order Of IIfbernians. the Brownson
Library Association and the Temper
.ance Association OF ST. Mary's Church.
At o'clock there was a solemn re-
QUEEN mass for the children of the
parish. The music was rendered by
the children's choir. The Rev. Edward
~. Mealey. assistant pastor of st.
Mary's Church. was the celebrant OF
the mass. with Father Quigley Of
Hockessin, as deacon, and the Rev.
John N. Dougherty. of Cambridge, Md,
as the sub-deacon.
Evening journal., 1905-02-14
is URGED
FOR GENERAL DAGWORTHY

There is a bill now pending in the
General Assembly for an appropriation
Of $500 to erect a suitable monument
over the grave OF Brigadier- General
John Dagworthy near Dagsboro. The
following letter on the subject has been
sent to the General Assembly by a COM
mittee having the matter in charge:
To the members OF the General Assem-
bly,, OF the State OF Delaware.
Gentlemen: AT a meeting held az
Prince Georges Church, near Days
boro on October 80. 1903, the under
signed were appointed a committee to
memorialize the General Assembly OF
the State for an appropriation for the
purpose of erecting a suitable monu-
ment in the graveyard adjoining said
Prince Georges Church, over the grave
of Brigadier- General John Dagworthy.
Your memorialists would earnestly
urge an appropriation for the above
purpose, believing that the citizens OF
the state. imbued with patriotic inn
pulses. win heartily endorse so praise
worthy an object, and deeming the
distinguished services rendered by Cen
eral Dagworthy worthy of the tardy
recognition thus accorded to him.
General Dagworthy was for many
years a resident and influential citi-
zen Of Dagsboro hundred, serving his
State efficiently in several public OFF,
ces. He was brave soldier in the
French and Indian war, serving side by
side with Washington and exhibiting
Evening journal., 1905-02-14
EIGHT TRUSTEES
OF POOR ELECTED
Cornelius J. Horrigan amp
Charles Jester Named
From This City
FOUR TRUSTEES WERE NEGLECTED.

At this mornings session OF the
Levy Court the following were elected
Trustees of the Poor to serve for three
years:
Wilmington-,Flrs district. Cornelius
J.. Horrigan; Second district, Charles
Jester.
Christiana hundred-James II. Polk.
White Clay Creek hundred-Dr. Co
lumbus Henry.
New Castle-Allan V. Leslie George.
Red Lion-Edward l.. Clark.
Pencader-Zachaldah Harris.
AppoquiniminlS-W William Burge.
Messrs. Horrigan, Jester, George and
Burge are new trustees and the other
four were reelected. DIR. Columbus
Henry Is now president of the Board
OF Trustees.
The Democratic members OF the
court made but one nomination. Com
missioner Salmon nominated james M.
Downes for trustee in Pencader hum
dred. but Mr.. Harris was elected by
the four Republican commissioners.
When ballots were cast for Messrs.
Horrigan, Jester, Polk, Henry, George
and Clark, the Democratic commission
ers voted blank, but all voted for Will
liam BuIBe lof trustee lioul AIpoNuAl-
iminlS hundred. who was the only trus-
tee elected unanimously. Mr.. Burge
was elected a trustee some years ago
when the Democrats had a majority,
but was never seated.
Superintendent Edgar L. Stewart Of
the Ferris Industrial School was elect
ed a constable.
The managers OF the Ferris Industrial
School were before the court and asked
that body TO approve of a ball intro
duced in the General Assembly which
asks for an appropriation sufficient 10
have 5000 for the maintenance Of each
boy at the school.
Court adjourned az y o'clock and the
members went TO the worllhouse, where
they were the guests OF the trustees oi
that institution at dinner.
Evening journal., 1905-02-14

When the Court OF General Sessions
opened this morning. Chief Justice Lore
stated that Judge Pennowill was attending
the funeral of Wilson Lee Cannon in
Dover and would not be present. but the
court with Judge Boyco and himself sit
ting, would proceed with the case against
John Bell. Howard Fountain and Michael
Pryor, charged with breaking into the
polling place at Second street near King.
at the recent election.
Horace G. Knowles. counsel for the
prisoners, stated that he would like to
insist upon having full court, but Chief
Justice Lore replied that he did not have
that privilege as there was "a quorum
sitting.
James w. Robertson. clerk OF the cleo
ton department was called by the defense
and asked what instructions were sent out
TO the election officers as TO the conduct
of tho polling places. Attorney General
Richards objected and was sustained by
the court
ONSLAUGHT ON THE POLLING place
Joseph l.. johnson testified that he was
present during the onslaught on the poll
ing place. He did not recognize anyone in
the crowd and left when he saw Parker
draw a revolver.
Howard Fountain, one of the prisoners.
testified that he lived beyond Third street
bridge and came 90 the centre OF the city
on election night 10 get the returns. He
was standing In front OF the polling place
he said, when a rush was made and the
crowd carried him in.
John Bell, also one OF the accused, who
was acquitted OF the murder OF Harvey
Miller at this polling place on election
night, was on the stand for nearly an
hour He also came 20 town from over
Third street bridge and was carried into
the polling place by the rush OF the crowd.
He denied that he testified during his trial
for murder that Michael Pryor burst open
the door.
John r. Jones and James Green testi-
fed as 10 the reputation Of the prison
ers for peace and good order.
Evening journal., 1905-02-14
Adam and the Rrandvwine.

Adams and the Brandywine.
All of the present Seventh ward west
of Adams street is to be known as the
Fourteenth ward, and all of the present
Fifth ward west Of Adams street Is to
be known as the Fifteenth ward, the
new Fifth ward running from Market
to Adams and from Sixth to Ninth.
The Municipal Court is to be the prin-
cipal court. with the powers of the
judge enlarged to embrace final juris-
diction in many petty crimes. The bill
creates the Department of Public
Safety, the Department of Water and
Supplies, the Department of Assess
ments and Finance, and two other de-
partments to supplant the present COM
missions. Council shall he composed of
fifteen members, one from each wand.
who shall receive a salary of $500 an
nually.
The members of the police force shall
receive the same salaries as at present
and shall be under the supervision of
a Director of Public Safety. Council
by ordinance shall have authority to
increase the membership of the board
and the director can make whatever
changes he may deem necessary from
time TO time. Some of the heads of the
city departments shall be elected and
some of them shall be appointed by the
mayor.
Evening journal., 1905-02-14
ALLEGED POLLUTION OF
BRANDYWINE DISCUSSED
Owners of Mills Along Stream
and City Officials Hold
Conference

This afternoon at 3 o'clock the mems
bers Of the Board Of Health and repre-
sentatives Of the DUPONT Powder COM
pany and tho Joseph Bancroft and
Sons Company met in the meeting
room Of the Water Department and dis
cussed the alleged pollution of the
Brandywine. Mayor Charles d. Bird
City Solicitor Robert G. Harman, Chief
Engineer Theodore A. Lelsen and Bac>
terlologist A. Robin. OF the Water De-
partment, were also present and took
an active part in the proceedings.
At the last meeting of the Health
Board communications were received
from the Bancroft and DUPONT COM
panles IN regard TO alleged pollution of
the stream and after being read It was
decided 10 request the parties Interests
ed to confer with the members OF the
board today. The matter was gond
over fully.
Evening journal., 1905-02-14
MOTORMAN CLEANS
OUT CROWD OF DRUNKS
Started Trouble in a Stanton
Car and Displayed Guns
and Knives

Motorman John Lynch, on the Stanton
line OF the Wilmington iCty Railway Com
pany cleaned out a disorderly crowd OF
stanton drunks late on Saturday night.
on The car were several women and dur
ing the scrimmage between the crew Of
the car and the disorderly toughs. they
were badly frightened.
Knives and revolvers were displayed by
thed runken men and for a time the
trouble took on a serious aspect. One Of
the toughs was stabbed through the hand
and several others were injured in the
melee. The car crew then took a hand and
Lynch who is a big man restored order in
quick time.
Evening journal., 1905-02-14
Minorlty coneeded . Point.
TERMS Of NEW CHARTER
PROPOSED FOR THIS CITY
speelal to The Evenlng journal.

Dover, Feb. 14-The bill materially
revising the charter of Wilmington
which was introduced in the House
yesterday by Mr.. Jester, and Of which
|mention was made in The Evening
journal. was also given notice of in the
Senate by Senator Sparks. The meas
|ure abolishes the commissions by which
/ NE city is now goverened, and creates
|nhads of various departments who,
with the mayor, for the Board of Con-
|trol.
For the purposes of the new charter
|the city is divided into fifteen wards.
THE First, Second, Third, Fourth,
Sixth, Eighth, Tenth, Eleventh and
ITwelfth remain as at present. The
Ninth is split into two wards. all east
|of Market and north of the Brandywine
land Christiana forming the new Ninth
ward. and all north of the Brandywine
'and west of Market street forming the
Thirteenth ward. The Seventh wand is
ITO be bounded by Market street, Ninth
Evening journal., 1905-02-14
HEAVY SENTENCE IMPOSED
ON RIDLEY PARK NEGRO
Stabbed a Wilmington Man
in a Free-for-all Fight in
Walnut Street

Charged with stabblng Wilbur Page,
a local negro at No. 1O3 Walnut street
last night, James Draper. also colored,
OF Ridley Park, Pa, was arraigned in
City Court this morning and sentenced
to pay a fine OF $50 and costs and be
imprisoned for six months In the
county worlrhouse.
Following the stabbing. Patrolmen
Eakin and Burchinal made a raid on
the house and succeeded in arresdng
Lillian Watson. Mary Jefferies, VIII
bur Page. William Palmer, Oliver
Thomas ana Elzie Briscoe, all colored'
The Watson woman was fined 81 and
costs and Briscoe was discharged. The
remaining three prisoners were each
fined $40 and costs.
Evening journal., 1905-02-14
COUNTY SCHOOL HEADS
WERE ALL REAPP0INTED
Governor Lea Also Names
Thomas w. Wilson as
State Librarian
epeolal 70 The EvenIng journal.

Dover, Feb. 14.-overnor Lea this af-
ternoon sent to the Senate the following
nominations:
To be superintendent Of the public
schools: Arthur r. Spaid for New Castle
county; James +. Carroll for Kent coun-
ty and John d. Brooks for Sussex county.
To be State librarian, Thomas w. VIII
son, cf Dover.
The school superintendents are all re-
appointments and are named for two
years. The salary is 5000 per year each.
Mr.. Wilson. who is a well-known Union
Republican, is a brother Of ex-Register
OF Wills d. Mifiin Wilson and during the
latter's incumbency, which ended last
month. he acted as deputy. The salary as
State librarian is $500 year.
The Senate is expected to confirm the
appointments without opposition
Evening journal., 1905-02-14
TOMORROW LAST DAY FOR FREE COAL

Mcmahon Bros liberal offer 10 give
IA ton Of coal with the Monarch Beav-
er Range will be discontinued after
tomorrow, February 18th; this offer
has proved a great success. There are
now about 600 of these ranges in use
in our city giving entire satisfaction.
Evening journal., 1905-02-14
TESTIMONY CONCLUDED
IN ELECTION RIOT CASE
JOHN BELL, HOWARD FOUNTAIN AND MICHAEL
PRYOR, ALL DENY ON STAND THAT THEY
BROKE INTO POLLING PLACE ON
ELECTION NIGHT
ARGUMENTS BEING MADE TO JURY

The State called Detective Theodore
Francis in rebuttal who testified to state-
ments made by Pryor, when he was as ex-
amlned last fal in the Office OF Former
Attorney-General Ward.
Both sides submitted prayers to tho
court. Arguments to the jury VIII be mada
this afternoon.
All of yesterday afternoons session OF
the court was occupied In hearing evil
dence. John Parker, who was an inspector
az the polling place, was the first witness
called by tho State. He testified that
Bell. Pryor and Miller Cthe latter was
subsequently shot and killed. led the mob
which attacked the voting place. Mr..
Knowles cross-questioned the witness as
to his right 10 lock the doors when the
count was being made.
Thomas L. Rafferty,. judge OF the eloc-
tlon, testified that he recognized Pryor in
the mob
Court stenographer T.. c. Hardesty tes-
tihod that during the trial OF Bell for tho
murder OF Miller, Bell testified that Mil
Ter and Pryor broke open the door OF tho
booth and went IN.
recognized Bell and Pryor In the crowd.
James Dreddin and George Wilkinson, Jr.,
also saw the prisoners in the mob that
made the rush.
After the state closed Mr.. Knowles
moved that the jury be instructed to re-
turn a verdict OF not guilty. His ground
was that the indictment alleged that tho
affair occurred in the evening when It
was really night at which time the men
had a right TO go into the booth. Tho
court declined to take the case from the
jury
PRYOR ON THE STAND.
Michael Pryor. one OF the prisoners,
was the first witness called by the de-
fonse. He testified that he went to the
polling place TO get the returns and when
the rush came was carried into the room.
He denied that he tried to break in tho
door.
Evening journal., 1905-02-14

such daring and courage as TO merit
rapid promotion. In the times that
tried mems souls" he was in command
of the Sussex Battalion and in 1777
was commissioned Brigadier-G General
by Thomas Mexican, then President OF
Delaware.
We are reminded that in the northern
part OF this State a monument has been
erected to commemorate the first un-
furling of the Stars and Stripes in bat
tie; how appropriate then that at the
Southern end of the State there should
be reared a monument in memory OF
The devoted churchman. the good citi-
zen. the wise counselor. and the brave
soldier ohm agworthy.
Such a monument would not only
impress upon those who are living to-
day. lessons Of loyalty and patriotism;
but our children and those who win
be representatives OF the generations
to come. will by this recognition on
our part of the sterling qualities OF
those who lived in colonial and Revo-
lutionary times. be inspired to great
er love of country and stimulated 10
emulate the virtues of their fore
fathers.
Evening journal., 1905-02-14
Special to the Evening Journal.

Special to the Evening Journal.
Dover. Feb. 1.-two ballots for
limited States Senator were taken by
the Legislature in joint session short
Ily after noon today and they were
again Intellectual. 1t was expected
that the Union Republican dissenters
4 who have announced that they will go
over to T. Coleman DUPONT, of Will
.mington, would show a change, but
nothing occurred. It was noticeable,
.however, that when these members
voted for 81. Edward Addicks" that
their voices were scarcely audible.
As today completed a full week of
E their support for Addicks, 1t is re-
ported that they will make the ex-
pected break tomorrow. The Addicks
leaders. however, are bringing pressure
10 bear on this element to keep it in
line.
Two Ballots Were Identical.
The two ballots were identical and
were:
John Edward Addicks, CU. RI %.
Willard Salisbury, Cd 20.
Henry A. DUPONT, Or. RI 8.
Total vote, so; necessary to a choice,
26; no election. Representative Mil
f Ter Or. R.) was absent and was paired
with Representative Prettyman CD.
The motion to take a second ballot
Iwas made by Representative avis GU.
R). AS Insurance Commissioner
George w. Marshall, who is aiding in
he direction of the Addicks fight, sat
beside him, it is understood that the
step was taken at the Commissioner
R Buggestion. The evident purpose was
10 bring out a change IL one was in
tended.
Democrats Lively Caucus.
4 The Democratic members of the
Il General Assembly held an exciting eau
Ncus this morning in the State House
Nparlor in the matter of changing their
N|nominee for United States Senator
sAfter the subject had been discussed
For over an hour. a vote was taken
which resulted in the members deciding
10 continue State Chairman Willard
salisbury as their choice. The vote
.swas:
Willard Salisbury. 1s; James H
Hughes, Z; Representative T. o. Cooper
The support of Mr. Salisbury, it will
be seen. has increased two since the
caucus of last Tuesday. Senator David
E. Rose, who last week voted for Coop
Pr. today supported Mr.. Hughes. while
Representative w. T. Smith continued
voting for Cooper.
II was decided at the caucus last
Tuesday to change the Democratic
Senatorial nominee every week, bu
today the Salisbury men contendet
i that no good could come from sucl
hction and that it was necessary foi
the Democrats to present a united ant
+ harmonious front. 1t was further de-
clared that the Senatorial nomination
did not decide the uestion Of Stat
3 leadership, this being settled at th'
primaries. A number Of addresses wer,
kmade.
Minority Conceded Point.
The anti-Saulsbury members de
S Iclared that the wishes of the minorit.
+ should be respected and they there
fore asked that another caucus b.
Evening journal., 1905-02-14

Two ballots were taken for
United States Senator by the
Legislature in joint session today.
They were identical and were in
effeetual as follows. John Edward
Addieks ~. r. p; Willard Sauls-
bury (D) 20; Henry A. dupont (R.
R.) 8.
Evening journal., 1905-02-14

As a pile driver the dentist knows
how TO pile on the agony.
At the proper moment Japan doubtless
will politely inform the powers that It Is
not needing any help In settling this war.
Evening journal., 1905-02-14
Compensation sobs.

At the close of his remarks Father
Bermingham's form shook with emo
tiOn. There was a hush upon the vast
congregation and suddenly as II by
common impulse a sob broke forth that
was waited to the rafters of the old
edifice. A sob OF heartfelt grief for the
loss of one who was near and dear, for
one that would never be met again
upon this earth.
The congregation in St. Mary's today
was not made up Of curiosity seekers
nor Idle personages, but one which
gathered to pay their last tribute to
dead friend. II was not denomination
al, among the prominent persons pres
ent being Judge Edward G. Bradford
and Willard Salisbury.
After the services the way was clear
ed by Officers Di Mare, Kelly and Don
oboe, who were on special duty and the
body was taken to New Cathedral Gem
etery for burial.
The pa&Ebearers were William II. Nc
Garrity and NJ. McVeigh, representing
the board Of trustees OF st. Mary's
Church; Joseph Fuller, Michael Cam
non, Michael Donohue, William Ellin-
ger. representing the congregation, and
William II. Kerns and Harry Hollis,
Evening journal., 1905-02-14
NO ACTION WAS
TAKEN TO-DAY
Application Of the New Castle
Railway Company Was
Laid Over
OBJECTIONS TO PEOPLES LINE

Street railways were again the main
subject for discussion at the meeting Of
the Street and Sewer Commission today.
Representatives from both local COM
panies were on hand as was their coun-
sci.
Action on the application OF the New
Castle Railway Company for permission
to come into the city over its own tracks
by way Of Market street bridge was post
poned. Walter II. Hayes representing the
Wilmington City Railway Company op-
posed the application claiming that his
client owned a franchise to lay tracks in
Market below Water street. He also
claimed that the New Caste Company
had contract with the local corporation
to use the latter's tracks for thirty years
and that this contract had not expired.