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Evening journal., 1905-07-20
COURT WITHHOLDS
ITS DECISION
After Hearing Evidence in
Highway Robbery Case
Matter Was Postponed
MANY LlRCEHY CASES CALLED

Judge Edwin r. Cochran in City
Court today after hearing the evidence
in the highway robbery ca Sc OF John
Connolly and John Garvey announced
that he would give a Cecis.1l tomorrow
morning. The defendants are charged
with taking a pair of trousers of of
Daniel Cosly, while the latter was
asleep on a wharf. All three men had
been drinking and two of them, Cosly
and Garvey, had previously pawned
their coats to get more drink.
While the prisoners are well known
to the police and considered bad men,
there appears to be but little evidence
against them on the present charge.
Connolly is alleged to be the one who
took Casey's trousers of.
In the case of Nora O'Toole. who is
charged with disorderly conduct, Judge
Conchran said he had forgotten to look
up the law as to whether a back yard
of a dwelling is a public place or not
and therefore informed w. S. Pritchett
counsel for the defendant. that he
would not give a decision in the case
until Tuesday next
Clarence Hawkins. the alleged in
sane man arrested by Patrolman Win
trup at Lord and Spruce streets yester-
day, was fined $40 and costs for dis
orderly conduct. He did not appear
to be so crazy today.
Thomas Cannon, a twenty-year-o ole
youth. was fined 81 and costs for act.
ling disorderly in Brandywine Park.
| Irwin Diviney and Arnold Krause
two boys. were each held in 500 pro
bation bond. for stealing fruit from thu
stand Of Chris Larrigan, an Italian
fruit vender at Ninth and King streets
THE latter has been much troubled o
late by boys stealing fruit from hi
lstand.
The cases of Edward Laws, colored
lcharged with stealing a team from tn
lcolored campmeeting grounds in Un
lion street. and John Henry, also col
lored, charged with larceny, were con
itinued until Saturday morning.
John Connolly. who is charged wit
acting Improperly toward a 14-year
old girl. will be arraigned for trial to
morrow morning.
Evening journal., 1905-07-20
,GOUaTY COURT
NEARING AN END
May Term Has Been Record
breaker-Lasted Two
Months
VERDICT FOR MALLtABLE COMPANY

The May term Of court is nearing an
end and will probably be adjourned
without day tomorrow morning. 1t is
said to have been the longest May term
I'm the history of the court. as it has
lasted two months.
This mornings session was occupied
in disposing of small matters. There
was an argument on demurrer in the
case of the Wilmington Candy COM
pany VS.. the Remington Machine Com
pany. The case grew out Of the pur-
chase of an ice making machine. The
plaintiff claims the machine which was
purchased from the Remington Com
pany did not do the work it was guar
anteed to do. The Candy Company
was represented by John w. Brady and
John f. Neary and Victor p. Woolley
are counsel for the defendant. The
court viii give a decision on the point
argued tomorrow morning
In the Superior Court yesterday after
noon the jury returned verdict ir
favor Of the Malieable Iron Company ir
1.-THE suit brought by Samuel Bowering &c
lrecover for injuries received while oper'
ihting a rabbiting machine. The trial had
ilasted a week.
Argument was made in the Judges par
lbr yesterday on the exceptions TO th'
return OF Commissioner Lyman recon-
mending divorce for Mrs. Louisa Rod
nSv HoIcomb. The exceptions were flee
by william H. Cooper, Jr.. in behalf o
Mr.. Holcomb. The argument will be con
ciuded tomorrow.
The Superior Court yesterday SUSTAINED
the appeal Of Maria Hartman from fin
OF IS and costs imposed upon her by Judg
Cochran in the Municipal Court for failinl
to connect her property with a sewe
when notified to do so. Horace G
Knowles was her attorney.
Evening journal., 1905-07-20
WILL POSTLES
Be ON HAND?
Failed to Participate in eau
Gus and May Not Appear
Tonight
OTHER MEMBERS FIX ON SLATE

AS was expected, Councilman rhom-
as Il. Postles, the colored councilman
from the Sixth ward. failed to attend
the caucus Of the Republican members
Of Council Hast night and the possible
ity OF electinE Republicans to the seven
positions TO be filled seems as remote
as ever. A list of candidates were
chosen. however. by those who did att
tend the caucuss and they win be
placed in nomination at the regular
Council meeting tonight, but whether
Councilman Postles votes FOR them or
is even present at the meeting remains
to be seen.
After the caucus meeting last night
the members who attended refused to
give any information as to who the
chosen candidates We're. IL is under-
stood though that Thomas S. Lewis
and DR.. G. Sherburne Rice are the mem
picked for the offices OF clerk Of Counr
ell and city auditor respectively.
It is understood that every effort was
made to get Postles to attend last
nights meeting. but all he would say
was Il do not know whether 1 viii be
able to attend" He did not attend
any way. and there are some who be-
lieve he will also remain away from
the regular Council session tonight.
MUST START TO ELECT TONIGHrs
Under the law Council must Begin
70 vote for the new officers tonights
Both parties win make nominations
and II Postles votes with his party tho
Republicans will elect all seven officers
II he votes blank or votes ticket OF
his own, there Is a possibility Of ~
deadlock and the Democrats now I'M
lifiice viii remain until their successors
are chosen
Some OF the Republicans fear that n
the colored councilman nominates hls
own ticket the Democrats VIII vote
with him thereby insuring the election
OF his candidates. tits known that the
Democrats feel grateful 10 Postles. be-
lieving him to be the cause OF prevents
ing the unseating OF Councilmen Can-
/ non. OF the Second ward. and Kane Of
the Fourth ward and some Of the lead-
ling Republicans believe that to repay
this supposed kindness the Democrats
will vote with Postles for his candi-
dates. Il may be possible that because
of fear OF some such thing being done
. the session OF Council will be Hhori
. lone. There Is also a possibility thai
J. the meeting may be a long one ana q
I large number OF spectators are expect
}, led to be present
Evening journal., 1905-07-20
NEGROES HEAT VICTIMS
Prevailing Opinion Has Not Been
Born Out in Dover.
Special to The Evening Journal.

Dover. July 2o.-The prevailing opinion
that negroes can stand the heat better
than whites does not obtain and is not
verified in the experiences of the past
three days in this section.
All the men overcome during the pres
ent torrid wave are black men. principally
harvesters. while few cases OF where
whites succumbed or were exhausted
have beer. reported.
Two victims OF heat prostration who
are still seriously I'll here are Charles
Blackiston. residing on Kirkwood street,
and Charles Todd, living on Railroad
avenue Both are negroes. and are heads
OF families.
Evening journal., 1905-07-20
Another Elevation Aeeident.

Philadelphia. July 2o.-Elevator No. l.
in the Land Title Annex Building al
Broad and SAMSON streets. dropped from
a point between the second and third
floors 10 the bottom of the shaft shortly
before 10 o'clock this morning. There were
ten persons in the car but no one was
hurt although all were severely Jared
Two OF the passengers. David and
Grover Smith. of Wildwood, n j.. say
they heard a sudden snap and that the
car Immediately dropped to the bottom
The elevator was closed at once.
In an elevator accident in the same
building on Modnay. District Attorney
Bell sustained a broken leg and others
were hurt.
Evening journal., 1905-07-20
TEACHERS At THE STATE HOUSE
sneolal ID ~ Erening Iournl

Special to The Evening Journal.
Dover. July 2O.-Over 100 pretty school
teachers invaded tie State House today
and inspected the executive onices. the
varions state departments. the old State
House. the Latin Bible, the archives in
the State library and the Senate cham
Der and House Of Representatives.
with the temperature at 1O4 degrees in
the Senate chamber which had been
closed up for the summer. Professor Car
roll of the faculty of the summer school,
was called upon for a speech. The visitors
were the teachers and members Of the
faculty Of the Delaware Summer School
which is now about TO close at the Will
mington Conference Academy.
Evening journal., 1905-07-20
GROCERY STORES WERE CLOSED
Retail croeers Take Large Excursion
to Atlantic City.

Most all grocery stores in Wilmington
were closed today because Of the annual
excursion of the Retail Grocers Associa-
ton to Atlantic City. The excursion was
one Of the largest that ever left Whining
ton, 2S cars being needed to carry the
excursionists to the ocean resort.
There were two sections, one Of "A cars
leaving here at $50 o'clock and the second
leaving a half hour later.
Evening journal., 1905-07-20
OUT OF JAIL, REARREsTEO
White Man Charged With a Serious
oAenss in Kent County.

Dover. July 20--upon his release FROM
the New Castle County Workhouse yes
terday. Joseph l. Prewitt, white man.
was arrested and brought to the jail
here, charged with an attempt to
assault Mrs. Celcstine Lets. a whites
woman residing between Hartley and
Marydel
The act was committed some weeks
ago Prewitt was taken to Hartly ana
given a hearing before Justice cowen,
and afterward held without bail for
his appearance al the October term of
the Kent County Court. He Is tho.
third white man confined In the county
jan here within a month on a similar
charge.
Evening journal., 1905-07-20
NEW AUTO LEAGUE
Will Provide Counsel and Stations in
All Large Cities.

An association known as the Auto
Protective League was recently formed
with main Offices in New York City.
II VIII be run on practically the same
plan as the League ofAmerican Wheel
men.
The object is to provide an auto
station in the leading cities Of the
country where the members can get
repairs and storage while on a tour at
discount rates.
The league also has a legal depart
ment in the cities, under which it pro-
vides the services of an attorney in
case of arrests for speeding, not having
the proper license or any other cause.
Leonard +. Wales is counsel for the
league here, and the Delaware Auto
Storage and Repair Company, At
Eleventh and Orange streets, viii be
the station in Wilmington.
Evening journal., 1905-07-20
LIFE SAVERS VACATION ENDING
They viii Again Go on Duty on the
Thirty-first Instant.
Special to The Evening Journal.

Special TO The Evening Journal
Lewes. July 2O.-The Life Saving Station
surfmen along the Atlantic seaboard have
but eleven days Of vacation left. They will
resume their tramps up and down the
coast at midnight on July 81. Very few
changes are anticipated in the crews Of
the stations along this immediate coast
All Of the men are annually required TO
piss a physical examination. With one
or two exceptions they are all in good
shape here
The miliers about Lewes are paying 50
cents per bushel for new wheat, The
farmers are selling slowly at this price
Miss Willie Harrison is at the Jeffer-
son Hospital. Philadelphia, for an oper-
alton on the jaw bone. The diseased bone
has been the source Of much annoyance
by scaling in small pieces. DR.. JOSEPH
Hearn will perform the operation.
Evening journal., 1905-07-20
Iron Works AddltIon.

Building Inspector William NJ. Connolly
today issued a permit to the ridewater
Building Company OF New York city. to
build an addition to the Mallsagle 1ron
Works in Wilmington.
This construction company erected ths
new plant and IL is considered TO be tho
most complete OF ifs Kind IN the country.
The new building viii be used as .
finishing mill for the immense iron plant
It win be sox22s feet IN dimensions and
will cost 5000
Charles Forwood was given permit .
build two dwellings for William H. Pail
mer in Tatnall street between Twenty-
fourth and Twenty-ffth at a cost Of $3.50
each. They viii be erected at once.
Evening journal., 1905-07-20
HEAT WAS INTENSE
Special to The Evening journal

Georgetown, July 20.-Not for years
has Georgetown been visited by such
a hot spell as that Of this week. Since
last Sunday>the thermometer has how
cred around the century mark and the
force of men digging the streets for the
installation OF gas pipes have suffered
severely. Several OF them were over
come and were compelled to quit work
Business Of all kinds here is practically
vt a standstill.e
Evening journal., 1905-07-20
Ronue Contest.

An interesting rogue contest took place
yesterday afternoon on the court Of Dr.
BENJAMIN r. Veasey on Penny Hill in
the presence Of number Of spectators.
Jesse E. Webb and his son Horace Webb,
Of West Chester, Pa, played J. b. Bell
]. D. Chalfant and DR.. Neasey the visit
ors winning three Of the four games. The
winners gave a fine exhibition. A return
nSatch will be played at West Chester
shortly.
Evening journal., 1905-07-20
sNcAMPMENT AT LENAPE
Henry Clay Youths Having Good Time
in Pennsylvania.

Encampe6 atiLenape Park on the Phila-
delphia and Reading railroad are eight
young men. residents Of Henry Clay. who
left their homes on Monday for two
weeks stay in the wilderness. The party
is say one and the boys expect to have
. delightful time.
In the party are: Joseph Consono, cook
Edward Beacon, dishwasheri Clifford
Blakley. bedmalers Dan Shields water
carrier. John Casey. fFeman; Garnet Nh.
Ter. errand runner; Thomas Jackson and
Alfred Hardwick. watchmen.
Evening journal., 1905-07-20
BIG ATTENDANCE At SHELLPOT

The attendance at Shellpot Park both
afternoon and evening this week has
been the largest of the season. Tho
crowds have found Egan's Band of Del
aware, which gives concerts in the grove
a decided magnet, while the performance
at the Aquarama in the evening and al
the old theatre in the park in the af.
ternoon have also been very largely at
tended.
Tony Murphy and his company Of com
edians and singers are making a hit ir
the Wrong Mr.. Corbett." The vaudevill,
bill is also particularly strong.
Evening journal., 1905-07-20
na. posOER'S STATEMENT
subenzsr's Counsel Says He Did Not
Ask Biq Price For Property.

James W. Ponder, Of the firm Of sauls-
bury Ponder & Curtis, who represents
Daniel Bubenzer in his suit against the
p. B. & W. Railroad Company. stated to-
day that ne desired TO set at rest the rum
ors 70 the effect that Bubenzer was hold
ing up the railroad company by asking
an exorbitant price for his property.
He said. This is absolutely untrue.
Bubenzer has offered to sell his property
TO the railroad company at the same price
per square foot as that voluntarily paid
by the company for property in the ad-
joining block. He asked no such price as
H25.Oco"
Evening journal., 1905-07-20
rhi. Fishermsn Was Lucky,

AL. wheaton. the night clerk at the
Imperial Hotel. In Chester, Pa, went
TO Delaware City yesterday on "a fish,
ing trip. When he arrived in Chester
last evening ne was bending beneath
the weight OF magnificent collection
of the finny tribe, and was busy until
a late hour distributing them among
his friends.
Evening journal., 1905-07-20
eroke Its -ropeIIer WheeI.

BY striking a water soaked log floating
in the Christians river the Alfred II. own-
ed by Alfred n. Ainscow broke it's pro-
pellor wheel and is now having a new
one put on at the yards OF the Pusey and
Jones Company. The little boat suli con-
tinues TO do some remarkable stunts IN
the speed line and is unquestionably the
fastest speed launch on the Delaware
river
Evening journal., 1905-07-20
Earl comner is Dead.

London, July 2O.-Francis Thomas
de Grey Cowper, seventh earl Cowper,
who was Lord Lieutenant OF Ireland
from 1880 TO 1882. is dead. There be-
ing no heir the Earldom is now ex-
tipct. Earl Cowper was born in 1884.
Evening journal., 1905-07-20
Died While Threshine Wheat.

Blkton, Md, July 20-Samuel War
rington was stricken yesterday with
heart failure while assisting in thrash
ing wheat at his home near Cherry
Hnl. Cecil county, and died while being
carried into the house. He was 81
years Of age and unmarried.
Evening journal., 1905-07-20
Eroursion 10 Lore,vood crove.

The South Chester. Pa, NJ. e. suns
day school went on an excursion to-
day to Lorewood Grove. on the Dela-
ware and Chesapeake Canal. The trip
was made on the steamer Penn"
Evening journal., 1905-07-20
License Granted.

A license has been granted in Philadel-
phia for the marriage of George w.
Davis. Of Philadelphia, and Miss Georgia
McNeiT, Of wilmington
Evening journal., 1905-07-20
chief Iuatioe 10 speak

Chief Justice Charles B. Lore went
to Harrisburg to-day where he is to
make an address tonight.
Evening journal., 1905-07-20
Camden Against waterworks.

Special 10 The Evening Journal.
Camden. July 2O.-The citizens Of Cam
den have voted against a water works
system. A Philadelphia concern offered to
install a water and electric light plant.
but required some assistance from the
town.
AS this would have caused an increase
in taxation the proposition was rejected.
Evening journal., 1905-07-20

WANTED-Evening Journals Twenty
cents win be paid for copies of
the Evening Journal, February 3 Il
Evening journal., 1905-07-20

LOST-Lastsn might. "wednesday at the
springs. tins Brandywane Springs
Park. dark blue parasoi silk. with
handsomely hand-carved lady's bust,
face, head and hat on handle. Returnl
to So2 Franklin street and receive
liberal reward. <uly 2o--2r
Evening journal., 1905-07-20
LosT. FouNp. REWARp.

LOsT-Dark brindle bull dog-has
short face and tail. shows lower
teeth under jaw projects. Liberal re-
ward paid if returned to H. L. Cobb.
1908 Broome ST. July 1S-St
Evening journal., 1905-07-20
rHe WEATHER

Tomorrow promises to be
FAIR, with moderate tempera.
{ trre. Saturday generally fair
slight changes.
Evening journal., 1905-07-20

LOST A pair OF spectacles IN a case,
between Seventh and Market and
Eighth and Market or on the West
Eighth street car. Return the same to
f. Levy. 7th and Market St.
July 1S-2t
Evening journal., 1905-07-20

LOST-White spaniel dog. white
1921 West st. July 1s-4t
Evening journal., 1905-07-20
Hor DAYS

make many needs which
local merchants can supply
at a big savings to you.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-04-26
pay poIl rar.

Every male lnhabitant In the state
must pay polltax OF 80. II Is the dut,
OF the road supervisor to collect the
tax. d. n. Blount is the supervisor
in Astoria and should collect from
about 1900 people. The following II
the section Of the law governing poll
tax collections:
Every male lnhabitant OF this state
over 81 years and under 50 years Of
age unless by law exempt, snail an
nuaIly pay road poll tax OF 80, which
shall be collected in cash by the road
supervisor Of the district in whica any
person liable therefor resides, ana
which must be collected by the road
supervisor on or before the first day
Of December Of the year for which
such poll tax Is due. suca polI tax
must be paid on demand to the ROAD
supervisor"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-04-26

Il. II. caruthers ls In Portland under
the care Of an occulist. 1t was at frat
thought that he would lose the sight
OF both eyes. but his parents received
word yesterday that there was a notic"
able Improvement ana the chances
we're good for saving his sight. Mr..
carruthers has recently opened up an
electrician store on Duane street. ana
It la thought his eyes were injured by
repairing an X-ray instrument
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-04-26

The Seaside saw mill has not been
closed down as was reported by peo-
pie coming UP from there and has no
intention OF closing down. They have
plenty Of logs 10 keep the mill run
ming until the railroad is built when
there viii be an unlimited supply.
People should be careful what reports
they give out TO the papers, especially
when there II no opportunity to verify
them,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-04-26

The government cable TO the North
Head which was picked up by the
ManzinJta Monday, and which was
buoyed was found missing again yes
terday when the Manzinita went down
with Weather Forecaster Beals to
make the necessary repairs. Some-
one had cut the line letting the cable
slip back. An EFFORT win probably be
made today To pick II up again.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-04-26

Subscription lists have been pre-
pared and Secretary Lorensten ls pre-
pared TO entertain all liberal minded
citizens who desire TO assist In the
determination Of the seals. As soon
as sufficient funds are guaranteed, two
hunters will be employed TO kin OF
the seals,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-04-26

Beginning with May / all Of the Of
tlcIals at the custom house VIII wear
uniforms, this being a new order OF
the department. Thf eolldctor and
deputy are allowed TO chose their own
uniform. but the rest Of the employees
viii wear the regulation blue. When
Inspector Mccue dons his new uni
form with gold buttons and braid and
starts out with all the pomp ana dig
nifty of a major general he will prob
ably hardly recognize his old friends.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-04-26

The Franklin avenue improvement
VIII probably be completed this week.
The work Of driving piles was COM
pleted yesterday md there ~ only
about block Of sidewalk and street
plank 70 lay. The Improvement "
one Of the best ever made In the cisy
and reflects credit on the contractors
and the superintendent, W. J. Barry
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-04-26

The arrangements for the anniyer'
sary entertainment OF the odd Eel
lows has been completed and tomor-
row night all the members and their
families win be entertained by Eenrcr
lodge.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-04-26

Tho Hess restaurant. on Eleventh
street, Is considered the family restau'
rant OF Astoria. The best meals and
the best service In Astoria, 100 Eleven
III street.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-04-26

Visitors coming up from Seaside
state that there are more and better
Accommodations, more and better ho-
tells In Seaside this year than In any
previous year. Seaside is not only the
popular summer resort but is recog-
nized as health resort and large
number Of people spend a part Of tho
winters there.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-04-26

Dan Rierson OF Vine Maple was
IN the city yesterday and reports that
the county road to the Nchalem II In
a bad condition and tina, no improve
ments have been made over the bad
places, and that Il is almost impossible
for farmer 10 bring In an empty
wagon.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-04-26

Pear Butter IL O novelty even to the
AstorIan. II is announced for the
benefit OF the public in the advertise
ment Of the Astoria Grocery, in To-
days paper
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-04-26

Pleas In abatement 10 not aecm 10
be popular IN Judge Bellinger's court
Let the accused men stand trial be-
fore jury Of their peers and II not
guilty the jury viii 80 decide.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-04-26

Makes digestion and assimilation
perfect. Makes new red blood and
bone. Thots what Hollisters Rocky
Mountain Tea viii do. A tonic for the
sick NJ weak. i5 csp., fsa 90 yas
10 Prank lIar-. drus a'o,.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-04-26

None OF the canneriea or cold s,or-
age plnnts report any increase In the
run Of salmon yesterday. Reports
from the Bakers bay traps are the
same. A few up river fishermen re"
port fair catches,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-04-26

Percy Tagg. who was operated upon
NJ the hospital for apeAdecitls two
weeks ago. In recovering rapidly and
will be able 20 return home Saturday,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-04-26

N. A. Matlson states that IN the
accident Of Andrew a. Sip
ola. that Slpola was at the rudder and
he got jambed on The forcnstle mast.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-04-26

A marriage license was issued yes
terday to John Fuhrmann and Mary
l.. Hoefky and they were married in
the afternoon at the residence Of the
brides parents, Rev. Mr.. Rydquist Of
ficiating The young couple left on
last evenings train for short wedding
trip and on their return win make As
toria their home.