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Evening journal., 1905-08-10
THURSDAY. AUGUST 10 1908.
rHE wArER WE DRINK.

II HE best way 20 meet an unpleas-
4 ant condition is to openly recog-
nite & and then proceed to lind a REM
eay a condition which confronts the
people Of Wilmington is typhoid. It
cannot be SAID 70 be epidemic, but
there are enough cases TO cause us
concern. Typhoid is an insidious dis
case that has tendency 90 spread,
just how we do not always know, all
though the presumption is that IL is
conveyed thfough contaminated IL
quids
The statement Of Bacteriologist Ro-
bio published IN The Evening Journal
yesterday. shows the gravity Of the
situation and calls attention anew to
the damnahle negligence or indifference
OF several Pennsylyania towns along
the upper Brandywine. For many
years these towns have been draining
their sewage into the stream which
supplies this city with drinking water
Attention has been called to it again
and again but there has been no re-
lsf IL is said that our city solicitor
will take the matter into the Federal
Court and there is every reason to in
duce him to do it
There IS no occasion for any scare.
but there is reason for. taking every
precaution. The heaith- authorities
urgs that an drinking water be boil-
ed, and again we warn our readers
that m this their safety lies
we have been saying for several
years that some day we would have an
epidemic and that then the people
would rise up and ask why the water
plant had not been built There is no
alarming epidemic now but the situa-
tion shows the. possibilities. We trust
thar some day we shall have filter
plant and pure water. but we shall
have to kin of a few politicians TO
complete the project
Evening journal., 1905-08-10
AT SHsLLpoT PARK

The inclement weather last night
prevented a performance of Casey,
the Fiddler" being given at the
Aquarana in Shellpot Park. This even-
ing IL is expected thst there will be a
large attendance. the production being
one Of the mast popular ever given at
the resort. With Conroy and Mack in
the principal roles. the piece is irresist-
ably funny.
These well-known comedians will
probably. remain at Shellpot and APP
pear in new comedy next week
Their engagements has been such a
success that Professor John S. Egan
who directs the performances and also
conducts Egan's Band of Delaware, i.
now negotiating with them 10 arrange
new farce. The vaudeville bin viii
also be changed next week.
/ The concerts by Egan's Band in tbs
grove every afternoon and evening ars
always attended by large crowds.
Evening journal., 1905-08-10
SPORTS
OUTLAW Tam FOa PITlSBuRG
Patoy Donovan Negotiating to Put Ono
There.

FlNs5urg. Aug. 1O-It has been dis
covered IN Pltts5urg that a Tri-State
League or Outlaw League team is
booked for this town next season with
Patsy Donovan at its head. This at
least IS the belief Of Barney Dreyfuss
ana Others connected with the Pitts
burg team, who have taken steps 10
block such move.
About two weeks ago Donovan came
to Flttsburg on some mysterious mis-
sion and conferred with moneyed men
for several days. Some OF these men
have for years sighed TO break into
the sport and there was quickly a
rumor out that they were framing up
some deal for the invasion of Pitts
burg
Donovan disappeared for four days
then came back and had more talk
with his moneyed people here and sew
e~al persons were approached about
plsyng grounds. The owners of the
Pittsburg club claim to have the
knowledge that Donovan has been Of
fercd good terms by the Tri-State
League 10 break into Pittsburg Dono-
van left Pittsburg two nights ago. say
ine he would return.
Barney Dreyfuss. asked about the
Donovan affair. said:
MIR. Donovan came here to make ar
arrangements for putting an outlaw team
idn Pittsburg. OF this I ann satisfied,
but. OF course he denied it when
accused him of d. / have my eyes
open and you may make a little bet
that their scheme will be blocked
here"
Evening journal., 1905-08-10
GOMNIITtE HAIRS APPEALS
Permits Granted to N. E. erubb &
Son and c. L. Jones.

Members of the public committee of
city Council heard a number Of cases
of appeals at their meeting last night
and save decisions on the same.
NJ L. Grubh & Son were granted
permission to erect one-story frame
and slate building on Grubb place.
There Ayas no objection to the building
being constructed. but the building in
spector had no authority under the law
Ito grant a permit. George l.. Jones
asked permission to extend a pressed
steel sted at his marble yard on Della
ware avenue near Madison. The sit
uation was the same as In the Gruhh
case and permission was granted.
This evening after the meeting OF
Council was fixed as the time for hear
ing an appeal entered by William d
Brinckle. the architect, for alterations
10 the building at No. 1923 Market
street owned by W. :. Taylor. The
structure has been condemned by
Building Inspector Connolly.
Evening journal., 1905-08-10
READABLE RHYMES
The Book Of Life.

You are writing a book, my brother.
While passing along the way:
The proofs are coming up to YOU
Twill so TO press some day.
This book is called the Book Of Life
Filled with the deeds you've done.
The good and bad's recorded there
II started when life begun.
Some Of the pages tell Of love&
OF deeds of kindness shown.
OF sweetest perfumed flowers
Along the pathway stroNn.
Mayhsp some pages tell Of hate
Each book has a villains part
Pages red with blood Of sin
Drawn from another's heart.
oh, then be careful what you write:
Be prudent kind and wise.
For when the book goes on to press
No one may then revise.
Then write your book with Jealous
care.
Weave garlands for the crown
To place upon the heros head
When he with Christ sits down.
Did your pen in the well Of love.
And write immortal soul.
A story tender, strong and true.
: AS you bear il TO the goal
IN Iornt.,. ~
Evening journal., 1905-08-10
TOTS SAVED SIXTY LIVES
Two Little Girls Found Tree Across
Track and Flasged Train.

Canal Dover, Ohio. Aug. 1O--Two lit
tie girls, Anna and Mary Beers. saved
.tlnee score passengers on the Marietta
branch Of the Pennsylvania railroad
from possible death or injury two miles
cast Of here yesterday.
A large tree had fallen across the
Ifraclls. and the children. knowing that
Ithe afternoon passenger train was due
hastened up the road and tagged the
train.
The engineer brought the cars TO a
standStiM within a short distance oi
the obstaie. The passengers made uI
purse 10 reward the girls for theil
bravery.
Evening journal., 1905-08-10
c. [. Jefferis Funeral.

The funeral OF Carleton l.. Jeffsris.
who died on Saturday was held vsster-
day afternoon from bis late home. No
soi West Ninth street. Interment VAS
made "a the Wilmington and Brandy
vine cemetery.
TIE relnaiHs we've followed 10 ths
gtaVe by largs deisgstion OF rhtl
sheriaan Fest. q. A. H.. the local an
cafnnneni OF the uHion Veteran Ls.
gisA, aso the water witch Fire Com
pany, a delegation from the seas of
Netsraas hfsc ,ne usual three voueys
over 'ns srave and me hfs aad dTgm
.eefps plsysa 9 aiFge,
Evening journal., 1905-08-10
HOw's ThIs7

we offer one Hundred Dollars Reward
for any case Of Catarrh that cannot be
cured by Halls Catarrh Cure
f. j. CHENEY * CO, Toledo. o.
we. the undersigned. have known F. j..
cheney for the last 10 years, and believe
him perfectly honorable in an business
transactions and financially able 20 carry
out any obligations made BY his hrm
waldine. kinnan x Marvin,
Wholesale Dfusgists Toledo. o.
HANS cstarrh Cure is taken internally.
acting aireotg upon the slcod and musous
surfaces Of the system. Testimorials seat
free Price 75c per bottle. Sold ty an
prusglsts.
Take Halls Family Plls for e9nstiPs-
H9H,
Evening journal., 1905-08-10
THE WEATHER

The New York Herald predicts that
IN the Middle States and New England
today partly overcast 10 fair weaths ;
Will prevail with nearly stationary
followed By slowly rising tsmpera ture
and light 10 fresh southwesterly and
souihefly winds. probably followed by
LEGAL rains IA 1he lake regiah. On Fri-
day fair. considerably warner ana
more suitry weather VII; prevail, ain
light 20 fresh southerly winds. fellow
eq 1g lecai lains ana rhp~dsssterms IN
the northerA districts OF this ssctisn
ana on SATURDAY psrcy ciDuoy. sultry
and continued warm weather. followed
loz Fseai Falns aHe ihuHeeFslarms,
Evening journal., 1905-08-10
CAUGHT-4T RANDOM

AS a smoker Of strong cogars there are
few who can toe the line with Rear Adj
miral Schley
The habit Of borrowing money has
destroyed many a good memory.
The Chief prize $4,000 IN the annual
Austrian charity lottery. has fallen this
year 70 Johann Kurz. a needy German
who had borrowed the money where win
he bought the ticket.
Governor Folk. the terror OF the Mis-
souri boodlers. is described as being "a
rather small man with a round. big head.
swapping eyes and thin lips closing
tightly over q wide straight MOUTH
Or A. v. v. Raymond, president of
Union College al Schenectady. n ". re-
fused an offer OF $4,000 TO become the
pastor Of the First Presbyterian Church
OF Buffalo. His salary as president is
sa5oo.
Prevented. from seeing the. stage at
the Sarah I5ernhardt Theatre by a wo-
mans hat, a Parisian went into a better
scat and sued Mile. Berihardt Tor the
dinevcnce IN price. But he lost his case.
The adopted daughter and heiress OF
the late Coils r. Huntington-the we'll
known railway magnate-Princess. HAITI.
feldt-has long been a recognized leader
Of the .Anglo-American society Fond Of
country life. she goes in greatly foi
hunting and entertains her friends mag.
nircenty at prayton Manor her beau
tiful place IN Wiltshire
Evening journal., 1905-08-10
ANOTHER HOT GAME
Wilmington and Landlith to Play on
Saturday.

The Landlith and Wilmington
teams will play another game at South
Side Park on Saturday. This will be
the deciding game, as each team has
won one. There is great rivalry be-
tween the two and the contest is. sure
to be exciting.
"Rube' Brinton VIII again pitch for
Landl.th while Wilmington will
probably use Poulson. The umpire
has not yet been selected.
Evening journal., 1905-08-10
CAR WILL Have A MAZE
Another Russian Bear Presented to
the Zoo.

A mate for Czar. the big Russian
bear at the Zoo. has been secured.
The new bear was secured BY DR.
James II Morgan, Of the executive
committee Of the zoo association. from
an animal dealer who was anxious 10
assist the lOcal institution and offered
N for the cost of bringing the animal
from Europe II was accepted by Dr.
Morgan while the old association was
in existence. but only arrived yester-
day.
During the summer IL has been on
exhibition IN Atlantic City II was
brought up yesterday by rail and then
brought here on a boat of the Wilson
Lime II is MSely that the animal viii
be placed in the pit with Czar to-day
Within a few days the spotted hyena
presented to the park by James A
Bailey win have sufficiently recovered
70 so back ON exhibition.
Evening journal., 1905-08-10
Address on Socialism .

Samuel Clark, an active Socialist OF
Philadelphia, VIII address an open-air
meeting at Filth and Market streets on
Saturday evening at o'clock The sub
ject TO be discussed viii be Socialism
and any and all questions on tho subject
will be answered by the speaker after he
has finished his address
Evening journal., 1905-08-10
COMMITTEES CONFER
Council Msy Give Union Veteran Le-
gion $3.50.

Council ana the members Of the c.m-
mittes on arrangements for the oom-
ing National Enc4mpment of the IN
ion Veteran Legion held another con-
ference last night.
The members OF Council feel that il
is right and proper that the city
should graat assistance to- the v5ter-
ans. and therefore il is likely tha, an
Appropriation viii be ma ie. The COM
mittee asked for $500 but the caun-
cilmen feel shat the city cannot AFFORD
10 grant this amount. The old SOL
diers may be given $3.50.
Evening journal., 1905-08-10
srRvIcr.

orders for The Evening Journal may oe
s.rt direct TO the paper or to the nearest
0eus aren't. In the city II Is served oy
-,,,nor,-ed agents. and all orders received
,nsrefrou win be turned over &c them.
II delivery IS irregular no'''s eal.'sa ~.
or agent. II irregularities continue no'''S
Ths Evening Journal.
Persons leaving the city ten'poratllS
shcr'6 have the Evening Journal ict-
war6es 70 them and thus Keep IN toacn
viii, iocai happenings. Send orders direct
70 lke oMce.
Evening journal., 1905-08-10
THE WORLDS NEWS
WASHINGTON.

The State Department was notified
that the New York and Bermudez As
phalt Company had protested to the
Venezuelan government against the
recent decision of the Venezuelan
court adverse TO the company.
PE.s' =.
The nrst session OF the peace con-
ference was held at Portsmouth II
was decided that any language might
be used in the negotiations. and that
all documents VIII be compiled both in
French and English.
M. Witte presented his credentials
TO the Japanese. but Baron Komura
said he had left his credentials at the
hotel under the impression that the
injecting was to be informal He Will
present his credentials this morning,
Though it is said that the envoys ex-
changed documents for examination at
the hotel after yesterdays meeting. II
was decided to hold two sessions Of
the conference daily.
The general attitude toward the OUT
come of the peace conference is pessi-
mistic.
FOREIGN.
WI Ting-fang. former Chinese Min
lister to Washington. in discussing the
Chinese boycott Of American goods and
enterprises advocated a new treaty
which will modify the exclusion regu-
.lations of this country and put stop
to indignities against superior China
men visiting the United States.
SPORTING.
II. +. Whitney's Hamburg colt Bat
tile Axe won the Grand Union Hotel
Stakes. valued at $4,000, al Saratoga.
9 Fl. Curtis rode twenty-five miles
on a motor cycle in "a minutes p lis
seconds, winning first prize at the Wall
than Mass. race meeting.
Driver Ed. Geers. the dean Of Light
harness sport had a narrow escape
from injury at Buffalo Grand Circuit
injecting. Although badly shaken up.
he pluclSily came out in a subsequent
race and drove the winner.
MISCELLANEOUS.
Charges Of attempted bribery are
made in connection with the Ohio
senatorial district Republican conven-
ton. which recently adjourned in a
deadlock
Albany city authorities ordered an
investigation of the collapse of the
Myers department store, in which thir-
teen persons were killed.
Women sympathizers with the strik-
ling bakers on the East Side. in New
York, threw kosher bread, offered for
sale. in the gutter. A number of r.ots
occurred and two policemen were
beaten.
millinery importers Of New York
have obtained a reduction in the tariff
iby a decision of a Federal Court
A new ST. Thomas Church is to be
built In Fifth avenue, New York. and
lis expected TO be completed next fall.
sixty three new cases Of yellow fever
were reported m New Orleans. and,
with an increased number Of deaths
showed a serious condition in the epi-
demic.
Arabella Stone a servant girl was
arrested charged with attempting to
lpoison the family Of Elias Vail, far
mer at Edella. near Scranton, Pa.
Aconite and strychnine were found in
baked apples. and Vail his daughter
Iand son-in-law who ate apples from
the dish are critically in.
Cleveland capitalists have offered
s5.ooO.ooO for the six breweries at
Reading.
Evening journal., 1905-08-10
Thought House Was on Fire.

Believing that a house at Sixth and
Penn streets was on fire, a man turned
IN a still alarm to the Delaware Fire
Company last night. at 8 o'clock. The
truck responded but found the alarm
was due TO the smoking Of a kerosine
lamp.
Evening journal., 1905-08-10
.n,-rnr1sINn RArEs.

r1sPLAYED: q cents per inch. Dis
corrts on continued advertising WI be
forwarded on application.
CLASSIFIED: situations Wanted Free
Poardirs or Rooms 10 Rent y cert
wcri
lfeip wanted. q cent word.
Hcal Estate tsol.d) k cent word.
Evening journal., 1905-08-10
Tuaboat ENGAGED.

Members Of the arrangement COM
n,l.tee OF Captain Kanes turn" Of the
police force who will so ON a fishing
"trip down the bay. August II. have
ENGAGED the tug Peter Hogan OF Phila-
delrhia for the occasion. The tug will
tow uhs barge sandsnipe from which
the officers viii angle.
Evening journal., 1905-08-10

p.s.are free in the United States out
-. ,oe limits Of the city. subscriptions
-....,lo in advance as follows: BY the
,-s,, ec: month. sc: year 500.
m ordcrins onanse Of address give oio
veil as new. The Evening Journal Is
~ saie at ali the News stands in VIII
rsinrton ana at Broad street Station
Evening journal., 1905-08-10

The Newspaper Correspondents IN at
tendance at the peace meeting are
beginning TO predict the outcome al
ready There viii be so many
guesses before the hnai announce
ment that somebody viii be able to
say afterwards that he knew
Evening journal., 1905-08-10
HOaHCuLTUaISlS At CLAIB0R {
General Seth Entertained Members Of
Maryland hortieulturaI Society.


Claiborne, Md. Aus io-Gen. Joseph b.
Seth. of Easton. yesterday entertained a
large delegation of members OF the Mary
land state Horticultural Society at
claiborne. The guests visited the $50 acre
plantation of their host and inspected the
growing crops.
Harrison 4 Son. Of Berlin, had some
Hue peaches ON exhibition early Yorks
and Ray The Ray. Of recent introduce
tion. Is a very handsome peach. "a good
yielder and excellent shipper Mr. Allen.
Of Salisbury. who entertained the mem-
bers In 1908, then had about $50 Ray trees
and has since planted over 5000
Among those entertained We're Profs. j.
b. S Norton. Thomas H. Spence. A. b.
Gahan, Agricultural College, College
Park Orlando Harrison, "A. Long Harri-
son and G. Gale Harrison, Berlin; George
o Brown Parkvine; n. +. Flitton.' George
Talbot a. W. Wallace, Baltimore; w. F..
Allen. Salisbury; II. C. Dorsey Mutual:
Arthur G. Hathaway. J. Frank Turner.
a. C. Wilson, W. Oscar Collier and f.
J. Gertzinser Easton: Or Augustus stab
Ter and Edw. c. Gnpin. Brighton; f. p.
Thomas, Ednor; J. r. Lea Towson: A. J..
Tarbert Eonor; }. r. Lea. Towson: A. j.
Dolheld Owings Mills Rev Joseph SAN
derson Milwaukee, Wis; r. G. and L. p.
Slinglun. New Windsor
Among the ladies present were Mrs.
w. f. Allen Salisbury Mrs. J. B. Seth,
Easton; Miss Viola Norton. College Park,
and Misc I i..yta S,;,,,.. s,iiat,...
Evening journal., 1905-08-10
MATCH Al TARGETS
conshohooken Shooters Will be Here
on Saturday.

Conshohocken Shooters VIII be Here
on Saturday.
The Wilmington Gun Club and the
North End Gun Club. Of Conshohocken.
Pa, will shoot a match race at targets on
the ground Of the former Saturday after
noon. The local club went to Consho-
hocken three weeks ago and lost by ten
targets. As result it is determined TO
even up matters at the coming shoot, and
some good scores are expected The
visiting delegation win consist Of about
twenty members and following the race
refreshments will be served at the club
house
The Wilmington Gun Club is arranging
TO hold a big tournament about Septem-
Der 2Sth but it has not been decided
whether to make It one or two days
affair
Evening journal., 1905-08-10

make the national government as well as
the state governments. and the poisonous
influences Of machines and Hobbies extends
70 Washington.
Evening journal., 1905-08-10
Low RArEs DO OCEAN clrY. nd.
One: Day Excursions via Philadelphia.

One Day Excursions via PhiIadelphja.
Baltimore & Washington r. r..
The Philadelphia, Baltimore and Wash.
ington Railroad Company announces
an excursion TO Ocean City. Nd. on
August II.
A special train will be run on the sched-
ule given below and excursion tickets.
good only on the special train IN each
direction. will be sold at rates quoted.
Exc
Evening journal., 1905-08-10
Train Leaves. R

Returning special train win leave Ocean
City 40 p. m.
Children under twelve years OF age. one
half the above rates.
Evening journal., 1905-08-10
coAtNfltN1cArIoNs.

Brief communications on all subjects oil
interest temperate In their nature and
signed b. the writer tname not to be puo-
lishe6 un.css desired are always welcome.
Evening journal., 1905-08-10

Connection can be made with this
special train at Harrington from stations
south thereof, and reduced rate tickets
will be placed on sale as under:-
Evening journal., 1905-08-10
Theatrical Notes

Beginning this evening and continuing
for three days Fighting Fate" will be
seen at the Lyceum. This great race track
play begins the new season with daz-
zlring array Of scenic splendors and the
most up-to-date electrical appliance. Some
Of the effects are said to be revelations
to theatre-goers so natural and wildly
are they produced. The most elaborate
is the great race at Sheephead Bay with
its grand stand full of excited spectators
and thrilling race run between blooded
horses. That merry little person. Anne
Blancke, is featured in a dual role A
big company supports her and many spe-
cial features will be seen.
Evening journal., 1905-08-10

Brimful Of exciting features embellish-
ed with new and startling stage effects.
Charles F. Blaney will present his new
and novel production. Young Buffalo.
King Of the Wild West" at the Lyceum
on August "A. Is and 16. or the many plays
Mr.. Blaney has written and produced.
during the past ten years. none has so
many interesting and lifelike scenes as
his latest effort. The play is founded on
the strenuous life Of the far West. and in
Young Buffalo. Mr.. Blaney has found
an ideal hero. The play is in four acts
and each one ends in one Of those thrill
ing climaxes for which Mr.. Blaney is
noted.
Evening journal., 1905-08-10
srRscRrBERs.

ro,sree at inc Wilmington Postonice as
second Class Matter.
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