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Evening journal., 1905-07-15
COUNCILMAN POSTLES
IS HOLDING OFF
Said to Want the Naming of
-Four Appointive Officers
Under Council

Because Councilman Thomas +.
Postles. OF the sixth ward. failed TO
put in his appearance last night the
Republican members Of Council did not
hold a conference to discuss the ap-
pointment of appointive officers soon
10 be named to succeed the present
Democratic incumbents.
That Councilman Postles IS holding
OF until he is promised what he wants
In the way of positions is evident by
his actions. II is said that he desires
to name the clerk Of the market. the
city auditor, city treasurer's clerk and
bailiff Of Council. four Of the seven Of
fees to be filled. His candidates are
said to be his son for city treasurers
clerk; William II. Taylor, a clerk in
the recorder of deeds Office. for city
auditor; Charles H. Lawson for clerk
Of the market. and a man named Sim
mons for bailiff of Council
Evening journal., 1905-07-15
FREE ZOO ASSOCIATION
DISCUSSED PLANS
Committee Appointed to Pre-
pare a New Set of
Bylaws

The Wilmington Free Zoo Associa-
ton held a meeting last nighf at the
home OF the president Benjamin F..
Shaw. and organized under the new
charter recently secured.
For the purpose Of preparing the new
bylaws a committee was appointed.
consisting of Robert Pennington. the at
torney for the association. who was
last night elected member of the
present executive committe, j. Ches-
ter Gibson and II. T. Price.
In going over the affairs of the old
concern it was found that the associa-
ton owes considerable money. There
is a prospect of il being obtained by
contributions and there is no doubt
that the money will be secured and the
exhibition continued. At the same time
il was felt that the public ought to be
informed Of the expense TO which the
association was going In maintaining
this free exhibition for the people
At the meeting a number Of contri-
buttons were announced. Edna Braun
stein, Mary Kane and Mildred Kane,
little girls, gave an entertainment for
the benefit of the ZOO and secured So.
which was turned over to the associa-
tion. Reba Stroup, Marion Strickler,
Mabel Francis and Florence Carpen-
ter gave an entertainment and turned
over $l2. Virginia Beeson. Stella
Quinby, Ellen Quinby, Virginia Rob
erts Nellie Neal. Gertrude Downing,
Hester Lacklan and Mildred Stewart
also held an entertainment and netted
lsl1.
Robert Trotter was elected a MEM
Der Of the association, These contri-
button were also received: A. L. John
son. So; c. S. Robb. Claudia c. Robb,
Samuel Lewis, Jr.. and Edwin Talley
81 each. Thanks were extended to the
Hartmann q Fehrenbacn Brewing
Company for a donation Of s25 and to
II. d. Phelps and Robert Emmett Tenn
pie. Of Schenectady. n. Y. for the bear
cubs recently presented to the aBo-
citation.
Evening journal., 1905-07-15
PERRYS MEMORY aOHUREI
Anniversary of His Landing in Japan
Celebrated BY Dinner.

New York, July i5.-rhe landing OF Com
modore NJ. c. Perry was celebrated last
night by representatives Of both the
United States and Japan, the occasion be-
ing the hfty-second anniversary Of Com
modore Perrys landing at Kurlhama, ia
pan, July H. 1853.
To commemorate the event union OF
survivors OF the expedition was held at
the home OF William Speiden. who was
purser Of the flagship Mississippi OF the
1901 officers on this memorable expedi-
tion only eight are alive. and because OF
illness and the infrmities of old age. only
two were able TO be present. They were
William Speiden. the host, and Commo-
dore Edward d. Robie. u S. n. retired.
who was third assistant engineer on the
Mississippi. Letters were. however. re-
ceived from the other six survivors and
read at the dinner.
Japan was represented by Sadazuki
Uchida. Consul-General 10 New York;
Kimanishia. manager OF the Yokohama
Specie Bank in New York. and Tokukau
sakia. private secretary 10 Baron Kane
ko. In a short speech. Consul General
Uchida spoke of the gratitude that Japan
bore towards the American republic for
her present position and referred TO the
expedition as making an epoch in the his
tory of tho world. Toasts were drunk 20
the Mlkado and President Roosevelt
Evening journal., 1905-07-15
ST. SWITHIN'S DAY
TURNS OUT PROMISING
If Clear All Day Fai.
Weather Will Prevail for
Forty Days
Isl. sYithin's Day if thou doust rain,
For forty DAYS ii win remain;

"St. Swithin's Day if thou doust rain,
For forty days ii viii remain,
st. swithin's Day. if thou be fair
For forty days twill rain nae maer"
Today is the feast of St. Swithin.
"tbe Rainy Day Saint" and the an
song saws il it rains today it will rain
for the next forty days. II, however,
il should not rain. then 1t will be dry
for the same length of time. So the
farmers are bound to be ruined any
way. for they can stand no such stretch
of weather, either wet or dry, at this
time OF year.
The Weather Bureau has knocked all
this nonsense into a cooked hat. Rec
ords kept since 1872 show that in no
one year has there ever been forty
rainy DAYS or forty dry days immediat-
.ly following July IS. And further
that the years having the greatest
number of rainy days in that period
always occurred when St Swithins
pay was dry It has been demonstrat-
ed time after time and in different
ways that no critical meteorological
disturbance dwells in July Is. Fore
caster Townsend says that the super
stitions die hard. and those in regard
to the weather seem endowed with
eternal life, and there are many good
people who still believe in the legend
of st. Swithin's Day.
From present indications however
there will be an opportunity to prove
or disprove st. Swithin's prophecy.
The rain Of last night cleared the at
mosphere and lowered the temperature
considerably and there is every evil
dence that the day will continu fair
until it's close.
Evening journal., 1905-07-15
l8-HOUR EXPRESS
STRUCK FREIGHT WRECK
Going at a Great Rate Of
Speed Collision Ensues.
Passengers Escape

Harrisburg. Pa, July 15.-Train No.
'2S on the Pennsylvania railroad, known
as the Pennsylvania Flyer. the new
eighteen hour train between Chicago
and New York. met with an accident
mile west Of Port Royal at 5.07
O'Clock this morning. which, Fortunate
~, did not result seriously.
west bound freight nearing Port
Royal tried to stop suddenly and the
engineer made a too violent application
of the air, the consequence of which
was that a car buckled and was thrown
over to track No. 1. on which the Fly
er was speeding east An attempt
was made TO flag trains front and rear,
but the wreck occurred almost stimuli
taneously with the arrival of the Flyer
and the swift train plunged into the
wreck.
So great was it's momentum that it
hurled the wrecked car from the track
and did not jump the rails, remaining
until Garman. fireman. brought it to
halt Calvin Miller, of this city. the
engineer, when he saw the obstruc-
tion on the track, jumped from the
engine and was hurt about the head
and back. He was the only one in
jured on the train.
The passengers. all of whom were in
their berths. there being but a dozen
on the train, did not know there was
an accident until after the train had
stopped for some time. They were not
even shaken up, and none of them was
injured.
A wreck train was sent from this
city. but before it gone up the road any
distance the order was counterlnanded
and It returned here. The Pennsyl-
vania railroad physicians. Drs. Walters
and James. were also notified and were
at the station, but their services were
not required. A wreck crew from
Miflin cleared the track, and Fireman
Garman brought the train to Harris
burg. The engineer was taken TO his
home here.
Beyond the damage to the engine
which was slight. and the smashing OF
the platform of the combined baggage
and smoking car the train was moi
damaged at all II arrived here al
1928 and left at S.3S. two hours anc
forty minutes late.
Evening journal., 1905-07-15
WOMAN DRAGGED BY A HORSE
Wife of Philadelphia Merchant cluns
'Pluekily to Reins.

Media. July 15.-Mrs. Frank F. Thomas,
wife Of a Philadelphia merchant residing
here. and airs. Edward A. Price. Jr., wife
Of Cashier Price, Of the First National
Bank Of Media, had a remarkable escape
from death or dangerous injury in a run
away accident today.
The horse attached to the carriage in
which they were riding bolted and Mrs.
Prlco jumped, iniuring her hip. Mrs.
Thomas who was driving. pluckily held
on 70 the reins until the buggy over
turned and being caught in she wreckage
she was dragged severaf yards sustaining
severe bruises and decorations. both ladies
are suffering from shock.
Evening journal., 1905-07-15
Major snnford,s Notice.

Major J. c. Sanford. Corps of Engi-
neers United States Army. has issued
the following notice; The United
States dredging and rock removal
plant at Schooner Ledge is now work.
ing so near the Schooner Ledge range
that seem masters and pilots prefer
TO pass that point by going to the east
ward, and others to the westward OF
the plant operating there. Therefore.
until further notice no day signals will
be displayed on the United State plant.
and the night signals viii be placed
amidships so that vessels may pass on
either side of the dredges and rock
drills. All other parts of the rules and
regulations remain in force.
Evening journal., 1905-07-15
STOLEN PLUMBER HAS
BEEN RECOVERED
Roll Of Valuable Leather
Found in Philadelphia
by the Police

Chief Of Police George Black went to
Philadelphia today to identity a roll Of
200 feet Of leather betting, valued at
5000. which was stolen from the es-
tablishment of Thomas McComb, at
No. 213 Shipley street about three
weeks ago. The stolen plunder was
recovered by the Philadelphia police
and it is said that several arrests have
already been made in the case.
The building occupied by the Nc
Combs was entered about three weeks
ago and the roll of leather stolen. En-
trance was gained by prying the front
door open and the work was supposed
to be that of experienced thieves. The
local police have been working on the
case ever since. Three men are sup
posed to be in tolls and two other sus-
poets are expected to be arrested
shortly.
Evening journal., 1905-07-15
COLONEL TOWNSEND
ISSUES Il WARNING
SOLDIERS WHO ABSENT THEMSELVES FROM CAMP JOHN HAS
LET WITHOUT LEAVE, WILL BE ARRESTED, COURT
MARTLALED AND SEVERELY PUNISHED
DELAWARE TROOPS MASSED NEAR NEWARK

into camp and arrived at the Armory
early to make the final arrangements
for their departure.
The battalion made fine appearance
on the march to the station and many
remarks could be heard
along the route. There was a large
crowd at the station to see them off.
ORDER OF THE DAY.
That the soldiers will have their time
well occupied while in camp Is shown by
the following order of the day which. has
been Issued by Colonel Townsend:
Headquarters First Infantry. n. c.. d..
Camp John iiaslet. July IS, 1905. General
orders No. i6.
The following order Of the day will be
observed during the tour of duty at this
station:
First call, $50 a. m, reveiile. $40. as
sembly 500 mess CALL 6i5, breakfast,
625. sick call, 200, officers call, zi5, drill
call, 7.25. assembly. 7.so. recall from drill,
500. fatigue, SIS, FIRST call for guard, $50,
assembly. Ss5. recall from fatigue, s15,
drill call, 925. assembly, 9.SO, recall from
drill. li.o0. first sergeants call. 1lSo, din
ner, 1900 noon. drill CALL 40 p. m. ass
sembly, 1SO recall from drill. 800, first
call parade. $50 assembly, 5i0 adiutant s
call, $50 retreat, 800. supper, 625, tattoo,
go, assembly, $50. call TO quarters, io.45,
taps, 100.
IL. Old guard fatigue SIS a. m. TO 9.15 a.
in.. dismissed when finished.
III No afternoon fatigue except in bad
weather. BY order OF
Colonel Townsend.
&c. NJ. Dillon. Captain and Adjutant.
Evening journal., 1905-07-15
CAMP PATTISON
TENTS ARE STRUCK
Soldiers Return to Their
Homes After Week of
Active Life

Camp Pattson, Perkasie, Pa, July l5.-
Camp Pattison was formally abandoned
today. with the striking of headquarters
canvas at 10 o'clock. Brigadier-General
John w. .schall departed on the train for
Philadelphia, which left Perkasie at Il "a,
accompanied by the greater portion Of his
stan. other staff officers will return TO
the city by way'of the trolley.
General schalrs departure was preceded
by the return of the lst and 2d City
Troops and the 9Th Regiment. The en-
training OF the cavalry and infantry regi-
ments made a stirring picture at the sta
tion. The men marched from camp TO the
music Of their bugle corps, and a big
crowd witnessed their departure
The only troops remaining are the Sd
and ID Regiments. who will make the
homeWard journey this afternoon.
Evening journal., 1905-07-15
MANY PERSONS
ATTEND FUNERAL
DR.. Howard Ogle's Bier Sur
rounded by Host of Sor-
rowing Friends
Pro- CATHEDRAL FILLED 70 DOORS

The funera Of DIR. Howard ogle to-
day was the largest seen in Whining
ton for some time. ST. Peters Pro-
Cathedral, where the services over the
deceased were held. was filled to the
doors and practically every priest in
Wilmington assisted in the mass.
Vicar-General Lyons was ceiebrant,
with the REV. ]. J. Dougherty, deacon;
Rev. Edward c. Higgins. sub-deason.
and Rev. Edward A. Mcveigh, master
of ceremonies.
The. services were held at 10 o'clock,
following which interment was made
in the Newt Cathedral cemetery. The
honorary pailbearers were: DR.. John
P. Wales. DR.. James A. Draper, sr.,
DR.. E. G. shortlidge, DR.. Willard
Springer, DR.. John c. Fahey, DR..
Joseph p Pyle. Dr. John Palmer, Jr.,
and Dr. p. w. Tomlinson.
Many floral offerings We're received
from friends of the deceased and the
designs were considered the most
handsome ever seen at funeral in
this city.
DIED OF ACUTE INDIGESTION.
DR.. Ogle died on Wednesday night
of acute Indigestion. Earlier in the
evening he had been at Brapdywine
Springs Park and was one of the
gayest Of the party. friends Of his
daughter. Upon returning home, how
ever, he complained Of feeling unwell,
but paid little attention to the matter,
saying that he. supposed he had eaten
something that did not agree with him.
His condition. however, grew gradually
worse and despite the efforts Of physi-
clans to save his life he expired.
Evening journal., 1905-07-15
PAXTON WILL co BACK
Alleged EmbezzIer Wanted in Phila-
delphia Arrested Here.

Julius Payton, who was arrested mere
last night by Constable Jones on com
plaint of the Philadelphia authoritles'
on a charge Of embezzling forty-two
watches from a wholesale 1eweier IN
that city, has agreed 10 go back 10
Philadelphia without requisition papers
Detectives from the Quaker Clty this
afternoon took the man back.
The warrant for Payton's arrest was
issued at the instigation of Captain OF
Detectives Miller. Of Philadelphia, who
who traced the fugitive to Wilmington.
The latter was apprehended IN a house
occupied by his brother. in King street
above Second.
Evening journal., 1905-07-15
BIG GOLD SHIPMENT
ss,Ooo,ooo Worth of Bullion Received
at PHILADELPHIA Mint.

Philadelphia, July 15.-The biggest
shipment of gold ever received here.
amounting TO more than $S.O00,OOO in
precious metal, was slowed away yes
terday in the vaults of the United
States Mint. The gold arrived from
the Klondyke and had been heavily
guarded all the way by six Federal
agents. It was packed in strong wood
en- boxes. devoid OF marking. there be-
ing nothing about the cases to attract
attention. The treasure was transfer
red by employees of the Mint
Mr. Pound. assistant assayer of the
Mint, receipted for the gold on its ar
rival and workmen carried the heavy
boxes into the vaults of the building.
The cases were opened this morning
and tho work o fre-assaying the gold
besln bother shopment OF gold
fror the West is expected in a few
weeks,
Evening journal., 1905-07-15
TWO BROTHERS
IN CITY COURT
One Charges the Other With
Stealing Money and
Watch From Him
CASE Of "DR," SUIT SETTLED

Harry starr. youngt man residing at
No. 400 Monroe street appeared in City
Court today as prosecuting witness
against his brother, Alonzo Starr charg-
ing the latter with tsteallng $50 in money
and gold watch valued at s65. the
property Of the former. Neither the
money nor the watch have been recovered
and the defendant den YES the accusation.
His brother, however. asserts that no
one else could have taken the,money and
watch but him as nobody Nelse was around
the house.
The evidence Of the proHec utIng witness
was to the effect that thel closet of his
bedroom had been broken- open on Fri
day night and the articles HaSen. He said
his brother had only bee q living in the
house three days when the theft occurred.
He then left
The prisoner denied ali knowledge Of
affair and the court postponed the case
until next Tuesday in order TO give him
an opportunity to PRESENT. evidence in his
behalf.
CASE OF DIR" SUIT SETTLED.
When the case of Charles NJ. Suit, an
alleged physician. arrested several days
ago. on a charge Of practis ing medicine
without a license, was called, Assistant
City Solicitor, Rice informed che court that
the case had been settled W tn the under
standing that the charge aisainst the de-
fendant be changed to pedlling medicine
without a license to which charge he
would plead guslsy. pay the fine and leave
the CITY. The charge was schansed and a
fine OF SO and costs imposed on the de-
fendant
Roland Cahall. chargod with being con-
nectcd with the la-ceny ofia considerable
quantity Of brass from the Delaware
Marine Supply CorlLany. waived a hsar-
ing Tor the Court ofEGeneral Sessions and
the case Of Charles Eaton charged with
stealing copper wire' was continued m-
III Tuesday morning.N 9th were held in
bail.
A caplas was ordered Aissued fer Fergus
Kellv. CHARGED with violating the city
health ordinance by NOT connecting his
property with the sewer 10 abate nuis-
anee IT is returnable on Monday next
James mitchell. the colored youth who
gave colored url frierd an obscene let
ter to read was fined sskand costs. sam
uel Benson and Norman, Leonard two
homeless colored' urchins- were turned
over to Agent Frank stout of the S. p
c. c.
Fines of So and costs were imposed or
Elzie Briscoe and Harry Anderson, col
ored ana William Reed. a white man
for fighting on the street
coLORED WOMAN HELD.
Charged with, stealing a pair of trouser
from James workman. a white man o
Pennssrove. n. j.. Mary E. DeShveld
and Hannah Myers. both colored. wer'
each held in 5000 hail fer the upper court
The trousers were Supposed 70 haveSbeei
taken from Workman in a room on Ship
ley street
The DeShields woman, was rested b.
Patrolmen Pierce and King wilhelm tn
act OF pawning the IT ouscrs at Levy
loan Office She said the Meyers womai
gave them to her TO pa wn.
Daniel Tilghman. color ed. wasialso he'll
in 500 bail for the Courtt of General Sos
sions He is charged with stealing
pint Of whislSey, the prorprtySof a From
street saloon keeper.
Evening journal., 1905-07-15
speeIal 10 rhe EvenIng Journal.

Milford, Del, July 15.-Colonel Theo-
dore Townsend, commanding the First
Infantry Of the National Guard of
Delaware, now in camp near Newark
has sounded a warning to Offset a
threat to disregard the notification to
remain in camp. attending to the mill
tary work, instruction and service re-
quired.
The colonel informs all enlisted men
of the State that they have been or
dered to go into camp by the governor
of Delaware, as commander-in-chief
and their absence at any time without
proper leave will result in their arrest
and court martial, and should that
body impose fine and imprisonment
only a pardon from the governor will
bring relief.
Evening journal., 1905-07-15
NEARLY N SSEO STEAMER
Miss Roosevelt Had to Be Taken Out
in Small Boat.

Honolulu. July 15-Returning from
Waikiki, Miss Roosevelt, Mrs. Dubois,
senator Newlands and Congressman
I,ongworth, who were guests OF Sheriff
Brown, were too late for the steamer
Manchuria. which had already left the
wharf.
They were taken out ON a tug, which
was carrying a large number OF ciu-
zens to bid the party farewell and We're
transferred to a launch in the open
sea and then carried to the Manchuria.
Evening journal., 1905-07-15
BURNS ARE ALWAYS SERIOUS

John Campbell the young man who
was badly scalded by the bursting OF
a steam pipe at the Joseph Bancroft &
Sons Company, is still conflum& at the
Delaware Hospital and reports from
that institution today say that his con-
dition is not so good.
Beyond the fact Of stating. in reply
to inquiry as to the seriousness of
Campbell's condition. that burns are
always serious" attendants of the
hospital will not discuss the probable
outcome OF the case.
Evening journal., 1905-07-15
Bride Of Two Weeks Drinks Poison

Hollidaysburg. Pa, July l5,--Mrs. Dolle
Zimmerman Harlxer. bride Of but two
weeks. committed suicide today by taking
an overdose Of iaudanum.. She was twen-
ty-three years of age and was married to
John f. Harker, of Roaring Springs, on
the Fourth of July. No cause is assigned
for the suicide.
Evening journal., 1905-07-15
NEW COMBINATION
TO FIGHT TRUST
Prominent Theatrical People
Headed by Belasco &
Fiske Combine
MANAGEMENT OF LOCAL HOUSES

New York. July i5-Announcement Of
a new combination of actors in Ameri-
ca against the so-callod Theatrical
Trust was made yesterday by Lee
Shubert of Shubert Brothers
The leading companies IN the COM
bination are those headed by David
Belasco and Mrs Minnie Madden
Fiske. Lee Shubert viii manage the
line of theatres which win be placed
ct the disposal OF Belasco, Mrs. FislSe
and others.
The combine viii back fifteen COM
panies on the road, the actors includ-
ing Sara Bernhardt, Ada Rehan. JEFF
ferson De Angels. Henry Miller, Lillian
Russell David Warheld, Blanche Bates
Bertha Galand. Robert Hilliard. Mrs.
Fisle. Bertha Kalisch and Mrs. Leslie
Carter.
These actors expect 10 have a suhi-
Client number OF theatres on their own
circuit in America and England within
week to insure playing the year
round. Shubert says that his company
has fourteen playhouses under its con-
troll, now, including theatres I'm New
York. Philadelphia. Chicago. St. Louis
and London. England. He said that
within a week he would be able to open
about half a dozen more. including a
house IN Boston. Besides these places.
the new combination Is counting on the
support OF independent houses all over
the country.
10 Is now definitely known that there
will be no change in the management
OF any of the local theatres during the
coming season. The Garrick Theatre
Is owned and controlled by W. l.. Dock
stader and that manager win Of course
be back IN his old place.
At the Opera House. which now be-
longs 70 the Nixon & Zimmerman com
bination. Jesse X. Baylis will continue
as the manager and the force of en-
ployes viii be unchanged. At th'
Lyceunr Theatre. Daniel Humphriel
viii again be the local manager for the
Lyceum Theatre Company, which viii
continue TO be composed of George II
Nicolai. Frank Burt and Dudley Nc
Adow. It win continue as a Stair 4
Havlin house.
Evening journal., 1905-07-15
Alfred caw+hrop's Narrow Escape.

Alfred Gawthrop Of the firm Of Cav
throp and Company, plumbers, at Fourth
and shipley streets fell from street
car at Fourth and Market streets today
and narrowly escaped serious injury. He
was badly shaken up and painfully
bruised.
Evening journal., 1905-07-15
stan Correspondent The Evening Journal

staf Correspondent The Evening Journal.
Camp John Haslet, near Newark. july
l5.-rhe First Delaware Regiment arrived
on the camp grounds at o'clock this
morning and at once began the work Of
erecting tents.
The camp is beautifully located on the
Morrow farm and the parade ground is
the finest that the regiment has ever
trodden. The camp has been laid out on
regular army lines and the sanitary con-
ditions are excellent. The plans for the
encampment were drawn by Captain W.
E. Myers Of Company II, New Castle.