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Evening journal., 1905-07-18
HEAVY FINE FOR
AGED NEGRESS.
Was Charged in City Court
Today With a Serious
Ohense
ONE WITNESS IN CASE ARRESTED

Joseph Brown and Ella his wife. an
aged colored couple. were arraigned in
City Court today charged with keep
ing house Of III repute in the rear Of
No. ia Poplar street. The former was
discharged but his better half was fined
$50 and costs
Among the witnesses called by the State
was Louisa Deshields. young colored
woman, who testified in a similar case
yesterday. As in the first case she denied
any knowledge OF amy violation OF the
law en- the part OF the defendants. despite
tho fact that when interviewed by Of
ficers on Saturday night she told story
just opposite In effect. After court she
was placed under arrest and will face a
charge Of disorderly conduct before Judge
Cochran tomorrow morning.
HELD FOR WIFE BEATING.
Jacob Wilson. colored, who was cap
tured by officer Burns last night, after
a chase OF 1--WE blocks. was charged with
wife-heating. He admitted striking his
wife twice but she claimed he hit her a
number OF times. He was held in 500 bon
for the upper court.
Charles Eaton was held in $500 bail for
court on a charge OF stealing copper wire
valued at 81. the property Of the Whining
ton, New Castle and Southern Railway
Company. He was arrested by Patroiman
Burchlnal with the stolen plunder IN his
possession. Eaton denied that he stole the
wire and declared It was given 70 him
by another man.
The case of Sc1n Connolly and John
Garvey, charged with stealing a pair OF
trousers from Daniel Casey while the lat
ter was sleeping, was postponed unit
Thursday.
Fines Of 81 and costs were imposed or
James Kaufman and Irving Young tn,
latter colored. for disorderly conduct
STAIRS CASE DISMISSED.
The. case Of Alonzo Starr charged will
the larceny Of gold watch and $50 II
money the property OF his brother. wa,
dismissed. The evidence was not stron,
enough 10 bold him.
Agcnt Frank Stout OF the s. p. c. c
was ordered to make an investigation o
the case OF Joseph Porter. small boy
charged with stealing copper wire. ant
report back 70 the court on Saturday
Owing 20 the lack Of evidence agains
Rolph Murunrdo. charged with aasaultin
Domaso petorre. the case was dismissed
Evening journal., 1905-07-18
Goo BILL AT SHELLPOT
This Weeks Attractions Are the Best
Of the Season.

The attractions. this week at shellpot
Park are the best thus far this season,
-..The Wrong Mr.. corbett." a strong
musical comedy. is presented every
evening at the Aquarama by Tony
Murphy and Company, including the
well known Paul xlotz. In addition,
capable vaudeville bill is given.
The vaudeville artists include Phil
lips and Merritt, who are liners
on any stage; st. Elmo. in a comedy
musical act; Elwood, the magician:
Professor Henderson, the ventriloquist:
the shapely and very musical chorus
and others. These performers also aps
pear at the old theatre in the Park in
the afternoon.
The performances are directed by
Professor John S. Egan. the conductor
of Egan's Band of Delaware. and they
are giving the resort a greater popu-
larity than ever. Egan's Band, the
fame of which is well known. gives
enjoyable concerts in the grove every
afternoon and evening.
Elwood, the magician. has closed his
show at the entrance TO the Park and
lis now appearing under Professor
Egan.
Evening journal., 1905-07-18
GEORGE ". WEST, ACTIVE
DOVER POLITICIAN DEAD
Special to The Evening Journal.


Dover. July 1s.-George w. West. one Of
the most prominent politicians in Dover
and for years a leader Of the Union Re
publican forces on election day, died at
his residence on New street at o'clock
this morning. He had been i'll for several
weeks of tubercular trouble and compli-
cations which superinduced catarrh Of the
stomach. \ specialist came here a fort
night ago and undertook to restore him
to strength. but the treatment failed. A
number of local physicians had given up
his case some time before.
Mr.. West who was g. years of age, was
formerly a Democratic leader and ad-
mirer Of the saulsburys, but he left the
Democratic party in 1855 when the famous
fight with the Wolcott faction occurred.
He was a great organizer among the
voters and martialled whole columns OF
men to the polls on election day, swinging
the Dover districts around from solidly
Democratic TO doubtful, and. later to sol
idly Republican.
He had served as collector OF taxes,
custodian Of the Federal uilding. and in
various county offices, and was an in
dustrious and painstaking Official.
Evening journal., 1905-07-18
FORCE PLANT
SOLO AT RECEIVERS SALE

John L. johnson. a heavy bond holder
in the johnson Forge Company, which
concern went into the hands Of the
receiver some time ago. today purchas-
ed the plant at receivers sale for
$4,000 in round figures. The Security
Trust and Safe Deposit Company was
the receiver and the sale was made by
order of United States Court. 1t is
now expected that the plant will short
ly be put in operation.
The plant OF the Johnson Forge Com
pany was burned down about two
years ago and was Immediately rebuilt.
but shortly after went into the hands
of the receiver. Since then 1t has been
idle in consequence of which many
residents beyond Third street bridge
have suffered financially The news
that the plant viii resume operations
will be received with much Joy,
Evening journal., 1905-07-18
sKLUTTS HELD FOR COURT

As result Of the work Of Chief Black
Extending over several days in this city
and Philadelphia, during which time con-
siderable property stolen in wilmington
was recovered, Louis slSlutt. a second
hand dealer of this city was this after
noon held in $1,000 by Magistrate George
Il. Hollis for the upper court
Michael sklutt and Louis shopario. the
latter Of Thirteenth and Christian streets.
Philadelphia, were held in $500 bail as wit
nesses against Louis Sllutt. The sklutts
are brothers. thief ormer. however. resid-
ing in Philadelphia
1t is supposed that the stolen goods
were bought by Louis Sklutt and sent to
Philadelphia to be sold there by shopario
and Michael Sklutt.
The stolen plunder recovered consists OF
brass. sole leather betting and bolts Of
cloth
Evening journal., 1905-07-18
HOT WAVE HOVERS
OVER CITY AND VICINITY

With the mercury almost az blood
heat, residents Of Wilmington are suf-
fering from a hot spell such as has not
Invaded this vicinity this summer.
Last night the mercury climbed
above the 80 mark and the air was al
most stihing. Sleep was next to an
impossibility and many greeted the
dawn Of day as tired and worn out as
before retiring. At noon today the
mercury had reached the 9s mark in
nearly every section OF the city and
man and beast suffered accordingly.
Neither the police nor the hospitals
report any prostrations from heat. al
though workmen in shops and those
exposed to the suns rays were any
thing but comfortable.
At o'clock this afternoon the
mercury at DR.. II. r. Spfuance's drug
store, Eighth and Lombard streets,
registered one hundred degrees.
Evening journal., 1905-07-18
COMPANY MAY GO AROUND
BUBENZER'S PROPERTY
1T is SAID THAT IT WILL COST LESS TO BUILD
ELEVATED IN THAT MANNER THAN PAY
PRICE ASKED BY LAND OWNERS
all OFFICIALS ARE RETICEN7

ming at a point along the line between
Tatnall and West streets and bend the
line gradually to the southwest in-er-
der that a curve may be avoided.
TO ABANDON OTHER SITE.
In connection with this move it IS
said that the company intends aban-
doning the purchase of sites along the
south side Of Front street between
West ando Washington streets which
have not already been acquired. In
the event Of such action on the part
Of the company the future valuations
of the property may be greatly de-
creased. This morning A. S. Reed, 5,
X. smith. treasurer Of the Harlan &
.Holilngsworth Company; w. b. Prit-
chett and Enoch Moore inspected the
old foundry property purchased by the
railroad recently, but with what end
in view could not be learned.
Evening journal., 1905-07-18
RUSSIAN REFORMERS
WANT CAR DEPOSED
Itom Scott s. Co.

81. Petersburg. July IS, 1905 p. ma
Sensational rumor is current here today
that a large party Of the zemstvoists and
Doumaists at Moscow are in favor Of the
proclamation Of the deposition of En-
peror Nicholas and the establishment Of
a regency for the Grand Duke Alexis
NIkolaievitch, the infant son Of the En-
peror and heir to the throne under four
Grand Dukes.
1t is alleged that for this reason the
meeting of the all Russian Zemstvoist and
Doumaist Congress. which was to take
place at Moscow tomorrow. has been pro-
hibited.
NJ WHITE SEES CzAR NICHOLAS.
st. ePtersburg. July ls.-M. Witte had a
final interview with Emperor Nicholas al
Rcterhof today. Foreign Minister Count
Lamsdorff was present. showing the COM
plete harmony Of views between NJ. witte
and the Foreign Minister.
NJ. W.ite leaves st. ePtersburg for Paris
tomorrow accompanied by Nine. witte.
At Paris they meet their daughter. who
Is the wife OF the Secretary of the Rus
sian legation at Brussels. Nine. witte
has no intention Of joining her husband
later IL America
M. Witte. who is the senior Russian
peace plenipoteatiary, received the CORE
roondent Of the Associated Press at his
villa on Yolsgin Island yesterday.
y After greetings the conversation gravi-
fatod quickly to the high mission with
which the Russian statesman is charged
Evening journal., 1905-07-18
GRANTED EXTENSION OF TIME

City Solicitor Sylvester d. Townsend
appeared before United tSates Commits
sioner William G. Mahaffy today IN be-
half Of the Street and Sewer Commission
which department Is pressing payment on
a lien against the Harlan and Hollings-
worth plant Of the United States Ship
building Company. Al Mr.. Townsend's s
request he was granted an extension Of
time until Tuesday next 20 present fur
ther evidence.
william S. Hills represented the eBth-
lehem steel Company which is opposing
the claim.
Evening journal., 1905-07-18

and the disposition of the foreign press
to interpret his appointment as an indi-
cation that Russia had decided to make
peace at any price.
mol MOI he said Strengthening up in
his chair and speaking slowly and dis
tinctly. TN the first place. have been
designated by the Emperor as his Am
bassador Extraordinary for pourparlers
with the japanese plenipotentiaries 10 as
certain whether it is possible TO conclude
a treaty Of peace. Ny personal views are
of. secondary Importance. but my ideas
are in entire accord with those Of my
friend, Count Lamsdorff.
In serving my Emperor have received
precise instructions from His Majesty
and shall follow them. The ultimate de-
cision remains in the hands Of the En-
peror. and it for him to decide the desti-
nies Of Russia.
THE Emperor is the friend OF peace. and
desires peace, but much fear that the
Japanese terms will be such that we will
be unable to reach an accord.
Secondly. the world should disabuse its
mind OF the idea that Russia wants peace
at any price. There are two parties in
Russia One favors the continuance Of the
war a outrance--this is a large and infiu-
entail party The other. to which I he
long, favors peace avow IL frankly. be-
cause telling the truth has always been
my rule in politics. was for peace be-
fore hostilities broke out. When the war
began the situation changed"
Evening journal., 1905-07-18

Nithough not oficially announced, it is
31mmonly rumored that instead Of
Purchasing the property Of Daniel Blu
Jlenzer at Water and West streets. it
is the intention of the Pennsylvania
sallroad to build around that location,
which it is said can be done at n less
POST than the price asked by Buben-
Yer.
q When seen this morning an official
III the railroad neither denied nor If
'Tmed the report but did state that
Ne project was possible AMI could be
lone. as before stated. at a less cost
Ihan 10 buy the Bubenzer property In
order to accomplish this move Vt would
be necessars to materially change The
plans which are now being followed
in the construction Of the road. It
will be necessary to build piers and
place upon them iron girders. hegin-
Evening journal., 1905-07-18
AFTER NEW ANT

Il is rumored that Morris & Com
pany, Of Baltimore. are considering the
advisability of establishing a panta-
loon plant in this city. The Board OF
Trade is making efforts 20 ger the
company to build in this city.
The kind OF plant it contemplates
establishing would give employment to
from 200 to 500 persons.
Evening journal., 1905-07-18
Eredsriek Waruiek Reeovers.

Fred Warwick. of Kentmere who
with John Campbell. of New Castle,
was scalded by escaping steam at the
mills of the Joseph Bancroft Sons &
Company. has so far recovered as to
be able 10 be about again. Campbelrs
injuries We're so serious that he died as
the result of them and will be buried
in New Castle tomorrow morning.
Warwick will not be able to work for
some time yet.
Evening journal., 1905-07-18
THERMOMETER AWAY UP
sneclal % me Evening Journal.

SPECIAL 70 Inc fNenlne Johihdi'
Camp Haslet. July is.-Although the
mercury Oh the camp grounds struggled
hard to reach the 100 mark at noon today,
reaching within a point Of it, there was
no heat prostrations this morning.
The men feel the warm weather intense
ly although the camp grounds are swept
by a brisk westerly wind.
Surgeon France and the hospital at
taches are on the alert for any cases that
may be brought to their attention and
have all the necessary remedies at haid
for the relief OF sufferers.
This morning there was battalion drill
OF the First and Second Battaiions COM
bined under the command Of Colonel
Townsend. The rife ranges having been
completed the companies VIII engage in
practice this afternoon.
Evening journal., 1905-07-18
ENTERTAINED The BISHOP
Rev. Mr.. eiireash's Young Son Had
This Honor at Smyrna.
Special to The EVENING Journal.

Smyrna. July 1S.-Valerie sheman
Gilreath. the young son OF the Rev. G..
Valerie Gilreath. rector OF ST. Peters
Episcopal Church here, had the DIS
tinguished honor of entertaining the
Bishop Of Delaware as his guest at ms
birthday party yesterday.
Bishop Coleman arrived on the noon
train and was entertained at the rec
tory during the afternoon.
Evening journal., 1905-07-18
peath of M orohe-

Mrs. Deborah Mary Grohe died early
this morning at the residence o. her
son, John S. Grohe No. 91S West
Eighth street. Of general debility. She
was a member Of Trinity Church and
until a short time ago always took
prominent part in church work.
Funeral services will be held at old
Swedes Church on Thursday after
noon.
Evening journal., 1905-07-18
calollne,s poa.h cos short.

Greensboro, Md. July 1S.--The peach
crop in Caroline county viii be almost
failure this year. A canvass mode
By several commission men, who have
Interviewed many peach growers IN
different sections OF the county. shows
that the peach crop viii nos amount to
more than 5000 baskets IN the ,Dmty.
This is a great disappointment to the
growers.
Evening journal., 1905-07-18
Rev. Mr.. Clark at old swedes.

/ The Rev. Fletcher Clark, chaplain Of
the Episcopal Hospital in Philadelphia,
ofcupied the pulpit at Old Swedes
Episcopal Church on Sunday in the
absence Of the Rev Henry Olmstead,
the rector. Mr.. Clark is greatly at
tached to Old Swedes. He win again
officiate on Sunday week.
Evening journal., 1905-07-18
Mr.. FeehIey SERIOUSLY M.

Daniel Feehly. train dispatcher OF the
p B. & w. railroad has been summoned
to the bedside Of his father who is SER
iously i'll in Elkton. Mr.. Rsehly left for
that place today.
Evening journal., 1905-07-18

Joseph Dunham, assistant local yard
master OF the p. B. & w. railroad. is
confined to his home with a serious at
tack OF heart trouble. His place os be-
ing filed by William Lucas.
Evening journal., 1905-07-18

LOST-White spaniel dog. white
breast, name Teddy. Reward.
1921 West ST. July 1s-4t
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 60
e Levy. 7th and Market St
July 1s-2t
Evening journal., 1905-07-18
Losr. EouNp. REwARn.

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., 1905-07-18
The wsArAkh

Tomorrow promises to be
fair to partly cloudy, with
light, fresh winds. Thurs
day partly cloudy.
Evening journal., 1905-07-18
HOT DAYS

make many necos which
local merchants can supply
at a big savings to you.
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WARNING r.

In the United States court In the
Indian Territory, Southern district.
y. G. Lee, plaintiff, VS.. William Lee.
defendant, No. 6301.
The defendant William Lee is
warned TO appear in this Court In
thirty days and answer the complain,
of the plaintiff. y. c. Lee.
Witness the Hon. Hosea Townsend
Judge Of said court, and the zeal
thereof. this 2Sth day Of July. 1905.
CSeal- G. NJ. CAMPBELL, Clerk
BY W. 5. CROCKETT. Deputy.
Brown e. Turner. attorneys.
Attorney for nonresident, s. u
Butler.
First published July 80, 1905.
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Mrs. J. z White IS spending the
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Summer tourist tickets Eureka
Springs, Ark. June ! to September
80. Rate 1920.
Annual me- ting Grand Aerie Frater-
nal Order Eagles, Denver, Colo, Aug.
~. 10 and Is. Rate s26.
Summer tourist rates to Colorado,
Utah and Wyoming.
National Encampment Grand Army
Republic, Denver, Colo. Aug. 20 to
Sept. 4. Rate s21.70.
Round trip excursion rates TO Eureka
Springs, Ark, April l until further no
tice. Rates $12.55 and $3.50.
w. A. DASHIELL, Ticket Agent
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Rock island Excursions.

National Encampment Grand Army
Republic, Denver, Colo. Rate S21.7O.
August 20 tc September 4.
Allyear tourist rates to Hot
Springs. Date Of sale daily rate
sl7.70.
Farmers National Congress, Rich
mond. Va. Sept. s, s. 10 and IL. Rate
s37.75.
Summer tourist rate to Eureka
Springs. Ark, season 1905, daily dur.
ing July. August and September. Rate
1920.
One way second class colonist rates
TO points IN the northwest March l 10
May 10. Sept. l to Oct. 81, inclusive.
Rate s27.45, $3.50 and $50.
w. A. DASHIELL, Ticket Agent.
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RAILROAD EXCURSION RArss.


Excursion rates TO Galveston June
l to September so. Rate s17.65.
Excursion rates TO Lampasas, Tex.
June / to Sept. 80. Rate $3.50.
Excursion rates to san Angelo.
Texas, June l to September 80. Rate
1915.
National Encampment Grand Army
Republic. Denver. Colo, Aug. 20 to
Sept. 4. Rate s21.70.
W. A. DASHlELL, Ticket Agent.
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WARNING ORDER r.

In the United States u in the
Indian Territory. Southern district.
Minnie Williams, plaintiff, VS.. Eb
Williams, defendant. No. $500.
The defendant Eb Williams, is warn
ed to appear in this Court in thirty
days and answer the complaint OF the
plaintiff, Minnie Williams.
Witness the Hon. Hosea Townsend,
Judge of said court, and thei seal
thereof. this 2Sth day Of July, 1905.
tSeal. c. VI. CAMPBELL. Clerk.
BY w. $. CROCKETT, Deputy.
Brown q Turner, attorneys.
Attorney for nonresident, :. u.
Butler.
First published July 30, 1908.
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Although strictly informal the dance
given by the Elks on last Thursday
evening was one OF the most pleasant
of the midsummer events and the DC
casion drew a large number Of couples.
The affair was gotten up In honor of
Mr.. Gates, a brother Of Mrs. o. +. Greg
DRY. and the event will be remembered
as on OF the most delightful Of the
series OF dances the Elks have given
ia the past. The 'antlered brothers
do not do things by males and their
affairs are always looked forward to
with great pleasure by the society of
Ardmore The AFFAIR Of Thursday night
equaled any given by the Elks during
the season At midnight delicious Ice
cream and cake compliments of Mr..
aud Mrs. Gregory were served in
the spacious dining room by julius
Kahn. At least twenty couples at
tended the dance and the followers
Of the terpsichorean found much en-
toymcnt in the waltzes and two steps.
There were quite a number of visitors
present including Mrs. Gardner and
Miss Ben Gardner Of Denlson. Miss
Bell of Jackson, Tenn. Mrs. Harbour
Of Gainesville, Misses Addington of
Wapanucka. Potter Of Dallas. Walton
Of Mississippi. Messrs. Graham and
Dudley Of Oklahoma City, Smith Of
Gainesville. Bell OF Jackson. Mr.. and
Mrs. Opliger Of Kansas City and 9th.
ers.
Among the club women Of Ardmore
there Is much rejoicing and keen de
light over the changing of the meeting
of the federation from Lawton TO Ok
lahoma City. MANY club m state
thai Oklahoma CITY Is very convenient
and has more facilities for entertain.
ing and the people just as h%ospitable.
No doubt Ardmoro will send a strong
delegation To tie federation and al
ready many are planning 10 be in at
tendance.
The Tcrpsichorean club entertained
with a dance on last Friday night al
the Gilmer hotel and the affair was
pronounced one of the incest of the
seasons dances. The floor was In
good condition and the colored or
chestra furnished splendid music
Quite a number of visiting young la
dies wire in attendance and the oc
casion will long bS remembered foI
its delightfulnpss.
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Foul

Use that which cleanses. soothes and
heales the diseased membrane. Buu.
sens Catarrh Cure IS such a remedy
Cures Catarrh easily and permanent.
ly. Contains no mercury or other In.
furious drug. Is quickly absorbed and
gives instant relief. Bunsen's Catarrh
Cure Is the only remedy sold on a
positive guarantee. No cure. no pay.
Price CSC. For sale by all druggists
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Mrs. \. c. Cruce gave an informal
reception Tuesday evening at her
beautiful residence. in the southwest
part Of the city In honor Of her guest
Miss Ben Gardner. Of Denison. Tex,
The affair was purely informal but was
among the most pleasant social anairs
Of the season. Delightful music and
singing was rendered by the guests
present who gave evidence OF superior
musical talent. and who helped TO
make the evening the pleasant one
that IL was. Refreshments were served
during the evening. The honoree,
Miss Gardner, Is a charming young
lady and her visit TO this city will be
the signal for many social events.
49,
The Whist club met with Miss An
ME Bennett Wednesday afternoon at
$3.50 O'Clock. al her home on West
Broadway. Five tables were set for
play. Dainty refreshments were serv-
ed the guests during the play. The
games we're. exciting and interesting
and a pleasant afternoon was spent
by those presnt. The guest prize was
won by Mrs. T. +. Harbour Of Gaines
NliNs dllh Nhf 'iib Prize ny MlHh vera
Olive. Besides the club members
there were a numbr Of invitd guests
present.
The club will meet with Miss Mae
Stevens next Thursday at half past
two O'Clock.
Quite "A number Of couples called
on Miss Leslie Woods on last Friday
evening and a most delightful time
was spent. During the evening re.
freshmenta were sc,ved. Those who
We're present including Misses Baker
McNees. Niblack. Moore. Alexander,
Cruce. and Hobson. Misses Ben Gar.
dner Of Denison and Simpson of Tex.
arkana; Nessrs. Hobson. Williams
Wolvorton. Williams. Dibrell. Maize
Cruce. Frye. Dean. Crockett and Bean
Of Mississippi.
Miss Eunice Nimocks. a charming
young lady who visited Ardmore. has
written a fine letter descriptive Of the
Portland fair, i'm which she declares
that the exhibition is sadly lacking In
features and that as "A whole the show
Is poor.
Mrs. J. p White IS spending IN,
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No False Claims.

The proprietors Of Foley's Honey
and Tar do not advertise this as a
sure cure for consumption" They
do not claim tina, it will cure This
dread complaint in advanced cases,
but do positively asr. that ii vii,
cure in the earlier stas,s an | never
fail to give comfort IN rclict in the
worst cPses. Foley's l;cney aud Ta7
is without doubt the TT, a'est threat
and lung remedy. Ret1,1 ulslitutes
City Drug Store.