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Evening journal., 1905-05-09
MAN FOUND DEAD,
WIDOW LIVES HERE
William Strong Died Sud
denly in a Shed Near
West Chester
He HAD BEEN SLEEPING THERE

William Strong, a Kennett Square
blacksmith, aged about fifty-five years.
was found dead in the packing sheds
at the Morris Nurseries, owned by
George Achelis, just north Of West
Chester Pa, yesterday. His widow
from yhom he had been separated for
Two years, lives i'm Wilmington, A
daughter and three sons survive him.
He had been sleeping IN the sheds
with a number of tramps. who work in
the nurseries, and during the night he
was well covered with straw. The
tramps. upon learning that he was dead.
left the place at once. They did not
know him.
Albert Quillen. foreman at the pack
ing houses, notified Coroner c. G.
Troutman, who visited the place. ac-
companied by his physician, DIR. Joseph
Scattengood, who examined the body
and expressed the opinion that natural
causes" would cover the cause Of death.
He wore a dark mixed suit. with the
name. James T. Mullin, Wilmington, %
on the coat hanger. In one pocket was
a crumpled notice from Richard Grace,
Assessor i'm Kennett Square, dated
April 6, 1905 and showing that fifty
cents in county tax was due, but tho
end bearing the name Of the man had
been torn away.
Messages were sent 20 Kenneti
Square, where Mr.. Grace and other
persons were interviewed. Detective
Charles w. Gillen thought he recognized
the description as that of William
Strong. whom he had seen i'm Wesi
Chester. sitting on the Court HOUSE
wall one day last week.
He took the first trolley car for Wes
Chester. and at once identified the body
He telephoned back to Kennett Squar
an order that the relatives of the deaa
man might take the remains In charge
Strong was the son OF the late jane
Strong. and was regarded as a goo
mechanic, but somewhat Irregular I'm hi
habits. He worked for a time i'm Oh
employ of the American Road Machin
Company. and latterly for NJ. ]. Moni
han. OF Kennett Square. Three sister
survive him. Mrs. Richard Grace, Mrs
Jacob Yarnan and Mrs Amanda Wor
lran.
Evening journal., 1905-05-09
ARRANGING FOR
SCHOOL ELECTION
There Will Be at Least Two
Voting Places in Each
Ward
TO Be SELECTEO BY COMMITTEES

Plans for holding the coming school
election were discussed by the Board Of
Education last night AS all voters under
the new charter are eligible there viii be
at least two voting places in each ward
instead OF one as heretofore, when only
taxpayers could vote.
In figuring up the cost of holding the
election the members found that the exc
pense for inspectors and clerks would be
S2 for each voting place. IL was finally
decided that the committee from each
ward select not less than two voting
places and report back 20 the board at
the next meeting The school houses viii
be used where possible In order to save
rent.
AS a result Of the boards action some
time ago in allowing a teacher her sail
ary for the time she had missed from
school while IN the members are now be-
selged by the teachers ia other schools
who want pay for lost time on account
Of sickness. Letters 10 this effect were re-
ceived from Anna c. Crotty, teacher in
School No. 1g, who had missed eight days;
Alice Mcintyre, of School No. rs, who had
missed about two weeks, and Hanna v.
Bradley, of School No ~. who hpd
missed twelve and one-half days.
Mr.. Tadman said he had several letters
of similar nature but would not present
them until the teachers committee took
some action In the matter. This commit
tee will make report az the next meet
ing of the board
An invitation received from the Grand
Army Republic TO participate IN the
Memorial Day parade was accepted.
superintendent Twitmyer OF Public
Schools. was instructed to notify IA,
principals OF all schools TO inform IN,
nonresident pupils who have failed q
pay their tuition fee 20 do so at once OF
be expelled from the schools.
The report of the treasurer was az
follows. Dr. To balance fund for now
buildings $2.695l7; 90 balance fund foi
current expenses si5.siSfi, to amount De-
ceived from the tuition of non-residcn
pupils. s2i50: to appropriations from Citl
/ Council fund for current expresses, Si4
l6g5s. 10 interest on deposits, S3so5. total
ssl .@s79
Cr BY salaries paid teachers, Sii S5.27
paid officers and janitors, S.57259; b.
amount paid Tor books and stationery
SiS77e; for fuel. s697 81. for manual tain
4ns supplies r>Siot 81; Ter +frrntuh Seei
for repairs, $i4m17; for supplies for m
+ sewing department and supervisor. SSi.
paid Wilmington Institute Free Library
$67Su; paid interests on certificates O
Indebtedness; s2l00o0. for miscellaneous
S22l7o; by balance fund for new buildings
s5517; by balance fund for current ex
penses, Sio,4i5ss; total, Sa2999I9
Evening journal., 1905-05-09
MAN WHO DIED ON
TRAIN IDENTIFIED
He Was William II. Wood
Of Providence and Was
Well-to-do
WIDOW WILL REACH HERE TONIGHT

Tho man who died as he was being
taken from the Federal express north
bound. at French street station of the
Pennsylvania railroad last night was to-
day identified as William II. Wood, of
Providence. r. /. Coroner William II.
Purks received telegram this morning
from Mrs. William n. Wood, In that city,
the widow, which read:
Have been notified of death Of VIII
liam III. Wood Some one will leave for
Wilmington az 10 this morning. Have
body embalmed az once Where is body"
Mrs. William n. Wood. 56 Cooke st.
In reply, the coroner sent message
telling Mrs. Wood the body was at No.
2li West Ninth street The Colonial ex-
press on which Mrs. Wood. or some other
relative o the deceased Is expected to arr
rive here. IS due at the French street sta
tion az o'clock this evening.
MIR. WOOD STRICKEN ON TRAIN.
Mr.. Wood was stricken while cnroute
from Washington 90 his home In provi-
donce. He became M after leaving Balti-
more and a physician who was on the
train. diagnosed the ailment as acute iu-
digestion. Word was telographed to VIII
mington for assistance and when the
train arrived at o'clock the Phoenix
ambulance was waiting to remove the
patient TO the hospital AS he was being
taken from the Pullman car however.
he expired.
The body was removed 10 the morguo
and from enccts-Tound upon him IL was
learned that he was from Providence.
Coroner Purks teiegraphed that city but
did rot receive an answer until today.
DECEASED WAS WELL TO DO.
The deceased was wcll-dressed, about
55 years Of age and feet 10 inches IN
heighth. He had a grayish mixed NOUS
tache aud weighed about 200 pounds. His
appearance indicated that ne was wei
to do. He Carried russell leather hand
bag. and had silk lined overcoast. TIA,
clothing and linen were marked wv II
Wood. Providence, r. L." ana he had
letter bearing the printed address. "Wil
liam II. Wood. Treasurer. p. o. Box 1914
Providence. r.. l." He also had "a slip O.
paper bearing the address. "Dr. Georg
Carroll Smith. Back Bay"
The hand bag contained a travelinl
case of toilet articles of the best qual
ity besides paiamas and linen. In 10
? pocket Of Ore deeeas 90 ciettins 0h hlil
! were found On addition 90 some sma
e change. He had railroad ticket fror
: Washington 20 Providence and one fron
the latter place 90 Boston.
( A set OF false teeth mounted on goi
plate was found wrapped IN piece O
. newspaper IN one OF his pockets. III
carried a gold watch and To- his scarf wa
a blue stick pin.
DEATH CAUSED BY NEPHRIrIs.
Late last night coroners Physiola.
Joseph w. Bastian performed an autops
and found nephrius 20 have been tn
cause Of death. In addition 10 the lxldne
; trouble there also had been a severe de
rangement Of tho stomach.
Evening journal., 1905-05-09
DRIVER THROWN OUT
BY RUNAWAY HORSE
Herman Dilworth, Of Della
ware City Landed on His
Head and Stunned

While a horse attached to wagon
of the Diamond state Laundry was
standing on Shipley street between
Fifth and Sixth streets at noon today
without n driver it became fightened
and dashed down Shipley street at
brealmeck speed. Between Fourth and
Fifth streets man who tried TO stop
the frightened animal tripped and
rolled to safety just as tie horse dash
ed by.
At Fourth and Shipley streets anoth-
er man ran in the middle Of the street
and waved an object az the horse
whereupon it swerved and crashed in
to n double team drawing a farm
wagon Delaware City. Herman Dill
worth. the driver of the latter vehicle.
was thrown out and landing on his
head in the street. was stunned. He
soon recovered.
When the collision occurred the rum
away horse broke loose from the shafts
and continued madly on. II was un-
injured. The affair created much ex-
citement.
Evening journal., 1905-05-09
R0BELEN SENT A REPORT
II Was Too Short, However, to Suit
The West Chester Burgess.

Burgess Charles II. Pennypacker. Of
West Chester. Pa, has received a writ
ten report from his sanitary expert
William G.. Robelen. of this city, con-
tainiag the latter's account Of his two
days inspection OF the sewer connec-
lions in that place. The Burgess de-
clined to give out the report FOR publi-
cation. as ne says it was not satis-
factory. He states that Mr. Robelen
found a number OF connections made
ir violation OF the borough ordinance
how many he did not say specially -
The report. however. was not full
enough in detail. and the Burgess sent
IL back 10 Mr.. Robelon with a letter
asking h1m to make n more extended
finding and mail the same as soon as
possible.
Evening journal., 1905-05-09
DATE SET To HEAR
CHANDLER CASE
1t VIII be Argued Before
Chancellor Nicholson at
Dover on May p
COMMISSIONER MAKES RETURN

Thomas Davis who was appointed
by Chancellor Nicholson several
months ago as Commissioner to take
testimony in the case brought by Dr.
Swithin Chandler, of No. 201O Chest
nut street, Philadelphia. but formerly
OF this city. to restrain his wife Mrs
Elizabeth Sergeant Chandler from dis
posing of the property at No 1000 Jack
son street. made his return to the
Chancellor yesterday.
Chancellor Nicholson this morning
fixed May % as the date for hearing
the arguments at Dover. DR.. Chandler
is represented by City Solicitor Robert
.G. Harman and Charles NJ. Curtis is
counsel for Mrs Chandler Mr.. Davis
took the testimony Of number Of wit
nesses on both sides. The purpose of
the evidence is to ascertain whether DR..
Chandler OF his wife owns the proper.
~. Il is said TO be In Mrs. Chambers
name.
After hearing arguments on both
sides several months ago. Chancellor
Nicholson granted a preliminary in
junction. Il was agreed at that time
that the rents from the house be de-
posted in the Security Trust and safe
Deposit Company until the case is
finally settled.
When the arguments are concluded
at Dover on May the Chancellor
will then render a decision as 10
whether or not the injunction shall be
made permanent
It was brought out during the argu-
ment last fall for a temporary injunc-
tion that DR.. and Mrs. Chandler had
signed papers Of separation. Mrs
lChandler was on the stage FOR q short
/ time and was member OF the Schu-
imann- Heink Opera Company then
/ playing "Lone's Lottery"
Evening journal., 1905-05-09
SUNDAY SERVICES TO
Be HELD At 'sHELLPOT
Rev. Mr.. Elwood Will Con
tinue Gospel Meetings
Throughout Summer

The Rev. Robert A. Elwood. pastor
of Olivet Presbyterian Church, who has
just completed a successful series of
Gospel meetings on Sunday afternoons
at the Opera House, will condust SINH
lar services at Shellpot Park every
Sunday afternoon throughout the sum-
mer. He completed the arrangements
to-day and win hold the first meeting
on June 4.
The brass band that will play at the
park this season will furnish sacred
music and a large chorus will also sing.
Mr. Eiwood has had the matter under
for some time
There is ample seating capacity and
the meetings viii no doubt be asuccess.
They viii continue until the first week
in September.
Evening journal., 1905-05-09
ROFFECKER CASE

Chancellor Nicholson this morning set
May 1 as the date on which the records
in che case Of James n. -ioneclxer. Jr.
which has been appealed 10 the State SUI
preme Court, must be certified to. Both
Mr. Honecker and his counsel. ex-United
States Senator Anthony Higgins. seem
very hopeful OF the outcome Of the ap-
peal
After some m inor snatters had been dis
posed of the Court Of Chauncery today
adjourned until May n.
Evening journal., 1905-05-09

to sl41.5O in this bill in addition to the
quarterly or yearly allowance.
For these reasons I find it my duty
in the interest Of the taxpayers of this
county and obeying the law as ind
it. to decline to approve this bill in
its present form.
Very respectfully yours.
Philemma Chandler. Comptroller.
-oUIGLEY OBJECTED.
Clerk of the Peace Quigley when the
protest was first presented asked that the
reading Of it be postponed until he could
have a chance of answering it,
Mr. Scott thought the court should hear
the protest at once so they would know
what they are acting upon. The report
was then read.
After it was read Mr.. Brown moved that
1t be referred back to the committee on
attorney. clerk and sheriff.
Mr.. McTarlin, who is chairman of the
committee said they had agreed to sub
nit the matter 10 the judges OF the SUI
perior Court at the coming session for a
decision and he made a motion 10 that
effect.
Mr.. Brown then withdrew his motion
referring the matter TO the committee.
Mr.. Quigley said it would probably have
to be taken 10 the court on a case stated.
He said he was anxious to have the mat
ter finally settled, as he considered il a
fair bill in every way. He expressed him.
self as being pleased that the commits
sioners were thinking Of taking il 10 the
upper court. He further said he had been
annoyed a great deal by criticism every
time he presented his quarterly bill and
for that reason he would like the upper
court 70 decide the matter.
Mr.. Scott said he did not believe tho
judges would take up the subject Hy
said if the courts attorney had giver
the comptroller an opinion on the matter
he had not rendered it 20 the court Mr.
Scott thought the correct procedure would
be for Mr.. Knowles to submit an opinion
to the court.
Comptroller Chandler said he under
stood the committee told the attorney t,
Nhold the matter up.
Mr.. Scott remarked that il the courts
attorney would not give a decision Their
were others who would.
Mr.. Salmon asked the comptroller if thl
charges he objected TO were the sam,
that were made by the clerk OF the peac
during the four years he was a membe
Of thee ourt. Mr.. Chandler said he wa
never a member of the committee whlcl
Mad the bill in charge.
, Mr.. Scott remarked: "Well, you wer
: president of the Court and therefore al
] ex-oGicio member Of the committee"
Mr.. Chandler said he was never con
suited about the matter.
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE.
! The motion TO refer the subject TO tn
judges was voted down and on motion q
= Mr.. Scott it was referred to the CON
4 mittee on attorney, clerk and sheriff.
Mr.. Quigley stated that II Mr.. Chand
= ler's contention was correct he had bee
( oyerpaid as Ae has already beenralIove
: $500 on the bill with the consent Of III
8 Comptroller
?. A resolution was passed ordering a wal
: rant 10 be drawn I'm favor OF Horace {
I Knowles. counsel for the court for ss5
I for extra services rendered during n
!. session Of the Legislature.
The members are visiting the Ferris II
y dustrial School this afternoon.
Evening journal., 1905-05-09
Fountains ore DAMAGED.

Members of the Wilmington Fountain
Society are complaining Of the damage
which the fountains erected AT various
points about the city are being sub
jected to by mischievous boys and reck-
less drivers of teams. The association
has offered SO reward for the conviction
of anyone caught damaging the foun-
tains and the members inted to prose-
cute an those brought before the court
on such charges The fountains are
beneficial.
Evening journal., 1905-05-09
ImbIbsd too Freely in Chester.

Thomas Alexander and William ANN
strong. Of this city, imbibed too freely
of intoxicants in Chester, Pa, on Satur-
day and were arrested. When arranged
before Mayor Berry, on Sunday morn
ing, Alexander was fined $40 and in de-
fault was committed to the county jail
at Media, for thirty days. Armstrong
was mulcted in the sum of SO and in
default will serve three days in the
Chester lOclx-up.
Evening journal., 1905-05-09
ID To-. "a -.

AInew hiri hnuet Hoihg hhilt IN the
zoo in north Brandywine Park when
completed it viii be stocked with birds
OF an kinds.
Wilmington Aerie, Fraternal order OF
Eagles, has secured the plans for it's
new Eagle house and work will be com-
mencod in a few days The eagles viii
be secured and placed I'm the house just
as soon as IL is finished
Evening journal., 1905-05-09
Color Voters Have a Smoker.

J. Harry Weeks presided at a meeting
and smoker OF the colored Republicans
of the Fifth ward last night. Addresses
were made by Colonel Horace Wilson,
Henry Robinson. David layton, James
Riley, j. Harry Weeks. James II. Morris,
sylvester ID. Townsend, Jr.. James a..
oliver and Ambrose Wilson.
Evening journal., 1905-05-09
All Day Meeting.

The Christian and Missionary Alliance
will hold an ail-day meeting on Thurs
day in Alliance han, no. 6l0 Adams
street, at 1890 a. M, 2 and 7.30 p. m.
The Rev. W. A. Cramer of Cleveland,
Ohio. is expected to speak. The public
is invited.
Evening journal., 1905-05-09
LOST. FOUND. REWARD.

LOsT-On Friday afternoon. May 6.
about o'clock in going from
Harrison street and Delaware avenue
to Country Club, on trolley. large silver
belt buckle attached to white ribbon.
avenue. MayS-2t.
Evening journal., 1905-05-09
Homina Piaeons Liberated.

From a basket twenty-five homing
pigeons were liberated at the French
street station at 1O.15 o'clock today.
The birds were sent here for liberation
Evening journal., 1905-05-09
Car Strikes Mule Team.

Car No. 3l4 of the Darby line last
evening struck a Neam of mules on
Market street, between Second and
Third. Smith was tossed from the
wagon into the street and slightly
hurt, but The wagQn ard mules tycra
not damaged. The team was owned By
Arthur Sidweil and was driven by a boy
named William Smith.
Evening journal., 1905-05-09
Marl.smen al nouer.

Special 90 The Evening Journal
Dover. May 9-Dovcr and Kent county
marlssmen had field day yesterday at
the Dover Gun Clubs range William H..
Reed was high gun for the day A. B.
Richardson was second and J. B. Cleaver
third. The pther high scores were:
Evening journal., 1905-05-09
At Alliance Hall.

An all day meeting will be held at the
Christian and Missionary Alliance on
Thursday. The Rev. W. A. Cramer, Of
Cleveland. Ohio, will speak.
Evening journal., 1905-05-09
Engines In Collision.

BY one engine butting into another
at the round house at Todd's Cut yes
terday afternoon "A portion OF the round
house was knocked down.
Evening journal., 1905-05-09
ss,Wbat the Doctor Said. p

The Rev. r. a. Elwood viii lecture in
Red Lion NJ. L. Church this evening. His
Evening journal., 1905-05-09
FAILED TO TAKE OUT LICENSE
Fifty Merchants and Manufacturers
May Be Indicted.

There are about fifty merchants and
manufacturers who have failed TO get
out state license from the office Of the
clerk Of the peace. Attorney-General
Richards has sent them notices to the
effect that unless they take out a license
they will be indicted at the coming ses-
sion OF the Court OF General Sessions.
Evening journal., 1905-05-09
THE WEATHER.

Tomorrow promises to be
fair to partly cloudy, slightly
cooser. Thursday fair, slight
changes.
Evening journal., 1905-05-09
Wilminoton stook ouotations-

Reported By Scott & Co. Bankers and
Brokers.
Bid and asked nom
Newport daily independent., 1905-03-25
IN SOCIETY,"

WOMAN'S CLUB ELECTS OFFICERS.
 The annual meeting of the Woman's club was held at the home of Mrs. s. M. Beattie on Friday afternoon, with an attend ance of eleven members.
 The program was set aside to allow time for the election of officers and adelegate to the state federation, to be held in April at Eureka Springs. The balloting was spirited and widened the sympathy of the club for the masculine interest in the game of politics.
 It resulted in the election cf Mrs. Chas. H. Wilmans as presi- dent, Mrs. o. D. Watson vice. president, and Mrs. R. M. John- son secretary, and delegate to the state federation.
 The names of applicants for membership in the club were not voted upon, owing to limited time.
 After the business of the club was concluded it was told by Mrs. R. M. Johnson of the en- frightened laws of Arkansas for protection of women, proving this much slandered member of Uncle Sam's family the most chivalrous of the states.
Newport daily independent., 1905-03-25

residing in the levee district and having large interests there, manifested by you in the ap- pointments you have made in this county, can not overlook.
 T make no question of your action in the other counties com- posing the levee district. My observations are made entirely upon your action in this county, where you have taken one who has no direct and immediate in- terest in the levee, who does not reside in the district, and, as far as the record shows, one who owns no land in the district and contributes nothing toward pay ing the taxes he is empowered to levy and disburse. Hoping that your future acts may be better advised, I am, most respectfully yours, etc.,
 JAMES RUSSELL. ;"
Newport daily independent., 1905-03-25

met with approval in the senate, is receiving much attention and, if a solution of the mob evil, should meet with adoption in the house. Under this act, in cases where mob violence is feared, it becomes the duty of the sheriff to notify the circuit judge of the facts. Then the judge shall en- panel a special grand jury and provide for the legal trial of the
 From present indications the senate will probably adopt the bill providing state aid for high schools. A board of commission CTS on preparatory schools for the encouragement of higher ed ucation is named to consist of the governor, superintendent of pub lie instruction, the secretary of state, the chief justice of the su- preme court and the president of the state university, one of whom is to visit each high school every year. High schools with a four year course are to have $500 state aid; three-year course schools $400, and two-year course schools $500.
 House bill No. 460 (KeeD, au- thorizing the board of directors of school district No. "A, in Jack son county, to mortgage it's prop erty, was read the first and sec ond times Friday.
 If the senate and governor take similar action to that of the house upon Eldridge's bill it will be unlawful to fish except with hook and line in Woodruff and Independence counties.
Newport daily independent., 1905-03-25
HARD TO SECURE
 JURY FOR TUCKER.

El Dorado, March "A. Thurs day was the third day of the pro- ceedings in the case of the state vs. Guy B. Tucker on charge of killing John Parnell. Again but slow progress was made in the task of selecting jurors.
 Out of forty veniremen exam ined yesterday, five jurors were chosen, making six altogether thus far secured. The state has objected to nine and the defense to four.
 One hundred and nine persons have been examined, and from these but six jurors have been taken.
Newport daily independent., 1905-03-25

Manhattan Shirts, Crow Trousers, Knox and Hawes Hats, Warehouse Cravats, Lord & Taylor Hosiery, Edwin Clapp Shoes to be found here. That's all. Get the habit.