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Evening journal., 1905-09-02
WILMINGTON NEGROES
COMMITTED TO PRISON
Ouartette of Colored Men
Each Get 5 Months and
a Fine of $500

Judge Hemphill in West Chester yester-
day imposed a sentence Of $50 fine and
three months Imprisonment on Isaac An
derson. Samuel Chinchin, Charles Hood.
an colored and Jack Farrell, the col
ored pueilist oil OF Wilmington, who were
arrested in this city two months ago and
taken to Pennsylvania on requstion.
charged with gambling and selling liquor
without a license. at the quarterly meet
ing of colored people az Pennsboro.
Richard Short, also colored. who gave
bail did not put in his appearance and
the case of Joseph Welsh who Is in jail
In Wilmington. wac continued until the
next term.
Churchill, Hood and Anderson entered
pleas Of guilty.
FARRELL. who was charged with Illegal
liquor selling. and also with gambling.
first pleaded not guilty TO the chifge of
selling liquor without a license. but when
the trial was about to begin witho ew his
rlca OF not Guilty and pleaded guilty to
selling 14roi. Thee harge OF gambling
was dI0lued
Evening journal., 1905-09-02
BIC CELEBRATION
ON LABOR DAY
Parade in the Morning and
Picnic at Brandywine
Springs
FATHER OF LABOR" TO SPEAK

All arrangements have been cen-
pleted for the Labor Day celebration
on Monday next, and It Is expected
that the day viii be one OF this
greatest that has been seen in Will
mlngton for a number OF years. There
win be a parade in the morning and
plenty OF music and enthusiasm
Egan's Band OF Delaware has been
engaged by the Machinist's Union
and viii occupy the right Of line
S. H. Fairlamb. of Carpenters Union
has been elected chief marshal by ball
lot Of the Central Labor Union deie-
gates. and has selected as to his aides
10. b. Cole, A. r.. Sayior and Harry
Behen. an OF the Central Union. Mr..
Behen being president and Mr.. Saylou
secretary.
The parade will move at $50 O'Clock
in the morning. and In the afternoon
there win be "a celebration at Brandy
wine Springs Park.
FORMATION OF PARADE.
The formation Of the parade win ba
as foloys:
Chief Marshal Fairlamb and aidoss
committee of Central Labor Unions
band Patternmakers' Union; bands
Machnists Union; band. Mouiders'
Union.
Second division-Band. Bakers .
/ cigarmakers Bartenders' Brewery
Workers Typographical Unions.
Third division-Band. Tnsmiths'
Union; band. Painters Locals No. 4f9.
634 and 971; band. Carpenters Locals 3
Nos 626 and 1926. band. Bricslayers'
Union. Electrical Workers. Plumbers
and Hod Carriers.
The first division viii form on King
street right resting on Ninth. The sec-
ond division win form on French street
right resting on Ninth. east side; the
third division viii form on French
street west side, right resting on
Ninth.
The route viii be down Ninth Il
Walnut, TO Tenth to Pine. TO Fourth
TO Market. to Ninth. to Madison. e.
/ Fourth, counter march on Fourth D.
. Jackson. TO Washington to Seventh. q
Market and dismiss.
At Brandywine Springs there win bl
j an kinds Of amusements. besides tn
p speaking. under the old elm tree, %.
4 p. J. Mcguire OF Philadelphia. am
known as "Thc Father OF Labor Day.
and the Trolley Rider and the Crani
There viii be a specially stron
a vaudeville show at the band stant
y which together with an ihe othe
p amusements etc. viii be under tn
. auspices Of the trades unions.
It is expected that the day win b
more largely observed in Wilmington
than ever before.
Evening journal., 1905-09-02
HITCH OCCURS
OVER SAKHALIN
apan Insisted Russia Should
Not Fortify Her Half Of /
Island
MlEAO0's ENJOYS FINALLY WON

Portsmouth. n. H.. Sept 2-The
peace envoys of Japan and Russia, IL
was expected. would meet az the Navy
Yard to-day for the last time before
the signing OF the treaty OF peace 10
dispose OF the protocol Of the last meet
ing of Tuesday. when the peace agree
ment was so unexpectedly reached.
The time Of the meeting Of the ENJOYS
has not been officially announced. II
WIN be purely a formal matter, but
Is necessary TO the completion.
Professor Martens. who Is drafting
the treaty for the Russians and Mr..
Denison the American legal advisor OF
the Japanese commission, are anxious
that the protocol should be signed as
soon as possible as they cannot come
plete the drawing mp OF the article on
the division Of Sakhalin until the
minutes Of the meeting at which the
agreement was reached shall have been
formally ratified by both governments.
Mr.. Dennlson insisted that provl-
sion should be inserted IN the artiel,
that Russia should not fortify her por.
tion of the island. To this Mr.. Ma.
artens would not agree without con.
sulting his chief. Consequently n,
more work could be done on the treatS
until the point had been disposed o.
The envoys met last night and reach
ed an agreement but only after con
siderable difficulty. Russia al first di,
not want 10 agree TO the Japanese de
mnnd that she should not fortlfy he
territory. Japan was obdurate anl
would 80 no further unless the pro
vision should be inserted.
NJ. Witte and Baron Rosen. after
/ conference. finally agreed and tn
article was so worded that under ~
circumstances can either side bull
Ifortiiications upon Sakhalin ISLAM
without breaking faith. This Is IN
final real difficulty which the delegate
have encountered during the work q
drawing the formal treaty.
Evening journal., 1905-09-02
HA7TIE'S IRE
WAS RUFFLED
Attacked by Several Women
She Swings Beer Pitcher
With Telling Effect
ONE VICTIM GOES 10 HOSPITAL

Hardly able to speak because Of a head
GEAR Of bandages. cornela Bass
colored. appeared in City Court today as
The prosecuting witness in the case of
Hattie Benson. also colored. charged with
assault and battery
cornelia presented a forlorn appearance
and ii was with dimculty that she told
the story of the assault committed on
her. for her jaw is broken and she has
several cuts Of various lengths and depths
located on the frontspiece Of her era
mum. She was the victim Of mistaken
identity. the Benson woman, it is
understood. was after the scalp Of Renie
seyfuss, also Of the children of Ham. The
latter, however. escaped the beating that
was coming her way by the skin of her
teeth.
AZ result of the assault committed on
her the Bass woman has been patient
at the Delaware Hospital since Wednes-
day night. when the trouble occurred.
The scene Of the affray, Fifteenth ana
French street. the participants, accord
ing 10 Cornelia Bass. herself and Hattie
Beason. according to the latter there were
"A.
The defendant was rushing the duck
al the time with a good sized chinaware
..growler." She alleges that she was SET
,iDon by between three or forty-ieur
women who loved her not. and was being
made a football of when she brought het
beer pitcher into play and for time
threatened to annihilate the enemy COM
pletely. Several swings Of the ptcnei
meant for Renie Reyfuss, put Cornei'a
Bass out Of business. As Hattie's ire was
by this time RULED to its fullest extent
the attacking force withdrew
Things looked black for the defendant
BY the time her enemies got through CIV
ing their evidence but game to the core
she made garrison finish, and impressed
the court that in using her 'growler' as
a weapon she was only defending herself
against the combined attack Of the enemy
She got on with a fine Of SIS and costs
ASSAULTED HIS BEST GIRL
William L. Lewis. colored. was fined
500 and costs for assaulting' his lady low
k.acy Cosweu. The two. according TO Lucy
ilate been keeping company for fve year
but as all long courtships usually end
iwilliam with feeling akin 10 proprietor
ship finally rufied Lucy's animosity an'
not stoppine there proceed TO beat her oi
a cellar door in Tatnall street betweel
Fourth ana Fifth. He cut cash in he
face which required two stitches to clos
lp and otherwise abused her.
BOYS SENT TO FERRIS SCHOOL.
Lewis Norris and Perry Lewis. two col
bred boys. were committed to the Ferri
School Both were arraigned on charge
,f larceny and with the latter particu
arly. the police have had much trouble.
Patrolman serson had difficulty in cap
turing young Lewis. When the latte
saw the officer coming he ran into tn
house and finally with the aid Of rain
ipout reached the roof
Evening journal., 1905-09-02
WORST MARKET DAY
IN PAST FIVE YEARS"
Purchasers are Few and
Money Appears to Be
Scarce

This is the worst market day that
has been experienced in five years"
said a King street merchant this
morning, when asked the condition Of
trade
In response 10 a question why such
was the case he replied that people
did not appear to have money and as
a consequence were buying sparingly.
The storm, however. had its effect on
the condition Of trade.
Sickle pears are making their ap-
pearance at so cents per basket. New
York state plums are in at from 25 to
40 cents per basket. Apples are SELL
ing at from % to 40 cents by the bas-
.ket. Peaches are done and good can
taloupes have followed suit There
are plenty of water melons at 10 to
25 cents. Celery is plentiful at to
cents per stalk.
Evening journal., 1905-09-02
10 Form New Lodae.

In Knights Of Pythias Hall. at Sew
enth and King streets last evening
about 25 members of the proposed
new lodge soon TO be formed met. II
was reported that 100 men had all
ready signed and II is confidently ex-
pected that at least 200 names will
be on the roll when the lodge is form
ed.
It was decided to hold another
meeting on Friday evening next when
a name for the new organization viii
be selected and date for the insti-
tuition fixed.
Evening journal., 1905-09-02
Annual Meeting Of Y. ". c. 7. u.

Members Of the Womans' Chris-.
tian Temperance Union held their an.
nual meeting yesterday afternoon at
the headquarters No. 100 West
Eighth street.
The superintendents of the differ
ent departments read their reports of
the years work. Election Of officers
were held. The officers elected are:
President. Mrs. L. w. Emerson; vice.
president. Mrs. Robert Ferguson; re-
cording secretary. Mrs. ELI Mendin-
hall; corresponding secretary, Mrs.
John b. Martin: treasurer. Mrs. NJ.
A. Taggart resigned. Mrs. r. c. Nc
Call was appointed by the president
to be assistant recording secretary.
Evening journal., 1905-09-02
zoo ASSOCIATION MEETING
Executive COMMITTEES to Secure Plans
for a Building.

The Board Of Managers Of the Will
mington Free Zoo Association, held
meeting in the Board of Trade room
last night.
The executive committee was directed
to secure the necessary plans for the
future development of the free zoo IL
cluding plans for a building which
could be built in small sections at
time at a corespondingly small cost.
The finances Of the association We're
also considered and it was determined
to proceed just as carefully as possible
until assured of funds sufficient to en-
large the exhibition and maintain 1t
are in hand.
Evening journal., 1905-09-02
AFTER ATHLETIC GROUNDS
Irish American Association Consider
ina Purchase Of Field for Sports.

The Irish American Association,
which organized some time ago and
purchased the large property Of the
Central Hotel in French street between
Sixth and Seventh streets. is now look
ing for a piece Of ground for the pur-
pose of using it for field sports and
other. amusements.
A tract land fronting on the Chris
tiana river beyond Market street
bridge which is owned by the Nc
Cormick Brothers. is being favorably
considered and may be purchased at
an early date.
Evening journal., 1905-09-02
SHIPPERS DOOM is SEALED
He Will Re Hanged at EIkton Within
Few Weeks.

Elkton. Nd. Sept. John NJ Sim
pers. of Philadelphia, the condemned
murderer Of Albert Constable the Elk
ton lawyer. will probably pay the PEN
atty of his crime on the gallows
within the next few weeks. The time
allowed for an appeal expired yester-
day but nothing has. been done in the
matter.
The papers IN the case were today
forwarded to Governor Warfeld. who
win set the day for Simp0rs' execu-
ton.
Evening journal., 1905-09-02
Miss Elsie Howett to sinu.

At the morning service at Rodney
Street Presbyterian Church tomorrow
Miss Elsie Howett, alto, will sing a
solo.
in the evening VIII be CKotchmass)
Even Me. with bass solos by Mr. Har-
ringtop. The morning service viii open
with Dudley Bucks TIE Deum IN F..
The Sunday school will be as usual in
the Afternoon, 2.30 p. IN.
Evening journal., 1905-09-02
Mr.. ELWOoD AT SHELuPoT
Closing Gospel Meeting Of the Season.
at the Park.

The Rev. r. A. Eiwood viii close his
series OF Gospel meetings in shellpot
Park tomorrow afternoon at $50 o'clock.
The subject OF his address viii be Tho
Rewards Of Labor" The workingmen OF
the city are specially invited 20 attend.
Egan's Band OF Delaware viii render
special music and It IS expected. il tho
day shall be clear. that there viii be %
large attendance.
Evening journal., 1905-09-02
Resigns His Position.

Charles NJ. Murch. who has held the
position Of paymaster Of the Harlan
and Hollingsworth Company for a
number OF years. has resigned his po-
sition. The place has not been filed
permanently but r. Barrett Lank a
clerk in the employ of the corporation.
is now at Mr.. Murch's desk. Although
he has several positions in view Mr..
Murchs resignation is much regretted
by those who have come in contact
with him daily,
Evening journal., 1905-09-02
FOUND BODY WHILE CUNNING
Unknown White Man Drowned Near
Holly Oak.

The body Of an unknown white man
was found floating in the Delaware river
near Holly oak yesterday afternoon by
George Guest who was cunning for reed
birds. Near the body was batteau with
out oars and 1t Is believed that the man
was accidentally drowned.
Coroner william T, Pwks was notified
but owing 70 the tide. the body could not
be brought to this city last evening and
was made fast TO a stake until today.
The body is now at the morgue and
awaits identification.
Evening journal., 1905-09-02
Russian Army Hears Of Peaee.

Gunshu Pass. Manchuria, Sept de
layed) The first intimation Of an agree
ment between the peace plenipotentiaries
was printed in todays issue Of the army
organ. but NJ. Wittes message TO Em-
peror Nicholas. received today was held.
Arrangements for the establishment OF
neutral zone between the armies pend
ing rehabilitation have been made.
Evening journal., 1905-09-02
peIaware RaptIst union.

The Delaware Baptist Union viii hold
its next meeting in this city on October
10 and H.
The union comprises the churches IN
this city state and adjacent counties
OF Pennsylvania, and Is an important
body.
Evening journal., 1905-09-02
pr. klnn Relurn..

The Rev. and Mrs. william Writ
King have returned from Walton Lake.
Dr. King win omclate at Grace M. r.
Church tomorrow.
In the afternoon the Sunday School
with the exception OF the primary de-
partment, viii reopen. and there will
be interesting exercises.
Evening journal., 1905-09-02
Pretty ssaford Wedding.
Special 10 Tho Evening journal.

SDeclaI 20 Iho EVemng JouTnaL
seaford. Sept. IA pretty wedding
took place at Reliance, Nd. on Thursday
night. the contracting parties being
Leonas Grimth and Mabel Graham. both
OF Dorchester county. Md. The ceremony
was performed by the Rev. Thomas
Wheeler. pastor Of Gethsemane M. p.
Church.
Evening journal., 1905-09-02
Death Of Mrs. Gibbons.

Mrs Mary r. Gibbons. wife OF Will
liam H. Gibbons. Of the firm OF Glib
bons and Moore. died at her home. No.
914 Madison street. yesterday. Her
funeral win take place on Monday
morning with high mass in Sacred
Heart r. c. Church.
Evening journal., 1905-09-02
DTI ITUTN NUUTHl
Prominent Couple to Be Married.
Snecial 10 The Evening InurnaI.

James Carpenter. of near Odessa, have
the marriage of their
daughter, Hester to Lester Naylor. also
of near Odessa. The ceremony was
performed by Presiding Elder Koons. Of
Smyrna, on Wednesday July s. 1905.
Evening journal., 1905-09-02
saI,inorean Win Make Address.

Al the Labor Day celebration On Mon
day at Brandywine Springs William J.
Ogden. a well-known Baltimore orator,
win deliver an address on the Initiative
and Referendum" While here he will be
the guest OF Francis /. DUPONT,
Evening journal., 1905-09-02
eunner shoots His Doc.

Humphrey Lynch. the proprietor OF the
Hotel Lynch, in West Fourth street. ac-
cidentally shot his valuable bird dog
yesterday while cunning for reed birds
The animals leg will probably have to
be amputated
Evening journal., 1905-09-02
HOLDS
ITS INITIAL MEETING
Coal Inquiry Is on But
Affidavit Is Not Yet
Read

The investigation committee appointed
by the Board OF Education TO investigate
the charge Of tampering with coal bids
against one Of the members Of that body
held its initial meeting last night. The
chairman, Thomas j. Sullivan. was in
structed to summon proper witnesses for
the hearing and TO fix a date for the
same.
The resignation Of William Oscar
Brown, one Of the members Of the oom-
mittee was received and accepted and
Thomas T.. O'Donnel was appointed to
succeed him. Mr.. Brown gave as his rea-
son for declining to serve the fact that he
was member Of the committee that re-
ceived the bids. His letter Of declination
follows.
DR.. E. C. shortlidge, President OF the
Board OF Education.
Dear Sir: Believing as do that II would
not be right or proper for me to act as
a member Of the investigating commit
tee in view OF the fact that / am a men,
ber of the committee on coal and was
present when those bids were considered
and contract awarded, and the coal bid
having been mentioned i'm connection with
the investigation, I must respectfully
decline to act as a member Of that COM
mittee, but would request as a member
OF the full board. a full, fair and most
rigid investigation Of all its transactions
Very truly yours,
William Oscar Brown.
The much talked about amdavit in the
case was not read and the members re.
fused to divulge the name Of the accused
member. The committee will act as
jury and viii decide whether the evidence
in the case warrants trial by the ful
board.
Evening journal., 1905-09-02
Two New Letter carriers.

Postmaster William II. Heaid issued
an order yesterday appointing two addi-
tional letter carriers. The men appointed
are Rudolph Leg and Frederick II. Rich
ards.
Evening journal., 1905-09-02
chandler-Lank.

at the home Of the brides parents. No
1920 West Tenth street. Miss Essie Chand-
lcr and Alvin b. Lank We're married by
the Rev c. Nadel oJres, pastor Of Cook
man NJ. z. Church.
Evening journal., 1905-09-02

LOsT-A silver open-faced watch. Ini-
tials NJ. NJ. l., in going from
Eighth and Franklin to Post once
Reward IL returned to 1914 W. Eighth
81 Aug. so-St.
Evening journal., 1905-09-02
losT. FOUND ANo REWARD.

LOsT-A 1905 w. H. S. class pin. Re-
ward II returned TO this Office.
Aug 30-tf.
Evening journal., 1905-09-02
Trip Throuqh New ENGLAND.

Charles F. Curley. the well-known
attorney, has returned from a trip
through New England.
Evening journal., 1905-09-02
COOCH'S BRIDGE CELEBRATION
snsolal to The EvenIne Journal.

Special 70 The Evening journal.
Newark. Sept. 2-To-morrow win be
the anniversary Of the battle at Cooch's
Brodge. but as the date fall son sun
day the celebration will take place on
Monday A basket picnic VIII be held,
after which there viii be speeches and
the singing of national airs.
Evening journal., 1905-09-02
Preachers to Meet.

The Wilmington Preachers Associa-
ton will resume their weekly meetings
on Monday morning. The order Of the
day viii be in charge Of the Rev. c.
w. Prettyman. of New Castle, chair
manof the board of curators. DR.. w.
W. King is the president.
Evening journal., 1905-09-02
wlIminaton stook ouotation..

Reported by scott q Co. Bankers and
,~r1roru
Evening journal., 1905-09-02
CHIEF JUSTICE At LAUREL CAMP
Special to The Evening Journal.

Special to The Evening Journal.
Laurel, Sept 2.-For the past two
weeks Laurel has presented the as
pect Of the deserted village Tne
LAUREL Bethel Camp has been the at
traction that has left scarcely enough
people in town to give the appearance
Of business.
The attendance at camp has been
large. the best day being
estimated at over six thousand. To-
morrow viii be the last day OF the
camp. Chief Justice Lore will be the
speaker in the afternoon and a big
day is expected.
Evening journal., 1905-09-02
THE WEATHER.

Tomorrow promises to be
generally showory, fresh
winds. Monday partly cloudy
and slightly warmer.
Evening journal., 1905-09-02

comes to Wilmington viii have an
opportunity to show what really
great city she is. Everybody
help.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1905-12-14

| commerce trustees caDlegram was
authorized to be sent F. NJ. Hatch. the
Chambers Washington representative,
to the effect that the commercial
-bodies are ready to send on commit
tee Of business men to work for the
naturalization of the Presidents rec.
concentrations to Congress that this
Territory be given, for. say, twenty
years, 70 per cent of the internal rev.
enue and customs receipts for fortifi.
cations and improvements.
1t was understood that the cable
should ask of Hatch whether the plan
was agreeable to him.
This meeting did not altogether re-.
veal that uhanimity Of opinion which
might have been expected of gather.
ing ,called to back proposed benefits
for ALL The question whether MIR. +.
NJ. Hatch would approve of the move
was raised and 1t was also suggested
that the President might resent the
action as in the nature of interference.
Strange to say 1t was possible for the
Chamber of Commerce to take this SER
iously, rather than as a huge joke.
Geo. W. Smith, president of the Mer.
chants Association, presided, at the
suggestion Of +. J. Lowrey, president
of the Chamber. Smith stated the
meetings object, remarking that the
recommendations for Hawaii had first
oeen maze by the Governor ana theh
by the President to Congress. He was
heartily in favor of sending bust.
ness men committee from the isiahds
10 urge tne fresideht policy.
j. II. Gait, acting as secretary, said:
WINE the PRESIDENT mas recon-
mehded TINS Appropriation IN MS mes
sage, IL Is tar from meaning we are
going 10 secure IL from congress WITH
out a great deal OF work and energy
ana influence Drought TO Dear upon
congressman. ,
III we can get such an appropria'
ZION from congress IL means that In the
next twenty years we VIII nave set
aside Tor us between hiteen ana TWEEN
~ millions OF dollars TO be expended
right mere. III precedent OF TINS
KIND Is established, hawaii might lat
er on get BACK ABOUT all tnat sne mas
PAID over IN duties 10 the united
STATES
what Is going TO be the best way
10 nnuehce Congress 10 make THIS ap'
Precipitation? Certainly one OF the hrst
some way all the congressman and
make them know that we are very
much interested in this and that we
ought to have Il.
we nave men now at washington
representing US, put we heeu srea'
naIIa,, Ma - hann oon,,I,,an -,
men go on to Washington. think the
mere fact OF the committee going all
the way from Hawaii to work for such
an appropriation will have a good eff
feet.
Il think It would be wise to have
representatives in this committee from
the other islands. My suggestion
would be to communicate with the dit
fereDt islands on this matter. II one
representative goes from each of the
other islands-Hawaii, Maui and IA
uai-we should have two from Oahu.
Il don't think any state or territory