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Evening journal., 1906-08-11
SPONGE FILTERS
TO BE USED
Bids For Preliminary Plant
Will BE Opened On
Monday
WATER PLANT OF
IMMENSE PROPORTIONS

At tho meeting OF the Board Of Water
Commissioners on Monday afternoon
sealed proposals for the construction and
erection Of preliminary filter reesrvoir
and house will be opened.
The bids are asked pursuant 10 resolu-
ton Of the Board to construct prelimi-
nary filter pending the completion of the
projected beds on the Weldin farm.
The specifications call for a filter house
one-story in height over the filter beds.
The dimensions of this building are Us
feet by 10. feet.
The beds to be constructed are ten In
number, each 14is feet wide by 100 feet
long and capable Of iltering one and one
half million gallons of water every a
hours The capacity Of the entire ten beds
will be about 100000 gallons daily.
The style of the filter will be what Is
known as the sponge filter and the water
will be forced through a layer OF broken
stone, a layer OK coke or charcoal and
through a layer. Of fine sponge into the
clear water reservoir.
The number OF bidders, It is anticipated,
will be small owing 10 the terms upon
which the city agrees TO pay for the
work. Specifications provide that one-hali
the cost OF construction shall be paid In
February. 1903 and the balance in 1903. Il
Is understood. however, that several
firms are willing to finance the enterprise
on that basis.
Evening journal., 1906-08-11
RAIN AND WARM SUN RIOTS
STATES FINE PEACH CROP

Contrary to the expectations OF fruit
growers Dclawares peach crop will not
yield 100000 baskets this year as was
predicted because the fruit IS now rotting
on the trees. The crop will not yield half
that amount.
Tho ro,ting Of the crop is due TO the
incessant rains follow. by warm weather.
In every orchard the peaches are spot
ted and are unit for market In MANY
Instances when they reach Philadelphia
the commission men find they are
total. loss. Kent county growers arc dis
hcartened and IN many Instances refuse
TO spend tho money TO pull the peaches
The only fortunate growera are those who
have tho Reeves variety and they arc
bringing from 81 20 S-sO per basket at the
railroad stations. Tho agents who are IN
Delaware from the big cities are runni1g
up the price Of the best peaches because
no.hing but prime fruit viii stand to be
shipped TO Boston or other cities.
Peaches in the principal orchard in
New Castle county. that Of Mark n.
Clcavor farm. near Delaware City. are
in such condition that Mr.. clsaver Is feed
ing them TO hia hogs
Collector Of Customs David S. Clark
said that he never before knew peaches
10 escape the frost and the June fan 70
be rotted BY rains.
Evening journal., 1906-08-11
LYNCHER, GUILTY,
GETS IS YEARS
Convicted On Friday For Kill
Inc Of Negroes on Monday
at Salisbury. N. c.

SALISBURY. n. c., Aug. 1i-What
is said 10 be the hrst instance Of the
conviction Of a lyncher in the history
Of the state was furnished here last
night. George Hail. white, and a
former convict. OF Montgomery county
n. c.. who was one OF the party that
Monday night iynched three negroes In
Jail here for the murder Of the Lyerly
family. was found guilty Of conspiracy
in connection with that crime and was
sentenced to fifteen years in the peni-
tentiary.
Hairs trial ended at seven o'clock.
The Jury was out only thirty-hve min
utes and returned then with a verdict
of guilty aftor several witnesses had
been heard. Judge b. T. Long sent
Ienced Hall to the maximum term pro-
vided for by law-hfteen years az hard
labor in the penitentiary. He was not
remanded 70 Jail
The evidence against Han was over
whciming His counsel has appealed
on the ground that Governor Glenn
was IN Atlantic City when the Special
Term at which Hall was tried was or
dered. and that, being out Of the
states bounds, he had no jurisdiction.
The State sprung a surprise in the
trial to-day when the offense against
ltbe prisoner was changed from murd-
or to conspiracy When the court was
called TO order this morning, former
Representative T. J. Klutz announced
his client would contend that the court
was unlawful. II was argued that the
Governor could not sign commission
for such court unless he was In the
state. and Il was claimed that he was
at Atlantic City n. J.
Klutz asked that a subpoena be is-
sued for Governor Glenn and have him
drought TO court TO testify. This was
done and the Chief Executive Of the
state was sworn and questioned about
his whereabouts on July II, the day
that the call for the court was made
/ He said that he was in Atlantic CIT,
y j.. but in order to DO what he coul'
10 prevent a lynching he wired MI
private secretary to issue the commits
sion and sign his name to IL. This h
considered the proper thing to do.
The objection of the defendant wa
overruled and the trial proceeded. TIL
witness was David W. Julian, a deput'
sheriff. who testified that he saw Hal
leading a mob Of about thirty mer
some of whom the witness knew. Th
officer had in custody man he ha'
arrested at the Jail. Hall, said tn
witness, carried a hammer and threat
nrd 10 brain him II he did not lib
crate the prisoner. Mr.. Klutz objecte
10 this testimony in its entirety
other testimony was offered in tn
/, afternoon and the case speedily give
TO the jury.
Evening journal., 1906-08-11
SUSSEX UNIONS
FALL INTO LINE

A rousing harmony meeting was held
BY tho Union Republican County Com
mittee OF Sussex county at Georgetown
yesterday. owing to the lateness with
which the call was issued many OF the
committeeman could not attend and the
meeting was adjourned 10 Tuesday next
The sentiment was enthusiastic and
pronounced in favor Of the common pri-
rnaries and convention in September as
provided in the joint call OF chairmen
Ball and Alice and when Tuesday comes
1t is expected that Sussex county Repub-
licans will put themselves on record in n
positive manner. along with the Kent
Union committee for one party, one ticker
and a single ticket.
Evening journal., 1906-08-11
May Purehase Park Lands.

Within a short time it is expected
there VIII be a discussion in City
Council regarding the purchase Of sew
eral tracts Of land desired by the Park
Commission for park purposes.
The land Includes some lots in Glenn
avenue, at Fourteenth and West
streets and the Rosendale Park plot.
Except the Glenn avenue lots all Of the
land is the property OF William Ban
croft and has been held by him for
several years for park purposes and 10
prevent them falling In the hands Of
people who would use them for build
ing purposes.
Some Of the Councilmen are opposed
to the purchase because a considerable
portion Of the money I'm bank was bor-
rowed for the express purpose OF pur-
chasing land for park purposes in the
Fourth ward and they are unwilling
that it should be diverted.
Evening journal., 1906-08-11
HANDY SOUNDS
BRYAN SLOGAN
First Gun Of Democratic Cam
paien Of 1906 Fired in
BaVarian Park
REGISTRATION IS URGED

~ he (6ryan) comes off the boat
with but his shirt and breeohes on
we'll follow him TO vietory."--L. Irving
Handy in an address before the
Twelfth Ward Democratic Club.
At Bavarlan Park, Fourth and du-
Pont streets. last evening. the Twelfth
Ward Democratic Club held an open
air meeting. and fired the first gun OF
the Democratic campaign of 1906 In
this state. IL was at this meeting that
the Hon. l.. Irving Handy sounded the
Democratic slogan for the campaign OF
1907 by announcing practically that
William j. Bryan would be tho candi-
date for Presidential honors under the
Democratic standard.
The meeting was called 20 order by
Frederick samworth. who introduced
state Senator Thomas Monaghan as
chairman. Mr. Monaghan dwelt upon
the necessity Of registration, saying
that he firmly believed that this would
be the last time that registration fec
would be required as the Legislature
OF 1907 would repeal the act
Handy Enthuses Over Bryan
Mr.. Handy was presented as th'
speaker OF the evening. and in th'
course Of his remarks came out fat
footed for William Jennings Bryan, al
Though the free silver end Of Bryanisn
was not touched upon by the speaker
In the opening OF his remarks Nj
Handy spoke OF the sovereignty o
american citizenship and pointed on
that the voter exercised that sover
eignty at the polls In registering
every one shoul1 use his own dolla
and not stoop so low as TO have an
one pay his registration fee.
"Is there a man within the sound
my voicr." said Mr. Handy, "who woul
allow anyone 10 pay his registration e
for him II go. I wish he would rai'
his hand" Much 10 the speakers SUI
prise one individual raised his arr
Mr. Handy explained his action by sa.
ing that his question was evident
misunderstood.
e CONTINUED on PAGE Five)
Evening journal., 1906-08-11
MRS. THAW WEARS
FINERY TO TOMBS
And der Husband Orders
Her TO Discard SOmbre
Ralment

NEW YORK, Aug. Undetermined
that his wife should wear sombre
clothes because he was prisoner in
the Tombs, Harry x Thaw. the slayer
of stanford White, 1t became known
yesterday, ordered her to discard the
alomst shabby costumes Of brown and
black, in which she has visited him,
and TO appear at the Tombs in her
neatest froeks. The result was that
when Mrs. Thaw visited her husband
in the morning she wore a magnificent
costume Of black and white, with big
picture hat. white belt with large
gold buckle. at the back.
Mrs. Thaw's appearance created q
stir in the Tombs. for the dress was al
most gay in appearance, and was in
marked contrast to ones she hitherto
had worn. As she entered the prison
Mrs. Thaw noticed the surprised ex-
preston on the faces Of those who saw
her, and she said:
Il am not wearing this dress Z or
show. Harry has begged me so often
10 come down here in one OF my pretty
dresses that 1 felt obliged to please
him by wearing this one"
III Was cdlu dAcO AAic+A AAAAAg 4 AtAf
felt hurt because II had been remark
ed that his wife was not the beauty
she was described as being. There
were those ungallant enough TO say
that Mrs. Thaw's photographs fiatter-
ed her and that far from being endow-
ed with exceptional beauty, she woull
not attract a second glance in front OF
the F1atiron building. The sombre
lclothes which she wore certainly die
not enhence her appearance. but the
dress she had on yesterday gave hel
girlish appearance and added muci
to her attractiveness.
Thaw's wife remained in the prisoI
about an hour, and after she left thu
prisoner was visited by Clifford w
lHartridge. his lawyer. Hartridge de-
lnied a rumor that he had engaged
James w. Osborne to defend Thaw
and said he had not decided who th'
trial lawyer would be.
II am looking over the field" Hart
ridge said. but there is plenty Of tim
lin which to select my associates
Evening journal., 1906-08-11

WASHINGTON-The famine in
Japan, TO relieve which, America con-
tributed ss20,ooo. is over, according to
Consul John Edward Jones, of Dalny.
A total of S750,000 was used to assist
the half million sufferers.
DURBAN-An Ethiopian preacher
has been sentenced TO six months i'm
prisonment and to receive twenty-five
lashes for alleged sedition.
He offered up prayers in a native
kraal at Harding, asking that strength
be given TO the natives to drive the
whites across the sea-
ST PETERSBURG-Gra Duke
Nicholas Nichoiaievitch. president of
the Council of National Defence, mar
rowly escaped assassination yesterday
afternoon at the hands of the Imperial
Guards IN che guard canlp at Kras-
noye-Selo.
Evening journal., 1906-08-11
DIDN'T WANT
THIS EVIDENCE
Witnesses Could Have Been
Summoned to Tell About
Democratic Corruption
WERE NOT MENTIONED
TO INVESTIGATORS

The investigation is now completed
In the First ward alleged corruption
practices. and. so far as can be learn
ed. the Attorney Generals ofice is
wiser by considerable. datas concerning
Democratic animosity for Republicans.
but has no evidence sufficient to arrest
the leaders OF the Republican party in
the ward, upon whom the investiga-
ton has cast aspersions Of mean
character.
The Attorney-Generars once and
the special counsel engaged BY a few
members OF the Anti-Bribery League.
who have not acted for the league. but
IN a personal capacity. hnd no wit
nesses suggested for investigating
other wards. and the whole proceed
ing Is placed IN the light IN which
The Evening Journal stated the situa-
tion stood.
Democrats viii Escape
No investigation was made Of cor
rupt Democratic practices. but Repub-
licans were under fire. Representa-
tives Of The Evening Journal under
took 20 find out some things which the
Attorney Generals office could not
fail 20 discover insan impartial inves-
ugation Of the practices in the First
ward last election day. The RESULTS
Of this investigation could be briefly
stated as follows;
There would be no trouble 70 sum-
mun witnesses who could testify II
they told the truth about the Demo
cratic campaign in that ward, thai
there were fully Ga Democrats on the
registration list OF the First wax
who were not legally entitled to vote
II would not have been hard 20 dis
cover either that Is Illegal votes wer
taken on the day Of the city electioi
by Democratic election officers afte
they had been duly challenged by Re
, publican election officers.
! Colonization Common
g Democrats can bo found in the Firl
e ward who, II placed on their oatl
: would be compelled TO say that the
!. were Interested ip the cQlonizatio
p repeaters Brought into the ward fro
VI Philadelphia at the primaries and c
election day.
CONTINUED on Fourth Page)
Evening journal., 1906-08-11
CITY GETS
SIX CARRIERS

Owing to the increase in population
of the city and the distance to be COW
erede by the mail carriers in deliver
ing mail Postmaster Conrad petitioned
for an addition TO the force in this
city.
Word was received here this morn
ing that six additional carriers have
been authorized by the Postoff1ce De-
partment for Wilmington.
Evening journal., 1906-08-11
pnmns av sentemher 1.

The 100000 SALON pumps for the new
city pumping station are not likely to az
rive before September first The work on
them is almost finished but shipment viii
not bo made until the contractors have
completed the interior Of the new sta
tion and removed tho scanolding 40 that
tho great pumns may be installed with
out having to be handled twice.
Chief Engineer Leisen expects tho con-
aractors to complete their work on the
interior Of the pumping station by the last
week Of this. month and will notify the
Buffaio. n. Y. mandatory to ship the
pumps that week. II viii take some time
after they arrive to get them in placs
and ready for work
Evening journal., 1906-08-11
MONEY FOR
THE SANITARIUM
War on tuberculosis Begun
in Earnest By New Della
ware Society
$4,000 NEEDED FOR WORK

Plans for the war on tuberculosis IN
this state are being perfected and al
ready a fund has been started which 1t IS
anticipated will soon reach the siOOOO
needed for the buildings.
Application has been made by William
S. Hiiles, counsel for the Delaware Anti
tuberculosis Society for charter. A
plot Of ground for buildings has been
decided to Or. John j. Black by the du-
Points in trust until the society is incor-
porated and canvass for funds has be-
gun.
Architect E l.. Rice, Jr. is busy pre-
pairing plans for the proposed buildings.
A dispensary Tor consumptive patients
will be maintained at -ahe Associated
Charities until the sanitarium is ready for
use.
An appropriation will be asked from the
next legislature in order that the equip
ment may equal that Of the sanitarium at
White Haven.
The movement is-heartily endorsed by
many of the leading citizens OF the State
including DR.. John J. Black, DR.. A. Robin.
Bishop Coleman, Governor Lea, Mayor
wilson anu Juubt 0AdJ anu Alci-'~-" W
the dupont family.
Miss Mabel Sibley Jones. secretary Of
St Barnabas' Guild. Of Philadelphia.
heads the active campaign for funds
One solicitor for the enterprise reports
the following subscriptions: Charles L
Kent. $40; W. J. Ferris. 50; z. +. strang,
81; Mrs. w. Mitchell, 81; Dr. NJ. Green
wood and wife 81: Bishop Coleman. 80;
p. S. dupont, $40: Edward Belts, SO; Irene
dupont. SO: w S. Hilles. SO; Mary E. c.
Flynn. 81; d. NJ. Bates. 81; W. J. Black,
81; L. w Brosius. 81 Josiah Marvel. 81;
H. u. Cavanaugh, 81: Hettie Smith, SO;
Cornelia L. Bowman, 81; Emanuel Os
tericher. 81; Margaret A. Capelle. 81; VII.
liam Beadenkopf. so; DR.. J. B. stuhbs, 81
Harry B. Haskell. 81; Conweu Banton, 81
and Adam Lindsay. $40. Total sl10
Next week the committee will set apar'
day for the canvass OF Ilnds. Tents
win be procured to care for patients unit
such time as the buildings are com
Dleted.
Evening journal., 1906-08-11
LAST TICKS FROM THE WIRE

By Our own Wire, Publishers Press.
FRANKLIN, Pa.-One man was kill
ed and two injured in a rear end col
Hsion between the Pittsburg beef train
and a freight train at the Menango
yards. two miles south Of Franklin to-
day.
CONSTANTINOPLE-A persistent
rumor is current to-day that the Sui
tan. Abdul Hamid II. is dying No
bulletins in regard to his condition
have been issued
WASHINGTON-P Roose-
welt has called upon Secretary OF the
Navy Bonaparte to send to Oyster
Bay a full report on the alleged
furnishing of bad meat and bread
Fuffs to the United States Navy and
the Army by contractors.
Evening journal., 1906-08-11
Welded
IN THIS CITY

Through the Rev. George L. Wolfe
the marriage OF Norris Il. Lorman
and Miss Gertrude L. Coulter was an
nounced this morning. the ceremony
having taken place at Mr. Wolfe's
residence on May 6.
Mr.. Lorman and Miss Coulter are
prominent young society neople OF
Philadelphia and eloped TO Whining
ton to be made one. They desired
that their wedding be kept a secret for
a time. The groom to-day requested
the Rev. Mr.. Wolfe TO make It public.
Evening journal., 1906-08-11
INVITATION MAY
IDENTIFY HIM

While attempting to board a p. B.
& w freight train a few miles north
of Elkton yesterday, an unknown
young white man fell under the wheels
and was cut TO pieces.
on a card found in his pocket was
the name Of Arthur p. Marshall, OF
stln River. Conn.,, and an invitation to
a wedding OF Agnes Grace aMrshan to
William Walmsley. al Middletown,
Conn. The authorities Of both cities
were communicated with in an en-
deavor TO locate the victims relatives.
Evening journal., 1906-08-11
MANY Boats in Port.

In tow Of the tugs New Castle and Bryn
Mawr. the barge Providence was brought
to the yards OF the Harlan and Hollinss'
worth Corporation to-day 70 be repaired
The frult-carrying steamer Florida, VIII
be brought 20 this port for repairs on
Monday.
The steamer Ardent one or the men,
haden fisheries fleet. arrived az the
shipyards Of the Pusey and Jones Com
pany where St will undergo repairs
Tho Goverpment lighthouse tender
zlzania arrived here this morning with
several buoys that need patching and
painting.
Evening journal., 1906-08-11
MUCH CAR WORK

Local plants Will Be Busy After Sep
tember I.
Work at tho local shops Of the Pullman
Car Company promises TO be brisk about
September /. the company having taken
contracts TO build one hundred passenger
cars for several eastern railroads. The
American Car and Foundry Company has
contracted to build 5000 freight cars and
much Of this work will also be done at the
local shops OF the company.
AT this time work in both the Pullman
and the American Car Foundry shops is
duh.
Evening journal., 1906-08-11
Eirs cremates Horse.

Fire early this morning burned to
the ground a small frame stable own
ed by James b. Oberly and located
near mis- brick yard on the outskirts
Of the city A horse. two wagons and
set OF harness. owned by William
Gentry. were burned. The Union Fire
Company extinguished the blaze be-
fore It spread TO other buildings.
Evening journal., 1906-08-11
Window EuII Of Money.

There is a window full of crisp new
five. ten, two and one dollar bills at
Mcmahon Bros. store. Fifth and King
streets. The windows were surrounded
by eager watchers to-day. Small boys
elobwed their way through the large
crowd. eager to get a glimpse Of the
money, scattered promiscuously
through the piles Of carpets and dra-
ueries
Evening journal., 1906-08-11
Ten More Dead Cats.

Omcers Of the Board OF Health are
at loss to know the cause Of so many
deaths in the col family. There were
six dead cats found on the streets yes
terday and four more were added 70
the list to-day.
Evening journal., 1906-08-11
To eoIdey's for a Business Education.

Florencio de Blauck arrived in Whining
ton to-day direct from Havana, Cuba, 10
enter Goldey College. He is a wellrcdu-
Gated young man and is coming here to
take a commercial course, in order that
no may become familiar with American
business methods and customs.
Evening journal., 1906-08-11

If you have not ordered your ice
cream for to-morrow's dinner. phone
Hoxter, d. & A. 47i5A. Tell him the
quantity. flavor. hour and address. and
he viii do the rest. His ice cream is
the best ever made in Wilmington. and
q trial order viii make you one Of his
regular patrons.
Evening journal., 1906-08-11
HOTELWILMINGTONTOOPEN
New Management to Assume Charge
About August IS.

On or about August 25 Albert Both
man, at present manager of the Ste
vens House. Lancaster, Pa, will as
sumo charge OF the Hotel Wilmington,
notices of a sale at the hotel having
been sent out to creditors for August
II.
The hotel VIII Observation-Disclosures
and several Improvements win be
made including the addition Of first
class cafe. Mr.. Bothman sails for Bos-
ton from Baltimore tomorrow for a
weeks visit to the Hub city and upon
his return win begin preparations for
his removal from Lancaster to VIII
mington.
Evening journal., 1906-08-11
To Hold Lawn Fete

The Rose Hill Athletic Association
has arranged to hold a lawn fete next
Wednesday evening on Mrs. Efmoia'a
lawn
Evening journal., 1906-08-11
To Have Road Raoe

There viii be q road race this after
noon on Market street causeway be-
tween sir horses belonging TO farmers
IN New Castle hundred.
Evening journal., 1906-08-11
Will Give Reception.

Little May Eddy. the child actress.
will give a reception to women and
children Immediately after the matinee
this afternoon at the Lyceum Theatre.
Evening journal., 1906-08-11
STATE OF THERMOMETER

The thermometer to-day registered as
follows: a. M. 81; 10 a. m, So; IL noon.
90; p. m. 81.
Evening journal., 1906-08-11

"cIvE IT TO A PIG WHEN IT
GRUNTs, AND A CHILD WHEN
1T CRIES, AND YOU WILL HAVE
A FINE PIG AND A BAD CHILD"
New-York tribune., 1906-11-20
LAFAYETTE COURT SOLD
INVESTOR THE BUYER.
IottenliUe Parcel Reported BOu ght
for Ne1c Ferry Slip.

ne volume Of realty business transacted yester-
l1S vas small one o. the principle deals vas the
:, - oy Lo"enstein. Papae < Co. for the Crescent
- iCantiie and Realty Company % an Investor,
1 lafayette Court. Nos So - ard - Wes. 18th
81 helr 4th ave a six-sto-y elevator apart
H'ent house on plot -sxssu feet Samuel Sc15ck-er
represented the seIIa-s
. " NiiiaH2s has sold the Cols property az Tot
~7-''il4e- II comprises about one hundred feet -
"ater Iront. also the property o t1e westerly Size
=. "a NAN s. formerly owned 6y " Il 3 ToJJsa
- i--tstoo.l thaI these parcels have been p1r-
ana so 20, {erry la1ting ior the Per-1 An5oT
= ~-steh sand Ferry Company, which plans
:, Gp-4s e a FERRY between Tocreuv4I.a arf ps--1
Rapid Transit COMPANY
,g5rN;lQs O koi1 haS sold for Fred Llsuch-=r %
: .o1,i11arlIl twenty-five acres in -1e Lazca-z-
.[tcl irlEneclately adjoining Prohibition PARK on
= l-9FlI Ihis property lies rre Ire cF -h-
22FE%ea Folrr and s. George -roIlev and : in 2
lh-cS4y populated se--ion OF Was- Nzw B--zh-o--
EdEa-c I BurriI = reported 70 have sold Nos
houses. on plot 5fxf55 feet
Ice annual election Of t1e Real Estate Board q
t55Ftkers viii % held TO-DAY ire board rooms.
No 10 Broadway Three members ara . b. CHOSEN
governors o. rcs association fC- term y three
years he candidates Tor re places ?
v 20c Edward Z King. George " Shor-. = I
lreGWeil- Edward McTiCEar ard Edwin Z Eazz
rye members are % &c elected n places on rae
nominating committee Tl= candidates for -hz-
committee ara Wright Barclay irving R-.,anl
. 4 ScIilly. Joseph P. Day. Walter S-s5le- = .
AaAey. J. Hamilton Hunt. ? : Trezcy. y. Willis
hees@ ard John L EsIIocz- The election = ex-
pecte- % ce lively one