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Evening journal., 1906-10-03
BANCROFT WINS,
so DOES BAYNARD
Former Gets His Trees and
Latter His New Road
in Park

William p. Bancroft president OF the
Board of Park Commissioners, and Sam-
uel II. Baynard, one Of the members OF
the board. had another tilt over an old
grievance yesterday at the meeting Of the
board with the result that both came out
about even, each winning the point for
which he was contending
Mr.. Bancroft has been wanting to plant
a number Of trees in Rockford Park, on
n little open ground not already covered
with trees. He declared it would greatly
enhance the beauty OF the park. The
land is closely adjacent ITO his own prop
erty. and therefore improves the priVa5e
ground as we'll as the public property. SO
anxious was he TO have the work doce
that he offered to give $1,000 to the neces-
sary fund if the Board of Park Comnl's-
sicners would appropriate $500.
Mr.. Baynard has been wanting the
mari, commissioners TO build a road on the
north side Of the Brandywine creek that
would give the public means Of insres'
to tbat beautiful trac. Of and along the
rcrtbern side of the creek known as ne
Elliott ground. This ground was Pul 'do
chased by the city at cost Oh e-'v,'
from the Elliott estate. The ony
ton on which the owners would sen NV
land was that the city would build roao
INTO the park whereby the people "oDi'
he able TO get in and out OF the woods.
which is considered the most beauthui Oi
ali the park land owned by the city AZ
tho time of the sale the promise was
,,,,do that the city would build this roao
and surveys were made, plans drawn anu
the proposed driveway staked OUT
Mr. bancroft has been opposing ne
building of this road on the ground lna' l
the Park Commiss on had no money W.T.
which 10 do the work Mr.. Baynard con-
tended the road was more Of necessity
nm the planting Of trees in Rockford
Iark where dhero were already hu"ui 9-e
or fne trees. He argued that the ioau W
the north park was an absolute necessity
for il opened up a way into the lano
owned by the people.
Mr.. Raynard further stated that tae
work could be done by the employees OF
( the mark board and at very little expense.
t4o dia not think the cost would exceed
/ :, 9oa and even declared he was willing
| to raw every dollar Of the expenses il
tho hoard would decide to build the road.
He waxed warm and said Mr.. Bancroi'
had opposed the project from the mrs.
aud that he had been responsible for mold
ing up the proposed improvements
The commissioners finally decided TO ae'
cent Mr. Bancrofts offer OF $10o). arr
,bev decided to appropriate the remain're
s5oe N plant trees in Rockford Park. Th'
members then decided to refer 10 tH'
executive committee, with power to act
the building of the road in the norti
Rrandywine Park, the cost not TO exceed
LOCO.
Evening journal., 1906-10-03
LENGTHY SESSION
OF COMMISSION
Approves Of Exchange Of Land
For South Side Improve
mentS

At the meeting Of the Board OF Park
Commissioners yesterday, the matter
regarding the exchange OF property on
the north side of the Brandywine at the
intersection Of Tatnall street between
the city and the Lea Milling Com
pany was considered. The city pro-
poses to straighten the Lea race so they
can get a driveway into the North
Brandywine Park from Market street
and the Lea Company wants some land
In return for what they would have TO
give were the proposed road construct
ed.
The matter was referred to the law
yers of both sides and IL everything Is
agreeable between the the question win
be brought before City Council, as the
Park Board has no authority TO au-
thorize the sale OF exchange OF any
land. 10 Is more than probable, how
ever. that the question win be settled
to the satisfaction Of both parties and
the new road built.
President William r. Bancroft APP
pointed Joseph l.. Carpenter, Jrr d
member Of the executive committee OF
the Park Board. j. Newlin Gawthrop
one OF the members of the committee
has been sick for some time and as
this left but two other members, Mr.
Bancroft thought too much work de-
volved upon them and suggested thai
another man be selected to help then
out
Wawaset street west OF Lincoln an'
along the Park Drive viii be closed e
traffic and the ground sodded and
otherwise beautlhed
Mr. Cause called the attention Of th'
board to the condition Of the Parl
Drive. He stated that automobiles an'
other swiftly moving teams are fanninl
the driveway and carrying of all tn
dust thus converting the road into
very rought and unsightly thorough
fare. Tarvia. the preparation tried Il
other sections Of the city for laying tn
dust. will be tried on the Park Drive.
The report OF the treasurer was a
follows:. Balance at last report, $27,
s7i17: receipts for the month, $ii2A0
= total amount on hand, S275l6.57 eS
penditures s2.s4s,7s. leaving a balanc
Of s25.172T9
Evening journal., 1906-10-03
oave HIs Mother Much rroubIe.

The mother Of Bernard Ia Pier the
runaway colored boy from Philadelphia,
who was found asleep in a coal box at
ST. Josephs Home, in French street,
by Officer Wardle early yesterday
morning, came after him to-day. She
lis respectable colored woman and told
the police here that she has had con-
siderable trouble with the lad, and Il
was her intention 20 send him to Glenn
Mills Reform School on her arrival In
philadcluhia
Evening journal., 1906-10-03
Harrison Street Church supper.

The Epworth League of Harrison
Street M. 70. Church win have a New
England supper in the basement OF the
church tomorrow evening.
There will be Boston baked beans, In
true New England style. rich sweet and
nicely Drowned biscuit. with cold meats.
salads, pickles, brown bread. butter.
jellles, preserves. coffee, pumpkin and
apple pies, cheese, etc.
The first table viii be ready at $50
o'cloc. The Harrison Street people are
noted for their good suppers and So
ciabinty
Evening journal., 1906-10-03
EkoeptIon Ordered Stricken out.

The third exception filed in the
Chancery Court. by salisbury. Ponder
and Curtis. counsel for d. Bubenzer
against the P., 3. and w. Railroad
Company, to Commissioner Alexander
B. Cooper's return as examiner OF
testimony taken by him. has been
stricken out by order OF Chancellor
Nicholson. Mr. Cooper objected 20
the exception, claiming that It was
false. scandalous and impertinent,"
and reflected upon his integrity as a
solicitor Of the court Thee reception
that was filed by Bubenzer's counsel
alleged that the examiner performed
his duty improperly and conducted the
examination for the benefit Of the rail-
road company.
Evening journal., 1906-10-03
THE TIER MOMETER
thermometer to-day reg

BY Our Own Wire. Publishers Press
KIEF. Russia-Serious fears are en-
tertained that this city may soon be
the scene of another massacre Of Jews.
The league of the Russian people, a
reactionary organization. is displaying
unusual activity and unless the
authorities take quick and decisive
steps to check thea citation against
Jews now proceeding another
"pogrom" can be the only result.
BALTIAIORE-Four men met a hor-
rible death and seven others were seri-
ousiy injured by a blast of hot clSe gas
at the plant ( the Maryland Steel Com
pany. at sparrowspoint this morn.
lng.A
BOSTON-Young Teddy" Roosevelt's
room-mate and boon companion. Shaun
kelley. pleaded not guilty before the
Municipal Court to-day on a chareg of
assault and battery growing out of the
fracas on Boston Commons last Thurs
day night. Kelly was held to appear
for trial on October 10 in 5000 bail
furnished by Meredith Flagden. cox.
swain of the Harvard crew.
ROUEN. France-Posters were pla-
rarded on the walls here during the
'tght. signed by the anti-military as
Evening journal., 1906-10-03
FOUGHT AND DIED
FOR LOVE OF A WOMAN

an athlete Of New Rochelle. The two
men had quarreled several times.
Last evening Jahn called on Mrs
Smith AS he was about to leave at
midnight Partridge entered. He had
been drinking The men quarreled and
finally Partridge drew knife
Jahn drew a revolver and fired three
times just as Partridge was upon him
with the knife. One bullet lodccd In
his head, another In his cheek and an
other IN his arm. He fell TO the floor
dying Jahn left the house
When the neighbors rushed in they
found Mrs. Smith kneeling beside the
dying man. her two children covering
IN the corner.
At the police station Mr.. Smith said
Partridge was her brother. She wouli
ten nothing more. As jain has a good
: reputation IL is expected that he VIII
give himself up 10 the police.
Evening journal., 1906-10-03
SENATOR MOORE
PREDICTS VICTORY
Says Republican Party Will
Be Successful in This
County

state Senator DR.. Thomas c. Moore,
Of Smyrna. was a visitor in Wilmington
to-day, having been called here on pro-
fessional business. r. Moore, who is
one of the most active medical practi-
tioners in the state, took time on his
ay to the station TO report to a repre-
sentative Of The Evening Journal a
most healthful condition of affairs in
the Republican party in his county
He predicted that there would be COM
plete harmony between all members OF
both factions Of the party and that the
Republican party would win this year
one Of the most complete victories thai
il ever has on in this county.
Evening journal., 1906-10-03

BY our own Wire. Publishers Press.
NEW York, oct. 8.-LlSe a fight in
medieval times when two knights
fought for the favor Of milady. was the
duel to death To-day between two men,
one armed with long knife the other
WIKI o revolver. The duel was fought
in the home OF tile woman tor whom
one man VIII die. and the other stand
trial for murder.
Mrs. Jennie Smith, an attractive hru-
nette. said tn he IN husiness near Wall
street. lived with her two children IN
their apartments IN Bradhurst avenue
Her husband is dedad. Herbert Part
ridge. an accountant for Wall street
firm. has been renting rooms in th'
house for several months. He was. CON
stanuy with the widow.
However. there was another suite
for her hand. This was Charles Jahr
Evening journal., 1906-10-03
ON PERILOUS RIDE
Small Boy Found on Fender Of p. B.
and w. Fast Train.

clnglng TO the tender OF the enp7ns
drawing the southbound express train due
at the French street station at 1.so
O'Clock this morning was a boy aged
about II years, who had evidently ridden
a long distance. He was covered with
CRIME and dust from the engine, ana
dronched by the water spiashing from the
tank. lie was so crumpod when he
dropped TO the station platform that no
could hardly move. He evidently intend
ed te continue his dangerous ride to Bal
timore. for he attempted to board the
cars again when tho train started, but
was frightened on by the station en-
ployes.
Evening journal., 1906-10-03
new MODERATOR CHOSEN
Rev. Mr.. Henderson Succeeds MIR.
Franklin as Head Of Presbytery.

In the Head Of Chrlstiana Presbyterian
Church, near Newark, the autumnal ses-
sior Of the New Castle Presbytery is be-
ing held to-day and a number Of local
Presbyterian ministers are in attendance.
The sessio opened yesterday afternoon
with the Rev. J. Edgar Franklin, retiring
moderator presiding. At this morning S
session reports OF officers were heard and
a general discussion along the line Of
church work took place. The election for
the office OF moderator having been gone
into. the Rev. Mr.. Henderson. Of George
town, was chosen TO succeed Mr. Frank
lin The Presbytery will adjourn to-mor-
row.
Evening journal., 1906-10-03
AT WORK ON
CANAL BORINGS
Contract For Dredging the
ChriStiana River Awarded
By Major FIaeIer
FIELD WORK ON CANAL

Major Clement A. f. Flegler has
awsrded the contract for the dredging of
the upper christiana river to the River
and Harbor Improvement Company. az
their bid Of % cents per cubic yard
Tho contract must be completed two
months after the work is begun. and tina
dredging will begin the last part OF tho
month.
The field work Of the canal commission
Is progressing satisfactorily. Major Flag
Ter has two squads in the field, one doing
borings and the other making surveys
When these are ready TO report the conn
mission will hold a meeting to hear and
tabulate results.
Evening journal., 1906-10-03
BAD MAN BERRY
FOR WORKHOUSE
Told Officer Green he Would
Like to Meet Him in
Warm Climate !

James Berry coloredJ was sentenced BY
Judge Cochran. In City Court this morn-
ing, to pay fine OF $40 and costs for
disorderly conduct Last evening Berry
used insulting language at Thirteenth and
Claymont streets While white women
were passing along the street. When
officer Green appeared Berry told him
that the fear Of being lynched prevented
him from handling the officer roughly.
He exprested "a desire Of meeting Green
in Hades.
Berry viii spend three months in the
worl1house.
Evening journal., 1906-10-03
Held In. Heavv BaiI for court

Charged with assault and intent TO COM
NIT murder. William Ward. a farmer
nea- Greenville. was held in $1,000 b al
for court by Magistrate Brennan yes er-
day afternoon. His accuseT was his W fe.
whom he is alleged TO have b1aten ard
then chased Out of the house az the point
Of a revolver She took refuge IN a neigh
bor's house.
Evening journal., 1906-10-03
Bio Increase in cIearinns.

According 10 the report Of Richard
Reese the retiring manager of the WI
nlington Clearing House Association. tho
clearings in the local banks for the year
ending September 30 amounted 10 Sf5-
SOJ,slO. which was an increase of T,4l5.i 3
over the preceding year The assoc att n
beard the report at It's annual meeting
and reelected all Of the cid officers.
Evening journal., 1906-10-03
Viii Aaain AZ for Aid.

The joint Halloween committee Of the
Mercantile Association and the Fraternal
Order Of Eagles viii again appear before
the members Of City Council al their
committee meeting this evening for funds
TO defray the expense Of the hremen' s
review IN connection with the Halloween
celebration. The matter was discussed
once before by the committee and the
councilmen, and the latter decided that
nothing could be done.
Evening journal., 1906-10-03

At recent election BY the Corpora
tion OF the Day Nursery and Hospital
for Babies the following were elected
managers to nll vacancies caused by
death ana removal. Mrs Holstein Har-
yey Miss II Martin. Of this city and
Mrs A. T.. clay. OF Midddletown The
Bishop Is ex-onicio. chairman Of the
board. and yesterday the Rev +. NJ.
Kirlsus was elected vice. e-chairman, Mrs.
George C. Hall secretary. and Mrs, L. S.
Williamson treasurer.
Evening journal., 1906-10-03
seunn AnpIioants Examined.

At yesterday afternoons session OF tho
quarterly meeting of the State Board of
Pharmacy. held IN the Clayton House.
seven applicants for certificates were ex-
amined. The examiners were Albert
Dousherty and Ds. W. e. Smith, both Of
this city. and Dr. W F. Haines. Of Sea-
ford. Tne next meeting Of the board VIII
be held in Dover on January
Evening journal., 1906-10-03
Mashlnaton HeIahts serviees.

The Rev. ]. II. Main pastor Of Holy
Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church.
win preach at the special services al
Washington Heights NJ. E. Church to-
night. The choir Of the Lutheran Church
will sing at the service.
Last night the Rev. L. p corkran. Of
Epworth NJ f. Church, preached an ex-
cellent sermon.
Evening journal., 1906-10-03
Mav close shops al Noon.

There is a movement on foot among
BARRIERS to close their shops on Hallowe en-
day at noon in anticipation Of the cale-
bration being arranged for that day by
the Mercantile Association and the Fra
ternal Order Of Eagles. Already several
BARRIERS have agreed to close providing all
do. and it is quite likely that this viii be
drne
Evening journal., 1906-10-03
WILL ATTEND CONVENTION
A. r saylor Named as Delegate to
Labor Gathering.

AZ a meeting Of the Central Labor
League. held last night, A. r. saylor was
narncd as delegate to the twenty-six,h
annual convention Of the Labor League
of America. which will be held In Mime
apolis IN the week beginning November
ie.
The meeting was largely attended and
several matters OF Importance were
brought up for consideration. Ma. saylci
viii leave for the West about Novene
bor O.
Evening journal., 1906-10-03

Since the shutting down OF the tomato
cannery at Townsend a representative OF
a Baltimore cannery has been buying to-
matoes at Townsend. The crop in the
reighborhood of Townsend was the best
in the State. The Baltimore agent mas
been paying at the rate OF SIS a ton, but
has been unable to get cars with shelves
TO carry the vegetables. Consequently
the tomatoes are shipped in boxes and in
this way two carloads go out daily.
Evening journal., 1906-10-03
Bishop Coleman Goes to Now York.

Bishop Coleman went to New York
lo-da to attend the meetings of the
Sunday School Commission Of the
Episcopal Church and of the American
Church Building Fund Commissioners
In each of which he is a vice. president
Evening journal., 1906-10-03

Edward Krause. grand worthy rresid nj
Of the Fraternal Order Of Eagles, VIII
leave Wilmington tomorrow for Kansas
City. No. where he viii discuss with the
grand secretary OF the order matters OF
interest pertaining 10 the various aeries.
Evening journal., 1906-10-03
New RuiIdlnn for HarIans.

The Harlan and Hollingsworth Corpora
ton to-day obtained a permit from Build
ing Inspector Connolly to erect A'eo
building to be used as a pipe-itting shop.
The building win be 5Oxll1 feet, and VIII
be built OF reinforced concrete.
Evening journal., 1906-10-03
No Duty on Bayard Memorial.

Fife stiIlman Richie, being an Ameri-
can artist residing abroad, her design OF
a Rayard memorial statue will be al
riited to the United States free Of GUS
toms duty. This was decided upon by
customs officers to-day.
Evening journal., 1906-10-03
Few Butchers in Market.

The effect Of the new pure food law
was shown to-day by the absence OF
Pennsylvania butchers from the curb
stone markets. It is contended that the
new law will make it possible to get bet
ter meat from these butchers.
Evening journal., 1906-10-03
MARRIED IN CHICAGO
Miss Prudence E. Mcclure and Clinton
Reese United There on September %


Cards have been received in this city
announcing the marriage in Chicago, H..
on September %, 1906, Of Miss Prudence
Elsie Mcclure and Clinton Reese Folk.
both Of Wilmington.
The wedding took place at the home Of
the brides sister, at No. 74s Washington
Boulevard. and the bride was attended
by her niece, Miss Helen May Davis. The
young couple. after a short welding tour,
will reside in Arizona, where Mr.. Folk
has a position with large mining COM
pany.
Beth the contracting parties are we'll
known here, Miss Mcclure having lived
with her sister. at No 1919 Delaware ave-
nue. and Mr.. Folk at No. 9i2 Kirkwood
street and Delaware Junction.
Their many friends wish them much
happiness and prosperity.
Evening journal., 1906-10-03
VOTERS CALENDER

The following dates are important to
October 6-Kent county Republican
primaries.
October 20-Last registration day.
November 6-Election day.
Evening journal., 1906-10-03
CHANCE in Masters.

Captain Cash has resigned as master Of
the steamer Ulrica, and has been sue
ceeded by Captain w. c. Rhein, of
odessa
Evening journal., 1906-10-03

The imports OF the port OF Wilmington
still continue high The Ford Morocco
Company Is the heaviest importer at
present The output Of the factory Is
stnaally on the increase
Evening journal., 1906-10-03
Broke His Ankle.

A large sheet Of iron fell on Joseph
Morris at the Harlan and Holllngsworth
shops yesterday afternoon and broke his
ankle in two places. He is at the Della
ware Hospital.
Evening journal., 1906-10-03
Nsm Eerrv soat Leaves Port

In tow Of the tugboat Atlas the ferry
boat Hampstead left the shipyards Of the
Harlan and Hollingsworth Corporal on
to-day for New York to so into commits
sion.
Evening journal., 1906-10-03
Fell Down stairs.

Emma Kerrigan. Of No. 923 Lancaster
avenue fell down stairs at her home this
morning and severely injured her head
and arms. She is now at the Delaware
Hospital
Evening journal., 1906-10-03
,Firemen to Give Ball

Tho Brlndywine Fire Company held a
meeting iAst night and delided to give a
ball at TLrn Hall on November 2
Evening journal., 1906-10-03
Successful sinnIna Class.

There are now thirty members in the
singing class Of the Bethany Baptist
Church The choir is a success.
Evening journal., 1906-10-03
REBELS REFUSE
TO GIVE UP ARMS
American Marines Hurried to
GuatandmO TO Preserve
Order

BY Our own Wire. Publishers Press.
HAVANA, oct. 3.-Serious trouble
is threatened over the disarmament Of
the insurgents hich was begun in earn
est to-day Precautions are being
taken by the provisional government
however, to see that little opportunity
is given the insurgents to get out Of
its hands
At Guantanamo the situation is pre-
carious. Two thousand insurgents
there have refused to lay down their
arms. Marines are being hurried to
the spot to reinforce the American force
ALREADY on guard. II is not believed
the trouble will come to open fighting
between the rebels and Americans, but
the former may take to the woods as
bandits.
BY Our Own Wire. Publishers Press,
WASHINGTON. oct. 3-President
Roosevelt has decided upon the course
of action the United state viii pursue
lin Cuba. That country will be given
one more chance to prove its ability
for self-government American naval
forces and troops will be kept in the
island long enough TO insure the pre-
servation of order. The Cubans will
be told to go ahead with a new election
The United staes viii not meddle in
the internal affairs Of the government
Evening journal., 1906-10-03
BEAR SCHOOL CLOSED
Diphtheria Causes Death Of One Young
Man and Affects other Persons.

The public school at Bear Station has
beer closed owing to an outbreak OF diph-
theria So far there has been one death.
that Of William Chesney, a promising
youth OF fourteen years. There are two
more casehs reported from that section.
Every precauton is being taken 10 pre-
vent the spread Of the disease
Evening journal., 1906-10-03

ROUEN. France-Posters were pla-
rarded on the walls here during the
"-ght, signed by the anti-military as
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voracity Of Black Bass.

The black bass is like "a roaring
lion going about seeking whom he may
devour." have seen a good-sized
specimen get into a school of minnows
and eat and stuff until he could not
get any more into his capacious in.
sides, then go off by himself, throw
up what he had eaten and begin over
again, after which he would keep on
killing the poor, innocent minnows
apparently for the mere pleasure of
killing. Very young bass will attack
minute water life which hourishes on
water plants and get away with every
one in sight, adopting the same meth
cd as their elders. To illustrate the
extent OF the cannibalism of the black
bass, here is an experience Of super
tendent of one of the fish hatcheries
in Pennsylvania:
The superintendent made an actual
count Of 10000 young bass about an
inch long and placed them in a fry
pond by themselves. He gave them
food six times day, and. according
to his statement, each fish ate on an
average three times it's own weight Of
prepared food every "a hours. They
were placed in pond on July l, and
on October l., when they were taken
out, they were only 1000, and the
record showed that less than 200 died
from sickness. 1t ia reasonable to
suppose. therefore, that, in addition
to the food given them by the super
tendent, there were about 5000 bass
devoured by their stronger and more
fortunate companions.