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Evening journal., 1906-08-24
R0USING WELCOME
TO THE BIG CHIEF"
Grani Worthy President
Kraase. Of the F. 0. f,
Greeted by Ills Friends

Amidst "a blaze Of fireworks and the
shouts Of thousands Of citizens Edward
Krause. Grand worthy President Of tha
Traternal order of Eag!es, arrived IN
Wilmington last night and was escorted
to the local Aerie's han by a multitude
Of Eagles ard their friends.
The local Eagles assembled in their
rooms shortly after O'Clock and later
marched to the p. b. and W. ralroad
station, headed by the First Regiment
Band, to meet the Big Chief" When
Mr. Krause alightod from the train ae-
companiod by officers OF the PhiAdel-
phia and Chester Aeries, he was greeted
by "a mighty shout. The party immodia te-
ly entered barouches President Krause
being given the seat of honor in an auto
mobile and the line OF march was taken
up. The procession was headed BY chi I
Marshal Wilbur j.. sasse ana ards
Charles Il. Boyle and Alfred $. Kelly an
Of whom We're mounted on grey horses
From the Time the line turned into Mar
ket street at Second. until 1t reached
Market and Tenth streets and counter
marched TO Sixth street the route WAS
abiaze with roman candles rockets and
red fire
Arriving at the han at Sixth and Tat
nall streets the entire party entered the
building where a formal reception fol-
lowed The front OF the structure was
olaborately decorated with flags ana
bunting ana strung across the street was
large banner bearing the inscription
Welcome 60 the Big Chief"
Judge Edwin r. Cochran. represent
ing the aerle, welcomed Mr.. Krause and
complimented him on the great fight he
had made for the leadership OF the
Eagles. He urged that al petty prejudces
be laid aside and that the order turn IN
and stand by their leader to man.
Owing TO the fac. that Mr Krause was
completely worn out by his recent ex-
ertions ne requested that City Solicitor
Sylvester u. Townsend. Jr.. respond for
him. Mr.. Townsend in neat speech
thanked the local Eagles and the dele
cations from Chester and Phraiell n a
for the manner in which thcy had stocd
by Mr.. Krauso and urged them 70 sup
port him ia the future Mr. Krause. upon
being urged, made a few remarks but
stated he would tell how It happened later
on Joseph H. Martin described briefly
the work Of the convention and said that
so closely had Mr.. Krausos friends cali
culated his vote that Il fen but nine
short Of the number they exnected him
70 get.
Addresses were also made by Wilbur
+. sasse, who called the gathering TO
order, John d. Kelley. ID. A. Sullivan.
president Of the Phnadelpha Acrie; Theo-
dore Murphy, Past President OF the same
acrie; John +. Leunoy President OF the
Chester Aerie and others. Following the
reception a banquet was held which was
attended by the local aerie and their vis-
iting guests.
Evening journal., 1906-08-24
REBELS OUTSIDE
PINAR DEL RIO
Plan TO Take City As Soon
As Their ReinfOTCementS
Arrive
GOVERNMENT TO RESIST

BY Our own Wire. Publishers Press.
HAVANA, Aug. 24.-A decisive bat
tie is expected to-day at Pinar del Rio,
where the government has sent a large
force to attack Guerra, who has gath
cred together a force reported to con-
slst of over 5000 men.
Encouraged by his bloodless success
at San Luis and San Juan, Guerra is
reported to be gathering recruits and
threatening the capital. The govern
ment has hurried troops to Pinar del
Rio. and viii, it is believed, take the
offensive. forcing a fight with Guerra
II he approaches the city A decisive
engagement As possible before night.
The government has decided TO send
5000 men to Pinar del Rio. Two hun
dred and fifty artillerymen left here
last night for that place.
A civic guard is being organized to
protect Havana.
A special correspondent left PS'ar
del Rio yesterday afternoon with dis
patches which the Cover snenB refused
to allow him to forward. He reached
here last night with his news. He re-
ports that Pine Guerra with 5000 men
is waiting for the arrival Of more
troops before attacking the city. Two
thousand more rebels are nN Nng
to join him. and when they arrive he
viii attack the city from all sides
Guerra is in full possession. Of san
Luis and San Juan. lie has not dis
turbed these municipalities and per-
mitted eighty rural guards to march
out Of the latter place.
With the artillery. which was for
warded last night the government ex-
poets to have 900 men at Pinar del Rio
In the morning, when a decisive battle
lis expected. It is thought that Pine
Guerra viii win.
The revolution is becoming wide
spread. It is believed that the death OF
General Quentin Bauderas viii inhame
the Santiago negroes. Guerra says he
will march on Havana after taking
Plnar del Rio.
skrmishes. are reported from many
points in the provinces Of Santa Clara,
Mantanzas and Pinar del Rio.
Evening journal., 1906-08-24
CHOSEN few May
NAME TICKET
No Signs To-day OF Proposed
Union Republican Ward
Meetings

Although tomorrow Is the day set
by Union Republicans to name IN
ward meetings" a county ticket and
delegates 20 their state convention.
there seem to be no Indications to-day
that the followers OF Mr. Addlcks will
make any move n that direction.
Mr. Adlicks was. it IS said. sched-
uled to bo in Wilmington to-day, but
up to o'clock no trace Of him could
be found.>-At his office. No. zoos King
street. no advices had been received
II was said, that De would put in an
appearance. nor did anyone seem 10
know anything about his whereabouts
The few Union Republicans who
could be found to-day expressed them
selves on the subject of ward meetings
but could inpart no Information as to
what would be done tomorrow.
May Fix Up Slate.
The impression appears to prevail
among Regular Republicans that Mr.
Addicks call for primaries is but q
bluff The ward meetings" were
suggested as a last resort Inasmuch
as no one can be found who knows Of
any call being made for such meetings
It is the belief now that "a slate VIII
be made up by the chosen few" which
win contain the names OF such persons
for county officials and delegates to the
county convention as the said chosen
few" may see ~ 20 place upon IT.
Evening journal., 1906-08-24
DESERTED ARMY;
NOW In JAIL

Word has been received in Whining
ton that Cinco Lozur has been SEN
fenced to hve years Imprisonment in
Austria for deserting the army. Lozur
lived in South Wilmington until two
months ago when he sailed for Austria.
polled TO enter the army Later he de-
serted. He was captured at the from
tier and upon being given a trial was
sentenced TO fve years Imprisonment
His wife Natalie Lozur. was arrested
here three months ago on the charge
OF larceny of a pocketbook and con-
tents belongins to a oolored woman.
She was held for court, but few
days later sailed to join her husband.
Evening journal., 1906-08-24
COURT Warns
ALL TRANSFERS
Street Car Travel Must Not
Be 0bStFuCted By City
Drivers

Walter sollaway was a defendant in
City Court this morning on the charge
OF obstructing a Wilmington City Rail-
way trolley car. Sentence was defer
red until next Tuesday.
Judge Cochran told the prisoner
that he intends to break up the prac-
tice of dragging trolleys. The Judge
also told the railway men in court to
have warrants issued frequently for
the teasters who hold them up.
James Young. colored. was fined $50
and costs for assaulting Mary Smith,
also colored.
Lena Robinson, colored. was fined
$40 and costs for disorderly conduct
Agent Stout will try and have the girl
committed to a good home. and should
he be able to do so the girl win be re-
leased from the workhouse.
Evening journal., 1906-08-24
.SEWELL HELD
FOR FORGERY

United states Commissioner Mahaffy
this morning held Moses sewel, coll
ored. In $1,000 bail for court for the
forgery Of q money order which was
cashed in Manayunk last November.
As soon as udge Bradford returns
home an order win be made for the
transfer Of scwen to the Eastern dis
triet OF Pennsylvania for trial.
Inspector Martin W. Malone testi-
fed this morning before Commiss. .oner
w. C. Mnhany that he had an aff-
d1vit that the money order payee
rever signed the order ard never OBJ
tincd the money on 1t.
Evening journal., 1906-08-24
LOTTERY
TICKETS CAUGHT
Agent Griffin Gets Fellow
in Philadelphia With $1,000
Worth
MORE ARRESTS PROMISED

The finding Of n bundle OF lottery tick
cts In the "Old Curiosity shop" at Sec
ond and Walnut streets. Philadelphia. by
Matthew Griffin. an agent Of the Secret
Service, confirms the belief OF the Fed-
eral authorities that lottery transactions
are yet conducted on a large scale. Mar
TIN stubel the proprietor OF the shop.
was arraignod before United States Com
missioner Craig and held In $500 bail for q
further hearing next Thursday
The arrest OF stuhei is only one Link
In the chain OF evidence which the Sc
cret Service Is endeavoring to draw
around the leader Of the trade who en-
capped a few days ago while agents we're
examining his dwelling. The name OF the
suspected man is kept secret, but It 10
expected that he win be apprehended
within a short time
1t was said that a search OF this mans
home revealed stacks OF tickets Of the
Honduras and Royal Havana Lotteries
and records Of purchases and sales that
testify to the volume OF his trade.
Showed Him the Hiding Place.
when Griffin stated his mission % Stu
bel he lifted several dusty volumes from
bookshelf on the first floor OF the build
ing, ana the agent saw o small tin box.
which contained a roil Of tickets OF the
two lotteries stubel. according 10 the
agents testimony. admitted that he had
made sales of tickets during this month
and last There had been no sales OF the
Honduras tickets this month because the
lottery was not IN operation.
stubel is alleged 20 have said that the
tickets IN tho I'm box represented all he
had Ia stubois private office Griffin
found in desk a pocketbook containing
$500 worth Of tickets. for which Griffin
learned $40 had been paid
Agent Griffin has been working on the
case for nearly six weeks. Shortly after
the Wilmington raid he learned that
preparations were being made TO again
sell lottery tickets. After considerable
work. Griffin learned that the source Of
supply for most Of the tickets disposed Of
10 Philadelphia was at the "Old Curios.
ity Shop" dlnsy old building that migh,
be pawncd OH for Dickens own were 1t
situated In the right spot
Expect to Get Big Ones Soon.
The secret service agents declare the,
win shortly have the officers Of the Hon
duras Lottery Ia custody. and that ,he'
VIII continue TO mako arrests OF enc ntt,
( fellows until somo Of them give lnforma.
tion Of thoir employers rather than spend
term IA Jan.
Evening journal., 1906-08-24
RAILROAD CLAIMS
FOUR VICTIMS
Wilmington Woman Meets
Death in HOrrible Form
While on a Visit
WAS CAUGHT ON BRIDGE

Fo persons in different parts Of the
state met death yesterday on the rail-
road The list Of victims includes a wo-
man to whom death came in its most nor
rible form. She was Miss c. Linda Roth
wen. aged % years. of No. III west
Fourth street, this city
With her aunt. Mrs. Richard RothwelL
who lives near Drandywine Springs.
whom the young woman was visiting
and her 14-year-old cousin, Robert Roth
we'll, the victim was crossing the tres -.e
bridge of the b. and O. r. r., just this
side of the Brandywine Springs Park
when freight train suddenly bore down
upon them The women, wild with
fright grasped young Rothwell hy the
hand and started back. but seeing that
they would be unable to get across the
bridge in time, Mrs. RothweN jumped
from the structure into the stream below.
She urged the others to do likewise. but
Miss Rothwens foot had become fast
ened in the ties and with a dispairing wal
awaited the approach Of the train. In an
instant 1t was upon her and her life 3
blood ran into the water below.
Young Rothwel was struck by the en-
gine and hurled from the structure. Both
he and his mother, with tine exception OF
bruises, escaped serious injury.
Tore Out Her Heart.
SO badly was Miss Rothwelrs body
mangled that John Clark. passing the
spot a half hour later, found the young
womans heart along the tracks, several
yards from the spot where she was
struck.
Every Bone Was Broken.
Word was received this morning from
Viola, of the death Of Samuel C. Edge
farmer, who was killed by a SOUTH
bound passenger train over the PENN
sylvania railroad yesterday afternoon.
He was crossing the tracks to escape a
northhound freight when struck by the
southbound passenger train. EVERYONE
IN his body was broken
aged Section Foreman Dead.
Brought to this city to the Delaware
Hospital from Georgetown yesterday af-
ternoon, Edward Chase. section fore
man Of the D.. NJ. and V. railroad. aged
80 years. died at 5 o'clock last evening
from injuries he received by being run
iown by a freight train.
He was engaged in experimenting a
force Of workmen on some work near the
Georgetown station, when in getting out
Of the way Of an excursion train from
this city TO Rehoboth he stepped direct
ly in front Of the approaching freight
train. His injuries were such that he
died two hours after being admitted %
the local hospital He had been in the
employ Of the railroad for 30 years.
Died at the Hospital.
Gilbert Roberts, colored, OF Delaware
City was the fourth victim. He went
TO sleep on the railroad and train
passed over his legs He died later at the
Delaware Hospital.
Evening journal., 1906-08-24

are to the effect that Walter Weuman
has abandoned his attempt to reach
the North Pole this year owing to de-
fects found to exist in the airship
which he was to have used.
CHARLTON, Mass.-Nfrs. Reba
Bobst, Of Philadelphia, who. with her
husband. and child, was a guest at the
City Hotel, here. either jumped or fell
from a third story window of the
hotel and sustained fracture of the
spine.
vALPARAISO-There were two
slight earth shocks here last night
Rain began falling again this morning
increasing the suferings OF the thous-
ands who are living in tents. Many
sought refuge In houses whose walls
are I'm a dangerous state Of ruin. II
is believed that II the rain continues
much longer a serious epidemic is sure
to break out
ST. THOMAS, Ontario-A Canadian
Pacific Railway express train collided
with a Wabash train at the crossing Of
the two roads here to-day. completely
wrecking both engines and overturn-
ing some Of the coaches. The casual
ties thus far reported number three.
Evening journal., 1906-08-24
MARKET GLUTTED
With this FRUIT
c. JOIlS Saw Thou
sands Of WateTmeIOns
Thrown Overheard

Joseph c. Jols. clerk in Chancery
Court has just returned from a trip to
Baltimore and other points. While I'm
Baltimore yesterday Mr.. Jolls saw
thousands Of watermelons thrown
overheard because OF the glut in the
market Of the fruit The dealers Of
Tered the melons at ono cent, and fail
ing TO find buyers az this price. threw
them overheard
The steamer Penn on which Mr.
Jolls was "a passenger. passed a mile
Of floating watermelons IN the Chesa-
peako Bay
Evening journal., 1906-08-24
PENN AGROUND
IN THE CANAL
Trying TO Pass TREE SCOWS
the Vessel Get Stuck on
South Bank

For two hours yesterday afternoon
the steamer Penn was stuck in the
mud on the south bank Of the Dela-
ware and Chesapeake canal, about
two miles west OF Delaware city, and
it was only with great difficulty that
She vessel was pulled or.
Ths en- grounded in endeavorlng to
get around a tow of three scows. The
tug Cecil went TO her assistance and
nfter working Tor nearly two hours
succeeded in getting the boat into deep
water.
Evening journal., 1906-08-24
LAST TICKS FROM THE WIRE

By Our own Wire. Publishers Press.
HONG KONG-A strong protest has
been sent to the Viceroy at Canton
by the American Counsul General here
against the Propaganda Of the Chinese
boycott association which was organ
ized for the purpose OF boyeotting
American goods.
PARASITIC statement was made to-
day at the Fereign Office that the
Porte Of Turkey has consented TO the
evacuation by Turkish troops Of the
Djanet Oasis in the tripoli Hinter-
land. Negotiations viii be entered
into 10y the two governments TO
definitely determine French rights.
NEW YORK-Posing as rich cottag-
ers and riding through the country
with a huge automobile with a woman
chauffeur, a gang Of daring bandits
are making numerous robberies in
Nassau county. where many New
York millionaires have their summer
homes. County officials believe that
the woman chauffeur. who is tall
blonde. is the real leader of the rob-
3erS.
yTiAAIMERFBST, Norway.-Advices
lss&ived here to-day from Spitzbergen
Evening journal., 1906-08-24
CITY Will BE
REPRESENTED

Many members Of Wilmington Lodge
Of Elks will no doubt be among the
visitors TO Chester on the evening of
September T. when Chester Lodge, B.
P. o. E., win give smoker to the
delegates to the convention of third
class cities. Representatives from
this city will also attend the conven-
tion, which will be in session in the
sister city four days.
Evening journal., 1906-08-24
Launch Party.

Messrs. Walter and Paul Grey took
a party Of friends up the river in their
launch last night
Vocal music WIS furnished by sew
eral on board and the trip was greatly
enjoyed by the party. Those present
We're: er. and Mrs Frank Dunham.
Mr.. and Mrs Fred snyder Mr.. and
Mrs. John Haley, Mrs. Leonard
Behringer. Miss Louise Thomas
Ernest Driscou. Mrs. Driscoii and
sister. and Afiaa Rhodes ana sister,
from Chester.
Evening journal., 1906-08-24
THEY'RE NOT KlDNAPPERS

Hundreds Of boys and girls of this city,
who have read in The Journal about be
ing caught" think at once of being kid
mapped. That is wrong. but take the
word kidnapped and put a letter So
between the "a and n" then watch The
Journal After you see the point. and #
you are among the fortunate little girls
or boys, you can come down TO The Jour
nal office and find the surprise.
There is an age limit to this surprise
contest No person younger than one
year or older than 80 years will be caught
as they walk or run. Others VIII be
Watch The Journal
Evening journal., 1906-08-24
EIreman serIouaIy InIured.

George Foresight ased 25 years. Of
No. 1926 East Thirty-second street. a
fireman on the p, y. and w. Railroad,
fell from his egine at Moore's station
shortly after noon to-day and was
seriously injured about the head He
was sent to this city and removed to
the Delaware Hospital
Evening journal., 1906-08-24
sahoheld pIseharaed.

Henry schvoneld, colorod was dis
charged from the New Castle county
workhouse to-day. He has been serv-
Ing a sentence IN default Of payment
OF fine for selling liquor without a
license. His term expired on August
O. but he neglected to make affidavit
that he was unable % pay the costs.
Marshal Finn interested himself in
the man and he was released to-day.
Evening journal., 1906-08-24
SHIPBUlLDE0S IN DEMAND
Wilmington Plant is Almost Doubling
Its Working Capacity.

Such IS the pressure of new orders
upon the Harlan and Hollingsworth
shipyards that the company has taken
steps to practically double its working
force. The plant already employs
nearly 5000 shipbuilders. and it wants
1000 more at once, offering unusually
high pay Shipjoiners. patternmakers.
boilermakers and machinists are the
skilled workmen mostly in demand.
and may of these are coming from
Philadelphia.
The Harlan and Hollingsworth plant
is being extended TO take care Of large
orders already IN hand. including
steamships and ferry boats. The visit
of President Schwab, Of the Bethlehem
Steel Company TO this city a few days
ago. had reference to the ship plants
enlarging activities.
Evening journal., 1906-08-24
Ietlers o. Eatntea cranted

Letters Of administration We're issu a
yesterday by Register % wills Bach on
the estate of James Crossan deceased, %
Mary Crossan. and on the estate Of
George w. Grimes, deceased. TO Thomas
C. Porter. LISTERS testamentary Were
also issued on the estate eli Tkomas >.
Banks 20 Ellsn Banks
Evening journal., 1906-08-24
ESCAPED FROM
DELAWARE CITY JAIL

Edward Dublin. colored. In custody
at Delaware City awaiting i-,al for
assaulting DR.. William T. Vail Of ;iat
place, has escaped from the 0 -l;up
there. a number Of citizens ais n the
hunt for The man
Evening journal., 1906-08-24
Loseph 3. Lonc Dead.

After an Illness of six months. foseph
T. Ions. aged So years, well known
throughout the city. died at his mcsA-
er's home. no. 20s East Third street
last evening. His funeral viii 'ake
place on Sunday afternoon. and .r,e.-
ment viii be made ~ AsbarS esm-
eterE
Evening journal., 1906-08-24
William Douqherty Injured.

While working at the plant of the
Hilles and Jones Company William
Dougherty was caught under a falling
casting. One foot was so badly mash
ed that three toes had TO be ampu-
tated at the Delaware Hospital.
Evening journal., 1906-08-24
Requlsition Papors Next Woek.

The necessary requisition papers for
the extradltion OF Juniper Benson, COLI
orod, arrested I'm Philadelphia for the
alleged murder Of Luther Howell at
Frcderica on June o. win not be ready
before next week Deputy Attorney
Hastings IS az Rohohoth and viii not
return until Monday al which time the
papers viii be prepared.
Evening journal., 1906-08-24
CANDIDATE FOR CORONER

Former Corner Samuel Mccormick
has announced himself as a candidate
for the Office at the fall election on
the Republican ticket
Evening journal., 1906-08-24
OFFICE
ROBBED OF $500

Burglars broke into the office Of tha
Peoples Railway Company at Brandy
wine Springs last night and stole s2,O In
money.
Evening journal., 1906-08-24
Thick Eos On River.

A thick fos hung over the Delaware
river this morning and until near noon
considerably hampered traffic. In the
local streams tie mict was not so
thick
Evening journal., 1906-08-24
suffered Stroke on Car.

While riding on a South Wilmington
car on his way TO work John Conaghy
suffered a stroke Of paralysis. He is
at the Delaware Hospital.
Evening journal., 1906-08-24
NO MORE filming
OF POSTAL Men
System OF Efficiency Records
Will Be Established in All
POStOffiCeS
REWARD FOR GOOD CLERKS

WASHINGTON. Aug. 2f-Fining Of
employees as a means Of enforcing dis
oiplne IN the postal service, system
that has been in operation for many
years, is TO be abolished First AS
sistant Postmaster General Hitchcock,
who has jurisdiction over an post office
employees, after a years observation Of
this means OF discipline. has reached
the conclusion that It is detrimental.
rather than holpful He proposes TO
establish Ia its place a uniform system
of efficiency records. which viii be put
into operation as soon as perfected. 10
that end he has started Assistant SUI
perlntendent John A. Holmes. Of his
Bureau, on tour of inspection Of the
largest postohices of the United states.
Dr. Holmes viii confer with the post
masters and their assistants regarding
the Introduction Of the proposed
change
Letter carriers and postal clerks em-
rloyed IN this city received the word
that the Postmaster General IS con-
tempnung the abolition OF fines in his
department with expressions Of delight
These fines have been the bane Of the
postal clerks life I'm many instai.sSN
the fines proved q hardship. though IN
some casos the. fines meted out were
no more than fair, they say.
Under the fine system n q clerk is
late FIVE minutes ha ie dorlraI twenty
five cents and IN cases OF fragrant In
suhordlnation or drunkenness the fine
imposed IS q months pay
Evening journal., 1906-08-24

yTiAAIMERFBST, Norway-Advicez
Sassived here to-day from Spitzbergen
Evening journal., 1906-08-24

ONE or THE sUREsT WAYS
ROT TO ARGUE WITH YOUR
WIFE is TO HAVE HER AWAY
FOR THE SUMMER.
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Richmond has the reputation Of
having some extremely wealthy resi-
dents for city Of its size and the
tax dupficates Of. 1906 show that a
large number pay more than $1,000
annually on property which belongs
to them personally. This includes
their real estate and personal proper
ty, but not stock in different con-
Germs in which they are interested.
John M. Westcott pays the largest
amount of tax of anyone III the city.
Each year, he sends a check for
$4349.O0 to the county treasurer, Ed.
G. Vaughan ranks second with 81
2SS,25. Omar Hollingsworth pays
$1615. E. M. Campfeld comes fourth