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Evening journal., 1907-08-17
ENTHUSIASTIC FOR
CITY BEAUTIFUL
Success Of Next Weeks CeIe-
bratiOn Made Certain by
Board of Trade

Tho program OF the Wilmington
Chester City Beautiful celebration at
Park on Friday and Saturday
OF next week was outlined to the
Board Of Trade in special meeting last
night and was approved.
The meeting was full OF interest
William ID. Brinclle. chairman OF the
Civic improvement Committee OF the
Board, asked the board to advance the
committee $500 10 be paid the Whining
ton City Railwoy Company for the
extra preparations made at Shellpot
Park for the entertainment Of the
visitors there on the jubilee days. Mr..
Brlnckle said IL may be that the COM
pany will not demand any money IN
advance from the committee, but he
thought it would be we'll TO have the
$500 in hand should the company ask
for IT, The board adopted a motion
|recomm ending that the sum OF $500 be
loaned the committee for the purposes
stated.
That the subcommittee may obtain
funds with which 20 make some inn
provements about the committee tick
cts, costing 90 cents, will be issued for
the two days celebration. These will
be good for transportation 70 and from
the park and for admission 20 three
of the attractions In the park. The
committee will be allowed 20 per cent.
on every ticket sold Bishop Coleman
bought the first lot Of tickets last
evening and the sale was somewhat
lively
Mr.. Brinckle urged every member OF
the board 20 take as many tickets as
possible and 10 give them TO their
friends. The celebration is TO be ex-
tensVely advertised. General Manager
Hon. Of the railway company said he
would endoavor 70 have an illuminated
car 60 tour the city advertising the
affair but this not certain. Anyhow
he will have it advertised on the car
signboards and in other places, and the
park management IS going TO have big
posters scattered all through the city
advertising the celebration today. The
tickets will be found on sale in many
Market street stores.
James c. O'Neal, president OF the
Mercantile Association, told the mem-
bers of the Board of Trade that the
Mercantile Association were heartily IN
accord with the City Beautiful idea
He said his organization would do all
Il could TO further the plans, and he
strongly urged that all the members
OF the Mercantile Association take the
tickets for the celebration, place them
in their stores and dispose of them.
The members of the New Century
Club committee who are working hard
for the success of the celebration went
20 Shellpot Park yesterday, TO select
the site on which the childrens drill.
will be held and 10 make other ar
rangements for their part of the cele-
bration. They conferred with Genera
Manager Hoff. of the railway company
who will take the children 10 and from
the park under special arrangements
Evening journal., 1907-08-17
228-23O KING STREET.
HAULED ROASTS,
WON The STAKE

POUKEEPsIE. n. Y. Aug. 1.-THE
bay gelding Berico. winner Of the
Queen City stake for 2.lS horses at the
Grand Circuit track here. is a gradu-
ate from the shafts Of q butcher cart.
Bred by Frederic p. Oicott. presi-
dent of the Central Trust Company.
Of New York. he was sold for Si65 a
few years ago. and went to work de-
livering rib roasts ana porterhouse
steaks to summer residents Of the
Jersey shore
The wel-bred trotter-he is 10y
Palatka. out Of the dam OF Alar, 2.11-
found himself one day when some
BODY with a would-be trotter tried to
pass the butcher wagon. He was put
in training then. and last year woH
$1,000 on the half-mile tracks.
One Of his heats in the Queen City
stake was trotted in 200 Ia thus
making Berico a newcomer in the 2.li
class
Evening journal., 1907-08-17
DOWN-STATE HAPPENINGS

MILFORD, Del, Aug. 17.-Leonard
Clendaniel, living near Lincoln, picked
this year 1872 quart craates Of black
berries off Of one acre, says the NIL
ford Chronicle.
John w. Thompson, living on James
Anderson's farm. near Williamsyllle,
has six acres Of the finest tomatoes as
have been seen this year
Ten wheat growers In the nelghbor-
hood of FELTON, grew this year 1929
bushels. The largest number Of BUSH
els was 1884 and smallest Gil.
w. L. Simpsons school tax this year
in Milford district alone is $13S.72. IN
other districts where he owns lana it
is S25 to SS5 year.
Samuel Coverdale, living on one of
Mrs. c. C. Listers handsome farms,
near FELTON,. has a fifty acre field of
the finest corn in the State. 1t is from
seven TO ten feet high.
Mrs. Samuel Coverdale, a farmers
wife near FELTON,, makes from thirty
five to forty-hve pounds of butter per
week. She finds ready sale for il in
FELTON, all the year round.
Edward Wright Is having built a
large and up-to-date dwelling house on
a beautiful tract of land near Dublin
Hill, Sussex county. That section OF
the country is improving rapidly.
There is quite a building boom near
Henderson's sunny side" Mills. VIII
liam Walton has built quite a nice
barn on his farm, and William Stevens
is building a dwelling house on the
Kelly farm that he bought recently.
J. G. Lockerman, living near Scots
store. west OF Bridgeville, completed
recently one Of the largest and mosi
convenient barns and stables combined
In lower Delaware. The architect anC
builder is well up in his profession.
A farmer living near Willow Grove
Kent county. has seven children, eacf
of whom was born in a different STATE
and named after the State they were
born in: Idaho. Kentucky, Massachu'
setts, Illinois. Maryland, Florida anC
Delaware.
James w. Bradley, an Independent
colored farmer living near the Tul
Mill, two miles north Of Milford los
his wife by death this year. He tolt
the Milford Chronicle writer that h
lived with her thirty-eisht years ant
they never had a quarrel. cross wor,
I or misunderstanding This man Il
very truthful, but likely many whi
read this article will not believe it.
Evening journal., 1907-08-17
Reunion of Vernon Family.

The eighth annual reunion Of the
descendants Of Abner and Esther
Vernon was held yesterday az Clay
mont. and was participated in by
nearly two hundred persons. The re-
union. which was an all-day affair,
was held in the grove adjoining the
old Vernon homestead, and there We're
present in addition 10 the members CT
the family. a large number Of friends
All had a delightful time.
The direct descendants Of Abner and
Esther Vernon, who years ago were
pioneers of Delaware. were their five
sons. They are Abner Vernon and
William G. Vernon. OF Claymont.
Samuel Vernon and Frank S. Vernon,
of Marcus Hook. and George ".
Vernon. Sr.. Of Philadelphia. An are
ENJOYING health and bid fair 10 at
tend many reunions in the future in
spite Of their advanced ages. Guests
were present during the day from
Claymont Wilmington. Booths Cor
ner. Marcus Hook and Linwood, Ches-
ter. Philadelphia. Camden, n. j., At
lantic City. and Railway. n. ].
Evening journal., 1907-08-17
Liquor Men Oraanize Forces.

speciaI % The EVENING JOURNAL.
GEORGETOWN. Del. Aug 17-ft
transpires that az the Rehoboth meet
ing Of the liquor dealers last week,
they effected complete organization
and now have district workers en-
gagged throughout Sussex county. The
liquor men have not, however, effected
organization in Kent county. The
Sussex workers are said to be made
up from both political parties, each
district containing five of each. For
mer State Treasurer Willie NJ. Ross,
of Seaford. is at the head Of the
organization.
Evening journal., 1907-08-17
Attention Trolley 6idersl

Have you seen Fort DUPONT, Della
ware City, with its great guns? Visi-
tors admitted every day in the week.
Have you tried your luck fishing .or
grabbing? They are waiting to be
caught Have you had a bath at Co
field Beach?
Fourth and Market streets every TWEEN
ty minutes for New Castle, Riverside
and Coheld Beach and every forty
minutes for Delaware city, running
through the finest farming land in the
county and for most of the distance the
Delaware river is close by with its pic
turesque views and cooling breezes.
Wilmington, New Castle & Southern
Railway
c. Z. Holcomb, Suptt
Evening journal., 1907-08-17
temperance Meeting at seaford.

Special 10 THE EVENING JOURNAL.
SEAFORD. Del, Aug. 1.-THE large
Senford Antl-License Club held q
meeting last evening at which Presl-
dent Wallace presided and the speak
ers were John b. Hutton. chairman Of
the Kent County Democratic Commit
toe. and Rev George l.. Hardesty Of
the Wilmington Conference.
The club officials announced that
they were endeavoring 10 secure
Democratic State Senator William r.
Jester. Of the Shoestring district, Kent
county. TO make the address mex,
week. together with Rev. II. T.. Terry
Senator Jester was the orator for the
State Senate during its banouets last
winter.
Evening journal., 1907-08-17
Home From Camp.

The Wilmington young men who have
been having a pleasant time In Camp
Highland" at Lenape, have struck their
tents and returned to their homes
much benefited by their outing OF two
weeks in their several tents During
their stay at Lenape they entertained
a number of friends, including several
from West Chester. In the camp were:
Joseph and James Millin. Allen Moore,
Stuart Kelley. Edgar Greggs, Joseph
and Meade Elder, Henry Swindemar,
George Barnett, Robert Waters
Thomas Beatty William Keenan,
Charles Seal, Oscar Gibson, Joseph
Monahan.
Evening journal., 1907-08-17
AMusEMENTs.

Next weeks attraction at the Lyce-
um Theatre viii be Vance and Sull-
van Company's great heart-stirring
story Her Fatal Love" by Lem Il.
Parker. Messrs. Vance and Sullivan's
latest Offering in sensational melo-
drama. on August 10, 20 and q, is the
sort of a play that appeals to the
sympathetic side of human nature. as
the trials and tribulations of q de-
fenseless woman always reaches the
heart. "Her Fatal Love" will also
prove one of the most thrilling dramas
of love and jealousy that has been
seen for many years. Some startling
mechanical effects are introduced in
the climaxes. The last act is an In
novation I'm mechanical effects, one Of
which is the disappearance of a wo-
man who is bound hand and foot. In
full view Of the audience she disap-
pears. and reappears again in an
equally mysterious manner. A medi-
cine cabinet turns into a piano, and
other startling transformations take
place when the police are supposed TO
be near.
Al the Iyceum Theatre "Wild Nell.
a Child of the Regiment" viii close
its engagement this afternoon and
evening. 1t is one Of the best shows
which will be seen at the Lyceum this
season.
whenever a good story finds its way
into theatrical circles and they do not
know upon whom to blame it, Tom
Waters is usually the patsy, as he
has probably been responsible for as
many good, wholesome stories as any
one since the late John Kernel and,
that same 1ovial disposition and abil-
itv to relate narratives of the humor-
Gus type is what recommended
Waters TO Messrs. Nixon and thinner
man and secured him the stellar role
in their new play, musical comedy
"The Mayor Of LaHghiand," which Is
TO be seen at the Grand Opera House
next Monday evening The latest Il
be laid at Toms door is an Arizona
episode. The scene is in Phoenix's
leading restaurant-Coffee AIS. Tom
was in conversation with cow
puncher and the subject Of the dispute
was what is pineapple. Waters
contended that it was fruit. The
COW puncher tried TO convince him in
no gentle manner that il was vege-
table and finally they agreed to leave
it to the waiter to settle the argument
and accordingly one was hailed
"Charlie!" said Waters-and it Is
agreed that all good walters are
named Charlie-"What is pineapple
Is It a fruit or vegetable" The waiter
fiicked the ashes from his cigar
smiled at the two with pity and said
TITS neither, gentlemen, it's ar
extra"
Evening journal., 1907-08-17
Horse Friahtened by Enqine.

CAMDEN, Aug. IA carriage con-
tanning the Misses Wagners, Rebecca
Dunn and Lillian Hinsley, as it neared
the camp meeting grounds met a trac-
ton engine. The horse became fright
ened, upset the carriage and threw the
occupants TO the ground Miss Wagner
sustained serious injuries while Miss
Dunn and Miss Hinsley escaped un-
harmed
Evening journal., 1907-08-17
9. 3. RILEY
Bargains Tonight and Monday, bigger and better
han Every department. Joins in these bargain sales


Percale, 90 inches wide, big as
sortment and all good patterns,
stripes, dots, checks and rings.
Tonight and Monday, 121zc;
value I5c.
Apron Gingham. The mills
have made another advance on
Lancaster Apron Gingham.
Plenty of all size blue checks here
at the old price, &C yard; worth
Ioc.
Colored Linene. Stripes, checks
and dots. All good patterns, "a
inches wide, worth I5c and ISc a
yard. Tonight and Monday,
I21c.
Batiste. Blue grounds only,
12Zc; value ISc.
Ginghams. A lot of remnants
from our enormous selling worth
I21lc and I5c. Tonight and
Monday, &C yard.
Colored Lawns, in a fine assort-
ment of patterns, were up to 25c
reduced to Ioc.
Handkerchiefs. Women's Linen
Initial Handkerchiefs, slightly
unused, were 25c; now I215c
each.
Embroidered and Lace-hnished
Handkerchiefs, slightly mussed,
121zc; now 3 for 25c.
Children's Handkerchiefs for
school, colored borders, plaid
muslin and all linen, &c and SC.
Linen Finished Lawn, pure
white, 40 inches wide, elegant
material for fine underwear, looks
like linen and wears equal to any
fabric made, I5c yard; value 25c
Evening journal., 1907-08-17
3. & 0. Earnings Increase.

The statemnt of earnings and ex-
penses Of the Baltimore and Ohio Rail
road for July 1907, as compared with
the corresponding month of last year.
follows Gross earning, 1907, ST25l,s03
1906. S6,544,S46; increase, S707,057. Ex-
penses, 1907, S4,947.315; 1906, $4.3479S7;
increase. S599.32S. Net earnings, 1907,
$2,SO4.5SS; 1906, S2.196.S59; increase,
S107,729.
Evening journal., 1907-08-17
Tenth street Now Paved.

The new asphalt pavement in Tenth
street between King and Market has
been laid by the Amies Asphalt Com
pany and will be taken as a sample
Of the work by that concern, and con-
sidered when the Street and Sewer
Department awards the contracts for
street paving. The new pavement is
Evening journal., 1907-08-17
CO West to Attend Cavalry Reunion.

DR.. Evan G. Shortlidge, Of this city
and IL. p. Pharo. of Middletown, left
Philadelphia this afternoon 10 take
part in the annual reunion of the Eff
teenth Pennsylvania Cavalry at Colo
rado Springs There are 26O survivors
of the Cavalry and all are now on the
way west as the guests of General
William j. Palmer, the war time colo
mel of the regiment at whose estate
the reunion is to be held.
Evening journal., 1907-08-17
HERE AND THERE

A New Yorker has invented bar
rel which. when empty, may be taken
apart.
-Four thousand graves IN South
Africa Of British soldiers who fell in
the late war still remain unmarked.
II is estimated that the sun will be
able 10 supply the present amount
Of heat for another 30.O00,O0O years.
New York city has acquired thu
reputation Of having the most dis
courteous railway employees Of all
cities in the world.
The birth rate Of both England and
Germany is decreasing. That OF Ger
many at present "a a thousand, while
England is 2S a thousand.
There are 10 government polytechnic
schools in Germany. having a total Of
1888 students: the one at Berlin leads
with an enrolment Of S,l29.
Hereafter all Chinese who die in
Wyoming viii be sent 10 Billings,
Mont for burial The Celestials have
bought ground for a cemetery.-Den-
yer Post.
Some expert has figured it out that
there are only 1000 professional base
ball players in the country. But il
is cutie probable that some don't be-
long.
An electrically equipped paper mill
has been recently put into operation
at Toxic. Japan. 1t has a million-
dollar equipment. most Of which came
from the United States.
It is said that General KurolSi mis-
took the statue Of Lincoln in Chicago
for the tomb Of the President and
placed wreath there. No one told
him his mistake. Of course.
The wireless safety appliance OF a
German marine engineer is set 10 work
during fogs and heavy weather, and
acts automatically when two vessels
approach within a certain distance.
The action closes the steampipe TO the
screw Of each vessel. This checks
the machinery. gives time for revers-
ing the engines and prevents colli-
sion.
Consul General George Horton, Of
Athens. states that on March /, 1901
there were confined IN the various
prisons o. Greece 5.672 persons. Of
whom 42s were condemned for life,
3.749 for various periods and 1,i95 to
confinement in dungeons. OF the 425
| serving life sentences $50 were origin
ally given the death penalty, subse-
quently commuted by the King.
There IS n movement in Maine 70
permit an open season for killing
beavers. because of the damage 10
standing timber caused by the little
animals Lumbermen lay all sorts OF
depredations at the door Of the dam
builders.
The clock for the public building in
Philadelphia is the second largest IN
the world. The dials are 25 feet each
in diameter. which gives a distance OF
about a foot 20 be traversed by the
end of a minute hand every minute
Its place is $50 feet above the steret.
A maximum fine Of 500 or imprison-
ment for three months is provided by
the Spurious Sports Bin in the case
Of any person who assists in hunting
coursing or shooting any anima
which has been kept I'm confinement
ana has been released for this pur-
pose.
Evening journal., 1907-08-17
Profitable Temperance Mestins.

The open air meeting of the w c. t.
L. in Eden Park yesterday afternoon
was most interesting. Miss Mary c.
Brehn, Of Chicago, Royal W. Raymond
and Caleb Burchinal were the speak
ers. Mr. Raymond talked on Per
sonal characteristics and Responsible
ity." Mr.. Burchinal outlined the tenn
perance situation in Delaware and ask
ed for women's organizations in each of
the churches.
Supper was served in the pavilion,
after which there we're recitations by
Miss Emerson
Evening journal., 1907-08-17
Boz charaed Wa Theft.

belonging TO George Glenn, an employe
of the Lobdell Car Wheel Company
was stolen from the vicinity of that
plant and the police were notified. In
city Court today Ferezo Tur. a boy,
was charged with the theft but ON his
application. the hearing was post
poncd until next Tuesday
Evening journal., 1907-08-17

Napkins. Pure white, imported
mercerized Napkins, p inches
square. Tonight and Monday,
SI.So; value SI.75.
Table Linen to match above
napkins. Tonight and Monday,
SOC; value 75c.
Bedspreads. Extra large size
honeycomb Marseilles pattern
Bedspread, $I.39; value $I'6o.
Pillow Cases, 45x36 inch Pillow
Cases. Tonight and Monday,
2oc; value 25c.
Belts. Lot of women's Belts,
wash and silk belts, were soc, re-
duced to I9c.
Women's Nightgowns and Cor
set Covers. Special 65c and 75c-
Stamped Chemise, in an elegant
line of patterns, were $I.oo. To-
night and Monday, 79c.
Stamped Shirtwaist Suits, for
eyelet and Wallachian embroid-
cry, were $500, reduced to $500.
Stamped Corset Covers on linen
lawn. Or we will stamp any pat
tern you select, SOC; value 75c.
Stamped Shirtwaists, elegant
patterns and materials. Special
prices, SOC, 7oc, SOC and SI.oo.
Hosiery. Lot soc women's tar
Hosiery, reduced to 25c.
Childrens' Hose. Lot children:
white, black and tan lace lislC
Hose, were 25c; reduced to 121lc
Evening journal., 1907-08-17
Runtina Family Reunion.

A reunion Of the Bunting family
was held yesterday at the home of
Samuel Ross, at oxford. at which all
the different branches Of the large
family were worthily represented. The
function was in the nature Of an all
day basket picnic.
Among those present We're Mr.. and
Mrs. w. Nelson Bunting. of Coierain;
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry NJ. Death. of
Philadelphia; Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene
Hackett and children OF Wilmington;
Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Penny, Of Elk.
Evening journal., 1907-08-17
SCHOOL BOYS IN CAMP
High School Camping Club Goes to
Bettefton For Vacation.

The High School Camping Club went
TO Betterton, Nd. yesterday TO camp
out for two weeks. The boys are ac-
companied by Professor Winton j
White, a former teacher at the school
In the party are Professor w. j. White
Raymond G. Nye, Walter Simpson
Harvey Ennis, George Steward, Kar
Frederick, Elmer Brown and Walter
Edwards They will be Joined in a few
days by Edward Berry. A. Richard
Lind, Percy w. Green. Selby S. SAINT
myers and a few others.
Evening journal., 1907-08-17
81 90 Sunday Exoursion.

To Baltimore, via Pennsylvania Rail-
road, Sunday next. August is. Special
train leaves Wilmington 9.45 a. m;
returning. leaves Baltimore. 6.SS p. m.
Similar excursions September /, Is, 29.'
Evening journal., 1907-08-17
Mayor Pennewill Going Abroad.

Mayor William Pennewill OF Dover,
sailed today from Philadelphia for a
trip abroad. Mr. Pennewill has been in
poor health for some time and hopes
to be benefited by crossing the ocean
and a sight seeing tour of the old
country. He will visit London, Paris
and perhaps Belglum.
Evening journal., 1907-08-17
Committeeman Wright Receivers.

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.
GEORGETOWN. Del. Aug. IRE
publican state Committeeman James
H. Wright. Of Bethel, who was 'oper-
ated on for an abcess OF the head in a
Philadelphia hospital recently, is now
recovering. and win return to his home
during the coming week. Mr.. Wright
is the late clerk Of the peace OF Sus-
sex.
Evening journal., 1907-08-17

view; Rev. and Mrs J. 7. Hynson. OF
Lebanon. Pa; Mr.. and Mrs. Morris
Bunting Mr.. and Mrs. Jere King. Mr.
and Mrs. William Burling, Mr. and
Mrs. Thomas w. Brown. Mr.. and Mrs.
Samuel Ross, Miss Lizzie Bunting. D.
Clarence Bunting ana numerous
others
Evening journal., 1907-08-17
Burned Girl VIII Reeover.

The condition of little Mary M.
Spence who was badly burned at her
home No. 2O2 East Fifth street while
playing with matches yesterday, was
reported today to be improved. She
is now expected TO recover.
Evening journal., 1907-08-17
Pullman Defeated Lewes.

BY the score OF TO the Pullman
team defeated the Lewes club In Lewes
on Thursday The batteries were
Pullman, Smart and Beck; Lewes, Price
and Reynolds
Evening journal., 1907-08-17
Flre destroved Her clothinq.

DR.. Clara M. Ferguson, of this city,
was one of the guests at the Squirrel
Inn, Old Orchard. Maine, one OF the
hotels destroyed by fire on Thursday.
All her clothing except what she wore
was burned.
Evening journal., 1907-08-17
Travel Accidents.

See our special travel contracts.
"The General Accident Company,
Philadelphia, William r. Morris. man
ager, Board OF Trade Rooms. Phones
1894 and 3551D'
Evening journal., 1907-08-17
The onIv Wav 10 co 10 caI,p.

is by automobiles; everybody says so.
Trips at $50 a. m. and p. m. daily.
Fare, SOC. j. r. Richardson, Eleventh
and West streets. De'marvia, 1922;
d. & A., 1426De
Evening journal., 1907-08-17
Postal card surnrise.

A shower of postal cards fell upon
Andrew Duncan, residing on Ashton
Tatum's farm, to the number OF ll9,
IL being in honor Of his birthday on
Thursday.
Evening journal., 1907-08-17
Wins
FROM NEWARK
Deakyne Pitched a Great
Game for the Pilots and
Score Was 5 to 2

LEWES, Aug. 17-By the score of
5 to 2 Lewes defeated Newark here
yesterday. Willis. a brother Of Vic
Willis, the National League pitcher
was in the box for the visitors, and
twelve hits were made OF him. Only
four hits were made off Deakyne. The
score by innings:
R.H.E.
Lewes ..........OO1OOOO4O-51 p ?
Newark =. 100000 o. ~
Batteries: Deakyne and Price; Willis
and Moore.
Evening journal., 1907-08-17

Entries for exhibits in the coming
New Castle County Fair are now being
made, get yours in early.e
Evening journal., 1907-08-17
pont Jar

yourself, get your carriage tired by
Morton, 4l3 orange streets
Evening journal., 1907-08-17

A New Yorker has invented bar
rel which. when empty, may be taken
apart.
Evening journal., 1907-08-17

A maximum fine of 800 or imprison-
ment for three months Is provided by
the Spurious Sports Bin in the case
of any person who assists in hunting
coursing or shooting any animal
which has been kept I'm confinement
and has been released for this pur-
pose.