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Evening journal., 1907-05-20
WILL IMPROVE
THE MISPILLION

Bids for constructing jetty ana
making repairs AT the Mispillion river
were opened to-day at noon in the
office of the United States engineer
here. and it looks as II Wilson M. Nin-
ward. of Milford. VII get the contract.
Tho work carries an appropriation OF
S25 600 with it,
The bidders follow for construction
of lefty per lineal foot;
Wilson NJ Vinyard Milford Del ,
1885: Franzen ana Carney. Philadei-
phia. SiAs5; Sanford and Brooks Com
nanv. Baltimore. SIS; Richard ParrotI
Newburg. N. Y. S1S75; James A. Her
ons. Dover. S1l13; Batta and Terry
Philadelphia, S1A70; Tatnal Brown
and Company. Wilmington, Slo.59i
Robert r. Morrison. Baltimore, Sl4'94;
Franklin X. Wells. Wilmington Sl2.4o.
For lumber. including spikes per
thousand feet:
Vinvard. S45; Franzen and carney
$50. sanford and Brooks Company S50i
PARROT. $40; Herons. $50; Lotta ana
Terry. SIS; Tatnall Brown Company
$50: Morrison. $50; Franklin Welis
Company, $50
Evening journal., 1907-05-20
I4O CARPENTERS
GO AWAY TO WORK
Men Say That They Will
Hold Out and Not Seek
Master CarpentrS

1t was reported this morning that lao
carpenters have left Wilmington for
various points in Pennsylvania and
New Jersey. where they have obtained
work at good wages
OF this number 1876 have been work
ing out of the city FOR some Time re-
turning TO their homes on Saturday
Nights. -Four additional men went
away to-day.
1t appears to be the sentiment OF the
striking carpenters chat they VIII SEND
no moro committees TO the master car
pcnters with q view Of making an ad-
justment Of the existing difficulties but
The men say that they are ready and
willing to receive any delegation tha'
the master carpenters may send "a
them. They deny cmphatically the re-
port that they are not financially iixed
and say that the carpenters throughou'
the country are standing by them
Pickcts are posted about the railroad
stations daily TO note any new mei
who may come into the city.
Evening journal., 1907-05-20
BEAT BLAZE OUT
WITH A BROOM

Mrs William NJ. Dickinson. wife Of
Dr Dickinson. veterinary surgeon, OF
No. 7S5 West Fourth street. had nar-
row escape from being severely II not
fatally burned, on Friday night last
Mrs Dickinson, while in the act Of
lighting a gas Jet set fire 20 the lace
curtains Of her room and they blazed
up with startling rapidity with great
presence OF mind she seized a broom
and succeeded in beating out the flames
before they gained great headway. In
doing this her apron became ignitod
and it was with difficulty that Mrs
Dickinson oxtinguished the fire without
burning herself severely. Mrs. DiclSin-
son was alone in the house al the tim,
of the occurrence.
Evening journal., 1907-05-20
G. A. R. OFFICERS NAMED
Department Commander Hellinss Ap-
points subordinstes.

Assistant adjutant general and as
DOVER. May 2O.- Department Conn
mander Jesse S. Holungs. OF the De-
pariment of Delaware. Grand Army OF
the Republic, recently elected to head
the veterans of this state, has made
his appointments for the year as fol-
lows
sistant quartermaster general, ]. $.
Litzenberg. Post No. .. Wilmington.
Inspector, A. 3. conard, Post No. .,
Dover.
Judge advocate general, Samuel
Lewis. Post No. ]. Wilmington.
Chief ministering officer. William A.
Truitt. Post No. z. Milford.
Department patriotic instructor, VIII
liam c. Baugh, Post No. 1. Whining
ton.
Chief Of staff. Augustus owens, Post
No. 3, Dover
Headquarters bueler. W. W. But
Ter, Post No. %, Wilmington.
Evening journal., 1907-05-20
FURNITURE TRUST
HEAVILY FINED

CHICAGO. May 2o-Feederal judge
randis drasticaily scoring the leaders Of
teh so-caiied Furniture Trust in sen
sationoi speech from the bench to-day
snea thirteen constituent members OF the
combination an aggregate Of Sl2oo upon
conyiction of illegal conspiracy IN re-
straint of trade.
r. A. Hoibrook. head OF the iruoeh-
tial club" composed Of members OF the
furniture trade. was fined $1,000 Ameri-
can Heating Company, Chicago Slo'"o'
A. p. Andrews & Company. Of chicago
$4,000. These fines are teh highest that
could be assessed under the law for the
onense charged. Administering judgment
upon thees firms Judge Lands was par
ticularly severe in denouncing then
methods.
Evening journal., 1907-05-20
HEAVY RAIN
NOT WELCOME

Farmers or the country are praying
for dry weather The heavy rain
which fell throughout tine country last
night washed out growing crops, caus-
ing considerable loss. The electrical
storm. which accompanied the rain,
did not damage any property.
1T looks as If we would not get orr
corn planted" said one farmer thls
morning. Already the wet weather
has DELAYED corn planting, and the
storm Of last night VIII nut us back
several more weeks. Two weeks oi
warm dry weather would mean much
for us and unless settled weather ar
rives in a very short time all crops VIII
be late this year.
Evening journal., 1907-05-20
Better Than Wall Paper

Cold water plastco comes In is beau
tiful colors and is pure. permanent and
porous wan coating. IT Is also health
full. which cannot be said of wall pap-
cr. kalsomine or any decaying glne-
coat that stops "wall respiration,
needed 20 purify the walls Sold onl
at James NJ Bryan's. l07 West Eighth
street. at 55 cents package one
package will cover the walls of an
ordinary size room. Ready for Use
by adding cold water. Anyone can
brush it on. No one can rub it on
Evening journal., 1907-05-20
Rose sndelI,s eurIesauers.

AT the Grand Opera House, for three
nights and Wednesday matinee. COM
mencing Tonight the Offering viii be
the famous Rose Sydells London
Bellies one OF the leaders in the realms
OF burlcsque and vaudeville. including
the spicy burlosque, "The Prince Of
Petticoats." in two acts, from the pens
OF Lawrence Porches Text and J. Erwin
owen. especially suited 10 the salents
Of Rose sydcll and her associates. Il
Is promised that the newest dance. "Sa-
iome. or the Dance OF the Seven Neils'
as shown by this company. viii create
a sensation. a number Of entries have
been made for Tuesday the amateur
night
Evening journal., 1907-05-20
REPORTED ABOUT
COLLISION AT SEA.

In the Office Of the collector Of port
for Wilmington today, a report Of the
collision OF the schooner OF Edward J.
Bernard Of this city. and the steam
ship Andlla Of Havana. which occurred
several days age, was reccried. The coli
lsion occurred in a fog hfly-hve miles
east southeast of Winter Quarter light
ship. Damage was done 20 the schooner
to the extent of $1,000. the vessel being
valued at s2S000
C. u. Lacy. managing owner and cap
tain OF the vessel filed the report Of the
accident
Evening journal., 1907-05-20
NEWPORT GETS
FIRE APPARATUS

Newport's new fire apparatus arrived
on Saturday. and soon viii go into
regular service. II is a Holloway
chemical engine.
The apparatus was brought TO Will
mingion and is being appropriately
painted I'm a local shop.
Il is likely that the apparatus win
be housed with appropriate ceremonies
by one OF the Wilmington fire COM
panies.
Evening journal., 1907-05-20
HAIL STORM OVER
PENNA. LINE

There was a severe han storm in
Pennsylvania few miles above the
Delaware line during tho night and IL
is feared much damage was done TO
crops.
The storm was fiercest In the vicin-
ity OF Embrcevile, which Is between
Chadd's Ford and Coatosvillo.
when the Philadelphia and Reading
Railway train came down this morn
ing the ground was covered with hail
la the vicinity of Emhreoville.
Evening journal., 1907-05-20
PLANNING ROAD WORK

Despite the fact that the county has
not yet realized on its hond issue o.
5000. 600 for the building Of good ro'as'
County Engineer Price is going aheaa
with his plans of highway improve
ment. hoping that within a short time
the county win have enough money on
hand TO carry on the work contempiat-
ed Mr.. Price is now preparing plans
for the improvement Of roads IN hea
Lion. Pencader. Min Creek and Black
bird hundreds and hopes TO have them
6nished i'm two weeks. The rebuioins
of these highways win follow immedi-
oteiv provided, of course, the county
rooI;4es on its bond issue by that time
Evening journal., 1907-05-20
BULLET GRAZED
Her THIGH

clafcuce zleber, ased & years, OF Maple
and Jackson streets. accidentally shot
hts gundmother, Mrs. Mary zieber, last
night
Tho little fellow was playing with a
loaded revolver which ne had gotten
from sideboard. when Il was accident
ally discharged.
Tho bullet srazed her thigh and the
wound Is not serious.
Evening journal., 1907-05-20
BURGLAR RAIDS
BUTCHER SHOP

For the second time within three weeks
a burglar ra,ded the store of w. Frank
Porter al No. 62s Madison street some-
time during Sunday morning.
Entrance was effected by prying a
screen Off a window in the rear Of the
store.
The robber got SIS from the cash draw
or and register Tho theft was committed
in the same maner as that three weeks
ago.
Evening journal., 1907-05-20
Tndd 80. enlll.d

In Superior Court this morning t. Irv-
ing Handy. representng the defendant
in the libel cases Of George w Todd
and George W. Todd ct al. VS.. Jerome
B. Bell confessed Judgment Tor costs for
the plaintiff. MT Handy announced to
the court that the sediment was by
agreement.
Evening journal., 1907-05-20
Grants letters on ESTATES.

Register Walker granted letters on
estates this morning as follows;
Testamentary on estate Of Robert
Cottingham to Margaret A. Cottingham.
Administration on the estate of Mary
II. Hopes TO Edgar p. Hopes.
Administration on the estate Of Wini-
fred cotungham TO Margaret a. Cot
tingham-
Administration on estate Of Laura r.
Reeds to Maggie j.. Downs.
Evening journal., 1907-05-20
APPOINTMENTS OF
DELAWARE PASTORS

The Delaware appointments Of the
annual conference Of the African
Methodist Protestant Church, which
came to a close in Chester last night
are as follows:
A. L. Church, Wilmington, Del, Rev
c. II. skinner; st. Johns, Newark.
Del, Rev A. B. solhy. ST. Thomas
Glasgow. Del. and Mt Pleasant Del
circuit. Rev. S. W. Chippey, L. II.
Bantum; ST. Paurs. South Wilmington,
Del, Rev. c. II. Walker.
Evening journal., 1907-05-20
Proachers Discuss the Barren Tree.

The Rev. G. r. Ncese. pastor Of
Madeley Church. addressed the Metho-
dist Preachers Association meeting
this morning on the subject: "The
Barren Fig Tree" Dr. L. f. Barrett.
Of Elkton. took part IN the discussion.
which followed the reading OF the
paper.
Evening journal., 1907-05-20
Permit for Five Nov Houses.

Building INSPECTOR johnson issued n
permit to-day TO the Wilmington Con-
struction Company TO erect for John
i. Holleran. a store and dwelling and
four other properties at the southeast
corner Of Sixth and Clayton streets az
cost OF s2n0N zach.
Evening journal., 1907-05-20
MIIk Waaen W. Wreeked.

AS a result Of a West Eighth street
car collidinF with milk wagon be-
longing 10 J. ralley. Of Eighth and
Tatnall streets. in front Of his place
of business to-day. the wagon was
badly damaged. The driver Of the
team. a ciorod youth, was thrown out
and sustained q cut arm.
Evening journal., 1907-05-20
STUCK OUT TONGUE;
9 MONTHS IN JAIL

BERLIN. May 2O.--Nine months im-
prisonment is the punishment which
has just been handed cut to a laborer
for the awful offense of sticking out his
tongue al Kaiser William as the Em-
peror passed him in an automobile.
Evening journal., 1907-05-20
Thlovoa 80 Aen cnnnn

Thieves entered the hen coon of Pat
rick Flaherty. who lives IN Fourteenth
street between Scott and Lincoln
streets. on Saturday night and stole
dozen chickens. The matter has
been reported to the nolice. but there
IS no clue to the thieves.
Evening journal., 1907-05-20
LIGHTNING STRUCK
BIG OIL TANK

shortly before u O'Clock last night light
ming struck one of the largest Of the
Sun OoI Campany's tanks a, Marcus
Hook and the oil burned iercely for
hours
The companys fire brigade prevented
the spread Of the flames to other tanks.
The destroyed tank contained 5000 BAR
rels Of OIL
Evening journal., 1907-05-20
HELP ,vANTED-FEMALE.

I
WANTED--A cook. Apply al residence
Of George A. Rhoads, li2S Lancaster
avenue. ml'-o'
WANTED-Two women for hand iron-
ing. Also two strons girls for laundry
work. l. X. l.. Laundry $40 shipley St.
miS-2t
WANTED Experienced mininer wanted
at 2l2 King street m-o-5t
WANTED Experienced saleslaidos per-
manent positions GREENBAuMS 5, Sl4
Market sd mis-3t
wANrED-Iady or sentlcman Of fair
education 20 travel for nun OF S-9QWo
weekly. Expenses advanced. Address GEO.
c. CLOVIS, Wilmington, Del. MIST
WANTED-A good. plain German cook
s. a week. Cooks. chamhcrmaids, hai-
grown girls and help for housework ana
tor country. German Intelligence Olhce
500 Madison street.
aiS-eod-tf
WANrED-A white siri OF elderly wo-
man. Apply S02 Pine street. mlN-St
WANTED-First-c class cook and laund-
rcss TO take entire charge OF apartment.
Two In family; good wages highest fei-
erences required. Apply after o'clock.
1913 Market street second floor. ml'-fl
WANTED Good white and colored
cooks. also girls Tor chamber work win
reference. Apply at S35 Windsor ~, Mrs
Cropper. sister of Miss BoWe, lnteilsenee
ONCE. a'D-ln
Evening journal., 1907-05-20
Law Volume lssued. .

Part 3, Volume 8, pennewill Dela-
ware Reports, has just been issued by
Judge Pennewill and p. G.. Hardosfy
This volume completes the matter for
Volume Of the reports which viii be
issued this summer.
Evening journal., 1907-05-20
clnaninn ~ the Coast.

Along the coast a cleaning up pro-
cess is going on under the direction p OF
ne street and sewer Department To-
dav twenty-five men with carts are
engaged in sweeping up Front street
between Market and King streets
Evening journal., 1907-05-20
Dr.. Wvatt AZ Mt. salem

The Rev. G. n. Wyatt preached ia
Mt salem NJ. T.. Church yesterday
morning in the absence of the Rev. T..
F. Carpenter The Rev. Royal Ray
mond preached in Harrison street
Church in the absence Of DIT. Wyatt.
Evening journal., 1907-05-20
REGISTERS ORDERS.
REcrsrER.s ORDER.
ONCE Of The Register Of wits.

office Of the Register Of wills,
New Castle. Co.. Del. Nay flth 1907
Upon the application Of Robert T.
Barnes, ancillary administrator of Eliza.
beth $. Barnes. late Of Philadelphia. Pa.
IN said county, deceased it Is ordered and
directed BY the Register Of Wills
that the Administrator s-forcsaid
give notice Of granting OF Letters Of Ad-
ministration upon the estate OF the de-
ceased with the date OF granting thereof.
by causing Advertisements 10 be posted
within forty days from the date Of such
letters In six Of the most public places Of
THE county Of New Castle. requiring an
persons having demands against the estate
20 present the same, or abide by an act
OF Assembly IN such case made and pro-
vdcd. and also cause the Same to be in-
serted within the same period In The
Evening Journal newspaper published
n Wilmington, Del, and to be continued
therein three weeks (c. o. d.
Given under the hand and seal
OF office Of the Register Of wills
Aforesaid, az Wilmington. IN New
(SEAl-l Castle county Aforesaid the day
and year above written
FRANCIS M. WALK ER.
Register Of Wills.
Evening journal., 1907-05-20
WATER BOARD
BORROWS $25,OOO

The Water Commissioners ot their
meeting decided to borrow $4,000 from
Union Bank TO meet current expenses
until their bonds are sold.
Evening journal., 1907-05-20
saIes Rv The sheriH

Sheriff Stafford this morning sold a
property of Lizzie McCarter TO Harry
Emmons for Sl025, and a property of
John and Emma RiDka 10 Robert II.
Richards for S12O0
Evening journal., 1907-05-20
HELP wANTED-MALE.


MEN WANTED-Flvc neat and intel
lieeut coiored men for pleasant work IN
Wilmington. and Delaware city Liberal
n. y. THOMAS, 1895 prcNel
Blag., Philadelphia. mlS-3t
Evening journal., 1907-05-20
NnrIrr

Notice IS hereby given that Lcttera
of Administration were I'M due form of
law granted unto the undersigned, on the
Eleventh day OF May A. d.. 1907 and
that AN persons having claims against the
estate OF tho deceased must present the
same. duly attcstcd 20 the said Adminis-
TRAITOR os or before the Eleventh day q
May, 1908. or abide the Act of Assembly
IN such case made and provided.
ROBERT J.. BARNES
Ancillary Administrator.
Address, Hawkins a CO., Agents, Will
mington, Del. miS-9t-eod
Evening journal., 1907-05-20
REGISTER's OROEH.
AH.. ll.n -I...lslar OF VIM.


or-t re REGISTER OF wills.
New Castle Co, Del. May 18th. 1907
upon the application Of Margaret G.
Gormley. Exccutrix of John Gormley. late
OF Min Creek Hundred. IN said county.
deceased. 10 Is ordered and directed By the
Register Of wis that the Exccutrix afore,
SAID give notice Of granting OF Letters
deceased with the date OF granting
thereof by causing ndvertiaemenfs
to be posted within forty days from
the date Of such letters IN six
OF the most public places OF the county
et New Castle. requiring an persons hav-
ing demands against the estate to pre-
sent the same. or abide by an act Of
assembly IN Euch case made and provided;
and also cause the same to be inserted
within the same period IN the. Evening
Journal n newspaper published ~ VII
mington, Delaware, and to be continued
therein three weeks (e.o.d)
Given under the hand and seal
Of Office Of the Register Of wills
Aforesaid, at Wilmington. In New
tSEAL) Castle County aforesaid, the day
ard year above written.
FRANCIS M. WALKER,
Register OF villa
NOTICE.
Notice Is hereby given that Letters
Testamentary were IN duo form Of law
granted unto the undersigned on the
Fourteenth day Of May A. D., 1907 and
that an persons having claims against ths
estate of the deceased must present the
same. duly aticstcd, 90 the said ENecutrz
on on before the Fourteenth day Of May
d.. 1905, OF abide tho Act OF Assembly
In such caso made and provided.
MARGARET c. GORMLEY.
Executrix.
Address Margaret C. Gormley, Hoehessin.
Delaware. ml0-st-eod
Evening journal., 1907-05-20
REalsrER's ORDER
Ofncc OF tho Register Of Wills.

AklatflnA Ell , 0NNAttN
office of tho Register of Wills
New Castle Co, Del, May llth. 1907.
Upon the application of William r. Ly.
nam. Executor of Catharlne Hale. late OF
Wilmington Hundred. ln said county de-
ceased. b Is ordered and direct
"a by the Rcgistcr of Wills that
the Executor aforesaid give notice
Of granting OF Letters reaameniary
upon The estate OF the deceased. with
the date of granting thereof hy
causing advertisements 10 be posted with
10 forty days from the dare OF such fel-
ters IN SIX OF tho most public places q
the county of New Castle, requiring an
persons having demands cgainst The cs-
tate 10 present the same, or abide by an
aCt OF assembly In such case made ana
provided. and also cause the same to be
inserted within The same period IN The
IN Wilmington. Del. and 20 be continued
therein three weeks (c. o. %
Given under the hand and seal
OF office of the Register Of Wlna
aforesaid, az Wilmington, IN Now
(sEAIO Castle county aforesaid. the day
and year above written
FRANCIS NJ WALKER
Register OF Wills.
Notice IS hereby given that Letters Tos,
tnmentary were IN due form Of law grant,
al unto the undersigned on tie Eleventh
day OF May. A. ID. 1907. and that all
persons having claims against the estate
of the doccl lscd must present the sama
duly attcstod TO tho said Executor. on
or before the Eleventh day Of May, A.
D.. 1908. or abide the Act of Assembly IN
such case made and nrovied
WILLIAM n. LYMAN.
Address william +. Lyman. Esq, Attor-
ney-at-Iaw, Wilmington, Del.
mi3-9t-eod
Evening journal., 1907-05-20
PAPER HANGING

THE WILMINGTON WALLPAPER
House. 105 Orange ST.. viii paper rooms
for $3.50 up. on AN bills less than $40 a
discount OF per cent viii be allowed
on an bills OF $40 or more. discount OF
10 per cent. will be allowed. Satisfaction
guaranteed on an work. aSO-u
GARTER BALDWIN-pra paper
hanger. Estimates furnished without de-
lay 302 West 2gth st. ID. and A. phone
gsJi-A aG-lm
Evening journal., 1907-05-20
MoRTGAGE BRoKERs.

MONEY no LOAN on desirable hrst
MORTGAGES on city properties IN amounts
TO suit HAWKINS a co. 7i2 Market St
Evening journal., 1907-05-20
WANTED.

WANTED-To buy small place IN coun'
try, convenient 90 trolley or train Ad.
dress II. j., journal Omice. m-o-et-eod
Evening journal., 1907-05-20

FOR SALE-REMNANlS
At THE REMNANT STORE
Fine Wooien. Linen and Cotton Dress
Goods Remnants.
JOHN Il. THOMAS
Il SOC King Street
Evening journal., 1907-05-20
REPAIR WORK

LAWN MOWERS sharpened, rubber
tires for baby coaches. electric fans and
motors repaired JOHN n. sCHWEIgER,
5.a West Front ST. ml-3m
Evening journal., 1907-05-20
BOARDERS WANTED

WANTED-Boarders with home COM
forts. Apply 600 Lombard st. ml5-5t
WANTED -Boarders. home comforts. a
per week 2i2 West street ns-im
Evening journal., 1907-05-20
NOTICES.

--t---------,----.-s-l- -e------s,r
NOTICE-The MIX Producers Protec-
tive Association has fixed the price ol
milk for June. 1907. az 3ia cents per quart
c. =. DICkEY. Secretary.
CHAs MEGG1NSON, President.
mo0-6t
Evening journal., 1907-05-20

WILLIAM p. WHITE.
Chairman Finance Committee OF Council,
Wilmington. Delaware
Cañon City record., 1907-12-05
MEMBERS OF CANON
HOMESTEAD CELEBRATE

The members OF Canon Homestead.
No. 1873. Brotherhood OF American Yoe-
men. celebrated the ninth anniversary
OF the establishment OF their order in
this city at Elks hall Friday night An
excellent entertainment program. con-
sisting OF instrumental and vocal mus
ic. readings, etc. was rendered, after
which an old fashioned oyster supper
was served. There was a large number
OF people present and the occasion was
gretly enjoyed by all. The festivities
wound up with. n dance and those so
inclined 'tripped the light fantastic"
until a late hour.
The Yoemen have a membership in
Canon City OF 420, probably. the larg-
est OF any OF the fraternal organIEa-
tions here. The Elks are a close Sec
ond. however. with an enrolment Of
lO2 rA
Cañon City record., 1907-12-05
WEDNESDAY MUSICAL
CLUB ENTERTAINS

During the month of November, the
club has met with Mrs. Willis Watson.
The historical study constituting this
years course is holding the interest
and all the members are taking an
active part.
Two program meetings were held.
The first program, illustrative OF the
Rise of Instrumental Music" consist
ed OF piano solos by Handel. Bach,
Scarlatti, Hayden and Mozart, render
ed by Mrs. Lane, Miss Sartor, Miss
Whitmore, Mrs. Watson, Miss Aldrich
and Mrs. Stewart
This weeks program illustrated the
Rise of Dramatic Music" and in
cluded vocal and instrumental num-
bers from operas by Handel. Mozart,
Gluck, Lully and Cherubin. The par
ticipants were, Mesdames Eichhorn.
Aldrich, Lane and Watson, Misses Dale
and James.
Mrs. Mathes and Miss Maple were
enrolled as active members and Miss
Baker as an associate member.
Elizabeth and Allie Lewis of St Paul,
Mimi, were present as guests.