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Evening journal., 1907-04-23
BIRDS TO KEEP
A HAPPY HOME
Residents With Long Petition
Came TO Aid Of Chatter
ing Martins

For time recently, there was grave
danger of some 200 or 300 martins, a
species of birds, losing their happy
home in the rear Of No. 50S West
Fourth street.
Here the birds for the past fifteen
years, have made their temporary hab-
itation before their flight further north
for the summer.
A large bird-house with eighty COM
partments furnishes ample room for
the birds, and the big family get along
well.
They have lots of things to talk
about, and the chatter they keep up all
day. while entertaining TO them. has
been an annoyance TO one or two of the
neighbors. The latter sometime ago
complained to Secretary Wigglesworth
Of the Board Of Health about the noise
made by the birds.
Birds viii Stay.
At the meeting Of the board today,
a petition was presented, signed by
every resident except two families in
the solid block bounded by Washing
ton and jefferson streets and Fourth
and Fifth streets, who objected to the
removal OF the bird house.
That settled the matter as far as the
board was concerned The birds will
retain their home, and the chattering
will go on as before.
Evening journal., 1907-04-23
OUT OF JOB,
GLAD OF 1T
"Red Tape" in County FL
nanCeS Causes Resignation
of Elias P. Hicks

Ellis p. Hicks to-day begged the Levy
Court to accept his resignation as super
visor Of roads in Mil Creek hundred and
after he had been relieved of the office he
exclaimed: "God bless you, gentlemen
1t was all due to "red tape" in county
affairs. An act Of the last Legislature de-
prived the old road commissioners, Of
whom Mr.. Hicks was one, Of the active
supervision of highway improvements IN
their respective districts and designated
the New Castle County Highway Commits
sioner to do the work The road commits
sioners were given the nominal position OF
supervisor Of roads. and while as such
they do practically the same work as did
the old road commissioners they cannot
improve roads Of their own selection nor
pay for the work after It is finished.
This latter detail Is what is involved in
red tape" Now laborers must wait al
least several weeks for their money and IL
Is possible that many Of them may have
to wait months for their pay. This ar
rangement was unsatisfactory 70 Mr
Hicks 80 he resigned the place. Ills sue
cessor viii be chosen later by the Court
Under the present law the supervisors of
reads get practically fle same salary as
they got as road comm 'ss.onens. about s2l
= yesn
Evening journal., 1907-04-23
REPUBLICANS
TO FILE NAMES
Must Be Presented by May /
to Get a Place on the
Ticket

Candidates who wish 20 be voted fon
az tho Republican primaries on May
IL, must file their names with the Re-
publican First District COMMITTEES on
or before 8 o'clock on thee vening %
May /. G. Sheuburnc Riec. secretary
or the committee, has given notice Ia
that effect which Is IN conformity with
provisions Of the primary election law
All the candidates must re theiu
names with Dr. Rice as secretary. by
the time specified IN order 20 be placed
on the primary election tickets Tha
name of Samuel r. Benson. a candidate
for counci in the Seventh ward. is
the only name filed 20 date.
The Republican First District Com-
mittee, of which Harry "A. Billany ia
chairman, held largely attended
meeting last night, when reports werd
received OF BLOCKING Of the districts ami
OF other details
Much more interest is Being manl-
fested among Republicans IMAM among
the Democrats UP to the present veig
few contests having developed among
Democrats.
Evening journal., 1907-04-23
YACHTING TRIP
TO JAMESTOWN
General 7. Coleman dupont
and Members of His Family
Left To-day For Fair

General Il. Coleman DUPONT. who is
one Of the jamestown Exposition COM
missioners for Delaware. members Of
his family and few friends left to-
day on Mr.. duPonts steam yacht Tech
for jamestown to attend the opening
ceremonies at the exposition on Fri
day.
They will cruise down the coast ANA
expect to anchor in Jamestown harbor
on Thursday. General dupont will join
the Delaware delegation at the exposi-
tion.
Governor Preston Lea, members OF
his military staff, the jamestown COM
missioners for Delaware. President c.
NJ. Leitch. of City Council and Coun-
cilmen William +. White and Howard
d. Ross will leave on Thursday morn
ing for jamestown to attend the formal
opening Of the exposition.
The party will go on The Norfolk ex-
press. which leaves French street sta
ton at 1871 O'Clock. They will inquire
incidentally into the outlook for Della
ware Day and. Wilmington Day at tho
fair. Some Of the party will return
c- Sunday ana others ON Monday
Governor Lea and stan win ride horses
i1 he orenrg pageant ANA the Delaware
Commissioners will ride in barouches.
Evening journal., 1907-04-23
PRESBYTERY FOR
mo LICENSE"
Resolution Was Adopted at
the Session in POCOmOke
City Last Week

There has been some misunderstand-
ing as to the attitude of The Preaby
terry Of New Castle toward the cam
paign for mo license in Delaware.
The subject was discussed at the re-
cent session Of Preabytery in Pocomobe
City. Md. and while the Prvsbytery re-
fused to command" The Presbyterian
hymen in Delaware to support the
Prohibition cause. the follwing resoiu-
tion was adpoted:
Resolved. That we eall the attention
OF the ministers, elders and member
ship Of the New Castle preabytery to
the deliverances Of our General AS
semi5ly on the subject OF temperance
and Prohibition and that we heartily
endorse the same.
Resolved. That we record our grati-
tude to Almighty God that the Legisla-
ture of Delawage has recently PASSED
q local option bin Submitting this
question to a vote cf the Deople at a
special election TO be held this fa1. and
we most heartily and prayerfully urge
the entire membership of our church
living within the Bounds az the state
cf Delaware to work ana pray for the
success q the Prohibition s4ie n this
local optbon contest"
Evening journal., 1907-04-23
SCHOOL BUDGET
FOR NEXT YEAR

Tho Board Of Education has prepared
its budget OF probable receipts and ex-
penses for the next year and IL will be
turned over TO City Council at the regular
weekly meeting Of that body on Thursday
night The budget follows:
Roceipts-Frem city Council, for new
buildings. ett s2O0oo from city Coun-
ch for ourrent expenses. slS5.3S; from
city Council. per cent. increase for year
ending june. 1906. s27o696; from city Coun-
ell. 3 per cent increase on amount paid
Wilmington Institute Free Library, m 1906
and 1907. t2S2S5; from city Council for
adjustment OF teachers salaries, S2o0o;
from state fund. salaries only (estlmated).
S5.l75; from other sources (estimateD,
$500; total. s2Uli2Sg.
Expenditures salaries including
adjustment for teachers, S25ooo; for new
buildings etc. S2ooOo. for books and sta
tionory. Nos0O. for fuel, Sii500; for rec
pairs. si 500. for furniture. S2eoo: Tor heat
ing apparatus, $500; for supplies super
lvisors of sowing and repairs $3.50; for sup
plies manual training sl,So0; for Whining
ton Institute Free Library, s9.S99s; for
miscellaneous, s2s63O9; total s257,
Evening journal., 1907-04-23

NEW YORK. April 2s.-Appealng for a
higher standard Of ethics in the practice
OF law. Justice David ]. Brewer Of the
United States Supreme Court, speaking be-
fore the Society for Ethical Culture. IN
Carnegie Hall, said.
THE old idea that a lawyer must be all
to his client IS slowly passing away. He
has no right 70 sell his integrity to barter
his honor or his conscience. The court
room should be something more than a
mere arena where intellectual athletes
meet, striving TO trip and throw each
other The judge is something more than
the umpire of a debate. Judge and coun-
sci should alike have as the supreme
Thought the establishment Of justice. A
verdict won by lie is a disgrace to the
counsel. Such success is really a de-
feat"
Society owes 10 every one Of its MEM
bers Justice and the lawyer is the ap-
Evening journal., 1907-04-23
SIX WITNESSES IN
MARVIN CASE
HneciaI 10 Tno FvenInr IournaI.

DOVER, Del. April 2s-six witnesses
are to be summoned before the Kend
county grand jury Tomorrow IN its in
vestigation Of the disappearance OF lit-
tie Horace Marvin.
The jurors practically finished all
their criminal work by l o'clock this
afternoon, but win meet again to-mor-
row to discuss the Marvin case.
The Jurors are making the invest'ga-
ton on their own account. and If they
do not finish by the time they are dis
charged they VIII submit a report on th3
case, with some recommendations. to
the court.
It is understood that one Of the men
desired as a witness is in Philadelphia.
The story printed in the Philadelphia
newspaper that warrants had been is-
sued for men who were being sought
along the Philadelphia river front is
incorrect, although a search is being
made for a man wanted as a Witness
Evening journal., 1907-04-23

pointed agent TO obtain that result. JUS
tice Is his function. Whether prosecuting
or defending. whether lawyer or judge. in
his office or in the court room. he acts
not for himself alone, but for tho COM
munity and Is doing the work Of the So
cial organism. His business is to make "a
living. but the law is something more than
"a business-it is a profession. and that to
which society intrusts the administration
of Justice.
But society seeking Justice can never
ask for wrong doing TO accomplish H. It
does not call upon lawyer 20 be dishon-
est and play the scoundrel 20 secure to his
client Justice and vindication. Sometimes
it demands unjust punishment and then
the lawyer defending his client apparently
acts against his obligation 70 tho public.
But really ne is discharsing his duty 10
society FOR he is striving 90 exact from
IL that which It rlghtfully owes-justice
to tho individual"
Evening journal., 1907-04-23
GRABBED A BOY
FROM UNDER CAR
Wheels We're Against Elmer
Gross When Edward Du-
Ross Saved Him

Literally snatched from death as a
car wheel was about to pass over him.
little Elmer Gross walked away unhurt
on Market street near Fifth at noon.
That he was not killed was due to the
Quick and daring action Of Edward
DuRoss, Of No. 1909 West Eighth street.
who grabbed the lad as his shoulder
was jammed against a forward wheel
of the car.
The Gross boy who lives at No. 1903
Linden street and is employed by Kane
and Black, was riding on the rear OF
O delivery wagon Of the Consumers Ice
Company, when the Delaware avenue
car, southbound, bumped into the rear
of the wagon on Market street below
Fifth.
The boy was jolted from the wagon
step and fell directly in front of the
car Ere it could be stopped the front
of the car had passed over the boy ana
spectators were Mortified because they
expected to see the boy ground TO
pieces beneath. the wheels.
Before the car had come to a stand
stir, and as the forward wheels were
touching the lads shoulder, Mr.. Du-
Ross dashed into the street graDpeu
the boy and wrenched him from pc
meath the car 1t was done so quickly
that the spectators could scarcely real-
ize that the boy was saved.
Patrolman Snyder took young Gross
to Fourth and Market streets where
IT was found that while the boy
shoulder was bruised by the car jam
ming against him he was otherwise un-
hurt.
Evening journal., 1907-04-23
$4,000 FOUND
HIDDEN IN BED
BY our own wire. Publlshers' Press.

BY Our Own Wire. Publishers Press
NEW YORK. April %. Following the
discovery Of 100000 OF the bonds taken
by William o. Douglass. defaulting ems
ploye OF the Trust Company Of Amer
lea concealed In the bed Of Oliver NJ.
bennett, broker with whim Doug ass
had dealings, at the Manhattan Club.
detectives declared today that there
will probably be sensational disclosures
showing that Douglass game was one
Of the most remarkable deals ever de-
veloped IN Wall street. One or moro
arrests we're openly limited at
The search of Dennetts room by de-
tectives will probably be followed by
consequences unpleasant to the broker
as directors and members of the club
resent the intrusion. That however.
will have no effect on the police inves-
tigation. bennett only submitted 10
the examination when threatened with
arrest. Then the securities were dis-
covered.
Secrecy Is maintained as to the exact
face value OF the bonds taken by Doug
lass, but II was learned they exceed
S1OO0 0OO All the officers deny, how
ever, the amount win reach the S250,000
mark set by Douglass
Detectives say that bennett was cons
nected with several Boston concerns
which failed before coming to New
York.
Evening journal., 1907-04-23
THREE PERISH
DURING SQUALL

Chester. Pal April 2S.-The oyster
schooner Eden, owned by John J. Cooney.
Of Philadelphia, was capsized by a squall
off Tinlcum Island yesterday afternoon.
The hold quickly filled with water, and in
fifteen minutes the vessel sank, resulting
in the drowning of Archibald Mcbride,
George Edgar and Edgar Murphy, Of the
crew.
Captain Frank Barnes, John Winters,
James A. Larkin. John J. Martin and
other members Of the crew were rescued
while struggling in the water by the crew
of the tug Harriet, the Repauno Chemical
Companys dispatch boat
Charles Brooks. Of Philadelphia. was
pulled out of the water as he was going
down a third time. He was rolled ON a
birrel for fifteen minutes before he showed
any sign Of life
Evening journal., 1907-04-23
KENT CONVICTS
AT WORKHOUSE

The county workhouse population this
morning was increased hy just twenty
three prisoners. who ware sent up from
the Kea$ county jail at Dover, to serve
out their sentences.
The eohvicts arrived in Whining
ton on the train due in al ills O'Clock
and were accompanied h. Chief War
den Meserve. ana Guards Hastings and
Guest, Of the worl1house. Upon their
arrival mere they were escorted to the
prisoners car of the Peoples line
which was waiting az che foot OF King
street and which conveyed them to
their future home. In the party were
nNo women. nineteen colored and two
white men, Mrs. Powel, was not
among the number. as her physical
condition would not permit her 10 be
removed from Dover iau
Evening journal., 1907-04-23
CONTRACT COVERS BILL

County Attorney Townsend submitted
an opinion 10 Levy Court this morning in
which he declared that the county is not
liable for the bill of So from the VIII
mington Gas and Electric Company for gas
2 pplies furnished Court House offices. Mr..
Townsend said the supplies for which the
gas company has charged the county are
included in the company's contract to
equip and keep in condition the gas fix
tures in the Court House for two years.
Coroner Galloway viii ask the Court TO
install a telephone in his home at New
port The county already furnishes a tele-
phone for the morgue.
Evening journal., 1907-04-23
LIQUOR DEALERS
PLAN TO FIGHT

In Irish-Amorican Holt this after
noon meeting Of committee APP
pointed by the wholesale liquor dealers
and the brewers OF the city is to be
held.
The object Of the meeting is TO dis
cuss the local option measure recently
passed by the Legislature and plan for
future action IN looking after the in
terests that desire the license system
continued.
The eonstitutionality of the local op-
ton hw may be discussed this after
noon.
Evening journal., 1907-04-23
FOR
COUNTY RECORDS

An elaborate exhibit Of steel filing
cabinets crowds the Levy Courtroom
to-day. They are samples from Stief-
fle and Freeman and William H. Hos
kins. both CT Philadelphia. who have
submitted bids for equipping Court
House offices with cabinets. Bids will
be opened this afternoon.
The Cabinets will greatly improve the
appearance or the various offices i'm adj
dttion to insuring the many priceless
records from destruction ~ fire. They
are Of bronzed steel with brass trim
minga ara stand five feet high. Each
cabinet is provided with document files.
roller book. shelves and a closet, each
compartment being large enough Ia
contain the books Of any small cor
poration. The business OF the Court
itouse offices viii warrant, however.
the purchase Of many cabinesa
Evening journal., 1907-04-23
HEBREWS FEAR
EASTER MASSACRE

Nv Oni Own Wire PIbliehors' press
ST. PETERSBURG. April 2S.-That the
government fears an attempt to organize
Waclesa.c ant.-Jewish programs is 70 be
mad nt tho approaching Easter holidays,
which begin April 2S. was shown to-day
when Premier stolypn assured dclega-
tion from the Douma that extraordinary
precautions are being taken to protect all
Jews at that time
Orders have been telegraphed 20 all pro-
vincial authorities, he SAID, directing them
20 take all steps necessary to prevent mas
sacres and preserve order
Easter comes on May and is the day
the Jews mostly dread. They have received
warning that outbreaks are to be insti-
tuted. There weH six deputies in the 6ele-
cation that waited on the premier to-day
L. demand protect on for their race.
Evening journal., 1907-04-23
FOUND DEAD
in Ills BED

Four hours after talking to his daughter
IN apparent good ehalth. Thomas Duncan.
aged 60 years was found dead in bed az
o'clock this morning. He had been suffer-
ing with stomach trouble for sometime ana
recently did not work.
Yesterday however he busted himself
cutting sod and II is believed that the
exertion 20 which he had not been accuse
toned. caused his death.
Tho daughter OF Mr.. Duncan talked to
him at o'clock this morning and when
she went to his room four hours later She
found him dead in bed. He lived at No. "A
Kontmere Road and his funeral will take
place from there
Evening journal., 1907-04-23
WILL INSPECT
CLEANING PLANT

Acting on petition signed by some resi-
dents in the vicinity Of Fourteenth and
Scott streets. members Of the Board Of
Health viii visit the carpet cleaning es-
Enlistment Of Joseph H. Gooding, and in
vestigate conditions caused by the dust
from that plant.
The board took action on enough COM
plants to cause ninety-three properties to
be connected with the sewer.
Evening journal., 1907-04-23
NO DECREE In
CHANDLER CASE

The statement printed in The Evening
Journal yesterday that the Court of Conn
mon Pleas i'm Philadelphia had granted
divorce 10 Dr. Swlthin Chandler from his
wife, Mrs. Elizabeth Sergeant Chandler
formerly of this city. proves to be incor-
rect. as the court has not yet acted on the
case.
The master. G.. H. Norris who heard the
testimony, has completed his report but
no action has yet been taken by the Judi
oial tribunal IN the matter and the docu-
ments in the case are impounded IN the
court which will pass upon the report OF
the master. The report Of the master has
not been made public and no decree has
been granted in the case.
Mrs. Chandler also has counter
suit against her husband for divorce.
Evening journal., 1907-04-23
FRONT SEATS AT
THE HANGING

BY Our own Wire. Publishers Press.
WASHINGTON. April 23.-The Su-
preme Court was asked today to de-
clare illegal, a trial because the jury
that convicted the accused OF murder
had been promised front seats at the
hanging" as a reward for conviction.
The case is that of William Spaugh'
of Iron county, No, who killed the
sheriff.
Attorneys for Spaugh, arguing the
case today said that the new sheriff,
exercised undue influence over the jury
laying emphasis on the affidavit Of
Joseph A. Howard, a preacher, that
Albert Chi, juror told him that Jor-
dan not only promised to let the jury
witness the hanging, but gave the jury
men whiskey during their deliberations
Evening journal., 1907-04-23
DESCENDANTS OF sleNERs
TO HAVE REUNION.

John S. Rossel, vice-president for Della
ware Of the Thomas Jefferson Memorial
Association, has received notice that on
July a reunion Of the descendants Of the
signers Of the Declaration Of Independence
will be held at jamestown. An elaborate
program is to be given and prominent
citizens from every part Of the United
States are expected to take part. Ex-
President Prover Cleveland has given his
cordial endorsement 10 the movement The
Memorial Association is cooperating with
the Board Of Governors Of the Exposition.
Patriotic organizations everywhere are
requested TO take part Any information
in reference TO the descendants Of the
Delaware slgners Of the Declaration will
bo welcomed.
Evening journal., 1907-04-23
ANTI-SPlTTING
Law In EFFECT
Board Of Health Regulation
Approved and Provides
Fine for OffenSe

The Board OF Health to-day approved
the ordinance prohibiting splitting on side
walks and in fact, anywhere else except
ing In the street between the curbs No
splitting viii be allowed on tho sidewalk
crosswalk. footway, the floor Of a hotel
apartment house, hail. tenement or lodg-
ing house or on the steps OF churches,
theatres or any public place.
The proposed ordinance provides for a
.hne OF not less than 81 nor more than s.
Tor the first orense and from $40 to S25 for
each succeeding ononse.
The measure will now be presented to
City Council for that body's considera-
tlon.
Evening journal., 1907-04-23
Held FOR ACTION
OF CORONER

being detained by the police on sus-
picion Of knowing something about the
murder of Robert Brown. the 15-year-
old colnred hav. shot while In he'd. to-
gether with John Fields. Frederick
Lloyd and Mitchell Harrison the three
men who were asleep in the same room
with the lad when the crime was COM
mitted, were held without bail in City
Court today to wait the action of Cor
oner Calloway's jury.
Tho inquest in the case will be held
on Saturday afternoon. Robinson is
showing the effects Of confinement but
his three companions don't appear to
mind it. The police believe that the
three men wer asleep when the crime
was committed.
Evening journal., 1907-04-23
new LIGHT co.
FILES STATEMENT
Will Pay Taxes Amounting to
NearIy $1,000 on Poles
and COnduiiS

Clerk OF Council Thomas 5. Lewis to-
day received from the Wilmington
Light. Power and Telephone Company
a statement Of the miles OF wiring and
conduits IL operates in this city, for
the purpose Of taxation. The company
uses afteen and nine-renths miles of
streets for ooles and wires overheads
four and five-tenths miles OF cosniuhs
and one and six-tenths miles Of~both
underground conduits and poles and
wires overhead. According 10 this
statement the concern VIII ray an an,
nual tax Of s192L61.
The only company now remaining -
be heard from is the Postal telegraph
Company.
Evening journal., 1907-04-23
COOLEY TALKS
WITH NIELDS

Afford w. Cooley an assistant at
torney general from the Department of
Justice, at Washington, was in consul
tation this morning with District At
torney John p. Nields relative TO the
lottery situation.
Eight more Indictments were found
by the United States Grand Jury of
Mobile. Alabama. yesterday against
persons whose names viii not he di-
vulged until to-morrow, at which time
the jury will have concluded its invest-
cations IN Mobile.
Evening journal., 1907-04-23
FOUR DEAD IN
NEW YORK FIRES
Three Missing aid Ten In
iured as Result of Early
Morning Blazes

BY Our own Wire. Publishers Press.
NEW YORK, April 8-Four are dead.
three are missing and ten fremen are
abdly injured in morning bazes on the
east side. Two fire engines were wrecked
ia collision with street cars, 25O horses
were burned 20 death and a property loss
Of 100000 completed the record of loss
Six alarms were sounded and It is esti-
mated that three hundred families were
driven from their homes by flames.
The most serious fire destroyed the Dis
patch Express Company stables, where the
men and horses lost their lives.
Evening journal., 1907-04-23
Evolution

Not very long ago a man who
advertised was "A man to he
suspected. S0me of you older men
remember a time that was not more
than thirty or forty gears ago, that
a man who advertised was looked
upon with suspicion. 1t was thought
there was something wrong about
his business or he would not have
TO blow his own horn.
Nowadays, in the Twentieth
Century. it is the man who does not
blow his own horn and advertise
that you can look upon with
suspicion. There is something these
days wrong with him or his goods
or he would advertise.
journal advertisers are best
merchants. They convey the store
news" to our 10000 and odd readers
and consequently get the bulk Of tho
trade.