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Evening journal., 1907-12-07
SPRINGER HEIRS
UNITE TO fight
Canada Resident Says They
Will Have Ample Money
Backing

Springer heirs" in Canada are
organizing to fight TO get their share
of the "estate" that is supposed to in
clude a great part of Wilmington.
George S. Wilson. Of Ingersol, On
tario. has written to John Cathcarr,
the blacksmith Of this city. TO the ef-
feet that he has in his possession a
copy of deed to certain lands in VIII
mington, which were bought and paid
for By Charles Springer, a son OF
Jacob Springer, which was registered
nearly one hundred years after the
land was parceled out By trustees of
Old Swedes Church.
The original deed, Mr. Wilson says.
is in possession Of one Of the American
heirs. The heirs in Canada and the
United States are now organizing and
will make concerted effort to get the
Springer estate in Wilmington, Mr..
Wilson says. thus overcoming the
weakness presented by individuals
heretofore trying TO get possession CT
a great part OF Wilmington. He says
the heirs will have able counsel and
plenty of financial backing in their ef-
fort to get the estate.
Charles M. Curtis. wen-known law
yer and one Of the vestrymen of
Trinity parish, who made a searching
inquiry into the so-called Springer
estate. sets for that the property be-
longed to Old Swedes Church and was
leased or sold by the church through
trustees. of which Charles Springer
was the last survivor. He had no
claim OF title to the land and merely
acted for the church. and therefore
there is no such Springer estate"
Evening journal., 1907-12-07
ADMITS CRIME
And SURRENDERS
White Man Tells Pc ice Jersey
Wants HIN on False
PTetenCe Charges

Elwood South. a thirty-hve-year-old
white man. Of more than the average
intelligence, walked into the office OF
sherim Stafford at noon to-day and
announced he was a fugitive frora
Justice. He told of being wanted at
Salem, New eJrsey, on charges Of OBJ
tanning money under false pretenses,
and of being anxious 70 return TO
Salem to stand trial for his offenses.
Il have disgraced myself and family
and am tired of being haunted by Off
GERS Of the law. I do not know the
amount Of other peoples money they
say I have taken, but will go back to
receive such punishment as shall be
dealt TO me-" he continued.
Sheriff Stafford took South into
custody. and later sent him TO the
police station in charge Of his deputy.
Amos Cole. There South repeated his
Ntory. He has been there before, It
developed, but as Chief Black was not
in at the time. South left without tell
ing House Sergeant Durney the cause
Of his visit. From there he went
direct TO the sheriff's office and sur
rendered himself.
South directed the Police Department
TO Magistrate Smith, at Salem, for in
formation concerning his crime ana
should Il be learned from the magls-
vate that South IS wanted there. he
viii 70 TO New Jersey this afternoon
without the necessary requisition pa
pors, unless he changes his mind be-
fore the scheduled time OF his de-
narture.
Evening journal., 1907-12-07
NOTES AND COMMENT
Labor Herald

Labor Herald.
The "wets" and the "drys' were not
even mentioned in the Presidents mes
sage.
1t is claimed that the coming report
of the Board Of Health will show that
race suicide has no place in Whining
ton.
1t is well nigh time for one Of those
new $50 gold pieces to come our way.
Haven't seen a sight Of one yet
The finger OF scorn is pointed in the
direction Of every delinquent that has
not taken his free Herald picture
Stand from under" you delinquents
that delay until the eleventh hour the
securing Of a Herald free picture.
The prices Of newspapers in the diff
ferent parts of the United States Is
going up. Writing paper, pens ink, etc.
are remaining stationery.
Did you hear that fellow on the cor
ner say that everything we eat is going
up. We wish TO say that they arc
going down.
Where tradeunionists flourish Il IS
not long before the women get the
Isame wages as men for the same
amount Of work That is the reason
why the union men are being favored
by the opposite SEX and are getting
the best wives I'm the market.
The fact Of having but one arm did
not save Harry Smith of suspicion OF
having stolen a pocketbook from
lawyers office. Its too bad that some
men are so unfortunate as to have but
one arm that has to do the work OF
two When the arm that serves as a
lunch hook must also earn the where
withal 10 get the provender. IL is very
lhard as many men are unable to earn
a living with two arms.
The local Bartenders' Union win
ihave an election Of officers In their
hall, Fifth and Tatnall streets, to-mor-
/ row. The boys Of the apron and pleas
ant smile expect to have great time
What is meant by this can be found
out by those that are members ana
who are lucky enough to be invited
guests. The members OF the Bartend.
ers' Union never start any affair until
all the arrangements are satisfactory
and everything Is done brown"
Evening journal., 1907-12-07
SOUNDINGS HELP
WHARF PROJECT
Major SanfOTd'S Engineers
iiaVe Made Survey Of
RiVer Front

For several weeks engineers from
the Office OF Major Sanford, United
engineer at Philadelphia, have been
making surveys and soundings Of the
Delaware river about Wilmington and
along the partly finished bulkhead, and
have prepared a lengthy report, which
was forwarded to the War Department
at washington. A copy Of the report
has been obtained by Secretary George
McGovern, Of the Board OF Trade.
A copy of the engineers report has
been turned over TO the joint commit
tee on river front improvement, and II
will have a meeting early next week to
consider It. The engineers findings
are said to be favorable TO the river
wharf project and may help the project
along.
The committee may bring up the
subject at Thursdays meeting Of the
Board Of Trade.
Evening journal., 1907-12-07
Deaths

Patrick Connolly.
William Kyle.
Lillian S. Brewer.
Edward 3. Pierce.
Angeine NJ. Beatty
BEATTY-On December 7, 1907. An
geline NJ Beatty aged 81 years
Relatives and friends are respect
fully invited to attend the funeral from
the residence of her grandson, Earl T.
Ennis, 1912 Poplar street, on Monday
afternoon at 2 o'clock. Interment will
mington and Brandywine Cemetery.
BRE WER--In this city, on December
7th. 1907, Lillian s., wife Of George
S. Brewer, in her 51st. year.
Due notice Of funeral will be given.
PlERCE-In this city. on December 6.
1907. Edward p. Pierce, aged 55
years.
Relatives and friends OF the family
are invited to attend the funeral ser
vices at his late residence, No 504
Walnut street on Monday afternoon,
December 9th, at 2 o'clock. Interment
Riverview Cemetery.
CONNELLY--In this city, on the 5th
inst. Patrick Connolly.
Relatives and friends are respectfully
invited to attend the funeral from his
late residence, No. 625 East Sixth
street, on Monday morning at o'clock.
Solemn requiem mass at st. Mary's
Church. Interment at Cathedral Ceme-
terry.
Evening journal., 1907-12-07
MAY CUT OUT
FREE LUNCHES

Many saloon men throughout the
city are contemplating the Cutting
OUT Instead of cutting up" Of free
lunches" In their places of business,
and Il is not improbable that soon the
custom OF giving lunches" will be
abandoned in Wilmington.
Many saloon men are heartily in
favor OF such a movement IL Il is car
ried out generally, as they claim that
the free lunch Is an Improbable propo-
sition involving the expenditure n
many hundreds OF dollars a year from
which no revenue is derived.
While there has been no official ac-
ton taken by members Of the Retail
Liquor Dealers Association the sub
iect may be taken up at the next
meeting OF the association next Tues
day next At tbs meeting the hours
OF closing will be discussed and Il is
understood that within a short time all
saloons will be closed not later than
midnight There seems 10 be some dis
cussion regarding the hour Of opening
in the morning. some liquor men hold
ing that the proper hour for opening
should be at a. M. inasmuch as
many men are compelled to go 90
work at o'clock in the morning.
Evening journal., 1907-12-07
TO REINTRODUCE
THE CANAL BILL
DR.. Burton will Again Urge
Congress TO Help c. & D.
Canal Project

The old Delaware and Chesapeake
Canal bill will be re- introduced in
Congress on Monday by Congressman
Hiram r. Burton. This bill Ia, been
rewritten, ana now contains the re-
port Of the commission appointed by
PRESIDENT Roosevelt to inspect and re-
commend vote for a canal connect
ing the delaware and ChesaT cake ba ~
The bill also includes the recon-
mendst.on Of this commission that the
government purchase and rebuild the
old Delaware and Chesapeake Canal
and convert IL into a deeper waterway,
which will accommodate the largest
battleships.
Congressman Burton will endeavor
to have the bill referred to the Rivers
and Harbors Committee. This water
way will probably be the first to be
improved in the inland system from
Cape Cod to Beaufort.
Evening journal., 1907-12-07
MECHANICS ENTERTAIN

Stanton Council. No. 20. order
nited American Mechanics, gave a de-
lightful entertainment in the Council
hall on Thursday evening Following
was the program: Singing. my Couh-
try 'Tis Of Thee prayer, by the Rcv
David J. ones; recitation. Edith Colt;
recitation. Vera Currinder; vocal solo.
Mabel McGinlcy; recitation, Ruth
Vansant. recitation, Laura Ileick.
vocal solo, Leah Nansant; recitation,
Nfadaiine Dennis: reading. Master
Charles Webb; piano selection, Miss
Elsie Mckinley; recitation. Gertrude
Barlow; song and dance, Mabel Nc
Ginley; recitation, Emily Heick; ad-
dress. the Rev. David ]. Jones; solo.
Mabel McGinley; Pearl McClintock
won the prize in the cake walk" that
followed. Refreshments were served.
Evening journal., 1907-12-07
CHICKLN IN The STREET

An old rooster, with legs bound
caused some amusement in Market
street this morning He was one II
a number Of fowl that a Wilmington
Transfer Company wagon had aboard
Tor delivery somewhere, and as the
wagon pulled out Of the car track at
Sixth street the rooster was iosuad
from the barrel in which he had been
shipped. The fall disturbed him very
much. and for FIVE minutes he jumped
and fumed as never before. Finally
the wagon driver captured the bird
with the aid OF his coat. ana again
deposited him in the barrel contain
ing many other helpless chickens.
while a crowd laughed heartily over
the incident
Evening journal., 1907-12-07
Business Cheer For
Advertisers

The period Of financial stress which
we arc leaving behind us has
surely been spectacular. But let US
not forget that the stampede has
largely been amongst Wall street in
terests.
And remember, too that our whole
commercial fabric has for its basic
principle, business faith. Now Will
mington is not built on fake faith
over oapitalization-and therefore,
there is absolutely no reason why we
should feel panicky. Money is easier.
Last week currency cost from 2 i-2 to
4 per cent. To-day il is Only fraction
Of per cent. or almost nothing.
Things are rightins themselves. Faith
has beer restored and above all
Christmas is near, so near that the
spirit Of planning, spending and giving
is already on. Soon the holiday spirit
will be the only spirit. People will be
buying gifts. That's surety. Thous-
anos have denied themselves, are deny
ing themselves many luNuries for one
sole purpose-that purpose is to per-
petuate the spirit Of giving something,
no matter how little to someone dear to
someone.
Mr.. Merchant have you made ready
for Christmasl Is your store fully
equipped to meet the demands Of the
holiday rush and orush7 Are you pre-
pared tc give shoppers the same pur-
chasing advantages they can Get by
going elsewhere? This is an inn
portant question.
We believe, Mr.. Merchant that you
have many beautiful and needful things
TO offer shoppers during the Christ
mas season.
We believe that the quality Of your
goods and the low prices asked for
them are on an equsl basis with those
Of other merchants. Therefore, there is
every reason why you should induce
the people here to buy at Home.
The best way to tell the people about
your holiday goods is by Judicious Ad-
vertising, and therefore, for the
Christmas season you should use THE
EVENING JOURNAL, the best ned
ium in Wilmineton-the best because
it has the largest oireuIation-tne best
because It gives maximum service at
minina UNI rates.
Evening journal., 1907-12-07
NOMINATION OF Off ERS

Members OF the Bartenders' Union
will hold their nomination Of officers
tomorrow, the election to take place
on the first meeting night in January.
Inasmuch as there are contests for the
various Offices. considerable interest Is
being manifested in the nomination.
For the office Of PRESIDENT John
Elder is a candidate. but II is said that
a dark horse will be sprung at the last
moment and who will prove a formid-
able opponent For the Office Of finan-
clay secretary, John J. Hogan is a can
didate. and is opposed by John Crum-
lish, who is making an active canvass
for the Office. There is a fight on, too,
for members of the board Of directors.
Did you ever see Morton shoe a
horse? 413 Orange streets
Evening journal., 1907-12-07
BOXING BOUTS
AT THE SPRINGS

Tommy Love, OF Washington, and
Johnny Dohen, Of Philadelphia, have
been engaged for the ten-round wind
up at the opening boxing exhibition Of
the Delaware Athletic Club, at Bran
dywine Springs on the night of De-
cember IS.
William Recap, who win manage the
bouts, is negotiating with Battling
Stinger and Young Jack Hanlon to go
on for ten rounds the same night He
also is trying TO get Joe Theel and
Percy Cove, Of Seattle. to 80 on for
tho six round preliminary.
Evening journal., 1907-12-07
WANT TO DEEPEN
THE CHRlSTIANA
Big Petition Soon to be Sub
mittgd to Major
FIagler

A monster petition asking for the
deepening Of the Chrisuana river to
twenty-one feet at mean low water
will be presented to Major c. A. f.
Flagler, United States engineer in this
city, early next week and by him for
warded to Washington. The petition
will be presented through the Board
Of Trade.
Every Industrial firm along the
Christiana river and nearly every firm
in the entire city has through its off,
GERS either signed the petition or writ
ten a letter pointing out the necessity
for dredging the Christiana harbor to
a depth Of q feet.
1t is expected that these letters will
be used before Congress in behalf of
an additional appropriation to enable
deepening of the barbor.
Evening journal., 1907-12-07
DEATH RATE
IS STILL LOW

Births and marriages this year con-
tinue TO show an increase over last
year. while the death rate remains
lower. During the week ujst ended,
Health Secretary Wigglesworth re-
ported 25 deaths, "A births and So mar
riages. For the corresponding period
OF last year there were 35 deaths, Is
births and 43 marriages.
As long as this keeps up. Whining
ton need have no fear of its popula-
tion decimating. Rather, the increase
in population will be far above the
average OF other cities.
Evening journal., 1907-12-07
FOUR PROPERTIES
CHANGE HANDS

There were only four transfers OF
property recorded by the city registry
clerk since Wednesday, and all were
small. They were as follows:
Mark Brown and wife TO Thomas
Bills. No 512 South Franklin street.
$f725.
Patrick Young to Michael Cannon,
No. 91S West Fourth street, 500.
John Carr to John c. Sapsley. south
east side of Tatnall street, 2S feet
southwest of Eighteenth street, $500.
Louis Lchtenstein and wife to Mary
V. APPLETON. northwest corner Twen-
tieth and Monroe streets, $500.
Evening journal., 1907-12-07


T. Robert D. Kemp. treasurer OF the
hovc-namcd corporation do solemnly
swear that the above statement is true
o the best of my KNOWLEDGE and belif.
ROBERT ID, KEMP,
Treasurer
Subscribed and sworn to before me this
sixth day of December, 1907
WILLIAM ]. FISHER,
Notary Public,
Correct Attest.
j. AUGUSTUS McCAuLLEY,
JOS. o.. CARPENTER.
JAMES 7. WINCHESTER.
deceit Managers.
AUCTION SALE.
VIII be sold at lhe odd Fellows Hon
fenth and Orange streets, ON Tuesday
december 10. at 10 a. m. fine lot Of an
cue furniture, consisting of de ks, side
rde, tables. chairs and other finely
arvcd and claw foot pieces. one very
ne claw foot extension table. These
lods have an been rcpaircd and refinish-
q Tor my retail trade
DAVID CURLETT.
~ a. liuldli ApcUQpger... dI-3t
LQSr-On Thursday afternoon. Cocker
Grand Opera House and p p and W.
iat on. or ON Darby car gold hracelot
iih garnet setting Suitable reWaad NJ
turned 20 THIS office d7-8t
ON lest Thursday afternoon a Cocker
paniel femulc mo Old rpd I'm color.
rayed from al2 Park Pace. suitable re-
ard % returned 10 above address.
REAL EgTIY.
Evening journal., 1907-12-07
~ the other EIevator."

Patrons OF the elevators in the office
building of the Pennsylvania Railroad
Company at Water and French streets
this morning we're amused and not a
little annoyed by signs which were
displayed on the gratings Of the lifts.
one Of the signs said "Use the other
elevator" while the other motto dis
ploved vas Elevator not running"
There are but two elevators, both Of
which were not working for some time.
Evening journal., 1907-12-07
charoeo win stove steslinu.

Several lads. members Of a social
club in the vicinity of Eighth and
Lincoln streets were arraigned before
Magistrate Robertson hfst night on a
churge Of stealing h stove from the
home of Vito Martinella Of No. 1924
West Eighth street. The case was
continued until Monday night.
Evening journal., 1907-12-07
HILLCREST

The most desirable suburb. Houses
nd lots for sale. Water and gas IT
our command.
SUBURBAN LAND CO.,
No. I Church Building.
Tenth and Market streets.
Evening journal., 1907-12-07
Rohhers en the West slde.

-Four houses on the north side Of
Seventh street between Van RUren ond
Harrison streets were broken into
Thursday night by burglars. who Sc
cured for iheir trouble only a gold
pin. four dozen tallow candles. one
pockctbook and a few dollars in
change. The houses entered were
those Of w. l. Weaver, Miss Clara
Novel;. l. p Rhoads and John c. Boul-
den.
Evening journal., 1907-12-07
QuaiI soaroe In snssnx-

Quail are scarcer in Sussex county
this year than for many years past.
The gunners claim the birds are stay
ing In the woods instead os coming
out into the fields.
Evening journal., 1907-12-07
OBITUARY.


mrs. Lawson p Jcstor. OF 80. 7lI
Walnut street. who die,. We. tcrday. wa
held this afternoon at 2 O'Clock The
intermcnt was in MI Salon Cemetery
The funeral Of Mrs Mary A. Nc
Call. who died Wednesday, was he'd
this morning az 3 oclocl from th,
home. no. no West Eighth rtrcot. with
a requiem mass IN jhe Cathedral The
.nterment was in Cathedral cemetery.
william Kyle, a won-known resident
Of this city, died yesterday at the age
Of "a years. The funeral win be held
from the home, No. 6l2 orange street,
on Monday Interment will be IN
Green Hn Cemetery.
Mr.. Kyle was born in County Tyrone.
ireland. August Q. 1928. He came 10
this country ia 1S47. locating on du-
Points Banks and entering the employ
Of the dupont Company. Several
years later he came 10 this city AMI
took up the livery business. He re-
tired in 1890 Mr. Kyle married Miss
Catherine Meedn. IN Ireland. before
he came 20 America. He leaves his
widow and three sons. ono Of whom
lives IN Los Angeles California. Two
other sons. William NJ. and James NJ,
live IN this city Mr. Kyle was a
prominent member Of Jefferson Lodge
OF odd Fellows.
Mrs. Angeline NJ. Beatty died to-day.
She was "a years old. old age was the
cause OF death. The funeral win be
held Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock
from the home OF her grandson, Earl
T. Ennis. No. 1912 Poplar street The
Interment win be in Wilmington and
Cemetery.
Evening journal., 1907-12-07
Win Address svssex Doetor,

Or. Mccormick Of Kentucky will ad-
dress tbs Sussex County Medical So
ciety next Tuesday night ana 800 in
vitations have been sent out for the
meeting AZ Georsetown,
Evening journal., 1907-12-07
cHANDTER Undertakes
GMANDhEA @ EmbaImer

No. pa w. Ninth Street.
Careful attention day or night.
Bodies in Boarding Houses, Hotels
and Hospitals removed and cared for
until claimed. Carriages furnished.
Appointments first-class. Both Phones.
Evening journal., 1907-12-07

A canary bird makes a nice present
for your wife or sweetheart or friend.
Any woman appreciates a bird. We
have over 200 imported from the Harz
mountains in Germany where the best
singing canaries make their homes.
They are creating quite a flutter about
our store. Come in and hear them sing,
at Snellenburg's.*
Evening journal., 1907-12-07

Or. Wharton Returns to Dover.
Or Charles NJ Wharton has return
ed home from Philadelphia. where he
has hcen engaged i'm coaching the Uni
versity Of Pennsylvania football team.
Evening journal., 1907-12-07
PILEs CURED IN s 10 "a pAYs.

PAZO OINTMENT is guaranteed to
cure any case Of Itching. Blind, Bleed
ing or ProtruGing Piles IN to IA
days or money refunded 50c.*
Evening journal., 1907-12-07

Morton tires carriages and wagons
TO the Queens taste 413 Orange streets
Evening journal., 1907-12-07
Stock Markets

o'clock quotations from r. D..
laekey g. Co., Bankers and Brokers,
643 Market street, Wilmington, Del.
Evening journal., 1907-12-07

mrs. Lawson p Jcstor. OF 30. T1I
Walnut street, who die, ye. tcrday. wa
held this afternoon az 2 o'clock The
intermcnt was in MI Salon Cemetery
The Republican journal., 1907-07-11
TN|C[:|OLD TESTIMONY.
Belfast People Are Doing All They Can
For Fellow Sufferers.

Belfast testimony has been published to prove
the merit of Doan's Kidney Pills to others in Bel
fast who suffer from bad backs and kidney ills
Lest any sufferer doubt that the cures made by
Doan's Kidney Pills are thorough and lasting
we produce confirmed proof-statements from
Belfast people saying that the cures they told OF
years ago were permanent. Here's a Belfast
case:
Ben Robinson, blacksmith by trade, living at
No. Waldo avenue Belfast, Me-, says: "In the
month of November, 1897, publicly recommend
ed Doan's Kidney Pills through our Belfast pa
pers just to let people needing such remedy
know their value. I had suffered at invertals
with pain through my back and in and around
the kidneys. Any cold or over.exertion made me
suffer much pain and discomfort. Doan's Kid
ney Pills absolutely cured me, and could do my
work with ease and strength. have used Doan's
Kidney Pills during the several years which have
elapsed and they always produce the same good
and effective results. am glad to recommend
them at every opportunity.
For sale by all dealers. Price 80 cents. Eos
ter.Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y, sole agents for
the United States.
Remember the name-Doan's-and take no
other.
The Republican journal., 1907-07-11
WINTERPORT.

WINTERPORT.
= he 4th was very quiet day here, al
though Young America was in evidence
as usual. No one begrudges them a good
time on this day, there is no fun or reason
in destroying bridges and steps. Col. and
Mrs. F. E. Boothby and Mr.. and Mrs. Glib
son of Bangor passed through town in
an automobile on their way to Stockton
Springs. Their auto was decorated with
flags and Col. Boothby, the popular Maine
Central official, had the usual tin horn
Miss Ada Littlefeld is at home from New
Haven, Conn.,, where she has fine position
as teacher. .Children's Day was observed
at the Methodist church last Sunday. The
pastor, Rev. w. A. Luce, preached to the
children in the morning and in the evening
a fine concert was given by the Sunday
school,. Flower Mission day was observed
by the w. c. T. U. at the Methodist yes-
try Tuesday July End. Aispecial program
was prepared, consisting of select readings
solos etc. Friends were invited in, refresh
ments were served and pleasant social
hour followed. Many beautiful bouquets
were sent out to the sick and the shut
ins....Mrs. Alberto George was called
suddenly to Camden by the death of her
father, Capt. Lamb. Mrs. H. Langdon
Freeze and children of Bangor are board
ing at the home OF Rev. Charles Skin
ner.... Mrs. Henry Wiswell of Orrington
visited Mrs. VIM. Fernald recently. :. Little
Margaret Thayer, who has been i'll with
scarlet fever, is improving. Miss Eliza
beth Fernald is at home from Medford, Mass.
and Miss Caro- Taylor from Kansas City,
for their summer vacations. Mr. Buffers
of Minneapolis is visiting his relatives,
Mrs. NJ. E. Lord, W. H. Lord,and others.
Mrs. L. A. Stokell left for her home at
Barre on Mondays boat.