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Evening journal., 1907-07-09
STREET AND
SEWER WORK

Routine business only occupied the
attention Of the Street and Sewer Di-
rectors at their meeting this morning.
An electric light was ordered placed
In an alley between Fifth and Sixth
and French and Walnut streets. APP
plication was made for a sewer IN
Seventh street above Union. Sewers
were directed placed in Madison street
between Thirtieth and Thirty-first
Rodney street between, Seventh and
Eighth streets, and Bayard avenue be-
tween Fifth and Seventh streets. The
resignation Of S. S. Cook as street su-
pervisor was received and accepted.
The weekly pay-rolls were allowed
as follows: Cart hire, S61495; labor
s1,649.17.
The secretary reported collections
amounting to s62O.6s. city treasurer's
balance was reported as s3,S5a1S; ball
ance to special fund. s2S6.375,
Evening journal., 1907-07-09
WARDS BODY
FOUND AT LAST

The body Of Harry Ward. who was
drowned in the Baltimore and Ohio
pier disaster at Locust Point, Balti-
more, will arrive here at $40 o'clock
this afternoon.
The men who found the body were
Milton Osbourne. 1927 West Fayette
street, and Andrew Wagner. HOS Hau-
bert street. They discovered IL float
ing in the water in the immediate Vi
cinity Of the disaster.
Wards body was the only one miss
ing. and for this reason IL was readily
identified, though unacceptable be-
cause Of the stay under water Of more
than two months. The body was taken
to the morgue on the police boat Lam
nan and later was turned over TO w.
f. Haines, OF this city. who went TO
Baltimore yesterday afternoon to pre-
pare the body for shipment
The funeral will take place immedi-
ately on the arrival Of the body in this
city, interment being made In River
view Cemetery, where services win be
conducted by the Rev. Henry c. Tur-
ner. Members Of Lenape Tribe, Imp'd
o. r. NJ. and Eden Lodge, 1. o. o. f.,
will attends the funeral.
Evening journal., 1907-07-09
COUNTY DEFICIT
WAS ONLY $4,000
And This Has Been Wiped
Out by Collections Since
July ISt

Instead Of the county closing the
year with a deficit of S25, ,O0O as report
ed, County Treasurer Burns announced
to-day that the overdraft on the
Farmers Bank on the last day Of
June was not in excess of $4,000. An
examination of Mr.. Burns bank book
showed that on June 3. the county
deficit totalled s9.522.Ss. which amount
has been entirely offset by the tax re-
ceipts Of MFr. Burns office since July
/. The county. therefore, has a small
balance on hand to-day instead of a
large deficit as was almost generally
believed.
Mr.. Hopkins. chairman Of the finance
committee of the Levy Court, says
the county finances are in as good con-
dition to-day as they ever were at a
corresponding period.
Evening journal., 1907-07-09
RETTEW MUST PAY
OR BE PROSECUTED
Mr.. Richards So Informs Levy
Court at Its Meeting
To-day
HE SURRENDERS PROPERTY

Anticipating action to-day by the
Levy Court against the bondsmen Of
Horace q. Rettew. collector of delin~
Quent taxes of New Castle county. 20
recover the S2s.00O alleged to be duo
the county by Rettew, Robert II. Rich-
ards and David r. Marvel. represent
ing y. S. Senator DUPONT and George
A. Elliott Of bondsmen for Rettew.
asked the court this morning TO With
hold the contemplated action until
September. and the court agreed.
May be Prosecuted.
Mr.. Richards. speaking as attorney
general Of the State. informed the
court that unless Rettew pays the S2S.-
900 before September. the collector win
be prosecuted for alleged embezzie-
ment Whether he would be prose-
cuted n he does pay the amount Mr..
Richards said would depend entirely
upon the legal aspect Of the case at the
time.
Mr.. Richards further informed the
court that Rettew was making every
effort 70 settle his accounts with tho
county. To this end he has already
turned over to certain persons prop
erty. representing a value of one-third
of his Indebtedness to the county. and
IS now in the West disposing OF his
other properties. the proceeds Of which
are expected 70 make up the difference
between the value Of the real estate
here which he win surrender 20 the
county and the money he owes.
Liability Of Bondsmen.
"This being the case" Mr.. Richards
said, 'the bondsmen do not care to
make good Rettew's shortage al this
time and later collect the money from
him. These bondsmen. of course. Will
be as legally required to make good
the shortage in September as they are
to-day and therefore nothing could be
gained BY forcing them to make good
the shortage now"
Mr.. Salmon informed Mr.. Richards
that the court desires a settlement
with Rettew just now more than Il
does with his bondsmen. but n he is
unable 70 pay the court will expect the
bondsmen to make good his alleged
shortage ''We,do not desire 10 perse-
cute him. but We certainly do intend
TO prosecute him to recover the
money" concluded Mr. Salmon. With
this information the subject was closed
for the time.
Rettew in the West.
Rettew is expected home in about
ten days. He went West about three
weeks ago to dispose OF valuable oil
end gold lands in California. and upon
his return is expected 20 make a fun
settlement of his Indebtedness.
Evening journal., 1907-07-09
BIDS FOR THE
COUNTY ROADS
Stewart and DOnOhue Make
Lowest Offer t0COnstruct
Six Of Them

Bids FOR constructing "a miles Of
macadamlzed county roads uflder Us
provisions Of the new road law. Pre-
opened by the Levy Court this an
ing. or the bids offered those oo
Stewart & Donohue. OF this city. wero
lowest for six Of the eight roads whicu
the county hopes to construct this
year
AT this time the county has buo
$4,000 on hand for good roads con-
struction. but under the law s190.0oa
more is available. Bonds for this adj
ditional amount win be offered laters
and the proceeds OF the issue. with the
amount already available for the pur-
pose. will admit of the construction OF
an the roads the county desires to
build.
Following are the bids:
Mount Pleasant to Boyd's Corner
Stewart & Donohue. s22, s9l. J. Al
A1cAianus. $25 454; Theobold Harsch4
S26561.s5.
Summit Bridge to Mount Pieasant|
stewart & Donohue. sl6.035 j. Al
McNfanus. s17.042.45; Theobold Harscha
s17soO.
Telegraph Road from st. Ja..fes1
Church to Roseville-Dawson & Davis
s37. $500: Stewart q Donohuee
S404S0
Pencader to Newark-Dawson -
Davis. SIS. .22946; Stewart & Donohues
$4,000.
Depot Road. Pencader Hundred
Dawson & Davis. t1.2Ss.5o; Stewart 81
Donohue $1,267.
Delaware City TO Red Lion-Stewart
& Donohue. $24,75i.
River Road Red Lion, to Tybouts
Cross Roads-Stewart & Donohues
s1011s.
Evening journal., 1907-07-09

this respect he was a Democrat, pure
monarchist
He led a pure, clean, domestic life;
and his example, like that Of Nc
Kinley and Roosevelt in this regard,
was worthy the closest imitation by
his countrymcn. There was no truer
friend. nor more ardent patriot, and no
man with a loftier conception OF the
requirements of public duty than Ed
ward G. Bradford"
Judge Gray's Acceptance
Judge Gray in accepting the paint
ing, said:
Mr.. Nields. the court has great
pleasure in accepting this portrait of
the late Judge Edward G. Bradford. 1t
will hang upon these walls to preserve
for US and for those who shall come
after us, the memory OF a learned and
upright judge. The court has heard
with satisfaction the words of eulogy
with which you have accompanied this
presentation and cordially agrees with
all that you have said. Judge Bradford
was not an ordinary man. Nature had
done much for him in giving him a
goodly form and gracious presence
ThisJ made first impressions of him
agreeable, and attracted the favor
which, with opportunity. was sure to
grow into admiration and friendship,
well remember how. as very young
man. was attracted by his hearty and
conciliating manner. As a law stu
dent, /, with others OF the same class
always made It a point to be present
when he was to make an argument be-
fore the court or jury. A close rea-
soner. he always handled legal ques-
tions with convincing clearness. and
carried into his addresses to the jury
the ardent sincerity which was 50
characteristic Of his nature, and which
commanded their respect and more
often than not won their verdicts. AS
a public speaker he was eloquent and
persuasive, and while, with the cour-
age Of his convictions he pursued his
opinions to their logical conclusions, hS
had the rare faculty Of avoiding per-
sonal antagonism. He loved justice
with all the vehemence of his nature
and with him. IL always seemed to me
that to the accomplishment Of its ends
merely technical learning held a sub.
ordinate place. His life in this STATE
and community has been an open book
He was no recluse, but took an active
part in all the stirring times through
which he. lived. He was a participant
IN many heated political controversies
but it is safe to say that, through 4
all no one ever dared asperse his nam'
or impeach the honesty and integrit,
Of his character.
"He was Of distinguished New Eng.
land lineage. having been direct de-
scendant Of that William Bradford
who. coming over in the Mayflower il
1920. became in 1922 the second gov.
ernor Of the Plymouth Colony. HI
had. therefore. a certain distinction O.
hereditary virtue. How well he main
tained the honor Of his name, thil
community can testify and he vii
always hold a prominent place among
the worthless Of our state and country
"The court desires to thank th'
donor for this excellent portrait, whicl
so faithfully portrays the lineament
OF one whom we al loved and hon
jored"
Evening journal., 1907-07-09

NEW YORK. July 9.--It was learned
to-day that Chester b. Runyan, the
teller who stole $4,000 from the Wind
sor Trust Company. had made an
agreement with Laura Carter, now
under arrest charged with receiving
stolen property, whereby he was 10 pay
her a lump sum Of IS 600 To- keep him
under cover for two months.
He told her. he says that he was
concerned in a deal which would make
.it necessary for him TO be absolutely
screeded from the gave OF every one
for two months, and be said he was In
a position to pay $4,000 TO her II she
would keep house for him and COM
.municate for him with the outside
world.
without asking for further informa-
Evening journal., 1907-07-09
new WARFARE
ON THE TRUSTS
Plan to Throw Big COmbInaz
tiOnS Into Hands Of
Receivers I
WILL PROCEED AGAINST
THE TOBACCO COMBINE

BY Our Own Wire. Publishers Press.
OYSTER BAY. July Trust bustina
is under discussion at oyster Bay to-l
day Among the Presidents enests
are Herbert Knox smith. chief Of tho
bureau Of corporations. and Frank q.
Kellogg, special counsel employed by
the department of Justice In the prose.
euton of the big corporations than
nave IN the opinion of the administers.
ton broken on evaded federal laws.
Former Postmaster W. r. Wilcox. ~
New York. who resigned to head the
new public service commission. also
had N conference with the Presidents
regarding the selection Of his success
sor
1t IS expected that tha suit arainaa
the American Tobacco Company. for
alleged violation of the Sherman law.l
win begin next week.
Receivership Plan.
new policy has been adopted bv
the President and the officers Of the
Department Of Justice, which aims ot
the placing Of every mcnopolistlc on
lawhreaking trust IN the hands OF a
receiver, who as a agent of the Fed
eral court shall carry on the business
Of the corporation. This proceeding.
which Is the latest Of the Rooaevels
policies relating to the control OF COR
porations is to have a trying out In
the prosecution Of the tobacco come
pany and II the movement succeeds
other caplialistic combinations which
may be violating the laws may expoea
TO receive similar treatment.
IL is easily among the possibilities.
as viewed by the officers Of tho De-
partment Of Justice. that even the 81.
gantlc business OF the Standard Oh
Company may eventually be taken
from the hands OF It's present officers
and directors and placed IN charge OF a.
receiver II the movement against the
tobacco corporation proves successful.
Evening journal., 1907-07-09
NEWARK BUILDING ASCHOOL

The School Commissioners OF Newark
are erecting a modern school building
there. Il viii be a two-story eight-room
structure and win be ready for occupancy
in about three months.
The building is being erected out or the
proceeds OF a bond issue of $1,000 author
dzed by the recent Legislature and win
furnish school accommodations for the
children OF the town for years to come
About 400 children attend the three
schools Of the town but with the COM
pletion OF the new school many Of these
will be transferred to it. Another teacher
WI have 70 be employed
Evening journal., 1907-07-09
THE
LITTLE
AID

Is often the best ad for the means
and purpose of the man who uses il.
There is no profit in encouraging one
10 advertise beyond the ability Of the
possible income therefrcm to prove
profitable to the advertiser.
II the small ad PAYS, the larger ad
soon will: yet no ad should be 50
small as not to attract the desired at
tention and to tell enough TO impress
and inform the prospective purchaser
National Printers Journal.
This is good advise and next in inn
portance is the medium YOU use. The
Journal reaches the Wilmingtonian
when IN the most receptive mood. It
= carefully read. There Is no waste
aaPoulation-
Evening journal., 1907-07-09
A TAG, l2-YEAR-OLD
LAD CAME 1000 MILES

was tagged TO this city. and he said
to-day that he never enjoyed himself
more than during the trip half way
across the country to Wilmington.
Every body wanted 10 do something
for me-" he said. and the conductors
all treated me nicely"
The little fellow is a nephew Of
Special officer Wardls. at the City
Hall, and lives at Sandstone. MINI. He
will remain here with his grandparents
for two or three months.
Evening journal., 1907-07-09

All the way from Minnesota to this
city, a distance of 1000 miles, little
twelve-year-old Albert Wardle arrived
in Wilmington yesterday afternoon.
and is now a guest at the home Of his
proud grandfather. Henry Wardle, OF
No. 1920 Lincoln street.
The youngster arrived here at 2.So
o'clock in the afternoon, having been
met In Philadelphia by bis aunt So
that he might not so astray, the boy
Evening journal., 1907-07-09

uon' she alleged to do so. he declares,
and the first thing Runyan did on get
ting to the nat occupied by her was to
give her the $4,000.
II was his intention. he SAYS. 10 keen
her In Ignorance OF his possession OF
so vast sum as $4,000. which was
the amount contained in his dress suit
case when he arrived at the fiat. He
made an effort to conceal the yellow
backs from her. he now declares, but
on Sunday morning she returned from
an errand unexpectedly and found him
counting the money. Later she told
the police.
Detectives have been unable to gel
the slightest trace Of the $4,000 which
disappeared.
Evening journal., 1907-07-09
PIumbers say "ThInas Are LiveIy.H

Plumbers Say "Things Are Lively"
Although the Master Plumbers As
sociation flast evening failed to recog-
nize the strike of the Union Plumb
ers of the city, the union men an
nounced from headquarters this morn
ing that everything is lovely"
"We have no statement to make this
morning. said a representative of the
publicity committee Of the union. "but
we will make a statement later. Mean
while. everything is lovely"
The plumbers are taking the situa-
tion philosophically. They discuss the
progress of the strike at daily meet
ings and appear confident that they
will win their fight for a A hour week
With i21 q weak as q maximum salary.
Evening journal., 1907-07-09
Extra Ride Without Charqe,

S. S. Hof. superintendent Of the
Wilmington City Railway Company,
announces that all passengers on
Delaware avenue cars this evening
who contemplate attending the out
door play at the residence Of Samuel
Bancroft, Jr. will be carried around
the Rising sun loop TO Bayard avenue
without extra charge.
Evening journal., 1907-07-09
InnpsotInn Stone ouarriss

Members OF the Street and Sewer
Department are inspecting the city's
stone quarries in the Ninth and Elev-
enth wards this afternoon. This Is
done with view OF ascertaining the
amount of stone available for street
paving work.
Evening journal., 1907-07-09
PRIZES FOR
RUN GETTERS

Thomas McEvilly. a real estate
broker at No. 62s West Fourth
streets, has offered to give a five-dollar
gold piece to the patrolman who makes
the most runs in the game Of baseball
at the police field sports on July Is.
Harry Bothman. proprietor Of the
Cayton House. has also offered a box
of cigars to the man who makes the
most runs
Evening journal., 1907-07-09

Informed Of chaplainey Appointment.
The Rev. Van p. Northrup. pastor of
Goodman NJ. E. Church. has been offlcial-
ly informed Of his conditional appointment
to a chaplaincy in the u S. Army. Mr..
Northrup has not decided yet whether he
will take the required examination.
Evening journal., 1907-07-09
G CROWDS VIEW DOLLAR
Evening Journal Trade-at- Home Coin
the object Of Great Interest.

the object Of Great Interest.
The Evening Journal trade at nome dol
lar is stnl in the possession Of tho Will
mington City Electric Company. crowds
have gathered around the window n the
office Of the Lighting Company, COS Mar
ket street, to view this interesting coin.
Various comments have been made by
those who stop 70 read the sign accom-
panying the dollar. IL was stated az the
office Of the Electric Company this morn
ing that the dollar would be spent this
afternoon so merchants may again be on
the lookout for this messenger. WATCH
FOR THE DOLLAR AND PUSH IT
ALONG.
Evening journal., 1907-07-09

Marvels' Home From Motor Trip.
Josiah Marvel returned home last even
ing from a motor trip to Georgetown and
Rehoboth. Mr.. Marvel was accompanied
by his family and all had a delightful
outing.
Evening journal., 1907-07-09
Handx,s to Tour Europe

L. Irving Handy. Millard F. Davis and
L. Irving Handy. Jr., will sail from New
York on Saturday for a two months tour
Of France. England and Scotland on
the return trip the party will stop at
St. Johns.
Evening journal., 1907-07-09
WEATHER.

Partly cloudy. continued warm to
night and Wednesday; light to fresl
west to southwest winds.
Evening journal., 1907-07-09
Rettew in the West.

Rettew is expected home In about
ten days. He went West about three
weeks ago to dispose OF valuable oil
end gold lands in California, and upon
his return is expected 20 make a full
settlement Of his Indebtedness.
Evening journal., 1907-07-09

maJor omith's Euloqy.
Major S. Redmond Smith followed
with eulogy of the late Judge Brad
ford in which he spoke Of the public
part taken by Judge Bradford prior to
and during the Civil War He dwelt
on Judge Bradfords activity in con-
nection with the Organization of the
Republican party in 1856. whose princi-
pies he advocated on the stump
throughout the State.
Mr.. Smith dwelt at length on the
painstaking and careful work of Judge
Bradford en- the bench from December
1871 to January. 1884, ana spoke Of tho
personal qualities and pleasing traits
of the late judge based on years Of
intimate friendship and personal as
sociation with him. He recounted in
cidents Of Judge Bradford's cheerful
disposition. the ease with which he
could be approached. his straightfor-
ward and cirect manner. his dislike for
hypocrisy and cant and the religious
side Of his life Continuing he said:
THE late Judge Bradford recognized
in common with other advanced think
ers and patriots. that TIE permanency.
development and prosperity OF the
country depended upon the great prin-
ciple of equal rights and opportunities
before the law to rich and poor alike.
and the putting into effect of that
principle by tho representative Of tho
people duly elected; rather than upon
the control and administration of gov
ernmental affairs by a superior class.
or class with superior privileges. In
The Springfield herald., 1907-12-20

In these days it requires big quanti-
ties and great variety to satisfy the
requirements of jack at sea-" The
Quitting of the battleship fleet which
is going to the Pacific ocean for a
practice cruise includes $4,000 ciga-
rettes, 1000 pounds of navy plug to-
tobacco, 10000 cigars and 1000 pounds
of candy. OF course, all this is in adj
dition to the ordinary stores of -four,
meat and other "chuck" which are in
dispensable. 1t is clear that Uncle
Sam means that his blue jackets shall
lack for none of che necessities of
Life
The Springfield herald., 1907-12-20

county, that they may be able to ex-
press thteir preference for senator d.
rectly and without complication with
other questions. I propose to present
the matter in that way.
1t is therefore my purpose to keep
you and the people of this community
advised from time to time, clearly and
definitely. probably over my own sig
nature, with regard to the progress
of the campaign, and shall trust that
each step in my support may be taken
lin the fullest light of day. l rely in
this undertaking upon the people. To
them l shall appeal and with their help
shall hope to succeed.
1t is a cause of congratulation that
the other two candidates who have
thus far been announced are gentle
men of high character, ability and
standing. Mr.. Bonynge has served
his district with credit and distinction,
and in a way that in every way war
rants his desire for promotion. Mr.
Hamlin has been for many years one
of my personal friends and entertain
for him only feelings of high regard
With such opponents the state is to
be congratulated upon the prospect OF
campaign free from Objectionable
features and in keeping with the char
acter and Importance of the office
to be filled.
need not say that am a thorough
going Republican, and believe in the
principles of my party. l take great
pride in the deeds and achievements
of that party and of all its great leaders.
can only promise that, If successful.
as believe l shall be, shall try to
do my duty at all times, to and by this
great commonwealth. which it is so
high hh honor to represent.
l cannot close without expressing
my appreciation of the fact that this
call comes from those who have known
me for sixteen years-my friends and
neighbors, among whom l have gone
in and out in daily work, and to whom
owe everything that l have been
able to do in public service.
With genuine feelings of deepest
gratitude towards you gentlemen, and
with high appreciation of the conf
Idence you repose in me, and the honor
you have conferred upon me by your
letter, l am.
Very sincerely yours,
A