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Evening journal., 1908-08-11
DEMOCRATS TO RATIFY
TICKET ON AUGUST 2O

A ratification meeting Of Democrats
win be held AZ Brandywlne Springs
Park on SATURDAY. afternoon and even
ing. August 90. This was decided upon
at a meeting Of the ratification commit
tee of the Democratic League last
night It is proposed TO advertise the
meeting throughout the State and along
the Chester Valley.
George NJ. Gillespie is chairman Of
the committee. John @. Gray VIII
select the speakers Among those who
viii be invited to sUeak are Charles
NJ Towne. of New York. who is a
staunch friend of Bryan; Congress Au-
gustus o. Stanley. of kentucky, Who is
well known in this CITY, where he hng
spoken on several occasions. National
Committeeman Kerr. of Ciearfield, Pa /,
and Je-e Black, of Pennsylvania.
A band viii he in attendance the en-
tire afternoon ana evening. and It -
proposed to have the affair as a sort
OF picnic to which families Of those
who desire to enjoy the speeches will
be able to attend.
Evening journal., 1908-08-11
CITY AUDITOR
HELD UP PAYROLL
Water Department Account
Not Approved, But TanglC
Straightened Out

City Auditor Rice in his report on
bills submitted 70 him fer his approval
by the Water Department, yesterday
afternoon, held up the current weekly
payroll of the board amounting 10
S1,32l17, because $1.75 for whitewash-
ing posts at the Weldin farm reservoir
was charged up 10 the current payroll.
instead of to the special account Of the
department. which is used for the pay
ment of bills in connection with the
new water system.
Mr.. Ford did hot attend the meeting
and it was thought that a special
meeting would have to be held to-day
to straighten out the matter so that
the employees of the department would
get their weekly wage. but the city
auditor later approved the payroll with
the S1.75 stricken out of the list.
Another bill held up by the auditor
was for s720.50 for putting up an iron
fence around the new reservoir This
bill was also charged To the current
expense fund and according TO the city
auditor it should be charged up to the
special fund. No action was taken.
A letter was received from the Peo-
lAto halfway COMPANY CAdAlllh NiitA- II
did not want to part with the piece OF
ground at sixteenth and French streets
which the Water Department was do
sirous of purchasing to add to the psrk
at the City Mills Pumping Station.
The request of the Lindmorc Ip:-
provement Company for water service
in Coleman street. between Stroud and
Cedar streets. was granted.
The Delaware Hardware Company.
through a representative, asked wheth-
er it was necessary 20 place a meter,
which will cost $500, on a fire sprinkler
system, which the concern conten-
plates installing in its place of busi-
ness. The proposed system will be
what is known as the dry sprinkler
System. as there win be no water in
the pipes, the water running from tic
main to the valves connecting the sys.
TEN. The matter was referred to
Chief Engineer Kienle.
The current fund balance Of the de-
partment is S15.O6s.H and the special
fund, $445.11.
Evening journal., 1908-08-11

with all the solemnity Of the higher
burial services of the Catholic Church
the months mind mass for the late RI.
Rev. Alfred A. Curtis. formerly Bishop
of the Diocese of wilmington. was held
in the Cathedral at Sixth and West
streets this morning. There was a
large number of the priests Of the
diocese present Among the large con-
rregation present were representatives
from tn A. o. H.. Knights Of Colum-
bus Holy Name Societiesand st. Peters
n A. b. Society, New Castle. Tho
ceIebrant of the solemn requiem high
mass was the Very Rev. John A.
Lyons; Rev. ]. d. Mickie, Of Caps
Charles, deason, Rev. Father Fromen-
tine, subdeacon, and Rev. John =.
Dougherty, master OF ceremonies.
The sermon was preached by the
Rev. william Russell. d. D., pastor or
ST. Patrick's Church, Washington, aud
q former secretary to Cardinal Glib
bons. He said in part that having
lived under the same roof and sat at
the same table with the deceased
prelate It was difficult 10 shake off theh
consciousness That BishoD Curtis was
not present He otter heard him say
he did not believe in praising the dead.
On the contrary from exalted praise he
believed il our duty first, to pray for
the soul of the departed, and secondly
to help those listening to Us by extolling
r some of the qualities which endeared
them to us. We should not praise bnt
pray. In this instance we shall uo-
refer to his qualities after his conver-
sion TO the Catholic Church, in the
holy priesthood o. as Bishop Of this
diocese. But having lived with him for
twelve years when he led life OF
seclusion with God. Having cleared
off the debt Of this diocese. made al
ditions to the ranks of abe priests alo
students for the work here. he entered
a new life. and Bishop Curtis often
said: "God has given ;,le these years
wherein I can give my whole heart 70
Cod and save ny own soul lest &C.
come a castaway." He led a life Of
holy seclusion from the world. He
arose at 43O each morning, although
there were long stretches Of the nighi
that he did not sleep. and went TO th'
Cathedral TO spend his time in ths
presence Of the Blessed Sacrament Or
one occasion, during a freezing snow
he made his way there on his hands
and knees. He would celebrate mass
at o'clock and during Lent he at'
no breakfast. he being very selt-deny'
ing. Then he usually visited the sich
Evening journal., 1908-08-11
PENN TAKEN TO
ELKTON JAIL

Charles Penn. colored. who was shot
last week by Constable Alvin Russell,
of North East, while resisting arrest,
and taken TO the Delaware Hospital.
in this city. has recovered sufficiently
to be removed TO Elkton Jail. William
Weaver, colored, was also landed in
Elkton jail charged with assault on
John Russell a brother Of the consta-
BILE. The latter two men quarreled over
the shooting OF Penn. when revolvers
were drawn and shots fired at each
other, but no one was injured.
Evening journal., 1908-08-11
BOTH WERE TO BLAME,
THE JUDGE SAID

Nellie Jewell. so her husband. William
Jewell, told Judge Cochran in city Court
this morning. had an ungovernable tenn
per and a day or so ago threatened to
throw all the furniture out Of the house.
Mrs. Jewell doesn't weigh more than 100
pounds and is not quite five feet in height.
Her husband was the prosecuting Wit
ness. Mrs. Jewell said that there had been
some trouble at tho house and she told her
husband TO take his furniture away. The
judge thought both were to blame for tho
trouble and dismissed the case.
Evening journal., 1908-08-11
PLEASED WITH
REGISTRATION
City Committee
Hears the Party Has a Sub
StantiaI Lead Thus Far

The Republican First District Com
mittee held an interesting meeting last
night at the East Side Republican As
sociation. when the committeemea
maod reports o, the progress Of the
registration in the different districts OF
ths city.
The detailed reports were exceeding
ly encouraging 10 the Republicans. for
they showed that the party's voters
all over the city are registering with.
out delay. and that the Republicans
have a substantial majority on the On
rollment thus for.
The time for fling names OF candi-
dates TO the State convention OF Au-
gust 25. with primaries on August 70.
win expire with midnight tonight
Under the law al names of candidates
must be filed ten days before election.
Names of candidates for delegates IN
Wilmington should be filed with g
Sherburne Rice. secretary Of the First
District Committee, ut the city audi
tors office. No. 6 East Sixth street
Indications are that there viii be
contests in several wards of the city.
but in many instances they viii be be-
tween persons OF the same political
view who desire To attend the State
convention. rather than due 70 clashes
between delegates representing differ
ent candidates. In the Fifth ward
there is promise OF a spirited delegate
fight between delegates representing
different candidates for Governor and
a
Republicans viii meet tonight at tho
Young Mems Republican Club to nomi-
nate candidates for delegates.
Republicans Of the Fourth ward will
meet tonight at III East Fourth street
20 nominate delegates to the State con,
vention. u-tA-.,
Evening journal., 1908-08-11
ST. PATRICK'S MEMBERS
ON REUNION OUTING

About 500 persons left the citv this
morning to enjoy the annual excursion
and parish reunion Of st. Patrick 8
Catholic Church at Washington Park.
Parties left on the Wilson Line at 7.SO
and 1880 O'Clock.
The excursion is one Of the most in
teresting Of the year. At there park
there were a baseball game and all
kinds of sports, besides the regular
park amusements A basket luncheon
was enjoyed at room. The Holy Name
Society of the church is caring for the
children. The oxcursionists will leave
the park to return home on the Yll
boat.
Evening journal., 1908-08-11
HAD NO FEAR OF
BURGLAR ALARM

Chicken thieves are active in the VI
cinity of Montrose. Early on last sun
day morning, the coop of DIR. Benjamin
r. veasey, was entered and thirty
three chickens stolen. Before entering
the hen-house the thieves took pre-
caution TO cut the wires which connect
the little building with burglar alarm
at the house.
The dor of the chicken house had
been left open, but the thieves fearing
a trap, cut the wires from a window
md climbed through it.
Evening journal., 1908-08-11
Water is Impure.

An analysis Of a sample OF water
taken from the we'll at Twenty-fourth
and Pine streets by DR.. Albert Robin,
city bacteriologist. shows that it con-
tanned 223 bacteria per cubic cent?
metre; including II suspicious bac-
terra, and that b. coli were present,
indicating that the well was contami-
mated by surface drainage and impure.
The Water Commissioners have de-
cided TO warn persons living in that
section Of the city not to use the water.
Evening journal., 1908-08-11
CAUGHT BY HAIR
ON WHIRLING PULLEY

OXFORD. Pa, Aug. 11--Her hair caught
in a whirling pulley. Miss Alice Burke
was slowly lifted from her feet and for
nearly five minutes hung dangling from
the shafting which ran the fans in the
Octoraro Hotel yesterday. When her
screams were finally heard and assist
ance came she was taken down uncon-
scious from the shock. Though it was
sometime before she recovered she was
little the worse for her experience.
Evening journal., 1908-08-11

The meeting of Republicans of
Brandywine hundred on Friday night
at the home of l.. Scott Townsend near
Blue Ball will have nothing to do with
the nomination of delegates to the
State convention. for the names of can
didates for delegates will have to be
filed by tonight and the meeting will
be too late to consider that matter.
At the meeting the question Of trying
to agree on a candidate for the Legis-
lature and other important campaign
matters will be talked over.
Evening journal., 1908-08-11
ontioians Al philadelphia.

A large delegation of Wilmington
ians is attending the tenth annual con-
vention Of the American Association
Of Opticians in Philadelphia this week.
Yesterday the Delaware state Optical
Association held its semi annual meet
ing in Philadelphia. Among the Della
wareans attending the convention are
Millard r. Davis. James d. Stroud and
w l.. Roberts: Ernest p. Collins. Of
SMYRNA. and S. c. Evans. of Milford.
Evening journal., 1908-08-11
SAID DROWNING
WAS ACCIDENTAL

The jury empanelled in the case of
James T. Isherwood. who was drowned
in the Delaware river while at New
Castle. while grabbing on Saturday,
after hearing the evidence last night,
returned a verdict of accidental drown
ing. II is thought that the man acci-
dentally fell into the water while trying
to land some crabs and then was taken
with cramps. He was known to be
a good swimmer.
Evening journal., 1908-08-11
SOLD IRON TO BUY
HIMSELF A MEAL

William Thompson. a we'll built, INTEL
iigent looking fellow q or % years old.
was arraigned in city Court this morning
on charge OF stealing scrap iron from
the Wilmington Iron Company. There
we're two witnesses against him, employees
OF the company.
Thompson said that he saw the iron
lying around and took It in order TO sell
IL for the price OF a meal II hadn't had
anything to eat, judge" he said. and I
sold the iron and bought some bread and
coffee"
Judge Cochran held him in $500 bail for
appearance in the upper court.
Evening journal., 1908-08-11

The postofice authorities have a let
ter addressed to Mrs. Nelson Finnan,
No. 474 Maryland avenue, S. W., Will
mington, Del, and signed mother"
There is no such address here and the
sender of the letter is asked to call at
the postofiice and claim It. 1t can be
had by calling at the money order
window
Evening journal., 1908-08-11

Charles Grinnage. the colored man
who was shot in the neck while trying
TO prevent one man from shooting
another. both being companions Of his.
has been discharged from the County
Hospital at Farnhurst as cured. The
bullet, however. is still somewhere in
his body, the doctors having failed to
locate It. The shooting occurred some
where near Summit Bridge.
Evening journal., 1908-08-11
WEATHER.
1.-THE

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1.-THE
weather is still unsettled and showery
except in the Gulf states, the extreme
northwest and the Pacific northwest
Temperatures as a rule are slightly
hiqher, except in the rocky mountain
region.
Forecast till .. M. Wednesdays
For Internationally fair tonight
and Wednesday; light winds, moetly
southerly.
Evening journal., 1908-08-11

LAUREL. Aug. 11.-Having a debt
hanging over them from the anti-h-
cense campaign. the officers OF the No
License League at Laurel recently sent
out three hundred letters to prominent
temperance advocates asking for aid.
Answers from only thirty-five were re-
ceived, the remainder calmly ignoring
the appeal.
Evening journal., 1908-08-11
AIIeoed Gamblers sun Here.

Thomas Clark and Morris Jacobson,
two young men. arrested at Augustine
Park last Sunday, on the charge Of
gambling and brought here, have not
yet received a hearing. They are stili
locked up at the police station and are
waiting to hear from friends in Phil
adelphia.
Evening journal., 1908-08-11
VISITING in This City.

Miss Amy Thompkinson of Brooklyn.
n. Y, and Miss Mary O'Brien of Ches-
ter. Pa. are staying during the month
of August with Kathryn NJ. Durney. of
No. 1927 West Third stret The young
women attended weeks end party
last week at the home Of Mrs. r. B.
White on the Lancaster Pike.
Evening journal., 1908-08-11
Must Not Exceed speed Limit.

In order to further promote the saf-
ETY. of the Pennsylvania passenger
trains operating at the more important
points. general orders have been issued
specifying that a certain speed must
not be exceeded. On some portions
Of the road the limit must not be ex-
ceeded
Evening journal., 1908-08-11
raken III on street.

Mrs. r. n. Pitpet Of Clayton. was
taken IN at Sixth and Market streets,
yesterday at noon, and fell unconscious
to the street, sustaining a slight cut
on her forehead. She was carried into
Belts drug store and later was remov-
ed to the Delaware Hospital in the
Phoenix ambulance. She had recov-
cred sufficiently last evening to be able
TO leave the hospital.
Evening journal., 1908-08-11
AIlensd crulItx TO Horses.

Persons living along the Kennett and
Concord turnpikes are aroused over
alleged cruel treatment of horses. Last
Sunday night, man who had hired a
horse from local liveryman drove the
animal so hard while on the Concord
turnpike that the animal dropped dead
q short distance from the city. This,
St is said, is only one of a number Of
caaAS
Evening journal., 1908-08-11

The draw of the p, B. and w. cut
off bridge over the Christiana river
near the mouth of the Brandywine was
caught yesterday and it was late in
the afternoon before vessels could pass
up. It was necessary for boats of the
Pennsgrove line and the Wilson line
20 make a landing at the foot of c
street, where the passengers were met
by wagons and brought to the city.
Evening journal., 1908-08-11
Ninth Ward Republican Social.

The Ninth Ward Republican Social
was organized last night with thirty
five members, and with the following
officers: George Benson, president;
William Bayard, vice-president; VIII
liam Loper, secretary; Walter Laws,
assistant secretary; Isaac Scott, treas
urer.
Evening journal., 1908-08-11

Republicans of Red Lion hundred
met last night I'm the engine house,
at Delaware City. and elected the fol-
lowing delegates TO the State conven-
tion: Edward Coal. II. P. Scott and
John Goodwin. The alternates selected
were: William Oaks. William II. II.
Clark and DR.. Dewitt of st. Georges.
Evening journal., 1908-08-11
Lay of RaiIroaders.

The Fhiladelphia, Baltimore and
their annual shake-up yesterday, and
laid off a number of men who have
been employed on the freight trains
that have been transporting fruit from
down the state.
Evening journal., 1908-08-11

A euchre for the benefit of the new
st. Elizabeth school viii be given on.
the lawn at 500 South Broome street,
this evening at o'clock. O'Donnelrs
orchestra will furnish the music.
Evening journal., 1908-08-11
Householder Makinq Canvass Here.

William Nj. Householder. of Delaware
City, who is a candidate for coroner,
on the Republican ticket w'u' in Will
mington today making a canvas. He
was accompanied by Councilman Wal
ter Rash who is a candidate for State
senator in the First Senatorial Dis
trict and by John Goodwin.
Evening journal., 1908-08-11
Electric LIGHTING For Church.

Workmen are engaged in installing
an electric lighting system in the
Sacred Heart Catholic Church and hall
at Tenth and Madison strets. A new
motor is also being stalled for the
organ so that the noise made by the
present motor, will be eliminated
Evening journal., 1908-08-11
Second Ward Republieans to Meet.

The Republicans Of the Second ward
will hold a meeting tonight at the
home of Councilman Walter Rash. at
No. 504 Claymont street. to elect dele
gates to the State convention.
Evening journal., 1908-08-11

Sealed proposals for furnishing and
making winter police clothing and he'll
NETS will be opened by the Board OF
Police Commissioners this afternoon.
Evening journal., 1908-08-11
ceorqe Titus, Sussex Farmer, Dead.

George Titus, Sussex Farmer, Dead.
George Titus. a farmer and land
owner of Milford. died yesterday, after
a short illness. He was So years old,
and leaves a widow and two daughters.
Mr.. Titus was an active granger and
mad done much for the cause in Sus-
Evening journal., 1908-08-11
Endorse Mr.. D

Endorse Mr.. Dorney for Congress
At a conference of the Brotherhood
Of Faperhangers. No. 971 held after
a regular meeting last night 1t was
de~'SoS 20 endorse John M. Dorney for
Congress.
Evening journal., 1908-08-11

Young rabbits and quail are reported
plentiful throughout Sussex county.
Evening journal., 1908-08-11

Miss Simmons to Sing.
Miss Anna Wallace Simmons VIII
sing next Sunday at First Presbyterian
Church
Evening journal., 1908-08-11
A German proverb says:

"You can't furn the mill
with the wafer that's passed
Bly," Nor can you run . busi-
ness on last years advertising.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1908-07-15
AT Fairbanks Village.

Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar Beck returned
Wednesday evening from Rome, Georgia.
MIR. Beck resumed his duties at Fair
banks office Tuesday morning.
Mrs. George H. Taylor and son, Theo-
dore, and George Birch were called to
East Hatley, p O., Friday, by the death
of their father, Knightly Birch.
Mrs. John Corriveau is still very seri-
ously i'll.
Sherman Wakefield from Lvndonvlle
is spending some time with his aunt,
Mrs Green.
Mrs. Joseph x. Beck and daughter
Helena, went Monday to spend the sum-
mer at the Mountains.
Aloysus Beck began work at E. l..
Hunts store, Monday.
Charles Jenness with three other gen.
tlemen were driving down Western ave
nue. Saturday afternoon and as they
took the turn at the corner of Western
avenue and High street, the horse slipped
in the sand, throwing all its weight onto
it's hip, and breaking it.
Mrs. Fred Beck is visiting relatives il
North Troy.
Miss Dora Erwin is visiting relative:
in Inverness p. Q.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1908-07-15
AT the Y. M. c. A. Camp.

The dozen boys who spent the first 10
days of this month ncamp on the island
of North Hero on Lake Champlain re-
turned Saturday night well Drowned
and enthusiastic over their outing The
boys were chaperoned by Mr.. Palmer,
the Associations physical director, and
Aloysius J. Beck and were joined at
Camp Manuel by delegations from
Montpelier, Burlington and st. Adams.
There were nearly 70 boys in camp and
it is fair to assume they had good appe-
tites as it took boiler full OF stew and
16 square feet of Johnny cake" to fill
them up at meal.
Fishing, boating, tramping and swim
ming were the principal amusements
with numerous base ball contests and a
two days athletic meet. Fourth of July
was appropriately celebrated by flag
raising with fire crackers throughout
the day and fireworks in the evening.
The camp was splendidly located,
commanding a fine view of the Adiron-
dacks and Green Mountains, and is &C.
cupied this week by a large party OF
Older boys from various points in the
state.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1908-07-15
Wanted, For Sale, Etc.

TENEMENT TO RENT All modern i'm
provements. Occupants are 10 leave
town o. Y. Hooker & Son.
WANTED AT ONCE. Second hand canoe.
r. b. Hooker
For SALE. Two good driving horses,
ages I and 5 years; weigh 100 each.
Inquire at c. H. Goss' store.
For SALE. An Angeion piano
PLAYER with 80 rolls of music A greet
bargain. II. Nj. Gross, Al Portland
street.
BABY CARRIAGES RETIRED. have
machine for putting tires on Baby Car.
riages and can give you prompt and
reasonable service. {. A. Calder
wood, St. Tohnsbury.
THE OLD BELKNAP shop, including
blacksmith shop and water power, is for
rent, with or without a six room tene-
ment overhead. Inquire of DR.. ". J.
Aldrich
Boy WANTED-To learn the printers
trade. Journal Office, Lyndonvile.
For SALE-A Light Touring Car,
Cadillac make, in good fair condition.
Will sell very cheap, on easy payments.
Albert Daniel, West Danville, VT.
LOST. Sunday, between the North
church and north Main street, pair gold
bowed spectacles. Finder please return
to the CALIFORNIAN office.
WASHER WOMAN wanted Monday
mornings, Washing to be done at home
in cool laundry with set tubs Apply at
the CALIFORNIAN office.
For SALE. Cottage at Joe's Pond.
Inquire OF L. S. Hooket, 26 Cliff street.
WANTED. Granite firms to rent power
and room for polishing machines, also
yard-room for cutting and power tor
compressors. 60 to 100 horse power
available. Side track. o. Y. Hooker *
| Son.
WOMAN WANTED to take charge OF
work in large family. Pay accordingly.
Mrs. Perley Russell, SO Hastings street.
Coal FOR SALE. First class hard coal
at the Summerville Wood Yard.
For SALE-Drug store in a country
village in Vermont. An A chance for a
Young man Good reasons for selling.
Address c, CALIFORNIAN office, St. Johns
bury, Vt.
Found. One yearling heifer, color,
fawn and white. Owner can have same
by proving property and paying charges
James McGill, Danville, VT.