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Evening journal., 1908-08-12
Bull Visits This City
and Many Things Happen

"A bull in a china shop is a trite
expression now, but bull in a slaugh-
ter house of his own free will is a
somewhat novel situation This was
the situation, however. that confront
ed a big Holstein bull this morning
when he found himself in the stable
of the Wilmington Provision Company's
part of the abattoir at Third and
Orange strets after having wandered
away from the dupont farm at Point
Lookout Pa.
The bull got away from the farm
early this morning. How it managed
to escape the attention OF vigilant cops
in the other districts of the city and
succeeded in making his way to Second
and Orange streets without having been
placed under arrest will never be ex-
planned, either by the bull or the cops
themselves. 1t is evident, that after
his long jog from Point Lookout the
provision company's stables looked
good to him and in he walked.
The appearance of the Honorable Mr..
Bull, of Pennsylvania, in the stable
within a few minutes created confu-
sion. Ira Robinson. stableman, who
knows a horse better than some of the
best horsemen in the State. but who
is loose on bulls. entered the stable
whistling jaunty tune, whe nhe OBJ
served the curious creature cody eye
ing his surroundings in the stable Al
though for several minutes. in the
darkness of the stable. Ira was unde-
cided whether the animal was a don
key or a kangaroo, he soon placed Mr.
Bull In his proper species. and then
overcome with shame and indignation
that he sheuld have wandered into the
Evening journal., 1908-08-12
BRYAN TOLD
ABOUT His
NOMINATION
Great Gathering at Lincoln,
Nebraska, for Ceremonies
of To-day
BOTHPARTIES REPRESENTED

BY United Press Leased Special Wire.
LINCOLN. Neb., Aug. 12.-As gently as
possible. considering that some 2oooo
(some statisticians doubt that sum but
that is a conservative estimate) people
were concerned in breaking the news,
William j. Bryan was to-day informed
that he is the Democratic candidate for
the presidency of the United States. lie
did not decline to become candidate. He
assured the audience that he was willing
TO be the Moses that would lead the peo-
pie" of this country out of the land OF
captivity into the fertile pathways Of the
promised land
This is the greatest day in the history
of the Nebraska capital Its foremost citi-
zens and Republicans and Democrats alike
unite in declaring that Bryan IN this was
honored as no man has ever been honored
west Of the Missouri river. Twice he had
iourneyed afar and brought fame to other
municipalities by receiving the glad tid-
ings that he was the standard bearer OF
one of the militant political parties. but
to-day among the people Of his adoption,
III AlAN AIANrA VI AAlN AlitAA anu NNAAA'A WIN
sent him to the halls Of congress VIII
liam ]. Bryan was commissioned to lead
the hosts Of the party OF Jefferson, Jack.
son and Cleveland in their contest for III,
domination OF the policies OF the nation
The entire west rejoiced with Nebraska
From the slopes Of the snow clad Rocky
Mountains. from California, oregon anS
Washington, from the states watered b,
the Mississippi and Missouri rivers cam'
representatives to assist in the history
making epoch.
Early Stir in Lincoln.
Lincoln was up betimes to-day. Lonl
before the first streaks OF dawn there
was a hustle on the streets Workmer
were busy trying TO repair the ravages o.
the rain Of last night which had left thu
red, white and blue bunting and the Ma
tional signs with which the buildings O
the city were decorated in a bedraggle
condition. The city had never looked s
well. Hardly q structure IN the bushes
section was unadorned and Republican
and Democrats We'd with each other [
make the best display.
First on the program was the firing q
a National salute OF Al guns and the boor
Of cannon re-echoed through the lowland
as the hour Of sunrise was reached.
The tide OF humanity set itself in mo
ton in the business section a few minute
later.
The Hotel Lincoln was the Mecca. We
/ known Democrats whose names ar
household words were there and the popu
lace desired at least to see these notable
and observe how they conducted them
selves. Most Of the COMMITTEES was Of
hand or represented by proxies Its chair
man. Henry d. Clayton. Of Alabama an
his associates held impromptu recep
tions in the lobby as they waited for tn
important hour.
Bryan Confers With Mack
Bryan remained at his home at Fair
view during the early hours. He was 4
consultation with National Chairma
Mack and otlEr party leaders and had re
quested that he be permitted to renal
at his home until the latest possible mo
ment.
The first special train reached Lincol
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Evening journal., 1908-08-12
WIRELESS MESSAGES
THROUGH AIR AND WATER

BY United Press Leased Special Wire
NEW YORK, Aug. 12.-WireIess
transmission of messages through air
and water is the electrical triumph
which CASTOR Laccommi, an inventor
of Brooklyn, claims to have accom-
plished. Laccommi tested his system
in New Jersey. The only connections
were wires suspended in the air and
water Laccommi said to-day: "I can
send four different messages by vary
ing electrical waves through earth or
water regardless of distance. cannot
go into details about my invention, as
it is not yet perfected, but / will say
that it is a direct current machine Of
such simplicity that when scientists
learn of 1t they will astonished that
the method has not been discovered
long ago.
Mr.. Laccommi will exhibit his in
vention at the next show in Madison
Square Garden.
Evening journal., 1908-08-12
NO MERGER OF
BIG COMPANIES
Official Of II. & II. Corpora
ton Says Car Plant Will be
Enlarged However
MANUFACTURE STEEL CARS
ON LARGE SCALE HERE

Persifor Frazer. Jr., vice-president Of
the Harlan and Hollinssworth Corpora
tion. laughed this morning while denying
the announcement OF a supposed merger
OF the Bethlehem Steel Company and the
local concern for tho purpose Of manu-
featuring steel railroad cars here on a
gigantic scale and giving employment TO
1000 men.
1T is absurd" he said The Harlan
and Holiingsworth Corporation has been
constituent company OF the Bethlehcm
Steel Company for FIVE years. The local
concern has simply concluded TO go
ahead with the plan formulated a long
time ago 10 build steel cars here. Mr..
schwab came here to discuss this work."
was Mr.. Frazers answer 70 the stories
Mr.. Frazer also took occasion to deny
the reports that Reading Railway inter-
ests are in any way associated with the
Bethlehem Steel Company. and that the
latter corporation contemplates a merger
with the American Car and Foundry
Company TO avoid a competitive war be-
tween the companies over the manufac-
ture Of steel cars As a matter Of fact
Il is simply the intention of the Harlan
and Hollngsworth Corporation to pro-
ceod at once with the work OF trans
forming the nresent car shops into
modern car building plant. as decided
on and announced some months ago.
When the work viii be finished IL
lproblematical. Il being the intention Of
the company 70 so proceed with the work
Ir. tI.a hull
ing plant may not be interfered with.
Whether the new plant will extend
across Justison street and connect with
the company's property beyond that point
will not be determined until the city
agrees TO close the street
The Board of Trade having the inter-
ests OF the corporation in mind. has
urged the city to allow the corporation
this concession since the company has
agreed to purchase another inlet TO manu-
. featuring plants reached by Justison
street, but up until this time the city
has not acted In the matter.
Now that the company has decided e
erect here what win probably be thu
largest steel car building plant in The
country. It IL likely that the trade body
. will renew its activity in the premise.
Mr.. Frazer announced that the COM
pany's shipbuilding business would be IN
no wise affected by the decision to en-
large the car building equipment this
department OF the big plant being capa-
bic OF putting out such contracts as the
corporation may hope to receive.
Mr.. Frazer said the prospects OF an
early return Of prosperity is better. Sub
stantial business interests. he said. aes
inquiring about fture orders. At thlu
, time the local corporation has on hana
a contract to build four lighters for the
Central Railroad OF New Jersey. but
work in the other departments is slack.
Evening journal., 1908-08-12
ACTED AS OWN ATTORNEY

Mary Sheaver stood up in the pris-
oners' box in City Court this morning
20 answer to a charge of disorderly
conduct.
"Guilty or not guilty" 0sked the
clerk.
Not guilty. Please your honor, I
would like to have my case continued
until can get my principal witness.
If you will continue it until Friday,
your honor " said the woman.
you will have to get ready before
then" answered Judge Cochran. Il
cannot hold the case so long as that"
Mary spoke with an attorney-like
directness and addressed the court in
the usual manner of a lawyer present.
ing a case.
Finding that Judge Cochran would
not continue the matter to Friday, she
said that she would be ready to-mor-
row. The case will be heaZd then.
Evening journal., 1908-08-12
FORT MAY PUT LID
ON ATLANTIC CITY

ATLANTIC CITY. \. j.. Aug. IA
new peril far more startling than the ex-
else commission Is now causing hotel
proprietors as well as the owners Of va
rious amusement along the boardwalk
and on the piers no end Of worry. Word
reached here late last night to the effect
that Governor Fort. who is now going
over the report of his excise commission
will ask one Of the Supreme Court Jus
tices TO iempanel a special grand jury
which will have the power 10 investigate
conditions here and il necessary md in
dictments.
II such a move is made by the states
Chief Executive. the body of men he will
select will be composed OF representative
citizens OF northern New Jersey, who
are known 70 have little sympathy for
the violators Of the laws.
Evening journal., 1908-08-12
FOUND WIFE BY
CHANCE TELEGRAM
Philadelphia Husband Had
Intuition That Missing
Wife Mas Here

Following an intuition. Harry Anders,
Of 1922 North Twenty-ninth street,
Philadelphia. sent a telegram TO the
address OF friend of his missing wife,
which he had found in rummaging
through her effects. and so located her
in Wilmington lie accomplished this
after four days search on the part
of the police and after friends had
failed to locate her and she had been
practically given up for dead.
In answer to the telegram Mrs. An
ders hurried TO Philadelphia In person
to allay the fears of her husband and
acquaintances, and explained the queer
comedy of errors through which the
report OF her supposed mysterious dis
appearance had been circulated.
Mrs. Anders has ben m for some time
suffering from nervous trouble Satur-
day, while her husband was away. she
decided suddenly upon trip TO VIII
mington and q visit TO her friends. She
acted on the impulse and took the next
train. AT the depot she droppe da pos
tai TO her husband, telling him where
she had gone. This postal was never
delivered.
Mr.. Anders. who is a well known ho-
te Imam, notified the police on Saturday
OF his wife's disappearance. and y
search was instituted. Yesterday. Will,
looking through the house I'm search
OF a clue the husband found the scrar
OF paper wit hthe address OF the vii.
mington friend In desperation. n,
wired to this city and the result was
that he interrupted his wife in IN,
midst OF a most agreeable visit. ant
with no knowledge whatever OF the con
motion she had left at home. She re.
turned TO Philadelphia on the next
train 20 present herself as evidence oi
her well hnlnr
Evening journal., 1908-08-12

boudoir Of the provision company's
select horses. he tackled the intruder.
For a half hour theer was a terrific
struggle after the animal had been
lassoed. After a wrestling match that
would have aroused the envy of Her
cules, the bull was thrown down. and
Ira flushed with the Joy of the conquer
er. After this terrifying struggle, the
animal was blindfolded and farm hands
having trailed the wandering creature
to the stables, he was started back for
Point Lookout.
on Shipley street between Third and
Fourth streets again showing his par
tiality for stables, the bull caused
another embarrassing scene and had
to be tied to a telegraph pole.
Here, a hose was turned on his
steaming hide in an endeavor to cool
him and for a while the Holstein was
quite content. Getting dissatisfied with
the remark sof the crowd, however. he
broke away and still blind folded
nearly backed into a big plate glass
window in his rear. After being las
seed again and tied. the bull butted a
daring colored man who wcr securing
a rope aboat his head and lihed him
several feet
Incident were rare after that, and
there was no disorder when THE
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pondent left the scene.
Latest bulletin-Maneuvers have
ceased and the bull retains possession
OF Shipley street with a radius oi
10 feet Of Lynchs stables. His enemie,
are in consultation in the rear. You
correspondent has II from most reliabl,
sources that he will be attacked short
ly on the right flank.
Evening journal., 1908-08-12
FIBRE CONCERN
IN new PLANT

Hard times have had little effect ON
the rapid expansion of the Delaware
Hard Fibre Company. and in order to
accommodate its growing business the
company will locate on October / at
Marshallton. Its old mill property at
Eleventh and SInion streets is offered
for sale, and the moving of the plant
TO Marshallton is now going on.
The mill at Marshallton will be very
much larger than the mill TO be aban-
doned here and from 300 to $50 hands
will be employed. Some of the hands
employed in this city will leave the
employment of the company. but the
majority will move TO Marshallton IN
order to retain their employment oi
will remain hereand travel back and
forth between Marshallton daily.
Evening journal., 1908-08-12
CHESTER SYMPATHIZER
GETS INTO TROUBLE

CHESTER. Aug. 12-Dr Frank W.
Monroe OF this city. has instituted legal
proceedings against Michael Kowash.
bus driver, charging the hacxman with
pushing him off the bus during a trip from
the western end OF the city to the Doctors
office in the central portion OF the town.
DR.. Moore says he was put of the bus be-
cause he had ridden on a trolley car be-
tween this city and Marcus Hook. At q
hearing before Alderman Longbotham
Kowash was held for court
Evening journal., 1908-08-12
SAY MILITIAMEN
FIRED INTO SALEM

To relieve teh coast artillery, u. S. A.,
stationed az Fort Dupont. OF being
such poor marksmen as TO hit Salem
when aiming at a target three miles
away. a statement has been received
in Salem informing the city 1ncials
that the shots were fired by the State
militia OF Delaware on permission OF
Governor Lea.
The statement explains that the Gov
ernor had given the State militia.
which was encamped az the fort, per-
mission TO use the eight inch guns
for practice.
Just who made the statement Is not
announced. AS a matter OF fact the
guns were sighted and ranges were
found by Regulars and Regular ON
GERS were in command when the artil-
lery practice was held
Evening journal., 1908-08-12
find VAN HEKLE
FAR FROM HOME

Tredus Van f1ekel, the Delaware
City farmer who disappeared from his
home ten days ago, has been found at
Newtown, Pa His brother, Isaac G..
Van Hekel, of Philadelphia. located
the missing man there yesterday and
the Delawkare farmer is now in his
brothers charge. He shows indications
of mental weakness.
When Van Hekel left Delaware City
his health was som ewhat impaired. He
drew all his money from bank and left
the city without informing his relatives
of his intentions. He will be brought
home in a few days.
Evening journal., 1908-08-12
NEW YORK MAN ATE
ElETY EARS OE CORN

NEW YOFK. Aug 12.-In the pres
ence of Captain Edward Coppers. as re-
feree. and witnesses. David Benson.
seated in a chair before an improvised
table in the corridor Of the Criminal
Courts Building last night ate in rauid
succession fifty ears OF green corn. The
corn, which were served up
to him boiling he. were of unusual
length. but the kernels weer tender
Mr.. Benson consumed pound OF but
ter with the corn. Mr.. Benson runs
an elevator when he is not eating corn
Evening journal., 1908-08-12
WILL SELL BISHOPS
EFFECTS AT LATER DATE

Owing to the lack Of suitable bios
FOR somSr of the effects of the late
Bishop Coleman offered for sale yes.
terday by the executors of his viii. c
number of valuable curios were with
held from the sale and win be placed
in storage to be offered at a future
time.
handsome Alaskan hear. one of the
most valuable articles offered, sold a.
the highest figure. $3.50. Three hanc-
some parlor stands were sold for 60
cents, a set of brass andirons for $50
and case of unframed pictures for
50 cents. But little more than si01
were realized from the sale. although II
had been advertised that the proceeds
would 60 to charity.
Evening journal., 1908-08-12
WEATHER.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12-The wsst-
ern depression extends in trough shape
from the Missouri Valley through the
upper lakes with a general increase in
pressure on all sides. This distribu-
ton has resulted in quite general show
ers over the Northern half Of the coun-
try except in the Pacific states.
Forecast till 8 p. m, Thursday;
For Deizware-Fair tonight and
Thursday; light to fresh south to south
west winds.
Evening journal., 1908-08-12
DR.. BURTON CLAIMS
SUSSEX DELEGATES

Congressman Burton while in this city
this morning, made the statement that
all Sussex county is now back Of his third
term congressional candidacy. He said:
'Yes. the Sussex county delegation will
be for me. hope to have a majority OF
the Kent county delegates and although it
has been said that the entire New Castle
county delegation will oppose me time viii
pgYe that such viii not be the case.
However, shall put my nomination up to
the convention Congress viii not be mar
red by the action"
DR.. Burton went to Philadelphia this
afternoon on business and hopes to re-
turn to Sussex county later in the day.
Evening journal., 1908-08-12
HORSE STRUCK
BY LIGHTNING

While driving to his home just outside
cf Townsend during storm last cen
ing. horse belonging 10 ~ w Rat
ledge was struck by lightning. The ami
NAL was badly stunned ami was knocked
down with such for,e that IL broke a
shoulder blade. The horse was reported
still living this m7rning Mr.. Rauedge
escaped injury. The bolt of lightning
struck only the horse
Evening journal., 1908-08-12
SmuqqIed Rifles Stir cnina-

BY United Press Leased Special Wire
SHANGHAI Aug. 1.-THE discov-
cry of 10000 rifles and one million
cartridges at Meichow. which were
smuggled into China from Formosa by
japanese sympathipers with the Chin
ese rebellion has greatly aroused the
Chinese Of this province and they are
demanding that their government in
sist on redress from Japan
Evening journal., 1908-08-12
az. tn hn Mnund

The new Office Tor the station mas
ter and. signal master in the north
wing of the French stret station will
soon be ready for occupancy and with
in a few days it Is expected TO move
out of the south wing where the office
is now located. In the trainmen's room
in the north wind eighteen steel lock-
ers Of the latest pattern have been in
stalled for use by the men. A new
10 foot oak table has also been put in
Evening journal., 1908-08-12
CHARLES K. LORD
is VERY ILL

BY United Press Leased Special Wire.
PHILADELPHIA. Aug. l2-Charles X.
Lord. Of Baltimore, vice-president Of the
Tonopah Mining Company and formerly
president Of the Baltimore and Ohio rail-
road is in a very serious condition at the
Presbyterian Hospital here and Is not ex-
pected to live more than few days. A
sufferer from malignant Brights disease
he took a decided turn for the worse to-
day.
Evening journal., 1908-08-12
Brvan TO Visit ceoroeto,vn.

GEORGETOWN, Aug 12.-County
Chairman Polk announces that George
town will be one of the places visited
by Bryan in his trip this fall and that
he will make speech in the town
square. The presidential candidates us
ually cover the state with the three
towns, Wilmington, Dover and George
town.
Evening journal., 1908-08-12
Ulrioa Resumes REGULAR Trlpa.

The steamer Ulrica which was dis
abled few days ago by the breaking
of a shaft, left the yards of the Pusey
and Jones Company last night. where
she had been repaired. and resumed
her regular trips TO this city from
Pennsgrove today.
The Fortuna. which had been taking
the place OF the Ulrica. left this port
for Philadelphia this morning.
Evening journal., 1908-08-12
Ms. Lippincott Dead.

Of c. H. Lippincott. formerly with Lip
pincott & Company. this city now OF
Providence. r. l., died yesterday at
Bristol, Pa. OF a complication Of dis
eases The funeral will be held in
Bristol on Thursday afternoon at 2
o'clock. Mrs. Lippincott lived near
Wilmington during her girlhood.
Evening journal., 1908-08-12
Permits 70 AIter RuIIdInaa.

issued this morning by Building Inspec-
tor Edward l.. Johnson. One was for
an addition TO the lumber shed owned
by Brosius and Smedley located in
Union street The other was for an
addition 10 a brick dwelling house at
vening.
Evening journal., 1908-08-12
increase in Rusiness.

Wilson and Hudson Hardware Co..
are receiving large shipments Of bar
iron and steel, horse shoes and other
goods in their line. They are getting
ready for the boom in business. They
say they are already feeling the change.
Evening journal., 1908-08-12
10 Have Harvest Hom e.

Ebenezer NJ. E. Church will hold its
annual harvest home tomorrow in
Whiteman's Grove. Former Congress-
man /. Irving Handy, the RevFA c. C.
Williams, John NJ. Arters aAi A S.
Mowbray will speak during iae day.
The Star band of Kennett win provide
music. Hacks will run frosA, Newark
to the Grove.
Evening journal., 1908-08-12

After an extended visit with her par
ents at Doe Run. Pa. and other points
in Chester County, Pa. Miss Sara E.
Becker, of this city has returned.
Evening journal., 1908-08-12

A German proverb says:
'You can't turn the mill
with The wafer that's passed
Bly," Nor can you run q busi-
ness on iasfyesr's advertising.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-12-26
cRooUETTEs As A DAINTY.
Mashed Potatoes and Minced Meat
Put to Good Use.

The following is selected as recipe
which is about as inclusive as 1t
should be appetizing:
Croquettes made from mashed potA-
toes and minced meat Of any kind are
almost too appetizing to be considered
second hand. Mash the potatoes thor
oughly while hot, and for three cupfuls
allow two tablespoonfuls Of hot milk
or cream, one tablespoonful Of butter
and seasoning to taste. Then add any
cold meat on hand finely minced.
About half the quantity makes livery
pleasing. Beat up two eggs and mix
them well in with the meat and potato
mixture. Turn out on platter and
when cold form into croQuettes.
Cover with egg and breadcrumbs. and
fry In very hot fat to nice brown.
These may be made already for fry
ing, in cold weather, the day before.
The adding Of small dabs Of turnip,
squash, or carrot, II not enough to be
too pronounced, would be an improve
ment for some tastes, while using up
those spoonful remnants" which are
often so elusive.
If you forgot and didn't make
enough OF that plum pudding the
Twice too much is just half enough"
kind, here is simple little cracker
pudding: One quart milk, four small
crackers, three eggs, one cup sugar,
one cup stoned raisins, cinnamon and
salt Bake slowly " hours.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-12-26
sweetbread croquettes.

One pair of sweetbreads that have
been parboiled and all skins and pipes
removed, half can OF mushrooms and
two hard boiled eggs. Put these In
chopping tray and mince fine with .
sprig OF parsley. Add a teaspoonful
OF onion Juice, few drops OF paprika,
half teaspoonful Of Worcestershire
sauce, and salt to taste. Mix well to-
gether. Put one cup Of fresh cream
into saucepan over fire, stir in one
heaping teaspoonful Of butter blended
with tablespoonful Of -four. Stir
until smooth. Add the sweetbreads
and let boil up once. Put In dish and
set aside to cool. Dip into a cupful
OF bread crumbs, then In beaten egg,
again In bread crnmha. Ery IN deem
NsIruss ....-ss,. Sshy.
When making jelly and 1t does not
jell clean a few carrots, cut them I'm.
and put in jelly. Let boil . few min.
utes until done.