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Evening journal., 1908-08-31
TO MAKE CHANGES
IN CONTRACTS

The members Of the Board Of Health
are considering the advisability Of in-
cluding some changes in the specifca.
tions of the garbage contracts that are
soon to be awarded. What these
changes are to be have not been de-
termined upon: but they win be of such
a character. il IS said. as 10 make the
contracts of a materially different ma
ture than what they have been up 70
this time.
The contracts are to be awarded the
first of next month. Those who have
been bidders TO obtain the work of
carting garbage for the city. are rather
anxious TO know what the proposed
changes are to be: but though tho
board has some sort OF IN idea i'm miad.
It is not decided what definite change
viii be made. and for that reason no
statement win be made at this time
BY the time. however, that the bids
will be asked for, the changes will he
made known with regard TO the new
sections to be included in the speciti-
cations.
At the regular weekly meeting to-
day the matter was discussed.
Secretary Wigglesworth reported that
since the last meeting eleven properties
had been connected with sewer. Eight
others were ordered to be connected.
Fifteen minor complaints were acted
upon with relation to defective drain
age and the like.
Evening journal., 1908-08-31
HELD UP FARMER
NEAR SMYRNA
HigWaymen BIaCkened Their
Faces so as to Resemble
Negroes
Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL
SMYRNA, Aug. S1.-Last Saturday
night while Arthur Johnson. a young
farmer living on the farm of Walter T.
Massey, near town, was on his way
home about 1890 o'clock, he was at
tackled and robbed OF all the money in
his pockets.
Mr. johnson had been visiting
Smyrna early in the evening, and was
passing the bridge near Duck creek, on
the north side of the town. II was
moonless night, and very dAk. A
voice at his side ordered him to halt,
and Throw up your hands" He felt
the cold barrels Of two pistols against
his cheek and did as his assailants or
dered. one Of the men held his arms
above his head while the other search
ed his pockets.
While the robber was STOPPING over
Johnson saw white neck, which the
turned up collar Of his coat did not
conceal. He believes the highwaymen
were white men who had blackened
their faces. Mr.. Johnson says the
voices We're not like those of negroes
He was ordered to "go home and to
bed" and was told if he mentioned the
affair they would finish him the next
time. A valuable ring and a package
Of poison. which he had purchased
during the evening, was not taken.
Evening journal., 1908-08-31
dakota BOB"
A TAFT BOOMER

Dakota Bob" VIII osays he has walked
more miles than any living man. arrived
in Wilmington to-day on his fourth visit
10 the city. He is on his way TO see Presi-
dent Roosevelt and proposes to get an
audience with President Roosevelt and get
a letter from him, if possible. to carry
to President Diaz. of Mexico, his objective
point
Bob will be in Wilmington until
Thursday morning when he will start
from the office Of THE EVENING JOUR-
NAL for his trip South. He is stopping at
No. SO King street Bob" makes his
travelling expenses by tearing fancy de-
signs in paper.
Beside being a pedestrian Of note, Bob
is shouting for Taft for President wher-
ever he goes He is a full-hedged Taft
boomer and predicts that he will be
elected.
Evening journal., 1908-08-31
ITALIAN SOCIETY
ELECTS OFFICERS

Carmine Di Mare was elected presi-
dent of St. Anthonys Catholic Italian
Mutual Beneficial Society yesterday at
the ninth annual election. Mr.. hi Mare
has been president of the society ever
since its formation with the excep-
tion of last year.
The election in full was as follows:
Chaplain, the Rev. John J. Douherty;
president, Carmne DiMare; vice-presi-
dent. Angelo M. Terranova; correspond
ing secretary, John Floriollo; financial
secretary. Pasquale Mungillo; trustees.
DomenicO ToterO. ElbertO Sanford,
Emanuele Floriollo; board OF directors.
Seracino Constantine. Luigi DiMaio,
Umberto Simeone. Antonio Cirigliano
and Giovanni Derogatis: Italian flag
bearers. John Meoliand, Antonio Teoli;
American flag bearers. Antonio Clara
and Vito Guiliano; rgeant-at- arms.
Michael DelCollo; society physician. DR..
Peter A. NJ. Rovitti.
Evening journal., 1908-08-31
CAME FROM SUSSEX
TO SELL LIQUORS

Squire Roman Tammany. of Lewes
had a quantity of liquor 10 sell. but as
Sussex county is now dry" he was
confronted with problem Of not being
able to sell il there. Not that the
Squire has gone int othe business Of
selling liquor but he happened TO have
the disposal of a quantity Of beverages
handed up 10 him when he was ap-
pointed trstee in bankruptcy OF the
effects of the Virden House at Lewes
some time ago. Among the effects was
the liquor carried in stock by the pro-
prietor.
So Magistrate Tammany accompanied
by his counsel, Albert +. Polk. came TO
wet Wilmington today to dispose of
the liquid refreshments. He had ship
ped the liquors 10 the T.. b. and w.
railroad freight station, and there they
weer sold at private sale this after
noon, under teh order of the court.
Evening journal., 1908-08-31
BRYAN SPEAKS AT
MINNESOTA FAIR

BY United Press Leased Special Wire.
STATE FAIR GROUNDS. Minneapolis,
Aug. Si.-Republican extravaganza IN the
administration Of national and state gov
ernments was attacked this afternoon by
W. J. Bryan, the Democratic candidate
for the presidency, and ho positively de-
clared that there was no hope for the
cause Of tho people unless tho present
system was overturned.
Bryan was accompanied to the fair
grounds by Governor John A. johnson
and a number Of Democratic candidates
for state offices. His drive through tho
heart Of ST. Paul was witnessed by large
crowds who cheered him again and again.
Arrived at the fair grounds. he was given
an impromptu public reception after he
delivered his set speech.
Bryan viii leave tonight for Fargo and
Grand Forks. N. d.
Evening journal., 1908-08-31
DRY SUNDAY AT
ATLANTIC CITY
Governor Fort Wins His Fight
Against the Resorts
SaIOOnkeeperS

ATLANTIC CITY. Aug. 31.--Atlantic
City has just ended the "dryesr' Sun
day In its history. "The lid," ordered
on by Governor Fort, was screwed
down tight and there wasn't leak"
to be found.
The only lucky" persons were those
who had been far-seeing enough to lay
In a store OF liquidations beforehand.
The dryness made no seeming differ
ence in the crowds, however, fully 150.-
900 visitors thronging the boardwalk
and hotels.
When midnight struck, all the saloon
doors were slammed with a spitefuI
swing, and the persons inside were told
In stentorian voices In the cafes and
restaurants that the bar had been
closed. There were many drinks 10 tho
health Of the Governor, who had order
ed the lid put on, and the shutting
up of the resort for the first time in
fifty years was taken good naturedlv.
Clubs and social organizations which
had bars reaped fortunes because OF
the dryness elsewhere. and In hotels
there were many room parties" who
gathered TO refresh themselves with the
wines and liquors which had been or
dered and paid for on Saturday.
There was no effect upon travel. Tho
people, visitors and residents. except
for an incidental remark about tho
Governors drastic proclamation. paid
but little attention TO the shutting OFF
of beverages which are outlawed under
the Bishops act. Mayor Stoy said that
he did not know that there ever had
been any saloons opened at any time,
and today he declared was as orderly
as any other Sunday Tho chief OF
police sat I'm his office waiting for
defiant saloon men. but no disturbance
OF any kind occurrod.
Evening journal., 1908-08-31
GATHERING
IN CITY COURT
Unusually Big GriSt of Mon
day Morning ArraignmentS
Before Judge Cochran

There was never in long time such
crowd of persons, spectators and
prisoners, I'm the City Court Of a Mon
day as was seen there this morning
The prisoners pen had an overflow
and some Of them were arranged out
side on the benches. Evidences of Sat
urday night and the Big Quarterly
celebration were seen on every hand
Some were penitent and swore it would
be never again" for theirs.
Samuel McDonough was charged not
only with having been drunk but also
disorderly. He was fined SO and COSTS
Leopold Nitibey was also charged with
similar conduct and was fined SO and
costs Dan Taylor, colored was charg-
ed with disorderly conduct and was
fined SO and costs. John Thomas and
Charles Dougherty were charged with
beng vagrants and got 10 days each
at the county worlShouse.
sam L. Dando. colored. was arraign-
ed on "a charge Of assault and battery.
Harry Jones, also colored. complained
that he had beaten her. He was fined
$50 and costs.
Evening journal., 1908-08-31
MIx-UP In NEW
YORK DIVORCE SUIT

Mrs. Phoebe Pitman street-Do wnlers.
good-loohng young Brooklyn girl Of twen-
ty-throe. and her second husband. Armond
C. De Willors. wealthy. middle-aged real
estate man. We're served with papers in
two suits that promise TO bring very
knotty matrimonial tangle before the su.
preme Court.
The young woman's first husband instl.
tuted the suits. He is George w. street
Jr.. rich mai-order agent in Brooklyn.
Against the woman he has brought suit
for an absolute divorce. naming De Will
lers as correspondent. He makes the addi.
tional charge that she Instituted simul-
taneous suits for divorce against him IN
this state and IN Dakota-an illegal pro-
ceeding-and then married De Wilers be-
fore either suit had been terminated.
Against the man Street brings a charge
Of alternating his young wife's affections
for which he demands Se50o0 damages. In
addition 10 this Street alleges that De
Willers attacked him. and persistently re-
strained him from seeing his three-year-
old baby.
Evening journal., 1908-08-31
TRIO OF PERCH
ON ONE LINE

Norman p. Crouch has been awarded
the fishermans medal IF the Court
House. He returned irom a fishing
trip down the state yesterday. and told
a tale Of catching three perch IN two
hooks at one time. This is not joke
and Mr.. Crouch offers to prove the
story by eye witnesses to the most un.
usual catch.
Mr.. Crouch was fishing with an orli-
nary spreader, attached to which were
two ordinary hooks. A perch was
caught on each of the hooks and one
of them in trying TO free itself wig
gled up on the line. leaving the baited
hook again clear. Another perch hap
pened along at that time. and. nibblins
at the bait was landed safely with its
two companions When they were pull
ed into the boat Mr.. Crouch was 10
less surprised than were his compan-
ions. The anglers at the Court House
spent aeveral hours this morning maxi
ing vain efforts TO recall fish story to
beat the one just served up
Evening journal., 1908-08-31
RUSH OF VETERANS TO
G. A. R. ENCAMPMENT

Nv United Press Leased Special Wire,
TOLEDO. Ohio, Aug. Sl-Iranspor'0-
ton companies are taxed to the utmost
in caring for the rush of veterans to the
G. A. r. encampment to-day. Colonel
Nevins and Colonel Dickinson, rival eandi-
dates for commander in chief are on the
ground perfecting their campaign Five
cities are already in the field for the next
encampment and their delegations are So
liciting support To-day will be given
over entirely TO greetings. Tomorrow the
dedicating Of the Fort Meigs monument
Will occur and on Wednesday the parade
OF veterans. Thursday and Friday will be
consumed by sessions of the grand army
Evening journal., 1908-08-31
MAY TAKE CASE
INTO COURT

Charles Mason Johnson. manager FOR
Minerva, the handcuff queen, is still at
the police station, unable to get $1,000
bail on which he was held on the charge
OF criminal libel. II is said that an ef-
fort was being made to have the case
brought before Resident Judge Spru-
ance today. This had not been done mp
to the time OF going to press
Minerva S paraphernalia is still in the
hands of the constable who seized the
property on a bill for Sls6 for board in
Philadelphia, and She mas not given any
performances in the theatre where she
was showing since last Friday. She is
sun in the city. howevGA
Evening journal., 1908-08-31
MASKED MEN LOOT
BANK OF $4,000

MONTREAL. Aug. ai.-Posses are to-
day seeking i've masked men who dyna.
mited the safe ia the Provincial Bank ut
st. Eustache ten miles from Montreal
and obtained $1,000 They held up the
careiaker and kept tho around citizens at
bay with revovers and escaped to Mon
treal.
The men entered the bank and covered
the caretalsor with their revolvors while
they operated on tho safe. The othera
Weanwhilc kept watch outlie. citizens
saw the men shortly before they finished
their job. but were unable TO do any
thing I'm the face OF tho weapons OF tho
robbers.
Whom they loft tho bank citizens att
tempted TO follow them. but the robbers
threatened to shoot any one who came
within range.
Evening journal., 1908-08-31
Ready For the VoIksfest.

Containing a real German band and
pretty young women attired in the
costumes OF the Fatherland. a decorat-
ed trolley car of the Peoples Railway
win go over the city ~ the evening
of September s, advertising the Volks-
fest OF the Delaware Saengerbund to
be held on September 3 and 10 at
Brandywne Springs Park, the program
for which has been completed. The
fest will be opened September ~
3 o'clock In the afternon with n parade
OF the committee Of arrangements,
members OF the Saengerbund and
others. The afternoon will be devoted
10 childrens sports. and the evening
win be given 20 music by the Saenger-
bund and several soloists. on Thurs
day evening the feature viii he a mask
ed carnival. for which the Saengerbund
lac offsred 500 In prizes
Evening journal., 1908-08-31
VISITED PLACES
in THE FAR NORTH
William G. Mahaffy Returns
From Tour Of Europe
and Iceland

William c. Mahafy, clerk of the
United states Court, who with Federal
Judge Edward G. Bradford, has been
spending the summer months in Europe,
returned home yesterday Judge BRAD
ford viii not return until the middle
of September. He has been joined
by his son e. G. Bradford, Jr.' ana
the two will visit various points OF
interest
Mr. Mahaffy said today that he en-
ioyed his trip very much. First ne went
to England and then to Scotland, Irolh
where he proceeded to Iceland. In the
latter country he found little Vegetation
but it was not so cold at TINS time ol
the wear as the name of the place,
1vould implv. He visited the capital, a
town of about 5000 inhabitants, and
also the famous hot springs near the
city.
MIR Nabaffv crossed the Arctic circle
N snitzenberg. the most northerly in
babited point in the world. 1t is at
this place that explorers make their
base when starting out for the nortn
pole. ,a
The traveller saw many icebergs and
whales. He went to Advent Bay and
Bell sound. At the latter place there
is a whaling station, the only Dulluins
being a wooden shack, and this is the
onlv sign of civilization. There are
two coal mines at Advent Bay but
they can only be operated in the sum
mer time.
Usually it is impossible Tor poae 10
get TO this place, but the capttin OF the
vessel on which Mr. Mahaffy Travelled
said. the trip was the finest he mad
made and it was the eleventh time ne
had been there.
Mr.. Mahaffy had an opportunity 10
witness the midnight sun IN all IT'S
glory. He went to North Cape ana
climbed to the top From II O'Clock
midnight until o'clock in the morning
he viewed the midnight sun. He said
Il was in a position which would cor
respond to the suns position here about
o'clock in the afternoon. It was clear
and several photographs were taken
Returning Mr.. Mahaffy stopped at
+he towns of importance along the Nor
wav coast He was "a days on the
sailing vessel. Coming down the coast
the boat passed the private yacht OF
the German Emperor who was on poaru
Going north The remainder OF ms
time abroad Mr. Mahaffy spent IN Vis-
iting Germany, France and England
Evening journal., 1908-08-31
LITTLEFIELD NAMED
RECEIVER FOR BROWNS

BY United Press Leased Special Wire
NEW YORK. Aug. 31.--A formal order
by Judge Holt appointing Charles f. Lit
tieheld receiver for the A. O. Brown co.
was filed in the office Of the clerk OF the
United States District Court. Bond is fixed
at s65O.00O. The sherln and all city officials
acting for creditors are enjoined from in
terferlng with the management Of the
firm.
John w. Rhoades. the assignee OF the
firm is directed TO turn over all papers and
books to IAttleheld. The liabilities OF the
firm are estimated at 100000 and the as
sets estimated at s75o,O0o.
Evening journal., 1908-08-31
COYLE INQUEST
IS POSTPONED

The inquest in the case OF p. Thompson
Coyle. OF Baltimore. who died In tho Del
aware Hospital on Saturday as the result
Of injuries he received by fall from a
train on the r., b. and w. at stanton.
win not be held until next Monday even
ing. Il was proposed to hold the hearing
tonight hut as Coroner Galloway could
not reach the conductor and porter OF the
Pullman car from which the man fell. the
case had to be postponed.
These two men are material witnesses
and until they can be sumoned the COR
oner win not hold the inquest. II is said
that the men are IN Jersey City. N. j.,
to-day and consequently they could not be
reached.
Evening journal., 1908-08-31
NO TRACE OF
MISSING MAN

The local police have learned nothine
Of the whereabouts o. William Hart.
aged 30 years, a member OF a promin-
ent family of Elk Neck, Nd, who left
his home last FRIDAY. and is supposed
to be wandering the vicinity of this
city.
It was learned thai he had stopre1
at the boarding house Of William W.
Jeifers, at No. 625 West Fifth street.
and early on Saturday morning ne left
there after wrapping up his good
clothes and Sl5. taking them with him.
He had replaced his good clothes with
a blouse and overalls. He is said 10
be suffering with mental trouble. and
at times is not responsible for his ac.
tions.
Evening journal., 1908-08-31
AIRSHIP
WILL BE TESTED

BY United Press Leased Special Wire.
WASHINGTON. Aug 31.-The
Wright aeroplane which is to be bought
for S25,000 by the government, If it
meets requirement has been assembled
and its motor tried out. 1t will be given
its first test flight on Wednesday or
Thursday of this week at Fort Meyer,
Va. Orville Wright who is to manipu
late the craft is confident of success.
The delay in making the initial flight
has been due to inadequate housing
facilities on the parade ground. Off
GERS Of the signal corps viii attempt to
make a flight in the Baldwin balloon
across the Potomac river and around
the Washington monument late today
If weather conditions are favorable.
Evening journal., 1908-08-31
USED HORSE WITHOUT
OWNERS PERMISSION

George Grant a colored boy, was ar
raigned In City Court this morning
on charge OF driving Off IN a team
without permission OF the owner. The
latter Norris Bergermitch. accused
Grant of driving his horse all one night
bruised.
Grant, IL was alleged. did not return
with the animal but sent another color
ed man. This Grant denied. lie adj
mitted. however. that he took the horse
without the permission of the owner
Judge Cochran held Grant IN $500 bail
for his appearance in the upper court.
Evening journal., 1908-08-31
TRY TO ROB HOMES
AT MARCUS HOOK

Shortly before o'clock yesterday
morning, two attempt sat robbery were
made In the borough OF Marcus Hook,
the residences of Hazel williams,
Tenth and Market streets, and OF Lewis
S. Pierce, East Ninth street, being the
places visited by the thieves.
When news was received I'm tho bor-
ough that the railroad station at Booth
wyn had been entered. the general be-
lief prevalent in Marcus Hook was that
Il was the same parties who had at
tempted the robberies at the Williams
and Pierece residences.
Evening journal., 1908-08-31
ACCIDENTS SEEM TO
FOLLOW Mr.. WRIGHT

BENJAMIN Wright. a machjnist IN tho
employ of the p. B. and w Railroad
Company, is suffering from fractured
: left arm. and is confined to his home.
No. SO3 West Sixth street. Mr.. Wright
has had more than his portion of ac-
cidents recently. About two years as0
he broke his ankle and was unable 10
work for eleven months. He is hopins
that no more accidents are coming his
way
Evening journal., 1908-08-31
TRAVELLERS RETURN
FROM OLD ERIN

MartinHalloren. father OF ]. L. Halloren.
proprietor Of the Hotel Barnum. this city,
and Thomas Mclaughlin, who have spent
three months of the summer visiting
throughout Ireland. were met at Philadel-
phia yesterday by a party of riends and
relatives The travellers were accompanied
TO this city and a luncheon was given in
their honor by E. J. Fahey at the Her
bert House.
Evening journal., 1908-08-31
AGED MAN FELL
DOWN STEPS

Theodore Berger, an aged man. while
walking along Shipley street Saturday
afternoon, accidentally fell down a flight
Of steps into an areaway and was injured
about the head and body. A policeman
found him lying there and took him to
the station where his wounds were
dressed.
It was only a short time ago that Mr..
Berger sustained a broken arm while
shaking hands with a friend.
Evening journal., 1908-08-31
Or. Kelly Now Captain.

An order has been issued from Ad-
jutant General l. r. WiclSersharn' s
office, of the appointment Of Dr. Alfred
L. Kelly. to be captain and assistant
urgeon of the First Infantry, Organized
Militia of Delaware. TO succeed Dr..
wunson, resigned. DR.. Kelly was elect
ed 70 the position several weeks ago.
Evening journal., 1908-08-31
WEATHER.

WASHINGTON, Aug. s1.-showers
are promised for Tuesday morning in
the middle west and lower lake regions.
Temperatures will change but little.
Forecast till 8 p. m, Tuesday;
For Delaware-Fair tonight and
Tuesday; light to fresh northeast to
east winds.
Evening journal., 1908-08-31

Prospenfyis coming BACK HOME.
Be ready 70 meet il this Fall.
Get your Ads. ready. The Journal
will do the rest with its large
home and rural circulation.
1T LEADS
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COOKERS PUT A
GAME on ICE
Bunched Hits and Errors Give
Them Game With
the Seotties.
CoNNELLsvILLE. pa. JuIv

CoNNELLsvILLE, Pa, July A.
connellsyille reversed things here
this afternoon, winning easily from
Scottdale to /. The locals nut the
game on ice in the first inning when
they punched four hits or Pitcher
Manager Pat Sweeney, and, aided by
three errors, scored three runs.
Sweeney forced in another run in
the next inning. and in the fourth.
after Jacobson had connected for a
triple and scored on EHam's single,
he derricked himself in favor of
Crabbe. The latter was in good form
and allowed but four hits during the
remainder OF the game, two Of which
came in the eighth, yielding one run.
Singles by Ferguson and o'Connor.
followed by James's triple, scored
Scottdale's only runs after two men
were out in the third. Score:
Conn'ville =. .310 100 01O-6 10 o
lscottdale -. OO2 900 OOO-2 s 8
cotter and Sweeney; P.Sweeney.
Crabbe and Cadugan.
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WIN IN
THE MORNING
Exciting Argument Taken from
the Visiting Charleroi
Crowd.

UNToNToWN. Pa, July 4-Union-
town defeated charleroi here this
morning in an exciting contest, to
/. HUMPHREYS, the visitors HEAVIER,
pitched good ball butb unched hits in
the first, second and third innings
Melted three runs. The local finger
should have been credited with a
shutout, but poor fielding back of
him let in run for Charleroi in the
seventh inning. Besides pitching a
snappy game Kruger fielded his posi-
ton in gilt-edged style. Score:
Uniontown lii O1O OO"-4 Z 2
Charleroi -. 900 900 1901 Z /
Kruger and Redman; Humphrles
and May.
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ton and Jefferson college lad, is with
the Connellsville team. sunny" Is
not to be feared as much on the dia-
mond rs he is on the gridIron. where
he is about as fine as they make EN-.
= = I.
II looked like run in the seventh
Sunday. Conoway singled to left and
was sacrificed to second by Grlbben
and when McAvoy tapped to Birming-
ham try for Bob, who was between
second and third was made. BIrmy
heaved the ball away and Bob was on
third and McAvoy on second when
McGinty went 10 bat. A hard line
drive was sent toward. Birmy and
the lad smothered the tap and
doubled Conoway, who did not have
time to get back.