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Evening journal., 1891-04-11
2. 7. RARNIlm,s Will
ne Leaves an Estate Valued at over Five
Million Dnllnrs.

A-AAtA'A AoAANfN.
BHIDGEPoRr, Conn, April 1.-THE win
o. the late 2. 4 Barnum was reud at Ma
rama Immediately after the funeral. The
wealth Of the great Snowman Is estimated
at over ,0Qo,09a. The will isa volminous
document, and the reading occupied two
and one-half hours. The first will was
written IN 1852, since which time eight
eodieils have been added Go It, By the first
viii be left 90 his wife Nancy an annuity
OF $4,000 with the life use Of his personal
property and free rent for one year Of the
home they occupied at the time of his
death. By the codicil dated July %. 1890
he bequeaths his wife 100000 and $4,000
annuity Tothe First Universalist church.
of this city, he leaves $4,000; also 800 to
20 the church annually after his deoease
for period Of five years.
BY codicil dated May "a. 1850 he he
qneathes to Caroline O. Thompson. of New
York, daughter Of Julian II Clark and
Helen Barnum Rinnell. his dnnehtrr
siVloN To Clinton II. Seeley, his grand
son, $4,000 ln the same codieil ne state
that he has no male heir named Barnugn
and provides that lf Clinton III Seelpv will
change his name to Clinton Barnum See.
ley be will give him S250.9 absolutely
Another coaicil made later provides that
the contract between Barnum and Bailey
concerning the great show, shall be en.
forced and per cent. Of his share in thr
show is given 20 Clinton Barnum Seelev.
providing he win devote sufficient time ~
the show % carry it on successfully. In
the event of this sum reaching over $1,000
per year the balance goes to the estate.
Nathan Seely, his snu-in-law. * given
$4,000 but he provides that IL creditors
can take any of this away from him the
amount Il to 20 to Mr. Seely's children
Ills physicians, valet and servants are all
remembered with small sums. The will
provides that Il any persons mentioned ia
the viii protest against the probate Of the
instrument, their beqnests are set aside
The last eodicil, dated March 80. 1921. pro
vides that his executors shall complete the
new historical aud scientific society build.
ing in this city. the same to cost Sis5O00
William B, Hincks, of the City Saving.
bank, and Treasurer Fish, Of the great
show, are named as executors to serve
without bonds. To Mrs. Buchetelle Of
Denver, Colo, he gives 165 acres of vain.
able land 10 that city 10 Treasurer Fish
he bequeathes per cent Of the profits Of
the show, and to his private secretary. II
Il Bowser and his real estate agent. e.
Brothwell, 5000 each The residuarv
estate, after the payment Of bequests. /.
divided among his children aud grand
children. TO Tufts college he beaueathe.
$4,000. The will also makes provision for
numerous religious and charitable insti
tutions IA sums from 81 600 TO s., 900 each
Evening journal., 1891-04-11
DISMISSAL Of OFFICER CLARKE,


said to be Connected with Mrs. Wesley
Alexander's Departure From Her
Home.
Police Officer George n kClarke Of the
Fourth district was dismissed from the
force by Mayor Harrington yesterday. 1t
will be remembered that the EVENING
JOURNAL last Monday published exclu-
sively the story Of Mrs. Wesley Alex
ander's departure from her home. and
connected police Cfficer with the mat
ter.
Both Mayor Harrington and Chief
Swiggett were taken by surprise, but
upon making investigation they dis
covered that one Of their men was mixed
up in the affair. Although several Of the
officers knew that Clarke's name had
been mentioned,ye it was with difficulty
that the mayor succeeded in discovering
the black sheep His investigations. If
is said, led him to discover that
Clarke had been on terms Of undue
intimacy with Mrs. Alexander. that he
had been seen walking out with her, but
whether he was directly connected with
her departure from home is a question
that is ssill in doubt.
II is thought that the intimacy was
the cause of jealousy and recriminations
between Mr.. Alexander and his wife
which eliminated in her departure from
her home. Mrs Alexander's where
abouts is unknown.
Evening journal., 1891-04-11
SALISBURY LAYMeN PROTEST.
They Meet and Adept Resolutions
DisapprovRl of Nr. Ayars's Removal

They Meet and Adept Resolutions Of
Disapprova1 of Dir. Ayars's Removal.
The stewards of the Salisbury District
OF the Wilmington NJ. F. Conference met
yesterday and adopted resolutions pro-
testing against Bishop Fowler S
action in removing the presiding
elder of that district T. o. Ayres.
before the expiration Of his term The
meeting had been called several DAYS
before. and both Mr. Ayres and Rev. w
| Z. Corkran. who was appointed presiding
elder, had been invited to attend but
neither responded to the invitation.
The change which melted this protest
was made at the recent session OF
tho conference in Centreville. This
WAS the first Instance where
formal expression Of disapproval. over
the appointments, was made, although
the states we're more unsatisfactory this
year than they have been for years
Salisbury district embraces theEEa
ern Shore counties Of V rginia, Somerset.
Wieomico and Dorchester counties. Nd
and Sussex county, Del The stewards
met ins sAsbgry Church, Salisbury. The
resolutions were lengthy, but not
longer than theET preamble, which
afiirms their loyalty 10 the Methodist
Episcopal Church, high regard, rever-
ence and submission to the bishops. and
respects to the pollty Of the Church.
They, hewever, protest against the
summary manner ia which Mr. Ayres
was removed from his Office
aud feel called upon as lsymen,
to make their protest known The re-
moyal, they say, was wholly unwarranted.
Mr. Ayers had discharged his
duties as a jealous Christian should,
and he was so summarily turned
out that he had not time to even hear
reason. He hal no opportunity to defend
himself
They further state that II was in op-
position to the wishes of the ministers
and laity of his district that il was iuiur
ious to his character; that this action
only encourages schemes which Ger
tatnly should have been rebuked Rev
w f. Corkran, his successor Is lifted
above all blame in the matter.
Evening journal., 1891-04-11
sIunday 4 CO.. Dredging Contract

The bid of James A. Murray & Co.
who received the contract for dredging
the Delaware river islands. wss
81 229, 200, one million dollars less than
the next lowest bidder An ningestiga' ion
revealed a combination of bidders clearly
outwitted by wharf bidder Mr. Nun.
day needed dirt for filling in new wharves.
and hearing that some very high bids
were to be put in BY the combine, he rot
some capitalists as security and put IN
his bid He used the previously rejected
bids as basis, and ais bid was a com
plete surprise to the combine and ali
dredgers Mundey & Co are satisfied
that they can make money of the Job
They expect to build the new wharves on
the river front and will be able to use
the dirt.
Evening journal., 1891-04-11
Eaeape d ) panrerons Lunatlo.

Herman Chielinski escaped from the
Delaware Hospital for the Insane yester-
day. Chielinski is the German who
attempted to kill his wife on January is,
after having invited her to prayer. He
was arrested then and given a prelimin-
airy hearing at the Municipal Court next
merning and held in So, 600 bail to answer
the charge Of attempted murder. In de-
fault Of securing the bail he was sent to
New Castle Jail. where he was detained
for two weeks, but it was learned that he
was insane, and he was removed to the
insane hospital While confined there
he improved and after a time was per.
nitted to go home, but his condition
sgain became such that his family had
him again removed to the hospital,
where he remained until yestesday when
in some mysterious manner he escaped
and nothing has since been heard Of him.
Evening journal., 1891-04-11
vinaar Roatinr nlrh.

The following officers Of the vindel
Boat Club were elected at the annual
meeting Of the club last evening to serve
fer the ensuing year: William @.
Mahshy, secretary; William A. Barr.
treasurer Fl. r. Triggs, captain
Charles Faulk. vice captain; Harry d.
Holt, Harry Thorp, Charles Foulk, Harry
R Triggs aud q. W. johnson, directors.
Their steam yacht Yinder will BE- over.
hauled by the Jacksen and Sharp Com.
pany. and the club intend to take MANY
cruies in the coming season
Evening journal., 1891-04-11
CITY NEWS IN BRIEF.

Mr.. and Mrs. w. w. Pusey returned
ye'terday from three weeks trip to
Bermuda.
The Junior Board of the Hon eopathic
Hospital gave its closing dance at Web
stsrs academy last evening.
William Williams of Sixth avenue and
Colmsn street, fell on the railroad track
near the West Yard, while going home
from work about o'clock this morning,
and injured his face Sd badly that he
will probably lose an eye His wound
were dressed by Dr. E G, Shortlidge.
Evening journal., 1891-04-11
VYeeler Chnrnh -

The Young Peoples Christian Associa-
tion Of Wesley NJ E Church viii hold q
bazaar in their teat on Chandler street.
between Maryland avenue and South
Jackson streets, beginning April rs and
lasting one week The different tables
will be in charge Of Mrs. Booth Dswsnop.
Mrs. Sallie Mallison, Mrs. Ella Reed.
Mrs, Maggie Outhem, Miss Ida Dewsnop.
Mr. and Mrs. N Murphy, and the Messrs
Wright and Copin, O. d. Brown. Mrs. d
Mason, Mrs w. g. Koons and Mrs.
Amanda Burzine.
Evening journal., 1891-04-11
a Daring Lenn fnr I.ihnrtr.

LEBANON, Mo, April li--At 2 O'Clock
William Skaggs, United States prisoner
en- route to the prison az Columbus, o.
jumped through car window on the ''can.
non BALI train and escaped The train
was going alta speed Of thirty-five miles an
hour Skaggs was shackled to other prison
crs, but managed to remove his foot from
his boot, and then pulled the shackles over
his boot leg. This freed him from the other
prisoners, and throwing his boot out Of the
window he followed after it and apparent.
ly landed unhurt
Evening journal., 1891-04-11
THE INTERooNTlNENTAl RAlLwAY
Engineers on for south America 20 plan
for the Schome.


NEW YORK, April iL-On board the
steamship Newport, Of the Pacific line
which sailed for Central America. AMONG
the passengers was party Of American
engineers, who go to demonstrate thc
feasibility Of the railway that Is proposed
70 connect the United States with ths
south snd Central American republics
The chief director OF the party is vi. ii
Skunk, who numbers among his assist
ants about = dozen able and well known
engineers
The party will be absent about two
years, and during that time will study ths
system Of railroads now in use iii tie re
publics Maps viii be prepared, and from,
these and the observations made the possi
bility Of railway system extending tht
entire length Of South America win n
made apparent.
The party comprises w. f. skunk. J. j.
Miller w. d. Kelly, Of New York: " I.
Wilson, of Eikton, Nd. j. d. Foster. N
Harrisburg, Pa; d NJ Martineznnd d.
q. w Rush, United States navy; Thomas
NJ. Dempsey, Of Philadelphia; Joseph
Parker, Of Harrisburg, Pa, and Engineer
O'Connell and Burgess and DIR. Ogden.
United States navy.
Evening journal., 1891-04-11
a Great Lscrure for Onnrirv

Professor Hackett Of Philadelphia. The
once noted infdel, but who has been
lately converted TO believe in God end
who is also a relative OF Professor
Hackett, the great inidel writer, will
deliver his great argumentative lecture
at the Institute Hail, corner Eighth and
Market streets. on Tuesday. April IA
Subjects Tactics Of Infdels and Free
thinkers The entire proceeds to 20 for
the benefit Of Mrs Peele and child. the
widow OF Captain William Peele, form sr "
OF this city Mrs, Peele is living at No
l22 Elliott avenue ia total destitute
circumstances. Professor Hackett was
Union soldier during our late war and
was taken prisoner in battles and con
fined in the Andersonvllle prison for six
months, was exchanged and sent to Camp
Parole, Annapolis, Nd, and remembers
Mrs. Peele as one Of the leading snurses
in the hospital of the sick aad wounded
Professor Hackett is an eloquent speaker
aud an orator OF note and cannot see one
who served their country as Mrs. Peele
did, suffer and in want. Mrs Peele in
sell tickets through the city for her
benefit before the lecture. Admission 25
cents.
Evening journal., 1891-04-11
aIelhodlat rrotestaaa Anpalntmsnla.

Among the appointments made by the
M- F. Conference are the following for
this peninsula: D. w. Anstine. Cam
bridge; J 3. Jones, Cecil; j. w. Balaer.
ston, Centrsville; Jesse shreeye, Chesa-
peake; D L Greenfield. Chestsrtown
I. w. Norris, Clayton; W. A, Grouse
Concord; g. u Bscehus. Crisfeld
j M. Trout, Easton; B. +. Jester
Feltor 4. A. Bennett, Georgetown. W.
=. Stone, Harrington; j. w. KIRK.
Laurel; B w. Kindley. Milton: L r.
Dyett, Newark; G S Arnert, Salisbury
B. F Benson, seaford, 4. j. Walter
Sussex; A. A Harryman, Wilmington
e. y. Fooks. Talbot
Evening journal., 1891-04-11
A CoIor4d prlde ma oroo,,

Miss JuRus Hope Of this CITY. and
Samuel Lee Of Virginia, were married
last evening at the residence of the
brides mother on Jessups road, in the
Ninth ward. Rev. B. T. Moore
of Shiloh Baptist Church. per-
formed the ceremony. The bride
wore dress of white muslin trimmed
with lace. The inyitd guests included
the relations and close friends. among
the latter being some white folks The
refreshments were abundant.
Evening journal., 1891-04-11
LAST EDITION
PETIT JuRlss DRAWN.

fhace blggs drew the petit Jurors {
serve for the ensuing year this morning
The drawing began at II o'clock in th
prothonotary Office at th
Court House. A number of in
terested spectators, Including severa
members Of the Levy Court, wer
present, As each name was called
somebody present would remark He
good man, That's fne," "Oh he
too deaf. " and other expressions as t
the qualifications of the jurymen wer
made. The complete list follows:
Wilmington
First Panel. William Fleming. Pierce
Gould, Frederick Kienle.
Second Panel. John Wainwright
Patrick Fahey, 3. Frank Townsend.
Brandywino.
First Panel-John NJ. G. Prince, Ella
p. Handy, William shaw
Second Panel-John Carney Jr, Johl
D. Mcgrea, Robert A Miller
Mm Greek.
First Panel-Samual H Garrett, Henr,
H. Whitemsn.
Second Panel-Edmund McGovern
Amos G. Ysndiver.
Christiana.
First Panel-Georgs w. Thompson
John Macklem, Edward Woodward
Second Panel-George w. Spicer,
Herbert Yeates, B. Lewis Duff.
New Castle.
First Panel-spancsr P. Armstrong.
Robert r. Morrison, James Cerlin.
Second Panel-Abram Kelley, Jr.,
Douglas Mccoy, James Toner.
Red Lion.
First Panel-Charlss w. Aldrich
George A. Cieaver, William 7 Vail
Second Panel-Frank Householder,
Joseph Heisel, Frank Pordham.
White Clay Greek.
First Panel Fred Currinder, Clifford
Muse, R M Eanis.
Second Panel-James Smith, David L
Choate, John q. Todd.
st Georges
First PANEL. William Barnett
Thomas P Reilley, William R. Rhodes
Jr
Second Panel-George Padley, Edwin
Prettyman. W. NJ Clendsniel.
Pencader.
First Panel-James Brooks, Edwin
Second Panel Daniel Draper Fred.
erick McIntire, Joseph A. 0Rourke.a
Appoquinimink
First Panel-Richara Hodgson. I. A.
Harmon
Second Pamela. C. P. Reynolds.
John s, Lattomus.
Blackbird.
First Alexander Lattomus
Charles w. Jones.
Second Panel-George D. johnson.
John O. David
Much interest YVES aroused BY the fact
that this Is the first jury drawn by a
Republican Levy Court for many years.
The usual custom was departed from ia
selecting the names for the hundred
boxes and each member put il the box
names Of his own choice, closed his box
and handed it to the clerk of the peace.
In view Of the fact that several cleo
ti0n cases are to be tried at the coming
court 10 was expected that the Republi
cans would make the daring attempt to
''pack" the juries If this was attempted.
however, 1t was not accomplished, as 4
classification Of the jurymen showed that
thirty -four are Democrats AID twenty.
six Republicans
New Castle, the banner hundred Of
Democracy in Delaware, stands at the
head with solid rank of Democrats.
White Clay Greek hundred, which is
represented in the Levy Court bv
Paul ellis, Republican, has four
Democrats and two Republicans. Brandy
wins hundred has five Democrats and one
Republican Christiana has Four Demo-
Gratis and Two Republicans. Mill Creek,
President Buckingham's hundred, has
three Republicans and one Democrat Ap-
poquinimiRk and Blackbird have
the same. Commissioner Eliason's hun
dred, Penesder, has three from each
party. St Georges has four Republicans
and two Democrats Rsd Lion has one
Democrat out OF the six, and Wilmington
has four.
Evening journal., 1891-04-11
Hanged TO a Tree.

KENToN, o., April ll-William Bates
who murdered Police Officer Harper
Tuesday night of last week, was taken
from the jail by a mob of about fifty
strong at ? o'clock Friday morning and
hung to q maple tree near by The mob
gained entrance to the Jail by breaking
down the door
Evening journal., 1891-04-11
work or the orphan,s Cont

The Orphans Court met this morning.
Judge Grubb presiding The sale Of the
real estate Of John Holland, sold for the
purpose Of paying debts, was confirmed
The judge also granted charters to the
West Eni R ading Room. and ths James
A. Bryan Plumbing and Heating Com
many
Evening journal., 1891-04-11
Rnsx ON the Poi Ii.,a

Clerk Of the Peace w Pierce Biggs has
four clerks at work making up the poll
lists for the special election to ascertain
the sense Of the people upon the question
Of calling constitutional conventional
convention. The error list has not yet
hean hapnn
Evening journal., 1891-04-11
Faurth ouarterly Conference

The fourth quarterly conference Of the
Union American At p. Church on French
street above Twelfth, was held Last even.
ing. The reports of the committees we're
read and routine business transasted. A
quarterly meeting viii be held to NOR
row at 10 30 a. m. snd 2 30 p. M. when
Rev Willard Billingsley will attend
Evening journal., 1891-04-11
GoveFnor beavers claim stricken out.

HARRISBURG, April 1.-THE house has
refused to concur Id the senate amend
ments to the bill reimbursing Ex-Governor
Beaver for money expended during the
Johnstown floods. The vote stood 32 TO
l9. The bill viii now be returned to the
senate ana conference committee prob.
ably appointed. The contention is over
The preamble reciting the extent Of the
disaster and the good work done by Will.
lam IA. kemble and Ex-Governor Beaver.
When the bill was Oh its final passage in
the house this was stricken out and after
ward reinserted in the senate.
Evening journal., 1891-04-11
" NJ q 4 Nama

The young peoples societies OF GlGc.
", b 0livet Presbyterian. Msdley NJ
8 ana Silverbrook M. e. Churches. viii
attend a gymnasium exhibition in the
Z M. @. A. ball next Tuesday evening.
Rev l.. j. Blckel Of st. Stephens
Lutheran Church, will conduct the
sunday school lesson this evaning.
Evening journal., 1891-04-11
nIr. ninlne and 1sne

NEW YORK., April 1.-THE New York
Sun says Mr.. Blaine has consented to run
for the presidency in 1892 because Of the
presidents alleged interference with his
Canadian negotiations.
Evening journal., 1891-04-11
AcntInmx ~ NIL.

The London Galety Girls Company will
conclude It's engagement at the Academy
oi Music his evening. The attraction Far
the tirst three nights OF next week viii
be Gray and Stevens Ia the rOld oaken
Bucket" aud "Vesper Bells.
Evening journal., 1891-04-11
trunks Fined.

At this mornings session of the
Municipal Court, Henry Hopkins, druuk,
was 6ned 81 and costs. Barney Lapesre,
drunk, 81 and costs; Charles d Rodnett
drunk, 81 and costs; Sarah Simmons,
drunk, 81 and costs,
Evening journal., 1891-04-11


gave me no encouragement that should
ever be better. was subject 10 awfn
| night sweats and became very thin AND
| hloodlesf IN fact I had every indication
q consumption Of the lungs Fortunatel,
neAfd Of the success with which
patients were treated by DR. Marston
then resolved TO consult him aud the re-
sult 3 that in . few months considered
myself entirely cured To demonstrates
the fact that | am entirely cured 1t Is now
over eighteen months since Dr. Marston
diseoli inned treating me. and since that
Time have never been troubled with
those awful night sweats aud / still con
tlnHe 70 gain 10 flesh and strength. 70
Al hose siti 1eted as was heartily com
mend pr aarston. to whom alone / owe
the remarkable cure Of my case.
Effects or Catarrhal Troubles.
This disease Is considered one Of the
most fatal Of all siilicrions Of the human
system IL Is not distinctly a lung dis
case, az other organs may suffer from II.
The deposit Of the tubercles or disease
germs are made ~ the weakest point.
and may attack any other organ or tis
sue Consumption only attacks those
pfedisposed by low organization and
impure blood. Thoss suffering from
catarrhal troubles are especially liable 10
this disease While consumption is gen
erally considered incurable, undoubted
evioence has frequently been shown
tnat by proper treatment diseased lungs
60 nfai even after liberation has taken
place.
The above cut illustrates how the
catarrhal poison communicates with the
eyes with the ear, causing deafness
with the stomach and with sthe bronchial
lnees, lungs and other vital organs
NAfARkH Is DISEASE on TnR BLOOD
AND Is NEYER CURED RY LOCAL pRRAr
hhNli IN fact. local applications alone. as
oeuehesi snnh, etc, are dangerous IN
thAt they drive the disease TO more
Yisai part Sufferers. II they value their
hyes, should not allow themselves 10 be
treated BY any such method Il NAV
FaleiYs you for the time being, but IL
VIII surely appear at some fatal spot
where i cannot be reached
CatarTh Affects all mucous surfaces.
as the lliiing Of the nasal cavities throat,
bronchial tubes, lungs, stomach, bowels
bladder and water passages
Or marston is a specialist ia the dis
ease above mentioned, and has made
many remarkable cures His patients
can be seen Bis indorsers are not located
n some fer. 1if country, they are right
here IN this town and viii gladly testify
- bis ability in curing them. These
testimonials can be seen at his Office or
Will be sent by mail II desired
Sufferers wishing TO know as to the
durability Of their case the necessary
expense Of treatment, etc can call upon
me eoctor at his office or write full
history Of their disease, when an opinion
will be given and the method 10 ~
adopted TO effect a cure.
Pr Marston makes no charge for con-
sultation, either personally or by letter.
gitice. l54 South Ninth street, opposite
Walnut Street Theatre
Hours to 4 and 8 to s, every day,
except Sunday
Evening journal., 1891-04-11
a I'm Fer orerhead RrIdres

City Solicitor Lyman has in course OF
preparation bill requiring all railroad
companies whose lines run through this
city to put overhead bridges atall railroad
crossings 1t will be ready next week.
Evening journal., 1891-04-11
Another atorn Rnhhed

Thieves forced open the front door
Of the store of Edward J McManus. No.
4U0 ratnall street. yesterday morning and
stole quantity sf goods worth $50 The
thieves ESCAPED without being discovered
leaving no clue that would lead to their
identity.
Evening journal., 1891-04-11
AMusEMsN1s.
Grand Opera Irsuse

The McGlbeny Family Of musical
artists opened at the Grand Opera House
this afternoon. The engagement closes
thts evening The Lousville Courier
Journal ssys: "An audierce Of over one
thousand Of our best people grasted the
return Of the McGibeny Family last night
at haeauley's. and where charmed with
the program presented.
Pauline Hall
Tho plot OF aAmorita" which tba
Pauline Hall Opera Company. will sinq
IN the Grand Opera House next Monday
evening is as follows. Fra Bomharda
having made himself dictator of Flor
ence, ths adherents OF the Duke Of
Mediai are expelled Among them Il
angelo young scalptor, in love with
Amorita, who is arrested asa spy Fra
Bombarda, seeing the Amotita, resolves
TO marry her but yielding to a whIm
agrees to let Aagelo marry her first and
put the sculptor 60 death at midnight
When the bells ring ont the hour, It is the
signal for the Medlci to return. They
capture the city, Bombarda Is the frst To
surrender and all ends happily. Miss
Hall takes the part Of Angelo. Her eos
tune IN the second act Is valued A.
SIC 1000.
Evening journal., 1891-04-11
sunday aews.

All the New York and PHILADELPHIA
Sunday papers; all the latest fashion
papsrs, Century, Scribner, N. A. Rev. ew,
ETC., for April At No sos Market street !.