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Evening journal., 1896-03-09
VOICE FROM THE MINORITY.

A PobiIc ohiSiai Objects TO the Entire
Building Fund Being Expended ON Im-
provements Go Howard school.
Soma opposition to the proposed i'm
provements to Howard School for colored
children. at Thirteenth aud Orange
streets, Is being manifested
IT is outrageous TO hlch from the
public treasury $15 coo or $50 600 for
any such project" said a prominent
member OF the Board OF Public Educa.
tion to an EVENING JOURNAL reporter
this morning THE colored schools are
not full, and there Is room In the several
schools for $40 pupils. No, 26, over
Eleventh street bridge, has 50 vacant
seats; No 81, at Fifth aud Scott, can
accommodate pos. and No lS, over
Third street bridgn can take twenty.
ut Is estimat that the proposed
alterations 70 h I'd School will cost
$l5 900; and then by the time that the
new roomg are furnished nearly 50 900
more will have been expended. The sum
OF SEQ 600 Is set apart each year as a
fund for new buildings and repairs all
over the city. lt is now proposed 60 loot
the treasury OF all this money and put u
on one school and that school solely for
the benefit OF negroes who pay but a
very small proportion OF state or city
tax. Some may say that the other
colored schools are too far of for the
colored children 20 attend IL has been
pretty clearly demonstrated that II you
want a negro to attend school you must
take the school where he lives, for he
will not go TO II II you do not. but there
Is no reason why he should not be trained
to walk few blocks to get free eduoa-
tional advantages We have Just closed
whito school over IN the Ninth ward
and compel the pupils who formerly
attended 10 TO come In town to study.
What is good enough for white child Is
certainly good enough for a negro.
There are many good persons In
Wilmington who think it Is time to
inaugurAts a normal school here on q
small scale, for the purpose Of equipplng
pupils for teaching and other useful
employment. 1t Is believed that were
the Board Of Public Education TO show
proper zeal Ia the matter the state would
be willing TO grant an appropriation II
proper inducements we're held out 70 the
rural districts Of the state. Other places
have normal schools There Is West
Chester for instance. IL Is not more than
one eighth as large as Wilmington. But
what are we TO expect from Republican
majority that is willing, for personal aud
political advantage to vote away the
whole building and improvement fund
for the benefit Of one negro schoolf'
Evening journal., 1896-03-09
ANOTHER MARYLAND MURDER
SAMUEL N. RASH FATALLY SHOT
THROUGH A WINDOW.


His wifs's Brother Is Now Under Arrest.
Suspected OF Committing the Crime
Mrs. Rash Frustrated by the Blow.
Story Of the Analr.
CRNlREvLLE, Md, March 9.-This
county was shocked Saturday morning
By the announcement Of one Of the most
cold blooded murders that has occurred
In It's history. Samuel M. Rash, farmer
residing near Hayden's Station, was shot
Friday night In his dining room by some
one who fred through the window at
him Yesterday his wife's brother.
Thomas Brown, WAS arrested Oh suspl-
cion Of committing the crime
Mr., Rash WAS standing In his dining
room on the side opposite the front
window, which Ia about five feet from the
ground, preparing some medicine for two
Of his children who were sick upstairs
His wife, with her baby on her knee, was
sitting on his right hand near the fire.
place On his left q few feet distant
stood one OF bis sons. A report was
heard and Mrs. Rash saw her husoand
stagger and fall Drs s. p Roberts and
]. Lane Finley arrived about 10 o'clock,
just as he was expiring An examination
showed that Mr. Rssh's body had been
perforated with numerous shot, Nos 9
and 8, penetrating the left lung, side,
arm and kidney. Death resulted from
Internal hemorrhage
Mrs Rash was totally prostrated by
the terrible blow. The murderer stood
so near the window that the powder
burned the sash His aim was evidently
carefully taken. The room is about 10
feet wide. so that Mr. Rash was only II
or Is feet from the muzzle oftbo gun.
Mr.. Rash was popular and iRofensive
man.
Thomas Brown,a a brother OF Mrs. Rash.
was arrested yesterday BY Deputy Sheriff
I. Sudler Roberts upon clrcuDstantial
evidence, which Is said to connect him
With tho commission Of the crime Prev
ious to his death Mr. Rash stated that he
believed Thomss Brown shot him. as
Brown was the only person who could
possibly have any iilrfeelinRs toward
him. Numerous threats said TO have
been made by Brown against Rash led the
authorities to the belief that he Is con
nected with the crime. The trouble
between the men is said 10 have bsen due
TO personal property mortgage held by
Rash on Browns stosk. James Brown,
tbe father, left a comfortable fortune,
but Thomas Brown, it Is said, had be-
come much involved.
BroWn'Rsserts his ability to prove an
slibi. His aunt states that he left bis
home, about three miles from Rash's,
about sundowa, and Mr. Collier. who lives
about the same distance beyond the
scene OF the murder, testified that Brown
arrived at his house shortly after dark
Thus the question OF time is extremely
Important, as less than an hour
would be allowed for Brown "a
leave home, commit Che murder ard
reach Mr.. Golfers, six miles from
Browns home Browns gun was ex-
Rmined, and one barrel evidently had
recently besn used, but he explains this
by saying that he had discharged II
Friday afternoon. He has retained Hon
K II Brown as his counsel and will
have a hearing in few days.
The remains Of Mr. Rash we're buried
yesterday at Church Hill Funersl
services were conducted at tbe'house by
Rev. j. E. Mccullough.
Evening journal., 1896-03-09
nIr. swArtz subaIta HIa ReairnatIon.

Rev. William P. Swsrtz, at the morn
ing service In Central Presbyterian an
Church yesterday, formally announced
his acceptance Of a call to the Presby
terlan Church at Poughkeepsie, N Y. In
reading the news Of his acceptance Mr.
Swartz spoke feelingly OF his felicitous
CATION, and asked IL 70 join him In re
qussting the New CASTLE PresbyteFy that
the present pastoral relations DO dis.
solved The Communication was handed
to Lewis p Bush, ele'k Of the session,
and It will be acted upon at the Wednes
day evening prayer meeting.
Evening journal., 1896-03-09
rrofas.nr a. Il. nerlIn rrlneratsd.

The Teachers Committee OF the Board
Of Public Education. which hRa been
investigating the isrelcal charges brought
by Dr. j. W. Orumbaugh. member from
the Fifth ward against Professor A. II
Berlin. principal OF the High school. Is
meeting this afternoon. While the
result OF lts deliberations was not OIL
cially stated before the EVENING JOuRHAI
went 10 press, It was learned that a
resolution fully generating Professor
Berlin aud stating that there Is abso
luiely no foundation for the charges. was
adopted This settles the business 50
far as Professor Blrlin is concerned.
Whether any further step so far as DR..
Crumbsugh Is concerned has not bsen
disseminated as yet
Evening journal., 1896-03-09
Sunday at Grace M. X. church.

Yesterday morning Rev. Merritt
Hulburd S. T. D., OF Grace M. E. Church
preached an able sermon on Sin
John xvi: O. It was a master piece OF
logic aud theology and was listened to by
a large congregation In the evening Le
delivered a sermon In the. Youpg Men
series, on zone young man who made a
beast Of himself" based on the story Of
Heel. Next Sunday DR.. Hulburd
presches at Vassar College, Pough.
keepsle, N. Y, and bis pulpit will be
occupied bg Rev. Dr. Robert Watt Of
Scott NJ E. Church. The Sunday fol
loving, conference sunday DR., Hubbard
will again occupy tho pulpit, In an inde
pendent capacity. and In the evening will
preach on "Oae Young man who rose
from the gravel-plts TO a seat In the
counsals Of a nation.
Evening journal., 1896-03-09
DR.. HULUURD is RIGHT.
He Thanks the Local Papers for Free
AdvertisiDg-The Only City where 1t is
Done is wiImiDEton.

No Auhuha tno Aocai taperb TOT HEoe
Advertising-The Only City where 1t ID
Done Is wimiDEton.
Rev. Merritt Hulburd, S. T. D.. Of
Grace NJ E. Church, took occasion last
evening to pay tribute to the value oil
the local newspapers as church helpers.
He had announced the lecture by Sam
Small, to morrow evening, and urged that
every member of the congregation not
only be present but also strive TO see
that others outside Of the congregation
attend, as the proceeds are for the benefit
Of Epworth. He thanked the newspapers
for their grstuitous advertising OF church
matters and added:
"As l have said, on other occasions, the
local newspapers have been great aid TO
the church and its work by giving a great
deal OF advertising gratuitously. Many
people have an Idea that papers are only
too anxious to secure this matter as
news, or that 1t rests as IN obligation on
the papers TO devote space TO this II Is
a fact, however. that Wilmington Is
pretty much alone In this matter OF free
church advertising. In other cities not
any larger than this, even the church
notices are paid for, and in Philadelphia
there are several papers whose expenses
for at least one day In the week are met
by church advertising. The kindly acts
OF the papers here should bs appreciated
for one do appreciate them, and II there
are any representatives Of the local press
here to night, l desire to thank the
papers through them for past kindnessss
and kindnesses which may come In the
future"
"Dr Hulburd was right" remarked a
business man who Is prominent in the
church, 10 an EVENING JOURNAL re
porter The papers here are phenone.
nally gracious regarding church adver
tising and sometimes l wonder at It,
Every supper, fair. entertainment, etc
that Is gotten up Is pushed at the
papers, and free advertisements asked
for until should think you people would
get tired The fun OF 1t Is that the
church people pay for everything else In
connection with the enterprise without a
murmur, and then kick over legitimate
Advertising, OF try to pay for dollars
worth Of advertising With ticket which
the editor don't want to use and which
the composItor will not take as part
payment for work done And the worst
Of II Is that when the business manager
declines to cut out good matter for free
advertising, they get mad How do
know SO much shout these thlnge9 Why,
my dear young man. used to be in the
business myself, and speak BY the book
n the church people would pay for all
affairs where admission is charged, there
would be no difficulty In getting free
advertising for all those affairs OF the
church where no admission is taxed and
once In a while little for one of the
other kind"
Evening journal., 1896-03-09
SAD EHD or A NgWSBOY'S LIFE.
16-Year-Old J.. II. Thomas, Delaware
Railroad Newsboy, Buried To-day Cl-
Rarette Smoking Causes Meningitis,


Railroad Newsboy, Buried To-day-Ci-
Earette Smoking Causes Meningitis.
The body Of James Davis Thomas a
well.known and trusted employe OF the
Union News Company, who died at No.
204 French street. this city, was taken
10 Dover this morning on the II 03 Della
ware train, for interment In that town.
Thomas was 10 years old and had been
for some time Ia the news oompsny's
employ travelling on the through Della
ware trains Excessive cigarette smok
ing, it is said, brought on meningitis
which caused death His relatives. how.
ever think that death WAS caused by too
strong Injections Of morphla In hls srm
made to relieve his rharp spinal pains.
After DR.. NJ l.. Gates had conducted
an impressive funeral service at the
house this morning, the remains were
carried tothe station by,four newsboys-
Harry McCutcheen. John McGranery,
Charles Fullmer and John Colgan. The
news company sent fne f'ral Tyre and
the youthful companions OF the deceased
sent pillow Of lilies and roses
Evening journal., 1896-03-09
nIr. OhInIer Nislts HIn Farm

Second Vice President @. A. Chipley
recently purchased q fine farm and
Summer residence on the Fred Avon
river near Easton, Talbot county. Mr..
Cnipley returpsd from. Eaaton this
morning In General Superintendent
Kenney's private car No 2l, having been
down on an early Spring visit to the
country seat. Mr. Ohiploy was accom-
panied by Miss Chlpley aud a friend
whom she lis entertaining, Charles
Chipley, Jr., aud friend The cars
interior arrangements we're In charge of
the veteran porter, Ben Hooker The
party returned to Philadelphia, leaving
the city at 0,20 &. N.
Evening journal., 1896-03-09
Earn Line steamer Overdue.

The British steamer Earndale, Of the
Earn line has gone Into dry dock ct the
Harlan and HoliinRsworth Company.
The steamer EarnwOod. OF the same line,
which left Santiago de Cuba on February
27 for Philadelphia, deeply laden with
iron ore, is three days overdue She has
had several Dreakdowns In her machinery
recently, but her owners have no uneasi
ness about her as shs has always man
aged to reach shore with comparative
ease.
Evening journal., 1896-03-09
THE BENCH DIVIDED.
New Trial For the Farnhurst
Convicts Falls.
ARREST or JUIaMsNT sEOURED


chief Justice Lore and Judge Cullen Ia
vored a New TriaI. But Judges Grubb
and Marvel Opposed It-messrs. Ward
and Gray WIN Now Endeavor 20 Havo
Brown aud Swan Discharged, Alleging a
mistriaL
Daniel Brown and John J. Swan, the
Farnhurst attendants convicted OF alaJ
ing Lon Pisa, an inmate Of the asylum,
will not get a new trial and their only
hope now Is that their lawyers may sc
cure their discharge on proceedings begun
TO day, when an arrest OF judgment was
asked.
At II o'clock -thls morning Judge
Grubb went on the bench and the
Superior Court OF Oyer and Termlner
began It's work. One minute later Blown
and swan were marched IN by Deputy
sheriff Tucker and an assistant Miss
Brown followed them closely aud took o
seat near her brot her.
Deputy Attorney General Cooper sp-
peared FOR the State and Andrew o.
Gray aud Il II Ward for the prisoners
Chief Justice Lore-"Judge Orubb will
announce the result In the Farnhurst
case.
Judge Grubb-"In THE case the court
Is equally divided on the motion for q
new trial aud therefore 10 falls. We
have thoroughly considered every point
raised by counsel. but cannot
sgree. An equally divided court
does not faally determine tho
questions or make them precedents. We
have doolded not 10 give opinions on
either eide IN this case
Mr.. Ward-"Whst does the court
propose TO DOR
Judge Grubb-"To sentence the prls-
oners
Mr.. ward-'I move for an arrest OF
judgment
Then there was some argument 90 to
the time for fling reasons and hearing
argument on them There being no rule
the court gave Messrs. Ward aud Gray
until Friday for fling aud suggested Sat
urdsy for argument.
The prisoners were taken back 20 their
cells and subsequently sent over to New
Castle
Mr.. Ward refused 20 state the grounds
upon which he would ask for the dis
charge Of the prisoners, but It Is said
that there was something Irregular In the
grand or petit jury panels
Evening journal., 1896-03-09
MR. MIoLARYs pEATH.
Ho Lay Down for Nap Yesterday and
Passed Away.

Thomas McClary, retired merchant
and director OF the Fifth and Sixth street
railway Of Philadelphia. and OF tbs ship
ping hrm OF Bartlett & Shepherd Of that
city, died at his home. No 7O7 King
street. Mr. McClary had been III for two
yerrs, but was able TO eat dinner with
his family yesterday Before taking his
customary walk yesterday Mr. McClary
went upstairs TO take nap His wife
heard q strange noise and hurried 10 bis
room. but he had just died.
Mr. McOlsry was for years engaged In
the furniture business where the Crosby
& Hill building now stands. He was 76
years old, trustee OF the Unitarian
Church Funeral services will be held
on Thursday at 2 p. m, and intsrment
will bs private.
Evening journal., 1896-03-09

16 was fixed as the time for argument
William s. Hilles asked for aud
obtained leave to amend the declaration
In the damage suit of Rex VS.. the Pull.
man Palace Car Company, which will
come up for trial at the May term.
Edward g. Bradford asked the court
to strike out three counts IN the narr
fled by Mr.. Bird, attorney for the plaintiff
In the case OF Anna Booth VS. the Jackson
and Sharp Company, on the ground that
they were not specific enough. After
hearing argument the Court granted the
motion and also enc msde by Mr. Bird for
leSve to amend. Mrs. Booth sues for the
death of her husband. who was killed
over at the company works.
Court then took recess until 80
o'clock.
Evening journal., 1896-03-09
Suspect Arrestod in SALON.

Deputy Attorney General Peter l..
Cooper, Jr received from Mayor Acton,
OF Salem. NJ j., this morning e message
saying that he believed the Salem
authorities had captured a man supposed
TO be the one who robbed safe on D..
M. & V. train near Harrington, Kent
county, about year ago. No particulars
we're given. Mr.. Cooper has placed the
matter In the hands Of the police
authorities and Detective Jones OF the
railroad service
Evening journal., 1896-03-09
To AbolIsh arade cro.sIng..

The Pennsylvania Railroad Company
has prepared plans for the depression Of
It's tracks In Washington 30 as to abolish
grade crossings This result mas already
been attained in Baltimore Jersey City
and Elizabeth, N j. The same plan will
doubtless be put in operation here so
that the many dangerous grade cross
ings IN this city msy be abolished This
company Is considering such a project
for, all the cities not row SO changed.
Evening journal., 1896-03-09
meaIcnl ErnerIenne ln Inala.

Mrs. George 2. Hopkins. delivered an
address at the services held in Scott M.
r Church last evening. on her medical
experience IN Indla. Wednesday evening.
the missionary exercises will be held and
a native Bulgarian will make an address,
wearing the costums Of bis native land.
Evening journal., 1896-03-09
Women's Houe aftssionAry Society.

The tenth annual meeting OF the
Woman's Home Missionary society Of
the Wilmington conference will be held
IN Grace NJ E. Church, on Thursday
morning. Rev. M. l.. Gates, Of Asbury
Church, Mrs, Boiler and Mrs. Reach. ot
Washington, will deliver addresses. In
the evening the Young Peoples society
will give pleasant entertainment The
bands and circles OF ths church Will
entertain the delegates
Evening journal., 1896-03-09
smoker Took tho Cake.

william s. Draper. Of Mlddlsfown.
clerk In the Office of the clerk OF the
peace. left houe this morning with a
pound cake in his possession. When
he reached the Court House he suddenly
remembered that be had left it in a
baggage rack In the smoking car OF the
northbound passenger train
Evening journal., 1896-03-09
DIvors WIN remove tho stone.

Captain John Williams a submarine
contractor and well.known diver Of
Chester has taken the contract from
Superintendent McOausland Of the W.
q N. railroad company TO remove all the
stone that has been dropped or upset at
their compsny's docks In this city The
company's whRrves are so surrounded
with piles Of stone lost from barges that
access by shipping has been seriously
impeded,
Evening journal., 1896-03-09
New LIfeboats and Rats Go out.

Six new llfebozts aud three new life
RATS were shipped from the Drein boet
shops on Saturday afternoon aud went to
Chester aud PHILADELPHIA shipyards for
new vessels chat are being built there.
The tug Rambler towed out the boats at
o'clock this afternoon
Evening journal., 1896-03-09
A Pnmn maker nend.

The death OF John Taylor, a manufac-
turer of vessel pumps, occurred on
Saturday night at his home, No 912
Madison street Mr. Taylor's birthplace
was Troy N Y, 81 years ago, but he has
lived here since 1860. He was known IN
business to many OF the shipbuilders Of
the East. Mr.. Taylor leaves one
daughter. His illness had lasted six
weeks.
Evening journal., 1896-03-09
Celebrated Oolorod Evaugellsts Here.

A revival effort among the oolored
population WAS begun yesterday in
shiloh Baptist Church under the direc
tlon OF Rev. B Il. Moore. Yesterday g
services we're In charge OF Rev }. w.
Anderson. A Al who visited Whining
ton for the first time To night the
celebrated colored evangelist, Rev.
Alexander Wlllbanks begins the conduct
Of thls evenCeligtic effort
Evening journal., 1896-03-09
THe WAIsr Clue TouaNGY.
The Wilmineton-Hamllton CInbs Game
Postponed for a Week.

Postponed for Week.
The FIRST Of the series OF inter city
whist tournaments which WAS TO have
taken place In this city between the
Wilmington Whist Club and the Hamll-
ton Club, OF Philadelphia. has been post
poned until Friday next
IL was originally intended that FIVE
clubs should compete, but the Manufac-
turers Club, OF Philadelphia. sitter wards
decided not 70 enter thus leaving only
the Art, Hamilton, Philadelphia and
Wilmington clubs 10 take part
The games which we're originally sched
uled have thus been changed and the
order In which they viii nov take place
ia undecided. Each club win probably
play three matches with every other club.
Esch nights play will end with twenty
four deals, and IL Is presumed that they
will be finished by midnight Of eac h day
OF play.
Evening journal., 1896-03-09
Now Wilmington and Northern Cars

The Wilmington and Northern Rail-
road Company has completed the repair
ing aud psinting'of the 100 esrsrecently
lessed from the p & r railroad The
cars are the property Of the Iron Car
Company. They are now painted Iron
Car Line, operated by the w. & n. rail-
roed
Evening journal., 1896-03-09
Ogerhauiing the city OF Chester.

The WILMINGTON Steamboat Company 8
steamer City Of Chester, which has been
at the Harlan and Hollingsworth Com
pany's wharf for repairs, Is almost com
pleted. Her boats have also been
ovefhauled while shs has been of duty,
aud they were sdoat Ia the Christians
fhis morning.
Evening journal., 1896-03-09
Nav York Herald Wenther F0recneta.-T

New York Herald Weather Forecnsts.-T
area Of low temperature moving from the
Northwest and lake region eaatWardly yeeter-
day will probably lose It's influence In this
section to-day with the easterly advance OF
"A disturbance from Manitoba over the lake
region. The latter Will cause snow and rain
In and near It's path, and may produce high
winds on the upper Nlodle Atiehte coast. A
dfsfurbarce msy move from the Southwest
toward this section to-day, causing dangerous
.yfutIa an fho coasts
Evening journal., 1896-03-09
Causewav Woeh Progressing.

This morning an EVENING JOURNAL
rsporter asked Patrick Neary VIXEN be
would finish the work on st. Augustine
csuseway "By the 6rst OF May,
expect, he-replisd I'VE are getting
Along very nicely with the work. "
Evening journal., 1896-03-09
Oomea in Just RIrht.

A good way to reduce expenses is to
burn Fell and Josepb's special selection
OF large Pea Coal 81 % cheaper than
other sizes Oar coal is 2240 pounds TO
the ton and vlssa. Ff5nt aid MADISON.
Evening journal., 1896-03-09
Ptper Pafferns. Ten Cenfs

Ladies', read the fashion article on the
third page OF this paper and send ten
cents to the EVENING JOURNAL Office for
al up to date paper pattern.
Evening journal., 1896-03-09
Contract Awarded to Harnan's.

J 81. n Harman have secured the
contract for lodge furniture. carpets, etc,
for Diamond Council, No 8, Junior Order
American Mechanics, who win occupy
rooms IN the Smith Building.
Evening journal., 1896-03-09
Raw. Sam smaIl Coming.

Rev Sam Small will deliver his famous
lecture "ls Civilization q Failure2' In
Grace M +. Charoh, Tuesday Match 10th.
Is m. Tickets 20 cents, reserved seats
80 cents. For benefit Of Epwor,h Church.
Evening journal., 1896-03-09

There will be athletic exercisss OF John
StRnnards gymnasium, Sll West Second
street, tomorrow night Admission free.
Evening journal., 1896-03-09
ATLANTIC OrrY N. J.
GAN MARCOS HOTEL,
NOW OPEN.
PACIFIC ana massachusetts Avenues
ATLANTIC CITY. N. J..

After thorough housecleaning and renova-
tion has been reopened for the winter under
the personal supervision of Mrs. Annie Gruhb,
Steam Heat. Hydraulic Elevator. sun Par
lor, Baths, all cOnvenieHces. Write for rates
Evening journal., 1896-03-09
The Wenther.

In the Middle States and New England to-
day fair 10 partly cloudy weather viii prevail.
with brisk and fresh northwesterly TO noIth-
eaaterly winds and lower, Followed oy higher
fernuerature and cloudinese, and possibly
snow or rain and dangerous WINDS on the
coasts. On Tuesiay, 10 both Of these sections,
partly cloudy and u1settled weather VIII
brisk. variable winds, preceoed by rain or
snow: and on Wednesday. fair, colder
weather.