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Evening journal., 1898-01-26
PENINSULA NEWS PARAGRAPHS

While revival services are in pro-
gress. Georgetown merchants have
promised Revs. V. S. Collins and }. II.
S. Ewell to close their stores at 3
o'clock every night.
John w. Killen, a prominent farmer,
claims to have demonstrated by ex-
periment that potatoes should be plant
as soon after cutting as possible. Inc
time-honored method Of cutting the
seed potatoes and then spreading them
out for day or two to dry, he claims,
is a mistaken policy.
Ex-Corner James N. Killen, Of Mag
nOlia, is a candidate for the office OF
FISH commissioner. He was elected
coroner of Kent county in 1870, during
what was known as the Polly McKnatt
campaign. He has always been a ster-
ling Democrat, and is now past 70
years of age.
The Georgetown Club has elected
Edwin r. Paynter. president; J. ID.
Truxton, vice-president; W. s. Davis,
secretary and treasurer, and DR.. o. ID.
Robinson, ]. l.. Cahall, =. c. Penuell
and f. l.. Pitcher and G. w. McFee gov
ernOrs.
At the next meeting of the Dover
Century Club, Mrs. j. S. Willis will re-
view Quo Vadis."
Rev. f. S. Cain, of Sussex, was re-
Gently married and given a serenade by
a crowd of boys. They had a small
cannon, Into this they put a heavy
load and, going near the house, fired II
off. The cOncussion broke nearly every
piece of window glass on one side Of
the parsonage.
An extensive vein Of kaolln has been
found on the farm Of c. A. Birming-
ham, near North East. Md. A com
pany may be formed to work It.
Dover Lodge Of Masons will give a
reception at the Hotel Richardson on
February p.
EX-State Senator John Mustard. OF
Smyrna, has resigned the trusteeship
of the Peterson estate, comprising
quite a number Of the most valuable
farms, mills and town property in the
upper part of Kent county. Mr. Mus
tard, who is 80 years of age, has had
charge of the estate for sixty years.
The Farmers Institute Of Sussex
county will hold a meeting at George
town on Thursday, and members from
all over the county are expected. Dr.
A. T. Neale, Of Delaware College, will
speak on the use Of lime.
The Atlantic Telephone Company
which takes in Frankford, Omar, Rox-
ana, Bayard, Millville and Ocean View
Sussex county, is now completed
The newly-elected officers of the
lodge of Ancient Order OF United Work
men, at Smyrna, will be installed TO-
night.
The biggest hog in Delaware wa.
slaughtered on Whitfield S. loves
farm, near Spring Hill, Sussex county
Monday. There were 300 visitors. from
miles around to see the slaughter, and
the hog turned the scales at LOS.
pounds.
William Polk, of Bridgeville, will
bring suit against the p, w. & B. rail.
road. He claims that his son was
knocked off the train by one Of the
/ crew.
Yesterdays storm of snow, wind
rain and hail wrought considerable
damage down the state. A carriage
Evening journal., 1898-01-26
EFFECTs OF THE STORM.

The sudden snowfall yesterday
started a condition of street uncom-
fortableness which was simply unbear-
able. The snow was speedily followed
by downpour of rain which made the
slush about three inches deep and the
pavements terrible. Barometric con-
diuions caused several large vessels to
heave to, and one or two Of the big
ocean tugs outward bound tied up at
the wharf to await clearing weather
The roads are in the worst condition
they could be and some of the unpaved
streets are knee deep with mud
Evening journal., 1898-01-26
WEDDING ANNIVERSARY CELE-
BRATION.

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Meredith cele-
brated the first anniversary of their
wedding last evening, at their home,
on North Third street. Music and
games were indulged in until a late
hour. Mr. and Mrs. Meredith were the
recipients of numerous and useful pres
ents. Among those who enjoyed their
hospitality were. Mr. and Mrs. J. e.
Phillips, Misses Gertrude Kuntz, Reba
Saunders, Julia Tindal, May Cooley,
Lillian Meredith, Linda Bowers, Kath-
arine Shellenburger, Bessie Coffman,
Bessie Kuntz, Bessie COfield, Jennie
Coffman, DR.. Richards, j. Harry King,
Dr. Edward Burnham, Harry Hunter,
&c, rye w. Eckles, Mr.. Humes and c.
Edwin Eckles.
Evening journal., 1898-01-26
SOCIAL And PERSONAL NOTES

Captain e. E. Rogers attended the
reception of Company A, in Whining
ton, on Monday night.
Austin Hume, of Wilmington, was
the guest Of ew Castle friends last
evening.
Miss Lily Snavely has been visiting
New Castle friends.
hiss Bertha Lambson was the guest
of Mrs. John r. LambsOn yesterday.
John T. StOops, who has been i'll for
six weeks past, took a short drive yes
terday morning.
Miss Linda Bowers, Of Chestertown,
Md, is the guest of Mrs. Frank Mere
dith.
Evening journal., 1898-01-26
A FINE socIAL oRGANIzATIoN.

The Young Mems Whist Club has
been augmented by the addition of
seven new members. This is the only
social organization of this kind in the
city for young men. They have a hand
sOmely furnished room over the
mayors office. where they pass the
evenings in social pleasure. Colonel
James Gegan and ex-Mayor Samuel II.
back were the charter members. Since
its organization the club has steadily
increased in membership until now it
is composed Of the best young men of
the city.
Evening journal., 1898-01-26
There is A CLASS on PEoPLE

Who are injured by the use of coffee. Re
Gently there has been placed I'm all the
grocery stores a new preparation called
GRAIN-O, made of pure grains that
takes the place of coffee. The most deli
and but few can tell II from coffee. IT
does not cost over 4 as much. Children
may drink it with great benefit. Is cts.
GRAIN-O.
Evening journal., 1898-01-26
KENTs DEMoCRATIc RULES.

Dover, Jan. 26.-The committee ap-
pointed some time ago by Kent coun-
ty Democratic county convention to
make the rules of the party conform
to the new Constitution concluded its
work yesterday. 1t was decided that
nominations for senators and represen-
tatives should be made at primary cleo
tions held in those districts by the
vote OF the people instead of county
conventions, as formerly. Officers who
are voted for all over the county will
be named at county conventions con-
sisting of sixty members in all, siA
from each representative district.
Evening journal., 1898-01-26
NEW CASTLE NEWS NOTES

Company H, N. G. d., will hold its
weekly drill at the armory tonight
Absentees will be noted and if located
VIII be brought into the presence Of
the commanding officer.
About thirty employees Of the Della
ware Iron Works were in Wilmington
yesterday trying to secure employment
at the works in that city. The sight of
strikers at the Blumenthal Morocco
Works filled some Of them with fear.
and they did not apply.
Evening journal., 1898-01-26
NEWS Of NEW CASTLE

of the salaries Of teachers, janitors,
substitutes and secretary. The half
day deduction, as suggested in tho
principals report, was not made. The
board then adjourned to meet the third
Tuesday in February, when more new
teachers will be elected.
Evening journal., 1898-01-26
WFII-KNOWN FARMER DEAD.

Jason Davis died last night at his
nome. in New Castle hundred, near
Farnhurst Mr. Davis was one of the
best known farmers in this county,
and was at one time prominent in poll
tics. He was 72 years old and had
lived in this locality for forty years.
Evening journal., 1898-01-26
DAVID LEWIS M.

David Lewis, an old and highly-re-
spected citizen, who has been i'll for
three months past, wandered away
from his home, on South Fifth street
yesterday morning, and when found in
the rear OF his carpenter shop, about
two squares away, was helpless from
the cold and exposure. He was with
difficulty removed to his home
Evening journal., 1898-01-26
SURVEYORS COMPLETE THEIR
WORK

The surveyors who have been busily
engaged for the past week running the
lines for the Wilmington, Newport
and New Castle electric railway, have
about completed their work. The fin
ishing touches have been made in this
city. The tOwnspeOple are waiting for
the time when the line will be in run
ming order, thereby enabling them to
have the choice of two well-equipped
roads to the state metropolis.
Evening journal., 1898-01-26
EXCITEMENT CAUSED BY BLAZ-
IN LAMP SHADE.

A blazing lamp shade thrown from
the second-story OF the residence Of B.
f. Lancaster, on North Second street,
early last evening, caused much ex-
element in that neighborhOod. Many
persons thought that the building was
on fire.
Evening journal., 1898-01-26
CooKING CHE .MEETs-

The Cooking Club, which meets
weekly, held its regular meeting last
evening at the home of Miss Mary
Cooper The young women who com
prise the organization boast of the ex-
cellent dishes prepared by the different
members, but the young men are kept
in ignorance of the fact, as they are
never invited to partake of the bills OF
fare
Evening journal., 1898-01-26
ApYERTIsINa RArEs:
NEW CASTLE REAL ESTATE

FOR SALE.-No. 70 South Fifth street,
New Castle; brick house; slate roof
seven rooms and bath; range; hot and
cold water; gas; plastered Summer
kitchen; good cellar; best location In
Immediate possession; easy terms. Apply
G. w. Edwards, Evening Journal office,
Wilmington.
Evening journal., 1898-01-26
Jason DAVIS sERIousLY M.

The many friends Of Jason Davis
will be panied to learn that he is seri-
ously i'll at his home. near this city.
Mr.. Davis has been for years one Of
the most successful and highly respect
ed farmers in this locality.
Evening journal., 1898-01-26
THEY WE'RE NOT BUSY.

The county assessors sat again in the
Levy Court room to-day, but were non
busy at any time.
Evening journal., 1898-01-26
The Place to get Coal

The Place to get Coal
Is the place where you
can get the best coal for the best money
Our coal Is as good as ever came out Of
the ground. IL is clean. carefully
screened and as free from dirt. snow or
clinkers. as IL Is possible to make H. 1t
Is promptly delivered by careful and po-
lite men. II costs no more than the un-
certain kind. Buy your coal here.
Charles Warner Company
FOOT OF MARKET STREET.
Central Onice, Ninth and shipley.
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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-05-14
COOPER-BARBEE.

On Wednesday night last utErhesus
Baptist church, near Asbury, in this
county. by Rev. A. y. Hunter, Miss
Matte Irene Burbce and Mr.. j. w.
Cooper were united in marriage. After
the marriage reception was given the
young couple and their friends at the
residence of the groom's parents, near
there. The attendants were Mr.. Frank
Graves, best man, and Miss Cora Hunni-
cutt, maid of honor: Mr.. A. NJ. Smith
with Miss Lula Pool, Mr.. John Strother
with Miss Hattie Johnson, Mr.. Andrew
Yates with Miss Inez Sykes Mr. Frank
Castleberry with Miss Annie Goodwin,
Mr.. John Jones with Miss Effie Good
win.
The wedding march was executed
beautifully by Miss Maud Castleberry.
The presents were numerous and beauti-
full. The supper-w ell-it was an old
fashioned wedding supper, in the coun-
fry. with all the attendant pleasures Of
such an occasion.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-05-14
orr no CurCKAMAUGA.

This will he sad news to many par.
ents in North Carolina. but a military
summons is like unto a summons from
the other world, in that it is no respec-
ter Of persons, place or time, and does
not take heartachps into consideration.
10 the muttcr Of fact business man, one
who has had some experience with the
stern realities of this life. the first con
sideratiOn when the inevitable summons
is presented, is HAS there been proper
provisions made for the loved ones left
bchindF
Now it is not the purpose Of the Caro-.
lima Benevolent Association to enter into
an extended TAX upon the uncertainty Of
human life or to prOphesy caamites.
We want to say that the people Of
North Carolina propose to help your
family to bear the loss Of your right
hand when it is stillcd In death or lost
Nv accident, through the medium Of the
Carolina Benevolent Association. The
plan Of the Carolina Benevolent AssOcia-
ton is nothing more than the people in
fhc healthy section Of North Carolina
insuring themselves vt cost with an addi-
ttonal expense Of ~ per each certificate
(Which IL so limited in the charter to
guarantee that the business will be car
ried on systematically and wisely.
Where does most Of the insurance sur
plus or earnings go? We often hear
good, honest people speaking Of nome
industries and expressing a deep sorrow
that there are thousands and millions
of dollars leaving our State and lodging
in the vaults and banks Of other cities.
We are tagging behind in the accumula-
ton Of wealth because we are sending
money out Of the State, out Of the coun-
try. out Of the town. that should be
o. Mt home and used to start new Ell
terprises which would give work to the
laborcrs, bread to the hungry, business
to the merchants and a demand for our
manufactured goods.
Reliable men can secure good. lucra-
tive positions by applying to J. $. G.
Carpenter, General Manager, Raleigh
Y. &.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-05-14
MILITARY APPOINTMENTS.
Announced Unofficially That Mr.. Mae
Rae is An Adjutant

Rae is An Adjutant.
Only three military appointments were
made yesterday. These were regimental
appointments, made by Col. Burgwyn for
the Second regiment. as follows:
DIR. GEORGE THRASH, of Ashe-
vile. hospital steward
DIR. B. s. WORTHEN, of Asheville.
hospital steward.
MIR. - RILEY, of Hillsboro, hospi-
tai steward.
JOHN IL. GORE, of Wilmington, SER
geant major of battalion.
1t is also announced though not Off
cially, that Mr.. S. H. MacRae viii be
battalion adjutant.
This leaves three appointments in the
Second regiment still to be made: Sur
geon, major and quartermaster. There
is a large number of candidates for all
three positions.
DIR. Breyard, the first assistant SUR
geon, went to work yesterday morning.
in the hospital. DR.. Spicer, the second
assistant, arrived yesterday afternoon
and will this morning enter upon the
discharge of his duties. So far the ex-
aminations of the volunteers for the
Second regiment have been made by the
surgeons for the First regiment.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-05-14
MILLIONS GIVEN AWAY.

1t is certainly gratifying to the public
to know of one concern in the land which
is not afraid TO be generous to the
needy and suffering. The proprietOrs of
DIR. Kings New Discovery for Consump-
ton. Coughs and Colds, have given away
over ten million trial bottles of this great
medicine; and have the satisfaction Of
knowing it has absolutely cured thou
sands of hopeless eases. Asthma, Brou-
chitis, Hoarseness and all diseases of the
Throat, Chest and Lungs are surely
cured by it. Call on any Druggist, and
get trial bottle free, regular size 80
cts and $1.00. Every bottle guaranteed
or price refunded.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-05-14

Resolutions in Regard 70 The Death OF
Ensign BaRley.


Capt Chadwick and his gallant com
pany, the Queen city Guards, are always
lat the front, IN pence as wen as war
Themselves among the brhvesL they
appreciate bravery; themselves sHst III
heroic mould, they honor herolsm where
ever they find it.
Yesterday afternoon they put them
selves OF record as the first military
company IN the United states 70 pass
resolutions in regard to the death OF
Ensign Bogley, thefirst man. ana +"
North Coroinian, to lose his ire III the
war which they are about to hght -.
The meeting took place between arm
and the enthusiastic words OF thclr Ral-
liant captain stirred them to the hIRhest
pitch OF patriotism. The resolutions
were passed unanimously. Immediately
after the passage OF the resolutions, u
subscription was taken, amounting 10
over fifty dollars. The list Of the con
lrlbutors win bc published tomorrow.
The following are tho res0lutiOns'
Camp Bryan Grimes May 10. 1898.
AZ n meeting Of Company NJ, First
regiment North Carolina Volunteers. for
merly the Queen City Guards Of Char
lottc, ~ g., the following preamble and
resolutions were passed.
Whereas. by Hdvices from Key West
We learn Of the heroic death Of Ensign
RnEley. Of the torpedo boat Winsl0w. by
q masked battery off Cardenas, on May
18th. while in the discharge Of his duty.
and in obedience to orders; therefore, be
it
Resolved, Tint we, Company NJ, First
regiment North Carolina Volunteers, do
most sincerely sympathize with his heart
broken relntiycs in this, their hour Of SOL
row our hearts 20 out to our brothers
IN The service Of our common country
and to his dear mother. sisters and broth
ers. we can only say che Of good cheer
he has only gone to rest in land where
there is no warfare; where all is peace,
and love: where after the sound Of the
last trump, you will be permitted to
clasp him to your hearts again. Re It
further
Resolved, That We, as members, con-
tribute to the fund for the erection Of a
monument to his memory. to which teh
people of America can look up 20 and
say, Here lies q hero"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-05-14
FAVOR or GOLD STANDARD.

BY Small Majority, Granville Popu-
lists Vote to Become Republicans.
oxford, n. c., May 13.-(SpeciaI.) -
The P0pulist convention which met in
Oxford on Wednesday was the smallest
convention that hats assembled here since
the organization of the Populist party.
BY Il vote of ~ to 33 the delegates to
the State convention were instructed to
vote against Democratic cooperation.
A meeting Of the Woman's Auxiliary
of the Episcopal church was held at the
residence of Mrs. II. G. Cooper Wednes-
day evening BY invitation Miss Emry,
of the New York Mission House, was
present and addressed the meeting. Mrs.
Bum and Mrs. Battle of Rocky Mount,
and Mrs. Hunter, of Raleigh, came over
from the convention in Henderson to at
tend the Auxiliary meeting. Mrs Coop
or served delightful refreshments of ice
cream, Strawberries and cake.
Orderly Sergeant l.. +. Lands return
ed to Camp Grimes yesterday after sue
cessfully recruiting several days for the
Granville GFays. He says the Gran
willie Grays are in fine spirits.
Rev. DIR. Murdoch did not reach Ok
ford in time to deliver his address on
the Continuity of the Church" Mr..
Murdoch spent a day with friends here
en- route to Henderson
A special train yesterday carried par
ty of twenty-five to Henderson to attend
the convention.
Dr. Thomas Hume passed through Ok
ford en- route for the Baptist Convention
in Norfolk.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-05-14

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4 Ilrn coNvIcr FARpoNEp.
Nine Years Ago lie Was Condemned
TO Die for Burglary.

20 Die for Burglary.
Governor Russell yesterday pardonrd
| Sam Ualfnrd. white man, convicted
nine years ago Cor burglary in the FIRST
I degree aud sentenced 10 hang
| With IIalford In the burglary, aud
probably the principal. wns u man nam.
ed X, \. Willis, from Tennessee. They
| went 10 the home OF two women. near
Ruthcrfordton, and ut the point OF u
| pistol in Willis hand. took from them
several hundred dollars.
They were tried by Judge Walter
| Clark. then on the Superior Court bench.
convicted and sentenced TO hang Mr..
| Frank l. Osborne. since Attorney Gcn-
cral, was then Solicitor and prosecuted
the men. Before the day set for eNccu
ton came. petitions were signed, and
Governor Scales was induced to commute
the sentence to life Imprisonment.
This was just nine years ago. Inst
wear certain influential persons inter.
cSted themselves in the case of Willis
and Governor Russell nurdonCd him.
llalford, though. having been an obscure
orphan hoy, was overlooked. and went
on serving his lifc-sentcncc until last
week. Major l.. l.. Erwin. editor OF the
ANulHtFloFu NiNUitdiOfs anu MI n -.
Il. Wallace. chief clerk in the office of
the Secretary Of State. had his case
called to their attention. and at once
took stems to secure his pardon also.
Major Erwin came to Raleigh armed
with long petition, including the names
of such Of the jury as are now living,
the women who were robbed and many
on the leading citizens Of Rutherford
county In the meantime Mr.. Wallace
had secured letters from Judge Clark and
Solicitor Osborne and asked the pardon.
The Governor granted it yesterday
morning. and Major Erwin took it out
to the penitentiary, and placed it in
IIalford's hand. Al first the man seem
cd dazed: then he awkwardly thanked
Major Erwin Otherwise he did not
seem affected. until the Major turned
to so away; then this man. who had
come so near hanging and had after
wards served nine years as a convict.
broke down and cried like a baby.
Yesterday afternoon Halford left for
his home. near Rutherfordton Nine
years ago he left there a young wife,
who is still faithful to him and anxiousiy
awaiting his return. During his stay in
the penitentiary he has become an ex-
pert machinist. and he goes home with
the determination to live an honest life.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-05-14
ACCIDENT Ar ROCK QUARRY


Results.
Yesterday morning. at about $50
o'clock. by the blowing out of Il valve
in the engine at the rock quarry. jusr
east of the city, Mr.. Charles Waller.
superintendent Of machinery. john
Wood, the engineer and Ed. Tate, the
colored fireman. were scalded severely.
Bad ms the accident is. however. it
might easily have been worse: for had
not the valve given, way the boiler
might have exploded with fatal effects
to all three. as they were all close to the
engine when the explosion came, filling
the room with clouds of stiiling steam.
Mr.. Walters injuries are confined 10
the hands and face, which are badly
scalded He was Immediately conveyed
to his home. whore he received the neces-
sary medical attention.
John Wood. scalded about the body
and arms. had his wounds treated ut the
Office of DR.. James Rogers.
Ed. Tate. the colored fireman. sustain
cd more dangerous injuries than the
others. Shovelng coal into the tire-boX
at the time Of the accident, he was
suddenly enveloped in volumes Of steam,
while coal and cinders, scattered by the
rushing steam, rained all over him. His
neck and face is scalded badly while
the flesh on his arms is almost literally
boiled. Al the hospital. to which he has
been taken, however he will receive the
best of attention.
But little injury was done to the boil
pF.abut there was Il suspension of work
for the day.