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Evening journal., 1898-02-15
LOCAL NEWS NOTES.

The creek is free OF ice. and the
George W. Bush and Sons Company's
packets are running on regular sched-
ule.
This week members OF the Friends
School training class will attend q
kindergarten institute in the Drexel
Institute. Philadelphia.
John Kilmer's steam launch is be-
ing put in shape for the approaching
season.
Rev. Father Mickle, OF Cape
Charles, Va. will deliver three lectures
on the Catholic doctrine, beginning
last night and continuing this and to-
morrow night, at st. Mary's r. G.
Church, Sixth and Pine streets.
The w. & N. tugs Laura B. and
Amanda Powell will assist in the
launching Of the Niagara next Satur-
day.
ABfownson Library Association
will hold its eleventh annual recep-
tion at Turn Hall on Friday evening.
AT the meeting Of the Wilmington
Photographers Association this even
ing, the talk will be on the next tour
lHB eAptulliOn.
There. was a sale of personal prop
erty at No. sos West Eighth street to-
day.
John McGin. OF sharp's Hotel.
Front and Market streets, may lose
his hand from blood poisoning
The women of Olivet Presbyterian
Church will give a supper and bazaar
in Pyle cycle Academy on Thursday
Friday and Saturday nights of next
week.
Mrs. James Johnson, Of Wyoming
who is visiting relatives in this city.
will go to Philadelphia. have the X
rays applied to her hand TO locate a
needle point and then submit to an
operation for its removal.
Harry Stoeckle has placed in the
/ billiard room of his residence a conf
bination billiard and pool table.
AT the meeting of the Single Tax
ers on Saturday night Bolton Hall. OF
New York. will speak.
-As the result of an attack OF ty-
phoid fever, Harry, son of George II.
Hall, OF No. East Nineteenth street
ds dead.
William Fisher, an employe OF the
hair factory at Market street bridge
who died yesterday, presumably OF
acid poisoning, will be buried to-mor-
row afternoon.
Evening journal., 1898-02-15
AWAITING INSTRUCTION
Mr.. Whiteman Failed to Serve
the Writ Yesterday.
SHERIFF READY TO RBOBIvB IT
BEING UNABLE TO FIND THE
SHERIFF YESTERDAY MR.
WdlTEMAN HAS ASKED THE
SPEAKER OF THE SENATE
WHAT HE SHALL DO.

Republican leaders who are opposed
to the holding of a special election to
fiji the vacany caused by the death of
State Senator Robert j. Handy held a
conference last evening to see what
could be done to prevent it. They are
averse to the Democrats securing a
two-thirds vote in the Senate. Ex-Secre-
tary of State j. Harvey Whiteman
came up from Dover last evening,
bringing with him, it is said, the writ
issued by Speaker Harrington.
On Thursday the regular Republi-
can committee will meet to consider
the question of going into an election.
1t is thought that there will be no reg
ular Republican candidate placed in
the field
Mr.. Whiteman was seen this morn
ing He said that he had the writ in
hand, but had been unable to find
Sheriff Finn to serve it on him.
Harry Day and Thomas T. Weldin
are spoken of as Democratic pOssibili-
ties. As the former defeated the lat
ter at the Democratic primaries, it is
said that Day has the preference. The
story that Thomas N. Stayton would
run is regarded as untrue, for the rea-
son that he lives in a solid Republican
district in this CITY, and the few months
at Dover could not benefit him at fu'
| ture elections.
| Ex-Mayor Evan G. Shortlidge denies
| that he is a candidate. Godfrey Han.
by. youngest son OF the deceased sen.
ator, is not pushing his claims to th'
| place, although much quiet work is be
ing done in his behalf. His Older bro
ther, Frederick A. Handy, is als'
| spoken of.
Mr.. Whiteman was seen at the Cour
House by an Evening Journal reporte
shortly before / O'Clock this afternoon
He said that he had the writ in hi
pocket but had been unable to see tn
sheriff, who, he presumed, was bus
outside the office with work connecte
| withthe present session of court.
| A rumor that Sheriff Finn was en-
| deavoring to evade service was dis
| proved by the fact that he spent som
time in his office between and
| O'Clock this morning, but he and NJ
Whiteman failed to connect. It is be
lieved that the election will be held o
Saturday.
'I received instructions from Speake
Harrington to serve it yesterday" sal
Mr.. Whiteman shortly before o'clocl
Being unable to find him I sent wOT
p to the speaker to that effect and al
! now awiting further instructions"
The sheriff has spent almost the el
tire day in his office.
Evening journal., 1898-02-15
The GANG MUST GO
POLICE COMMISSION TAKES STEPS
TO BREAK UP THE NOTORIOUS
JENNINGS CROWD.

4 OAalAAf 1OlA-AA1A@AC-N 3AANA@t' ~ 4 - -
TO BREAK UP THE NOTORIOUS
JENNINGS CROWD.
The notorious Jennings gang must
go. That was the entire topic of dis
cussiOn at the meeting of the Police
Commission last night, and the mem
bers have issued special orders to Chief
DOlan to disperse the gang. Police
men last night, in citizens clothes. pa
trolled Market street from Eighth to
Ninth, with orders to arrest any of the
habitual loafers of the hotel. but none
of the gang was seen there last night.
Hereafter officers who are not known
to the gang will patrol the square in
citizens dress.
The condition of Ralph Fisher and
S. James Butler, who were brutality as
saulted by Leslie Mundorf, Howard l.
TAYLOR. Lee Hearn and Howard Har-
rison was not improved to-day DR.
Draper, who is attending them, said
last night that he had fears that Mr.
Buffers skull is fractured. 1t has since
been learned that four women who
witnessed the fracas, tainted from the
brutal treatment given Mr.. Butler ant
Mr. Fisher. On the morning Of the
fight OFFICER Pierce. while patroling his
beat. which comprises in and around
Jefferson street. picked up matter hail
with pieces Of flesh hanging to it.
Evening journal., 1898-02-15
MANY FLORAL TRIBgTES

HUNDREDS ATTEND THE FU-
NERAL OF THE LATE JOHN W.
TODD.
The funeral of the late John w. Todd
was one Of the largest ever held in this
city. IL was attended by hundreds of
relatives and friends. Services were
conducted by Rev. II. Ashton Henry, Of
Trinity Church, and Rev w. l.. s.
Murray, ID. d., of st. Paul's VI. f.
Church. During the services Quarte..
composed Of ]. Newman Davis, Horace
B. Harrison, Miss Lulu Elliott AMI
Miss Katherine Garrett. sang.
The honorary pall-bearers were L. A.
Bower, c. b. Smyth, Howard T. Wal
lace. Dr. Thomas s. Davis, Charles e.
Phillips; Charles A. Cook, Frank e.
Herring and Richard Maris.
Among the floral tributes were the
following: From the employees Of the
bolt and nut department Of the Dia-
mOnd State Iron Works, a setting sun
design, composed OF pink AMI white
roses, Bermuda lilies filled in with car
nations, and surrounded by pink tu-
lips.
From the employees OF the machine
shop a clock with the hands pointing
at $50. the hour he died. This was
made OF Perle and La France roses
lilies, white Roman hyacinths ant
myosotis, surrounded by white carna
tions. A pillow from Mr.. and Mrs. G
w. Todd and Mrs. and Mrs. Frederick
G. Mccall was made OF Bride ant
bridesmaid roses. Bermuda lilies, filled
in with vlolets and forget-me-nots
surrounded by lilies Of the valley an'
/ white carnations.
Evening journal., 1898-02-15
FIRE EATS HOUSES

SEVEN FRAME SHANTIES ON
CLAYMONT STREET BURNED BY
INCENDIARISM.
A fire, presumably of incendiary ORR
gin, destroyed seven frame houses last
night at Thirteenth and Claymont
street, owned by Mrs. Amelia Forrest.
The fire was discovered by Matthew
Hill in house No. 1881 East Thirteenth
street. The buildings were shells, and
in few minutes the entire seven were
a mass of flames
Clarence Smith, a member Of the
Washington Company, while at work
on one Of the roofs Of the burning
houses, fell and injured himself. The
loss on the burned buildings may reach
about $1,000. The loss is fully covered
by insurance.
Evening journal., 1898-02-15
A rRusr COMPANY RUMoR.

For some days it has been rumored
that Peter ]. Ford would retire from the
morocco business and devote himself
to financial work. The story, in sub
stance. was that an out-of-town syndi-
cate had offered him the presidency OF
a trust company soon to be established
in this city. An Evening Journal re-
porter saw Mr.. Ford about the matter
this morning, but he refused to talk
although not denying that he had re-
ceived such a tender.
Evening journal., 1898-02-15
WANTED.

WANTED.-Young men and women to
learn Bookkeeping and get Business
Training (day or night at Goldey College
and take positions. Call or write for in
formation to III. 5. GOldey, Eighth and
Market streets.
WANTED.-Ladies and gentlemen to
Join a private dancing class. Also stage
dancing taught. Baby Ruth, my star pu-
pill, is getting $50 a week. Call or address,
Prof. William Scarlett, 62S Madison street.
WANTED.-Young men and women to
learn Shorthand (day or night at Goldey
College and take positions. Call or write
for information to II. S. Goldey, Eighth
and Market streets.
Evening journal., 1898-02-15
HELP WANTED.

WANTED.-A white girl who can cook,
wash and iron; one who has lived with
German family preferred. Apply to Mrs.
Patzowsky, l01l Jefferson street.
WANTED, Immediately, first-class
cook. washer and ironer. White pre-
ferred. Call between and o'clock,
evenings. at No. 500 Van Buren street.
WANTED-Agents, male and female, to
solicit insurance. Policies issued on
monthly plan If desired, from 500 to S10,-
600. Full and immediate benefit, half the
amount of policy for permanent disabil-
ity by accident or sickness. Also Limi-
teu Payment Policies issued in TO- Is, and
20 payments. Call or address,
W. S. HOFFMAN & CO.,
Managers,
Covenant Mutual Life Assn. of Illinois.
S36 Market street.
Incorporated Jan. Q, 1877.
Chas. Fehrenbach, Gen. Agt.
Delmarvia Telephone No. 432.
Evening journal., 1898-02-15
MECHANICS ASSEMBLE

STATE COUNCIL IN SESSION AT
CLAYTON TO-DAY - REPORTS
HANDED IN
The State Council OF the Jr. o. T.
A. M. begun it's annual meeting to-day
at Clayton. The reports Of the officers
were handed in and placed in the
hands of the proper committees. The
report of the various officers show an
increase both in members and money.
The session will be an eventful one In
the history of the order, as there are
several changes in the order, one of
which is TO form a funeral benefit as
sociation for this state. This matter
Is exciting the representatives OF the
various lodges, and the usual wire pull
ing and hard work is going on, as
many strenuously oppose the move.
Evening journal., 1898-02-15
PURCHASING AGENT PORCHER.

The directors of the Pennsylvania
railroad have appointed Samuel Por-
cher purchasing agent, to succeed the
late A. w. Sumner. Mr.. Porcher was
appointed assistant purchasing agent
in 1894 He was born in South Caro-
lima in 1857, and is a graduate of the
University Of Virginia. He entered the
employ Of the Pennsylvania Railroad
Company as an apprentice in 1882, and
before 1894 had risen to the position OF
assistant engineer Of motive power in
the United Railroads of New Jersey
division
Evening journal., 1898-02-15
NOTICES.

NOTICE.-In compliance with the laws
of the State of Delaware, notice is here
by given that an application will be made
TO the Hon. William 9. Spruance, asso-
ciate judge of the Superior Court, OF the
state of Delaware. residing I'm New Cas-
tie county. on Saturday, the 26th day OF
February next, at 10 o'clock a. m, at the
County House House. in the city OF VIII
mngton. for the Incorporation of com
pany to be called the Delaware Soap
Manufacturing Company.
MEDFORD II. CAHOON,
Attorney for lncorporators.
NOTICE.-The First and Second Dis
trict Committees of the Union Republi-
can party will meet at headquarters, in
Wilmington, on Thursday, February II.
at / o'clock p m, for the transaction of
Important business. Fun attendance is
requested. - .
STEPHEN DOWNEY,
j. FRANK HEWETr,
Chairmen.
Evening journal., 1898-02-15
InANs ANNuAL To-NIGHT

The thirty-first annual meeting Of
the stockholders of the Mutual Loan
Association will be held this evening.
The annual report will be submitted
and the annual election held. a now
series of stock will also be issued SAM
uel f. Belts will be reelected president
and George c. Maris. secretary.
Evening journal., 1898-02-15
HnAnnuARTERS

For Winter Underwear. Plush and
Skating Caps, Dress and Working
Gloves. Knit Jackets and Sweaters, at
Ross 21O Market street. All new
goodsi Largest stock and best assort-
ment in the city at prices guaranteed
the lowest! Agents for Domestic Sew
ing Machine
Evening journal., 1898-02-15
MoTHER AND CHILD BURNED.

Mrs. William DENLY, cOlored, was Sc
verely burned at her home yesterday
afternoon. She lives in Guthries court
small thoroughfare over Market
street bridge Her little son, whlie
playing around bonfire In the yard,
which was built to consume some Ola
rags, got too near the blaze and MS
dress caught fire. The child screamed
and Mrs. DENLY, in attempting 10 save
her boy, was also burned.
Evening journal., 1898-02-15
RUIZ DOWN on NINTH STREET.
TURNED OUT TO SAVE WOMEN
AND NET HIS OWN FINISH ON
THE ROADWAY.

While Alfred Croney, Of No. 1915
Linden street, was riding his wheel on
Ninth street, near Shipley, last evening
two women walked directly in front Of
him. To avoid running them down he
turned sharply, only to be run
down himself by a brother cyclist COM
ing from the direction Of Orange street.
Mr.. Croney's wheel was badly dam
aged. but he was fortunate enough to
escape injury.
The young fellow who ran him down
endeavcred to. soften his feelings by
telling him Of the wonderful expert
ences he had had in being run down.
Mr.. Croney listened patiently, but de-
clared afterwards that the recital
would have been more comforting II
accompanied by $40 bill to defray the
cost of repairs.
Evening journal., 1898-02-15
asI.Awe sKELLEY DEAD.

Frank, better known as "Slaw'
Skelley, who was at one time a prom
ising baseball player, Is dead, at his
late home, No. 925 Chestnut street, OF
consumption He was 26 years old.
Skelley played on the Wilmington and
Rockford teams, and was considered
to be one Of the best pitchers in
Wilmington
Evening journal., 1898-02-15
DOLLS HAT FOUND.

A costly dolls hat was found on the
bank of the Brandywine on Sunday by
George w. Atkins, Of Milton, and the
owner can have same by calling at No.
513 East Sixth street.
Evening journal., 1898-02-15
NATURAL HISTORY MATTERS.

DR.. William c. Pierce read a paper
on the natural history OF Alaska before
the Natural History Society last even
ing. Stereopticon views were used 70
illustrate the lecture. Miss Mary w.
pyle was elected a member OF the So
ciety. and l.. e. Wales. Jr., gave a
cabinet collection of minerals. y. l..
Green. Of the Catholic University at
Waehington. sent a handsome book.
Evening journal., 1898-02-15
PUBLIC SALES.

PUBLIC SALE of Storage, Household
and kitchen furniture. carpets, etc, at
No. COS Washington street, Wilmington,
Del. ,
ON THURSDAY, FEBRUARY II, 1898,
At $3.50 o'clock.
Pianos, Parlor and Chamber Suits,
Folding Beds. Enamel Bedstead, Ward
robe. Secretary Hall Rack. Sideboard,
Couches. Extension Tables, Carpets,
Rugs. Lace Curtains, Paintings, Engrav-
ings, Cook and Parlor Stoves, Silyerware,
Queensware, etc. MRS. L. STORE.
Stern 4 Co.. AuctiOneers.
Evening journal., 1898-02-15
CHARACTERIZED AS RIDICuLOUs.

Advices from Dover are to the effect
that Senator Kenney characterizes as
ridiculous the statements of a morning
paper concerning his relations with
William n. BOggs. He and his friends
and advisers are now considering what
steps to take in the premises.
Evening journal., 1898-02-15
RuRIED This AFTERNOON.

Mrs. Newton Chandler was buried
privately this afternoon at Whining
ton and Brandywine Cemetery. The
services were held at her late home,
No. 9l3 West Ninth street, and were
largely attended.
Evening journal., 1898-02-15
A GREAT REDUCTION.

To close out a lot of our black, white
and tan Silk Gloves we have reduced
them from soc. to 25c. Miss Anna Han
thorn, Az Market street.
Evening journal., 1898-02-15
REcovERfNa rRoM TYpHoID.

Lee Blackburn, of Philadelphia, a
nephew of Levy Court Commissioner
John ]. Mealey, who has been crlt-
cally III with typhoid fever. is on the
mend and will recover. Mr. Mealey
went to Philadelphia the latter part OF
last week to see him.
Evening journal., 1898-02-15
A NrW RusINESS MANAGER.

Samuel A. Booth, for many years
connected with advertising enterprises
in this city, has accepted a position as
business manager Of the Sunday Star.
Evening journal., 1898-02-15
HE MAS REMEMBERED.

An anniversary for the repose Of the
soul of the late Sergeant of Police
Shields was said in St. PauPs r. C..
Church this morning.
Evening journal., 1898-02-15
FRIENDS IN MEDIA.

Many members of the Wilmington
Monthly Meeting went to Media, Pa
to-day, to attend the Concord Quarter
ly Meeting.
Evening journal., 1898-02-15

l. w. Gibney has moved to the Cav
throp building, 313 Shipley street, until
March 25, when he will occupy the
store. 313 Market street.
Evening journal., 1898-02-15
TRADING STAMPS MUST COCO
ING OUT OF BUSINESS.

Two dollars in trading stamps gwen
with every dollar Of purchase.
Great slaughter sale of Spectacles'
regardless of cost.
Solid Gold, Steel and Aluminium
Spectacles and Eye Glasses sold, COM
mencing February 10 to March 20, re
gardless Of cost. Take this opportunity
of buying the best goods. Call at once.
PROF. WE'LL 315 Market street.
Evening journal., 1898-02-15
BOARD AND ROOTS.

FOR RENT.-Furnished rooms for ger
col KING STREET.
Evening journal., 1898-02-15
ORDER HAS GORE FORTH.

IlHE ALJEDU WIFI DE- MlADE
LONGER AT HARLAN AND
HOLLINGSWORTH'S.
The order was sent from the main Of
flee to the shops of the Harlan and
HollingswOrth Company yesterday TO
make alterations to the Alcedo. She
will be made twenty-three feet and
ten inches longer, and the engineers
quarters will be moved. Other minor
changes will be made to various parts
of her, and she will then be very much
larger and finer. The work will COM
mence as soon as the Glenochil Is out
of the drydock which will probably oc-
cur this week, as the wOrkmen are rap
idly making her seawOrthy.
Evening journal., 1898-02-15

OFFICE 7TH AND KING. PHONE 545.
H. T. Sergeant, dealer in Coal an
Wood. Large Pea Coal for family use
Hickory Wood for open CRATES.
Evening journal., 1898-02-15

TO CURE Al COLD IN ONE DAY
Druggists refund money If IL fails, &c
Evening journal., 1898-02-15
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES.

FOR SALE.-The licensed saloon prop
erty 16 East Front street. Possession
given March IS next JOHN MNbf.
Evening journal., 1898-02-15
CLAYTON HOUSE.

CLAYTON HOUSE.
CLAYTON HOUSE.
Dinner tomorrow, II TO 2.
Cafe or main dining-room. ONLY SOC.
Cream of Chicken with Rice
.Consomme Preghetu
Baked Blue Fish, Potato Croquettes.
Boiled Fresh Beef, Horseradish Sauce.
Barbecue of Chicken, Mushroom Sauce.
Fricassee of Spring Lamb, French Peas.
Rice Balls with Jelly.
Prime Ribs of Beef Dish Gravy.
Stuffed Loin of Veal, Brown Sauce
Mashed Potatoes. Baked Sweet Potatoes.
Sugar Corn. Fried Oyster Plant. Stewed
Tomatoes.
Bread Pudding.
Apple Pie. Cherry Pie. Egg Custard.
Pineapple Ice Cream. Apeas.
Assorted Nuts. Layer Raisins. Fruits.
Crackers. Cheese.
Tea. Coffee. Cocoa MIX.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1898-03-16
DOLE SANGU|NE
THE ANNEXATION OF HAWAII
Confident That the Islands VIII he
come n Part of the United States
President Mckinley Is Said to he
in Favor of the Proposition.

San Francisco, March Is. BY the
steamer China the Hawaiian correspond
ent of the Associated Press sends the fol.
lowing:
Honolulu, March 6.-President Dole re.
turned to Honolulu on the morning of the
4th. After cabinet meeting, held i'm
mediately upon his arrival, he was in.
terviewed by an Associated Press reporter.
He spoke frankly on matters pertaining
to his mission to Washington.
ayes, | shall be glad indeed to tell the
people anything | may know relative to
annexation" said the president. The
Maine disaster absorbed the attention OF
the statesmen at Washington previous to
my departure for Hawaii. When that
has QUOTED down 1 believe Hawaiian an
neXation will be paramount in congress.
When l was in Washington l met many
friends of Hawaii. They feel confident
that annexation will come. While there
was a doubt whether the treaty would
secure the required votes in the senate
still ii was the consensus of opinion that
a Just resolution would carry in both
houses place much reliance in what
was told me by senators and congress.
men who are fighting for Hawaii, for
know them to be working faithfully and
earnestly
What is Speaker Reeds attitude?" the
president was asked.
When l was in Washington learned
that he always opposed annexation, al
though he has made no demonstration
against the treaty. My impression of
President Mckinley? Well, | will re.
ply that it is extremely favorable. /
found him to be an unassuming, frank
and sterling man. lie seems to have his
heart and soul in the annexation treaty.
Our reception was extremely cordial
and hospitable. All along the line to and
from Washington throngs of people came
to see me- We shook hands and in many
instances l was obliged to speak briefly
from the platform of the car. 1t was from
these people that gathered the impress
sion that Uncle Sans addition of Hawaii
was the popular sentiment throughout
the land
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1898-03-16

There isn't saloon between Florence,
Ala, and Paducah, Ky, on the banks Of
the Tennessee river, distance of 900
miles.
In Japan coins are generally of iron,
and in Siam they are chiefly of porcelain.
In proportion to its size fly walks
about 25 times as fast as a man.
1t is curious fact that the roots and
branches of tree are so alike in their
nature that if tree be uprooted and
turned upside down the underground
branches will take unto themselves the
functions of roots, and the exposed roots
will in time bud and become veritable
branches.
Nearly 10000 acres have been reclaimed
in Ireland during the past year from bog
and marsh lands.
Heavy rainfall in the farming regions
of California has broken long drouth,
which threatened to entirely destroy the
crops.
In the Missouri Pacific hospital at Kan
sas City an operation was performed by
the hospital physicians recently on Leo
Selfried, brakeman, whose skull was
crushed. in an accident. A little more
than six square inches of skull were re-
moved, and several ounces of brain tissue
taken out He is able to talk. but for
gets words, names and phrases, but not
locations He remembers nothing since
the accident, but every event before that
time he remembers distinctly. The physi-
slams say he will recover.
A social purity campaign, started in Os'
kaloosa, Ia. has resulted in AZ indict-
ments being found against its citizens by
the grand jury and the suspension of the
county attorney.
California's petroleum trade is booming.
Thirty-two new wells have been sunk
since March |.
Alexander Millet, peddlar at Chelsea.
Mass, claims the 100000 estate Of John
Green, of Portland, Ore.
To stop burglaries at Paducah, KY, a
curfew law has been adopted by the city
council, and suspicious characters are be.
ing driven out of town by vigilance COM
mittee.
The Garfield corrupt practices law" has
been sustained by the Ohio supreme court,
The law limits the amount of money
which candidates for public Offices may
spend to secure election.
The American Society in London has
started fund for a memorial to the dead
of the battleship Maine.
Emperor William, in a speech to naval
recruits, said: "Where the German
eagle has seized hold and fixed its claws.
that country is German and will remain
German
The absinthe drinker, with his pale,
drawn, emaciated features, is a familiar
figure on the Paris boulevards. The
liquor is villainous concoction of sphit
favored with wonnwood.
Russia is making extensive arrange
ments for the people Of Siberia to put
millions of acres under cultivation and to
build great factories along the line of the
new railroad.
Two hundred thousand Massachusetts,
wheelmen have asked the legislature to
make railroads carry bicycles free.