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Evening star., 1898-09-03
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TT pfejudiced against quinine and seldom used
it If / could get the same effect in any
other way. but there was no escape from It,.
On the whole 1 think my prejudice against
it has been removed for l took as much of
Il myself as any one on the island, and
don't know that it did me any harm. 1t
certainly aided me to resist the malarial
influences
1.-The gas companies throughout the
country have spent large sums of money
with view to getting rid of the expense
of lighting and extinguishing street lamps, "
explained an official of the gas company to
a Star reporter but, strange as it may
appear, with all the inventions and i'm
provements of modern times, the lighting
and extinguishing Of street lamps is now
just as it was when the street lamps were
established, and men or boys have to be
employed to go to each lamp to light and
extinguish 1t. This costs a great deal OF
money in the course of a year.. There
have, of course. been hundreds of appli-
ances used to light and extinguish gas
street lamps, but after being tried awhile
they have been discarded. 1t has been pro-
posed to run separate mains for the street
lamps, Independent of the house service.
In this way the whole supply could he
cut off. but it would not help out in the
matter of lighting. The expense, too, would
be very considerable. AS 1t would only do
half of the work it has never been seriously
considered. There have been dozens of
schemes or systems of lighting and extin-
gushing the street lamps with electricity,
but as rule they have been cumbersome
and not thoroughly reliable as to their
working. The electric street lamp has
found its way into almost every city, town
and village in our land, and there were
many who supposed 1t would supplant the
use of gas, but just the same it has not,
and Is probably not likely for some years
to come, if Ii ever does
Evening star., 1898-09-03
A Song.

A Song.
There's a song passing sweet, and We hear
its refrain
In the wind as it murmurs DER forest and
plain;
1t sounds in the low. steady voice of the
deep.
Where the shore-baffied breakers inces-
sanity creep.
1t is heard in the rain when its fury is done
And the drops fall like jewels cast down by
the sun,
And the heart that was heavy re-echoes
the lay
OF hope and the future-"Some day-some
day."
And nothing can silence its message of
cheer.
1t comes in the hour when grim sorrow
draws near;
And when gifts are bestowed by a generous
fate
1t whispers of others, still fairer, that wait
The sage at his book and the serf at his
Dlow,
The prince and the knave with his syco-
phant bow,
The hero in strife and the child at its play
Smils and swell the sweet cadence-''Some
day-some day"
Evening star., 1898-09-03
The Last Straw.
From Judge

FItM Juuge.
Jaggles-"Why isn't 1t as bad to abolIss,
| the army canteen as to cut off the sailors
grog?"
Waggles-"Because that is depriving Jack
of his gill;"
Evening star., 1898-09-03
An UAfortsanate.
From Life.

From Life.
Snith-''Ereat time we had ar the Gin.
last night, ehf'
Jcres-''You bet! Did you get home all
rightf"
No; I was arrested before I got there
ami sport tha night in a station house"
Lucky dog! reached home"
Evening star., 1898-09-03

Mistress-'I should like to know what
business that policeman has In my kitchen
every night in the week?
Cook-"Please. mum. I think he's suspi-
cious of me neglectin' me work or ,ome-
thin London Tlt-Bits
Evening star., 1898-09-03
A Sense of Pride.

=
The electric fan which mad just been put
into the dining room was a matter of great
interest to the colored attaches of the
household. One of them, a stout "auntie,' -
stopped and gasped ostentatiously every
time she passed before it.
"Whut de matter, Aunt Hannah" asked
the boy who was supposed to help around
the kitchen and who was her especial
aversion ''Whut makes you keep shyin'
like hoss?"
She disdained to answer, but, CHANGING to
pass the fan again. gave another gasp.
rs you got de asthma, or is you jes' pant
in cause it's wahm?"
sonny she responded slowly Il de-
sires to ak you sumpin. Is you fishin' fob
trouble? Case If you is, you wants ter
watch yoh cork. You's got a bite right
now"
''-No'ndeed. I ism lookin' foh no trouble.
was merely 'quirin' aftuh yoh health an
comfort. / wanted ter make sho' whether
you wus a-skyaht O. dat fan"
Me a-skyaat O. datr' she exclaimed,
with great contempt. "Ts Inundated Dat
whut l is. An / guess dey is mo- service
places dan dis, SOS 1 won halter quit
H'orkin' when Is left"
is you gwine away?"
II is''
'Whut's yoh dissatisfaction?
''Laziness. White folks iaziness. doesn'
speek quality folks TO wuck hahd. But
dah's sech thing as kyahyin' luxury an
ease too far foh raspectability l doesn'
blame EN- fob gettin red o. de cookin' an
cleanin' an passin' de dishes at dinner. But
when dey gifts so deys got ter set up ma
chinery ter help 'em draw deir bref, l tells
you, chile. dey's got clean past de limits OBJ
gentiity."
Evening journal., 1898-05-05
NEW BOARD or HEALTH.

MAYOR M'LEAR NAMES THE MEN
WHO ARE TO MAKE UP THAT
BODY.
Mayor McLear this morning named
the new Board Of Health, and the old
board goes out this afternoon. The new
board will consist Of DR.. j. p. Wales.
Dr. Henry Patterson, ID. p. Barnard,
Ir, and j. II. Lewis NJ. ]. Hughes.
port physician (ex-officiO member), will
remain as a member of the board.
The new appointees will be sworn in
his afternoon, and Immediately chose
a secretary This position pays about
81 900 a year.
The law regulating the makeup of
the Health Board says that it must con-
sist of two physicians. one business
man, one plumber and the city engi-
neer. Wales and Patterson are the two
physieians Barnard the plumber. and
Lewis the business man. Should Coun-
ell elect a city engineer tonight the
man selected will also be a member of
the board.
Evening journal., 1898-05-05
LOCAL NEWS NOTES.

The Pullman Palace Car Company
shipped the palace car Mariana TO At
iantic City over the b. & O.eroad this
morning.
The patriotism of Market street
bridgetenders, Swami and Green, is
displayed by their raising a flag over
the centre of the bridge.
Mrs. Roberts, president Of the Ma
rional Council of the Girls Friendly
Society, will deliver an address in 81.
at 73O O'Clock.
Bishop Coleman win ordain S. Har-
rington Littell and William B. p. Har-
rison to the deacOnate on Sunday
June 3. at St. Johns Church.
"A 1O-year-old daughter Of Mrs.
William RittenhOuse, of No. 1913 Pine
street, fell yesterday, fracturing her
shoulder.
A morocco glazing machine was
shipped to Alden, n. Y, by the George
W. Baker Company. Of this CITY, yes
terday.
Eleven carrier pigeons belonging
TO A. l.. Stall of Newark, n. j., were
released at the Court House yesterday
| by J. w. Cooke. local agent Of th-
Adams Express Company.
Robert Allen, colored. completed
his three-years' term of imprison-
ment in New Castle jail to-day
The property at the southeast cor
| nor Of Fourth and Shipley streets Is
being repainted.
Mrs. Annie Farren, Of No. 100
East Eleventh street, fell from lad
der yesterday. fracturing several RIBS
The death Of Rosetta Tagert, q
years old, Of Bright's disease, living a
| No 81 West Sixth street, was reported
at the Board of Health yesterday.
Clarence Wood had a fiag-raisini
at Tenth any Monroe streets last even
ing
The rain Of to-day caused the post
ponement Of many May parties.
1t is reported that John Reese, o
Iewes. was wounded on the battleshi
New York during the bOmbardmen
Of Matanzas on April % by Admira
Simpsons fleet.
Freight Conductor II. Gehrman, Q
the p. w. & B. railroad, was struck b
stone and knocked senseless whfl
passing through the West Yard on hi
train.
Evening journal., 1898-05-05
CONTRACTS FOR SUPPLIES
AWARDED BY THE BOARD OF
TRUSTEES or THE STATE HOS
PITAI.. AT FARNHURST.

AWARDED BY THE BOARD OF
TRUSTEES OF THE STATE HOS
PITAL. AT FARNHURST,
At 1890 o'clock this morning the
Board of Trustees Of the Delaware
state Hospital for the Insane met at
the institution, at Farnhurst, In month
ly session.
Members present were: Drs. J. J..
Black of New Castle; William p. Orrof
Loves; J. b. NAPLES. Of Georgetown;
r. II. Gilpin, OF Middletown; p. 7. Car
isle. OF Frederica; Dr. Wilson, zebelon
Hopkins, of Pennington; H. w. Baker,
of Seaford, and George S. Capelle, Of
Wilmington
The population OF the hospital is 10
males and 100 females. or a total Of
290. The number of admissions during
the month were males and females.
The Committee on Finance ordered
bills paid TO The amount of T3l4.49.
The treasurer reported in hand 1854.
The superintendent reported having re
ceived 1919 during the month for the
board and treatment of patients.
The following contracts for supplies
were awarded:
Groceries. T.. b. Turner, Wilmington
bread, II. c. Loller. Wilmington; beef,
veal and mutton, Fred Keinle. Will
mington: dry goods, clothing and
shoes. Jesse Shepherd Middletown;
crockery, l. Lewis Row. Wilmington;
drugs. N. B. Danforth; coal, George W.
Bush and Sons, Wilmington
Evening journal., 1898-05-05

you are very cautious bank presi-
dent.
What was Boggs' standing" asked
Mr.. Bird, among the people OF Do
Very good" replied the witness.
''Dld his THEFT and flight shock the
moral and goOdly people OF Dover?"
Witness replied that he did not
know.
Mr.. RlchardsOn was then ro-eXam-
ined by Mr.. VandegrIft, but no import-
ant testimony was produced.
AN EXPERT ACCOUNTANT.
Edward T. Ross, an expert account
ant. was the second witness. He said
that when the theft OF the money had
been discovered, he was engaged 10 ex-
anime the books which he did. He
found that the bank had been robbed
of 100000, He then gave a brief ac-
count as to how the books showed the
usage of the money. Witness was not
examined by the defence
During the examination of Ross,
Senator Gray, of counsel for the de-
fence. addressed the court and said
that Mr.. Ross was testifying from
memory. but in order not to hamper
matters he would offer no objections.
Il. ID. Page general manager for 10.
r. Cuthbert & Co., the Philadelphia
house, through which the money was
drawn. was next sworn. He said that
when Cuthbert e Co. carried on busi-
ness, he was the manager. He too,
began giving testimony from memory
but to better carry on the case Mr..
| Vandegrft gave him some books
which, upon being opened, were those
which contained the transaction and
| checks drawn by Colonel Cooper.
Witness was asked to turn to the
check stub of May T. 1896 He did so
| and it showed that Colonel Cooper
had been charged with getting $500
but the first figures show that he ask
ed for $780, but that was crossed on
and he got the first amount, which wa'
$500.
The attorneys for the defence mad
objections TO the admission OF Nv
books, contending that their check
dealt cOnclusively with more partie
, than Colonel Cooper. Senator Ora
shid that the admission of the book
would put Colonel Cooper at the mere
, of a third person. who, perhaps, ha
been incompetent The objections
, the defence's attorneys resulted In MI
| Vandegrift ordering about two doze
LAW books. and an argument over tf
n admission of the books as testimon
!. Mr. Vandegrlft began his argument {
- 30. and at o'clock Judge Bradfoi
ordered a recess until 2.3O O'Clock.
p Before the RECESS Judge Bradfoi
3 cautioned the jurors not TO talk
u anyone about the case In any way. !
, said that should amy person or perso
4 attempt to approach them duning d
: trial. they must he reported to d
court. The jurors who are to hear {
trial Of Clark were ordered to retu
N tomorrow.
Evening journal., 1898-05-05
FREE GGBRARY CIRCULATION.

For April the circulation Of books
from the Institute Free Library and
the Rockford branch was 1906 vol
umes, being 9O2 in excess Of 4 year
ago. At the Institute alone 14,3G9 vol
umes were sent out, of which 1901 were
fiction, 1912 juvenile, 5S7 magazines,
fJ3 literature, 234 sociology. 21l biog-
raphy, 2OS travel, 10 history, and 1O9
religion. AS compared with tile fig
ures for April 1897, there was a falling
Of of 1863 in fiction, and Of AZ n his
tory; and a gain of 63S in juvenile,
5S7 in magazines, 1O4 in sociology, 6S
in literature, so in biography Is in
travel, and in religion. One hundred
and thirteen new borrowers were reg
istered during the month.
Evening journal., 1898-05-05
THE GLLIEKCE CELEBRATES.

N COMAIBAlORATION OF THE
ADOPTION OF THE ESTlMlN-
STER STANDARDS.
The Wilmington Presbyterian Alli-
lnce celebrated the 250th anniversary
)f the Westminster Standards last
hight in West Presbyterian Church.
The church was decorated with pa
riotic colors, and the congregation was
arge. The speaker of the evening was
Rev. DR.. Radcliffe, pastor of the New
York Avenue Presbyterian Church, Of
Washington, ID. c. He spoke Of the
manner in which the Westminster
Standards were prepared and adopted.
William X. Crosby and Rev. Dr. T. A.
McCurdy also made short addresses. A
subscription was taken for the needs
1f the Presbyterian Alliance.
During the service a fine musical
program was rendered by the choir OF
West Church. The congregation also
sang several patriotic hymns.
Evening journal., 1898-05-05
GUARDS STAND TEST.
Large Majority Pass Medical
Examination.
THE GOVERNOR AT CAMP TODAY.
THE BOYS STILL HOLD OUT FOR
TINE IDENTITY OF THEIR OR
GANIZATION AND WILL NOT
- SERVE IF lDISORGAlNIZED.

Camp Tunnel, May 5.--'With a few
exceptions the members of Companies
A, f, X c and II, National Guard OF
Delaware. have successfully passed the
physical examintion and are ready to
be mustered into the government ser
vice. Company A was the banner COM
pany. every man passing the eNamina-
ton. This company is made up OF
well-knOwn Wilmington young men.
Companies NJ, /, E, b. l. and ID have
vet TO be examined AN except NJ are
composed of men from the lower part
OF the state. The recruiting officers in
Wilmington are meeting with splendid
success in filling up the companies.
Lieutenant Walter Gordon, U S. A,
who has been detailed by the govern
ment to muster Delaware's quota OF
men into service, believes that he will
be able to muster the First Delaware
Regiment into regular service either on
saturday or Monday. The phys cal eX-
animation is progressing satisfal torily
under Surgeon NJ. c. Wyeth, u. S. A.,
and the local board which is assist
ing him, and, as the recruiting officers
are also making good progress, it looks
very much as if the Delaware troops
would be regulars by Monday.
The men are being enrolled for mus
ter as rapidly as they are examined,
| and when this work is completed the
entire regiment will be drawn up in
| line on the camp ground, and mustered
| in at the same time.
CAMP NOTES.
The governor and staff and other
state dignitaries are expected to bt
| present when the men are mustered
in.
The Delaware Railroad Company vii
deviate from its custom next Sunda,
and run excursion trains for the bene
| ft Of persons who desire to see the en-
| Clmpment
Captain Osborne, of Company I, wa
officer of the day and Lieutenant Col
ton. Of Company A. officer OF the guar'
yesterday.
Two delegations Of recruits arrives
in camp yesterday, and it was reporte
in the afternoon that there were abOu
$50 men here.
The dress prade which was held yes
friday afternoon was the most success
ful Of the enIcampment and relecte
sreat credit upon the officers and mer
The regimental fife and drum corp
is to be converted into bugle corp
of twenty-fOur men.
There was a slight fire in one {
Company HIS tents last night
There is some talk OF organizing
brass band for the Delaware Reg men
and steps have been taken to that e
feet, and all musicians who wish to el
| list will be received by E. L. Bauer.
the State Armory
The members Of the guard still al
nounce their intention not to enlist
the government service except as
| whole.
Evening journal., 1898-05-05
sERvED UNpRR WIHsoN.

Since the arrival of the United states
regulars at Montchanin the officers and
men have received a large number Of
Invitations to call at the various clubs
OF this city. and the Wilmington Club
has extended its hospitality to he ofS
6cers during their stay here. Lieu
tenant Alexander is a whist player,
out his duty Of camp adjutant may
ksep him from meeting Wilmington
whisters. CAPTAIN Fuger served under
General James II. Wilson in ths army
~ The Potomac. He was pleased to
hear OF General Wilson's appointment
as major general.
Evening journal., 1898-05-05
POISONED BY PORK.
SIX DELAWARE \CONsTRUCTION
COiATPAiNY'S MEN WBRE THE
VICTIMS.

NC.hf -AANl = MflN 'WEfNLk ltiE
VICTIMS.
When the Delaware Construction
Company secured the contract for
building the lOw-water dyke at Lis
tons Point it experienced difficulty in
securing lodgings for It's workmen.
To obviate the difficulty It built a
large hOuse-bOat upon which the men
could live. Agitation on the part of
the down-cOuntry people put a step to
the work and the house-boat was tow
ed back to this city and moored to the
wharf at the mouth OF the Brandywne
where il has since remained.
Some of the men employed I'm the
shipyard make the houselboat their
home. doing their own cooking and
hOusewOr1 with a thoroughness which
satisfies them and the company.
On Tuesday they thought it would
be a good thing to have some pork for
supper and their cOmmissary was or
dered to get some. He did 50. and
cOked and served It. The men made a
hearty meal and felt no Inconvenience
until early yesterday morning. Then
six OF them, A. Lincoln Wills. Daniel
Wills, John Robbins, Willard Shop
shire, Frank Petttt and Abraham
Camp, We're seized with Illness, which
lasted until late yesterday morning.
One of the men, the thinnest in the
crowd, had a corporation on him like
a New York alderman. They blame II
all on the hog.
Evening journal., 1898-05-05
MISSION SOCIETY MEETS.
HOLDING IT'S FOURTH ANNUAL
SESSION TO-DAY IN THIS CITY.

HOLDING IT'S FOURTH ANNUAL
SESSION TO-DAY IN THIS CITY.
The Delaware Baptist State Mission
Society is holding its fourth annual
meeting to-day at Calvary Church,
Fourth and French streets.
The officers of the society are: Presi-
dent. Rev. o. G.. Buddington; first vice
president, Harry Emmons; second vice
president, Rev. f. +. Briggs; secretary,
Rev. William A. Walling; treasurer,
Lawrence b. Jones. Their successors,
with three members of the board of
managers, will be elected.
The program for the meeting is: Al
ternoon session, 2.3O, devotional exer-
clses; the various fields, five-minute
addresses: New Castle. Rev. r. b. Cook,
d. D.: Calvary. Dover, Rev. J. 7. Plen-
ty; Swedish, Rev. Victor Sandal;
Eighth Street, Rev Henry Jones; Mil
ford. Rev. S. b. OvertOn; address, Rev.
Henry G.. Weston, ID. D., IL. D.; an
nual business meeting and election OF
officers; supper served by the women
n the church.
Evening session-745, devotional and
praise service; address, Rev. Elmer W.
Powell This address was delivered
before the Baptist ministers Of Will
mington and vicinity, and is repeated
by request. Open parliament, opened
by Rev. F. f. Briggs.
Evening journal., 1898-05-05
MOTHER FREED DAUGHTER
JOHN SAUNDERS WAS BLIND AND
DIDN'T KNOW WHETHER LIZZIE
RICHARDS ROBBED HIM OR NOT.


Lizzie Richards, colored, was in a
queer predicament in Judge Balls
court this morning, when she was ar
raigned on the charge of stealing sl.5O
from John Saunders, a blind man. Liz
zie net Saunders on the coast Monday
night and they did the town together.
When they parted company Lizzie was
richer by $3.50 Saunders made COM
plaint at the police station, and Lizzie
was captured on the coast by Patrol
men Maloney and Shields. Whgn the
case was called in Judge Balls count
this morning, Saunders failed to APP
pear. and it is said his appearance
was due to the fact that he could not
swear that he SAW Lizzie go through his
pockets. The case was dismissed.
,Rerbecca and Mary Moore, colored
mother and daughter, were arraigned
for keeping a house of assignation oil
East Front street. During their ar
raienment RebeCca said that she aloni
was guilty. but her daughter was in
nocent. and not connected in the run
ming of the house. Rebecca's plea wal
accepted by the court and she wa'
fined $40 and costs. Mary was dis
missed. VI"
Evening journal., 1898-05-05
ruE coNrPANY ENJoINED.

Chancellor Nicholson yesterday
granted an injunction restraining the
Greater Wilmington Printing and PuD-
fishing Company from pruning
lie Delaware Workman, the Of
fetal organ OF the Grand Lodge
cf the A. o. u. W. The injunction was
granted on the application OF Mary
Heath and William Costa.
Evening journal., 1898-05-05
WRECK In THIs CITY.

A slight wreck occurred on the p.
w. G B railroad at the foot Of Lom-
bard street, in this city, last evening at
6 o'clock. An engine of a passenger
train jumped the track and plunged
irto shifting engine on a siding. The
passengers were shaken up, but no
one was hurt The engines we're pretty
badly used up, and the baggae car was
somewhat broken.
Evening journal., 1898-05-05
THEY HAVE MADE UP
DEMOCRATIC MEMBERS OF CoUN-
Gil CAUCUS FOR CITY OFFICERS.

DEMOCRATIC MEMBERS OF CUM
Gil CAUCUS FOR CITY OFFICERS.
The Democratic members Of City
Council met in caucus last night 10
nominate a successor to Building IN
spector Grubb, and according TO sew
eral of the members. the deadlock was
split and an election will take place to-
night. Councilman Leary, secretary OF
the caucus, is credited with having
said that all differences have been
patched up, and tonight Council VIII
be on amicable terms with itself ana
the numerous office-seekers.
The caucus last night was chiefly
held to select a building inspector, ana
William r. James is slated for the posi-
ton without. it is said, opposition. The
berth of superintendent Of the crena-
tory held by John Crummey, was also
balloted for, and will be among the
officers given out tonight. Crummey is
a candidate for reelection, and has a
chance Of securing it.
1 Grand Piano, slightly used. Just
the thing for concert hall. at a bargain.
Robelen & Co., No. no Market street.
Evening journal., 1898-05-05
MRS. RHOADs' INTERMENT.

Mrs. Anna c. Rhoads, wife of l. T.
Rboads. of No. 1902 West Four eenth
street who died on Monday, much to
me regret of a host of friends was
buried in Mt Salem Cemetery this ar
ternOOn. The relatives and friends
gathered at the bereaved home and
proceeded to Mt. Salem Church, where
impressive services were held.
Evening journal., 1898-05-05
10 PAVE TAYLOR STREET.

The Street and Sewer Depal tmnt
has begun laying the street paving on
Taylor street between Lombard ana
Pine. This work was not included IN
the original contract, but the depart
ment had the material on hand. and so
concluded to carry out the pawn OF
Taylor street.
Evening journal., 1898-05-05
SOLD BY THE SHERIFF.

Sheriff Finn sold the property of
Peter De Voecht and Charles de Wilde.
florists, this morning. 1t was pure chased
by William S. Hilles, attorney, for Si00.
Evening journal., 1898-05-05
WnMTINGTON BOY AT MAMMA.

George Cathell. who at one TIME was
IN the employ of Samuel H. Baynard,
his city. is a first-class fireman aboard
he United States steampship Raleigh,
which figured in the battle OIL Manila.
His friends in this city are anxious 10
know how he Jared during the DaJtle'
Evening journal., 1898-05-05
RANGE LrGHTs Discontinued.

A notice has been issued by the
United States lighthouse inspector OF
he Fourth district, to mariners, by or
der of the Lighthouse Board, 10 the
effect that the front and rear range
lights off New Castle have been dis
continued until future orders.
Evening journal., 1898-05-05
rNsPEcTING cLorHTNG.

The now Summer clothing OF the po-
lice is being inspected this afternoon
by W. H. Quinn. The suits will be
worn for the first time on Tuesday
next.
Evening journal., 1898-05-05
STILL M BISINESS

II. T. Sergeant, coal and wood,
removed from log to 103-109 Nd ave-.
opposite w. G. N. r. r. office Dslmar-
via phone 545. General office, Seventh
and King streets, 5S7,
Evening journal., 1898-05-05
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES.

MANAGER AND CASHIER. with 500
wanted to take charge of cafe buffet,
pool and billiard room, Of
irst-class Atlantic City Hotel Address
CASHIER, Evening Journal onice.
/ HAVE several bargains in houses and
OTIS to offer. LAMBERT ]. FOU TX,
919 Market stllreet
Evening journal., 1898-05-05
Sam 1oNIEs MmIL NOT LRCTURE

Telegram has been received that on
account Of sickness. Rev. Sam Jones,
who was advertised to lecture at Union
VI. f. Church this evening, will not be
able to lecture. Due notice VIII be
given of date Of postponed lecture