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Evening journal., 1899-07-29
DRUNKEN FATHER HURT BABY.

Milford, July 29.-William Bowdin,
while drunk yesterday, snatched up
his baby, ran out into the yard and
fell down with it. The child screamed
and the mother yelled murder. A
crowd of angry men gathered. and
with cries Of hang the wretchl" start
ed into lynch him. Police interference
saved him.
Evening journal., 1899-07-29
RETURNED PROM A rRIp

George w. Jackson, Jr., has returned
from a months trip in the New Eng
iand states Mr.. Jackson was accom-
panied home by George z, Robinson,
ADVANCE agent Of the Joshua Simpkins
Company, who will spend a few days
with him. The company will present
new play here this season entitled
Along the Kennebec."
Evening journal., 1899-07-29

often denied. More than 100 Of the
boys struck. Instead of resorting to
bluster and high-handed proceedings
he informed the boys that II they had a
grievance and presented it, the matter
would be given due consideration.
II many employers Of men would act
with the same fairness there would be
fewer strikes.
Evening journal., 1899-07-29
DIED

SANDY On Wednesday, July &c, 1899,
Lenore Sandy, aged Al years.
DAVIS.-At Plainfeld, N. j., Friday,
July 2S, 1899. Mrs. Ann Davis, widow
of John T. Davis, aged Sc years.
FORsCHT- this city, on July %,
1899. Herman Hickman, youngest
child of John and Bessie Forscht,
aged 21 months
Evening journal., 1899-07-29
TWO FINGERs Gun OFF.

The fireman on board the steam tug
Philadelphia had two fingers on his
right hand cut OF yesterday morning.
A few days ago the tug towed a large
barge loaded with stone to Goshen, N.
j.. for the Delaware Construction Com
pany where it IS building a large
jetty. In some way he accidentally
caught his fingers in the machinery
which cut them OF. His injuries were
dressed by the captain.
Evening journal., 1899-07-29
DOUBLE BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION

There was a pleasant family gath
ering at the home OF Henry Paschall,
at Holly Oak, yesterday In was to
celebrate the birthday anniversaries
of Mr. Paschall and his sister, Mrs.
Margaret p. Dixon, who lives a mile or
two distant from Holly Oak, in Bran
dywine hundred. Mr.. Paschall is 83
years old, while his sister is sc, and
both are well preserved and active.
and take a deep interest in current
events.
Evening journal., 1899-07-29
EvANGELIsrIc MEErlNGs

Beginning on August 10, evangelistlc
meetings will be held in a tent at
Shallcross avenue and Scott streets for
two days They will be conducted by
Dr. Edward +. Walker, Of Indiana, a
Observation-Disclosures orator.
Evening journal., 1899-07-29
THE CABLE BROKE.

The electric cable on Third street
bridge broke at Gas o'clock this morn
ing and delayed all traffic Of steamers,
tugs and sailing craft. The breaking
Of the cable made it impossible to
work the bridge
Evening journal., 1899-07-29
COLONY AT BEDTORD.

Next week Wilmington will have
quite little colony at Bedford Springs
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Bancroft, Jr.
Mrs. John Bird and Levi c. Bird are
already there; Joseph Bancroft started
to-day; on Tuesday James w. Ponder
will go, John b. Bird following on
"Wednesday.
Evening journal., 1899-07-29

Commonsense dictates that the far
cical error made in the Kenton hun
dred election laws shall not put the
voters TO the inconvenience provided
but never intended Nor do we think
that the voters need be unnecessarily
exercised about the matter It was q
clerical mistake, pure and simple, ant
both public and private interest de
mands that a mistake shall not b'
construed as a law when the intent o.
the Legislature is known to everybody
Evening journal., 1899-07-29

Trolley lines, well equipped and
with ample financial backing, will do
much to develop Kent county, and we
hope that the Philadelphia capitalists
will see their way clear to make prac-
tical use OF the charters which they
are endeayoring to secure from those
who now hold them and to whom they
are apparently useless.
Evening journal., 1899-07-29

IL is useless to appeal to the sense OF
shame Of Representative King. That
is an element which he does not pos
sess. 1t is unfortunate that he medi-
tates attending the legislative reunion
after his traitorous conduct at Dover
He and Senator Farlow and Represen-
taHve Clark should hold a little re-
union Of their own at Marihores, or
some other place closely associated
with Addicks. by the way, we won
der II they will attend the Addleks
conference at Rehoboth tomorrow?
Evening journal., 1899-07-29
PARK cInR PACE

The Park Athletic Club gave a road
race on the Kennett pike last evening
About twenty boys We're entered. the
distance being from the old brick
church. near Centreville. to the toll
gate The race was won by Harry
Priest.
Evening journal., 1899-07-29

Superintendent Gill. OF the Western
Union Telegraph Company. deserves
credit for the manner in which he
dealt with the striking messenger
boys in Philadelphia. It is especially
commendable because he was dealing
with boys, whose right to think is toe
Evening journal., 1899-07-29
DIR. M,FAYpEN ENrERrAlNEp.

DR.. John McFayden, superintendent
a party of Delaware county friends
came down from Chester by trolley
last night and had a royal good time.
A stop was made at Shellpot Park and
supper was served at the Clayton
House.
In the party were Milo d. Gould,
George W. l.. Butler. William G. b.
Gilmour, John d. Allison, Harry Ferk-
Ter, G. V. B. Getty, ]. i. Price, Charles
Boyd Galloway, George w. Shirley,
Moore's, Delaware county, Pa; Frank
McGinnis, Joseph c. Lugar, superin-
tendent Wilmington Traction Com
pany.
Evening journal., 1899-07-29

was in the employ Of the company for
about twenty-five years, and was well
liked by ali who were under him. 1t is
not known When he will sail for Eu-
rope.
Evening journal., 1899-07-29

Captain Dreyfus has been restored to
health, and the world wishes him a
speedy restoration to liberty
Evening journal., 1899-07-29

We have yet to hear that Admiral
schley or General Niles has sent a
letter Of regret and coincidence to ex-
Secretary Algsr. While in different
arms OF the service. they both know
what Algerism means
Evening journal., 1899-07-29
IN THE SOCIAL WORLD
Various Matters of Interest
to Wilmington People.

All communications Intended for inser-
ton In this column should be addressed to
Society Editor, care Of the Evening Jour
nal Communications should be written
on one side OF the paper only.
Evening journal., 1899-07-29
NIL an roR nrNNARK.

William Medholdt who recently re-
signed as foreman OF the cabinet shop
Of the Harlan and Hollingsworth Com
pany. viii go TO Denmark to live. He
Evening journal., 1899-07-29

John T. Jakes was a good citizen,
and his death is regretted by the hun
dreds OF Delawareans who knew him
and admired his sterling character.
Evening journal., 1899-07-29

This tagging war in the Philippines
may yet prove the undoing Of Presi
dent Mckinley.
Evening journal., 1899-07-29
A nrIIcInIls nRINk.

Crown High Grade Ginger Ale. Bottled
exclusively by FOORD BOTTLING
WORKS 2l3 W. 6th ST. Also Stoeckle's
and Lengers Beers. Both Phones.
Evening journal., 1899-07-29

Secretary Joseph Wigglesworth.
Of the Board of Health, has instructed
the health officers to Investigate a re-
ported nuisance at Tenth and Market
streets.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-04-30
THE SEASON AT TYBEE.

improvements Being Made and In.
dications Point to Lively Sumner.
This years Tybee season bids fair TO -
pass all previous Efforts OF the little t5Ea
by the sea in the race for popularity. Tas
hotels at St Slmons and Cumberland. vi
probably not be opened for business. It's
storms OF last fall having inflicted graf
damage at both places. On the contrs7y
Tybee never offered greater attracti1cs
improvements and additions have Ten
male 10 the Hotel Tybee. and rev CO.
tages are going up almost daily.
The TyOee season proper begins abCt
the middle Of May, though spasmOdic Ell
dences OF life IN the shape Of picuics snd
outing parties CT ali kinds viii h o5ss-7-
abe throughout the two weeks immsiiais-
" preceding that time The annual -
nc o. the Chatham Artillery will be re
first % these events and will take PAS
on Tuesday. II Is quite usual for he
Galatians virtually 10 open the sessa
and no more pleasing method OF perfo-u-
ing this function than one OF their always
enjoyable outings could Be devised Thsss
are largely ATTENDED BY the members q
the Galatians and their hosts OF frssuis
an-1 are given at what was formerly re
Chatham Club House
Applications for rooms from Old patro1s
Of Hotel Tybee reach Proprietor Grahsn
constantly and there are many who rave
yet TO experience the cool breezes and
moonlight and even the occasional m-=
quito Of the island. for whom reservati01s
Of rooms have been sought and are bang
made
At Point Station a number OF cottages
are being built and when the seasa1 BE-
gins. al OF these viii find ready occupant
week o. tTO's stay at the seaside ores
attractions that few are able or care to re-
sist. especially when the ocean is almost
az the city gates, and easy and convenS@-t
transportation to and from business IS o.
fered 10 the busy head Of the family. Eho
would otherwise perhaps have to spend 10
nights and Sundays. because he could 20
afford TO spend his working days. in re
heated and sometimes Just a wee BIZ u
hsalthy atmosphere OF the city.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-04-30

Crockett Easily Carried on the Pea
body Handicap

Memphis. Tenn. april 2s.-The Memphis
Jockey Clubs annual spring meeting end
ed to-day. when PATRON put his nose IN
der the wire Ia The sixth event al Mont
somery Park. TIE meeting has been one
Of the most successful In the cubs history.
Never before mas such continuously per
fect weather been accorded, and as re-
suit the ATTENDANCE has been OF the record
breaking kind
The Peabody handicap az mile and an
eighth, was the banner race on tc-day's
card. Dunois was scratched and six horses
faced the starter. Crocket, me favorite.
got away first and with Peat. made ali
the running. winning hsndily by length
from Base al, sFho cane strong al the m
ish. Peat was third. CrOckeI was the
only winning favorite, and bookies re-
irieved portion OF the ground. losing Il
the early part Of the week The weather
was cloudy and warm, ana The track fast
Summary;
First Race-six furlongs. selling. Treo-
pia. 3 TO /. won. with Idle hour. 20 90 !
and 10 !. second. and Ben Frost 10 ),
third. Time 1:l6la-
Second Race-Half nile. Maydine 3 TO
:. won, with Atlantic. 10 TO and 70 l.
second. and Fi5vtins Moments, 10 J.,
third. Tine :50h-
Third Race-One mile and a sixteenth.
selling Miss Patron. 10 :, won. with
Our Nellie, 3 to I ana even, second, and
jump. 10 5. third. Time l:5l-
Fourth Race-One mile and an eighth,
Peabody handicap. Crockett, 10 l, won,
with Basquil. e 10 / and s TO J. second.
and Peat. to . third Time 1:55.
Fifth Race-SiX furlongs, selling. Gala
thee, to /, won. with Lennep 70 ..
second. and Little Jack Horner. 10 20 l.
third. Time 1:l5z
Sixth Race-One mile. selling PATRON,
10 l, won, with Traveller, 60 ) and 10
., second. and Col. Frank Waters, TO !.
third. Time 1a3i+
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-04-30

Jury Could Not Agree After Twenty
three Hours DeIiberatiOn.

Jury Could Not Agree After Twenty
three Hours DeIiberatiOn.
Statesboro. Ga, April 29.-The Superior
Court is still in session here. and wiH not
adjourn until some time next week. The
case of G. c. Hall. charged with the muir
der of Manner Kickllter, was taken up
Thursday morning, and was given to the
jury yesterday evening at O'Clock. Col
G. 5. Johnston with considerable emotion,
opened for The defense. speaking forty-five
minutes. Col j. p. Moore of Clsxton and
Judge Hines of Atlanta made fine argu-
ments for the state. At 2 O'Clock Judge
Twiggs began the closing argument for the
defense, speaking two hours and thirty-five
minutes. The court house was packed
with people. many ladies being present.
The wife and infant child of the accused,
together with his aged father and mother,
from Wilkinson county, were present.
Many eyes were moistened through the
progress of the argument. The case was
given to the jury yesterday evening at
o'clock
After the case had been with the jury
twenty-three hours. the jurymen being IN
able to agree. mistrial was declared.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-04-30
GATHERING OF BLUE AND GRAY
VETERANS OF TWO ARMIES As
sEMBLED AT FITZGERALD.

Gen. John u. Gordon Captivated His
Hearers when lie Told OF the Days
of ,Gf-Crand Army Veterans
warmly AppIauded Him-NatiOnns
CoIors Blended with Those of the
federacy-ReuaiOns VIII Be
Held Every Year.
Fitzgerald, Ca. April 29.-The first an
nual picnic of the Grays and Blues was
held in this place to-day. Hundreds Of
old veterans marched in line 10 the tunes
Of Yankee Doodle and Dixie.
Gen. John 3. Gordon reached here this
morning, and at Il O'Clock delivered ad-
dress to an immense audience. He COM
pletely captivated his hearers, and as he
would tell of The days Of sixty-one' the
struggle between the armies Of the North
and South, tears rolled down the cheeks
Of the old Confederates and the old Grand
Army veterans were Wild in their applause.
This is truly a mingling of the Gray and
the Blue in Southern colony founded by
members of the Grand Army of the Re
public The town il decorated with the
national colors. with the colors of the
Lost Cause" tastefully intermingled with
them. Pictures of Grant Lee, Jackson,
Gordon, Wheeler. Dewey and Mckinley
are seen on every side Under the balmy
skies of Southern Georgia, a feeling OF
friendship sprang up to-day whose effect
viii be felt for years to come.
Ex-Representative Wiley Whitley, an
old Confederate veteran, was marshal Of
the day, aided by Messrs. Mccormick ana
Rocks of the G. A. r. The address OF
welcome was an oratOrieal gem, delivered
by Ed II. Williams.
At night Gen. Gordon delivered his cele-
brated lecture, The Last Days of the
Confedoracy." to an overlooking audience
at the opera house. The reunion will be
held yearly In the future.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-04-30
QUIET DAY AT TALLAHASSEE.
Some Important Bills Introduced,
But Few Acted Upon.

Some Important Bills Introduced,
But Few Acted Upon.
Tallahassee. Fla. April 29.-Both houses
to-day worked hard on heavy calendars
and made satisfactory progress. There
was no afternoon session.
The Senate advanced large number of
measures to third reading. and passed
several of minor importance.
The House killed a number OF unwise
or ridiculous bills. and found much amuse-
ment in discussing some OF them.
Several important bills were introduced
in the House. Among them. the prODos ID
constitutional amendment requiring coun-
ties 10 levy a three-nhln school tax. reg
ulating the management OF state banks
relating 20 receipt. shipment and delivery
of freight by common carriers over con-
meeting lines regulating asse ssments sor
hubble improvements. and authorizing an
issue Of bonds TO meet same: amending
and extending the powers Of the city OF
Jacksonville, and requiring assessors 10 IN
dorse the date OF presentation for assess
nent on bonds and interest bearing instru-
ments.
Many legislators have gone home to
spend Sunday.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-04-30
CRUISE or THE WILMINGTON.
Now ut Manaos, BRAZIL, 1000 Miles
tn the Amazon.

Correspondence Of the Associated Press.)
Manaos, Brazil. April 4.-The United
States gunboat Wilmington has arrived at
Manaos. 900 miles up the Amazon river.
Here the Rio Janeiro joins the Amazon,
thus connecting the Amazon with the Orr
noceo.
The extensive cruise of the Wilmington
In South American waters is 20 show the
American flag in ports where IL IS seldom
seen. cultivate friendly relations with the
officials and people. and encourage Ameri-
can merchants and commerce wherever
possible.
So far the Wilmington has visited over
twenty points, among them being such
important commercial and political CEN
tiers as Trinidad Barcelona Carupane and
La Guayra CHE seaport of Caracas on
the Spanish main; Las Tablas Barranca.
and Ciudad Boliver, on the Orinoco;
Georgetown and Paramasbo, in British
and Dutch Guiana, Para and Manaos,
Brazil
The officers of the Wilmington have at
each place been extensively entertained
mostly at municipal and government ex-
pense, and these entertainments the Off
GERS have returned as best they could from
their small salaries. The people and off,
CldlS OF inc various countries VISITED er-
pecialiy Venezuela and Brazil, have been
greatly pleased that an American man-of-
war should be sent to visit them
Manaog nearly 1000 miles from the
mouth OF the Amazon, Is the highest point
ever reached by an American man Of
war. or in fact, a large warshp OF any
nation.
The Wilmington win go I 500 miles up the
Solimoens, a branch of the Amazon river
to Iquitos, in Peru. this being nearly $500
miles i'm the interior of South America
near the foot of the Andes, and only a few
hundred miles from the Pacific. 1t will
be the mission of the Wilmington to obtain
definite information of the people and re-
sources of this little known region and the
opportunities for extending American com
merCe.
The Wilmington win also ascend the Ma
deira river for 500 miles to the first cata-
ract near the Bolivian boundary. Thus
her. voyage viii open up TO the knowledge
of the world the great Amazon basin, the
extent of which is enormous, and the re-
sources of which are unlimited.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-04-30
FUNERAL OF MRS. FARRELL.
Laid to aest Beside Her Husband at
Oxford, Ga.

Oxford, Ga, April 29..-The remains of
Mrs. Lizzie A, farrell were brought to
Oxford from Savannah Thursday. night
at 1880 o'clock and were laid to rest in
the family burial ground by the side Of
her late husband. Rev. A. J. farrell, D.
D., yesterday morning at Il o'clock The
funeral services were held at the church
and conducted by DR.. c. z. Bowman, as
sisted by Rev j. Z. Dickey and Rev. O.
c. Simmons. A large number Of floral
tributes showed the esteem in which the
deceased was held, and they presented a
very beautiful appearance.
The faculty of Emory College decided
to dispense with the regular exercises. dur
the morning hours. so that the members
of the faculty and students might at
tend the funeral ceremonies in a body
Mrs farrell was reared in Oxford and
moved here two years ago TO spend the
remaining years of her life at the home
of her son, Prof c. c. farrell. and was
one Of the oldest persons in the village
and held in the highest esteem and love
by every one who knew her
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-04-30
The Results at the Aqueduct.

New York. April z9.-The results Of the
races al AQueduct were as follows.
First Race-AbOut seven furIongg.
Greauand TO ], won. with DR.. Parker. z
to 2. second, and Roysterer. to ?. third.
Time LIS.
Second Race-F0Er and a half furlongs
I.ottie sheeville. 3 to !. won. with Arbonita.
& 10 ana 10 1. second. and BE Be, 70
/. third. Time 81
Third Race-ODe mile and a sixteenth.
Dan Rice. 10 !. won. with Al Fresco. 5 to
1 and to !, second. and Kirkwood. I a
2. third. Time Ia So
Fourth Race-RockaWay. six furIongs
Gaze, even. won. with Tallahassee. Is 10 ]
and 10 I. second, ard Duke Of Middle
burg. 8 20 /, third. Time ia
Fifth Receive furl0ngs. ShOreharo. :
to 5. won. with Queen Anne. : 10 and {
70 ). second. and Big Gun. TO ?. third.
Tl=ne Ice.
Sixth Race-About seven furi0ngs. Harry
Reed. ? to /. won. with Ordeal. 3 20 and
even. second. and L,eando. 70 ?. third
Time LIS A..
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-04-30
PAxA STRIKE ABOUT ENDED.
Union Miners VIII Be Returned and
Negroes sent Away.

Union Miners VIII BE Returned ana
Negroes Sent Away.
Pana, Ill. April 2s.-Indications tonight
are that the coming week viii see the end
Of the miners strike which for the past
thirteen months has Kept this part q the
state in a turmoil, las cost twenty lives
by riot and encounters growing out OF
constant friction between union and non
union wOrkmen. and has cost the state
Thousands OF dollars In the maintenance o.
a military guard.
Daniel j. Keefe, president Of the State
Labor Board. Banker Schuyler. represent
ing the mine owners. and officers Of tbe
United Nine Workers. have he'd several
conferences within the last feE days 10
arrange plans for a settlement. The re-
suit has not been made public but to-
night Thomas D. EeIligar a member Of
the state labor bureau, said.
The trouble viii soon Be satisfactorily
settled and union miners VIII be resEls At
I'd in the mines. Ny understanding Is the
union Will be recognized. the negroes vii
be sent back 70 Alabama, and tire scase
viii Be either mutually agreed upon BE-
tween the operators and the miners or eft
TO the state arbitration board
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-04-30

Peabody EndicoIt Winthrop Browne
Lived on Beacon street in Boston toTne,
With lineage almost as long as your arm,
An ancestry rich with cosoniaI charm.
And IN face Of ali this We are quite at a
Ioss
To account for his being 50 dreadfuIIz
crosz-
But wrong foot first cut Of bed each morn
q privately think that's the way he was
bornJ.
This boy would cane with a sowing
And begin 10 find fault ct his usual pace.
His bath was too hot OF the room too
oola
Ard all through his dressing he'd fume
ana 5co.d
To the dining room with frovrn he csroe
And nothing could silt him was very plsiu
For his oatmeal was dry. or the milk
too cold,
The butter too hard, or the bread too old
TIL his pictured ancestors looked stoniIv-
On this hopeful scion Of the house O.
BrOzne
And when he wen. out. I tell It with
SHANE
He spoke very rudely 70 Surse Marv Jane
He splzshe5 in the water and llclxed M
the STOW.
And walked rough shod over high ara
Low.
And the frOvn On his face vas a sight
70 see
/ In fact. he behaved most shOckinzly.
o. children to pay with he found bu,
few.
Though he walked the length Of the ave-
nue.
Fer the little ones all. with q stare and
froWn-
Sad Let's TN away from that ero4s-
Patch Browne"
I'll. hig nurss i0sing psrsenoe. bor.e thew
Esnt.
And 70 pspz's study PEABODY vas sen.
Ara RS father very 9ravelv sss5
BOYS thar Eon't b4 plsaEznt mast 70 q.
bed
- - hsd spo3es5 his pleasure
Anl iost Rs plsv.
Ana eleeo ~ cay q iris fhsrnefls1 vsv
.. f1e so-zsesf boy 10 BossOa tosrN
Wa ReaDD6y Kns14estt Tlntfrog p-av,...
Ar11. noE. ~ cesr N11sn yos oosrt -
lose
Dies K evsr psg for being erossg
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-04-30

High Class Card Furnished a Good
Days Sport.

Cincinnati. April 2s.-The crowd at New
port to-day was one Of the largest in the
history Of the Queen City Jockey Club.
The weather was beautiful and the track
at IT'S best. A high class card OF six races
furnished excellent sport
First Race-One mile. selling l. W. ID
to /, won, with Nanessa. u 10 1 and to /
second. and Jack Madden, 20 10 !. third.
Time las.
Second Race-Four and a half furlongs
Beldown. 6 20 J. won. with Highland Lad,
to and out. second. and Nina B., 10 !,
third. Time .54lz.
Third Race-One mile and sixteenth
handicap. Raffselio s 10 3 won. with Gold
Fox, to ;. second. and FFop. 10 /, third.
Time 1:4714.
Fourth Race-Six furlOngs, selling. Hor-
ace, to /, won. with Bertha Nell, 10
and 10 !. second. and Kenmore queen, .
TO I, third. Time 1-i5iz.
Fifth Race-Six fur. cngs. Violet Parsons
to l. won. with Scrivener. 10 \ and
10 ?, second. and Rem Campbell, 10 /
third. Time ia.
Sixth Race-One mile and fifty yards
selling. Prosecutor. 10 /. won. with Tran
by, TO ] and TO .. second, and EItholin
S 20 l, third Time 1:45i4.