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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-05-07

are not the hundred readers better
off than they would be if the five
went to church, and the ninety-five
did not have the benefit of the
journals! Our Sunday papers are
spreading considerable sermonic
literature, and most clergymen are
glad to make use of the press, for
by it they reach the man in the
home pew, which, by the way, is
the best filed pew nowadays.
The cause of religion finds an
ally in the secular press. Where
the strictly religious paper reaches
one reader, the secular journal
reaches fifty readers, and as the
number of secular journals is so
much greater than the number of
strictly religious journals, it is
probable that the amount of relig-
ious matter printed in the secular
press exceeds that printed in the
religious press.
CHURCH INDEBTED TO THE PRESS.
1t is the secular, not the relig-
ious press, that carries the message
of the church to the masses. The
regulations of our well-knOwn
clergymen were made, not through
their denOminational organs, but
through the columns of the daily
press. The people know about the
Rev. DR.. Blank largely through the
daily journals, and his message
reaches their homes through the
columns of the same.
1t is well to bear in mind that
the Sunday newspaper need not
prevent any one from going to
church; that a great many church
goers are interested readers of the
Sunday papers; that the church
can WOO the five from their papers
at church time if it gives them
something which interests them
more.
We must take things as we find
them, and make that condition our
starting point, and we find that the
majority of people are not church
goers. These people will spend
Sunday in some way, and if it be
in the public libraries, or at the
art galleries, or in their homes
reading the newspapers, how much
better occupied they are than they
might otherwise be. repeat, for
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-05-07
Foul PLAY SUSPECTED.

Texarkana, Ark, May 5.-Today,
while some boys at Texarkana juno
tion, five miles west of here, were
strolling along the railroad track,
they found a negro lying near the
rails in an unconscious condition.
His head was crushed and in the
back of his neck were two knife cuts.
1t is believed that foul play was
perpetrated and the victim placed
near the railroad track to shift sus-
picion. The negro was a stranger
with no means of Identification.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-05-07

In constipation Herbine affords a
natural, healthful remedy, acting
promptly. A few small doses win
usually be found to so regulate the
excretory functions that they are
able to operate without any aid what
ever. Price so cents. City Drug
Store, w. b. Frame.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-05-07

the sake of emphasis, that some
thing must be done for the people
who do not go to church. Shall it
be through the channels of amuse-
ment or of instruction? If in
struction, the Sunday journals can
do much. Such journals are here
to stay, and it remains with the
reading public to determine, to a
very great extent, what their char
acter shall be. Editors, taken as
a class, desire to have clean and
helpful sheets. Their pens are Of
ten welded in the cause of practi-
cal reform, and many a blessing
has come to a community through
the untiring efforts of an editorial
pen enlisted in behalf of the peo-
pie.
TOO GOOD TO MISS.
The Sunday edition of the news
paper is. generally, the best of the
week. 1t is usually larger, treats
a greater range of topics, and /
rarely see a Sunday newspaper
which does not have much helpful
reading in it, and many of these
papers serve up matter which is
too valuable to be cast aside after
reading. Some of the matter is so
valuable that if one were to sub
scribe for five Sunday journals and
clip intelligently from them for
year or two he will find, when he
comes to classify his clippings,
that he has a fund of information
of great value.
Among the papers of the week
the Sunday paper is the one most
read. It is doubtful if it would be
wise to stop it if it were possible to
do so. 1t is wiser by far to en-
courage it in the splendid work
which lies before it, the elevation
of the home life.
Americas hope lies very largely
in the quality of her press. 1t is
a mighty power for enlightenment
and its rays illumine the poorest
homes. 1t is the daily instructor
of the nation. It's aid enlisted on
the side of any issue for a suffi-
cient length of time means victory
for the cause. Fraud pursued by
it will be unearthed. Injustice de-
feated and right enthroned. Men
who WELD the pen undertake re-
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-05-07

Don't forget the old stand when
leaving bus call. Stay with the
line that has always stayed with
you. T. B. Cathey. Phone q.
Evening journal., 1899-04-15
SENTENCE OF BoGGs.

1T is NOT BELIEVED THAT 1T WILL
EXCEED THE TERM or FIVE
YEARS.
In a short time William n. Boggs the
denaulting teller OF the First National
Bank Of Dover, who has figured so CON
spicuously In the trials before the United
States Court. will receive his sentence.
for the trials are practically at AN end.
What his sentence will be Is a matter OF
speculation. but it Is not believed that
1t will be less than 1--WE years.
AS he was the principal IN the affair.
and as at least one Of the men convicted
and sent to Trenton as an accessory re-
ceived "a sentence almost that heavy. II
is the belief among lawyers that Judge
Bradford will make the sentence heavier
than that which he imposed on Thomas
s. Clark.
The time which Boggs has spent In
New Castle jain will be duly considered
and allowed. and the prospect is That the
self-convicted man will not spend more
than two years and a-half at Trenton. As
he has been so useful to the government
there is a disposition on the part OF The
Federal authorities to make the sentence
as light as possible without shocking
public sentiment
Evening journal., 1899-04-15
INTERMENTs MADE TODAY.

REMAINS OF A WILMINGTON WO.
MAN TAKEN TO SUMMIT BRIDGE
FOR BURIAL.
Mrs. Dorcas Anderson, wife Of James
II. Anderson, Of this city, was buried at
Summit Bridge this afternoon.
In Riverview Cemetery this afternoon
the body of Charles Wesley Broomal. 70
years old, son of Mr.. and Mrs Robert
Broomal, of No. 29o2 Market street was
buried. Services were held at Brandy
wine NJ. L. Church.
Mrs. Hannah Guthrie, of Hockessin,
will be buried at White Clay Creek Gene
terry tomorrow afternoon, services being
held at the house.
Mrs Sarah V. Clair 81 years old, widow
of the late Jesse NJ Clair, was buried at
Bethel Cemetery, Brandywine hundred,
This aftern oon. The services were begun
at the residence of her son-in-law. owen
Tomlinson, No. 22O7 Carter street and
concluded at Bethel Church.
Evening journal., 1899-04-15
BIBLE CONFERENCE.

FIRST SESSION HELD IN WEST
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH - INTER
ESTING ADDRESSES MADE.
The session Of the first Bible Confer
ence Of the Wilmington Bible Union
opened yesterday afternoon at 3 p. m. in
West Presbyterian Church. William J..
Pettingill, general secretary of the Penn.
sylvania Bible Institute. made an ad-
dress, taking for his subject: Jesus
only" The address was interesting and
instructive throughout. He explained
the TRANSPORTATION scene on the mount,
taking for his text Matthew, Il, s, and
Bphesians. 1. 10.
At the evening session Rev. William ].
Erdman, secretary OF the Niagara Bible
Conference. spoke on "The Authority Of
the Sacred Scriptures" Following are
the conference assignments for to-mor-
row:
Rev. William J. Brdman, Second Bap-
tist Church. morning; West Presbyter-
ian Church. evening.
William l.. Petthngin, Delaware Avenue
Baptist, morning; St. Pauls, evening.
Rev. c. E. Hurlburt, First Presbyter-
ian. evening.
Rev W. L. Knight, Delaware Avenue
Baptist, evening Rev. Mr.. Knight is a
missionary from China.
Evening journal., 1899-04-15
SISTER AMELIA DYING.

OF ST. PATRICK'S PA.
ROCHIAL SCHOOL IS ON HER
DEATHBED.
Sister Amelia, principal Of ST. Patricks
parochial school. at Fifteenth and King
streets. IS dying Of consumption. Dr.
Howard Ogle. her attending physician,
has given up all hope OF her recovery.
and it is not believed that she will last
more than a few days. She is about 20
years old. Prior to taking the veil she
was a Miss Cook. Of Baltimore.
Archbishop Ryan, OF Pennsylvania, ap-
pointed her inspector of parochial
schools. and in that capacity she served
the church until her health became i'm
paired, and she had to relinqnlsh her
duties. Then she was transferred to Will
mington as principal Of St. Patricks pa
rochial school.
Evening journal., 1899-04-15
ABANDONMENT URGED.

LIEVE MANDAMUS PROCEEDINGS
SHOULD NOT BE RESORTED TO.
To an Evening Journal reporter this
morning Artemas Smith, Of counsel en-
gagged i'm the work OF preparing the peti-
tion for a writ Of mandamus against the
Department Of Elections. said that it was
possible the papers mght be completed
to-day. but he could not speak with any
degree of positiveness.
Several prominent members Of The
Democratic League of Delaware con-
ferrcd with him this mornig ana urged
an abandonment of the proceedings.
They declared that it might lead to re-
suits which would be detrimental to the
department
Evening journal., 1899-04-15
LOCAL NEWS NOTES.

d, Yesterday was the last day for filing
license applications.
&C. Reginald Van TRUMP has returned
from Rehoboth. where he has been snip
ing.
The p. W. * b. railroad tracks at
the Third street bridge are being repair
Miss Anna NJ. James. Of West Ches-
ter. who died recently IN Germany. left
$1,000 TO the West Chester Meeting.
"A meeting for the organization OF a
Young Mems Bible Glass will be held In
81. Andrews Church this afternoon at 4
O'Clock.
The Society OF Friends will hold a
conference on Peace and Arbitration"
at Hockessin Tomorrow.
"A bicycle belonging to II. b. Foster.
of No. 3oS Rodman street, was stolen
from I'm front Of Herbert Watson's drug
store last evening.
-Tilshman Turner was seized with
iit last night at No. oil West Third
street and was removed 10 the HOmeo-
pauhic Hospital In the Phoenix ambu-
lance.
"A slight fire hast night in the rear OF
St. Josophs Colorcd Oruhanage Elev-
ed by Joseph McCafferty before any
damage was done.
THE Graef property. at ClaymonL
containing ten acres OF land and a man
sion. has been purchased by Allen Speak
man.
Two trainloods OF soldiers Yesterday
afternoon passed through this city over
the y. * %. railroad from Columbus, o.,
TO Governors Island. New York.
1t is stated that a bricllyard Will be
located on the large field near Brandy
wine Summit camp grounds.
After to-day the assessment books
viii be removed from the Office Of city
Council.
Evening journal., 1899-04-15
DUPONT & HOFFECEER.
The Former Will Name the
District Attorney.
BYRNB THE SLATED AsPIRANT
KNOWLES HAS GOOD BACKING,
AND HOTFDCKER WOULD NAME
HAYES If HE COULD. But THE
PRIVILEGE is DENIED HIM

Since the cvnuoversy arose as to
whether Colonel Henry A. Dupont or
Congressman John A. Hoffecker would
appoint successor to United States
District Attorney Lewis c.. Vandegrft.
interest In the fight for the position is
revived. DO has been accontuated by the
practical disposition Of an the Dover
hank cases FOR feeling prevails that
neither Senator Kenney nor Harry Ford
Will ever be tried. As the pendenoy Of
these cases was the chief excuse given
for the continuance In Office Of Mr. Van
degrift after the expiration Of his term.
q is felt that in little while now his
successor VIII be appointed.
1t is said that some Of the accused
persons whose cases were nolle pressed
made settlement with the Dover bank
but this does not apply to ex-Sherim
Amos Cole. who denied all liability and
positively refused to pay a penny. II Is
conceded on all hands that no jury can
be secured which will convict Senator
Kenuey ana IL is not believed that he
viii be tried again. with regard 10
Fords case nothing definite can be
stated at this time.
But the cases are about over. and "A
Republican will soon step into Mr.. Van
degrifts shoes. The question OF the hour
Is "Who will II be?"
There are but three men mentioned
william Michael Byrne and Horace C.
Knowles Regular Republicans. and Wal
ter II. Hayes Union Republican. lt IS
currently believed that the former will
be the winner.
Some time ago Congressman Ho1cckei
had a conference with President McKin.
ley, and the Union Republican leader.
declare that he received positive assur
ances that the Federal patronage coming
to Delaware would be subject to his dis
pensation. But he must have mlsunder
stood The president. for the Regulars de
clare that Colonel DUPONT is sull IN,
dispenser OF all things Federal which ar,
really desirable and lay special stress OF
the district attorneyship. Some Of tn
best-lnformed OF the Regular leader
even go farther and name William Mich
ael Byrne as Mr.. Vandegrifts successor
They say that his course In politics IA
been especially pleasing TO Colonel Du
Pont. and that, while Horace C. Knowle
has some strong endorsement Mr.. Byrn
is slated for the place, and that Is a
there Is about a..
No doubt II Congressman Honeeks
were permitted to follow his inclination
IN the matter Mr.. Hayes would be th
man OF his selection. but the admlnistrs
ton Is not yet inclined to forget thi
Colonel DUPONT Is stin a UnHed Stat,
senator without toga, title or seat an
he win name the man..
Evening journal., 1899-04-15
CITY COURT CASES.
JUDGE COCHRAN AGAIN PRESlDES
AT MUNICIPAL COURT TO-DAY.

ROBERT M'KEAVEN THROWS a CAS-
TOR AT HIS WIFE AND DAUGH-
TER. BUT MISSES HIS AIM-sUB-
MAIL CONTRACTOR THOMAS
HEARING POSTPONED AT RE
QUEST OF COUNSEL
Assistant Municipal Court Judge Gosh
ran again presided at City Court this
morning and disposed OF number Of
cases.
Robert McKcaven was charged with
dlsorderly conduct by his wife and
daughter. Robert was at Front and
Market streets Thursday morning when
his wife and daughter came along He
carried "a table castor. containing several
glass bottles. full of pepper, salt and
vinegar. The woman said something to
him that aroused his anger and he cast
the castor at them. Fortunately Il land
ed in the street ana injured no one.
Three dollars and costs was the sentence
imposed by the court.
David Edwards, charged with assault
and battery upon James Burns, aged II
years. pleaded guilty and was fined 81
and costs. Edwards saw some boys chas.
ing his children and running after James
who was nearby. caught him, threw him
down and kicked him several times il
the side and back. nhicting injuries
from which he still suffers.
Reuben Richenborger, charged Will
cruelty to a horse. was fined s. and costs
Samuel T. Light, charged with actlnl
ndecently at the L. V. L.. No. "a, Thin
and Market streets, was. upon complain
OF Lewis c. Grubb, fined s. ana costs
Albert Spencer. accused Of stealing tw
overcoats, was dismissed. as the article
had been returned and the prosecutin
witness lived out Of the state.
The case Of Sub Mail Contractor Georg
w. Thomas. charged with cruelty TO hi
horse, was continued until Wednesda
evening at o'clock at the request Of hi
counsel. Mr. Richards.
The case Of DR.. T. J. Gosnn. disorderl
conduct, was also continued until Wee
nesday morning. when arguments wi
be heard by Judge Ball as to whether
dentists Office is a public place.
The case of Harrison Perkins and Wi
liam Spries. colored charged with stea
ing brass, went over until Saturday mex
Fannie Woods and Mary Durham
charged with being drunk and dsordcrl,
was continued until tonight pending a
investigation Of a Charge Of cruelty
Mrs. Durham's step-children.
Thomas Lee, drunk, was fined 81 az
| oo-fe
Evening journal., 1899-04-15
A SIMILAR JOB
ROBBERS ENTER RIDLEY PARK
RESIDENCE IN SAME MANNER
AS WORK DONE JHDRE.

ROBBERS ElNllkR RllDlllcN PARK
RESIDENCE IN SAME MANNER
AS WORK DONJE JII1RE.
Chief Of Police John +. Dolan rtcslv-
ed ord this morning of a robbery ccm-
mitted at Ridley Park on Thursday
night, and from the description Of the
men the chief thinks they are the same
parties who entered job III. Jackson's
house on "Wednesday night.
From the description of tine Ridley
aPrk men, OF whom there were two,
ono appears TO have been abcW. 5ih
feet tall. wearing a dark stiff hat and
a light OvercOat. The either MAN was
somewhat taller and Simmer, and wore
light fedora hat. This description
tallies exactly with THE parties seen
loltering about Mr.. Jackson and Hor-
ace w. GaVse's houses the might the
FORMER was robbed.
When Mr.. Jackson's coachmnn re-
turned TO the house. after conveying
the family 10 j. MOntelthl Jackson's
wedding onl Wednesday night last, the
carriage was stopped as Ii entered the
driveway by an unknown man. whC
closely question the DRIVER as TO wheth.
er Mr.. jackson was at home. Upon re
ceiving a reply that the master OF The
house was not at home, but would ne
turn SHORTLY the man disappeared.
Chief Dolan rs Of the opinion THAT tht
man was an outside watcher, who was
on the lookout fer the return of ths
family, and that his partner was al
work inside the residence ait the time
No clue to THE robbers has as vel
been obtained, Though the police ar,
working ON the case. The theory tha
was held regarding the completely o.
servants has been abandoned by the DO
lice, as ChEef DOlan has had the hom,
Of one Of the servant women searched
and also that of the coachman. bu
nothing was found.
Evening journal., 1899-04-15
FINE MUSIC AT EPWoRTH.

THE CHOIR OF THIRTY VOICES TO
REPEAT ITS EASTER SELECTIONS
TOMORROW NIGHT.
Epworth NJ. =. Church choir has been
requested to repeat its Easter music, and
the entire program will be given to-mor-
row night. william H. Robinson BARI
tone, ana Jacob Maxwell. tenor. will
sing solos. and Professor wansmlth, cor
netist will lead the congregational sing.
ing. The cholr's singing on Easter was
exceptionally fine, and large numbers Of
people were unable TO get In the church
Tomorrow night they viii have another
opportunity OF hearing the large choris
choir The following Is the program;
Gloria Patri"...... ..... ............. Choir
Prayer.
Response ......... .....................C Choir
-he Is Risen '.........-..,.......,.. Billings
Scriptural Reading.
go Joyful Sound" d"....................Ad Adams
Soprano solo. baritone solo and chorus.
Baritone solo, "Out Of the Depths.
william H. Robinson.
Onertory
Victory over Death ............. Herbert
Sermon ...........Rev. r. Burgette Short
Joyous Easter Morning Schneider
Baritone solo and chorus.
/ Tenor solo .......+t.....,...Jd .JdcOp MaNWcu
/ Christ is Risen ..............,..... Herbert
hymn s.s.....s..s...s 1 ulEieftt ton
/ Behold, ] Show You q Mystery Fillmore
| DONoloEy, heucdlctiOn
Evening journal., 1899-04-15
ONE CENT.
ON CHURCH ISSUES.
BISHOP COLEMAN SAYS A PERSON
is NOT OBLIGED TO CONFESS.

10 4NOl OhlllNlElJ IN OJlNNEcc.
Bishop leighton Coleman. of the
Episcopal Diocese OF Delaware, says re-
gard.ng auricular confession:
The Episcopal Church. allows, and
in scme instances recommends, auricu-
lar confession. In no Instance does
sh9 compel M, except as in a generaI
way She makes NJ a condition racc5-
ssr'ly precedent to- absc'utlcn
''If one DO NOT care fer absolubicn
.Cna cannot be- compelled to confess:
tut N one for the quieting ,of ones
conscience. desire absolutFon, this, cf
course, presupposes and ccmpe,s con-
fesslon.
THE attitude OF the church, I'M this re-
spact % simply this; No priest has amy
r.ght to oblige q mam TO confession.
however much he may i'm certain in
stances eNhort him to H.
Neither should a priest refuse to
lhear cre's confession who fs in earnest
In desiring 20 make II and to necelve
absolution."
Rdgardlng the doctrine of the mass.
as held by the advanced Catholic parity
OF the Enlglish church, I'M connection
with the teaching cf the Epssccral
church. he said that There cannce DE
anything truly Catholic held concernine
mass by anyone anywhere that lis not
in harmony with the teaching or Gun
branch Of the Cathoi.c church.
Evening journal., 1899-04-15
Y. M. O. A. NOTES.

INTERESTING EVENTS WHICH
WILL TRANsPIRE DURING THE
COMING WEEK.
on Monday night there Will be a spe-
cial Bible meeting following the direc-
tors meeting and a conference OF mem
bers. and 1t Is expected that it will be
unusually large.
A meeting Of all the members wih be
held on Tuesday night
Indoor sports will hold the floor of the
gymnasium on Thursday night The
events win DE rope-climb. broad jump
and Indhn club walk.
on Saturday night the Yanigans and
smocks will have their basketball game
Charles e. Hulburd will address the
mems meeting tomorrow afternoon.
Evening journal., 1899-04-15
nAYETr RAnIIY HnnRr

Whi.e repairing his carriage yesler-
Gay Nathan payett, OK Christiana. a
SON 0f Adam Dayett. Of thils~ ity. fell
frcm a box, broke three ribs and was
rendered unconscious. When he re-
gained consciousness he walked to- the
house, and again fell. bruising hls faoe
badly He WAS carried into the house
and Dr. Benjamin Peters was summon
ed and dressed HIS inquiries.
Evening journal., 1899-04-15
FUNERAL OF REv. DAVIS.

The funeral of Rev. Andrew d. Davis.
one OF the best known and oldest men,
bers Of the Wilmington Conference, va
died at his home, in Georgetown, on
Thursday night, will take place 90 the NJ.
T.. Church OF that town, Of which he
was formerly pastor. tomorrow after
n1-n. Mr. Davis was IN less than
twcnty-four hours, and his death was q
great shock to his many friends. He was
70 years Old and leaves a widow anc
three grown daughters. who are Mrs b
.F. Wagamon, Mrs Molhe Van Gesel and
Miss Ida M. Davis.
Evening journal., 1899-04-15
vEsTRY TAKES ACTION.
MEMORIAL. ADOPTED ON THE
DEATH or E. Al VAN TRUMP By
CFFlCnAI.S OF ST JOHNS.


Ia ex-Mayor AUSTIN Harring g.on's OF
fee yesterday afternoon the vestry Of
st. Johns Church adopted the following
resolutions en- the death OF u. A. Van
Trump:
"The rector. wardens and vestrymen
OF st. Johns Church record with deep
sorrow the less they have sustained tn
the death Of 10 A. Van Trump their
steadiast friend and beloved associate.
While the summons was sudden. they
are assured THAT he departed In peace
and entered upon THE inheritance wh9 n
is incoruuptible and undeh.ed arl that
fadeth not away. He filled so largo
place THAT he will, long be greatly
missed. AT an early age he took an
influential poslHion M the church, for
years filling high office On the Sum
day school dlscharging duties of a
vestryman, and lately occupying the
position OF an assistant to the secretary
OF the Diocesan Convention. lie, i'm
these relations. wrought so weil that
he deserves 10 he remembered as a
llarge-minded, generous and loyal
chnrchman.
'ln the community at targe he won
HIS way to prominence, and he, en- the
day OF his DEATH. was amClrg cur best
known business mCln. While we may
not enter the more earred relations OF
hcme, this tribute would not be COM
plete without saving that they were
characteristic Of the man. He was do
NESTLE IN his TASTES. He greatly loved
his own firesida His home life was
lar1ely his real llfe. and In h1lro'at ,onH
lolf husband and father he exhibited the
best traits OF his character. and we in
this extrem trial eXtend oar tcnderest
sympathy to h's family, commencing
them TO Him who doeth all things
we'll. j."
Mr. Trump's body arrived here ycs-
tcvday AFTERNOON IN charge OF Funeral
DirectCr Martin. The ftneral will bt
held en- Monday. with services in ST
Johns =. Il. Church at 2 o'clock. st
johns Commandery, knights Tenn
plar. VIII have charge. lntemment will
be made at the Wilmington and Bran
dywine Cemetery.
Evening journal., 1899-04-15
N RENEFIcIENr SOCIETY.

"A soclaty, l1nCwn ais the MoCall Boys
Cub, hes been organized at Front and
Union streets, with Thomas Davis as
SITS president Its object is social and
moral improvement Every Sunday
70 wi.l be addressed by someone ON re.
NRlcus subjects.