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Evening journal., 1899-12-02
DIR. sMEDLEYs TRAGIC DEATH
WELL-KNOWN PHYSICIAN KILLED
WHILE TRYING TO BOARD NOV
ING TRAIN.

WIlLL-KNOWN PHYSICIAN KILLED
WHILE TRYING TO BOARD NOV
ING TRAIN.
DR.. Isaac Garrett Smedley, Of Phila-
delphia. consulting gynaecologist Of the
Homeopathic Hospital, this city, was
instantly killed at Bryn Mawr yester-
day by attempting to board a moving
train. He leaves a widow and two small
children. His wife is prostrated at the
news Of his tragic death.
DR.. Smedley was one of the leading
homeopathic physicians in Philadel-
phia, and in his speciality Of operative
gynaecology stood in the front rank
in the United States. He was born in
West Chester in 1855, and graduated
from Swarthmore College in 1876. He
began the study of astronomy, taking
a brief course at Harvard, but later
entered Hahnemann Medical College
graduating with high honors in 1880.
He took up the speciality Of gynae-
cology and quickly achieved a reputa-
ton as an operator in that branch of
medical science. At the time Of his
death he was clinical instructor in
gynaecology in Hahnemann Medical
College, gynaecologist Of st. Luke's
Hospital and consulting gynaecologist
of the Homeopathic hospitals of Will
mington and Camden, and was a men,
ber OF the State Examining Board. He
was a member of the Union League,
the University Club, the Philadelphia
Medical Club, the Hahnemann Club,
the Germantown Medical Club the
Homeopathic Medical Society, the
Pennsylvania Homeopathic Medical
Society and the American Institute of
Homeopathy. He came from a we'll
known family of Friends, and was him,
self a member Of that society. His wife
lis a granddaughter Of Benjamin Hal
lowell, once prominent educator in
the South.
Evening journal., 1899-12-02

The newly appointed captain has
been on the police force since 1891,
when he was appointed patrolman. In
1893 he was promoted to the position Of
street sergeant, which place he has I'LL
ed with credit since.
Captain Black is 81 years of age, and
was born near Augustine Mills. For
a number of years he was employed at
Riddles Mills, and also worked for a
time at Bancroft's. Captain Black has
an excellent record. and has many i'm
portant arrests Of criminals to his
credit He is also an active church
worker. Although he has had but little
inside duty to perform, he has not lost
a day from sickness since he has been
on the force. He has the universal 'es-
TEEN of officers and patrolmen as we'll,
and his appointment gives general sat-
isfaction. not only 20 members of the
Police Department, but to the public as
we'll
In speaking OF the newly-made cap
tain Captain Kane says
George is a good, conscientious ofti-
Ger, and what he says can be relied
upon He has the goodwill of all who
know him"
SERGEANT RICE.
Aaron Rice, the newly-appointed ser
geant to fill the vacancy caused by Ser
geant Blacks promotion, was born in
Lancaster county, Pa, in 1852 and has
lived in Wilmington twenty-four years
He has been on the police force eight
years, and has an enviable record.
The newly-appointed officers will as.
sumo their duties on Monday next. Bott
amendments are considered excellent
ones.
At the regular meeting of the com
mission on Monday night next an off
Ger will be appointed to fill the vacanc,
caused by PatrOlman Rices promotion
Evening journal., 1899-12-02
LODGE OFFICERS ELECTED.

At. meeting of America Lodge. A.
o. u. W.. last night. the following Of
ficers we're elected: Master Workman,
w. r. Collins; foreman, Charles NJ
Baird; overseer, Robert d. Kemp;
guide. DIR. G. M. Almond inside watch
man. e. G. Sawdon; outside watchman
Lewis II. Cox, Jr.; recorder, Frank d
Lackey; receiver. A. B. Marksi finan-
cier, John w. Lawson, Jr.; organist
Lester Smith; trustee, ]. A. Ewes;
medical examiners, Drs. f. f. Pierson
n. w. Briggs. II. w. Howell, l. c. Tay-
Tor and c. NJ Almond; representative
TO Grand Lodge. Charles B. Palmer.
Evening journal., 1899-12-02
TO TEST DEPARTMENT
STREET AND SEWER DIRECTORS
AUTHORITY QUESTIONED.

L. IRVING HANDY WILL MAKE AN
ATTEMPT TO SHOW THAT THE
FRUIT AND GRAIN MARKET HAS
NO LEGAL EXISTENCE.
The authority of the Street and Sewer
Department to pass resolutions regu-
lating the fruit and grain markets Of
the city will be tested in a case that
will come up for trial in the Superior
Court on Saturday morning next. It is
the case of Roseby McMullen VS.. the
Mayor and Council of Wilmington. l..
Irving Handy represents the plaintiff.
A resume Of the facts leading up to
the suit are as follows:
In March, 1899, the Street and Sewer
Department passed a resolution requir-
ing farmers selling In the fruit and
grain markets on Fourth street TO pay
70 cents a day for each and every day.
On August "A Roseby McMullen, a
farmer OF Pencader hundred. refused
to pay and was fined s. and costs in
the Municipal Court. in order TO test
the validity Of the Street and Sewer
Departments resolution, number OF
farmers who use the fruit and grain
market raised a fund and engaged Mr.
Handy to test the matter on a writ OF
certiorari. Argument viii be heard
on Saturday.
Mr.. Handy makes the point, in his
bill of exceptions to the record tha
the Street and Sewer Department has
no control over the curbstone markets
or power to regulate them. This, how
ever. is a power that the Street and
Sewer Department has for some year.
assumed to exercise If Mr.. Handy.
points are sustained the regulation OF
the markets will fall back to the Coun-
ell, where it was originally placed.
Evening journal., 1899-12-02
CAN YOU FIGURE 1T OUT ?

HERE ARE SOME INTERESTING
PROBLEMS THAT READERS OF
THE EVENING JOURNAL ARE
ASKED TO SOLVE AND AN
SWER.
1. A train two miles long, is moving
forward at a speed Of two miles a min
ute. A man standing on the rear car
fires a rife at a man on the engine.
The bullet is propelled at a velocity of
two miles a minute. How far Will the
bullet travel to hit the man on the en-
gine and how long will it be on the
way?
2. The man on the car fires a second
shot, his target being aimed at an en-
gineer two miles away on
a train travelling at the same
speed to meet him-On parallel track
and his second bullet travelling at the
same speed as the first. How far will
his bullet travel to hit the engineer of
the second train, and how long will il
be on the way?
3. The marksman fires third shot,
this one being atca brakeman on the
rear Of a train moving in the opposite
direction at the same speed, the veloc-
ity of the bullet being the same; the
shot being fired at the instant that th'
two trains separate. How far will the
prOjectile travel before it strikes the
brakeman; and how long will it be on
the way?
f. The man on the engine as in
proposition No. /, returns the fire OF
the marksman. How far must the bull
let, having the same velocity as the onl
fired at himself, travel to hit the man
on the car. and how long will it be OF
the way?
A subscriber sends the foregoing
questions to the Evening Journal to b'
submitted to its readers. who are in
vited to answer any or all Of them.
Evening journal., 1899-12-02
LOCAL NEWS NOTES

Clayton House TonsOrial Palace
uses nothing but antiseptic lotions.
The meeting of the Daughters of
the American Revolution was not held
yesterday afternoon, having been post
poned to December z.
"a Big Supper" will be the subject
Of Rev w. F. Lewis address before
the Y. NJ. G. A. tomorrow afternoon.
The Baltimore and Ohio railroad
has changed the name of the train bag
gage men from "baggagemaster' "a
baggage man.
The 150th anniversary Of Bethel M
E. Church will be held next Sunday
at Pivot Bridge, Md.
Lunch of all kinds at Delawar,
House every Wednesday and Saturday
night
Evening journal., 1899-12-02
REFusEn ro CoMMIr HER.

Tillie Scott, aged II years, was taken
to the police station yesterday, charged
with being incorrigible, some women
who were interested in her, asking that
she be sent to the Girls Industrial
School. After private hearing Judge
Ball refused to commit the girl, as
there was not enough evidence to war
rant it. Tillie became hysterical at the
police station last night and Police
Surgeon Harris ordered her sent to the
Homeopathic Hospital.
Evening journal., 1899-12-02
VERDICT FOR DEFENDANT
JURY IN SUPERIOR COURT DE-
CIDEs IN FAVOR OF wHITEMAN.

In the Superior Court this morning
the suit OF John NJ. Foard against
George c. Whiteman for having in
jured him by running into him with a
pony team at Twentieth and Washing
ton streets in May. 1898. was contin-
ued
John Lynn was put on the stand by
the defense. He stated Mr., White
mans team was coming down the
street at a high rate Of speed when he
looked up from a section Of the ditch
I'm whichhe and Foard were working.
The pony appeared to be running away.
He did not see a boy on a bicycle
The defense closed and the case went
to the jury.
The jury in the Foard-Whiteman suit
was out but fifteen minutes. when a
verdict was announced. lt was for the
defendant. Court adjourned until 10
o'clock on Monday.
Evening journal., 1899-12-02
MORE CHARTERS GRANTED.

Dover. Dec 2.-Certiicates OF incor-
poration were granted as follows to-
day: The Metropolitan Specially Com
pany. of West Orange. n. j., $4,000
capital. TO manufacture, buy and sell
household goods; the Trenton Com
pany, of Chicago. $3.50 900, to construct.
operate and maintain improved hotels
baths, parks. and pleasure resorts; the
American Development Company, OF
Wilmington. 100000, to assist in or
ganizing and selling interpretations TO
industrial concerns in the State of Del
aware and elsewhere; the American
Wedgotype Company. Of New York.
100000. to develop a type printing and
proof-taking machine; the Consolidated
Lime Company, Of Baltimore, 10000
to buy, sell and deal in all products OF
lime.
Evening journal., 1899-12-02
C0MMITTEEMEN'S TEA

ANNUAL AFFAIR GIVEN BY THE
WOMEN's AUXILIARY OF THE Y.
NJ. c. A.
The Women's Auxiliary of the Y. M.
c. A. will give its annual tea to the
on next Tuesday even
ing at Association Hall. A bountiful
spread will characterize the occasion,
and there will be addresses by promi-
ment ment of this and other cities. In
part, the program will be as follows;
w. H. Morriss. general secretary Of
Baltimore Y. M. c. A.. On "A Commit
teeman's Responsibility; J. B. Slemon,
general secretary Of Washington Y. M
c. A, on Loyalty TO the Association; u
T. T. Hazlewood. field secretary Of the
international committee. on What the
Association Stands For"
Evening journal., 1899-12-02
SENT TO ALMsHonsE.

Walter Brown, colored. who is al
legged to have fallen from train near
Bellevue station early yesterday morn
ing. was sent to the almshouse to-day.
Brown, who complained OF his head
paining him, was. examined by Police
Surgeon Harris yesterday afternoon at
the police station.
Evening journal., 1899-12-02
EZION LYCEIIM PROGRAM.

The following Sunday afternoon lit
erary exercises will be held tomorrow
afternoon in Ezion M. E, Church, from
4 to o'clock: Chorus, association;
prayer, chaplain; chorus, association;
address. c. NJ. Dorsey; solo. Mrs Lucy
Jackson; recitation, Miss Burns; cor
net solo, II. Mercer reading Mrs
Thomas Johnson; singing, association;
benediction, chaplain.
Evening journal., 1899-12-02
DESTROYED BY FIRE.
, Evening Journal.

Special 20 Evening Journal.
Georgetown, Dec. 2.-The dwelling
house and stables of Charles Marsh,
stables Of Attorney-General White
residence of T. w. Kreen. Eagle Hotel
and stables at Georgetown were totally
destroyed by fire this morning. Loss
about $1,000. Cause unknown.
Evening journal., 1899-12-02
RUNAWAY on TENTH STREET.

A horse attached to a delivery wagon
became frightened at Tenth and Orange
streets this morning and ran east on
Tenth street. At King the runaway col
lided with the milk wagon Of Thomas
Gray. The latter wagon was damaged
slightly. and the wagon attached to the
runaway horse was overturned. The
horse broke away and continued its
flight to Church street. where it fell
and was caught.
Evening journal., 1899-12-02
AFRICAN SCHOOL oFFICERs.

The African School Society. at its
annual meeting yesterday afternoon,
elected the following officers for the
ensuing year: President, Ellwood Gar
rett; vice-president, Albert w. Smith;
secretary. William P Bancroft, and
treasurer, William p. Taylor.
Evening journal., 1899-12-02
no INSTITUTES NEW TRIBE.

On Thanksgiving Day Great Sachem
Hsrgis. great senior sycamore; James
II. McGlothen, of Georgetown, and
Great Guard of Forests A. r. Swain
visited Bridgeville and arranged to in
stitute a new tribe OF Red Men during
the present month.
Evening journal., 1899-12-02
Y. M. g. A. SPORTS.

The second Of the series Of contests
in the Y. NJ. c. A. indoor sports will be
held on December IA. Charles r. Tooth
aker, the worlds champion high
kicker, of the Central Branch, Y. NJ. C.
A., of Philadelphia. and Herman Dohl
will give an exhibition of high jump
ing Entries for the events will close
on December u.
Evening journal., 1899-12-02
souYENIRs oF MANILA.

Patrolman James A. Edwards has
received three Manila newspapers and
a specimen Of sugar-cane from Cor
poral James H. Lyons, formerly of the
First Delaware Regiment, but now sta
Itioned in the Philippines.
Evening journal., 1899-12-02
NOTICE.

The members Of the Hibernian orders
are requested to meet at their rooms
tomorrow evening at o'clock to at
tend mission services at St. Peters Pro-
Cathedral.
Evening journal., 1899-12-02
Y.M c. nEFIcERs.

The Young Mems Republican Club
at last nights election chose the fol-
lowing officers: President. William w
Knox; vice-president, William II
Heald; recording secretary, Lambert j.
Foulk; corresponding secretary, Harry
C. Chandler: treasurer. William G. Tay-
lor; marshal. A. A. Waite.
Evening journal., 1899-12-02
SMOKER LARGELY ATTENDED.

The smoker given last night by Ori-
entail Lodge, No. 13,Knights of Pythias,
in the lodge rooms at the Smith build
ing was largely attended by members
and their friends. A musical program
was rendered and several addresses
lmade
Evening journal., 1899-12-02
Mr.. HOFFECKER's SUCCESSOR.

Smyrna. Dec. 2-Congressman John
II. HOffecker will remove TO Washing
ton on Monday to attend the session
of Congress, which convenes next
week. Walter o. Hoffecker, the con-
gressman's son, will be his private sec
retary. and will probably be elected
his successor as Sunday school super
intendent.
Evening journal., 1899-12-02
MA WHITE To PREACH.

Rev. William L. White Of Lewes,
will preach at the morning service at
.Epworth NJ. r. Church tomorrow.
Miss Florence Walton. a well-known
Philadelphia singer, will sing at both
morning and evening services.
Evening journal., 1899-12-02
ORDERED 10 NEW YORK.

First Lieutenant Clarence G. VIII
liams, Ordnance Department, who has
been stationed in this city, has re-
.ceived orders to proceed to New York
City, on business pertaining to the pro-
|curement Of storage cases.
Evening journal., 1899-12-02
WORKMAN INJURED

ROBERT TRlOR FALLS SIXTY
FEET FROM THE NEW HIGH
SCHOOL.
Robert Irior a workman employed
on the new High School building, now
being erected at Delaware avenue and
Adams street, fell from the top Of It TO
the ground, distance Of over sixty
feet, this morning.
The accident occurred about o'clock
and the injured man was removed TO
the Delaware Hospital In the Phoenix
ambulance. where it was found that his
head was cut and his back seriously
injured.
At the time Of the accident he was az
work on the building and must have
slipped. But little hope for his recov-
cry is entertained.
Evening journal., 1899-12-02

Mr. Brockson. counsel for the plain
un in the case OF malicious prosecu-
tion, William II. Craig VS.. Benjamin f..
CHM, made a motion for a new trial
The case Of McCloskey VS.. the Mayor
and Council Of Wilmington was con-
tinued 10 next Saturday.
Evening journal., 1899-12-02
MR.. CONRAD HAS NOT SENT A
LETTER.

City Solicitor Henry c. Conrad de-
nies that he has sent letter to c. H..
White & Co.. the New York brokers
who bid for city bonds to the value Of
S24 900, and then refused to take them,
demanding an answer as TO their in
tention.
Evening journal., 1899-12-02

The greatest cash Offering OF recent
years will take place at Epwo7th
Church tomorrow evening. d. V. We
are going to reduce our church debt.
Come help us, or send a contribution TO
+. 3JRGhTTE SIICkr.
East Thirteenth street
Evening journal., 1899-12-02
Union CLUB no RECEIVE.

The Union Club. which was organ
lied under a charter recently obtained
at Dover. will hold reception On Fri
day evening next Among the guests
will be the members OF City Council.
Evening journal., 1899-12-02
PRESIDENT or SONS OF della.
WARE.

There promises TO be a spirited con-
test for election of president Of the
Sons of Delaware at the annual cleo
tion, in Philadelphia, next Thursday
evening. r. Lowber Temple, Of Pal
myra, ~ j.. and William T. Tilden, OF
Philadelphia, are nominees.
Evening journal., 1899-12-02
Board of Police Commissioners
Made Two Appointments at
Last Nights Session.
GIVE GENERAL SATISFACTION
BOTH OFFICERS HAVE EXCEL
LENT RECORDS AND ARE AMONG
THE MOST EFFICIENT MEMBERS
OF THE POLICE DEPARTMENT.

At a special meeting of the Police
commissioners held last night. Street
Sergeant George Black was promoted
to the Office of police captain to sue
ceed Captain Robert w. Chambers, re-
moved, and Patrolman Aaron Rice was
elected to the position Of sergeant.
The board met shortly before
o'clock and remained in session about
two hours, although the appointments
are said to have been agreed upon be-
fore the meeting took place.
Evening journal., 1899-12-02
FRAME or WECCACOE MEMBERS

The Weccacoe Fire Company will
place in its parlors a large gilded
frame containing the photographs OF
|about seventy-five members. The
frame will be a costly ornament.
Evening journal., 1899-12-02
CoAL. WOOD AND GRAM.

II. T. Sergeant. Coal and Wood office
Seventh and King. Delmarvia phone
545. Hickory wood for open CRATES.
Evening journal., 1899-12-02

FEDERAL FLAGS AT THE TOP
MAST.
The flags on the Federal building at
Ninth and Shipley streets are at the top
of the masts to-day. They have for
several days been floated at half-mast
out Of respect for the late Vice-Presi-
dent Hobart
Evening journal., 1899-12-02

Five per cent will be added to all
county tax bills after December 81.
Evening journal., 1899-12-02

Five per cent. will be added to all
ounty tax bills after December 81.
Evening journal., 1899-12-02

Five per cent. will be added to all
tax bills after December 81.
Evening journal., 1899-12-02

Bring some money with you TO Ep-
worth tomorrow night.
Evening journal., 1899-12-02

Dr. James NJ. King, successor to DR..
A. J. Kynett as secretary OF the Church
Extension Society OF the Methodist
Episcopal Church, will preach in this
city tomorrow. In the morning he
will preach In Grace NJ +. Church, and
IN the evening at st. Pauls
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AMMUNITION EXPLoDES.
Pieces and se~en Children are
Fatally Injured an MatanEns.

Havana Jan. 1.-Two men and ono
~oman were killed and seven children
fatally wounded by terrific explosion
Of Mauser ammunition at Matanzas
Wednesday afternoon. The disaster is
almost exactly like that which hor-
rifed Havana three weeks ago. Fifty
men, women and children were unload.
ing Remington and Mauser cartridges
in the ragyard OF Louis Alum, who has
been buying ammunition for the de-
parting Spanish soldiers. Thirty thou
sand cartridges lad been emptied and
the powder dumped into open boxes
when Pho None, 13 years old, while
Knocking the powder out OF a Mauscr
shell, exploded the cap and set off The
loose powder before him. Three cx-
plosions followed in quick succession,
killing or frightfully maiming all who
were in the fatal circle.
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The Dreyfus Case.

Paris. Jan. S.--Maj. Comte Ferdinand
Walsh Esterhazy. now known to be the
author of the Dreyfus borderau, has
been summoned 10 appear before the
court Of cessation January 10, II is IN
,derstood that though no formal under
taking has been given, he will be free
from arrest coming and going. 1t is
expected that the Dreyfus dispositions
will be received on Saturday from Cay
enne. and the court will then decide
whether his actual presence is neces-
saIy in Paris II is believed, however,
THAT the whole examination will be
conducted by telegraph. at an enor-
mous expense. in order TO avoid Danger
QUE manifestations here.
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THEY GIVE GENEROUSLY.
Cash to Chicago University
Amounting 40 SfO3.O0O.

Chicago. Jan. 5.-President Harper,
Of the Chicago university, announced
Wednesday night AT the twenty-scyenth
convocation Of the university. that gifts
aggregsting 100000 had been made 10
the institution. Martin A. Ryerson.
president OF the board Of trustees, has
donated a tract Of land adjoining that
now occupied by the university. The
value Of this IS s34.00O John ID. Rookie
feller has promised to duplicate this
gif; in cash. thus making $GS,0o0. Mar
shall Field, OF this city gave tract OF
land adjoining that given by Mr. Ryer-
son. and which has been used by the
university as an athletic field The
value Of this land is estimated ~ $780,
600 Mr.. Rockefeller agreed that when
this was given TO ,he school be would
give 100000 for the building OF gym
nasium and equipment of the afnletic
grounds. The university has therefore
received $16o, 600 in land value. and will
now receive from Mr.. Rockefeller $685.
900 ia cash.
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ILLINOIS DEMOCRATS.
State Central Committee fndorses
Platform and Declares for bryan
for President.

Springfield. H.. Jan. 5.--The demo
cratic state central committee tonight
declared itself for the Chicago plat
form and for William j. Bryan. Mr..
Bryan was present, and made an adj
dress, thanking the committeeman for
the compliment, and congratulatirg the
organization on its declaration In favor
OF free and unlimited coinage. The
adoption OF resolutions endorsing sill
YER and Bryan by unanimous vote was
something OF surprise, for IL was ex-
pected that several members q the
committee with leanings toward the
gold standard would oppose any decla-
ration in favor OF the platform o. 1896
{. X. Laid, proxy for Ben I. Cable. who
is generally regarded as a strong anti
silver man. voted with the ma iority,
and stated that he did so at the request
o. Mr.. Cable. Aside from it's decara-
ton OF party policy the meeting Of the
committee was Of interest because Of
the contest concerning its organiza-
ton between the Harrison and Altgeld
factions. The Harrison men elected
their candidates. DR.. Walter Watson,
OF Mt. Vernon, being chosrn state chair
man, and Fred Eldred. OF Chicago, Sec
reIarV
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Question OF values.

He knew that she was cleaver busIneha
vcman. sad therefore he thought has scheme
a rood one. But he did not realize that she
wns such a good Judge Of values
III have made bet that viii marry yOr
ne said.
'Money np7" she asked.
yes he answered, pleased nj the brai-
nesslike way she took hold af the Trapo-
,ltion.
"Ifow muchy"
Five hundred dollars"
She locked him over critically
.sToo low" she said az last. You 'hcve
40 get Il raised to $1,000 or You II lose
And at that, as she afterwTrd explained,
she was giving him bargaEn-dag prioe.--
Chicago nOst.
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bassador 10 Great Britain The nomi-
nation will not be sent 20 the senate
for few days, but those near the presi-
dent say this delay does not indicate
any possibility Of a change in his plans
London. Jan. 5.-The Daily Chroni-
Gle refers editorially in words OF warm
est welcome to the expected coming Of
Joseph II. Choate as United States am
bassador to Great Britain. describing
him AS thoroughly representative OF
all elements in America"