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Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-11-26

ed the national convention of hardware
dealers. Mr.. Warner is a son Of Mrs.
c. Warner, formerly OF our city, but
now of Belleyille, and he visited his
mother while here
C. M. Showalter has returned from a
brief visit at his former home at Ok
ford, Pa.
Herman O. Smith left early this week
for Chicago, on a business trip.
Wilbur Davis, of Grafton, spent sew
eral days of this week among friends
here.
Collector A. B. White returned from
a business trip to Washington, D. c..
A. L. Lowrie, of Pittsburg; A. Man
dell and William Bayliss, of Titusville,
Pa; A. B. C. Dague, Of Waverly, and
]. w. Dettor, of Marietta, were here
the later part of the week to attend the
sale of the Sharp Oil Company's pro-
perty, which took place Friday.
Hon. J. B. Menager, OF Point Plea
SAINT, was in the city Thursday on legal
business.
Mrs. Robt. Blair, who has been I'M
dergoing treatment at the City Hospital
for several weeks, has returned to her
home at Harrisyille, much improved in
health.
Attorney ]. W. Vandewort left Thurs
day for business trip to New York.
Mrs. Riblett, wife of Rev. ]. S. Rib
lett, of New Milton, w. Va, is visiting
Mrs. A. c. Davis, of East Twelfth
street
DR.. S. E. Bailey left Friday for At
Gibson, Kansas, where he will be mar
ried. to Miss Lucy Fisk, on November
Goth.
Mrs. H. c. O'Blenness, wife of the as
sistant weather observer, has arrived
here from Athens.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-11-26
PaRKERSgURG,

PARK ERSBURG, w. va, November
Hamilton Spencer, of the rig and
reel works, has returned from hunt
of several days at Hardman.
Mrs. Broughton, Of Iowa, and Miss
Saunderson, of Coolville, Ohio, are
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. l.. B. Saunder-
son, of Sixth street.
Mr.. Lloyd Smith, proprietor of the
Blennerhassett, spent several days of
this week in Wheeling.
Miss Marie Hays, of Kanawha, was a
guest here Wednesday.
F. C. Pifer, H. B. Hogg and G. c..
Martin were in Wheeling Wednesday
night participating in the celebration
of the Shriners, which took place on
that-night.
Mr.. c. Mckay made business trip to
Wheeling during the week.
George Atwood is here from Hickin-
sack, N. j., the guest of Capt. w. B.
Paden and family.
Lieut.. G. D. Forrer left Wednesday
night for Piedmont, as a member Of
the court martial Of the National
Guard.
c. A. Swearingen is at home after
spending several days hunting in the
interior of the State.
Miss Viola Barrett is slowly improv-
ing from critical illness of a short
period.
Miss Kathryn Shaw entertained the
members OF the Two-Bits Whist Club,
Wednesday evening, at her home on
Sixth street.
Mrs. G. P. Morrison, OF the Fifth
ward, has returned from Pittsburg,
where she was at the bedside of her
son, Charles Dunbar, who has been and
still is so critically i'll.
Mr. G.. A. Hickles is at home from
Huntington, where he attended the
grand lodge, I. 0. o. F.
Miss Grace Pifer is here from Graf
ton visiting Mrs. Frank Coffman, of
the Fifth ward.
Tuesday evening the wedding of
Frank Nicholson and Miss Mary Part
ridge occurred at the home of the brides
parents, Col. and Mrs. ]. F. Partridge.
The ceremony took place at six O'Clock
and was performed by Father Hickey.
The attendants were Miss Frances
Partridge, a sister of the bride, and
William R. Walker, a friend of the
groom. Only the relatives and few
invited friends were present. Impedia-
tely after the wedding supper the young
married couple departed for an eastern
wedding trip, after which they will re-
turn to Clarksburg to reside, where Mr..
Nicholson's business IS, he being an oil
well contractor The bride has many
friends here who wish them both hap
piness and prosperity.
Mrs. John Roberts was hostess to the
Married Ladies' Whist Club, Tuesday
afternoon. at his splendid home on
Juliana street, and very pleasant oc-
casion it was to all in attendance.
Harry Gordon, of st. Marys, spent
several days of this week with his pa
rents here.
Hon. NJ A. Kendall returned to his
home at Charleston early this week,
after a short visit with relatives here.
Miss Orsini Lowry has for her guest,
Miss Charlie Harmon, of Bridgewater.
Va.
Mr.. and Mrs. Okey Cole and three
children. who have been guests of Mrs.
Coles parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. E. Gil
bert, for short time, left Tuesday for
Norwood, Cincinnati, to make their fu-
ture home. They have lived at Win
ona. Mimi. for several years.
James A. Warner. of st. Joseph. No..
was here early in the week on his re-
turn from Pittsburg. where he attend
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pose of organizing Christian church.
Elmer Saylor has purchased the pro-
perty of w. D. Traugh, on Main street,
and is now occupying the same.
The box. supper at Heddleston Hall
on Saturday evening was a success.
Miss Florence Miracle is visiting at
Rinards Mills.
Jay Brooks was in st. Mary's Satur-
day.
The Jr. o. U. A. NJ passed resolu-
tions thanking Rev. Petty for the excel
lent sermon preached on last Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Emmett Fox of Nc
Mechen, are the guests of Mrs. Ella
Smith.
Mr.. McVay, of Bloomfield, is visiting
his daughter, Mrs. Dan Long.
Quarterly meeting will be held at the
M. E. church December End and 3rd.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-01-16

Sugar, sic
Hutchinson plantation, s34 bid and
asked.
Hama plantation. s1S.87i2 bid; s19
asked.
Hawaiian Commercial, s57871a bid;
$5S.25 asked.
Nine Chinese were arrested Saturday
and Sunday nights. The charges are
lottery. che IA and opium in posses
sion.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-01-16
POPULAR PRICES.

7. B. Kerr has a fine display OF mil
1fnery goods at his Queen street store,
and is quoting prices upon other gooos
that cannot fail to attract buyers.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-01-16

Try the great dandTuff killer and
prickly heat cure. For sale at HOLSTER
Drug Co, and Benson, Smith & Co.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-01-16

Drink a little wine (whiskey) for
thy stomach's sake and thine often in
f1rmities." The famous old Jesse Moore
AA Whiskey IS the purest and best.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-01-16
FOR SALE.
WAN

HAWAIIAN GOVERNMENT BONDS.
O. r. & L. co. BONDS.
Evening journal., 1899-05-08
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL NOTES.

Miss Miriam Davidson, cf Whining
ton, visited her sister, Mrs. Addie Man
love, yesterday.
Amos Davidson, Of Dover, visited his
daughter yesterday.
Miss Mary Duffy has returned home
after a SIX months visit in the South.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank FRITZ were VS.
itors here yesterday.
Mrs. George Unger has returned from
Philadelphia.
Moody Rcthwe,l, Of MBdTetownl
spent Sunday with her son,W E. Roth
we'll.
DR.. Bondwell, of Philadelphia, spent
Sunday as the guest CT Miss BeI,ey.
The teachers Of the public schools
have returned home, and Resumed
their duties to-day
Harvey Stewart and ALBERT Wilson
Of New Haven, spent Sunday with theiI
parents here.
Mr. and Mrs. F. T Eagle visited
friends in Delaware City yesterday.
James Rodney spent Sunday WITH
his parents.
Miss Emily Read was slightly better
yesterday.
Samuel Guthrie is improving slowly
c. Edwin Dckles has returned from
Philadelphia, where he visited Mr.. anC
Mrs. John "A. Wilson
Mr. and Mrs. William Hopes visiteC
New Castle yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Lyman, Of New
port, visited Mrs. George Williams yes
terday.
Professor Garter and wife, of Ride.
Park, who have been visiting Mrs. Ed
ward Challenger, have returned home.
Mrs. George DHckersCn spent yester
day with her mother, Mrs. Sherwood
ait Wilmington.
Mrs. Peter Sherwood of Newark
Del. spent Sunday with her sister Mrs
John King.
Miss Cooper, CT Camden. Del, is Wis
itiug hsr uncle, "a B. Cooper.
Evening journal., 1899-05-08
A PENINSULA TRUST.

TO REGULATE MAKING AND PRICE
OF CRATES AND BAsKETs-DOVER
NEWS.
Dover May S.-,A movement IS on foot
to form a combination OF the manufac-
turers OF peach baskets and berry crates
on this Peninsula. II successful. tho
combination will be incorporated as The
Peninsula Peach and Berry Crate Com
pany, and will regulate the price OF max
ing, cost OF lumber and the selling price.
A meeting Of the manufacturers Will soon
be called to meet in Dover and discuss
the scheme.
CAMP MEETING TRUSTEES.
The Camden Camp Association has
elected the following trustees: c. II.
Paradee Thomas Simpson, f. W. Cooper.
w. NJ. Prouse Isaac Jackson, W. Z.
Smith and A. B. Moore. DR.. Cooper wac
chosen president Of the board and
Thomas Simpson secretary. It was de-
cided TO hold the camp meeting July %
to August 9. The trustees will meet again
on May 49, when the board OF managers
will be selected and other arrangements
made. There will be some radical changes
in the camp meeting arrangements this
year.
DOGS TRIP FROM CHICAGO.
John Bostick the chief clerk OF the
Hotel Richardson, came to Dover from
Chicago to accept the position which he
now so ably fills. When he left Chicago
Mr.. Bostick left behind him a special pct
Of his. handsome little Yorkshire dog
as pretty as a picture, and as cute as
these Intelligent animals always are
Last week he decided to send for "Toots. '
as the pet was called, and he wrote &c
his wife to ship her on. on Saturday she
arrived, safe and sound by express, in &
box nicely fitted up. and addressed mis-.
Toots BOstick, Dover. Del" care Of Mr.
John Bosticx Hotel Richardson. ''Toots'
did not suffer at all from her Journey
and was as lively as a cricket when re
leased from the box.
DEATH OF MRS. PEARSON.
Mrs. Elizabeth A. Pearson, wife o
Abraham Pearson. Of pearson's Corner
is dead. in the GOA year OF her age Tn,
deceased not only leaves her husband Il
mourn her loss, but Also three children
besides a host OF friends. The funera
was held Saturday. interment being mad
at Kenton.
STOLE A WHEEL.
Some miscreant went into the yard o
James B. Goodwin, on Governors avenue
a few days ago and stole Mr.. Goodwin
bicycle Mr.. Goodwin located the whet
in the POSSESSION OF a negro and tn
thief gave It up TO prevent trouble.
Levy Court has appointed Thomas A.
Tx trustee Of the poor, in place Of Davi
= L. Spruance, deceased.
w. NJ Bennett. the well-known ifs
trader, has during the past week brougt
. to town twelve bay trout that average
over ten pounds apiece.
Evening journal., 1899-05-08
STAMPING OF rHE CLUBS.
BASE BALL NOTES.

The Blue Star base ball team has or
ganized for the season with the follow
ing players: p. sullivan. catcher; j..
Conner. pitcher and centre field; W. Ha-
ney. first base; j. O'Neili. second base;
J. Haney third base; r. Lally. short
stop; j. Russell. left field; Y. Farley.
pitcher and centre field; l.. Peekey. right
field. They would like to hear from any
team in the state under Is years of age.
Send challenges to Manager J. German,
No. 1928 Chestnut street. They will open
the season with the Grinders.
The Brownson Base Ball Club will
open their season on Saturday, May Is
They viii either play the Columbia Ath,
letic Club, OF New Castle, or the Wynne
wood Club. OF Philadelphia. The Brown
son team has signed Horace Mcdaniel
and others with as well known reputa
ton.
The Brownson Base Bali Club wil
give picnic tomorrow evening at Ba
varian Park. The proceeds Will be use,
to purchase uniforms for the clubs team
this season. x.etstn Hz
Evening journal., 1899-05-08
Wilmington & Northern R. p

TIMETABLE IN effect Nov. n. 1855.
Trains leave Wilmington (French Stree,
nogue, Cossart, Chadd's Ford Junction
Pocopson, Coatesville and intermediate
stations daily, except Sunday " 40 q
m; ais 4.O0 and $50 D. N. Sunday only
sos a. m; AIS and 400 p. no.
For Waynesburg Junction, spr1ngneiC
and intermediate stations, daily, except
Sunday, at 100 A. MI AIS and 100 D. m
Sundays only, at a.0s q. M as and 40
D. m.
For Joanna. Bifdsboro. Reeding and In
day at TO a. m; and ais D. M sunda,
only, sos a. m. and 215 D. m.
A. q. M'CAUSBAND, Superintendent.
BOWNESS BRIGGS, Gen Pas. Agt-
Evening journal., 1899-05-08

plished by delay. and delay is danger
GUS"
Demecartic Glasses in the Sunday
Star says.
III Is unquestionably the conviction OF
every Democrat that Governor Tunnel
should appoint United States senator
II does not matter what the Senate does
There Is a possibility that 1t will seat
Matt Quay. and It thus occurs thai
delaware should also have a representa-
dive"
Evening journal., 1899-05-08
BOY ACCIDENTALLY SHOT.
WILLIAM KENNEDY. "A PLAYMATE
FIRED THE SHOT, WHICH MAY
RESULT FATALLY.

WILLIAM kENN ED1s "A PLAY MATE,
FIRED THE SHOT, WHICH MAY
RESULT FATALLY.
Harry DEMPSEY, il years old of No.
s26 East Seventh street, was accidentally
shot Saturday by William kennedy.
aged 10 years.
The boys were playing In the kitchen
where Harry Dempsty lives. when o pis-
tol shot was heard by MISS Ella simms,
who lives next door She Immediately
statred for the house, but was delayed
some minutes by the gate being locked,
which. II Is said, when she called to
Kennedy, who had appeared at the win
dow, to open II. ne at first refused to
do. but ON Miss Sfmms persisung he H.
nally opened It. On entering the kitchen
she found that young DEMPSEY had been
shot in the stomach on the right side.
Seeing ne was dangerously wounded. she
hurredly called for assistance and
two young men responded.
She turned back into the kitchen and
for the first time noticed the revolver
laying on the table She asked DEMPSEY
how Il happened, and II is said Kennedy
motfoned to him not to reply. 1t Is also
stated that Kennedy did not want to
give up the revolver.
] The two young men helped DEMPSEY
walk to Dr. II. r. Spruances office, but
before they arrived, he fell into their
arms exhausted from the loss OF blood
and they had ia carry him. on arriving
at Dr. Spruance's office ne Immediately
saw the necessity Of sending him to the
hospital and the ambulance was imme-
diately sent for and he was taken to The
Delaware Hospital.
The physicians there probed for the
bullet, but were unable to find Il, anc
they stated last night that nothing coult
be done until after twenty-four hours
and that blood poisoning was feared. BE.
fore allowing DEMPSEY 10 20 TO sleeI
last night they secured a statement from
him, In which he says that Kennedy did
the shooting. Kennedy denies having
done IT,, saying that Dempsty shot him.
self.
Tho accident occurred shortly after
O'Clock and created considerable excite
ment In the nelghborhood. Mrs. Demp
sty was making a visit IN Camden. n. j.
4
at the time and was Immediately tele
| graphed for by her husband. She ar
rived in this city last night, and al one'
went to the hospital.
The revolver belongs to William Yves
ley an uncle OF DEMPSEY, and Is a 30
calibre 1t was found by the boys il
the cupboard in the kitchen, and It
thought they did not know IL was load
ed.
Just before the shot Kennedy wa
heard to say 20 DEMPSEY. Now stan
up, Harry; Il Is your turn" This wa
almost Immediately followed by IN
shot Both boys are known to be o
friendly terms, and II is thought to hav
been purely accidental.
At late hour last night the condlho
Of the wounded boy remained the sam'
the bullet not yet having been located.
Evening journal., 1899-05-08

transacted. 1t was decided to make
another attempt next Wednesday af-
ternoon at 400 O'Clock. The meeting
will be held at the residence OF r.. p.
Davis.
Supervisor Frank L. Pitcher has had
the flower yards at the station here put
IN thorough order. No yards on the
whole line have a more beautiful APP
pearance.
Ira Harris has entered Washington
College, at Chestertown, Md, and will
play ball with the Washington College
boys. He says any old study win do
for him 50 he plays ball.
Mrs. James II. Maull had the mis-
fortune to stick a nail in her foot,
which has been giving her great deal
OF trouble.
James Norris. of this town. white
hauling piling at Milton, was kicked
very severely on the left leg by HE
horse, making an ugly wound.
The Levy Court win lay a pavement
alorgside Of the iron railing on thu
south side cf the Court House, making
the pavement to extend from News
paper row TO the Eagle Hotel.
The pastor-in-chacge of the Same
Hill camp. Rev. ]. H. Wilson. and a mum
Der OF managers, have decided to com
mence the camp on Friday, July 21, and
to continue for ten days.
The annual meeting Of the George
town hundred Bible Society will bI
he'd in the Methodist Episcopal Churcl
next Sunday evening, May IA. at 6.3l
O'Clock Delegates to attend the meet
ing OF the Sussex .ccrr,y Bible So
ciety viii be elected
The depot seems to be the centre o
attraction for young women OF an even
ing.
Evening journal., 1899-05-08

ecbe5ule In eject November 20, lS9s.
An trains illuminated with Flntscs
Light
TRAINS LEAVE WILMINGTON, DEL
AWARE AVENUE STATION. FOh
NEW YORK. week days @'ss' 'sss Wy,
s loN d M; . .io5 p n.y. sa sum
stsS $3.50. III IS a. m; '2.3i $3.50, '5.l9 Can
Pullman cars). 'T41, +ll.O0 y. m.
| PHILADELPHIA, week days, 49,
80 10 100 s2.s4. 500. 1859. '5l9 (sl Pull
man cars), $50, $50, IA, 9.l5, .1.o0 p.
m. Sundays, '4.33, 7.S5. $50, .sSs ILL.,
III. IS a. m: '2.Si, 800, 1859, '5l9 (ah Pun
nan cars), $50 IA. 800 "i1.00 p. m.
CUEsT,ER, week days. $40. sl.05, l.o5
q 25. s9s9, slO2i HOS a. m; 100, .2-Si, so,
| q 90 62O s74t, 9.15. +llOO p. m. sund1.e
rs. $50, s939. 11.12, sll35 a. M; 'z.si' sgV'
| q 30. $50, u Al, 300, f1.O0 p. m
ATLANTIC CITY, week days, 'l.O5 a.
M; 'i2ls, '2.3l D. m Sundays t.SF a. iI''
&C, CAPE p n MAY, week days. '7o5 a. m; 80
p P Va; TIIS AND WASHINGTON.
,,eei- davs ais. 7.25, sS.3l sl1.0l a. M
si2.5s. s2.09. sO4 s340. '45l, $40 lall ~
man cars). 's.Ol. '9ll p: m; s1noays' = a.
lT&. sS.N a. m; Sass, s2us. 5v4. 'a.ois Eo-t'
~ 1S,,iiroan care). 500, '9.11 p. m.
va RfsATTIMORE AND WAY STATIONS.
lz25 a. m: 3.O4 .. m, daily. 80 - 49,
NEWARK, week Gay 90 a., M <.
''VA a. e,,n'aovs sf1s T.25, 'Sa a. ~. e
70 "a e. 4 Ia. s957' s.a2. s9.1i D. m.
PITvTsBURG week days, 's.H a. ll. :
* "a an Puilman cars). sg.1t p. m. sun
DAYS. 1884 a. m; $40 (all fuiiiian olA'''
: 81 c,,IapIcAGO. daily, 1854 a. m; s4bl ?. IA;
CUTCAGO via CINCINNATI anu ~
lnHkNApOTIS sSSf a. m, daily.
. c1fNCTNNATI AND ST. LOUIS, 'e-s4 -
D m 80 Ia and ell p. m, daily.
TOLEDO AND DETROIT, 's.ll y. m,
daily to Toledo and daily except SUNDAY
a ~ siINGERI,Y ACCOMMODATION, week
= devs 725 a. m; 3.04, $40, 1855 p. m. sun
AZ. T95 a, m; 3O4, 7.S2 p. m.
: TANDF,NBERG ACCOMMODATION
week DAYS. 725, 1000 a. m.s a04, Ati p n
y Snndavs 1000 a. m: $50 p. m.
TFAVTl' MARKET ST. STATION bOh
\ BALTIMORE, week days. oAs q. %.
l Il Ts.kNDENBERG week days, eA5, aS
4 a. m; ass, $40 D. m. Sundays, $40 a. m
LEAVE PHILADELPHIA FOR WI
+, | MINGTON. week days, f335s go, -eyl
q 300 1926 IL 80 a. M; 1920, 'l.3l, luO, 90.
y 900 430, s5.O7 (all Pullman cara), 800
a. 615 $50. s7.30 ss.35. 1910. @ll-35 p. m. Sun
= DAYS, s3S5, $500, 900, l13o q. m; -
s1S7, 200, sA20, 4.30, .5.Ol (al fulli--l
J. cars). $50 $50. ss.S5, 1880 ?. m.
l. Delnarvia Telephone. No. lsj.
, Rates TO Western points lower than W
! lany other line .
liz. ID. UNDERWOOD, d. d. MARTIN.
GsR. Manager. u Man. of Pas, Trans
Evening journal., 1899-05-08
1MPRovINa cHuRcH PRoPERrY.

Milton. May S.-The trustees OF the
Methodist Episcopal Church here have
decided to improve the church property
by putting the ground i'm good order
and making necessary repairs. Tho
Episcopal Church Of st. John the Bap-
fist here has received a fine bass cross
from Bishop Coleman, which is much
appreciated and will be p-t in position
in a few days.
Evening journal., 1899-05-08
A LEAKING SCHOONER

The trading schooner Thomas f.
Pollard, OF Brsdgeton, N j., for Savan-
nah, loaded with coal. is tied up at Del
aware street wharf. When a little be-
Low New Castle Captain Jauman found
that his vessel was leal1ing and put
back to this city He win remain here
until he finds the extent or his YES
SEES damage.
Evening journal., 1899-05-08
Philadelphia and Chester Steamer
City OF Chester
and
Brandywlne.

on and after April Is will leave Fourth
street wharf Sundays included at 7.30
land 1890 a. m, 100 and AIS p. m.
Leave Philadelphia, from Pier No. 8.
north above Arch street, at 100 and lOl5
a. m, 1.30 and q. m.
Fare to Philadelphia, 25 cents; excur-
sion. 40 cents.
Freight received all day at Philadelphia
and Wilmington, and carried at the low
est rates. Telephone No. 1897.
Evening journal., 1899-05-08
NEW STEAMBOAT LINE.

Seaford, MAY S.-There is talk OF the
Baltimore, Chesapeake and Atlantic
Railroad Company placing daily
teamboat ON the lime between Sea'ord
and Salisbury during the fruit season.
This would be of great benefit to the
fruit shippers along the line. as they
could send their freight to either OF the
places named
Evening journal., 1899-05-08
FARRrr,r,s NrArcurs.

Jack Farrell. the clever colored boy. OF
this city. who bested Eiwood McCloskey
on Thursday. is a much-sought-after
fighter just now. He has been matched
70 meet the following men: Eugene Row
an. Young Starr Harry Berger OF phlla.
de,phia, and Joe Fairburn. Fairburn Is
managed by Sam Harris, who also man.
ages Terry NIcGovern. OF these mer
Fairburn = probably the toughest prop
osltlon. he being one OF the three mer
who nave a victory over MccloslSey {,
their credit.
Farrelrs work on Thursday stamps hin
a topnotcher in his class. with youth
strength and science in his favor he d
a man who is dangerous with any mar
at his weight Ia the world
Evening journal., 1899-05-08
TO IMPROVE WASHINGTON COL
IlECE

ChestertOwn, Md, May SAN effort
will soon be made to arouse the interest
Of the Alumni Association of Washing
ton College in the movement to enlarge
the buildings and make a number of
improvements. The college has made
rapid strides in the past ten years, and
the present buildings have become too
small for the purposes Of the institu-
ton.
Evening journal., 1899-05-08
A RRAnA.RKAn1IE MAN

Milford. May S.-Thomas B. Coursey,
the aged proprietor Of the Springs
Mills, which were recently burned, is
rebuilding. Despite his age, Mr. Ccur-
sey is experimenting the work, and
has also been to Philadelphia to pur-
chase new machinery. This is consad-
cred remarkable work for a man who
is nearly 80 years old
Evening journal., 1899-05-08

Michael J. Carney win challenge any
man IN the state for a finish fight at i30
pounds. weigh In at the ring side, for
purse Of S25 or morc. II any one would
like TO meet tho above, address all chal-
lenges to p. p. Mcconnell. No. 600 Tat
nail street
It looks now as though the Jefrerls-
Fttzslmmons fight win be pulled on IN
the West.
a left-handed blow In the vicinity of
the solar plexus delivered by kid" Nc
Partland, OF New York cfreotually put
Jack Bennett. OF McISeesport. Pa. "a
slceplln the nth round at the Broadway
Athletic Club on Friday might In point
OF style and science Bennett was super.
Tor to Mcfarland. but he could not hii
hard The fight was not much OF
spectacle and the $500 sports who saw
Il dld not 80 home In a happy frame o
mind.
Sammy Kelly and Terry McGoven
have eventually agreed on terms and arr
to box twenty-five rounds before IN
Broadway Athletic Club on May 26.
KID Lavigne has written a lette
to London asking whether Dick Burg
means to meet him or not. Lavlgne. /
VIII be remembered, has posted $500 Il
bind such an encounter.
George Dixon was matched on Fridai
to meet Joe Bernstein in a twenty-hv
round bout before tho Broadway Athleti
Club on June ?. The pair ara to weig
in at 12l pounds at 3 o'clock.
oscar Gardner, the Omaha Kid" keT
up his winning streak by defeating Ton
my Hogan. Of Chicago. The pair cam
together IA a twenty-round bout befor
the Nonparei Athletic Club. OF Louis
vile, on Thursday night The afrair wen
the limit. and Gardner was declared tn
victor on points.
There was some talk Saturday {
matching Peter Mahcr to box Tom shai
key. The big 1rishman has been longin
for a chance to meet the ex-sallor eve
since they fought two years ago. tn
Lenox Club Is trying to get the mattel
and, II Is said. will endeavor 10 pull Il oil
some time this summer by daylight.