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Evening journal., 1899-12-12
Judge Ball Fined Her and Ad-
yised Her Not to Dance
in Future.
MCCORMICK BROKE HIS PLEDGE
AND THE JUDGE REGRETTED
THAT HE COULD NOT FINE HIM
MORE THAN $40 AND COSTS.
BAD BOY SENT TO THE FERRIS
INDUSTRIAL SCHOOL.

William Mccormick was arraigned
this morning in Municipal Court on a
charge of being drunk and disorderly.
d'he complainant was his wife, Sarah
She testified that her husband would
not keep sober, and was a constant an
'noyance TO her.
What have you to say, William?"
Nothing" replied the prisoner.
William" said Judge Ball, you
took the pledge on December s and sol
|emnly swOre upon the Bible YOU would
not drink. Here you are before me
again on the same old charge. Ten doll
lars and costs, and l regret that can
not impose a heavier sentence"
HER FIRST OFFENSE.
Mary e. Potts, colored, aged about IA
or Is years, was charged with disor-
derly conduct. Mary had been to a
dance last night and after the ball was
over" became engaged in an alterca-
ton with a woman regarding a mascu-
line friend. A fight ensued at Third and
Walnut streets, the result Of which was
that Mary was arrested.
What was the trouble about, Mary?"
queried Judge Ball.
well, your honor" said Mary, dis
yere gal said / wanted her feller, but
jedge, dat was not so. Use got feller
of my own. l don't interfere wild no
body else's man. She chased me up an
alley and jest had to fit
Have you ever been here before?"
asked his honor.
''No sir, has not"
"One dollar and costs, Mary, and in
the future, endeavor to keep away from
those dances"
TO INDUSTRIAL SCHOOL.
John f. Pennell, aged 16 years, was
charged by his father with being in
corrigible. "He won't work." said Mr
Pennell, "and when he does work he
spends his money foolishly."
That's a peculiar statement" said
the court 'He won't work, and wher
he does work he spends his money fool.
/ ishly."
We'll judge, l mean this" said thl
parent, ''he does work sometimes, bu
he never brings any money home. Be
sides that, he takes things from thl
house that do not belong TO him. H,
took pair of shoes recently and pawn
ed them for As cents, and spent tn,
money for cigarettes. can't do any
thing with him"
After Agent Stout had corroborate,
Mr.. Pennell's statement, the court com
mitted the boy to the Ferris Industria
School during his minority.
"DRUNKS"
James Gallagher and Eddie" Mulve,
were each fined 81 and costs for beinl
intoxicated yesterday and both wer
satisfied with the fine.
Police Captain Black appeared il
rourt today for the first time in hi
new uniform, and Judge Ball compli
mented him upon his appearance.
Evening journal., 1899-12-12
PENSIONS GRANTED.

The Pension Department, at Wash
ington, has granted an increase Of pen
sion to William r. Wolfe of from So to
IS per month. Mrs. Lydia A. McClain,
of this city, was allowed a pension Of
s12 per month, and Mrs. Charlotte b.
Read, Of Milton, one Of IS per month.
Evening journal., 1899-12-12
FOR THE POOR INDIAN.

Members of the Womens Indian As
sociation today shipped a box of cloth
ing 10 a nurse in charge Of an Indian
school near Cortez, Colorado, today.
Considerable routine business Of the
association was transacted at a meet
ing held yesterday at the residence OF
Mrs. Benjamin Nields. The meeting
next month will be held at the resi-
dence of Mrs. Maria l.. Chandler, No
4O3 West Tenth street.
Evening journal., 1899-12-12
euII.IErnRTEe DEAD

"Villeforte.' the horse ridden by
james O'Neill. in THE Musketeers'
production, fen last night while on his
way to the Delaware avenue station
and hurt himself 50 badly that he was
shot to end his suffering. Mr. O'Neill
has had the animal a number of years.
Evening journal., 1899-12-12
PILOT HUGHES RECOVERING.

Joseph Warren Hughes, the pilot who
was injured in the recent wreck on the
w. & n. road near Hazel Dell, and who
was removed to the Delaware Hospital,
is reported to be improving as rapidly
as could be expected. The physicians
state now that his right leg, which was
hurt badly'will not have to be ampu-
tated They say the pilot will be able
to leave the hospital about February
Evening journal., 1899-12-12
RRAKrMAN FELL FROM CAR.

]. c. Cannon. Of No. 1924 West
Fourth street, freight brakeman on
the p. w. & b. railroad, fell from the
roof of a freight car in the West Yard
yesterday afternoon and sustained a
fractured arm and number Of bruises
He was removed to the hospital room
at the French street station, where his
wounds were dressed by Detective viii
liam T. Jones, after which he was sem
TO his home in a cab.
Evening journal., 1899-12-12
"DRUNKS.
FUNERAL OF MISS sOOTEs
SHE WAS THE SISTER OF LIEU
TENANT HARRY v. BOOTEs.

The funeral CT Miss Alice l.. Bootes
took place from the residence of her
mother, No. 1905 West Thirteenth
street, today. She was the daughter of
Mrs. M. Louisa Bootes and Of the late
General l.. G. BoOtes. and a sister U
Lieutenant Harry V. Bootes. now with
the United States Army in the Philip
pine Islands.
Her death was due TO consumption
from which she had been suffering for
some time. Services were conducted
by Rev. f. c. Jennings, pastor of Han
over Presbyterian Church. lntermeni
was made at Wilmington and Brandy
lWlne Cemetery.
Evening journal., 1899-12-12
RAILWAY Must PAY.

Chief Engineer Bond. Of the Water
Department, states that he believes the
break in the water pipe at Sixth and
Market streets to be due to electrolysis,
and caused by electricity escaping from
the wires of the Wilmington City Rail-
way Company. The bill for repairs OF
streets and pipes will be presented to
the trolley company.
Evening journal., 1899-12-12
TO MEET AT LEWEs.

At the meeting Of the state executive
committee Of Christian Endeavorers,
held in Central Presbyterian Church
last night. it was decided to hold the
state convention at Lewes, in October,
1900. Supper was served at $50
O'Clock in the church.
Evening journal., 1899-12-12
MEETING oF N. d. PREACHERs.

At the meeting of the Wilmington
M. E. Preachers Association yesterday
Rev. Henry Baker. D. D.. of Grace
Church, read paper on "The Homi-
letic Use of Literature" Hereafter. a
Ihalf-hour Ct each session will be de-
voted TO reviewing books.
Evening journal., 1899-12-12
ArrEMprrn sIr1clnE

After spending a small amount Of
money left him by a deceased relative,
Lewis Fox. aged q years OF Milton. at
tempted suicide on Sunday night Fox
locked himself i'm his room and placing
a revolver Just below his jawbone pull
ed the trigger Of the weapon and the
bullet narrowly escaped severing his
windpipe DR.. Hopkins was summon
ed and dressed the wound.
Evening journal., 1899-12-12
PORTRAIT nor A sCHOOL.

A portrait Of Colonel Robert Mitchell
Floyd, OF Boston, who recently lived in
this city, and took a deep interest in
the schools. will be presented to school
No. Is on December %. The presenta-
ton will be made by George w. Rob
erts. The exercises will be held at 2
O'Clock in the afternoon.
Evening journal., 1899-12-12
MEETING OF COMMISSION.

At the regular meeting of the Police
Commission last night, Chief Dolan
was instructed to bring charges against
Patrolman Marr for using language un-
becoming to an officer and against
Officers Mcbride and Hawke for miss
ing reports. The charges will be heard
on Thursday evening.
Evening journal., 1899-12-12
BOWLING CONTEST TONIGHT.

The Wilmington Whist Club and the
Penn Club. of Chester. bowling teams
will be six on each side. At the same
time two billiard players of the Penn
Club will play a match game with two
players OF the Whist Club
Evening journal., 1899-12-12
THOMPSON is WILSON'S PROXY
GENERAL DETAINED IN CUBA
AND CANNOT ATTEND COMMIT
TEE MEETING.

General James H. Wilson, who is a
member of the Republican National
Committee from Delaware, has desig-
mated Henry B. Thompson, of this city
as his proxy to attend the national
committee meeting in Washington the
latter part of this week. General Will
son is on duty in Cuba and will thus
be unable to attend the meeting.
Three important questions are tC
come before the committee at Washing
ton. The place and time of meeting ol
the national convention will be agreed
upon. Mr.. Thompson favors Philadel-
phia. The resolution of National Com.
mitteeman Henry c. Paye, of Wiscon.
sin, providing for proportional repre-
sentation, according to the Republican
vote at the last presidential election
for each state in the national conven-
tion will be considered.
Evening journal., 1899-12-12
wARpls HORSE RAN AWAY.

A new horse recently purchased by
Plumber George B. Ward ran away
from Delaware avenue and Adams
streets yesterday afternoon. The ami
NAL only had run one square before it
was caught. No damage was done.
Evening journal., 1899-12-12
oRpAINEn ro PRInsTHoop.

A meeting of the standing committee
.of the Episcopal Diocese Of Whining
ton was held at Bishopstead this morn
ing. The ordaining of Rev. c. d.
Weldin, Of Clayton, to the priesthood
was set to take place at Clayton on
Saturday, December %. The ordination
Of Charles B. Dubell, of this city, was
also set for Wednesday. December 20
at st. Andrews Church.
Evening journal., 1899-12-12
PROPERTY TRANSFER

The following transfer Of property
was recorded at the registry bureau
yesterday: A lot at Ninth and Walnut
streets, TO Mary A. johnson by Lucy S.
and Edward ]. Colvin.
Evening journal., 1899-12-12
FINE PRoGRAM PROMISED.

A class Of boys is in training at the
Y. NJ. c. A. for the indoor sports on
Thursday night. A fine program Of
Iathletic exhibitions has been prepared
by Professor McEldowney.
Evening journal., 1899-12-12
WEST END MnsIcAIE

A musical and literary entertainment
was given at West End Reading Room
last evening, which proved enjoyable.
IL is proposed to give these entertain
ments at intervals throughout the Win
ter in order to create a more active in
terest in the work. A shufheboard
tournament will be given next week.
Evening journal., 1899-12-12
MANI THEIR MILEAGE.

Arrangements are about completed
by the members of the last House of
Representatives to proceed against
State Treasurer l.. Heisler Ball for
mileage, which they allege is due them.
Walter II. Hayes represents the mem-
bers.
Evening journal., 1899-12-12

Director A. S. Webster presided at
the meeting OF the Street and Sewer
Department this morning in the abb
sence Of President William Simmons
which was due TO illness.
The most important topic brought up
for discussion was that Of the pro-
posed installation of 1877 new arc lights
throughout the city Secretary Wiley
moved that such a purchase be made,
but other members of the board
thought it better to give the subject
further consideration before making
any decision.
Should such action be taken the
number of arc lights in the city would
be increased to 400, and would reduce
the price of each light to $50 per year.
At the present time the city is paying
500 per light, the Wilmington Electric
Light Company making reduction OF
$40 on each 100 additional lights. The
purchase Of new lights would abolish
the necessity to keep up the numerous
incandescent and gas lights now scat
tered about the city. 1t was thought
by the board that to dispense with these
small lights, even considering the ad-
ditional expense of the arc lights, would
result in a saving to the city Some
of the smaller ones, however, would
have to remain, especially those in the
centre Of a block, as an arc light al
each corner would not sufficiently IL
illuminate. It was decided to select
locations for the lights before further
action is taken.
A complaint was received from Fran
els w. Heisler, of No. 205 French street
requesting that carts which are allowed
to stand before his door be removed
The carts, which belong to the depart.
ment, had formerly been placed before
Calvary Baptist Church. but had beer
removed, on complaint of the church
trustees, to the present station. Nc
action was taken.
w. j. Fisher, agent for Mrs. Sallie Da.
Wis, who resides on King street, be
tween Third and Fourth. petitioned th'
board to allow Mrs. Davis, who is 81
years OF age, her lifetime
right for her property Il
main disconnected with the sewer, al
the property is all that she owns, an6
her means will not allow her to do so
The Board of Health ordered tina
connection be made with the sewer. al
the water runs into back alley, whicl
is against the city ordinance No ac
tion was taken.
communication was ordered sent 4
the Wilmington City Railway Com
pany, informing it that it would b.
held responsible for damages done Z
the city street sweeper on Friday las
at Fourth and Poplar streets, whel
street car No. 81 ran into it.
The street commissioners were ais
instructed to inspect all Of the street
in the city. and ascertain the damag
done to the Streets by the Water DE
partment, telephone companies and ga
company, especially Orange stree
which is ina bad condition.
Expenses of the board for the wee
ending December 9 were: Salaries
s766.21; for carting. SS21.66. The Co
lections amounted to S777.05.
Evening journal., 1899-12-12
CATHOLIC HALL OFFICERS.

The Catholic Hall Company held its
annual meeting last night and elected
the following officers: Charles O'Con-
nor. president: p. A. Horty, vice-presi-
dent; John f. Callahan. secretary
John X. Bradford, treasurer; Daniel w
Lynch. James p. Carey. c. J. Desmond
William J. Jenney. William Hayes
John Farmar and James NJ. Bryan. di
lrectors.
Evening journal., 1899-12-12
no ENGAGE A SUBSTITUTE.

Police Commissioner Pyle and Chief
of Police Dolan have been instructed to
engage a substitute during the illness
OF Police Matron White.
Evening journal., 1899-12-12
orFIcERs ELEcrEn

The annual election OF officers of St.
Johns Chapter No. 4, Royal Arch Ma
sons. will be held in Masonic Temple
on Friday evening After the election
q banquet will be served.
Evening journal., 1899-12-12
mann ONE HOUR LAVE.

New York, New Haven and Boston
express train, known as No. 6S, due at
the r., W. & B. French street station
at 1852 o'clock, was one hour late this
morning, owing to late southern con-
nections at Washington.
Evening journal., 1899-12-12
sum FoR NON-suPPoRT.

Mrs. Ruth A. Brown brought suit
against her husband. BENJAMIN -.
Brown. before Magistrate John +.
Daley yesterday afternoon for non-sup-
port The case was dismissed Harry
p. Joslyn represented the defendant
Evening journal., 1899-12-12
mo- RE REoRGANIzED.

Seminole Tribe. No. Z. Improved Or
der Of Red Men. OF New Castle. will be
.reorganized on Friday evening with a
roll of fifty members.
Evening journal., 1899-12-12
NEW bids nor nIILnING-

New bids for the addition to the
Kartavert Manufacturing Company's
plant. at Beech street and Maryland
avenue. will be received by Architect
Brinckle on Friday. The bids recently
received were too high.
Evening journal., 1899-12-12
NM. nUsH TAKEs oFFICE.

William Bush, who was recently adj
mitted 10 practice at the New Castle
county bar, has taken an Office at No
205 Equitable building.
Evening journal., 1899-12-12
BIG FREIGHT WRECK

ALL hAOho bl-ONNhii bN ltiU
NEW YORK DIVISION.
A big freight wreck occurred on the
New York division Of the Pennsylvania
railroad near Princeton Junction about
o'clock this morning blocking the
tracks and delaying all trains.
Full particulars could not be learned
but it Is understood that the wreck was
caused by an open switch. No one was
seriously injured. though several OF the
train crew received slight cuts.
Delaware road train and Washington
express train. known as No. 45, were
both late, owing TO the wreck.
Evening journal., 1899-12-12
INITIATEn MEMRERs.

Diamond Council. No. 3. Jr. o. u. A.
NJ, held a meeting last night, at which
ten members we're initiated. The coun-
ell now has 2S3 members, and expects
Ito secure 300 by January /.
Evening journal., 1899-12-12

Buy no harness, robes, blankets,
trunks. grips or anything in the sad
dlery line until you see lerger, the
practical saddler, IL East Third street
Evening journal., 1899-12-12
EXTRA POLICE DUTY

From now until Christmas police
will do duty on Market street until
o'clock in the evening on account of the
holiday crowds.
Evening journal., 1899-12-12

Visit Yerger's new Art Gallery for
pictures, mirrors and art goods. Always
the cheapest. 419 Shipley street.
Evening journal., 1899-12-12
WILMINGTON MAN IN SOUTH

Thomas II. Buckley, Of this city has
la younger brother. who Is a sergeant
major in the English hussars, now en-
gagged in the war in South Africa. Mr..
Buckley fears that his brother is either
killed or captured. as he has not heard
from him for a long time.
Evening journal., 1899-12-12

Sunday schools, societies and families
supplied with Xmas candies at Govatos,
403 Market street.
Evening journal., 1899-12-12

BAR MILL RESUMED OPERATION.
The bar mill OF the Diamond state
Steel Company, which has been idle on
account Of a lack Of coal, was started
yesterday. giving employment to about
200 men and boys.
Evening journal., 1899-12-12
WORK OF THE BOARD
ROUTINE BUSINESS TRANSACTED
AT LAST NIGHTS MEETING.

At the meeting of the Board of Edu-
cation last night little business, beyond
that Of the regular order, was trans
acted.
The New Building Committee report
ed favorably on the bills of A. S. Reed
and Brother Company for $S,512.2S, and
of Harry A Miller for 81 300 for work
on the new High School building. Ger
tifcates for so per cent. of the indebt-
edness due the parties named were
drawn.
On motion of Mr.. Barnes. John T.
Milliken, the newly-elected member
from the Tenth ward. was sworn in.
At the suggestion Of Mr.. Ross. the
dwelling No. oil West Eighth street.
adjoining the High School building,
Eighth and Adams streets. which is
owned by the board. will be sold.
Consideration of the proposed
amendments to rules and bylaws was
postponed until the first meeting in
January.
Treasurer Bartram reported as fol-
lows:
DIR.
Balance. fund for new build
ings ............ 1925
Balance, fund for current ex-
penses ....... ...... ...... 19,5SS.SS
Monthly appropriation current
expenses ........ ......... l2,92O.Ol
Interest on deposit, Union Ma
tional Bank ........ 2700
Overdiaft, new building ac-.
count. t........ ..... ........ 5S.35
Total ...~ .....-.....s45.s1s.5
CIR.
Salaries paid teachers ........$11,S ,S46.50
paid officers and JAM
itOrs ......... ............. 1,l6O.12
Paid for new buildings ...... 11,77S.11
Amount paid for new build
ings, heating, plumbing and
ventilation ....... ...... 10000 0O
Paid for books and stationery 39135
Paid for manual training sup
plies ........... ......... 23S.9S
Paid for fuel ............ 99s
Paid for repairs .......... 950.5s
Paid for supplies for super
visor ......... ............. zoo
Paid treasurer for free library 55s.3S
Paid for miscellaneous. . 332.37
Balance fund for current ex-
penses ........... ..... 16,O53.1I
Total ......... ...........s45. .S1s.5C
Evening journal., 1899-12-12

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

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

Always look for Yerger's when you
want pictures and frames at whole
sale prices. 4l9 Shipley street is the
place.
Evening journal., 1899-12-12

See the display Of Xmas candies at
Govatos, i03 Market street.
Evening journal., 1899-12-12

New pictures and frames at Yerger's
419 Shipley street. Always the cheap
Evening journal., 1899-12-12
DIRECTORS WANT
MORE LIGHTS
Street and Sewer Department
Will Probably Give the City
an Additional 1877.
THE PLAN WILL SAVE MONEY

A REDUCTION OF $40 PER HUN
DRIED WILL BE MADE ON EACH
LAMP-OTHER BUSINESS TRANS
ACTED-PRESIDENT SIMMONS
ILL. f-
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-08-07
DREYFUs TRIAL TO-DAY.
Many NotabIes, Including Ex-Presi-
dent Casimir Perier Reached
Rennes Yesterday.

RENNES, Aug. 6.-The town is extreme
ly animated to-day, but everywhere perfect
tranquility prevails. Public interest Is
concentrated upon the arrival from Paris
of various personages likely to figure In the
trial of Captain Dreyfus. Among these are
Generals De Boisdeffre, Gonse and Roget,
all in multi; NJ. Godfrey Cavaignac, for
mer minister of war, and NJ. Casimir-
Perier, former president of France.
large crowd, which had gathered at
the railway station, greeted the generals on
''Vive rarmee." The revisionist spectators
responded with "Vive la republque!" but
there was no disturbance of order.
NJ. Casimir-Perier, who was much IA
tgued by the long railway journey, de-
cided to walk to the hotel. hoping that he
would not be recognized, but his identity
soon became known, and a large crowd fol-
lowed him. as, attired in light summer
suit, he walked slowly along, chatting with
the prefect of police and the chief of the
secret police, NJ. Niguer, who met him at
the railway station and accompanied him
to the hotel. The crowd made no demon
stration. The authorities. however, deems
ii wise to maintain the most stringent pre-
cautions for the safety of the former pres
ident, and six gendarmes now patrol the
front of the hotel where he has apart
ments, while a number of detectives watch
the entrance hall closely and scan all ar
rivals.
1t is now fixed that the trial shall COM
mence tomorrow morning. After the In
dictment has been read, it is thought prob
Colonel Juast, VII order the doors closed
for the consideration of the secret dossier
which will be presented by General Cha
min. The consideration of the dossier, it
is expected. will occupy two days. so that
the next public session will probably be
on Thursday, although perhaps not until
Friday. The general impression is that the
whole proceedings will occupy at least
three weeks.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-08-07
STAMP VALUED AT S4,4OO.
The Original Issue Was Made by the
Baltimore Postmaster
in 1S46.

From the San Francisco Call.
The question Is often asked, What is the
rarest stamp among the issues Of the
United States? The highest price ever
paid for a single specimen Of this country
was S,400, which sum was given for the
famous 1O-cent Of Baltimore, issued by the
postmaster of that city in 1s45. The de-
sign shows the autograph of President
Buchanan, with the value below. There are
but few copies in existence, and it may
truly be said that 1t is the rarest and most
valuable postage stamp in America.
Prior to the sale of this celebrated speci-
men the highest price was 5000. This
was for a fine copy of the 20-cent st.
LOUIS which at that time ranked as one
of the rarest American stamps. Shortly
after it was sold, however, others were
found, and the price has dropped consid-
erably.
There are a great many United States
stamps ranging in value from $500 to s2.0O0
among which are the Beaumont, Union
town, and Madison (confederate) Provis-
ionals, and the Brattleboro. Millbury, and
New Haven postmasters stamps. all of
which are extremely scarce. Such rari-
and when by chance one of them comes
upon the market there are always many
collectors ready and willing to pay full
value for it.
In the way of finding rare stamps there
are great possibilities for those who have
access to old letters and correspondence
between the years 1S4S and 1865. The early
postmasters PROFESSIONALS were issued In
1915. 1s4s and 1877, and the rare confederate
stamps in 1863. Besides these there are
many old issues of regular United States
stamps that are rare and bring good values
when sold.
The most valuable stamps in the world
are the first issues of the Island of Maui
ritius, a small British possession off the
coast of Africa Although between TWEEN
ty and thirty are known, the last sold
brought more than 5000 when offered in
Paris about a year ago.