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Evening journal., 1900-04-30
LECTURE BY MR.. NORTHRUP
To be Enjoyed by Delaware
City Folk
spoclal 20 The Evening Journal.

Delaware City April S0.-Next
Thursday evening Rev. V. p. Northrup.
of Wilmington. will give a lecture in
the M. Il. Church under the auspices of
the EpwOrth League.
Mrs n. Wilkinson. Mrs. +. Belville,
Miss E. S. Pennington, George b.
Money and J. +. Price have returned
from Wilmington, where they had been
in attendance at the Sunday School
Convention.
Miss George Money is visiting rela-
tives in Camden, N. j.
Mrs. A. f. Lewis is in Bridgeport,
Conn.
Misses Sallie and Christine Gassner,
who have been the guests of Mr.. and
Mrs W. A. Jester for several weeks,
have returned to their home, in Phila-
delphia.
Mr.. and Mrs. f. c. Warner and son
have returned from a visit TO West
Suffield, Comm relatives.
Evening journal., 1900-04-30
JEALOUS NEGRO
WIELDN A KNIFE
Heavy Fine Imposed on the
ASSaiIant Of Richard
Jefferson

Owing to the absence of Judge Ball,
Municipal Court was not opened until
10 o'clock this morning, as it was nee
essary to summon Edwin Cochran,
Jr., assistant judge, who presided. AS
sistant City Solicitor Medford II. Ca
hOon was also absent his place being
filled by Harry Joslyn.
Charles Chase was charged with stab
bing Richard Jefferson on Saturday
night. The prosecuting witness testi-
fed that on Saturday night he,
in company with Lizzie Reed, was
walking up French street near Water,
when they were accosted by Chase,
who. grabbing the woman by the arm,
urew her aside, saying that he wished
20 speak to her AS she did not appear
to enjoy the interview. Jefferson told
refused 10 release her, when he (Jeffer-
som advised the woman to slap him
over
Chase, who is a boy, as compared
with Jefferson in size, took it
up, and, assuming a threatening at
titude, requested jefferson to buy her
ticket" meaning that he should shoul-
der the contract and "slap him over. :"
jefferson paid no attention to him, and
getting hold OF the woman, proceeded
up French street. Before the couple
had gone far, Chase was again after
them, this time going so far as to strike
his rival. jefferson kicked at him.
Chase retired to the corner, where he
borrowed a knife, and for the second
time, creeping behind Jefferson,
plunged 1t into his back, the blade
entering under the right shoulder. JEFF
fersOn continued his walk until he
reached the City Hall, where he OBJ
tained a warrant for Chases arrest.
Lizzie Reed, Edward Hayes, Arthur
Greenley and James Brown, all color
ence in a nearby restaurant. A fine OF
$50 and costs was imposed.
NEGRO THREATENED WOMEN.
Harry Miller, colored, was arraigned
charged with having assaulted Flor
ence Oakley and Maggie Swanze. two
white women. Miss Oakley, in her tes-
timony, said that on Friday afternoon
she was attending a cigar store al
Front and Market streets when Miller
entered and bought a paper. He made
insulting remarks TO her, and she ran
AAte AAAJ oltClf AoAAOMEu ny MAAltl
Miss Swanze underwent a like expert.
ence in a nearby restaurant. A fine Of
$50 and costs was imposed.
RESULTS OF MINOR CASES.
Jesse Mccoy. charged with having
assaulted August Bolinski, was fined
81 aud costs.
William c. Robb, arraigned on I
similar charge, was dismissed on thi
payment of costs.
For drunkenness, George DENLY wa.
fined 81 and costs. while Frank Flana
gan was dismissed
The case of Peter Mann, charged with
larceny, was held up until tomorrow
morning awaiting the action of tn,
Jersey authorities.
Evening journal., 1900-04-30

Philadelphia, have returned to their
Summer residence near Rockford,
in Brandywine hundred.
Miss Nellie Stevenson, Of Arlington,
Pa, has been spending week with
Mrs. Alfred S. Elliott.
Miss Louise Covington. who has been
visiting Mrs. Helen r. Bradford, re-
turned to her home In Snow Hill, Md.
this week.
John Morris is in New York on busi-
ness He will go to Altoona, Pa, To-
night
Mrs. Sarah c. Bell and her daughter
Miss Martha Bell. OF Elizabeth City, N
c.. will arrive in this city tomorrow
on q visit to Mrs. Bells son, Jerome b.
Bell, In West Ninth street.
Miss Geno Davis. OF Washington, was
married on Saturday to Mason p. We'll
Ter, Of the same city, in Baltimore. The
bride As known to many Wilmington
people, having frequently visited here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harvey b. Pennington
have returned home from Washington
where they spent their honeymoon. and
are now at home at No. 7l4 Jefferson
street
Dr. Charles Marvel. OF Richmond, In.
diana, Is visiting his brother, JOSIAH
Marvel here.
Mrs. Anthony Deverell has so far re.
covered from her severe illness as tC
be able to sit up
spottswood Garland went to New
York this morning to attend the an.
nual congress OF the Sons OF the
American Revolution.
Evening journal., 1900-04-30
WEDDING
In ST. PAUL'S
Ceremony Uniting Miss Far
men and Mr.. HaPkins
Delightful Tea Given by M rs
Jones and Miss Jones on
Saturday Evening

All communications intended for inser-
tion In this column should be addressed
TO Society Editor care OF the Evening
journal. Communications should be
written on one side OF the paper only.
Evening journal., 1900-04-30
sAvEDHoRsEsFRoM DROWNING
Runaway Team Stopped at Brink of
Christiana River

But for a good sprint ON the part of
NJ. f. Montgomery, a colored driver for
George w. Bush and Sons Company, a
pair Of valuable draft horses would
have dashed into the Christiana river
from the French street wharf this
morning.
Montgomery was driver Of the team,
and had left his horses standing along
side the company's French street Of
hce while he went into the building.
The horses became frightened at a
passing train OF cars and ran down
French street towards the water. Mont
gomery saw the animals start and he
ran after them. IL was within about
fifteen feet from the edge Of the wharf
when he stopped the frightened ami
mails. It looked for a time as If the
horses and their driver would find q
wet berth in the river
Evening journal., 1900-04-30

All communications AIlttIQfa A9i AliNNA-
tlon In this column should be addressed
TO Society Editor. care OF the Evening
journal Communications should be
written on one side OF the paper only.
Miss Mary Farnen was married to
Dennis T.. Harl5ins in ST. Pauls r. @.
Church, Fourth and Jackson streets, on
Saturday afternoon at $3.50 o'clock. The
pretty ceremony was performed by the
Rev. John ]. Connolly in the. presence
OF many relatives and friends OF the
young couple.
Miss Mary Traynor was maid OF
honor, and William I. Harkins, bro
ther of the bridegroom, acted as best
man. The bride wore a charming
frock of white satin, trimmed with
chiffon, and a veil Her bouquet was OF
bride roses. Miss Traynor wore a
gown OF white point d esprit lace over
white silk, and carried pink carnations.
Following the ceremony a reception
was held at the home OF the brides
parents, No. 90S Lancaster avenue.
Those present were: Mr.. and Mrs.
William Harkins, Miss Kate Harkins.
Miss Florence Harkins, Miss Marjorie
Harldns, Miss Mamie Harlins, Martin
Harldns, Mr.. and Mrs. John p. Farnen,
Miss Lizzie Farnen, Dennis T. Sheri-
dan, Miss Nellie BiclSta, John Mccain,
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Bickta, Mr.. and
Mrs. Edward Bickta. Mr.. and Mrs.
Francis Flickinger, Joseph Flickinger,
Mrs. Grant, Ernest Grant, James Lat
timer, William Conner. James Martin.
James File, James Kerrigan, Mr.. and
Mrs. James J. Riley, Miss Mary Cole.
Elmer Bickta, Miss Eva Moulten, John
farnen, Miss Katie Farnen. Miss Anna
Bickta Miss Nettie Farnen, William
Farnen, John Farnen, Miss Bessie Ri
ley, Miss Jennie Farnen, David Faraen.
Moses A. FARRELL, John McCrea, Mr.. and
Mrs. William Greer, Miss Ruth Har-
wood, Mr.. and Mrs James Greer Miss
Bessie Lacy, James KeJwn and Miss
Jennie Glenn.
Evening journal., 1900-04-30
CLUE TO AssAILAKTs
DR., Cardeza Believes He Knows Who
Guilty Ones Are

Claymont Del, April S0-Dr. J. T.
NJ. Cardeza and his coachman, Henry
Jefferson, who were murderously as
saulted in the formers stable, last
Tuesday night, by two masked colored
men, believe that they know the guilty
parties, and warrants viii probably be
sworn out for the arrest of two col
ored men who hung around DR.. Car
deza's house, counting two Of the
servants.
jefferson complained to the doctor
about It, and the latter told him to
warn them of the premises.
Evening journal., 1900-04-30
STEEL COMPANY
WANTS DAMAGES

Superior Court, at its May session,
will try the case of the Diamond State
Steel Company vs.. the Johnson Forge
Company. Although no papers have
been filed I'm the case, the action is
said 10. be one for $4,000 for alleged
violation Of agreement.
II is said that when the Diamond
State Steel Company was organized the
Johnson Forge Company agreed to
merge its plant with the new corpora
tion, but afterwards refused, hence the
suit.
Evening journal., 1900-04-30
THINKS NO CRIME
WAS INTENDED

Mrs. Virginia West, Of No. 1O1l Kirk
avenue, who was made sick one day
last week by eating meat which Is
supposed to have containeda poisonous
chemical. consulted with Deputy Attor-
ney-General Peter l.. Cooper on Sat
urday. She showed to Mr. Cooper a
piece Of the meat OF which the family
had eaten, but as Mr.. Cooper was not
of the opinion that poison had
been Intentionally placed in It, he re-
fused 10 act in the case.
Mrs. West has since placed the meat
in the hands Of a chemist for analysis.
Evening journal., 1900-04-30
LoCoMoBILE sATIsFAcroRY
Banks Brothers VIII Soon Bring il
to Wilmington

Banks Bros, Of Hockessin, hope to
have finished in two weeks one of the
locomobiles which are now being built
by them.
A four and one-half horsepower We
hicle, operated by gasoline, was given
a trial run last Thursday. The en-
gine worked admirably and gave
every indication of lasting success. The
vehicle will accommodate four per-
sons, is deliberately finished, and will
be one Of the neatest horseless wagons
that will appear ON the city streets. AS
soon as it is finished II will be
brought to this city by Charles NJ.
Banks
Evening journal., 1900-04-30
DISCUSSION bY Preaohers

DR.. w. L. S. Murray read a paper on
his Impressions Of the Eeumenical
Conference in New York before the
members Of the Preachers Association
this morning. 1t was discussed until
the hour Of adjournment A commit
tee was appointed to nominate officers,
who will be elected at the meeting
next Monday. At that meeting the
Rev. j. W. Easley will open discus
sion on the relation Of children to the
church
Evening journal., 1900-04-30
MESSENGER BOYS INJURED
Three Were Off Duty for Repairs
Last Week

Three messenger boys in the employ
of the Postal Telegraph Company were
off duty last week and laid up for re-
pairs of injuries received in the dis
charge of their duties.
Walter Trablo was knocked down by
an electric car and his arm bruised and
cut.
Harry Thompson and Charles Smith
both messengers, collided at Ninth and
Monroe streets. Both tumbled from
their wheels and Smith ran a nail into
his hand, while Thompson sustained a
black eve.
Evening journal., 1900-04-30
CARFLoAT FOR "PENNsY'
Jackson & Sharp Company's Latest
Contract From Railroad

Work will soon be begun by the
Jackson and Sharp Company on the
250-foot carfloat for the Pennsylvania
Railroad Company The float will be
for sea service, and will be thirty-three
feet wide.
Carfoat No. 50, built for the railroad
company, was launched from the
ccmpany's yard on Saturday afternoon,
and was towed to Jersey City yester-
day by the tug Refuge. The float left
the yard about noon yesterday.
Evening journal., 1900-04-30
TROOP ARRIVES TOMORROW
With Lumber to be Discharged at
Local Shipyard

At o'clock tomorrow afternoon the
Drit sh bark Kate +. Trjop will arrive
at the wharves of the jackson and
Sharp Company. She will discharge
100000 feet of Oregon pine, after which
she will go up the river to the Harlan
and Hollingsworth yard, where she
will discharge the remaining 476,O0O
feet of her cargo of lumber.
The Troop has been lying in the
Delaware river just outside the Chris
tiana, and has placed about 136. 900 feet
of lumber on lighters and sent it to
Cramps shipyard, in Philadelphia. Be
fore this consignment of her cargo was
removed the Troop drew twenty-one
feet of water and was afraid to venture
up the Christiana river.
Evening journal., 1900-04-30
TO SUMMER AT OAK ORCHARD
Brief Items Of Interest About
Georgetown People
Special to the Evening Journal.

opecldI 70 the Evening Journal
Georgetown, Del. April 30.-Miss
Laura Johnson is the guest Of friends
in Snow Hill. Nd.
DR.. Edward McCabe, OF Dagsboro
was In town Friday morning
Joshua Atkins. Of Milisboro, was in
town last week
Miss May Lynch is on a short visit tC
Selbyville.
w. r. Records, Of Laurel, was a re
cent visitor.
Robert p. Davis has purchased {
building lot at the well-known pleas
ure resort Oak Orchard. and will soOr
begin the erection Of a handsome Sum.
mer cottage there.
Evening journal., 1900-04-30
Moore 8 Sons BuiIding Lighters

Ten derrick lighters will be built by
the Enoch Moore and Sons Company
for the Pennsylvania Railroad Com
pany. They will be used in the New
York harbor, and will be eighty feet
long. twenty-eight feet beam and nine
and half feet depth of hold.
Evening journal., 1900-04-30
Want More Members

Consideration of the proposition to
suspend the entrance fee to the Sons
Of Delaware for active junior and
nonresident members until such time
as the membership of the association
is increased to $50, will be taken up
at a meeting of the society to be held
i'm Philadelphia tonight.
Evening journal., 1900-04-30
Reports on Church Natter

There Will be general congrega-
tional meeting Of st. Johns p. E.
Church in the parish house next
Thursday evening. The vestry and
other officials Of the church viii make
reports.
Evening journal., 1900-04-30
Truck in collision

While exercising about 10 o'clock
this morning the Phoenix truck col
lided with q stone hitching post in
front of the residence of Mrs. Grein-
er, Fourth and Franklin streets,
breaking it off to the ground. 1t will
be replaced at the expense Of the fire
company.
Evening journal., 1900-04-30
CHALLENGES the State

L. G. Turner, Of this city. has issued
a challenge to any person in the state
to compete with him in cakewalk. It
is his desire that the contest be held
at DoclSstader's Theatre either on
Thursday or Friday evenings.
Evening journal., 1900-04-30
Mr.. speakman Buried

Service over the remains Of John
spealSman was held at his late home at
Hockessin yesterday. and interment
was made at Red Clay Creek Gene
terry. The funeral was largely at
tended.
Evening journal., 1900-04-30
READY TO TRY THE PIERCEs
Jury Will be Drawn in Media To-
morrow

Media, Pa, April SO.-The petit jury
which will try James and "Pinney''
Pierce for the murder of George B.
Eyre, the Chester clubman, will be
drawn from the wheel in Media Court
House on Tuesday, and the fact is ex-
citing great interest as to whom they
will be.
The defense is all ready to go on
with the case, and the commonwealth
will have to be. 1t was at the latter's
request the case was continued at last
court, and if they are not ready this
time the boys will be entitled to their
freedom.
Evening journal., 1900-04-30
New Pen For Live stook

There viii shortly be built a new
pen for loading live stock in cars of
the p, w. a b. railroad. The pen will
be largely constructed Of stone. and
viii replace the frame one now located
near Seventh street crossing.
Evening journal., 1900-04-30
Meeting of Teachers

In West Presbyterian Church to-
morrow evening, at 7.30 o'clock, the
regular weekly meeting Of the Teach
ers' Training Class will be held. The
lesson for the following Sunday will be
given for primary, intermediate and
senior class.
Evening journal., 1900-04-30
much interest was Manifasted

Much interest was manifested in
Saturday nights meeting of the Penn
Social Club, which was held at the
home Of Sarah and Lucy Blackburn.
near Union. Among the visitors were
Miss Bessie Richards, of New Garden
Pa, and Joseph Eastburn, Of this city.
The circle adjourned to meet in two
weeks at the home Of Mrs. Pennington,
near Mermaid.
Evening journal., 1900-04-30
Oda Fellows Win Smoke

Columbia Lodge of odd Fellows will
give a smoker to its members and
friends in the lodge room on Friday
night Other entertainment has been
provided, and a delightful time is an
ticipated.
Evening journal., 1900-04-30
Broken Axle DELAYS Cars

About o'clock this morning an axle
OF one Of Warner & Co.'s wagons
broke at Front and Monroe streets,
delaying cars and street traffic for
about fifteen minutes.
Evening journal., 1900-04-30
Firemen to Entertain

On Sunday. May 13, the Washington
Fire Company will entertain members
of the Washington Company, of Read
ing. At noon the Ulrica will take the
party on a trip down the Delaware
river
Evening journal., 1900-04-30
Death Of James LOuden

James llouden, aged SO years. died on
Saturday OF dysentery, after short
illness. Thief uneral will take place
from his late residence. 10. 20i West
Fifth street, tomorrow. nterment be-
Ing made In Mt ZiOn Cemetery.
Evening journal., 1900-04-30
Gave a Delightful Tea

Mrs. William Jones and Miss Adeline
Jones gave a delightful tea at their
home, on Delaware avenue, on Satur-
day afternoon, which was one Of the
after-Lenten events of the season.
Many Of their friends called during the
afternoon.
Evening journal., 1900-04-30
Slight Fire Fxtingnished

Officer Riley extinguished a fire at
Fourth and Madison streets about 1
o'clock yesterday afternoon, which had
been caused by a lighted match being
thrown into a barrel Of rubbish. No
DAMAGE was done.
Evening journal., 1900-04-30
Shipped 1 arge Drill

BY freight this morning the Hilles
and Jones Company shipped a large
drill to Columbia, Pa. The machine
is what is known as No. 5, and is a
heavy tool.
Evening journal., 1900-04-30
win Cut Off water

According to directions received by
Chief Engineer Bond, of the Water
Department, those falling to pay their
water taxes today will not be allowed
10 use the city water.
Evening journal., 1900-04-30
Local Workers win 4 ttend

Wilmington members Of the Amalga-
mated Steel Workers Union will at
tend a meeting OF the union to be held
In Philadelphia tonight. Business OF
much interest to the union is 10 be dis
cussed.
Evening journal., 1900-04-30
Bayard Legion BAH

Those failing to be present at the
Bayard Legion Ball, which will be held
in Turn Hall tonight. will miss a
great treat. Elaborate preparations
have been made for the affair, the ad-
mission to which is ST.
Evening journal., 1900-04-30
To Present President,s portrait

Hugh c. Browne viii present to the
East Side Republican Association to-
night three quarter size photograph OF
President William Mckinley. Speech
making will follow the presentation.
Evening journal., 1900-04-30
Two saturdaY Ban Gamns

On Saturday afternoon the Street
and Sewer Department baseball team
was defeated by the Board of Health
team. The Rosebud Seniors baseball
team defeated the Victor Seniors by
the score of 21 to IL.
Evening journal., 1900-04-30
MARKET PEOPLE COMPLAIN
Say They Have No Room to Sell
Their Wares

Complaints nave been made TO the
Street and Sewer Department by per-
sons having stands in the street mar
kets relative to the space which was
which has now been abandoned. Last
year both King and Madison streets
were spaced by the department. leav-
ing a couple of feet, which enabled the
dealers to pass back and forth from
the pavement to the street at Will.
Under the marking OF the new clerk,
however. these spaces have been closed.
more wagons having been placed IN a
square, which compels the market peo-
pie to make a considerable detour be-
fore they can get on to the pavement.
Evening journal., 1900-04-30
NAV Week Vacation

Pupils OF the public schools will
have their May vacation next week.
Friends School is closed this week
while the annual quarterly meeting of
the Friends Society is being neld.
Evening journal., 1900-04-30
Mr.. Laokex Has Recovered

Frank D. Lackey, of the firm Of J. r.
Moore & Co., was able to be at his Of
flee this morning for the first time in
three weeks. He will go to Atlantic
City tomorrow to stay one week.
Evening journal., 1900-04-30
Rosebuds Seek chnllenres

All challenges sent to the Rosebud
Club should be addressed to
No 504 Church street. The club is
anxious TO hear from any club COM
posed Of players not over IA years OF
age.
Evening journal., 1900-04-30
10 Represent Union church

Union NJ. E. Church has elected J. r.
Kilmer to represent IL at a meeting Of
the trustees Of the Brandywine Camp
Association, which will be held next
Thursday.
Evening journal., 1900-04-30
Abroad in Paperls Interest

Mrs. Samuel Swift and child, Of New
York, are the guests Of Mr.. Swlft's par
ents. Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Swift. They
will remain in this city until Mr.. Swift
returns from Europe. where ne is in
the interest Of the New York Mail and
Express. of which paper he is the music
critic.
Evening journal., 1900-04-30
Another CONTRACT FOr Coaches

Three passenger coaches will be built
by the Jackson and Sharp Company
for the New York, Ontario and West
ern Railroad Company. Work will bs
begun on the contract in a few days.
Evening journal., 1900-04-30
Water Tank in Position

Workmen of the Park Commission
this morning put in position The big
water tank in the tower now being
built in Rockford Park The tank
holds about 5000 gallons Of water.
Evening journal., 1900-04-30
Mill Boss Cotnerine Promoted

Alfred Catherine. formerly mill boss
for the Diamond State Steel Company
in the Old Ferry mill has been pro
NOTED. He is now one of the vlce-su-
perintendents.
Evening journal., 1900-04-30
Bishop at St. Johns

Bishop Coleman win make his an
nual visitation to ST. Johns Church
next Sunday He will preach. as we'll
as conduct confirmation services.
Evening journal., 1900-04-30

II you want good Turkish cigarettes
we have them at 3iS Market street
George M. Peirco manager.
Evening journal., 1900-04-30
BEWARE OF OINTMENTs FOR CA
TARRH THAT CONTAIN MERCURY.

AS mercury will surely destroy the sense
81 smell and completely derange the
whole system when entering 1t through
the mucous surfaces Such articles
should never be used except on prescrip-
damage they Will do Is ten fold 10 the
good you can possibly derive from them.
Halls Catarrh Cure. manufactured by r.
]. Cheney q Co, Toledo, o., contains no
directly upon the blood and mucous sur
faces OF the system. Ia s1ying Halls
Catarrh Cure be sure you get the genu-
ine. IL Is taken internally and made IN
Toledo. Ohio. by +. j. Cheney & Co. Tes-
tlmonisls free
Sold by Druggists. price 75c per bottle.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Evening journal., 1900-04-30

Don't open door with an axe, use a
key! Don't open your bowels with
mercufial pill poison, use Cascarets
Candy Catharucl Druggists, 10c., 25c.,
SOC.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1900-08-30
Gigantic Farming ENTERPRISE.

Guthrie, Ok. Aug.-A Kansas City
hrm has entered the grazing country
IN and around Okmulgee, the capt
tai OF the Creek nation, in competi-
ton with the cattlemen who have for
years dominated that region. They
propose to turn the rich valley into
a gigantic wheat field. Already %
900 acres are leased. The Indians
have been receiving % cents an acre
Tor this land for grazing privileges.
The new firm offers % cents an acre
for all lands and 81 an acre for all
land in cultivation and binds itself
to erect a wire fence around each
lease, plant an orchard and erect a
comfortable house.