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Evening journal., 1900-07-30
NHOB FACTORY
FOR DENTON
Will Be Established in That
Caroline Town Soon.
0thAr Items
VUiOH 1UO1l1D

Denton, Nd, July 2s.-Several thou
sand people attended the holiness camp
meeting, near Denton, Sunday Rev. f.
r. Tabler, Of Trappe, conducted praise
service at an early hour in the morn
ing and later the Rev. w. NJ. Knapp, Of
Cincinnati, preached. Mrs Emma Nc
praise service in the afternoon.
Workmen are putting up a line of
telephone poles from Denton to Queen
Anne. The work is being done by the
Bee Line Telephone Company, a local
organization, which contemplates SER
vice for the whole of Caroline county,
an exchange at Denton and connection
with the Eastern Shore telegraph and
telephone lines, which will have an
outlet at or near Elkton, and also con-
nectiOn with the Diamond State service
which has been lately established in a
great many towns in Delaware.
Prof. William S. Grouse who has
been filling the unexpired term OF
School Examiner Nj. b. Stephens, was
on Tuesday elected School Examiner OF
Caroline county. Charles w. Byrn, a
former principal Of the Denton High
School, was some time ago selected fOI
Nilt HoolllOus Dul uttllttU III. GIOIESSOl
Grouse has been in school work foI
many years in Caroline and Talbot
counties. His first position in Caroline
county was that of principal of Preston
Academy. Later he had charge Of St
Michaels High School for more than
twelve years. For several years past he
has been principal of Denton High
/ School.
About $4,000 of the stock of the pro.
posed shoe manufacturing company t.
be organized in Denton has been sub
lscribed in Denton and in Baltimore
city IL is believe that the balance nee
essary-S6, ,000-can be secured. A com
mittee is at work taking subscriptions
with fair prospects of success. A mum
| Der Of enterprising citizens Of DentOI
are at the head if the movement anC
others are interested. The few factorie,
which have been established in DentoI
lately, have greatly increased the bust
ness OF the town and the people arr
appreciating the benefits.
Evening journal., 1900-07-30
MARCUS HOOK PEOPLE
HAVE CAMP MEETING

Marcus Hook, July 29.-There was a
Shout in the camp" at the tent service
and the meeting was one Of the best
OF the SERIES The sermon was deliver
ed by Rev A. d. Giest, of Trainer. and
was very able DISCOURSE The pro
gram for to-day follows; $50 a. m., ex-
perience meeting, In charge OF John
Barlow, Sr., and James r. Gill; 1890
q. m, sermon by Rev Hiram McVey:
p. m, children's meeting; p. m, SER
mon by Rev. George Tompkins pastor
OF Claymont NJ. r. Church; $50 D. m.
Epworth League service; 7.45 D. m.
preaching by Rev Or. Bradley.
The library Of the Methodist Sunday
School, which has been closed to the
scholars for some weeks, was opened
for use to-day
A large shed is being erected at the
yard Of l.. ~ Wood 4 Bro
Mr.. and Mrs Charles Steuland. OF
Pittsburg, are visiting relatives in the
borough.
Air. and Mrs Frank Jones are enter
tanning relatives from Pittshurg. Pa
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry T. Cobb and fam
lily accompanied Ex- Burgess Green and
wife on their New England arip
AN MNNANAf anu AldlUtI ONetndl
teams crossed bats yesterday afternoon
i'm the borough.
The young daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs
G. c. COburn. of Linwood, who has
been sick with cholera infantum, i.
somewhat better.
George Gloss, the one-year-old son o
Mr. and Mrs. George Gloss, is recover.
ing from a sick SPELL
OF relatives and friends in Wilmington
Joe Sing, the Chinese laundryman OF
Market street, says the boxers" il
China are mo good
The only services at the Methods
/ Church to-day were at $50 and preach
ing by the pastor at 1890. The remain
der OF the days services were held a
the tent
Miss Sadie Atherholt is spending
few days with her sister. Mrs. w. I
/ Vernon, on West Ninth street.
Evening journal., 1900-07-30
HAPPY DIVERSIONS OF
BOHEMIA MANOR FOLK

Bohemia Manor, Nd, July 28.-Niss
Edith Dill, of Wilmington, has been
visiting Miss Edith BloOmer.
Misses Clara and Elsie Paxson, of
SummllG Bridge, and Miss Mary Taylor,
OF Wilmington, were the guests Of the
Misses Berry.
spent two days this week with Edward
and Walter Beaston.
The many rains Of this week has done
much good to the growing crops.
Mr.. Cleaver, Of Delaware City, spent
last week with his cousin, Bright Clea-
yer.
Miss Emma Clark is spending a week
In Rehoboth.
Roger Williams is visiting relatives
In Germantown.
Miss Florence Boulden, Of Phlladel-
phia, is the guest Of her cousin, Miss
Fannie George.
William Berry gave a strawride to
some friends on Tuesday evening in
honor Of HIS sisters guest, Miss Nora
Guliett, Of Philadelphia. Those being
present We're: Miss Maud Taylor OF
Wilmington; Misses Clara and Elsie
PaXson, Eugene Paxson, Of Summit
/ Bridge; Harry Cazier, of Kirkwood:
Misses Marian and Matte Cleaver
Bright Cleaver, Mt. Pleasant; Augustus
Nowland, Eddie Beaston, Wallace Beas-
ton, MiddletCwn; Miss Nora Gullett
Philadelphia; Miss Maie Conner. Mid
dletown; Misses Lydie, Myrtle and Efie
/ Berry, Helen Ellison, Messrs. Juliar
Jones, William Berry Roger Williams
bohemia Manor; Maurice Eliason
/ Mt Pleasant.
Evening journal., 1900-07-30
TO REPAIR SMYRNA STREETS
Matter That authorities Of That Town
Will Give Special Attention to
Special to The Evening journal

smyrna, July 2S.-A matter that will
be given much consideration in the flu
ture by the town authorities is the re-
pairing of several pavements in the
principal sections of Smyrna. A number
OF property owners are to be notified
that their sidewalks must be put in good
condition az once
In the past little attention has been
paid TO notices sent out that pavements
must be repaired, the men complied
with the notice by having his man tear
ont brick or two and replace with
new one He continued this practice for
four years. The trouble has been the
notices read repair and the property
owner in many instances would simply
mend the holes and sunEen places. as
did the taxpayer above mentioned
When he was notified 70 renair. he
complied at once. In the future notice,
will be worded so they can no. be mis-,
construed.
Evening journal., 1900-07-30
Woman In JAIN for Assault
SDeoiai to the Evening journal

0DecIaI 10 tne Evening Journal
Elkton, Nd, July 30.-Margaret Nor
rison of Rising Sun, was arrested and
lodged in the Elkton Jail Friday by
Constable Benjamin Briscoe, Of the
Sixth district, on the charge Of assault
with intent to kill her sister, Janette
Morrison. She was brought before
Magistrate Nickle, of Rising Sun, and
held under bail for her appearance al
the September term of the Circuit
Court. She refused to give bail, and
said she would rather go to Jail. Both
OF these women are notorious for theiI
family quarrels the authorities having
had considerable trouble with them
during the last few years.
Evening journal., 1900-07-30
Boys Annoy smyrna PeopIe
speclal 10 the Evening Journal.

Special 10 the Evening Journal
Smyrna. July 2S.--There is a great
deal of complaint about the noise and
ungentlemanly conduct Of a crowd
of young men her who make
a practice of loahng upon the
northeast corner Of Main and Com
merce streets. The street there has
been unoccupied for some time, and
the boys make the steps their head
quarters. It is in the central part OF
the town az the point locally kncwn as
the -Four Corners" and efforts will he
made to have the officers see the nui-
sance is abated.
Evening journal., 1900-07-30
THOMAS BLACKSON
WAS KNOCKED FROM BOAT

The drowning Of Thomas Blackson.
OF Marcus Hook, has east a gloom over
the borough IN which he resided. Tho
report that he had been drowned at
Burtons shipyard was incorrect. for
the unfortunate man was knocked by
the boom OF a boat in deep water. and
sank before assistance could be given
him.
Mr. Blackson, in company with Hem
ry Wiley. also Of Marcus Hook, started
in sail boat for Wilmington, whore
the former intended TO visit his mother
while Mr.. Wiley attended TO some bus.
iness. Owing 10 the way the wind was
blowing, the men were Obliged 10 taci
across the river in order TO get down
the stream. They had sailed to withir
short distance OF the bar. about Op.
osite Lindenthcrpe Park. and wor,
going about when the accident hap.
pened. Mr.. Wiley was steering th,
boat and just about the time the boai
swung around. Mr.. Bl8ckson started {,
walk from the bow o. the boar to th,
stern. His companion called TO him t,
look out for the boom. and said he hat
no sooner spoken than he heard
splash In the water. and knew immedf
ately that Mr.. Blackson had beel
knocked overheard
10 rs the opinion Of many that tn
boom as it swung aroung struck Mr
Blackson with such force as to stul
him, but had not his been the case. h
would have been handicapped by hi
inability to swim and the strong cur
rent and would not have been abe {
have kept above. the surface until assis
lance arrived. The body has not bee
\ recovered.
Evening journal., 1900-07-30
Last Summer Tour TO the North--Tour
20 Canada via Pennsylvania Rail


20 Canada via Pennsylvania Rail-
road
The last tour to the North for the
Summer Of 1900 via the Pennsylvania
Railroad to Canada and Northern New
York will leave August II. The places
visited include Niagara Falls. Thousand
Islands. Rapids Of the st. Lawrence.
Quebec, The Saguenay, Montreal, Au
Sable Chasm, Lakes Champlain and
George, and Saratoga; the trip occupy
ing fifteen days; round-trip rate. SIPS.
The tour will be in charge Of one Of
the Company's tourist agents, assisted
by an experienced lady as chaperon.
whose especial charge will be unescort-
ed ladies'.
The rate covers railway and boat fare
for the entire round trip. parlor car
seats, meals en- route. hotel entertain
ments transfer charges. and carriage
hire.
Fer detailed itinerary, tickets. or anv
additional information, address Tourist
Agent Pennsylvania Railroad Comp
any. 1876 Broadway. New York: SEQ
Fulton street, Brooklyn; 7s9 Broad
street, Newark. n. j.; or George w.
Boyd, Assistant General Passenger
Agerb Broad Street Station, Philadel-
lphia.
Evening journal., 1900-07-30
SWEET CORN INDUSTRY
Canning Of This Product is Increasing
Yearly in Sussex County
specIal ID the EVenlnR Journal.

Bridgeville. Jly 3O.-A large acreage
Of sweet corn is being grown through
out Sussex county this season, and can
ners will consequently experience a
heavy run.
The growing Of corn for canneries
has become a leading industry through
out this section during the past few
years, owing to the fact that farmers
have found it a highly profitable crop
There will also be a big acreage OF
Of tomatoes grown this season.
Evening journal., 1900-07-30
AGAIN LOCALS WIN
This Time They Defeat the Crescent Club
by a Score Of T. TOD
Special to the Evening Journal

"I7'|I"I y" ~ II '1I1II" Jul ~
NV Castle, July 30.-Baseball en-
thusiasts of the city are being afforded
high-class attractions at Battery Park.
Saturday afternoon 500 people Witness
ed an excellent game between the local
club and Hollis Crescents OF Philadel-
phll tie locals winning Dv nc score Of
- to 4. Mcclure pitched for the locals
and although he gave the visitors nine
hits his work was we'll done. Heavy
batting by the locals again won them
the game They got eight hits Off the
delivery of Hersch, Countiss Duffy and
Bacon getting two-base hits and Scar
borough one three-base hit.
The score by innings:
New Castle /. O1 / / 3 O A-i2
Crescent. 800 0. 0 0 0O3 o. 4
Evening journal., 1900-07-30
Celebrated Her Ninetieth BIrthday

specIol % The Evenlng Journal
Newark July 30.-Mrs. Rebecca
Crawford, one OF Newark's Oldest citi-
zens, celebrated her ninetieth birthday
anniversary Friday last, at the home
Of Mr. and Mrs. Charles e. Lowber, on
Main street. During the day many
friends dropped in to congratulate the
good old woman and wish her many
more such pleasant occasions Mrs
Crawford is hale and hearty and in ap-
pearance and actions would not be
taken to be more than rs years old
She is able to perform many household
duties, and she does it without appar-
ent fatigue.
Evening journal., 1900-07-30
List of Trotters for New YorI,

sneclal % the Evenlng Journal
Newark, July 30.-Herman Tyson.
manager Of the Newark farm, will
leave this week for New York with a
string Of trotters. Among the number
are some promising green ones. Mr..
Tyson has been successful in training
trotters, notably among the number
being King Albert. He was started in
three races last year on the grand cir
suit and won all, obtaining a mark Ct
2O9.
Evening journal., 1900-07-30
APPLE CROP LARGE THIS SEASON
Ind There is a Great Demand for Them.
Bic NhinmeltS
Special 70 the Evening journal.

"UOVI0T % INC EN0nlnH IOurnaI
Bridgevillc, July 3O.-The apple crop
in southern Delaware is larger this
season than it has been for many years.
just now there is a brisk demand for
them, and big shipments are being
made from here.
Owing TO the fact that large and fan
cy varieties are now being grown
prices are very good. varying from Sd
to 90 cents per basket
Inferior varieties are hauled to cider
mills, and apple jack viii figure con
spicuously in the campaign this fall.
Evening journal., 1900-07-30
horse kIned hr I.lrhtninr
sneclal 10 the Evenlnr Journal

special 10 the Evening Journal
Iron Hill, Md.-A valuable horse be-
longing to David Appleby. Of Ogleton.
which was grazing in a field on Wed
nesday night was struck and instantly
killed by lightning The animal was
standing under o large tree at the time
and it was distributed. also losing al
Of its branches, and leaving nothinp
but the stump remaining.
Evening journal., 1900-07-30
Big Steamer Carries Flint
cractaf 20 fha Esa,,fno~ To,trnaI

New Castle. July 30.--Loaded with
flint for use Of cr0ckerywaro and china
manufacturers. the British steamship
Henrietta H.. passed up the river yes
terday. The entire shipment came from
Dieppe. France. and the cargo Is an un-
usual one II Is claimed that the
French flint Is the best for the purpose
named and has no equal in the world.
Evening journal., 1900-07-30
Connecting Frog is in Position
gnaclal "a the Evening Journal

New Castle. July 3O-Workmen OF
the Delaware Railroad Company last
night placed in position the aag rails
that connect the Wilmington and New
Castle Electric Railway with the Della
ware city line. The work was done
at night so that traffic on the railroad
would not be interfered with.
Evening journal., 1900-07-30
VarIag on ner Way Homo
SpecIaI d the EvenInE IournaI

New Castle. July 30.-There passed
up the river this morning the Russian
cruiser Variag. on her return from her
trial trip of the coast OF Massachu-
setts which was satisfactorily TO The
Russian naval men aboard the ship. The
Nariag has proved herself the fastest
cruiser anoat
Evening journal., 1900-07-30
Delaware ColIege Footban Dates

Manager Harry L. Maier, of the Della
ware College football team, has ar
ranged for playing the following
games October 6, Franklin and Mar.
shall College, in Lancaster; October 13
Baltimore Medical College, in Balu
more; October 27, Pennsylvania Mill
tary College, in Chester; November 3
Haverford, in Haverford; November II
Ursinus, in Collegeville, Pa.
Evening journal., 1900-07-30
BRIBERY WAS HIS SUBJECT
The Rev. Eugene Thrasher Talks Interest.
ingh in Nazareth Church
Special to The Evonlng JournaI

New Castlg.%mly 3O.-In Nazareth M
r. Church yesterday morning the Rev
Eugene Thrasher preached from the
subject, "A Social Church" and Ia th.
evening from the subject. Bribery, 0I
Salt for q Mess OF Pottage"
The Rev. Father Bernard. who Is
preaching at St. Peters Church in the
absence OF the Rev Il. l.. Brady preach
ed two inspiring sermons yesterday
Service In the Jail was conducted by
members OF the Salvation Army from
Wilmington.
Evening journal., 1900-07-30
Prevented Mad Horses Run

Special TO the Evening Journal
New Castle. July 30.--What might
have been a serious runaway was avert
ed by Officer Harrington Saturday
evening. when he caught two horses
that had broken q strap with which
they were tied IN front OF the jail The
horses ran as far as Harmony street
before they were caught
Evening journal., 1900-07-30
nenths Claims a Raby
speclal % the Evenlng Journal.

Special to the Evening journal
New Castle. July S0.-Heary l..
Churchman. the months old son OF
Henry L.. and Mrs. Carrie Chuechman,
died at his parents home near Stan-
ton on Saturday IntermenI OF the
chuds remains win be made in VII
mlngton and Brandywine cemetery
Wilmington, tomorrow.
Evening journal., 1900-07-30
Reward for Train wreckers

Chester, July 3O-Chief of Police
Berry, Of this city, has offered a reward
of $500 for the arrest and conviction o.
the Folsom train wreckers, who open
ed the switch at the above point Oh
the Baltimore and Ohio railroad three
weeks ago. This, with the $500 offer
ed by the company at the time of the
wreck. it is believed, will induce de.
tectives to make renewed efforts.
Evening journal., 1900-07-30
nIver.Iae rark onsn. ro.morrow

oNVrT1T 20 Ino TV0nIUE IuufHNIl
New Castle. July 30.-Riverside Park
two miles below the city will be opene
20 the public tomorrow. The work Of
erecting buildings thore was finished
to-day. There is a pier extending $50
feet FROM shore at the end OF which is
built a pavilion for the use Of fishing
and grabbing parties Next Summer
band concerts will be given In the park
Evening journal., 1900-07-30
This vacation win bc EnioyabIe

Nn00l0l % fho EV0nlnT J0urnaI
New Castle. July 30.-Tichard Meg
ginson intends to spend his vacation ~
his home town this Summer. He has
hired a naptha launch for one month
and when the opportunity offers he viii
go down the river In the boat He will
take company OF friends down the
river tomorrow
Evening journal., 1900-07-30
Death of Mrs. Eliza Dayett
speclal to the Evenlng JournaI

''T7"'"IT'T =" 0TI' y ITITTI" Jul TI7IT1
Newark, July 3O.-Mrs. Eliza Dayett.
widow Of the late Adam Dayett, died
at the home of her son, J. w. Dayett,
.COoch's Bridge, Saturday last She was
SIS years old. Funeral will be held on
Wednesday, August 1. Interment will
be made at Salem Cemetery.
Evening journal., 1900-07-30
Polander Fined

Special 20 the Evening Journal
New Castle. July 80.-For acting dis
orderly toward a Polander Of Dobbins-
Vile. Saturday night John Maddox was
fined s1.70 by Mayor Boyd yesterday
morning. II was alleged that Maddox
had threatened the life Of the Polandes
but this could not be proven.
Evening journal., 1900-07-30
Lad,s Two Fingers Amnutnted

sneclnl 20 the IvenlnF Journal
Newark, July 30.-On Thursday last
the 6-year-Old son Of Albert Thorp. a
farmer living near Salem Church, while
playing about a hay-cutter, had his
right hand caught in the revolving
blades Of the machine Two Of the lads
fingers were so badly mangled that am
putation was necessary. DR.. Walter II.
Steel performed the operation.
Evening journal., 1900-07-30
Reduced Rates TO Chicago via Penn
s.,Iva,fo accounf a A

Reduced Rates TO Chicago via Penn
sylyania Railroad---Account q. A.
II. Encampment
On account Of the Thirty-fourth An
nual Encampment of the Grand Army
Of the Republic, to be held at Chicago
August 27-31, inclusive the Pennsylva-
MIA Railroad Company will sell excur-
sion tickets from points on its line tc
Chicago. at rate Of single fare for the
round trip.
Tickets will be sold On August 25, 26
adm q, good to return until August 81
inclusive but by depositing ticket with
joint agent at Chicago prior to noon Of
September 2. and the payment Of fifty
cents, return limit may be extended tC
September 80, inclusive.
Evening journal., 1900-07-30
SCHOOL BOARD
AGAIN Will ELECT
This Time an Assistant Prin.
ciipaI Of the Schools
VIII Be Chosen
speeIal % the rvenInr 1oarnal.

New Castle July SO.-At the regular
meeting of the Board OF Education 60
De held to-morrUw night an assistant
principal OF the public schools will be
elected. A woman will be chosen and
there are six applicants for the POSI-
tion. This will be the only item ot
business Of Importance before the meet
ing.
Evening journal., 1900-07-30
NrcGrorv wnI CoIleot Tar

stan Correspondence Evening journal.
New Castle. July 3O.-PaUlck Nc
Grory, collector of county taxes, will sit
IN the mayors Office tomorrow after
noon from 10 until o'clock to receive
taxes.
Evening journal., 1900-07-30
slranne nlsensc Knls Horses

PennsgrOve, July 3O.-Wilbert f.
Sailer, has lost two horses recently by
"a strange disease known as "azatoria.
William f. Tweed. of Williamstown,
has lost a good horse, presumably from
the same disease. and within the past
week a half dozen other horses have
died
Evening journal., 1900-07-30
MAD DOG IN GREENWOOD
Shot Af,er Several Dogs Had Been
Bitten
Special 20 the Evening Journal.

TT---TT y T---T-
Bridgeville, July 30.-A rabid dog
created great CONSERVATION on the
streets Of Greenwood yesterday
The dog ran swapping down the prin-
cipal thCCoughiares which were crowd
ed with pedestrians, and several per
sens narrowly escaped being bitten.
The dog was finally shot, but not
until several dogs had been bitten.
Evening journal., 1900-07-30
FINANCIAL
The Equitable
GUARANTEE and
Trust Company

transacts a general Trust Company
business, giving special attention to
the care Of ESTATES and the exc
cution of WILLS.
1t pays interest on DEPOSITS of
money, all accounts being subject
to check without notice.
1t makes LOANS on Collateral
and Real Estate security.
1t rents SAFE DEPOSIT BOXES
in its Fire and Burglar proof vaults
at So per annum and upwards.
1t stores in its vaults at a moder-
ate expense SILVERWARE, jew
elry and such other valuable arti-
cles as would be insecure II left at
home during the Summer vacation
period.
It manages REAL ESTATE In
all its branches.
OFFICERS:
PRESTON, LEA. President.
OTHO NOWLAND. Vice-Pres. and Treas
]. Il. PENNYPACKER, Sec. and Trust
Officer.
RICHARD REESE. Assistant Treasurer
r. r. MORRISON. Assistant Secretary
NJ. d. CROSSAN. Real Estate Onicer.
9th and Market SITS.
WILMINGTON. DEL
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1900-01-24
sympathy with the Beers.

Washington, Jan. 22.-The Grand
Opera house, the largest auditorium i'll
Washington. was packed to the doors
Sunday night with an enthusiastic audi
ence that expressed its sympathy with the
Beers in their fight with Great Britain.
The speakers included members of both
branches of congress, and ON the stage
were other public men who came merely
to add their moral support. The keynote
OF the speeches was that the Beers were
fighting for their independence as our
torefathers had done in 1878. The gath
ering assembled under the auspices OF the
United Irish Societies, and number of
leading Germans in the city Joined in the
movement. The decorations were Amer
lean flags, with a fair sprinkling of the
green of Erin. Among those who occu-
pied seats on the stage were Senators Ma
son of Illinois, Allen of Nebraska, and
Tillman of South Carolina; Representa-
tives Clark, De Almond and Cochran of
Missouri, Bailey of Texas, Carmack and
Cox of Tennessee, Rhea, Jones and Lamb
of Kentucky, Shafroth of Colorado, Dow
ener OF West Virginia, Myer of Louisi-
ana, Sulzer of New York and Lentz OF
Ohio, and Mr.. Van Sicklen of New York,
and representatives of the United Irish
Societies and others.
large delegation of Americans
and German-Americans from Baltimore
was in the audience.
The meeting was called to order by
the chairman OF the executive committee,
NJ. 7. Moran, the national treasurer of
the Ancient Order of Hibernians, who, af-
ter few words of welcome, introduced
Congressman Sulzer as the presiding of
ficer. Mr.. Sulzer was greeted enthusias-
tically, after which he made talk.