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Evening journal., 1900-03-06
JURY IN FRANTz-GIRARD CASE
COURT TO CHARGE LAWLESS
JURY THIS AFTERNOON.

The defense put in more testimony
in the case of James +. Lawless' ad-
ministratOr VS.. the Pusey and Jones
Company in Superior Court yesterday
afternoon.
James II. Schofeld was a fellow
workman of Lawless when the latter
was killed. Schofield testified that he
held the guy rope Of the derrick.
Captain Edward Kershaw, superin-
tendent of the shipyard Of the Jackson
and Sharp Company. testified that al
most every shipyard had in use der
ricks similar to the one in question.
That he thought that particular der
rick was safe. The last three witnesses
testified during the afternoon were
Elisha II. Fowler, Hiram Corbit and
Stephen Cook.
The prayers OF counsel were submit
ted this morning Harry p. Joslvn
opened before the jury for the plain
tin. He was followed In order by James
w. Ponder and Walter II. Hayes for the
defense, and by William S. Hilieg FOR
the plaintiff
The case Of DR.. Abfam Il. Frantz vs.
the Girard Life Insurance Annuity and
Trust Company will be begun this az
ternoon. The following special Jury
was empaneled this morning: William
Nickery, Thomas N. Stayton. Joshua
clayton. Jr. Julian b. Robinson, Sam
uel Morrison, George w. Gray, Fred
erlck Knots, Ira G.. Mclaughlin.
Frank V. Whiteman. George r. Dono-
van, James NJ. Shakespeare and John
Nivin. William S. Hilles represents
the plaintiff and J. II. Hoifecker is
counsel for the defendant.
The jury will be charged by the
court this afternoon.
Evening journal., 1900-03-06
TRINITY oFFICERs ELEcTED.

The annual election OF Trinity parish
was held yesterday afternoon in the
parish building on Adams street.
Thomas W. Hammond was made Judge
Of election. John s. Grohe was elected
senior warden; Charles M. Curtis.
junior warden. Vestrymen for three
years We're chosen as follows: Thigh
man Johnston. Charles A. Cook and
John Fenton. Mr.. Fenton was chosen
as the special representative Of Holy
Trinity, Old Swedes Church The an
nual meeting Of the yestry last night
reelected Tilghman Johnston secre-
tary, and Edward r. Candy was re-
.elected treasurer for the thirteenth
time, and William T. Mansley was
elected assistant treasurer
Evening journal., 1900-03-06

She asked her daughter, Sophronia,
who he was. and the daughter told her
mother it was one of the Pierce boys.
The last and most important witness
of the day was Mary Cowan. 1t is pre-
sumed that she repeated her sensation
al statement made at the hearing be-
fore Alderman Robert Smith, in Ches-
ter, January 26. This was:
He told me enough to convict him
OF the murder of George b. Eyre. He
confessed everything
Evening journal., 1900-03-06
KANSAS GAME DISTRIBUTED
SEVENTY SEVEN DOZEN PAR
TRIDGES LIBERATED BY THE
GAME ASSOCIATION.

SEVENTY SEVEN DOZEN PAR
TRIDGES LIBERATED BY THE
GAME ASSOCIATION.
seventy-seven dozen Kansas par
tridges created quite an excitement at
the p, w. & b. French street station
this morning. The birds were re-
ceived yesterday afternoon by Presi-
dent Alfred ID. Poole and Stationmas-
ter Thomas B. Brison, of the Delaware
Game Protective Association, and were
this morning shipped to various points
down the state, where they will be lib
Grated.
Eleven dozen were sent to A. B.
Conner, FELTON,; eighteen dozen TO w
r. Cochran, Middletown; eighteen
dozen to Slaughter & Brice, Dover;
six dozen, E. f. Flemming, Harring-
ton; six dozen. II. s. Hardgroves, Sea
ford; three dozen n. S. Carpenter
Delaware City; three dozen, L. Hemp
hill, Delaware City; three dozen
George II. Hollis, Houston station
three dozen, J. E. Tarr Broadkill;
three dozen, j. A. Layton, Frankford;
three dozen, Colonel Houston, Mills.
boro.
Tonight the association expects Il
receive through the United States EX
press Company fifty-four dozen Kan,
sas birds, which will make so far re
ceived something over 200 dozen re
ceived something over 200 dozen. The,
have also ordered 100 dozen more
which will arrive in a few days.
Evening journal., 1900-03-06
sTEVENs DISMISSED.
woULD-BE CITIZEN REJECTED.

Media, March 6-Judge Johnson es-
tablished a rule yesterday when the
first applicants for citizenship appear
cd before him. to the effect that they
must know how to read and write, and
be posted on affairs generally.
A subject Of Italy asked to be made
citizen. What state do you live in?"
asked the court =" Pennsylvania" ="
Who is the governor" George
Washington, said the applicant. He
was rejected.
Evening journal., 1900-03-06
DEATH OF CAPTAIN CLEAvER
INQUEST TO BE HELD AT della
WARE CITY TOMORROW.

Coroner Vandeyer and Deputy Cor
oner Giles viii go to Delaware City to-
morrow and hold an inquest on the
death OF Captain George A. Cleaver.
who died from injuries received by the
explosion of the boiler of the govern
ment launch Caperon, on January II.
Some forty witnesses have been sum
moned and will be examined. Coroner
Nandeyer sent 70 the Quartermasters'
Department, at Washington, d. c., for
the boiler tubes used on the launch at
the time Of the explosion, but received
word that they had been shipped Ia
New York. A request was sent TO New
York for the fiues. but no reply has
been received by the coroner.
Evening journal., 1900-03-06
ROSE HILL FUNERAL.

The funeral OF Benjamin f. Vain
wright, aged 49 years, took place from
his late home near Rose Hill today,
with interment at Lombardy Cemetery.
Members of Minqua Tribe, No. s, I. o.
r. NJ, and Washington Camp, No 4. p.
o. S. A., were in attendance.
Evening journal., 1900-03-06
GROCERY CLERKS FEAsr.

The Wilmington Grocery and Provl-
sion Clerks Association gave a dinner
last night at H. L. Vandegrift's Stand
ard Cafe. A feature OF the dinner was
the presentation of two cakes by re-
Gently married members-H. B. BATHS
and William Greenwell Charles Brad
way, James c. O'Neal and Howard Tur-
ner responded to toasts. Messrs Brooks
and Tobin rendered vocal selections.
Evening journal., 1900-03-06
no VIsIT MInnLErnMN-

William Grant, James Stevenson,
James Sutton and Bud" Jones, Of this
city, will visit Middletown ON Thurs
day next and take part in the prize live
pigeon shooting match, which is to
take place there on that day. Accom-
panying the party will be Peter Nc
Glynn, who took an active part in the
search for George B. Eyres body, and
who will act as stakeholder for the
WilmingtOnians.
Evening journal., 1900-03-06
BOYS FOUND HUMAN SKULL
BONES WASHED OUT OF BURIAL
PLACE BY THE DELAWARE.

This comes from New Castle; Recent
storms have washed away much OF the
soil along the river inthe northeastern
part of the city, and especially at a
point where the Potters' field fronts on
the river.
AS a result, several boys who were
playing near. found a human skull and
some bones there and placed them in a
conspicuous place in Emmanuel Episco-
pal churchyard, where they were seen
by church-goers. A story was started
that body snatchers" had been at
work in the cemetery, and many per-
sons who had relatives buried there
were greatly excited until they found
out the facts in the case.
The bones washed out were those Of
soldier who was shot in the head
during the civil war. They were rein
TERED yesterday.
Evening journal., 1900-03-06
LABORER BADLY INTIrRTD

Lewis Stevenson, Of Pocomoke City,
who boards at No. 204 French street,
this city, and is employed as a laborer
by the p. W. & 3. railroad, was badly
injured this morning by being caught
between a building at the foot of Poplar
street and a moving car. Stevenson's IS
breast was crushed and he sustained
other injuries. He was taken to the
Delaware Hospital by the Phoenix am
bulance.
Evening journal., 1900-03-06
LEvY couRT,s sEssIoN.

Levy Court met this morning and
the commissioners busted themselves
in overlooking the assessment lists.
All the members of the court were
present It was expected that more
balloting would be done for a successor
to Lewis Dickey as trustee of the poor
No action, however, was taken.
Evening journal., 1900-03-06
INJURED AT THE oUARRIEs.

Sylvester George, of No. 80 Kent
mere Place, while at work in the Bran
dywine quarries yesterday afternoon,
was struck by a travelling crane and
painfully injured about the head and
legs. He was taken TO the Delaware
Hospital in the Phoenix ambulance.
Evening journal., 1900-03-06
DISCUSSED NEW CHARTER

There was but one member of Coun-
ell. James B. Oberly. present last
night at the joint meeting OF the new
city charter committee Of the Board OF
Trade and City Council, held
at the boards rooms in the Equitable
building. That portion Of the new char
ter relating to City Council was dis
cussed at length.
Evening journal., 1900-03-06
B. & o. PREFERRED FALLING.

B. & o. preferred stock closed on
Thursday at 1885. on Friday at 79A
opened on Saturday at 70, dropped to
7SA, struggled finally to a close at 70,
on Monday opened at 70, failed to
climb, and at last closed at 1885. al
though Atchison went up a on prefer
red and Is on common.
Evening journal., 1900-03-06
CANDIDATE MAKING CANVASS.

R. Lewis Armstrong. who was Levy
Court commissioner for the district OF
Brandywine, Christiana and Mill
Creek hundreds. for two terms, is max
ing an active canvass for the nomina,
tion as a member Of the court from his
district
Evening journal., 1900-03-06
TO LECTURE TONIGHT.

DR.. G. Stanley Hall, president of
CLARK University, Worcester, Mass.
will lecture before the Primary Teach
ers' Association and the Board of Edu-
cation at the High School this evening.
Dr. Halls subject will be Child
|Study.-Its methods and Results"
Evening journal., 1900-03-06
DAILY TRANSCRIPTS OF TEsTI-
MONY.

Court Stenographer Edward C. Hard
esty is preparing to furnish daily tran
scripts Of the testimony in the Frantz
VS.. Girard Annuity and Trust Com
pany. The stenographer and type
writer's who will be engaged in taking
the testimony and making the tran
scripts are Joseph J. Gilbert, Joseph
Hood, Miss Gilbert. Miss Clara A.
Scott and George w. Lilley.
Evening journal., 1900-03-06
YOUNG FRIENDs' SUPPER

The Young Friends Society will give
supper to its members and friends
next Friday evening at the Friends
School. at Fourth and West streets. Lii
brarian Enos L. Doan win give an in
formal talk.
Evening journal., 1900-03-06
WAGON BROKE nnWN.

AS John Phillips. a huckster. was
driving around the corner Of Eighth
and Broome streets, the left rear axle
.of his wagon broke, spilling the con-
tents upon the street. No other dam
age was done.
Evening journal., 1900-03-06
PAYING STOCK INsTALLMENr.

Stockholders of the United Power and
Transportation Company in this city
are paying the first installment of a
call Of $40 per share made on the stock
of the company some time ago.
Evening journal., 1900-03-06

III ~ ANOA ANAA lON ID itNObA-
BLY, SUFFICIENT TO COMPLETE
THE woRKHoUsE FOR occU-
FANCY. BUT WILL NOT FINISH
1T ACCORDING TO PRESENT
PLANS.
The board Of trustees OF the New
Castle county workhouse met in the
Board of Trade room in the Equitable
building this morning and received the
bids forthe building of the workhouse
at Greenbank, and a power house and
underground passageway For these
bids the various contractors have been
making estimates from the plans which
have been displayed since February 20.
There were seven bidders for the
workhouse, the power house, the tunnel
and the entrance to the tunnel. With
the exception Of a Chester firm, all the
bidders are local contractors. For the
steel cell work there we're four bidders,
all outside concerns.
For the workhouse the A. S. Reed
and Brother Company's bid was the
lowest. $4,000. Lynn & Phillips bid
lowest on the power house and on the
entrance to the tunnel This firms bid
and that of Alfred Downward, $40 per
foot, were the lowest for the tunnel
The Stewart Iron Works, OF Cincin-
natl, o.. bid lowest on the first two
items in specifications. and for furnish
ing cells the Pauley Jail Building Com
pany, OF st. Louis. were lowest.
The bids in detail we're: Workhouse,
George w. Shaeff & Son, Chester, sea-
$50; power house. S6.920: tunnel, $11
per foot; entrance to tunnel. s400
A. S. Reed and Brother Company,
workhouse. SCI 800; power house S4.-
$50; entrance and tunnel, S36.9S.
John B. Johnson, workhouse, S65, ,969;
power house, $1,000; tunnel, sl1 per
foot; entrance. S400.
Calvin /. Swayne workhouse, $6S, ,135;
power house, S5.37l; tunnel, Sl2 per
foot; entrance, S39S.
Lynn & Phillips, workhouse, 1854;
power house, s4,651; tunnel, $40 per
foot; entrance. s255.
Alfred Downward, workhouse, S70-
064: power house, S5.952; tunnel $40
per foot: entrance. S400.
Delaware Granite and Marble Com
lpany. Workhouse, s67,72S.75; power
house, $6,76O; tunnel, $3.50 per foot;
entrance, 1892.
Steel cell work-Flrst item, doors
francs, etc; second item, 10 womens
cells:
Stewart Iron Works, Cincinnati, o.,
first item, S4.9S2; second, $2,4a5; SO
cells, S20.517: eighty additional
cells, SIS, ,7O7: $40 cells, s9O,52i.
Pauley Jail Building Company, first,
81. .226; second. S2,5S030; so cells, Sls,-
1868: so additional cells, SlS,0S7.06;
$50 cells. ss4167.5S.
Champion Iron Company, Kenton,
Ohio, first, s5.966; second, S2,335; so
cells, S20.196; so additional cells, Sl9,-
430; $50 cells, SS5, ,639.
Van Dom Iron Works, Cleveland,
Ohio. first, $4,000; second, S3,33S; so
cells, s24 ,750 so additional cells, $685.
75O; $40 cells, s9s,500.
The trustees believe that they can
begin and complete the workhouse and
the pOwerhouse and At them out to a
condition for occupancy for the appro-
priation in hand But the buildings
cannot be finished. This will require
an additional appropriation. The trus-
tees have set to work on the bids and
will continue until they arrive at a
conclusion as TO who the awards will
be made. This decision may be reach
I'd tomorrow.
Evening journal., 1900-03-06
FUNERAL AT NEW CAsTLE.

Catharine, wife Of James B. Hance.
aged AZ years, of New Castle, was bur-
led from her late home today Mass
was said at st. Peters r. c. Church,
with interment in the adjoining ceme-
terry.
Evening journal., 1900-03-06
BOARD on EDTCATION

At the meeting of the New Castle
Board of Education held last night
Lewis e. Eliason was reelected presi-
dent and c. Edwin Eckles. secretary.
|C. Ferris Jemison. the new member
elected on Saturday, was sworn in.
Evening journal., 1900-03-06
will GIVE A DINNER.

On Saturday evening the Milford
people will give a dinner for the pur-
pose of booming improvements to the
Mispillion river. Senator Kenney and
Congressman Honecker are expected
to be present.
Evening journal., 1900-03-06
COrOner's Jury Inquired Int
the Death of John c. Farra
Last Night.
ACCOUNTS IN BAD SHAPE
A PHYSICAL IMPOSSIBILITY TO
KEEP UP HIS WORK-LETTER TO
HIS WIFE MADE PUBLIC-AUDI-
TORS GOING OVER BOOKS.

Resolved, That John c. Farra came
to his death from gunshot wounds self
inflicted on Sunday afternoon about 2
o'clock, while under a mental aberra-
tion.
Such was the verdict rendered last
night by jury empanelled by Coroner
Vandever to investigate the death Of
John c. Farra, local cashier OF freight
receipts of the Baltimore and Ohio rail-
road, who ended his life Sunday after
noop by shooting himself through the
heart in his office at the railroad sta
tion.
LETTER TO HIS WIFE.
Since Mr.. Farra's death rumors have
been afloat as to the cause of his sui
eide, which have proved most distress
ing to his family. Acting upon the ad-
vice Of friends, Mrs. Farra decided to
make public the letter written by her
husband just prior to his death, and
thereby put an end to the reports cir
Iculated concerning his family relations
A portion Of the letter read before
the jury last night by James F. Hig-
gins contained the following:
How sorry ] am to bring great sor-
row upon you. It is a physical impos-
sibility for me to keep up with the
work ! have to do.
MY accounts are in bad shape, and
| have no time to help myself, and they
certainly get worse because / cannot
pay attention to details and look after
things as / should.
Il do not want to take blame from
myself, but some belongs to the COM
pany. / am sure you will find plenty
Of friends. God bless you ALL Jack"
Other portions of the letter contain
ed reference to wholly family affairs.
which in no way could interest the
public.
TESTIMONY GIVEN.
At the inquest testimony was given
by Patrick Murray the watchman. who
discovered Mr.. Farra's body; Ticket
Agent j. r. Hitch and Baggagemaster
Cramer. The evidence coincided with
the facts published regarding the sui
eide. After hearing the testimony the
jury rendered the verdict as quoted
above.
The jurors were: P. II. Peterson, fore
man. Deputy Coroner Ferris Giles. sec
retary; William r. Belts, H. p. Berry,
f. r. Johnson. c. R. Gilmour, Frank
Dillman, w. II. Coleman and George
ID. Lynn.
EXAMINING ACCOUNTS.
Superintendent of the Philadelphia
Division of the B. e. o Railroad
Travelling Auditor Chilsom, of Balu-
more. and Freight Agent James +. Hig-
gins spent the greater part Of yesterday
going over Mr.. Farra's books. They
found his accounts greatly tangled and
it will take probably a week to
straighten them out and learn the con-
ditiOn Of the finances. Mr.. Higgins
stated yesterday that he did not be-
lieve Mr. Farra was short in his ac-
counts.
The funeral Of the deceased will take
place tomorrow afternoon from his late
residence, No 902 West Ninth street.
Services will be held at the house, and
private interment made at the Will
mington and Brandywine Cemetery.
Evening journal., 1900-03-06
EVENING JOURNAL ads
Talk Out Loud

and carry their message
into the homes.
A sign over the door IS
like whispering to the
people and only those
close by can hear.
Evening journal., 1900-03-06
BANKING HOUSE DIRECTORS.

Yesterday afternoon the following
directors of the Banking House Cor
poration were elected: Henry f. Dure.
Joseph L. Carpenter. Jr, Lewis c.
Vandegrift, z. James Belt, James P.
Winchester, J. Augustus McCaulley
and Samuel N. Trump.
Evening journal., 1900-03-06
FORMER WILMINGTONIAN DEAD.

Word has reached here that w. D..
Pyle, brother of Howard Pyle, Of this
city. died Of pneumonia in Colorado
where he went nine years ago to accept
a position.
Evening journal., 1900-03-06

FUNERAL OF JOSEPH S. WHEELER
The funeral of Joseph S. Wheeler,
who died ON Sunday. will take place to-
morrow afternoon.
Evening journal., 1900-03-06
bids ON COUNTY
WORKHOUSE
Several Contractors Try for the
WOrkhouse and FOu- for
Cell Work.
WILL MAKE AWARD SHORTLY

THE APPROPRIATION is PRoBA-
BLY, SUFFICIENT TO COMPLETE
THE wORKHOUSE FOR OCCU-
FANCY, BUT WILL NOT FINISH
1T ACCORDING TO PRESENT
PLANS.
Evening journal., 1900-03-06

Advertising Connects the Buyer
With the Seller. A Good Me-
dun The Evening Journal.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-10-14
GRAND PROMOTER.
Major CrOfoOt UnfoIds n chem and
Pays a Debt.

Copyright, 1900. by c.. B. Lewis.)
AS the man turned into the doorway
leading up to Major Crofoot's Office he
had a look of determination on his face.
AS he assembled the we'll worn stairs
his tread showed responsiveness. As
he banged the majors door open and
entered he had the air of a creditor
who'd get his money or carry away his
pound of flesh. The major was in. He
sat at his desk smoking a very short
stub of cigar, but as the door opened
he whirled with a bland smile on his
face, and, rising, with both hands held
out, he exclaimed:
well now, but this is truly a coin
cidence-a coincidence! Come right in.
my dear fellow-come right in"
"Oh, III come in fast enough" an
swered the caller as he suited the ac-
ton to the words and came to a halt
in the middle of the room Now,
then, no more skulking and lodging.
You owe me $40 borrowed money, and
l want it right off the reel"
My dear Mr.. Shine said the major
as he took a last puff at his stub, Fyou
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by the way" said the man who had
stopped at a farm house 70 water his
horse. "hfteen years ago a poor bog
came this way and you took him in"
"Yes?" queFied the farmer. somewhat
surprised.
You we're kind 70 him" went on the
stranger. You fed him, gave MIN words
OF encouragement and an old suit u
clothes, put five shiIisugs in his pocket
and sent him on bis way rejoicing rio
told you at the mesthat he never could
forget your kindness. Am I rightY'
Il believe you are" replied the old
pan.
"He said that IL he mospered no
would see that you never had occasion
to regret your kindness to a poor, strug-
cling lad"
Lands sakei" exclaimed the farm
er's wife, e~xcltediy. 1T sounds almost
Ike a fairy tale. don't it,"
@WelI." continued the stranger. "he
roId me 70 tell you that he is still
poor"
and as he drove away the farmer
went out and kicked the pump viciously,
While his wife threw a rolling pin 1t
| the chickens.-Londor AnswerA
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plexion, and to give my own anne
l went to a drug store only two blocks
away and gave his name, and when
he discovered this he was highly in
dignant for a day and rather expected
to be thrown out. However, in the
course of three or four days he deyel-
oped another plan. After coaching the
old wife he left me alone with her for
the first time, and she begged me to
get her some laudanum for ~toothache
and not mention the matter to him. 1t
was easy to tell that she had been
coached what to say. and | refused TO
buy the drug. A few days later, as !
was preparing her a soup, / had 70
leave the kitchen for a minute. When
returned the soup was giving out a
strange odor, and, being satisfied that
the husband had poisoned it. l Of
course. threw it away. He seolded
about my waste, but when l looked
him quare in the eyes he dropped his
and had no more to say.
l had been with the Dysons five
weeks when the climax came. The Old
woman was holding her own. If not get
ting better, and the husbands impa-
thence had a savage edge to it. Their
bed room was on the north side OF the
house. All along on that side was ?
deep excavation for q factory. and the
cellar was full of stones and water
From the bed Dom window the dis
lance TO the cellar bottom was all Of
thirty feet. / slept on the west side,
with two rooms and two doors between
Us, but so poorly built was the house
that il voices were raised above a whis-
per they could be heard, and there were
also many cracks and c~reyices to peer
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had an Office next door. We
became acquainted. You learned that
was temporarily embarrassed, and,
sizing me up as an honest, ambitious
man, who would ultimately overcome
his bad luck, you kindly forced a $40
bill upon me one day."
Il deny it," shouted MI. Shine.
"Why, hang it, you were annoying me
every day for a month before l let you
have the money, and you told me a
thousand lies to get it,"
when you so kindly forced that
money upon me-" continued the major
as he smiled and walked, II said to
myself that some day would repay
you a thousand fold. 1t was your trust,
your confidence, in me that touched
me. l was almost unknown to you.
For all you knew l might be a dead
peal. You had only your judgment to
go on, but your judgment was right.
This very morning l should have tele-
graphed you to call in"
'Oh, you are going to pay, M"
Major Crofoot always pays his
debts, sir, and in some cases he re-
turns 500 for 81. 1t will be so in this
case. I could have paid you back long
ago, but was waiting to make it a
memorable occasion for you. The time
has arrived. My dear fellow, let MS
shake hands"
What for? You owe me $40. You
say you are going to pay It. l don't
see the object of shaking hands"
Eyes, you truly cast your bread upon
the waters" said the major as he plac-
ed the width Of the room and Looked