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Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-07-26

There is place in the middle OF th.
Pacific ocean we'll known to mariners
where there is never any Christmas
day. This is owing to its being il
the 1SOth degree of longitude anc
directly opposite to Greenwich, and
therefore, II hours ahead of Green
wich time. In journey around the
globe the other IL hours would have
to be marked out of the navigator's
calendar. and if this point crossing
the antipodes is touched Christine
eve then there can be no Christmas
day.
Kansas can boast perhaps of tn.
smallest woman now alive. Her name
is Helen Powers, and her home is witt
her parents at Wetmore, in Brown
county. She is now "a years old. bu
she has never grown bit since the
age of three. A local paper print.
her picture as she appears playing
with pair OF rabbits, and really they
are nearly as big as the baby-likt
figure beside them. ''She was takel
with severe illness at the age O
three" says the paper, ''and she has
never grown any larger. She has the
intelligence Of a bright child of three. :
Evening journal., 1900-02-19
AN ATTEMPTED SUICIDE
FRED FISHER sLASHED HIMSELF
WITH A RAZOR LAST NIGHT

Despondent because his housekeeper
Henrietta Quarhue, had LETT him, Fred
Fisher of No. 211 Orange street. at
tempted suicide last night by cutting
his throat and wrist with a razor.
Fishers attempted to end his life in
the cellar Of his residence. where by
the light Of a candle he stood over an
iron sink and slashed himself After
committing the deed Fisher proceeded
to the floor above and wanderd from
room to room leaving a trail Of blood
behind him.
AS death did not come as soon as he
expected. Fisher again descended 70 the
cellar and unlocking a rear door
went out 10 the fence in the yard which
separates his place from that of An
drew Mcguire and pounded violently
upon the fence. The noise attracted
the attention Of Elwood Tribbet, whom
Fisher informed of his act.
Tribbett ran to Second and Shipley
streets and notified the police and Off
GERS Davidson and Lyons responded.
Upon arriving at Fishers house they
found him in the cellar covered with
blood. He stated that he had been try
ing to kill himself.
Captain Black sOCn arrived and Fish
er was sent TO the Delaware Hospital
in the patrol wagon Upon examina-
ton Of the wounds the physicians ex-
pressed the belief that the mans
wounds were not fatal and today he is
resting easy.
The cut in Fishers throat extends
from ear tc ear but is deeper on the
right side The arteries Of his LETT
wrist were severed and great difficulty
was experienced in stopping the flow
OF blood.
On Saturday a week ago Fisher b
housekeepor. left, after disposing OF
many OF the household goods. She Went
to No. 735 Fitzwater street, Philadel-
phia. to live with an Italian from this
city it is said. Her departure caused
Fisher TO become respondent. and he
scld his remaining goods. leaving the
house destitute of a piece Of furniture.
He is butcher by trade.
Evening journal., 1900-02-19
ESCAPED FROM JAIL
JOSEPH TOAlLINsON CUTS HIS
WAY OUT OF PRISON.

Joseph Tomlinson. colored. cut his
way out through the roof of New Castle
jail last night and made his escape.
Tomlinson was serving years SEN
tence for cutting Isaac Anderson, col
cred, during a fight on the coast last
summer. He was confined together
with a number of other colored men.
in the bum cell" To reach the cell
ing Of the cell which is about 10 feet
above the floor. it was necessary for
the prisoner to stand upon the shoul-
ders Of one OF his companions. After
the plaster had been removed It was
only necessary to cut through an inch
pine board and remove the tin from
the roof.
Upon reaching the roof Tomlinson let
himself down over the wall by means
Of rope made from strips OF q blanket.
AS he came down over the wall q
small boy who was passing noticed him
and informed Officer Tobin who i'm
mediately notified Sheriff Taylor that
one of his prisoners had escaped Tom
linson had too great start. however.
TO be overtaken. The sheriff az once
telephCned to the local authorities. to
be on the lookout for the escaped pIis-
oner as he had the regulation prison
uniform on. IL is not thought that
Tomlinson can have gone far unless he
changed his clothing.
Evening journal., 1900-02-19
LOCAL NEWS NOTES

"A charter was granted at Dover on
Saturday TO the American Sterilizing
Company. Of Wilmington, with a capt
tai stock Of 100000
The Journeymen House Painters
Association viii hold its regular
monthly meeting this morning
The clearings cf the Wilmington
banks last week were sl.016.27l, com
pared with S647G2 for the same period
last year.
-Ignatius Muskowvitch was rescued
from deep snow drift last night By
Conductor McCallin, OF the Whining
ton and New Castle Railway.
Mrs. Alexander Stanley. Of No. 90l
West Third street 10 suffering from in
juries from fail on Saturday after
noon.
Wilmington Lodge Of Elks viii
initiate twenty-five new members to-
night.
Many amateur photographers were
seen ploughing through the snow ON
the Brandywine yesterday.
-Asbury Olivet and Asa Short. OF
kenton, aged g. SO and "a years re-
spectively, have been admitted to the
Delaware State Hospital fcr the In
sapo.
The Reilly Lyceum Association
win give euchre party tomorrow
night
Evening journal., 1900-02-19
DELAYED BY WRECK
TRAINS ON THE b. & o. HINDERED
BY MORE BAD LUCK.

Eight cars Of a train on the Balu-
more and Ohio railroad loaded with
grain, were wrecked Saturday evening
at Snowy Creek. Nd. Both tracks
were blocked and trains delayed for
several hours
Baltimore and Ohio passengers have
a hard time of it If they are in a
hurry, it's through trains suffer so
many delays. even without interference
of these wrecks. It's Schedule calls
for connections from its long winding
lines from the West. whose trains limp
IN In a regular and haphazzard scrt of
way, being often late OF course when
train starts late from Washington
or Baltimore, for instance. other trains
having prior rights of way take pre-
cedence and the passengers for New
York &c, there by and by In the race
between roads, from Washington to
New York. the Baltimore and Ohio is
handicapped by its Western lines.
Evening journal., 1900-02-19

New York and Boston south-bound
express train No. 127 which is due at
the p, W. & B. French street station
at 8 o'clock. was over two hours late
this morning, due to snow drifts, and
was known as second section of train
No. 1. Exceedingly fast time was
made by this train between Philadel-
phia and this city this morning She
left the former city at 1906 o'clock and
arrived at the French street station at
10.40, making the run in thirty-four
minutes, making but one stop.
Evening journal., 1900-02-19
nErIrIoN nIsMIssEn-

In United States Court Saturday af-
tcrnocn Judge Bradford handed down
decl-ion Jpn the case OF Dr. a. r..
Frantz vs.. the receivers OF the VIII
mington Dental Manufacturing Com
pany. DR.. Frantz asked TO be a pre-
ferred creditor TO the amount Of SCI .O00
but his petition was denied by the
master appointed TO hear the case
Judge Bradford confirmed the masters
decision, and Dr. Frantz viii now be
relegated TO the class Of ordinary cred
itOrs
Evening journal., 1900-02-19
FUNERAL PREVENTED BY SNOW
CHILD THAT DIED or DIPHTHERTA
COULD NOT BE BURIED

On Friday Lewis the elght-year-old
sen Of Mr. and Mrs. William Boulden
cf Marshaliton died OF diphthsua. He
was 10 have been buried yesterday at
Cherry hin, hid. about Elk miles be-
low Newark.
The body could not be taken on the
trains and the funeral party started
in the mcrning for the cemetery The
carriages which contained the party
had TO give up the journey after having
gone about mile from Marshantcn
The snow was driited 70 such an exc
tent that the wagons could net bl
drawn through IT, An attempt viii b,
rade today TO reach the cemetery.
Evening journal., 1900-02-19
DELAWARE ROAD BLOCKED.

Immense snow drifts formed on Sat
urday night on the line OF the Della
ware division Of the r., W. & 3. rail-
road between Lewes and Georgetown.
All during yesterday three engines
and large force of men were at work
clearing the road until one OF the en-
eines was derailed. The work was
then discontinued on the lower side OF
Lodges cut A snow plow and several
engines worked all last night and this
morning the line was open for traffic
the first train coming north With con-
nections from Lewes arrived at the
French street station about 10 o'clock
Evening journal., 1900-02-19
"UNPARDoNABLE SIM
SUBJECT OF EVANGELIST IRE
LANDS ADDRESS TO Y. NJ. c. A.
YESTERDAY.


William r. Ireland. New York
evangelist made an address at the
Gospel meeting Of the Y. NJ. c. A. yes
terday afternoon. His subject was
objectionable sim Mr. ireland said.
In studying the unpardonabie sin
we do well 70 study God as He Is. II
was necessary for the redemption OF
mankind for God 20 separate Himself
in three powers Father, Son and Holy
Ghost
When We sin against the Holy
Ghost there is no forgiveness in this
world or the world 70 come. What Is
SHINING against the Holy Ghostg Con-
stant resistance against Him.
a Christian man has no more busi-
ness 10 marry an unconyerted woman
than he has to marry ten wives. for
there cannot be peace and love in such
q union. Il will not allow anyone i'm
the choir or any usl.crs that are not
converted TO take part in any services
that ] am conducting for I viii NOT
compromise with The devil. hava
very little faith In deaih-bea repcnt-
dnce ard those who think thev can be
saved any time make @ mistake
MT ireland concluded BIZ saving.
Across the life OF every man thcrn al
line drawn and when he steps across
that line he steps into damnation and
you never know az what time YOU are
going TO take that step.
Rev. j. w. Easley Of Brandywine NJ.
H. Church, viii address the Gospei
meeting next Sunday
Evening journal., 1900-02-19
nRAMA roR LInRARY -FrNn.

The drama Uncle" will be presented
in thc Delaware College auditorium al
Newark en- Friday evening next, by
local talent under the auspices OF the
New-Century Club for the benefit OF
the town free library. a number OF
rehearsals have been held and the event
promises to be a success The full
Philharmonic orchestra Of this city VIII
furnish music
Evening journal., 1900-02-19
AT CALVARY CHURCH.

At Calvary Baptist Church last night,
four persons were baptized by the pas
ter Rev. r. b. Cock. d. ID. On Wash
ingtons birthday, next Thursday, Rev.
Wesley Sullivan, of Philadelphia, Will
conduct meetings both afternoon and
evening and the women of the church
will serve refreshments to all those in
attendance. Mr.. Sullivan viii also
preach at the church every night this
week
Evening journal., 1900-02-19
CASES BEFORE JUDGE BALL
TWO COLoRED MEN FINED FOR
CRUELTY TREATING COWS.

There were several cases Of inter-
est before Judge Ball in City Court
this morning. although the session was
not a long one
Robert Irons and George II. Howaru,
both colored. were arra.gned on n
charge OF cruelty beating two cows.
Tho case was continued from Saturday
night and the men held In $50 bail
each until todGy. The testimony for
the prosecution this morning was
given by DR.. Evan G.. Shortlidge and
Agent Frank Stout. CT the S. p. G. A..
They testified that while the men were
driving the cattle on King street SAT-
urday evening they struck the ami
mails over the head several times with
q heavy club, and otherwise abused
them. One OF the sticks with which
the cattle we're beaten was produced in
court.
/ Both Irons and Howard pleaded not
guilty to the charge. and called James
Sawdcn. Jr.. by whom they are en-
ployed In their defense. Mr.. sawdon
stated that the men had worked for
him for six or seven years. and ne had
always known them to be humane in
their treatment OF animals. They were
hard working men and he asked thar
When the court imposed a fine that it
should be morciful, as the men had to
depend on what little they got for
their support The clubs used we're
such as were customary 90 use by all
droycgs and were carried for protec-
D. tion against vicious cattle and not for
iabuse
Ia his own behalf Howard stated that
irons was arrested FIRST and after he
/ bad been locked up he had to control
+ the COWS 1llac. The animals GOT
! away fgcm him AZ Third and King
streets and ran % Eighth and Market
/ streets before be was able 10 corral
taem. lie then drove them to Fifth
land ratnall streets en- his way to the
| Iatattoir, when he was arrested.
willard Hail Porter who prosecuted
the case for The S. r. O. A.. asked for
! a reasonable nne. and Judge Ball I'm
pccod the minimum penalty provided.
fiV ana costs, IN each case. Mr.. Saw
/ con stated That the cows were both
KILLED yesterday and that no had ex-
amlned them, but found no marks OF
4 violence upon them
The following eases were also dis
posed Of John McCan. drunk. 50 and
costs, Robert Banks. colofed. assault
lon Walter Seal $40 and costs: George
iahorp, disorderiy conduct. by Samuel
IT, Hinton, dismissed on signing a bond
10 support his children. James Sharon
larceny OF old iron. continued for ON,
Week; Harry Moran. c0lored. larcen,
.Ioi pocketD00k containing 81 ma
money. property Of Margaret Dixon
$500 for upper court.
AT yesterdays session OF court Pat
rick Carney, John D. Brown. Iessl
BenniNi Charles Gibbons. William Me
b Ginley John Mccarn, Patrick Dough
) erty John Gillespie and ida Dn~ral
were each fined 81 ANA costs for drunk
enness
Harry Moran. c0lorei, was held IA
hail for upper court on the charge o
stealing q pockotbook containing 81
: from Mary Dixon ccl1red
Francis Bergman. vagrancy. an,
James Pierce. colored for trespass
were each fined 81 and costs.
Evening journal., 1900-02-19
HELD posi- MoRTEM.

Coroner's Physician ID. 1. McColley
yesterday held a post mortem examina-
ton on the body Of Frank Foxcroft,
who was found dead in a rear room Of
the Merritt House on Friday last. The
examination disclosed the fact that
Foxcroft's death was due to aneruism
.of the heart
Evening journal., 1900-02-19
MEN WITH RAKrs.

Last night Conductor Ruth, Of the
West Fourth street line. dropped gold
watch and chain whiCh he had borrow
ed from his motorman. II rolled off
into the snow near Madison street and
all evening a dozen men or more. arm
ed with rakes and. lanterns, searched
FOR the lost timepiecc. The search was
resumed this morning.
Evening journal., 1900-02-19
snor rRlENp wnILE auNNING.

Eikton. Md.. Feb. 19-On Friday
night near the village OF Earleyille,
Harry Dixon. the 14-ycar-old son of
Joseph Dixon. while returning from
school. was met by George Jones, aged
is, who had been cunning. Jones, plac-
ing the gun to his shoulder remarked:
Look cut, III shoot you.' and fired.
The contents Of the gun entered the
lads face, cutting away part Of his
cheek. knocking out his teeth and al
most putting out both eyes. The
wounded boy was removed 10 his home,
and subsequently taken TO q Baltimore
hospital for treatment He cannot
live. Both boys were on friendly terms.
and the shooting Is supposed to have
been accidental
Evening journal., 1900-02-19
PUBLIC FRANCHISE DISCUSSION.

The Democratic League has offered
its rooms for meeting Of all citizens
en- Wednesday evening next at which
protest against the action Of the
Street and Sewer Department in grant
ing sweeping franchise to the Uni
versal Conduit, Light, Heat and Power
Company Will be made. 1t is the in
tention TO have prominent business
men OF the city make addresses at the
meeting.
Evening journal., 1900-02-19
sHIpYARD FOR NEW CASTLE

JOSEPH STEWART. OF WHINING
TON, NEGOTIATING FOR TRUSS
PROPERTY.
New Castle viii have q snipyard IN
Il small craft viii be built.
Joseph Stewart. formerly with the
Harlan and Hoilingsworth Company.
iG the leading spirit IN the movement
% lease the properly known as Truss
wharf. 10 fronts on the river Nego-
uatons have been ia progress for
some time, and are new about to be
closed
Small sailing vessels and lifeboats for
steamers viii be built The work Of
erecting the necessary buildings will
be begun as soon as the lease has been
signed.
Evening journal., 1900-02-19
MARJORIE SAILED YESTERDAY.

The steam yacht Marjorie, bearing a
marty of guests OF Mrs Van Wickle, of
Hazleton. Pa, LETT the wharf of the
Harlan and Hollinssworth Company
yesterday for a Southern cruise. The
tug Laura B. took her as far as New
Castle, after which she proceeded to
Newport News, where she will have
her hull scraped and painted. She
will then make a cruise to the Bahia
mas and the Antilles
Evening journal., 1900-02-19
CANDIDATE FoR MAGIsrRArE-

Horatio n: Willis. formerly of this
city Is q candidate for the office of a
magistrate in Philadelphia. Nine
Others oppose him. He is 80 years old
and was born here. lie studied in the
public schools and later graduated
from the University Of Pennsylvania
Law School. He read law under Judge
Edward G. Bradford, of this CITY.
Evening journal., 1900-02-19
ron AGED woMEN.

Tho animal donation and reception
day OF the Home for Aged Women, cor
ner Gilpin avenue ana Harrison street,
viii be On rhuruday February o. The
members OF the board OF managers viii
bo present to show visitors through
the home
Evening journal., 1900-02-19
LOOKING AFrER WREcKs.

Inc Merritt WreclIing Company,
which is working on the schooner
White, stranded above Hatteras, and
the steamship Ariosto. wrecked of the
storm Cape, has heard nothing Of them
today. The company experts state
however, that no further damage to che
wrecks resulted from the storm in
their opinion.
Evening journal., 1900-02-19
IECTuREs ~ COoKMAN-

Rev. Robert Watt, d. d., will deliver
q lecture on mistakes Of Our Neigh
Dors. az CoOkmanM. E.Church tonight.
On February %, Rev. w. l.. S. Murray
I'D. d., viii speak on Caravan Curiosi-
ties" and on March s the Road to
Victory" will be the subject Of a lee
ture by Hon. /. Irving Handy.
Evening journal., 1900-02-19
METHODIST PREACHERS MEET1Nc

The regular weekly meeting of the
Methodist Preachers Association was
held this morning In Union NJ. E.
Church. when q paper on Tendencies
OF Theological Thought In the Present
Century" was read by Rev. j. w.
Eastbufn. which was fcllcwed by ecn-
eral discussion. Rev George Bmtten.
evangelist, who Is conducting services
at Scott Church, then gave a talk on
his church work. Rev. Ralph Il.
Coursey also spoke, telling Of the sue
ceastul operation performed on his
daughter last week. when o portion OF
her skull was removed and LIQUID
extracted from the brain, thus reliev-
Ing her OF paralysis. which had set in.
Tho only visitor present was Rev. Dr.
l.. b. Barrett. of Milford, Del.
Evening journal., 1900-02-19

ing held at seaford lI f. Church every
Wednesday and Sunday evening. Sew
enty-seven conversions have been
made, seyenty-one having Joined
church.
Next Sunday will be missionary day
at st. Pauls VI. r. Church
Evening journal., 1900-02-19
A CHrRcH SLIPPER

The Visitors Society. an auxiliary
ol the Delaware Avenue Baptist Bible
School, viii give a supper in the room
og DUPONT Post, G. a. r., at Ninth and
King streets tomorrow night. With
the proceeds. new books viii be pur-
chased for the library OF the school
Evening journal., 1900-02-19
AGED WOMAN BURIED.

The funeral OF Mrs. Susanna Mar
snail, aged 81 years, took place from
hcr late home at Rising Sun avenue
and Eighteenth street today,
Services were held in Green Hill
Church, with interment In theadjoining
cemetery. She was the widow of James
Marshall.
Evening journal., 1900-02-19
WELroMEs TRIENns-

Edward L. vanvoorhis. formerly OF
the Hotel Wilmington, wishes his
many friends to know that he is now
located at the Rathskeller of the Clay
ton House He viii be pleased TO see
all his old customers and will well
come new ones.
Evening journal., 1900-02-19
ouIEr 80 FoR cIERaY

Bishop Coleman. assisted by Rev. y.
Cropsey, Of Rochester N. y, will con-
duct a quiet day for the Episcopal
clergy, at Bishopstead beginning to-
night and ending tomorrow night. Rev.
Crcpesy Is a former curate OF the
bishop. being under him in Pennsyl-
Vania
Evening journal., 1900-02-19
corNrY coMMITTEE MEErs.

The New Castle County Republican
Committee held a meeting on Saturday
afternoon and arranged for the pri-
maries On Saturday next in the rural
districts. These will be held at
o'clock in the afternoon. No nomina-
tions will be held during the week.
Tenth ward republicans will nominate
delegates On Wednesday evening at No.
1923 West Second street.
Evening journal., 1900-02-19
BALTIMORE & ono sTocr

the New York exchange on Friday at
633s and on Saturday at 627S a de-
eine OF q foe Saturday. Baltimore &
Ohio preferred lest z in the same in
leIlm. falling from 1874 on Friday TO
fSla on Saturday. In London the com
mon closed on Friday at 65% and on
Saturday at 65 1-s
Evening journal., 1900-02-19
TROLLEY CARS BLOCKED.

Trolley cars on the Brandywine
Springs line were blockaded early yes
terday morning and no cars were run
over the read during the day. As fast
rs the snow was cleared from the cuts
1t was blown back again. The heav-
lest drifts are in the cut through the
Tatum farm, just beyond the city lin
its. Workmen were engaged this morn
ing in making a passageway.
Evening journal., 1900-02-19
sLEIGHING ENJOYED YESTERDAY

Yesterday many persons availed
themselves Of the first opportunity Of
the Winter to enjoy q good sleigh ride.
The snow is packed hard, a1ording ex-
oellent sport Gilpin avenue was the
favorite course, and many speed brush
es took place. On the country roads
also the sleighlng was excellent.
Evening journal., 1900-02-19
SAD END OF JENNIE JONES
YOUNG WIFE OF MILTON VETER-
AN REPORTED MURDERED lN
ALABAMA.

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ALABAMA
A dispatch from Milton, Sussex
county, says:
Inc reported murder Of Jennie Jones
near Rosser, Alabama. recalls ro-
mantle incident Of the young woman s
varied career. Several years ago she
while q desp3ndent actress, attempted
to kill herself by jumping from a
bridge in Philadelphia. She was res
cued by the police and held for court
The story of this occurrence, with the
girls tale Of woe, was published in the
newspapers and attracted the attention
.Of William Jones, of Milton, respect
able farmer and veteran of the civil
war. lie went to Philadelphia and
proposed marriage and was accepted
The couple were united IN Camden and
returned to Milton to live Mrs. Jones
shocked the folks there and finally
went to Milfcrd, where she Joined q
minstrel company and added consid-
cradle spice to the performances of
that organization. Her pace was too
fast for Jones, who finally secured a
divorce from the Legislature. His
wife disappeared and has not been
heard from since until now.
Evening journal., 1900-02-19
NosE BRoKEN BY FALL.

John Kerr fell from a scaffold while
lat work in the F., w. & b. carshops
this morning and sustained a broken
nose lie was removed to the hospital
room, at the French Etreet station,
where the fracture was reduced by Dr..
James A. Draper, after which ne wSa
taken to his home, No. 70S Bennett
street
Evening journal., 1900-02-19
n0ADs ARr IMpAssABLE.

Elkton. Nd. Feb. l9.-From reports
received today from different sections
OF Maryland the depth OF the snow
varies from ten inches to twenty-four
inches, In some sections the public
roads are impossible.
Evening journal., 1900-02-19
RAILWAY TRAINMEN oRGANIzE-

A delegation Of the Wilmington
Lodge OF the Brotherhood OF Railroad
Irainmen went to Philadelphia yester-
day and assisted in the organization
ot Pennsylvania Lodge No. 511, at the
Odd Fellows Temple last night. After
the new lodge had been organized and
It's officers installed. William Lucas
OF the LEGAL body, presented the new
lodge with a set Of handsome gavels.
Evening journal., 1900-02-19
A SUDDEN DEATH.

Miss Hannah Hill, aged 20 years, Of
Christiana, Lancaster County, Pa,
dropped dead last night at the resi-
dence Of Mrs. Ellen A. Rash, Eighth
avenue and Duncan street. Deputy
Coroner Giles was notified and the body
Will be removed to the morgue this
morning, where an inquest will be held.
Mrs. Rash's son, Ross II. Rash, was
killed on the railroad On Friday night
Evening journal., 1900-02-19
RLNAWAY on DELAWARE AVENUE

An electric sweeper frightened the
horses attached to the wagon Of Ben
jamin Miller, Of Avondale, at Delaware
avenue and Adams streets. on Satur-
day and the vehicle was damaged in
the resulting runaway.