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Evening journal., 1900-03-09
STEAMER DELAWARE BURNED
FEARED THAT NIGHT WATCH
\ MAN PERSISTED IN THE
FLAMES.

Milford, March 9.-This morning at
2 o'clock fire broke out on the steamer
Delaware, lying at Simpsons wharf,
and in twenty minutes the handsome
steamer. the JOY and pride OF Milford,
was a mass of flames.
general alarm was sounded and
the lire company instantly appeared
upon the scene Of action, and desper-
ate battle with the flames begun. and
as the iiames mounted up towards the
heavens In the darkness OF the night
the scene became one Of mingled awe
and grandeur. Tumbling. crashing
walls OF the steamer sent up showers
or dust and sparks and gradually the
llre began to spread beyond the con-
lnes OF the steamer and caught TO the
freight house on the wharf. and 80
rapidly did the flames make their wav
through the structure that In a very
short time IL became a mass of llouia
flames. N0'u
The large schooner, Ella r. Simpson.
lying alongside of the steamer Della
ware, had a narrow escape. and nj one
time it looked as II It were Impossible
TO save her from the flames. A crv
arose from q thousand throats. "Tha
schooner Is on fire."
Quick as a fash a hundred praetical
sailors volunteered their services In
rescuing the sailboat from its impend-
ing danger and through their timely
EFFORTS the boat was towed TO a place
OF safety and saved.
The steamer burned to the waters
edge thus becoming a total loss. she
was valued at $4,000. and was insured
IN the Home Life of New York for $40 !
VVV. She was owned by the Vinyafd
Bros, Of Milford. and has been plyIng
between here and Philadelphia for the
past year. carrying freight and passen-
gers, and was to have resumed her
trips again in few days. The owners
nave the sympathy OF all people here
regardless OF class. sect, condition or
color and il is hoped their loss will be
replaced by another boat
The origin of the fire Is supposed IN
be the work of an incendiary. as mo-
nre had been on the boat for two
months A night watchman had been
placed on the boat 10 guard AGAINST
anything like fire and last night he
could not be found. and the supposi.
ton Is he perished in the burnine
structure.
Evening journal., 1900-03-09
GRACE CHURCH PROTESTS
APPOINTED COMMITTEE TO RE-
PEAL NEW LAW FOR TRUSTEES
ELECTIONS.

Resolutions condemning the new law
for the election of trustees in Metho-
dist Episcopal churches have been
adopted by Grace Church, and a com
mittee, composed of Chief Justice
Charles b. Lore, William NJ. Field and
job Jackson, has been appointed to
make fight against it. 1t is thought
that other churches will combine with
them to secure a repeal of the law.
Following is a report made by Chief
Justice Lore and Mr.. Field shortly after
the law was passed by the General As
sembly:
I'VE find the act was introduced and
passed without being submitted to any
considerable number of said societies.
and without any apparent demand OF
necessity for the change, and without
the knowledge or approval Of the great
body OF the people whose interest was
affected.
From the third Of February. 1887.
the manner of electing trustees of the
religious societies Of this state. has
been uniformly by the direct vote of
the members Of the congregation Of
the church or society. This was in dis
.tinct recognition Of the rights of the
people whose interests were to be con-
trolled, and in strict conformity to the
spirit and genius of our church and
institutions. 1t recognized and utilized
the individuality Of each member, and
made him direct participator in
church organization. In practice the
method has worked well, and has tend
ed to keep the membership OF the
church in touch along that line.
The change is move backward; a
deprivation of one Of the rights of
membership in the church; promising
no good that we can see, and boding
much evil. We think the membership
that owns the property, should elect its
trustees directly as in the past, with
out the Intervention of pastor or pre-
siding elder. This would relieve the
latter of a function, which is not pas
toral in its character and might be-
come a dangerous and disturbing exer-
else Of power
''We most emphatically condemn the
change as inconsiderate and unwise.
and advise that strenuous efforts be
made. to secure the repeal Of the law
as speedily as possible. We recon-
mend the adoption Of the following
resolutions:
" Resolved, That the law passed by
the last Legislature of this state. de-
priving the members Of the religious
societies Of the state Of the right to
elect their trustees by direct vote. is
lunwise and harmful to the church:
promising to be a source Of fruitful
trouble in the future. We most earn
estly recommend its immediate repeal.
Resolved, That we earnestly solicit
the cooperation of our sister churches
throughout the state in this effort
' Resolved. That a committee OF
three members be appointed to take
Especial charge of this subject
The committee will begin the work
entrusted to it as soon as possible and
hopes for success in the movement
Evening journal., 1900-03-09
Morris Welde, a COlOrsd Man
Assaulted Seven-Year-0ld
Walter Hubert Yesterday.
KICKED CHILD IN THE SIDE
AS HE STUMBLED UNDER HIS
FEET, INFLICTING A PAINFUL
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. DOL
LARS AND COSTS IMPOSED.
CASES BEFORE THE COURT.

Morris welde, a robust colored man,
was fined SIS and costs by Judge Ball
this morning for brutally assaulting
7-year-old Walter Hubert, son of Mr..
and Mrs. John II. Hubert, of No. 10
and 1016 Market street.
According to the testimony of little
Walter, he in company with Homer
Wesley John Jones, a diminutive col
ored boy about his own age, were
watching some older boys playing mar
bles at Water and King streets yester-
day afternoon. For some reason he
started to run and stumbling fell to
the ground While he was down.
Welde, who was standing near, kicked
him in the side, inflicting a painful in
jury
Mr.. Hubert testified that his son went
home yesterday afternoon crying and
told his mother that a cOlored man had
kicked him. Examination of the
boys side disclosed a lump about the
size OF an egg. The skin was scraBed
of a spot the size of a penny.
Mr.. Hubert left his house and pro-
ceedlng 10 Water and King streets met
Welde, whom he accused of kicking his
son. Welde denied the charge, but on
accompanying Mr.. Hubert home, Wal
ter recognized him as the man who in
Jured him. Welde was locked up by
Officers Pierce and Shields.
Homer Wesley John Jones corrobo-
rated Walters statement and added
that when the latter fell he rolled un-
der Welde's feet and then it was he
kicked him.
A FAMILY QUARREL.
Mrs. Mary Kelleher and Mrs. Joanna
Flaherty, wife and daughter of Dennis
kellsher, were charged with assaulting
him at his home, Fourteenth and
Union streets. The evidence disclosed
a distressing state Of affairs in the
household Kelleher, who is 80 years
old, testifying that his wife and daugh-
ter beat him yesterday unmercifully
The trouble arose on account of Mrs
tlaherty making preparations to move
from her fathers house, where she anc
her husband had lived for y years
Judge Ball continued the case until to.
morrow pending investigation by Pc.
lice Captain Black and Agent Stout.
For being drunk Charles Gibbons
James Marshall and John Brannar
were each fined 81 and costs.
Evening journal., 1900-03-09
CECIL CouNTY TROLLEY

Elkton. Md. March 9.-The Senate
on Wednesday passed the bill appro-
priating S5S,OO0 to the Cherry Hill,
Elkton and Chesapeake City Electric
railway, which is in the state treasury
to the credit of Cecil county and with
Governor Smiths signature will be-
come a law. This practically insures
an electric road in Cecil county, and
will give the lower part of Cecil
county. now without railroad facilities,
connection with the county seat
Evening journal., 1900-03-09
GALLANT MARINE INJURED
JOHN NJ. McsCHwAMB SHOT IN
THE ARM IN BATTLE.

John NJ McSchwamb, OF No. 414
Walnut street. this city. was shot In
the arm during an engagement in the
the Philippine Islands on December 24
HIS parents have no particulars beyond
the fact that their son was injured.
During the Spanish-American war
Mcschwamb was q private in Com
pany G, First Delaware Volunteers
Last June he enlisted in the marine
service at the League Island Nav,
Yard, Philadelphia. and on October 2.
left San Francisco IN the transpori
Senator for the seat OF war.
Evening journal., 1900-03-09
NATICNAL GRANGE MASTER COM
ING

Aaron Jones. Of Indiana, master Of
the National Grange. will visit Della
ware in September. He viii address
the farmers at their annual picnic at
Brandywine Springs on September 6.
On the 9TH he will speak at Camden
camp grounds. and on the Sth In Sus-
sex county. Grange interest has revived
greatly in this state this Winter espe-
cially in Kent and Sussex counties.
Evening journal., 1900-03-09
CLAIM FOR DREDGING

INVESTIGATED BY A SPECIAL
BOARD OF INQUIRY YESTERDAY
AFTERNOON.
A special board of inquiry, composed
of army officers, headed by Lieutenant
Colonels Charles j. Allen and Charles
W. Raymond, yesterday afternoon com
menced, in United States Engineer
Smiths office, the hearing of the claim
Of the New York Dredging Company,
which has the contract for dredging the
Wilmington harbor, for the removal OF
dirt from the slopes of the Christiana
river.
The company claims that under the
specifications the work is to be paid for
by the cubic yard, and that
it is entitled to be paid for all
the material dredged, and therefore
for whatever is taken from the side
slopes.
The government claims that the use
of a clam shell dredge would have made
little slopes to the sides outside Of the
line of channel, but the suction dredge
used by the New York Dredging Com
pany draws a great deal OF material
from TELESCOPES, therefore contractor us
ing a suction apparatus. if paid for all
the material removed, would receive
more than a contractor using a clam
shell dredge. The board OF inquiry
will make its report to the War De-
Dartment at Washington.
Evening journal., 1900-03-09
RusINEss MEN,s sERYIcE.

A twenty-minutes' service for busi-
ness men was held in st. Andrews p.
Z. Church, Eighth and Shipley streets,
at 1915 o'clock today. Rev. Richard
H. Nelson, of Philadelphia, was the
speaker.
Evening journal., 1900-03-09
WESTERN GAME RECEIVED.

On behalf of the Delaware Game
Protective Association, President AL
fred ID. Poole and Stationmaster
Thomas B. Brison yesterday received
and reshipped five dozen Dakota part
ridges to w. r. Cochran at Middletown,
where they were liberated.
Evening journal., 1900-03-09
WON HIS SHIT

Peirce Gould, represented by Will
liam T. Lyman, secured Judgment
against Charles Yetter, who was rep
resented by William f. Kurtz, in Mag
istrate Kelley's court last night, to
the amount of SIS, in payment OF a
$3.50 bill. The suit was over a horse
which died soon after being purchased
by Yetter, who then refused to pay the
bill.
Evening journal., 1900-03-09
coon FINANCING IN KENT.

Dover, March 9.-The accounts OF
Thomas K.Taylor, treasurer OF the poor
for Kent county, have been examined
by the Levy Court. They show an un-
expended balance of s1,7O6 Of the an
nual appropriation. This is a part Of
the sum Of $1,000 which the Levy Court
pays annually to the Trustees Of the
Poor, in connection with the proceeds
derived from their farm Of 400 acres.
Evening journal., 1900-03-09
b. & o. sTocK DRops.

II was in vain that B. & o. stock
struggled to go up on Wednesday. Al
though common closed on Wednesday
at 621s, it got no higher on Thursday
than 6l#, and closed at 61A. Pre-
ferred, which closed On Wednesday at
lS1s, fell to rs and closed at 7Sk on
Thursday.
Evening journal., 1900-03-09
In BEHALF oF RIGGs.

Dover, March "a delegation head
ed by DR.. II. H. Gilpin and Alexander
.Comegys, of Middletown, and Patrick
.Neary, of Wilmington, called on Cover
nor Tunnel yesterday to urge the ap-
pointment of John Biggs for United
States senator.
Evening journal., 1900-03-09
ro AnoMsH GRADE cRossINGs.

Chester. March Sit is che intention
of the Pennsylvania railroad to do
away with the grade crossings at Glen
olden and Prospect Park by running
Glenoldon and Lincoln avenues under
the railroad tracks. The cost OF the
improvement at Glenolden Will, IL Is
said, be $4,000. BY doing away with
these grade crossings it will enable
the company TO make better time with
its through trains, which lose time
running through suburban towns
Evening journal., 1900-03-09
wArcHMAN,s HOUSE BuRNED.

An overheated stove in the watch
mans box on Third street bridge set
fire to the building at 1890 o'clock this
morning. Bridgetender Russell en-
deavorod to extinguish the blaze, but
was unable to do so and an alarm was
sent in from box No. 125. The Wash
ington chemical put out the fire. The
loss is S25.
Evening journal., 1900-03-09
BAY STATE GAS HEARING.

Before United States Commissioner
5. Redmond Smith yesterday afternoon
additional testimony was heard in the
stockholders case of Edwards, ct al.
VS.. the Bay State Gas Company. The
only witness examined was William H.
Miller, treasurer of the company.
Evening journal., 1900-03-09
A pOPuLAR COMpANY

A large and pleased audience saw
the Huntley-Jackson Company play
Hunted Down at the Opera House
last night. There was an immense
matinee attendance this afternoon. the
attraction being the popular Fast
Mall Tonight the strong romantic
play IAN Innocent Sinner" will be
given.
Evening journal., 1900-03-09
FIRST MEETING ToMoRRow.

The first mothers meeting" will be
held tomorrow afternoon at $50 O'Clock
the Delaware Kindergarten Associa-
ton. Mrs. Alfred ID. Warner will speak
upon THE Value Of Order in the
Home"
Evening journal., 1900-03-09
RESOLUTIONS ON MR.. FARRA'S
DEATH

At a meeting of the Trinity Chapter
of the Brotherhood Of st. Andrew a
memorial on the death Of John c,
Farra was adopted Mr.. Farra was for
many years secretary of the chapter
Nine members Of the chapter attended
the funeral.
Evening journal., 1900-03-09
ANIMALS DEFENSIVE MEANS.

"The Means of Defense OF Animals"
was the subject of lecture delivered
by Professor Philip P. Calvert, OF the
University of Pennsylvania, before the
Natural History Society last night.
Evening journal., 1900-03-09
cAprAIN HART CO.'S WEsT.

Captain John d. Hart, of Laurads
and Bermuda filibustering fame, will go
in a few days to Seattle, where he will
enter the commission business on the
Pacific coast. He will take his little
daughter Grace with him, the courts
having decided that he is to remain the
guardian Of the child Captain Hart is
well-knOwn here.
Evening journal., 1900-03-09
AnnEn To spECIAL FuNp.

City Treasurer Hamann yesterday
notified City Council that he had re-
ceived $3.50 from the Wilmington and
Northern Railroad Company, for three
months rent of French street wharf
It was deposited to the credit Of the
special fund created by Treasurer Ha-
mann.
Evening journal., 1900-03-09
CHARTERS GRANTED.

Dover, March 9.-Certifcates of in
corporation were granted yesterday 10
the Arizona Development Company, OF
Arizona. with a capital stock of ST.
0O0,O0O The company will do mining.
The National Stove Manufacturing
Company, for the manufacture of
stoves. heaters, radiators and all ap-
pliances. It's capital stock is $4,000.
The Cosmic Utility Company, for the
exporting Of articles Of new manufac-
ture, with a capital stock OF $4,000
Evening journal., 1900-03-09
M RANN1NG,s RIRTHnAY.

Henry G. Banning, the president Of
the National Bank of Delaware. cele-
brated his eighty-fourth birthday yes
terday. Mr.. Banning has been presi-
dent of the bank for twenty-six years.
Evening journal., 1900-03-09
MRS nnPnNr DEAD.

The death OF Mrs. Louisa DUPONT,
widow of Henry Dupont, of near this
city, occurred at Lakewood, n. j., yes
terday. Funeral arrangements have
not yet been made.
Evening journal., 1900-03-09
DISTRICT COMMITTEE
MEETING.
FIRST

A meeting of the Republican First
District Committee will be held at the
rooms of the Lincoln Republican Club
at S o'clock tomorrow evening. A full
attendance of the members is expected.
Evening journal., 1900-03-09
DR.. D. |. NJ 'COLLEY
IS MISSING
Disappeared From Home on We'd
nesday Night and Not Seen
Since By Family.
TRAINED NURSE IN THE CASE
MISS ANNIE JOHNSON. OF THE
DELAWARE HOSPITAL STAFF,
ALSO NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. or
ELOPEMENT-DR. McCOLLEY IN
TOWN LAST NIGHT.
TOWN LAST NIGHT.

A%i@cA A-th i-4N IN. hcSOAALi IN
TOWN LAST NIGHT.
Coroner's Physician ID. /. McColley
disappeared from his home. No. 235
Franklin street, on Wednesday even
ing, and has not been seen by his fam
lily since.
In connection with Dr. McColley's
disappearance the name Of Miss Annie
Johnson,a nurse at the Delaware Hos
pital. is brought prominently before
the public. 1t is said that DR.. McColley,
who was an attending physician at the
hospital became infatuated with Miss
Johnson. andthat the couple werc fire.
lquently seen together.
Miss Johnson. who Is "a years of age.
left the hospital on Tuesday night last
and that was the last that has been
seen of her in this city It is alleged
that she went to Philadelphia. where
she was joined by Dr. McColcy. but
such statement cannot be verified as
both the hospital authorities and Mrs.
McCollcy refuse TO discuss the matter.
When spoken 10 on the subject this
morning Mrs. McCollcy stated that she
not at home" said Mrs. McColley. IL
know nothing and can say nothing, at
least not before this afternoon"
The Delaware Hospital authorities
are equally uncommunicative.
MR.. JOHNSON NOTIFIED.
As soon as Miss Johnson's disappear
ance was discovered by those at the
hospital. her father. who resides in
chesapeake City, was notified and came
Immediately TO this city end had a
consultation with Chief OF Police Do
Ian. Mr. johnson stated that even IL
the rumors connecting Dr. McColley
with his daughters disappearance were
true, he did not desire the law to take
action In the matter. All he cared for
was TO have his daughter returned to
him. no matter what might be the cir.
cumstances connected with her disap-
pearance The police are taking no ac-
tion in the matter.
DIR. McCOLLEY IN TOWN.
That DR.. McColley was in Whining
ton at late hour last night is unqls-
lputed, as one OF the local patrolman
lsaw him and conversed with him, al
though not upon the subject in ques-
ton. This fact seems to exclude tho
elopement theory His whereabouts
are, however, yet unknown. and he may
have again left the city later.
EXPECTED TO LEAVE.
Although nothing definite can be OBJ
tanned of Miss JOhnsOn's actions DR..
lMcColley's are not so obscure. On We'd
lnesday morning he was about as usual
IN his carriage attending to his prac-
tice. Between and 10 o'clock he call
ed at barber shop where he Is accus-
toned to be shaved. After having had
his face cleansed he bade the barber
goodbye, telling him at the same time
that If he did not come back he could
have his racer. He then entered his
carriage and drove on. This remark
would seem TO indicate that DR.. McCol-
Hey intended to bid farewell to his wife
land home. Up to this time the where
abouts Of the missing couple is a mys-
terry. although IL was intimated that
Miss Johnson had gone to a hospital
for women who require special treat
ment
Evening journal., 1900-03-09
ENTrRTAINMENT AT UNION.

The Sunday school classes of Mrs.
H. Miller and Miss Anna Buckmaster
gave an enjoyable entertainment in
Union NJ. f. Church last night, which
was well attended.
Evening journal., 1900-03-09
Played PRACTICE GAMES.

The Yellow and Gold basketball
teams of West End Gymnasium play
ed several practice games last night in
preparation for the game with Upland
tonight.
Evening journal., 1900-03-09
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., 1900-03-09
WANTEn.

Three harness makers, one on fine
work, one on heavy, and one repair
hand. Must be flrst-class workmen.
At Yerger's, IL East Third street, VIII
mingtOn, Del
Evening journal., 1900-03-09
SOLD BY ME sHERIFF.

Sheriff Taylor. atMiddletowny yesterday
sold the house of Ellnora NJ Scowdrick
and James H. Scowdrick to E. r. Coch-
ran, Jr., attorney, for $3.50.
Evening journal., 1900-03-09
ADDRESS by Mr.. JENNINGS.

Rev F. c. jennings, of Hanover
Presbyterian Church, will address the
mems meeting of the Y NJ. c. A. on
Sunday afternoon next.
Evening journal., 1900-03-09
WOMAN TO TALK SINGLE TAX.

Next Sunday evening Professor L. +.
Iybarger, of Philadelphia, and Miss
Anita Trueman, Of New Haven, Conn,
will be the speakers before a meeting
OF the Single Takers in the Opera
House. Miss Trueman is said to be a
remarkably clever speaker.
Evening journal., 1900-03-09
MISSION WORKERS MEETS
FOURTEENTH CONVENTION OF
SOCIETY HELD IN DOVER YES
TERDAY.

SOCIETY HELD IN DOVER YES
TERDAY.
The Woman's Home Missionary So
ciety of the Peninsula, with nearly 300
delegates, concluded its fourteenth an
nual session in Dover last night, when
the following officers were elected: Mrs.
N. NJ. Brown, Wilmington, president;
Miss Sarah r. Weldin, vice-president;
Mrs. c. Wesley Weldin, corresponding
secretary; Mrs. Washington Hastings,
recording secretary; Mrs. II. c. Robin
son, treasurer.
Addresses during the day were de-
livered by Mrs. Vaughan S. Collins, of
Doyene Mrs. M. Ella Dayett, of Will
Fmingtons Mrs. Washington Hastings,
Miss Henrietta A. Bancroft, field sec
retary, and by Rev. f. w. Caswell, d.
D., Of Middletown.
Evening journal., 1900-03-09

John p. Dunning, of the Associated
Press is in Dover. having arrived yes
terday from Manila via San Francisco.
Mrs. Lewis and Miss Mary Lewis, OF
Dover, are visiting friends In the city.
Evening journal., 1900-03-09
LIVE PIGEON SHOOT.

A big live pigeon shoot was held
near Middletown yesterday, in which
many local 'sportsmen participated.
Evening journal., 1900-03-09
oFF ro REscuE THIRrY IIvEs

OFF TO RESCUE THIRTY LIVES.
The United States revenue cutter
Onondaga left Norfolk yesterday on
another search for the lost Spanish
steamship, Minerva, which, with a crew
OF thirty men aboard and no coal, has
been drifting about the North Atlantic
since February 21.
Evening journal., 1900-03-09
ACCIDENT HALTED TRIAL
BROKEN VALVE STEM ON TOR
PEDO BOAT sTRINGHAM NECES
STATED HER RETURN.

The United States torpedoboai
Stringham had an accident yesterday
which prevented. TO a great extent, he
test on the Delaware river. She wal
Obliged to return to the wharves Of hel
builders, the Harlan and Hollings.
worth Company. Just as she was about
to try a measured mile, the engines
making 400 revolutions a minute, q
valve stem broke.
This is the second mishap to the
slender flyer during her trial trips. on
one Of her prior trips a cylinder head
was cracked by the carelessness OF an
employe In leaving a wrench where II
Jared against the head. lnabout week
she will make another preliminary run
on the river.
Evening journal., 1900-03-09

Club cakewalk at Cycle Show to-
night.
Evening journal., 1900-03-09

See club boys cakewalk tonight al
Cycle Show.
Evening journal., 1900-03-09

Advertise for Business, and Ad-
vertise 10 Keep and Improve Il.