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Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1900-02-05
FUNERALS OF A DAY
RESIDENTS OF WILMINGTON AND
VICINITY LAID TO REST.

More funerals took place today in
the city and surrounding country, than
in any one day for many months, as
there were eight all told.
The funeral of Charles H. Combs,
aged as years, took place from the
residence of his son-in-law, George w.
Booker. No. SIC East Tenth street,
with interment at Riverview Cemetery.
He was a member of the Grand Army
and Wilmington Council, No. /, o. u.
"A. NJ.
Nelson A., the 7-year-old son of Nell
son S. Craig. was buried from the
home OF his parents, No. 109 Race
street. Interment was made at the
Wilmington and Brandywine Gene
terry.
Mrs. Kate E. Grubb, who died on
Thursday last, was buried from her
late residence, No. 1876 North Van Pelt
street, Philadelphia, today. She was
the wife of William H. H. Grubb, and q
former resident of this city.
The funeral OF. Josiah Lewden, aged
81 years, took place from his late
home, in Christiana, today He was
well-knOwn in this city, being de-
scendant of the old Lewden family, one
Of the first settlers in this ctate. Ser
vices were held in st. James Church
Stanton, with interment in the adjoin-
ing graveyard.
Richard Martin. aged 6S years. who
died in Philadelphia on Thursday last
was buried in the Wilmington and
Brandywine Cemetery this morning
where the friends and relatives of the
deceased in this.city assembled at 11.3C
loclock.
John Adams. aged 50 years. was bur
led from his late residence, No. 93s
Bennett street, with high mass at St
Mary's R. C. Church. this morning. In
lterment was made at Cathedral Gene.
terry.
John B., the S-year-old son of Viii
liam A. and Sadie E. Lair. who died o
idiphtheria on Friday last, was burieS
from the home of his parents. at Mont
chanin. today. with inter ment at Mt
salem Cemetery
Sadie, the 6-months' old daughter o
George H. and Lydia Williars, wa
buried from the home of her parents
No. 1901 Shallcross avenue. today. In
,terment was made at Mt. Salem Gene
terry.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1900-02-05
FIVE SMOOTH STONES
REV. w. j.. DAWSON SPEAKS Be
FORE LARGE AUDIENCE IN AS
ISOLATION HALL.

Rev W. r, Dawson addressed the Y.
NJ C.. A. meeting of men In Aasocia-
tion Hall yesterday afternoon. IL was
the second largest audience In attend
ance this Winter at the Sunday after
noon meetings Mr. Dawson spoke on
Five Smooth stones From a Brook. %
selecting his text from / Samuel. xvii.
40: And chose him five smooth stones
out of the brook" Mr. Dawson com
pared the FIVE stones as representing
Ave forces essential to success In life.
These forces are the principles of hon
esty, industry, sobriety. skill and dex-
terty. and piety.
A feature Of the meeting was the
singing by the silver Leaf Quartet. OF
Lincoln University. Il is composed OF
L. z. Johnson. a musical composer; H.
A. Cirque. j. G.. James and Il. Magaya.
OF South Africa who sang before Queen
Victoria aud received a medal OF honor
Next sunday Rev. David McAllister
viii address the meeting on the sub
ject "A Pleasant Journey"
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1900-02-05
DIR. BAKER TO LEAVE GRACE
HAS ACCEPTED A CALL FROM
PITTSBURG AND LOCAL TRUS-
TEES RELIEVE HIM.

Rev. Henry Baker, d. D.. pastor OF
Grace NJ Z. Church, has accepted the
call recently made to him by Christ M.
e. Church at Pittsburg, and will sever
his connection as pastor of Grace
Church at the end of the present con-
ference year.
Several days ago DR.. Baker asked the
trustees CT Grace Church to relieve
him Of his engagement as pastor for the
next year. At a meeting Of the trus-
tees on Saturday night the request was
granted.
The action Of DR.. Baker was discuss
ed freely by members Of Grace congre-
cation yesterday. DR.. Baker is an able
speaker, and has created a favorable
impression during his pastorate. The
congregation feels that 1t is losing a
faithful pastor.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1900-02-05
W. {. COTTER
IS PARDONED
Returned to His Family in Phila-
delphia Through Efforts of
Former Senator Higgins.
NOT EXPECTED TO LIVE LONG

HE is SUFFERING WITH CONsUMP-
TIoN. AND THE PARDON WAS
OBTAINED FROM THE PREsI-
DENT ON THE GROUNDS OF ILL
HEALTH.
William Eastman Cotter. of Philadel-
phia. convicted OF conspiracy in the
looting Of the First National Bank, OF
Dover, and sentenced to the peniten-
tiary at Trenton, N. j., by Judge Brad
ford in this city, has been pardoned by
President Mckinley.
The pardon was secured through the
efforts Of Former Senator Anthony Hig-
with consumption, and from all ac-
counts has but a short time to live. 1t
was on the grounds Of i'll health that
the pardon was granted.
Cotter, Immediately upon learning the
happy news, left the institution at
O'Clock yesterday afternoon. and joined
his family in Philadelphia.
William E. Cotter was tried on the
charge of conspiracy in the looting OF
the First National Bank Of Dover be-
fore Judge Bradford in United States
Court during April Of last year. The
jury adjudged him guilty, and he was
|sentencedto five years in the New Jer-
sey penitentiary at Trenton.
Much sympathy was expressed for
the convicted man at the time on ac.
cornt of his IN health. and when he
was taken to the Trenton institution
the keepers did all in their power tC
make his quarters in the prison as com.
Portable as possible.
Cotter was the last of the bank loot
ers to be convicted When he reached
the Trenton penitentiary he met his
fellow -conspirators. Thomas II. Clark
who is serving a five years sentence
and Colonel Ezekiel T. Cooper, whit
died in the prison. William n. Boggs
teller Of the defunct bank, the chic
lconspirator testified in the trials o
Cooper. Clark and Cotter, he being ;
self confessed defaulter. Boggs insist
ed tnat he was led into defaulting u
the extent Of S107 600 The defaultin
teller also received a sentence Of fiv
years.
Cotter was a prominent real estat
dealer in Philadelphia, and by som
means became mixed up in the Dove
bank deal. United States Senate
Richard r. Kenney was also alleged t
have been implicated in the deal, bu
after the jury disagreed twice the cas-
against him was dropped.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1900-02-05
crNTRAL HOTEL OPENING.

The doors Of the Central Hotel We're
thrown open this morning under the
management of J. G. Boughman. the
well-known hotel man. Everything
about the place is new. About a month
ago. extensive alterations were begun,
the house being newly painted and pa
pered, new furniture and carpets added,
and the hotel today presents one OF the
most home-like and inviting places OF
the city. 1t is Mr.. Boughmans aim 70
make it a place where all the comforts
CT home can be enjoyed. There is not
an undesirable room IN the house, all
being lighted by electricity, heated by
steam. and having plenty Of light and
air An experienced chef has charge ci
1.-THE culinary department, which. in IL
lself. IS one Of the most Important
( things 10 consider In selecting a step
Ping place. Mr. Bonghman has already
engaged a large number Of permanent
boarders. and he Is equipped for tran
sient trade as we'll.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1900-02-05
KENT'S DOUSLE TRAGEDY.
FUNERAL OF YOUNG MARRIED
COUPLE YESTERDAY.
MR. AND MRS. LEE STORY, WHO
WERE DROWNED TOGETHER ON
FRIDAY EVENING LAST LAID
AWAY YESTERDAY AFTERNOON.

Chestertown. Md. Feb. 5.-The dou-
BILE funeral OF Mr. and Mrs Lee Story.
who were drowned on Friday, took
place yesterday afternoon. Husband
and wife were buried beside each other
in the cemetery at Church Hill, Rev
Elmer Simpson. of the Methodist Prot
.e5tant Church, officiating
This was one OF the saddest drown
ings which has ever taken place on
Whaland's mill pond Lee Story was
n years OF age and his young wife.
Martha Story, about the same age.
After an early supper young Story
and his wife went on the pond; the
husband wearing skates, and when last
seen was pushing his wife. who did not
have skates on. before him. About
half way up the pond was a large spot
of clear water Of about a quarter acre
In extent. Darkness had come on. and
levidently the unfortunate couple did
nos see their danger until too late, and
plunged into the icy water Certainl,
Mrs Story did not fall into the hol,
with her husband, as two sens Of Ra,
Bowers. who were near. heard the mar
call out: For Gods sake, Martha. saw,
me. The terror-stricken woman wa.
heard 70 call back, 81 can do nothing
The boys gave the alarm and search.
ing parties at once went to the scene
OF the accident. A boat was taken. ana
at $40 O'Clock the lifeless body of the
man was drawn from the water within
rev feet OF where IL Is supposed II
have gone down. The ice up to tn,
very edge Of the open spot was abou
Tour inches thick. The water where IN,
accident occurred is about eight fee
deep.
Marks were plainly seen on the ie,
indicating an effort of Story to stol
himself with his skates. His wife,
hood was found a few yards away OF
the ice, and her body was recovere,
next day seventy yards from wher,
that OF her husband was found.
MT and MIS-. Story were married II
queen Anne county in December Tn,
bride was the daughter of Mrs. Walls
a widow. living near Pondtown.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1900-02-05
ANOTHER STEAMER AGROUND
THE EXMOUTH HELD FAST NEAR
NEW CAsTLE-ICE STILL HEAVY.

NEW CASTLE-lCE STILL HEAVY.
A dispatch from the Maritime Ex-
changes reporting station, at New Cas-
tie, yesterday, stated that the British
steamer EXmOuth, from Philadelphia
fer Gibraltar, for orders, was aground
IN the Delaware near that place, with
'ity iceboats Ncs. and alongside
rendering assistance.
These boats were having consider
aDle difficulty in pulling on the Ex-
mouth, because Of the ice, which is
heavy all around the stranded craft.
The EXmouth, which is under COM
mand OF Captain West, cleared at the
Philadelphia Custom House on Satur-
day with 1850 tons OF coal valued at
S9,SS7.50
Fer their work in releasing the Brit
ish steamer Giengoil, which was
aground recently in the Delaware river
at Cherry Island fats, the iceboats
have been awarded about $500.
From the harbor at Philadelphia all
the way to the bay the ice yesterday
at certain points, was heavier than II
has been at any time this Winter
Ferrybonts. good ice-breakers them,
selves. had hard time in going acros;
the stream and barges in the lowel
Delaware had to have an extra tugboa
to assist them.
Several tugs. with barges, and ais,
the Reading collier Berks. towing tn,
barge Otto. which had passed down a
Reedy Island Saturday. were yesterda,
reported to have put into the New Cas-
tie ice piers. Iceboats Nos. 2 and
have been patrolling for the last fey
days between Marcus Hook and Reed
Island.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1900-02-05
DOVER AND MILFORD TROLLEY
wAsHlNGTONs BIRTHDAY WILL
MARK THE DRIVING OF THE
FIRST SPIKE.

tlhSl SPIKE.
The Milford News says; In conver-
lsation with Robert C. White. attorney
for the Dover and Milford trolley road,
a reporter OF the News gathered the
following interesting information. 1t
is the purpose of the projectors to be-
gin construction Immediately and con-
tracts will soon be let for supplies and
construction.
1t is proposed to drive the first spike
on Washington's birthday and to make
it a public ceremony. The start VIII
be made at point just below Dover
and the work will be steadily pushed
to Milford. The work can be done
with great rapidly, as there Is little
grading to be done. and before the
frosts next Fall. IL is hoped that the
jingling trolley bells will be heard.
The company intends In time to
push the road to Milton. and thence to
Lewes and Rehoboth With the cheap
transportation It would offer a great
seaside traffic would instantly be built
Iup.
The books are open to local sub
lscribers, stock being $50 per share, and
while, If necessary. all capital will be
secured from abroad. yet IL Is desired
to place as much as possible at home.
The powerhOuse will probably be lo-
Gated at about the branch near the
Camden camp grounds.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1900-02-05
LEGAL NEWS NOTES

Wagons lettored. Bucher, GIG Shipley.
Ga 5ase colltuI~s arc com.la!n.
ing against the use Of beer kegs as re-
ceptacles fer garbage.
-Clearings Of the local banks last
week were 1929 $40, compared with
sS37-49l fer the same period last year.
The heavy rain Of yesterday caused
a cavein in the bed Of Fourth street at
the intersection Of Monroe
Work on the New Castle and Della
ware City railway Will be begun about
March l.
The steamer Republic has been
sold in New York for $1,000.
IF f. Slocomb & Co. Of this city,
will have a display Of leather machin-
cry at the Paris Exposition.
Frederick c. Mammele has re-
ceived a contract to furnish j. Morton
Poele with 1900 panes Of glass.
"A meeting Of the Bayard Memorial
Association will probably be held TO-
morrow.
1t has been rumored that McCor.
mick Bros. have been offered a large
sum for their property, at Front and
Market streets
"A cat committed suicide yesterday
by deliberately jumping into the Chris
tiana creek at shipley street wharf.
From, present indications tn,
Pennsylvania Railroad Company vii
erect a new station at Clayton and vii
MAKE several other Improvement
there.
Traffic was delayed on the Della
ware railroad az Middletown for abou
an hour last night owing to severa
, ears jumping the track
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1900-02-05

MRS. MCoLLEY's NURSE SEIZED
WITH THE DISEASE.

Mrs. Nina Sadtler, the trained nurse
who has been attending Mrs. McColley
wife OF DR.. ID. /. McColley. who is
suffering with smallpox. has been
seized with the disease.
symptoms OF the disease developed
in Mrs. Sadtler on Friday last, and
she rapidly grew worse. but her con-
dition is not considered dangerous
Mrs. McColley has nearly recovered
from her attack.
All the rest Of the smallpox patients
are doing well with the exception %.
Joseph Corrigan, Of No. sos Monroe
street. whose case is critical. 1t was
feared on Saturday night that he woulC
die, but yesterday and today he wa.
reported slightly improved.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1900-02-05
HIS CONDITION PRECAR1oUs
X-RAYs PHOTOGRAPHS TAKEN OF
THE BULLET NEAR THE COLOR
ED BOYS HEART.

Three X-rays photographs were
taken OF the pericardium and adjacent
sections of the body of William But
Ter. eolored. an inmate OF St. Joseph's S
Industrial Home for Colored Orphans,
at Clayton, on Saturday night and yes
terday by. Professor n. w. Brown, OF
Delaware College.
This is the boy who was accidentally
shot about three weeks ago and the
bullet has lodged in the perlcardium,
the sac that encloses the heart. The
photographs show the position of the
bullet to be two inches from the sur
face Of the body, and apparently in the
lowest pars Of the pericardial cavity,
directly beneath and one-half inch
from the heart
The case resembles that Of the late
Senator Goebel, Of Kentucky. An
operation is impossible and Butler may
die at any time. He cannot recover.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1900-02-05
CHARGED WITH PILFERrNc MAus

George w. Larkin. assistant post Of
nee clerk and assistant station agent
at Trainer, on the p, W. & B. railroad.
was arrested on Saturday night bv
Post Otice Inspector Gregory on the
charge OF robbing the mails He was
taken to Philadelphia, and in default OF
bail was locked up for a hearing today.
When arrested an unopened letter con
tanning marked money. addressed ia
Miss Georgia Shaw, Of Edge Moor. was
found in his pocket.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1900-02-05
.VICTIMsn nEFEArEn

The Victims Of Belmont team of
the Wilmington Whist Club and a
picked bowling team played three
games on Saturday night. The former
team was defeated by fifty points. Next
Saturday the Belmont Club team will
come down to play the return game.
The Belmont recently won from the
club team.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1900-02-05
JUDGE cLAYToN's SUCCESSOR
CAPTAIN ISAAC JOHNSON. or ME-
OLA, NAMED BY GOVERNOR
STONE.

CAPTAIN ISAAC JOHNSON. or ME-
Ola, NAMED BY GOVERNOR
STONE.
Media. Pa. Feb. 5.-Governor Stone
Saturday appointed Captain Isaac
Johnson. of Media, to the vacancy on
the Delaware county bench, created by
the death Of Judge Thomas J. Clay
ton.
Captain Johnson Is an ex-prothono-
tary and clerk of courts of Delaware
county. a position which he held twelve
years During hts last term as pro-
thonctary he began the study of law,
and was admitted to practice in 1854,
without going through the usual ex-
animation before the Bar Association
Examining Board.
During the civil war Mr. Johnson
was made captain of a company OF
colored soldiers. and led them In
many battles. Returning from the war
he engaged In the general store bust
ness at Lciperyiile. and IL was while
there that he was nominated for pro-
thonotary and clerk OF the courts. He
rs JS years OF age, and is a member
of the State Board OF Charities, q trus.
tee of the West Chester Normal School
and a member of the Military Order OF
the Loyal Legion.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1900-02-05
sLIGHT FIRE YEsrERDAy

A slight hre occurred yesterday af-
tefnoon at the residence Of Mrs. Will
lard L. Smith, No. 232 Franklin street.
The blaze originated in a closet on the
second floor, and is supposed to be
caused by mice igniting matches. The
loss was about $780, The flames wele
extinguished by the .Weccacoe Com
pany.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1900-02-05
WARMERS NOT sArIsFIEn.

The farmers and tomato growers OF
Kent county are not satisfied with the
association recently organized in Do
yer, which is known as the Kent
County Tomato Growers Association.
Their reasons are that they prefer 10
act independently in the matter OF
making contracts with the Gamers and
do net wish to be bound by a contract
With any association.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1900-02-05
WILL BE TRIED IN DOVER

Robert Tilghman. the colored man
who was arrested in Baltimore some
time ago on a charge OF robbing a
store in Dover, was brought to this
city on Saturday afternoon. He was
taken TO Dover today for trial by the
Kent county authorities.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1900-02-05
ELECTION or oFFIcERs.

The annual election Of officers Of the
Reliance Fire Company took place Sat
urday night with the following result:
President, p. f. Murphy; -presi-
dent, James +. Buckley; secretary,
Joseoh =. Gross, treasurer, Timothy
BUCKLEY; hoard Of managers. JaAes
Kane, John Lally, Tomothy Buckley
James i. Buckley and Nathani ii
Moore; sagincer. ,iohn f. LAZY.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1900-02-05
Ruler Of Italy Assists Method
ism Said Rev. William
Burt Last Night.
REPORT OF PROGRESS
DIR. BURT. WHO HAS BEEN IN
ITALY FOR MANY YEARS. SPOKE
INTERESTINGLY OF HIS WORK
THERE AT UNION CHURCH.
OTHER CHURCH NOTES.

Rev. William Burt. u. D., superin-
tendent OF the Methodist missions in
Rome, Italy, addressed a large congre-
cation at Union M. f.. Church yester-
day. DR.. Burt has been in Italy for
many years. and in speaking OF the
progress of Methodism there said
our success cannot yet be meas
ured by simple statistics, though these
are encouraging. Among the most en-
couraging indications of our success
and of promise for the future we would
mention the following: The prepara-
tion OF future leaders in our schools
The presence already among our min
listers OF eleven young men trained in
our schools. Our changed position, es-
pecially since the erection of our new
building in Rome. The Liberals, who
would be our friends, have more con-
fidence in our future. We are better
known than ever before and we enjoy
the sincere sympathy OF thousands OF
Italian patriots. The king himself has
on several occasions expressed his in
terest in our work.
Our changed position among the
evangelical denominations In Italy. The
success OF our church in any country
is not simply In that which she has
accomplished directly, but also in that
which IN the Providence OF God she has
been called to lacomplicsh through her
influence on sister churches. Let me
quote here the observations Of one OF
our ministers:
Twelve years ago no one could
speak OF our influence for we were in
iuenced instead OF exerting an infiu-
ence on others. But now we can speak
of our influence which is being exerted
In the following particulars: We have
introduced the element of Joy into
Christian worship. There is more fer
yOr and enthusiasm in the singing The
sermons are rendered more interesting
and effective by means Of illustrations
and direct appeals to the heart and
conscience
Or. Burt further stated that King
Humbert. OF Italy. approves Of the mis-.
sion and has made large contributions fol
its maintenance. In speaking Of Italy's
redemption he said: THE goth of Sep.
tember, 1870. marks the date Of tho
downfall OF the temporal power OF the
papacy which marks the downfall OF
government in comparison with
which that OF the czar is liberal. anC
that of the sultan is honest"
The congregation was much pleaseS
with DR.. Burt's discourse, and Will
the success which DR.. Burt has met IL
Italy.
~. CHURCH NOTES.
Baptism was held at Bethany Bap
tist Church last evening.
Delaware Avenue Baptist Church re
ceiyed new members yesterday morn
ing and held baptismal service In tn
evening.
Services at East Lake Presbyterian
Church We're conducted yesterda.
morning by Thomas McCorkle, and II
the evening by Rev. E. w. Long.
Baptism was held at Second Baptis
Church last evening.
Rev. A. D. Melvin. president OF tn
NJ. P. Maryland Conference, will preac
at Dover on Sunday next.
"St P.nls Address at Mars Hill
was the subject of an interesting ser
mon preached by Rev. Henry War
Cunningham at Calvary Episcops
Church last evening.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1900-02-05
-HARMoNY MEETING ToMoRRoW

The Regular Republican State Com
mittee will meet al Dover tomorrow,
when the plan for harmony recently
suggested by j. +. Alice. chairman of
the Union Republican Committee. will
be considered.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1900-02-05
HEBREW CHARITY oFFIcERs.

AT q meeting CT the Hebrew Charity
Association last night the following di-
rectcrs were elected A. b. Cohen, ].
Faber, J. Harry Gordon, N. L.eberman.
Rev. "A. Rizets Leafs Topkis. S. Kas-
din. Dr. S. Werner l. Weiner. Morris
Levy, $. Crossman and DR.. A. ID.
Jacobson. The proceeds Of the recent
Charity Ball amounted to S30074.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1900-02-05
BcoKKEEPER WANTED.

We have an inquiry from Philadel-
phia sor an Industrious. reliable and
experienced bookkeeper. age from 26 to
20. II "a graduate OF Goldey CONNER
clal and Shorthand College, apply at
once at 'he office. or by letter.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1900-02-05
HOME MISSIONARY SOCIETY.

Grace Circle. Wcmens Home Mis
slonary Society viii hold It's regular
monthly meeting at the home of Mrs.
Clarence S. Robb. No. 1908 Jefferson
street, this afternoon. Much important
business will be transacted