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Evening journal., 1900-04-11
KNows NorHING on M,KINNEY.

George Croft, the man who was with
James L. Mckinney the might prior to
the latters disappearance, on January
21, held a conference with the police
and the missing mans relatives last
night. Croft could throw no light on
McKinney's whereabouts. He says that
he left him on Saturday night, January
20, at Fourth and Lombard streets, and
was to meet him the next morning at
the p, w. & B. railroad station, and
leave Wilmington. He failed to keep
his appointment, however, and saw no
more of Mckinney.
Evening journal., 1900-04-11
CHARGED WITH NEGLECT
SAMUEL AND MARY HOLSON BE-
FORE JUDGE BALL TODAY.

Samuel r. and Mary Holson were ar
raigned before Judge Ball this morning
on a charge Of neglecting their three
grandchildren, Hannah, Richard and
Mary Nulson.
The Holsons live at No. AZ Lord
street, and are the eare-takers OF their
grandchildren, whose ages range from
3 70 years, and whose parents are
separated. Officers Sheehey and Floyd
testified that their attention was called
TO the Holson house last evening by a
fight that was in progress between the
occupants When they first arrived
Mrs. HolsOn had her husband baekd
up against the wall and was striking
him. Officer Sheehey separated the pu-
gilists. Both parties had been drink
ing
After restoring peace the officers de-
parted, but the fight was resumed, and
when they returned TO the house again
they found the children running about
the street barefooted and in their
night clothes.
Tho patrol wagon was then sum
moned andthe whole family taken TO
the police station. where charge Of
neglect and Of disorderly conduct was
placed against the Holsons.
Several neighbors testified to the dis.
turbance last night, but all agreed that
the children We're properly looked af-
ter. Judge Ball held up the case, pend
ing the good behavior CT the defend
ants.
The other cases disposed Of were
Harry Smith, Charles Alexander, col
ored. disorderly conduct. $40 and costs
each; William Dorsey. drunk, SO and
costs, and James Collins, drunk, s5
and costs.
Evening journal., 1900-04-11
HOSPITAL CORPS SERVICE
DIFFICULTY IN SECURING CoMPE-
TENT MEN FOR THE SERVICE
CONTINUES.

4 hAA A. ANAAAA 4 AAN NoAA20AAiANA AAAlI
TENT MEN FOR THE SERVICE
CONTINUES.
The difficulty which the medical de-
partment Of the army has had in Sc
curing competent men for hospital SER
vice continues. with littlep prospect Of inn
lproyements, writes a Washington cor
respondent. In order to supply the de-
mands for medical attendants in the
many garrisons scattered throughout
the Philippine Islands. school for
the training OF Hospital Corps recruits
has been established at Manila, in
charge Of Captain Kulp. who is in COM
mand there OF hospital No. 3. An aban-
doned barrack has been assigned to the
use of this school and fitted up for the
purpose with accommodations for 100
men.
There are seventy-two men now in
training. The aim is to keep a perma-
nent class Of forty-two priyates with the
idea OF graduating ten men at the end
OF every month"; Thus ten reasonably
we'll equipped Hospital Corps men will
be sent out for assignment to COM
mands In various parts OF the island in
exchange for uninstrueted men who de-
sire TO enter this branch OF the SER
vice
AS the quarters in hospital service
are fixed and more comfortable the
service non-combatant. and the pay
considerably increased over that Of the
common soldier 1t is believed there
will be enough men secured in this way
to meet the demands Of the service. The
regular course taken fourteen weeks
Ct daily instruction FIVE days in the
week. The army surgeons connected
with the hospitals in Manila make up
the faculty Of the institution The in-
struction is practical and theoretical.
and includes the subjects OF first aid,
pharmacy, minor surgery elementary
anatomy and physiology. ward man
agement hygiene and nursing Thel
men are given practical instruction In
moving patients, litter
drill, diet cooking and similar useful
training.
Evening journal., 1900-04-11
HOME DIRECTORY CANVASS COM
pIErEn

The canvass for names for the Will
mington City Directory and Business
Gazetteer, the Home Directory. for 1900
has been completed. Any person who Is
in doubt as to the correctness Of the
information given to the canvasser will
confer favor on the publishers by for
warding Immediately the correct name.
wife's name, employment, employer, or
business and business address, and
home address to John T. Mullins, man
ager. Wilmington Advertising Agency,
$40 Market street.
Evening journal., 1900-04-11
BABY IN A SOAP Rox

The Dover police were notified yes
terday of the discovery of the body OF
child encased in a soap box, and
partly buried in a corner of Christ
Church Cemetery. The body was taken
in charge by Coroner Knots and an
inquest held today. Julia Holddev
the mother of the infant, admits the
burial, but states that the child was
still born, and any marks Of violence
We're the result Of injuries received be-
fore birth.
Evening journal., 1900-04-11
AUprBoN socIErY oRGANIzEn

The Delaware Audubon Society has
been organized here, following the
lines laid down by the Pennsylvania
society, It's object being the protection
Of birds and the discouraging of their
use in wearing apparel and for the pur-
pose Of ornament. The officers Of the
organization are: President Arthur r.
Spaid; secretary, Mrs. William S. Hill
les; treasurer, Mrs. Job H. jackson.
The directors include Walter d. Bush,
Edward Bringhurst, Jr.. Elwcod Gar
rett and Miss Hetty Smith, for New
Castle county, and Mrs. J. B. Turner.
Mrs. r. L. Holiday, John H. Bateman
and Mrs. Fulton, for Kent county.
Evening journal., 1900-04-11
MINISTERS WARMLY RECEIVED
ST. PAUL'S CHURCH WELCOMED
PASTOR AND PRESIDING ELDER.

Members of st. Paul's NJ. E. Church
rendered a reception to Presiding FL
der and Mrs. Robert Watt and Rev.
Dr. and Mrs. w. L. s. Murray, in the
lecture room Of the church last night.
The room was tastefully decorated
with the stars and stripes, the beauty
of which was doubly increased in the
soft light of many banquet lamps.
G. Wesley Williams presided Frank
F. Slocomb, Samuel H. Baynard and
Rev. Alonzo Davis extended a welcome
to the ministers and their wives, in
behalf Of the several societies OF the
church. DR.. Watt and Dr. Murray re-
sponded.
An enjoyable musical and literary
program was rendered, after which all
retired to an adjoining apartment,
where refreshments were served.
Evening journal., 1900-04-11
ACTORS. sINGERs. TALKERs

ACTORS. SINGERS, TALKERs-
Are all more or less subject to. Bad
Throat, Hoarseness. Tonsilitis and Ca.
tarrh. Dr. Agnew's Catarrhal Powder
never disappoints. Il can but proelalm
DR. Agnew's Catarrhal Powder won
derful medicine for actors. singers and
public speakers. Myself and my wife
have tried everything, but have never
found anything to equal this great
remedy, for quick action; ii certainly
is a wonder worker. Al. Emmett Fos-
tell, New York City.-72. Sold hy
Miller Drug Company. 4O2 Market
street. and n. B. Danforth, Market and
Second streets.
Evening journal., 1900-04-11
NEW sUpERvIsORs HERE

Naval Constructor Cox and Lieuten-
ant L. A. Bostwick have been assigned
70 the Harlan and Hollingsworth Co. to
supervise the construction of the tor
pedo boat destroyers Hopkins and Hull.
Mr.. Cox will be experimenting con-
structor, and Lieutenant Bostwick
will become inspector of equipment at
the yards.
Evening journal., 1900-04-11
poNT. poN.ru noN.r.l,

Neither borrower nor lender be.
For loan oft loses both itself and friend.
And dulls the edge Of husbandry."
Don't lend your directory. You may
want it when the other fellow has it.
Don't borrow your friends directory. He
may want it and don't like to lend it.
Don't be slow. Subscribe for the 1900
city directory before you forget Mullins.
manager. $40 Market street.
Evening journal., 1900-04-11

Our directory library consists of d.
rrectories Of various cities, and we keep
IL up-to-date for the free use of our
Patrons. A few Of them. Boston. New
YORK, Philadelphia, Chicago, Baltimore.
Bunalo, Pittsburg. Jersey City, Gin
elpnau and Reading. Our library is
only Tor patrons. Subscribe for our
lsVO city directory-the home directory.
Inc Wilmington Advertising Agency.
John T. Mullins, manager. $40 Market
street.
Evening journal., 1900-04-11
DIR. RAKER IN PITTsRIrRc

Rev. Henry Baker, d. D., formerly
Of Grace M. e. Church, preached his
first sermon in his new charge, Christ
Church, Pittsburg, on Sunday morn
ing. 1t is understood that the large
congregation in attendance was much
pleased with DR.. Bakers discourse.
Evening journal., 1900-04-11
The Conference Appointments
Announced BY President
Melvin Last Night.
DR.. WOLFE RETURNED HERE
TO SERVE ANOTHER YEAR AS
PASTOR OF THE FIRST M. p.
CHURCH-BUSINESS TRANSACT
ED AT CONCLUDING SESSION OF
THE CONFERENCE.
THE CONFERENCE

Westminster, Md, April 1.-THE
Maryland annual Conference of the
Methodist Protestant Church closed its
session last night and the president,
Rev. DR.. Melvin, announced his ap-
pcintments for the ensuing year
The committee also reported III
Young People Societies of Christian
Endeavor, which is an increase of six
over last year, with an increase in
membership Of 1851; conversions, POI
increased So; money raised, S3,495. 81.
The most satisfactory part of the stand
ing of the conference and its increased
prosperity was the decrease of the
church debt of $37,434.91.
President Melvin in an able and in
structive address received the following
ministers into the conference: Reys.
Frederick J. Phillips, of Sharpstown; ].
L. Nichols, of Oxford; e. H. Jones. Of
Clearspring; E. p. Perry. Of Baltimore;
Charles M. Compiler, OF Forestville
Va, and w. r. Sherwood, of Chester
town.
Alternates to the General Conference
were elected as follows:
Ministerial-RevD DR. Walter r. Gra-
ham, of Westminster; Rev. S. B. Tread
way. OF Belair; Rev. J. T. I-assell Of
Fawn Grove; Rev. j. L. Mills, Rev. ].
w. Kirk
Laymen-A E Tull, of Somerset,
John Mason, G. A. Benjamin, E. B.
Feuby, C. S. Harris.
The appointments in this state are:
Clayton J. E. Nicholson; Concord, E.
]. Hill Delmar, j. E. r. Ewell: Dover
and Leipsie, N. o. Gibson: FELTON,. H.
j. Schlinke; Frederica. E. Fl. Jones:
Georgetown. ]. II. S. Ewell: George
town circuit, G. Edwin Brown; Green
wood. e. d. Stone: Harrington, w. S.
Phillips; Laurel. f. c. Klein: Milton,
II. E. Bennington; Seaford. J. w. Bald
erston; Wilmington First Church,
George l.. Wolfe; Second Church,
James L. Nichols.
Evening journal., 1900-04-11
MRS. CARrER,s LOS

Between Ninth and Market streets
and the post office Mrs. George Carter.
Of No. 1917 Monroe street, yesterday
afternoon lost a package containing
four Easter cards, nearly yard Of blue
silk ana handsomely worked Batten-
burg lace handkerchief. 1t is thought
that some children picked up the par
eel.
Evening journal., 1900-04-11
PRIMARY nAY FIxEn

Democrats of the state will, on May
26, choose delegates to their state CON
yention. at which delegates to the Ma
tional Democratic Convention are to
be elected. The state convention may
be held the second week in June.
State Chairman John Biggs will issue
the call in a short time.
Evening journal., 1900-04-11
IN BUSINESS nor uT,1srI

Granville P. Alexander, until recent
ly with j. T. MHllin & Sons. has omen
ed the store at No. Ala Market street.
formerly Alsentzer's, with line Of
hats and gents furnishing goods. Mr..
Alexander has had years Of experience
in the business and his selection OF
goods now in stock is an evidence Of
this fact.
Evening journal., 1900-04-11
WEST CHESTER TROLLEY LINE.

William Lawton and Isaac S. Elliott
were in West Chester yesterday at
tending a conference Of persons inter
ested in the proposed trolley line from
Wilmington to West Chester along the
Concord pike. At the conference MANY
property owners along the route ex.
pressed their willingness to grant the
company right of way through their
lands.
Evening journal., 1900-04-11
MR.. DoERR WILI,TAKE pApr

Rev. Frederick Doerr, of this city.
will take part in the thirty-fourth an
niversary celebration of St Stephens
Evangelical Lutheran Church. of phil
adelphia, which will begin on Sunday.
On Tuesday evening Mr.. Doerr win
make an address on "St. Stephen,s
Diamond Exploit"
Evening journal., 1900-04-11
% YOU KNowq

The up-to-date business man always
subscribes fcr a city directory. He
uses it. He needs it, His name Is
printed in large black type. He warts
everybody to know him. DO you? Get
your name in bold faced type in the
1900 directory, now soon to go to press.
Special rates. Mullins, manager. $40
Market
Evening journal., 1900-04-11
young uNpERrAKER nuRIEp.

William II. Brierley, aged 81 years,
was buried frcm his late home, Third
and Washington streets, today. Ser
vices were held at o'clock, with rep
resentatives Of Wilmington Lodge, No.
/. A. o. U. W.; Friendship Fire Com
pany, and Windsor Lodge, No. 80, o.
l.. Of ST. g., in attendance. Interment
was made at Wilmington and Brandy
wine Cemetery.
Evening journal., 1900-04-11
- MHAT TRnnnLElI

We keep a Directory Library of many
cities for use OF our subscribers only.
Did you ever want to know the address
of someone in another city? II so, you
have hunted high and low. Subscribe
for our 1900 Directory now and you
have the free use Of our Library. Null
Inns, Mgr, $40 Market street.
Evening journal., 1900-04-11
Mrs. ANToIN RuRIEn-

Mary, wife Of Levi Antoin, who died
en- Sunday last, aged 81 years, was
buried from her late home, Colonel
DuPont's lodge house, today, with
mass at st. Joseph's r. c. Church. In
terment was made in the adjoining
cemeterv.
Evening journal., 1900-04-11
UNION MEN ON THEIR OARS

DENY RUMORS AND SAY THEY
WILL NOT ACT UNTIL AFTER
NATIONAL CONVENTION.
A prominent union republican this
morning pronounced as untrue the
statement printed yesterday that the
j. Edward Addicks Club, of Whining
ton, would parade at Philadelphia
while the National Republican Con-
vention is in session there The state
ment contained the further information
that 500 men would be in the line Of
march.
The same man denied the statement
printed by local paper yesterday that
the regular and the union republicans
were to divide the Delaware vote to be
cast at the National Republican Con-
vention.
You can say said the union man.
that there will be nothing done in
union republican politics until after
the meeting of the National Republi-
can Convention"
Evening journal., 1900-04-11
FUNERAL or ANNIE CONNOR.

The funeral Of Annie. the 12-year-old
daughter Of Edward and Bridget Con-
nor, took place from the home OF her
parents, No. 700 East Fifth street to-
day. High mass was said at st. Mary's
r. c. Church, after which the remains
were inferred at the Cathedral Gene
terry.
Evening journal., 1900-04-11
"a HnIn a cARNIvAI-

Members of the Board of Trade and
Wilmington Lodge of Elks are discuss
ing the proposition of holding a street
carnival here in June. The scope OF
the proposed affair will be presented at
public meeting. to be held one night
of next week.
Evening journal., 1900-04-11
RECEIvING THEIR cHEcKs.

Employees Of the Maryland division Of
the Pennsylvania railroad. the Balti-
more and Ohio, the Wilmington and
Columbia division of the Reading rail-
road and the local Pullman carshops
are receiving their checks today for the
month ending March 81.
Evening journal., 1900-04-11
WORK SOON TO COMMENCES

A contract has been received by the
Brandywine Granite Company to sup
ply several thousand cubic yards Of
stone for new Notifications at Delaware
City. The walls will be of stone and
cement, and will be several feet in
thickness. The cement is to be fur
nished by the Charles Warner Com
pany.
Evening journal., 1900-04-11
PROPERTY TRANsrERRED

At the city registry bureau today
Register Ten Weeges recorded the trans
fer of the property No. 915 Gilpin ave-
nue. from Emily Leach to David Me-
Kenney.
Evening journal., 1900-04-11
EASTER snIrvEN1R

The Great A. & P. Co. IS Easter Offer
ing for this year is unique, useful and
lasting A handsome cabinet photo
frame can be obtained every day this
week at our store. SIS Market street.
Evening journal., 1900-04-11
TO FORM A UNION.

Local carpenters held meeting last
night, when it was decided to form a
union and apply for a charter imme-
diately. There are about 1,200 wood
workers in the city.
Evening journal., 1900-04-11
SPECIAL TRAINS PASS THROUGH

Three special trains passed through
this city this morning en- route to
Washington. They were each composed
Of an engine and six coaches, and We're
tourists from Rome, Watertown and
Ogdensburg, N. " The first two trains
ran as extra No. ] and the third as No.
az
Evening journal., 1900-04-11
To oPEN sWIMMING Poor.

The Park Commission announces
that the swimming pool in Brandy
VINE Park will be open the first week
IN May. Lawrence Curran will again
be in charge.
Evening journal., 1900-04-11
LEG FRACTURED BY FALL.

John Bright fell from freight train
yesterday near Woodlawn tower while
stealing a ride. He fractured his leg and
an arm. and was otherwise injured. He
was sent to a hospital in Baltimore for
treatment.
Evening journal., 1900-04-11
BURIED TODAY

Patrick eileen. aged 40 years, who
died at the Medico-Chirurgical Hos
pital, Philadelphia, Of pneumonia on
April 5, was inferred in Cathedral
Cemetery, this city this morning.
Evening journal., 1900-04-11
PERFECT SYSTEM CLEANERS.

Keep clean inside as well as outside
and you'll be nearer godliness. Casca-
rets Candy Cathartic cleanse and purify
your body inside. All druggists, 1Oe.,
25e. SOC.
Evening journal., 1900-04-11

The advertiser can't cover The
field without usin0 The columns
Of ihe Evening journal.
Evening journal., 1900-04-11
ENrEREn PoRr rnnAY

The British oil steamer SaxaIine.
from Cette, France, entered this port
today The vessel viii take on cargo
Of crude petroleum for foreign port.
Evening journal., 1900-04-11
VISITED PLEASANT HILL.

Department Commander William Fl.
Moystin and his staff visited Reynolds
Post, G. A. r., at Pleasant Hill, last
night.
Evening journal., 1900-04-11
DIED on HEART DISEASE.

Thomas Turner. aged rs years, OF
No. 3OOS Washington street, died on
Monday of heart disease.
Evening journal., 1900-04-11

Don't forget the grand opening OF
Scheu's VIM. Penn Hotel, Fourth and
Orange, tonight All are invited.
Evening journal., 1900-04-11

You will please the children if you
buy Easter eggs and candies from j.
Govatos, 403 Market street.
Evening journal., 1900-04-11
WORKMEN MAR
PARK BEAUTY
By Removing Fine Old Rocks
10 be Used in Building
Water Tower.
THE VANDALISM WAS STOPPED

HAD THE MATTER REPORTED
TO THE BOARD OF PARK COM
MIsSIONERs ~ OTHER BUSINESS
BEFORE THAT BODY.
AT the meeting Of the Water Com
missioners yesterday afternoon William
NJ. Candy, president Of the Park Com
mission, appeared before the directors
regarding the removal OF rock from up
per Brandywine Park for use on the
new water tower,
When the plan Of creating water
tower was first discussed the Park
Commission informed the Water Com
mission that the necessary rock for
constructing the tower could be OBJ
tained free OF charge from Brandywine
Park. Although it was not specified.
il was the intention OF the Park Gem
missioners that only loose rock should
be used.
Upon Mr.. Canby's return from a
trip South William p. Bancroft called
his attention 20 the fact that a large
quantity Of the finest rock in the park
hau been blasted and taken out the
work extending to the base OF Wits
Rock MIR. Candy stopped the work at
once, and reported the matter to the
Water Commission, and that body or
dered the work discontinued until the
park executive committee can confer
with the commissioners.
Chief Engineer Bond reported the
purchase Of the water main ON Market
street from the city line to Thirty-frst
street, from Joseph l.. Carpenter, Jr,
and the four-inch main from Thirty
first street to Todds lane, which was
laid by the managers OF the Childrens
Home.
Mr.. Bond called the attention Of the
board 10 the fact that a larger pump
is needed in making the excavation for
the water main at the foot Of Orange
street The matter was referred to the
engineer with power to purchase a
pump Of the required size
Engineer Bond was instructed to put
new fire hydrant at Thirty-frst and
Market street, and also to advertise for
bids for coal.
Registrar Grohe's collections for
March were S410360 The weekly
payroll Of sS9733 was passed The
balance in bank Is FS4,S40.21.
Evening journal., 1900-04-11

Spoon Holder scent cigar, clear I4a-
yana filled. Sen Auben Segar Store. 313
Market street
Evening journal., 1900-04-11

Delamore Cigars. $3.50 per 100, at Sen
Auben Segar Store, 313 Market street.
Evening journal., 1900-04-11
II You Want Results
Advertise in The
Evening journal.

If you don't want any more
trade, don't ask for it. The
people will undoubtedly ac-
commodate you by staying
away from your store.
Evening journal., 1900-04-11

The Evening journal has gained
several hundred in circulation
within the past week.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-02-21
A CARD.

We, the undersigned, do hereby agree
to refund the money on a 50-cent bottle
of Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tar If it
fails to cure your cough or cold. We
also guarantee a 25-cent bottle to prove
satisfactory or money refunded.
KENDRICK 4 Co., E.A. DROWN " Co,
W. ii. GLADpINa, F.MARTIN, SOUTH BARRE
w. II. MILES & Co.,
GR%ANITEv1ILE, j. Il. DIX, EAST BARRE
w. e. POOLE & Co,
EAST BARRE, r. A. AINswoRrH.
WILLIAMsTowN
n ~ A,ourcu QuAvrmuvrrru.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-02-21
Notice.

During the time that the M. & W. r
r. bridges are being repaired, M. Y
W. r. r. trains between Barre and
Montpelier will run as follows over
the Central Vermont Railroad tracks
between Barre Transfer and Barre:
Leave Montpelier at 6:25, 9:45 am,
$50 p. m.
Leave Barre at 1880 a. M, 1890,
$3.50 p. m.
Workmen's train, leaving Mont
pelier at 6:25 a. M, will stop to take
passengers only at Putnam street,
G. II. More's and Pioneer, and will
stop to leave passengers opposite
Jones Bros. and Blackwell street only.
Passengers from Barre going east on
train leaving Montpelier at 4:1O p. m.
should take G. V. train leaving Barre
at 1905 p. m.
Montpelier & Wells River railroad
tickets reading between Montpelier
and Barre will be accepted for passage
on all Central Vermont railway trains,
and M. & w. workmen's tickets VIII
be accepted on G. V. workmen's trains
until train service is resumed on M
& w. r. railroad.
f. w. STANYAN, Supt.
Il. w. MORSE, Gen. Pass. Agt.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-02-21
EAST BARRE.

Local Union men are talking strike
daylight until dark.
C. Ii. McAllister of Washington,
was in town Saturday.
Jacob Cutler is confined to the house
with a sore foot, it being Of a serious
nature.
Will Morrison Is able to be out on
the street again after several weeks OF
sickness.
Mrs. M. w. Hyland returned to the
home of her mother in Washington,
Monday afternoon.
The Topsham stage was conspicu-
Gus by it's absence Monday, owing to
the bad travelings
Mrs. Walter Bixby has been very
sick the past week, but is more COM
Portable at this writing.
The South Barre dramatic club will
present the three act drama entitled,
The Soldiers Vow, in the opera house
this evening.
Silas w. Jenpey commenced work
again at the city Monday morning,
after an absence Of Is days on account
of illness.
The water main that crosses the
river below the bridgeIgot broken dur
ing the high water last week, causing
a leak and a shortage of water on the
other side of the river, which can't bt
prevented until the water goes dow
in the river.