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Evening journal., 1900-05-14
FLEEING BANK ROBBERS
KILLADEPUTY MARSH

Emporia, Kan, May 14.-Hundreds
men on foot, on horseback and in
kinds Of vehicles are securing Ne6s
valley for two alleged bank robbie
James Murphy and e. f. Estell, "
are charged with killing on Saturd
night Deputy Marshal Edward RobeT
a member of a party that had be
pursuing them for several days. 7
two men were found by Roberts anC
companion who had become separai
from the pursuing party. Before IL
recognized the men one of them b
emptied both barrels of his shotg
into Roberts. killing him instant
Murphy and Estell again fed. III
are supposed TO have stolen a no
and buggy and gone south.
Evening journal., 1900-05-14

YOUNG PEOPLE
AMATEUR ACTORS
Gave Two Pretty Plays in
Claymont in Fine Style
Other Social Happenings Of
General Interest to
Readers

All communications intended for inser-
70 Society Editor, care of the Evening
Journal Communications should be
written on one side Of the paper only.
Claymont people were delighted with the
amateur theatrical given there on satur-
day evening by a number OF young people
Their acting was excellent throughout, and
a nice sum was realized for the benefit OF
the Church OF the Ascension. The cur
tain-raiser was IAN Unexpected Legacy, '
the cast being:
Eleanor Vane-Lewis (an heiress).
Miss Claudia Dare Chesley.
Mabel Glum Ga friend), Miss Ethel Wilson.
Thomas Bake-Lewis Ga former lover),
Armon d. Chaytor, Jr.
"Tangles Untangled" was the play. and
its cast was:
Miss Mary Redmond Ga recluse),
Miss Lucie S. Primrose.
Miss Laura Maxwell, Miss Florence Craig
McComb; Miss Kitty Sterling, Miss
Madge Marshall Chesley, her wards.
Nora O'Darrah (maid)
Miss NJ Fanny McCausland.
Mr.. Paul Lamberton lin love with Miss
MaXwelD, .... ....J. McComb Primrose.
Mr.. John Sylvester lin love with Miss
Sterling) Perle c. Talley
Lieutenant Arthur Powell (from Manila),
Frank N. McCausland.
Dennis Mcshane (stable boy)
Henry Seeds Young.
Evening journal., 1900-05-14
PEACH CROP
Is NOT DAMAGED

Former Representative William r.
Davis was in this city to-day, and
when asked about the damage done TO
the peach crop, said that the peach
blossoms were not injured. They are
full, and no damage is apparent The
indications are that there will be a
full peach crop, as we'll as a full crop
of Strawberries and apples.
Mr.. Davis said that many Of the trees
in his section were killed by the "yel
lows" several years ago. Most of the
trees are young, none not more than
four years old. The "yellows" do not
attack these trees.
Mr.. Davis formerly had eighty acres
of peach trees, but now has only twelve
acres.
Evening journal., 1900-05-14
NEW CASTLES, ENTERPRISE

We hope the day will come when
Wilmington, New Castle. Gordon
Heights, Edge Moor. Claymont, New
port, Stanton and the various towns
and villages on the Brandywine and
contiguous to Wilmington will have
become 50 closely allied to our city by
mutual building extensions and rapid
transit communication as to constitute
cne big town with common aims and
interests. When that time comes we
shall have realized that cherished
dream OF a Greater Wilmington.
This desirable state Of affairs still Is
in the dim future. Wilmington is here
the other towns are there While the
distances are short it doubtless will b,
Evening journal., 1900-05-14

"The Gold Democrats. who really be-
lieved what they preached, have gone
TO the Repu iican party. body and SOUL
to stay" says the Sussex Journal, a
Democratic newspaper published ia
Georgetown, and 1t follows this with
the statement that there is to be no
longer a split in the party OF Delaware
over the money question In other
words It is something worse than a
split The respectable element Of the
Democratic party has left the party
forever. If the editor OF the Sussex
Journal could spend few days in New
Castle county and see the Free Silver
element cringing in a corner, and the
Gold Democrats preparing TO annihi-
late the followers o. Bryan, he would
change his mind. The plan is map.
ped out The Free Silver men mus
agree TO eliminate the white meta
from the state platform and play sec
ond fiddle to the Gold Democrats, o
get out OF the Delaware organization
The Bryan flower, with It's Hand.
and Gray petals, already has begun u
wither and die. It's growth was to,
rapid to be stable
Evening journal., 1900-05-14
RAIN POSTPONES
TENNIS TOURNAMENT

Because of the rain on Saturday af-
ternoon the Newport Tennis Club,
which was to have had its opening
tournament on the courts. at Newport,
was postponed to some da te to be fixed
by the club. Each expe Giant partici-
pant registered on the clu BIS new house
book and each received souvenir,
which was a blue and VIII ite card, the
clubs colors.
Those who had assembled TO take
part in the tournament W. re entertain
ed during the afternoon at card playing
at the'home Of Miss Heller CransiOn.
Preparations are being made for q
parlor entertainment to te held for the
benefit OF the club at the home of the
Misses Johnson, on May 25.
Evening journal., 1900-05-14

In dealing with the question Of the
eligibility OF the present members OF
the Levy Court Of New Castle county
for reelection, the Republican and
Democratic county ycommitteessh should be
guided strictly by sound legal inter-
probation of the law OF 1897, and not by
the advice Of laymen who have candi-
dates to serve. II the bipartisan legal
commission decides that the restrictive
features OF the law apply to the pres.
ent incumbents, under no circumstan.
ces should the committee permit then
names to appear on the tickets, for the
offices are high and important ones anc
should be guarded from taint OF title
On the other hand, il It be decided
that the law does not apply, the pres
ent Levy Court Commissioners GER
tainly are entitled to all rights at the
primaries.
Evening journal., 1900-05-14
BOYS BRIGADE
REVIEWED In PARADE

In Philadelphia on Saturday the fifth
annual parade Of the First Regiment,
Pennsylvania division, United Boys
Brigade, took place the line OF march
being on Broad stret, from Girard ave
nue. 20 Christian street Colonel Wen
dell p. Bowman reviewed the brigade
from the balcony Of the Union League
Colonel Henry L. SpOcer was in com
mand of the battalion.
This battalion will encamp at Bran
dywine Springs during the latter part
of June.
Evening journal., 1900-05-14
COLOMBIA REVOLUTION
EXTENDS IT'S SCOI

San Francisco. May 1.-THE steam
San Juan, from Central Amerid
ports, reports that the revolution
Colombia is far more serious IN
cablegrams from Panama would u
one to suppose. The chief officer
the steamer says: THE claim Of
Colombian government that the re-
lution has been suppressed is absu
The revolutionists are increasing
strength every day, and Panama
liable TO fall into their hands at c
time. They are not only better arm
than the government forces, but q
secretly have the sympathy OF
people, who have become greatly
censed at the arbitrary acts Of
government.
Evening journal., 1900-05-14
KENNETT PEOPLE WANT TROLLEY
Wilmington Business Men Also Anxious
for Trade Il Will Brine Here

Kennett Square residents are begin
ming to display anxiety about the ex-
tension Of the Wilmington and Brandy
wine Springs railway to that borough.
Two routes have been laid out, and lit
tie trouble in securing the right of way
is anticipated.
Wilmingtonians are anxious about
the building of the line, because they
see in it the draining OF the Chester
county valley and upper New Castles
business to Wilmington.
Evening journal., 1900-05-14
THIS STRIKE A FAILURE
Injunction Had Salutary Effect on
Kansas CITY Strikers

Kansas City, Mo-, May 14.-Evd
street car line in this city and Kana
City, Kan, was in full operation y1
terday, and no violence was offered
the strikers. The injunction Of d
federal court enjoining the men fr(
interfering with the running of 4
cars had q salutary effect upon 4
strikers. Early in the day groups
strikers gathered at the differa
power houses and quietly urged d
crews to 60 out. Less than a doz
responded, however. and the plat
of these men were filled promptly. 4
railway officials have applications frt
twice as many men as they can use.
Evening journal., 1900-05-14

Friends OF Willard Salisbury,
Jr., have boasted in the past of his
"pulr' with the state administra-
tion. While the Quay case was in pro-
cess of determination in the United
States Senate, they openly declared
that he had.the ear Of the governor aud
would be appointed at once il Mr.. Quay
were seated. They laughed at sugges-
tions that former Attorney General
John Biggs might have influence In the
executive chamber BY its refusal to
seat Mr. Quay on Governor Stones
certificate the Senate made il
unnecessary for Governor Tunnel tc
express a preference as between Mr
Salisbury and Mr. Biggs. Now, how
ever. with the twelve-year term OF
Judge Ball, OF the Municipal Court
about to expire. the two aspirants fol
Democratic leadership will have ar
opportunity to make test OF their rel
arive standing in the governors es
TEEN. Judge Ball is a Salisbury man
and already the Biggs men are out will
the declaration that there is a prett!
general feeling in the rank and file o
the party that a twelve year term b
Office for one man is about enough.
They have actually or by inferenc
taken up Edwin R. Cochran, Jr.. TO rul
against Judge Ball. and II they fin
that he is not strong enough with tn
governor to obtain the appointment
they will introduce a dark horse TIL
fight set up is not so much agains
Judge Ball as IL is against Mr.. Sauls
bury. whose progress in politics
being opposed at every step by tn
! Bayard-Gray- -Biggs combination whic
! threatens to dominate Democratic po
I itios in Delaware, despite the frant
y efforts of the Salisbury and Hand!
4 Gray men to prevent II.
Evening journal., 1900-05-14
Praying Circle Formed

There has been formed in Whining
ton a Union MONDAY Praying Circle,
for the purpose Of praying every day at
The officers are the Rev. Charles A.
Grise. ID. d.. of M. e. Church. presi-
dent; Thomas McCorkle, Of Presbyter-
ian Church, treasurer; Alexander Pal
mer, Of the Friends Church. secretary.
Evening journal., 1900-05-14
Delaware City Personals


Special TO the Evening Journal
Delaware City, May 14.-Mrs. Philip
Clark of Baltimore. who has been visit
ing relatives in town for the past two
weeks, has returned to her home, ac-
oompanied by her sister, Mrs. Glen
Reeves.
Mrs. Mary Price, Mrs. A. Johannes
and Mrs. J. A. Collins attended the
Sunday school meeting at Newark
Mrs. Burton and children are the
guests Of friends in Baltimore.
Evening journal., 1900-05-14
Ntore coal For Furope,

New York, May 14.-Another la
contract has been signed for the
portation of American bituminous
to Europe. The contract is for deliv
Of 10000 tons at Baltimore, Phila'
phia and Norfolk, with New York
tional, for immediate shipment to
continent or the United Kingd
Most Of this coal, it is understood
destined for Germany and Belgi
Evening journal., 1900-05-14
Chief Justice Lore Honored

Chief Justice Charles b. Lore. who is ht-
tending the General Conference OF the
Methodist Episcopal Church. in Chicago.
was honorcd by that body on Saturday az
ternocn. Il appointed him a member OF
the committee to consider ehanges in the
organic law OF the church until fhe next
quadrennium.
Evening journal., 1900-05-14
FRANCE ACCEPTS GIFT
Beautiful United States Pavilion Form;
Presented To Exhibition Authorities

Paris, May 1.-THE majestic 6
beautiful United States pavilion, fac
the Seine, on the Rue des Natio
was formally handed over to the
position authorities Saturday by &C
missioner Peck. The inauguration e
place in the presence of embassy
consulate officials, many high Frel
functionaries. foreign diplomats
commissioners and a great concou
of American citiZens.
Evening journal., 1900-05-14
New CommanderIs First order

Department Commander William A.
Reilly, of the G. A. r., has announced
to be assistant acknowledgement, and
requests each post commander to for
ward him two names from his post to
be appointed on the commanders staff.
one as assistant inspector, and the
other as aide-de-camp.
Evening journal., 1900-05-14
Pnhlio Sale Posi-. ,nnad

The sale Of building lot 3 of the Cres-
ton Land and ImprovemC mt Company,
which was to have been cid at Twen-
ty-ffth and Washington streets on
Saturday afternoon, was postponed on
account of the storm until Wednesday,
May 16 at o'clock p. m. Every lot Of
fered will be sold, and o doubt bar
gains will be obtained, FOR thi,S is a
beautiful building sectioiI Of our city
and has all the city conv eniences.
Evening journal., 1900-05-14
A 6 O'clock Dinner.

In the honor of Miss Edith Pugh.
formerly of this city, but now Of
Elizabeth, n. j.. who is visiting here,
Miss Jeanette Leary rendered a dinner
at her home, No. 1917 West Sixth
street, on Wednesday evening. Those
present We're: Miss Edith Pugh, Miss
Lille Gunther Miss Leary, Albert f.
White. George Middleton and w. H.
Heisler
Evening journal., 1900-05-14
ux-OmcinI's Severe Sentence.

Clearfield, Pa, May 14.-Millard
Johnson, ex-jury commissioner,
on Tuesday pleaded guilty to peri
and misdemeanor as a public ofhC
was on Saturday sentenced to
years at solitary confinement
hard labor in the Western penii
tiary.
Evening journal., 1900-05-14
sYonng Woman Buried

Frou the residence Of her parents in
Ashlr Id. Del, on Saturday afternoon.
the fi neral of Miss Jennie s.. the 2l-
year old daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs.
Rich ard S. Fisher was held. lnterment
was made in Red Clay Creek Cemetery.
Evening journal., 1900-05-14
Serenaded Bridal Couples
Special TO the Evening Journal.

Georgetown, May 14.-Thursday
night the Georgetown Band serenaded
the following couples who have been
recently married: Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
W. McFee, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles w.
Cullen Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph l.. Cahall,
and Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew J. Lynch.
Charlie King, of Laurel, was a visi-
tor here on Thursday.
Terrell Adams, a student at the
Medico Chirurgical College, is home on
a vacation.
William ]. Mustard and Miss Lily
Joseph spent Thursday evening with
friends in Glendale.
Frank Sirman, of Laurel, was in town
on Thursday.
Evening journal., 1900-05-14

Years ago George Alfred Townsend,
a gifted Delawarean, whose pen name
is Cath" wrote a book of local SAVIOR
but general interest, entitled 'The En-
tailed Hat" We had supposed that
every Delawarean protesting TO be a
reader Of books, had read Townsend's
creation which revolved around the
central figure Of that fierce and mascu-
Evening journal., 1900-05-14
Fortnightly Club Meeting

H. c. Downward will entertain the
Fortnightly Club, of Grace M. E.I
Church. at his home. Pennsylvania
avenue and Franklin street, this even
ing A literary and musical program
has been arranged.
Evening journal., 1900-05-14
win Cc me IN the surings

Sternberglfs Reading Bolt and Nut
works has decided to run its annual
excursion 20 Brandywine Springs this
year. Th' IS is one Of the largest eXcur-
sions th' It leave Reading every year
and will be the first to visit Della
Evening journal., 1900-05-14
A sunds " Runaway

w. A. Coxe's horse ran away from
Fourth and Adal ms streets yesterday
Both shafts Of he wagon DO which II
was attached WEI e broken. .fhe animal
was caught at Conrad ard Adams
streets.
Evening journal., 1900-05-14
Tvn,s New LIZ nnh

Alexander Tyo's new m aptha launch,
Springdale, is on the m; rine railway
at the shipyard of Ellocn Moore and
Sons, having bed plat bolts put ir-
The launch will have its trial trip in a
few days
Evening journal., 1900-05-14
a NIohammedan Protest.

Bombay. May 14.-Fifteen thousa
Mohammedan weayers met in Bena
yesterday and endorsed a memorial
the Indian government against plas
rules, declaring that these were Ct
trary to the laws of Mohammed.
Evening journal., 1900-05-14
The cznr.. Nephew welded.

Corfu, May 14.-The Grand I
George Michailovitch, Of Russii
nephew of the ezar. was married
Yesterday to the Princess Marie,
daughter Of the king Of Greece.
Evening journal., 1900-05-14
entertainer in SMYRNA

Miss Bertha Honecker, OF Smyrna, en-
tertained a number of friends at her beau
tful home. on Saturday evening and yes
terday. Her guests from this city were
Misses Helen McCaulley and Bessie Muir
ray, William +. Mitten and George l..
Townsend. Jr.
Arthur w. spruance has gone to New
York
Evening journal., 1900-05-14
To Celebrate Tenth Anniversary

On Thursday evening the Sunday
school of East Lake Presbyterian
Church viii celebrate its tenth ami
versary Interesting exercises by the
school have been arranged. and an ad-
dress will be made by the Rev. Alfred
n. Waldo, of Havre de Grace, Nd.
Evening journal., 1900-05-14
Sunday Ball PLAYER Injured

Charles Doughsrt,y, son OF Michael
Dougherty, No. 20s2 Gilpfn avenue,
while playing bal yesterday on the
Newport pike, rec eived a painful in
jury. A batted be IL struck him in the
groin.
Evening journal., 1900-05-14
Have Gone to Chiea 20

Mrs. Isaac II. Worrall and Miss
Elizabeth Phyllis left here this morning
on an extended trip to their former
home in Chicago.
Evening journal., 1900-05-14
Rentnr for ST. Andrnw,s

There is some talk of the Rev. Frank
Appleton. of Pawtucket, being select
ed rector Of st. Andrews Episcopal
! Church The Rev. Appleton preached
at st. Andrews yesterday.
Evening journal., 1900-05-14
Reduced Rates to Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Railroad, Acc
Republican National Conventi

On account of the RepublicaT
tiollal Convention at Philadelphia,
10. the Pennsylvania Railroad
pan will sell excursion tickets to
adeluhia from all stations on its
at rate OF one fare for the round
minimum rate 80 cents). Tickets
be sold and good going June 10
inclusive, and returning to Jun
inclusive.
Evening journal., 1900-05-14
Rehoboth Clv b Selects cficers

Stockholders o. the Rehohpth Club
Company met at Rehoboth to-day to
select officers. Lhe incorpuators are
T.. Rudell and William c. Smith, Of
Baltimore, and llr. Hiram P Burton,
of LeWes
Evening journal., 1900-05-14
Wedding Trip to Canada

Miss Lydia Russell wm, married 10 Will
liam c. Reisse by the Rev. C. A. Grlse
in Union Church parsonage. on saturday
afternoon. Both are OF Phiiadelphia
They went to Toronto, Canada, on the'l
Evening journal., 1900-05-14

wedding trip. and upon their return Will
live at No. 1877 Cantwell street. Philadel |
phia.
Evening journal., 1900-05-14
Social and Personal Notes

Miss Rose Lessen, OF New York, who
has been the guests Of Miss Bertha
Hanna, has returned to her home.
Mrs. John X. Loomis and son, Dali
lett. are visiting relatives in West
Chester.
DR.. J. n. Merhen, OF New York, is a
visitor in this city.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. r. Bradley, OF Philadel-
phia, spent yesterday in the city.
William R. Riggs, of Newport. R. l.. has
been spending a short time in Wilmington.
Charles II. Willis, OF West Chester,
spent Sunday in this city.
Mrs. Priscilla Sharp has returned from
a visit to Georgetown.
Miss Reba Stats is spending a couple
of weeks in Philadelphia as the guest OF
Miss Addie Jones'
Miss Ethel McVey has returned from a
visit in Boston.
Miss Agnes R. Curley is visiting in
Boston.
Miss Reba L. Blackburn. OF Philadelphia,
visited friends in the city on Saturday and
Sunday.
D. P. Boulden has returned to chesa-
peake City.
Miss Laura Sparks has been visiting in
Middletown.
Miss Goldie Stokes, OF Philadelphia ID
the guest Of Wilmington friends.
Evening journal., 1900-05-14

For high-class dentistry at lowest
prices go to Drs. Seaton & Moore, spe-
cialists, No ia Market street. Teeth
extracted absolutely without pain by
the new method. Examinations and
estimates on work free.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-06-30
LATE NEWS ITEMS,

/ The viceroy of India. Lord CurZon OF
Kedleston. cabled, or the Goth. tina: the
lmonsoon had considerably improved
the west coast. Six inches of rain had
fallen at bombay city. extending to
! Berara and the central provinces, while
there bad been frequent showers in the
lsub-montane districts and the north
western provinces.
\ detachment of the Sixth cavalry
arrived at San Francisco. on the Goth,
EN- route to Nagasaki. from which place
the soldiers will doubtless be sent TO
the scene of conflict in China. by Gen.
Ghaffee. who has been assigned to
command the American troops operat-
ing in China. -.,...- -u. ."-. an.
Victoria crosses have been bestowed
on Maj. John Philips Hornby. Ser
geant Parker and Driver Glassock,. of
TO" battery. Royal artillery, for on
]spicuOus bravery in saving. four guns
from the convoy disaster at Kron-
spruit. Orange Free State, March 81.
More definite and complete returns
lately received concerning the beach
strike at Topkuk. 80 miles below
Nome. Alaska. leave no reason to
doubt that this is one of the greatest
strikes ever made in that vicinity. and
as important as that at Nome itself.
The China restriction bill, increas-
ing the tax OH Chinese immigrants
from $50 to 800. was practically adopt
ed by the Dominion house of commons
on the Goth. The measure also restricts
the immigration of japanese to IL per
month. ...-,
The prohibitionists of Illinois met in
Chicago, on the Goth. and nominated a
state ticket headed by Judge V. V.
Barnes. for governor. and adopted a
platform the two planks of which are
prohibition and woman suffrage.
Commissioner J.. ii. Bowler, of the
Minnesota state dairy and food depart
'ment. says the existing drought in that
state will mean Il loss of millions of
dollars to the states dairy industry.
Orders were issued TO brighten.
.Adna Il. Chaffee. on the 26th. to take
of the forces ordered to
China. and to proceed at ono to as
sumo his new duties.
The tennessee supreme court. on the
Goth. decided that women can not prac-
tice law before any of the courts of
Tennessee. Judges Wilkes and Cald-
well dissented.
The Ninth infantry sailed. on the
9th. from Manila for China. thorough
ly equipped and well supplied with ev-
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-06-30
NEWS NOTES.

Kansas City has the new convention
hall well advanced and it will be really
ahead of time.
The Italian cruiser Nitter Pisani,
Strombolio and NeSuvia, with 1.600
men. will sail for China in a few days.
The discovery OF a tide-water level
route for a canal across the Isthmys of
Panama is announced.
California fruit growers have been
compelled, owing to scarcity of labor
ers, to import men.
Armed South Dakota farmers forci-
bly, annexed 10000 acres of Nebraska
land by making n cutoff in Missouri
river at Bruegher's Bend, near jack
sol Neb.
Acting Secretary Spaulding has is
sued Il circular creating Porto Rico a
United States customs collection dis
trict with San Juan as the port of en-
try.
In a fracas over TIE shooting of a
dog. Andrew Stricklin shot and fatally
wounded John Curtland, near indie
p%endence, III.
The dead body of Mrs. Jennie Phil
lips, an aged colored was found
in IA well in the yard of her home, at
Attention. st. Louis county, Mo.
The railroads running to Kansas
City announce that no free t~ransporta-
ton will be issued to the National
democratic convention.
The Benevolent and Protective Or
der of Elks now has a lodge at Column
bis, Moo 1t was instituted Friday
evening. with IS members. ~
augustus LoweH.SA. NJ died 1t His
home in Brookifne, Massy Friday~~He
was 4 vice-president of the~Smerican
Academy of Arts and Sciences =
9 An2 investigation of the Washington
avenue tragedy at st. LGnis has been
commenced by the grand jury. with a
view to- establishing. if possible, the
responsibility for the affair which cost
three lives.
Mrs. Reitz, wife of the lIransvaal
state secretary. and her family. en-
route for Europe, had SO little money
that the Dutch consul stl Hraszo
Marquee purchased acknowledgements
ship tickets for them.
Whesfsually hsaNE rainfs thst have
s ss a 4 5s';sr tffddtslP1s D. n;ss
hastbeen 1D6n ~Reray~s.
Fortunately. except at Santa Clara and
G, emados. the United States troops
have escaped. -..- -r a..