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Evening journal., 1900-03-20
SALE OF STOCKS AND BONDS
PROPERTY OF THE LATE JAMES
BRATToN DISPOSED OF TODAY.

The stocks belonging to the estate
OF the late James Bratton were sold at
l.. W. Stidham & Sons auction room
on East Fourth street this morning
Bidding was spirited and the sales
were as follows:
Fourteen shares of Union National
Bank stock, sold for SS3 and sS3.25 a
share, TO DR.. /. w. Finn.
Delaware railroad stock, 205 shares
for S36A a share TO Scott & Co.
Six $1,000 Masonic Hall Company
bonds, for $l00ik on the 500, to James
McComb.
-Four 500 bonds OF Masonic Hall
Company for si02 each. to James Nc
Comb.
-Four hundred and eight shares OF
Wilmington and Kennett Turnpike
Company stock, for SIG share TO
Lilburne Chandler.
Twenty-Five shares OF First National
Bank stock for s1i5lz a share, to r. r.
Robinson & Co.
Twenty shares OF First National
Bank stock for S116 a share, to Il. n
Trump.
Twelve shares OF the Fifth and
Sixth streets railway, Of Philadelphia
we're also sold.
Evening journal., 1900-03-20
LOCAL NEWS NOTES

Delaware Odd Fellows will cele-
brate their eighty-first anniversary on
April %.
Robert H. Richards read a paper
on the Life and Works of John Dick
inson" before the Delaware Historical
Society last evening.
Methodist preachers have decided
not to push their case against Assist
ant Solicitor CahoOn, who, they claim,
insulted one of their number.
Local baseball teams may combine
and form a league for the coming sea-
son.
-BrOwnson Library baseball team
has leased Front and Union streets
grounds and will make many i'm
provements.
Captain Charles G. satterheld, Of
Company G, n. G. d., at BridgeYille
has resigned.
Michael Cannon,o of South Whining.
ton, has accepted a position in the AL.
toona car shops.
Schooner Charles J. Willard is un.
loading lumber at the p, W. & b
Third street wharf.
A number of Dover merchants
have been required 70 pay a license of
s4S for selling oleomargarine as but
ter.
Evening journal., 1900-03-20
SPREE MAY END FATALLY
TWO COLoRED WOMAN BADLY
BURNED EARLY LAST EVENING.

AS the result Of a spree last night
Mary Bird and Lizzie Price, colored
women, of No. 922 A street, South
Wilmington, lie at the Homeopathic
Hospital in a serious condition caused
by being badly burned.
The women spent the early part of
the evening rushing the growler, "
and freely imbibing beer. In stagger-
ing across the room the Bird woman
fell over the stove and upset il. Her
clothing Immediately caught fire and
endeavoring to escape from the house
she fell upon Lizzie Price, who was
asleep on q lounge, igniting her clothes
also
Their cries for help attracted sever
al colored men who ran into the house
and succeeded in extinguishing the
flames upon the women by rolling
them about the floor. One of the men,
Michael Pryor, had his hands badly
burned
The Phoenix ambulance was sum-
moned and removed the women to the
Homeopathic Hospital. Examination
disclosed that both women were Sc
verely burned about the body. The
Bird woman received the most serious
injuries, her face being literally roast
ed. The attendants at the hospital re-
gard her recovery as extremely doubt
ful. The Price woman's injuries are OF
a less serious nature, and it is thought
she will recover.
The hot Goals set fire to the floor OF
the room, where the accident occurred
but were extinguished before doing
much damage.
Evening journal., 1900-03-20
Nor AppIcKs REPuBLIcANs.

The minority candidates In the
regular republican contest at Hockes-
sin on Saturday state that they are not
Addicksites or in sympathy with Ad-
dicks. They had no communication
whatever with the Addicks leaders. All
Of them are anti-Addicks and at the
same time are anti-DuPont. On the
other hand the DUPONT men assert that
the Dupont tickets were notdistributed
among the kaolin workers on Friday.
Evening journal., 1900-03-20
PArRIcK pouaHERTY KILLED.

Patrick Dougherty. who Is better
known as Paddy the Pig" was killed
last night on the railroad at Madison
street Upon information received at
the F.. w. q b. French street station
that a man was lying on the track at
Madison street, Patrolman Daniel
Eaxin was notified and on going tc
with his skull crushed. The body was
removed to the hospital room at the
station. after which Deputy Coroner
Giles removed Il to the morgue. It is
not known by what train he was
struck, or how long he had been dead
Evening journal., 1900-03-20
TEsTIMoNY IN PATENT sun.

Charles NJ. Curtis. as commissioner
heard testimony in the county court
room this morning in the patent suia OF
the Dickson Manufacturing Company
VS.. Arthur p. Dodge, both OF New
York. The case has been before the
the southern district OF New York
United States Circuit Court and testi-
mony is being heard here because the
witnesses examined today are residents
of Delaware. Hamilton Wallis, OF New
York. represents the plaintiff, and
Charles L. Easton, OF New York, repre-
sents Dodge.
Evening journal., 1900-03-20
STEPHEN P. M. TAsKER DEAD
WAS WELL-KNOWN IN NEW CAS-
TIE. WHERE IRON WORKS WERE
SITUATED.

isfls w ilIiNL AAAQAN NOAAtNo w ENL
SITUATED.
Stephen p. NJ. Tasker, member Of the
large iron firm of Morris. Tasker &
Co, died at his home in Philadelphia
yesterday.
Stephen p. NJ Tasker was a son Of
Thomas T. Tasker. a member Of the
well-lnown firm of Morris e. Tasker.
iron founders. whose extensive works
were bounded by Morris and Tasker
and Third and Fifth streets, Philadel-
phia. He entered the pattern shop and
drafting department of his fathers
works, and at the age of q years be-
came a member of the firm The father
died a few years ago, aged SO years. and
the son retained his connection with
the firm until the works, which had
been removed to New Castle, were sold
in 1899.
The plant at New Castle was con-
structed under the supervision Of Mr..
Tasker, who was regarded as one of
the ablest engineers in the United
States. Several important mechanical
inventions were perfected by him
and were patented in the United
States and Europe Mr.. Tasker was
known for his liberality and private
generosity throughout his life. During
the civil war the families of his work
men who had enlisted were supported
by him, and it was his custom to help
defray the expense Of funerals OF men
in his employ. When a young man Mr..
Tasker was connected with many lead
ing clubs, and at the time of his death
was a prominent member of the Ma
sonic fraternity.
Evening journal., 1900-03-20
MAcHINIsTs WILL NOT STRIKE

Machinists in the various shops
throughout the city declare that they
have no intentions Of striking, as was
reported several days ago. An active
member Of the International Machin-
lists Association states that if a strike
in this city was contemplated he GER
tainly would have known it. but nc
official notice has as yet been received
by him. From present indications nc
notice will be received as all the ma
chinists are satisfied with their en-
ployers and the time they are working
Evening journal., 1900-03-20
DIR. cAnMAN TO LECTURE.

Many persons have expressed their
intention of hearing DR.. S. p. Cadman
lecture on "The Puritans" at Epworth
NJ E. Church tomorrow night. and the
indications are that the church will be
crowded In addition TO the lecture
Miss Florence Walton, the well-known
Philadelphia soprano. will sing three
selections, including Jerusalem" and
THE Holy City" and Rev. f. B. Short
will sing 'The Golden Pathway" Hon
Charles B. Lore, chief justice, will pre-
side.
Evening journal., 1900-03-20
BICYCLE CLUB NOMINATIONS.

Nominations of officers for the Will
mington Bicycle Club for the ensuing
year were made as follows last night:
President, w. w. Rice; first vice-presi-
dent, William r. Spencer, DR.. W. c.
Seaton; second vice-president, Daniel
Farra; recording secretary, Walter
Tazwell and Charles p. Cotton; finan-
cial secretary, Harry Blythe, William
Smith and George Cornell; treasurer,
Frank Todd and Charles E. Guyer;
quartermaster, George Smith; active
member board of directors, George
Huxley, Hoyt P. Jones and William
Lawson; associate member, Fred
Green; captain, William r. Cooley
and Lee Huxley; accountants, Harry
Saville and Leslie Carpenter.
Evening journal., 1900-03-20
ATLANTIC LEAGUE MANAGERS.

The managers Of Atlantic League
teams thus far selected are: William
Sharsig, Allentown; William j.
Clymer, Wilkesbarre; Walter w. Burn
ham, Scranton; Benjamin Fleishman,
Reading: Mathew Kilroy, Wilmington; I;
H. c. Smith, Elmira, and probably
Frank Rim, Harrisburg. Players
looking for engagements in this league
should write direct to these managers
instead of the president of the organi-
zation. With a 81 500 salary limit and
a short, compact circuit, all the Allan
tic League clubs should prosper and
make good money this year. Cutting
the long jump to Richmond and sew
eral dead baseball cities out Of the At
lantic League circuit and reducing the
salary list item about One-half will
mean that the expenses will not be
half as heavy as last year, while the
receipts should be very much more.
Evening journal., 1900-03-20
ENrERrAINEp Her FRIENps.

Mrs. Ellen Johnson entertained sew
eral friends at her residence, No. 4O4
West Fourth street. yesterday. Those
who enjoyed her hospitality were Mr..
and Mrs. Jchn Watson, Alfred White
head. Mr. and Mrs. John Craig, Mr..
and Mrs William Schofeld and Abra-
ham Whitehead, Of Chester, Pa, and
Mr. and Mrs. Frank NJ. Sewer, of this
city.
Evening journal., 1900-03-20
MRs. nARLINGToN hurried.

Mrs. Susan NJ Darlington, aged 60
years. widow of Edward Darlington.
who died on Friday last Of catarrhal
jaundice, was buried from her late
residence, No. 1905 Washington street.
yesterday afternoon. Services were
conducted by Rev. Henry Baker, ID. d.,
pastor Of Grace NJ. e. Church, after
which the remains were inferred in the
Wilmington and Brandywine Cemetery.
Evening journal., 1900-03-20
makes ONE HUNGRY.

The A. & p Elgin Creamery Butter
sharpens the appetite. It's made with
care and cleanliness of cream from
thoroughbred Alderney cattle, and the
price is no more than is asked for the
inferior sort q cents pound. The
Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company.
SIS Market street.
Evening journal., 1900-03-20
new CITY CHARTER.
THE MAYORS DUTIES OUTLINED
LAST NIGHT.

HIS TERM WILL BE FOUR YEARS
AND WILL BE INELIGIBLE TO
RE-ELECTIoN-COMMITTEE TO
SECURE LEGAL ADVICE AP-
POINTED.
Another joint meeting of the City
Council and Board of Trade city char
ter committees was held last night. The
section concerning the mayor was
taken up. The salary was allowed to
remain at $4,000. Four years is the
term provided. and he is ineligible for
reelection. In case the candidate dies
before he qualities or refuses to take
the office the mayor then in office is to
continue for two years longer. The
object of making the term four years
was explained by John S. Rossell. II is
to give the mayor an opportunity to
carry into effect any reforms which he
might desire. The comptroller will
take the place Of the mayor in his alb
|sence, and shall succeed him in case of
death. The comptroller must qualify
within four days after the death of the
1
troller will serve, in case of the mayors
death, until the next city election.
The section to allow Council to re-
move a mayor with a twO-thirds vote
of Council, after a fair trial on charges,
was passed without comment, as was
the section compelling the mayor TO
sign all deeds and contracts. The sec
ton which requires the mayor to de-
liver an annual message to Council, and
the section allowing the mayor to veto
a section Of an ordinance were also
passed.
The provision to allow the mayor to
have a secretary and to pay him a sal
ary Of $1,000 brought forth some COM
ment 1t was decided to fix the sal
aries in this bill to hold for the first
term under the new charter and allow
Council to fix them thereafter.
1t was decided, after some discussion,
to allow the mayor to appoint the heads
Of departments, but to require him to
name one man from each district.
On the matter of electing members
OF Council, a question arose as to the
constitutionality of the new section. II
provides that each voter shall vote fol
| but two members of Council, and il
was held by some that under the Con.
stitution every voter had a right to vote
for every officer.
George W. Bush, William p. Bancroft
and John S. Rossell were appointed z
lcommittee to secure legal advice on ths
matter.
Evening journal., 1900-03-20
NnTIcE NO MARINERs.

Notice is hereby given that the "outer
whistling buoy" black, placed outside
Of Chincoteague and Turner's shoals.
off the coast of Virginia. has dragged
to the southwark and westward Of its
true position. II will be replaced as
soon as possible. By order Of the Light
house Board
Evening journal., 1900-03-20
VITAL TROUBADOURS
NIGHT.

There will be a rare treat at Y. NJ. C.
A. Hall this evening for music lovers
the occasion being the appearance OF
the Oriental Troubadours. This COM
pany of artists has appeared here be-
fore and won instant favor, and the
indication is that the hall will be
crowded tonight The program as ar
ranged will be an extremely well di'
versifed and interesting one.
Evening journal., 1900-03-20
TO DEMONSTRATES A PATENT.

Harry c. Adams, a well-known and
popular young man of this city, viii
soon leave for Los Angeles, California
where he will represent a well-knowr
New York collar button firm. At the
present time Mr.. Adams is in Chester
demonstrating the patent button. H'
will remain there about two weeks, af
ter which he will leave for the West.
Evening journal., 1900-03-20
sALAnINs GOOD WORK.

Saladin, the famous PAGER, is doing
excellent work throughout Pennsyl-
vania. The little stallion was formerly
owned by the Wawaset Driving Asso-
citation. Of this city. where he made the
wonderful record Of 2.O5%. He Is now
at Devon, Pa.
Evening journal., 1900-03-20
POLICE COMMISSION MEETING.

At last nights meeting of the Police
Commission, Chief Dolan was in
structed to have 300 copies OF the act
relating to pawnbrokers published for
general distribution, Chief Dolan re-
ported to be investigating the disap-
pearance of James L. Mckinney, but so
far nothing has been learned of his
whereabouts.
Evening journal., 1900-03-20

prepare specifications and submit them
TO the directors for bids for the print
ing Of the annual report OF the depart
-ment.
Magistrate Daley appeared before the
board and asked that the sewer on
Union street be extended between
Fourth and Fifth streets to accommo-
date several houses owned by him that
are now untenable on account OF water
in the cellars. The matter was refer
red to Engineer Hatton for an estimate
OF the cost.
A communication dated February 1,
1900, was received from David Lemon,
storekeeper relative TO store yards. II
was laid over.
Evening journal., 1900-03-20
GEORGE RUSSELL DEFEATED.

The bout between George Russell, of
this city, and Jack Hanlon, of Phila-
at the Broadway Athletic Club. Phila-
delphia, last night, resulted disas-
trously for the local boxer, who was
considerably bruised. He did his best
work in uhe sixth round, but the fight
was a tame one throughout.
Evening journal., 1900-03-20
WILL REMOVE BAYARD MODELS

There were few in attendance at the
Delaware Historical Society meeting
last night and Robert II. Richards did
not read the paper which was an
nounced. The society has decided 10
remove the models for the proposed
Bayard memorial
Evening journal., 1900-03-20
snHooNER,s ROUGH VOYAGE.

The schooner Loring c. Ballard.
bound for Baltimore with cargo of
stone, arrived at the Delaware Break
water yesterday in a disabled condi-
tion. Captain Moore reported a sue
cussion of fierce squalls of Barnegat
which blew away the jibboon and also
split several sails.
Evening journal., 1900-03-20
pREACHERs, MEETING.

At the meeting Of the M. E. Preach
ers' Association yesterday Rev e. n.
Taswell, of Middletown, read a paper
on Should the Time Limit be Re
moved From the Itineracy?" which
was followed by the regular discussion.
No other business was transacted
Evening journal., 1900-03-20
POLICEMAN no PROTECT FISH.

Governor Tunnel yesterday after
noon appointed Thomas Hopkins, Of
Lebanon. 10 be fish policeman. The
duties of this official will be partieu-
larly to look after violations of the
laws protecting shad during the season
extending from March 20 70 June 10.
Evening journal., 1900-03-20
Several Thousand people
read The Evening Journal
every day.
Did you have several
thousand custOmers7

People are reading the EVENING
JOURNAL who might be induced
TO visit your store if you attracted
their attention by advertising.
The people are here and they are
buying goods somewhere. II you
are not getting your share of trade
il isn't our fault.
Evening journal., 1900-03-20
SLEIGH UPSET AND RUNAWAY.

A horse belonging to Delaware Clark
ran away from Cooch's Station on
Saturday afternoon. Mr.. Clark's 10
year-old son, Cantwell, who was bum
died up in blankets, was driving when
the sleigh was upset and he rolled out
into the snow. He was not injured
The horse ran to the Clark farm, near
Glasgow, but did no damage.
Evening journal., 1900-03-20
PrRLIc scHooLs REPoRT.

The State Board of Education has
prepared a report of the schools out
side of Wilmington. II shows 22,254
pupils and s22 ,S26.94 received from the
state.
Evening journal., 1900-03-20
oPERA House LAsT NIGHT.

Despite the inclement weather a fair
ly large audience saw the new drama,
"The American Girl" at the Opera
House last night. The company was a
capable one and did justice to the mer-
its of the play.
Evening journal., 1900-03-20
MR. BARNES TO RESIGN.

Having removed from the Eighth
ward Mordecai Barnes will resign
from the Board of Education as a
member from that ward
Evening journal., 1900-03-20
OPEN HOUSE TO MINISTER'S.

During the session of the Whining
ton Conference in this city the mem
bers Of the Y. NJ. c. A. will throw open
their building TO visiting ministers.
Evening journal., 1900-03-20
FINANCES

Secretary Wiley reported collections
for the week amounting to S171 GA; city
treasurer's balance. S3S,S60.74. The
weekly payroll for labor amounting to
Sl9l.67 and the cart pay-roll Of S2S.S9
were allowed.
AS no one appeared TO represent the
Delaware Electric Light and Power
Company, the matter Of a franchise was
not taken up.
Evening journal., 1900-03-20

SLAUGHTER SALE OF SHAD."
Special sale of shad, sea croakers,
neds, etc, Wednesday, at 119 King
street. c. M. MURDEN.
Evening journal., 1900-03-20
WARM WELCOME
TO DELEGATES
Local MethOdists Receiving and
Entertaining Visitors Who Are
Arriving on Every Train.
CONFERENCE OPENS TONIGHT

REV. RALPH T. COURsEY WILL
OPEN CONFERENCE WITH A
SERMON AT EPWORTH-ELEC-
TIoN OF DELEGATES TO GEN
ERAL CONFERENCE THE MOST
INTERESTING FEATURE.
Evening journal., 1900-03-20
THE CITY SWEEPER.

Secretary Wiley stated TO the board
that the damage done the city sweeper
by the Wilmington City Railway Com
pany had been adjusted, but it would
require about 800 more to put in first
class condition. He was instructed Il
ascertain the cost Of a new sweeper
from various manufacturers, to take
the place of the old one.
Secretary Wiley was instructed tC
Evening journal., 1900-03-20
MusT CURR And PAVE.

Upon motion of President Simmons
Secretary Wiley was instructed to no
tify the owners of the property at the
northeast corner of Third and Rodney
streets that they must pave and curl
within twenty days or the department
would do the work and collect the cost:
of such.
Evening journal., 1900-03-20
10 ERECT POLES.

Upon motion of President Simmons
the Delaware and Atlantic Telephone
and Telegraph Company was granted
permission to erect a pole on Four
teenth street. between Rodney and
BroOme, and one on Broome street, be-
tween Pennsylvania avenue and Four
teenth street. A similar request was
granted to the Wilmington City Elec-
trio Company for pole on Madison
street, between Delaware avenue and
Fourteenth street.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1900-06-09
OF PUBLICATION,

STATE OF MISSOURI,
CousTy or LAFAYETTE. S.
In the Circuit Court of Laiayette Con,,,
Missouri, ~ Lexington, August Term M
Anna Cannaday, Plaintiff,
"a,
Albert Cannaday, Defendant.
Now at this day comes the plaIntIff hereln
", her attorney. and lilies her petition and
afhdavit, alleging. among other things, thai
defendant, Albert tannahay, N a non-rpaldrn,
Of the state of Missouri, W%hereupon h h
ordered by the clerk OF said court In vacation
that said defendant be- notified by publication
that plAlntiff has commenced d suit against
him in this court. the object and TenrIsI
pature Of which is TO obtain a decree oi
divorce from the tOids Of matrlmOny here.
tuioro contracted b tween plaintiff Aforesaid
and said defendant on the grounds thai said
defendant has deserted plaintiff without reas'
enable cause Tor the space OF one year prior
70 tue nllng OF this petition; and that unless
the said defendant, Albert Clnnaday, be and
appear at this o. urt, al the next term thereof,
to be b gun aud holden at the court house, ia
the city OF Lexington, In said county, ON tia
9th day OF August next, and on or before liza
va day OF said term, II the tern shall 80 long
continue, aud Il not, then on ar before the last
Jay OF said term, answer or plead to the
pet ton In said cause, the same will be taken
accordingly.
Aud Il Is further ordered that a CODY hereof
be published according to law In the licking.
Ton, ln~telllRencer, u newspaper published In
said county OF Lafayette for four weeks sur.
Inst insertion to he at least fifteen days before
the trst day of said next August term Of
this court.
A true copy. Attest
]. II. CAMPBELL, { ircuit Clerk,
John Welborn, Attorney for Plaintiff. 6-2t5
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1900-06-09
OF PUBLICATION.

bFATR OF MISSOURI.
County Qf Lafayette. 6ss'
IN the Circuit Court OF Lafayette County. M
lexington, August Term, 1900.
Emma Ruth, Plaintiff,
VS..
Lewis Ruth, Defendant
NOW at this day comes the plaintiff hereIn
" her attorney, aud tiles her petition and
.nuhLlL alleging, among other things, thai
usIehuant Is not a resident Of the state of
mIssouIl' hhereupon II is ordered by the
siela ~ vacation that said defendant be
no,led ny publication that pla ntttf has com.
menced y suit against him In this cOurt. the
ohleet and general nature OF which IA In
obtain u decree of divorce from The bopSs
o. matrimony heretofore conlrarted nm t1e
grounds that defendant has de cried plniutift
without reasonable cause; aud that unless
~ SAID Defendant, Levin Ruth, be and
appehr AZ THIS court, ut the next term
theIeoi, TO be begun and holden AZ The
SQUIRT house., ~ the city OF Lexington. In said
county, On the 9Th day Ut August nesI ma
on or before the ID day " SAID TORN II Inc
term snail. 20 long continue, and ii MOI then
" nr oe'ore the last day OF said term
answer or plead to the petition In said cause
ile shme viii. DO taken M confessed. and
Juugiient viii be rendered accordingly.
Anu y y FURTHER ordered thut u CODY hereof
oe published according To law In The Lexinv.
TOT, i~ntrlllgencer. a newspaper puhlisn,d" Is
SAID county OF Lafayette for fuuf weeks am
neasiveiy, published at least Uncc q week, tie
lhst insertion To to az least fifteen DAYS hafoIe
this court. ""s" '"" "
A true Copy. Attest
" CAMPBELL, Circuit Clerk
4onn Weiborn' Attorney for Plaintiff. U-2i5