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Evening journal., 1900-02-21
LOCAL NEWS NOTES

The second annual ball Of the
Adas Kodesh Baron de Hirsch Syna-
gogue will be given in Eden Hall on
Thursday evening.
u. Harvey Whiteman. attorney for
Cohee & Hill, has withdrawn the ap-
plication for a license to sell intoxi-
eating liquors at the southwest corner
of Tenth and Market streets.
The Wilmington Whist Club Bowl
ing team will play a game with the
team of the Century Wheelmen, Of
Philadelphia, on March 2
William Wideman was naturalized
in the Superior Court yesterday.
The annual dinner OF the Delaware
Society of the Sons of the American
Revolution will be held at the New
Century Club tomorrow,
"A meeting for the promotion OF
holiness will be held at 7.45 o'clock
this evening at ST. Paul's NJ. e. Church
The Washington Fire Company
will celebrate its sixtieth anniversary
by reception and ball at Turn Hal
tonight.
Chief Of Police James S. Porter, o.
Newport. has announced himself as
candidate for sheriff Of New Castl,
county for the next term.
George r. Tarburton has an
nounced himself as a candidate fo
coroner Of New Castle county on th,
democratic ticket
Evening journal., 1900-02-21
HUTCHINSON HAD NERVE
PLUCKY NEW YORKER STOPPED
A RUNAWAY LAST NIGHT.

BY a daring piece Of work Harry
Hutchinson. an artist, of New York,
stopped a runaway horse on Seventh
street last night.
The frightened animal, which was
ATTACHED to a sleigh, is owned by Dr.
W. c. Winner, of No S21 Washington
street.
DR.. and Mrs. Winner were out for
sleigh ride last evening and while near
Twelfth and Claymont streets the horse
became frightened and ran away. The
occupants of the sleigh were thrown
out and the animal continued his mad
dash along Vandever avenue to Mar
ket street and down that thoroughfare
to Seventh street, where he turned west
on Seventh.
Just as he turned the corner Magis-
trate Daley, who was standing near his
Office, made a dash at the reins, when
were dragging beneath the horses feet.
As the street was slippery Magistrate
Daley failed to get hold OF the reins.
but caught the shaft and was dragged
some distance before he got clear.
Mr.. Hutchinson was passing at the
time, noticed the magistrates unsuc-
cessful effort to check the animal. and
springing into the street caught the
back Of the sleigh and clambered into
It. Hutchinson then climbed over the
dashboard and out upon the shafts and
with the horse running at the top OF
It's speed, reached over and caught the
trailing reins and stopped the anima,
on Seventh street between Tatnan and
west. He then coOlly drove it back to
Seventh and Shipley streets and de-
livered 1t TO its owner, Dr. Winner. Mr.
Hutchinsons actions were much com
mended by large crowd on Seventh
street. Beyond the breaking of the
shaft no other damage was done.
Evening journal., 1900-02-21
SANK DURING THE STORM.

The big seagoing tug i. Luckenbach,
which arrived yesterday at the Della
ware Breakwater, reported that the
Philadelphia barge, General Mcclellan,
which she had in tow, sank during the
storm Saturday night, eight miles
southwest of Five Fathom Bank Light
ship, but that her crew of four men
we're saved. Another barge, the City
Of Atlanta, which the Buckenbach mad
in tow, also, was anchored by that tug
thirteen miles southwest of Five Faith
ON Bank, Saturday, but she failed to
find her when she subsequently went
to that position.
Evening journal., 1900-02-21

the time they become due, the
company will make loans for the
payment OF said premiums whenever
the value of the policy permits.
Moreover, the company informs its
clients that the contracts in force will
be treated as though there were no
war; the payments of policies due will
be made with promptness; the deaths
will be paid when satisfactory proofs
are received, and the premiums may be
paid in the same places and under the
same forms as hitherto.
I'VE remain, your obedient servants
"(Signed)
DWIGHT T. REED,
Director in Spain.
WILLIAM E. INGERSOLL,
Director for Europe"
Evening journal., 1900-02-21
MECHANICS IN SESSION
JR. o. U. A. NJ. MEETING IN LEwEs
YESTERDAY-sESsION PUBLICLY
OPENED.

JR. O. u. A. Nj. MEETING IN LEWES
YESTERDAY-sESSION PUBLICLY
OPENED.
The State Council OF the Junior Order
of United American Mechanics met in
annual session at Lewes yesterday,
with many members present
Councillor Register. cf Lewes, pre-
sided. while Mayor James r. 1homp-
son made the welcoming address. He
was followed by DR.. William T. Orr.
president OF the Board OF Education.
and Charles II. Maull president OF the
Board OF Trade Councillor /. Thomas
Parker responded to the warm welcome
extended.
State Councillor Anderson submitted
his report, after which he awarded the
flag. for the largest increase in mem
bership. to Roxana Council, No 20.
Secretary William J. Moreland OF
this city, made an interesting report,
ADD JR o u A NJ
Last night the election OF officers
for the ensuing year resulted as fol-
lows Councillor. w. f. King, OF Laurel;
vice-councilor Charles Dick, of
Smyrna; State Council secretary, w. j.
Moreland, Of Wilmington; State Coun-
ell treasurer. w. J. Downey; State
Council conductor J. a. Collins, of Del
aware City; State Council warden, III.
M. Vickers, Lewes; inside sentry. V.
b. REGISTER; outside sentry. Charles
Highly; chaplain, DR.. Ellegoud OF Del
mar. The next annual meeting will be
held at Laurel.
Evening journal., 1900-02-21
CANNOT ATTACH STATE MONEY
DECISION AGAINST GEORGETOWN
BANK IN MARVEL JUDGEMENTS.

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Superior Court granted the motion Of
the city for a non-suit in the case OF
Charles Higgins vs.. the Mayor and
City Council of Wilmington. Counsel
for the plaintiff made an application
for an amendment. but this was re-
fused. and the court instructed the Jury
to bring in verdict for the defendant
Judgment was reversed in the certio-
rari case OF Trump Brothers Machine
Company vs. Winfield S. RICHTER be-
cause adjournment had been taken over
fifteen days, the time required by law,
by the magistrate before whom the case
was tried The amount involved Is
about $50, Judgment for that amount
having been given In favor OF Trump
Brothers.
On an action to revive judgment IN
the caso Of Martin Fuller & Co VS..
Isaac Miller, administrator OF William
Miller, deceased. the jury was instruct
ed TO render a verdict for the plaintiff
for the amount OF the original judg-
ment with interest, counsel having
agreed upon that sum.
The verdict gives the plaintiff So
1S417, with Interest from May Z. 1877.
and cents costs. besides the sum ex-
pended I'm the suit.
A decision was handed down in the
proceedings brought against Former
Judge David T. Marvel by the Farmers
Bank OF Georgetown, in which the
right to attach 1915. money due Mr..
Marvel as a pension. In the hands OF
State Treasurer l.. Heisler Ball. was
involved. The court held that the
money in the hands of the state treas
urer cannot be attached. An opinion
will be handed down later.
At this mornings session the suit OF
David Boulder VS.. Joseph S. Petit. an
action to secure rent under
a chattol mortgage was an
Boulden Is suing to recover
sS5527. He admitted that $500 OF this
had beon paid. Petit testified that he
had paid Boulden s1,O66.74 The case
was in progress when the court took a
recess
Evening journal., 1900-02-21
HAs NAMEn cnMMIrrEEs.

The following committees have been
appointed by Samuel L. Beck. grand
commander Of Delaware, Legion OF the
Red Cross:
Finunce-Thomas J. Sullivan, Coun-
ell No. 80; G. q. Pennington. No. 1;
Thomas p. Morgan, No. 34 William A.
Lindsay, No. Ga; 10. c. Cause, No. 90.
Law-H. l.. George, No. S4 +. p.
Granthem. No. 3d. A. MOreton, No. 55;
j. r. Higgins, No. o.; o. J. Jochen,
No. 1.
Printing H. Johnson, No. "a; H.
w. Seltzer, No. 33; j. w. Mackey, No
So; George II. Taylor, No. 5ii w. E
Daniels, No. j.
Good OF the Order. s.. Scholl, Nc
81; George l.. Ferguson. No. 55; George
Gillespie. No. "a; John A. Downs, No
80; r. T.. Lombard No. /.
Appeals and Grievances-George A.
Laws, No. /; J. II. Keatly. No. 55; l.. B
Church, No "a; Il. A. Justis, No. "a;
Peter y. Ayars. No. 80.
Credontials-H. S. lawton, No. 55,
w. e. Taylor. No. 5f; George ~ Baily
No. 33.
Distribulion-Tho J. Sullivan
Nc. 80; j. S. Schell, No "a; H. l.
George, No. "a; George A. Laws. No
L. L. n. Johnson, No. "a.
Evening journal., 1900-02-21
BROADWAY ATHLETIC CLUB.

Positive assurance comes from Ches-
ter that on the opening Of the Broad
way Club in Wilmington tomorrow
night. in the Academy of Music, there
will be at least 300 Chester citizens
down on special trolley cars to witness
the Jerry Marshall-E -Elwood McCloskey
fifteen round go. Marshall is a great
favorite in Chester, and makes his
training quarters at the Leiperyille Ho-
tell. just outside Of Chester. The Ches-
ter sports expect to see Marshall land
winner in less than fifteen rounds
and will be greatly disappointed if he
does not succeed in stopping McClos-
key.
Evening journal., 1900-02-21
aCAuGHT IN rHE WEB. >

Many a battle has been lost, many a
conflict has been decided against the
strong, many a light has gone into
eternity by the loss at a critical mo-
ment OF presence Of mind How to do
the right thing at the right time, how
to act in an emergency, how to avert
trouble, pain OF death by following
some known rule, is all this presence
of mind consists of. This is what II is
claimed makes a drama like Caught
in the Web" especially valuable, for
in it the hero and heroine act on the
spur OF the moment, and say and do
tho right thing. The company present
ing the great four-act detective play is
an excellent one. and all who see it on
Saturday at the Grand Opera House
will enjoy a fine performance.
Evening journal., 1900-02-21
NE EwsPAPER MEN AS GUESTS
II. L. VANDEGRIFT GIVES A DIN
NER TO LOCAL WRITER'S.


II. L. Vandegrift, proprietor of the
standard cafe, at Nos. 8 and z East
Eighth street, gave a dinner to the viii
mington newspaper writer's last even
ing. The tables were prettily arranged
after the Ferris wheel fashion. and the
menu consisted Of delicacies that were
highly enjoyed by the journalistic fra
ternity. All the newspapers in the city
were represented. There were no
speeches, except a short one by Charles
b. Palmer, who, on behalf Of his CO.
workers, thanked Mr.. Vandegrift for
his hospitality.
Those present were: w. Scott YER
non Arthur c. Davies, Daily Republi-
can; j. Albert Currey, Philadelphia
Ledger; Joseph Z. wilkins. A. o. II.
.Grier Charles B. Palmer and Moses b.
Fleming, Of the Every Evening; Gil
bert S. Jones. Thomas Jones, William
Carter, II. B. Hayes, Edward II. Causey,
the sun; Joseph A. Roney, the Demo
crat; Joseph Martin, Sunday Star: Al
bert w Cummins II. T Price and c.
B. Hallam, the Morning News; II. D.
Jefries. Harvey r. Hickman, Samuel
Lane, John r. Mullins and c. r. Wal
lace, the Evening Journal.
Evening journal., 1900-02-21
oFrER FOR LIRRARY RuILDING.

The board of managers Of the VIII
mington Institute Free Library is con-
sidering an offer TO purchase the prop
orty at Eighth and Market street The
price is understood TO be $4,000. The
managers think the property Is worth
at least 100000. II the present build
ING should be sold il would be neces-
sary for the Free Library managers ia
purchase a new site and erect build
ing especially for library purposes. II
is supposed that the property Is want
ed for a hotel site.
Evening journal., 1900-02-21
RECoRD-BREAKING VOYAGE
ROANOKE. REMODELED HERE
CONSUMES TWO MONTHS IN TRIP
TO JACKSONVILLE.

CONSUMES TWO MONTHS IN TRIP
TO JACKSONVILLE.
Two months for the round voyage
from Philadelphia TO Jacksonville IS
the record Of the Cook Steamship Com
pany's steamer Roanoke, which passed
up the Delaware river late yesterday
The steamer was remodel
Gu previous to her voyage at the yards
or the Harlan and Hollingsworth Com
pany.
During nearly the whole run, which
likely beats all records Tor time CON
sumed, the Roanoke was ei,ner leaking
or had her machinery out Of order.
leaving Philadelphia December % with
a cargo Of coal. she encountered se-
we're storm several days later and was
compelled to put into Savannah Deem
Der "a in distress. After several at
tempts she got away January 20 from
that port. where her cargo had been
ordered sold, reaching Jacksonville
three days later. sailing on her return
the same day with a cargo Of lumber
January 81 she put into Southport, n.
r., leaking, and after repairs were
made, including some to her machinery
at Wilmington, n. c.. she proceeded for
Philadelphia
Evening journal., 1900-02-21
STATE BOARD OF HEALTH.

The State Board Of Health has made
new rules governing the State Patho-
logical and archaeological Laboratory
at Delaware College, Newark. as fol-
lows: Specimens will be examined in
the order in which they are received
except in special cases. Local water
supply samples will only be examined
at the request of local boards OF health.
Private water supplies will only be
tested on similar applications or on
the application of a physician directly
interested The board has also issued
a series Of rules governing the trans
.portation of bodies. The rules are very
similar to those Of the local Board OF
Health here.
Evening journal., 1900-02-21
To HOLD THREE INouEsTs.

Coroner Vandever and Deputy Cor
.oner Giles will be unusually busy to-
might, as there will be three inquests
held. One will be to inquire into the
death Of Ross II. Rash who was killed
on the Wilmington and Northern rail-
road. A second will be to investigate
the death of Miss Hannah Hill,Of Chris
tiana, Pa, who was visiting Rash rs
home, and the third will be to deter
mine the cause of the death OF Frank
Foxcroft, who was found dead at the
Merritt House.
Evening journal., 1900-02-21
r. r. MDoNALD pirRfED.

Tho funeral OF Thomas Floyd Nc
Donald, aged 25 years, took place from
his late home, No. 1913 Bennett street,
today Services were held in Old
Swedes Church, with intermont in the
adjoining cemetery. The deceased has
brother in the Philippines, who, IN
a letter some days ago, spoke Of send.
ing his brother $50. but as IL was in
gold. and he could secure no paper, he
could not do so. On the day the let
ter was received Mr.. Mcdonald died.
Evening journal., 1900-02-21
LEAKING SEVEN INCHES.

After wrecking pump is put aboard
the barge Hamilton, which reached the
Delaware Breakwater Sunday night
leaking at the rate OF seven inches an
hour, in tow OF the tug Walter Luck
enbach, will proceed for New York in
tow Of that tug. The leak in the barge
r. r. Thomas also towed up the river
to Philadelphia by the Luckenbach
Sunday night, has been stopped
Evening journal., 1900-02-21
MR.. KENNEY's SPEECH
DELAWARE SENATOR FAVORS
THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A FILL
PINO REPUBLIC.

Senator R. r. Kenney opened the dis
cussion on the Philippine question in
the United States Senate yesterday. He
favored giving up the islands and ere
ating a Filipino republic under Ameri-
can protectorate.
He insisted THAT the islands are
territory OF the United States and the
inhabitants thereof citizens of this gov
ernment there can be no doubt
Whether they came to us by conquest
of arms or by treaty with Spain, there
can be no difference. That title and
possession has passed to us is beyond
dispute, and with title and possession to
us the Constitution has gone to them"
Evening journal., 1900-02-21
Am EVENING OF FUN.

Those favorite Irish comedians, John
Kernell and Tim Cronin, will give two
holiday performances on Washing
toms Birthday at the Grand Opera
House, on which occasion they will be
seen In that laugh-producer. What
Happened to Reilly" This play was
written to make people laugh. There
Is all kinds Of fun. for all kinds or
people. There will be singing. dane
ing and everything that goes to make
up a good evenings entertainment.
Evening journal., 1900-02-21
Two NEW ORGANIZATIONS.

Last night two new labor organiza-
ticas were affected in this city. They
were the Moulders' Union and
Plumbers Association. Both organiza-
tions will apply at the International AS
sociation for charters. Addresses were
made by Richard S. Monck, Of this
city, and John Burke, general organizer
of the national union.
Evening journal., 1900-02-21
AWARDED YEsTDRDAY MoRNING

Judge Bradford, in United States
Court yesterday, gave a decision in the
case Of the Charles Warner and Sons
Company vs.. the government. The
suit was brought in 1894, and was for
the recovery Of damage to the barge
Saunterer, hired to the government.
and the loss of cement and a small
boat at Cross Ledge Light The claim
was S2,O92.72. The court allowed S114.
with interest from September /. 1893.
Evening journal., 1900-02-21
FAILED no FIOAT CARLIsLn-

Still hard aground yesterday in the
Delaware river. off Listens Point, was
the grain laden steamer Carlisle (BrD,
bound for Sligo, which stranded SUN
day, despite several attempts made
yesterday to free her. Several addi-
tional tugs, including the wrecker
North America, arrived at the scene
in the afternoon.
Evening journal., 1900-02-21
HENRY LES sTRICKEN.

Henry Hess. ex-county commissioner.
and one Of the leaders in the demo-
cratic party Of Cecil county, Nd, suf-
fered a stroke Of paralysis yesterday
at his home, at Fair Hill, and is in a
critical condition. Mr.. Hess is we'll
known in this city, having frequently
visited relatives here.
Evening journal., 1900-02-21

Thieves entered the yards Of Edward
J. Bradley. No. 1914 West Tenth
street. and Charles r. Hannigan's No.
1918 West Tenth street on the night
of February 13. and stripped the
clothes lines OF the washes which was
hanging from them. Mr.. Bradley
places his loss at Sc while that OF Mr..
Hannigan amounts to s.. There is no
clue TO the thieves.
Evening journal., 1900-02-21
A sIIGHT BLAZE.

A small fire occurred yesterday on
the roof Of the Hilles Building, No.
1000 King street, TO be occupied by the
Knights Of Columbus. A still alarm
was sent into the Friendship and Phoe-
nix Companies and the chemicals re-
spending. put out the FIRE. The loss is
about $40.
Evening journal., 1900-02-21
WELCOMES ERIENns-

Edward L. VanVoorhis, formerly OF
the Hotel Wilmington, wishes his
many friends to know that he is now
located at the Rathskeller of the Clay
ton House. He will be pleased to sec
all his old customers and will welcome
new ones.
Evening journal., 1900-02-21
A BREAK FOR ITnERTy

The story comes from Rehoboth that
during the binding snow storm on sat
urday night ChincOteague pony, own
ed by James Moore, broke from its
stable and plunged into Rehoboth bay.
swimming to the opposite shore. On
Sunday it continued it's flight by swim
ming eight miles across Chincoteague
Sound to the island, where it joined
the wild herd Of ponies, its former
mates.
Evening journal., 1900-02-21
LETTER FROM MR.. SALISBURY.

At yesterday afternoons meeting Of
the Water Commission communica-
tion was received from Willard Sauls-
bury regarding the water supply. In
his letter Mr. Salisbury stated that he
would use water from the Broome
street main hereafter instead of from
the Fourteenth street main, by which
his residence is now supplied.
Evening journal., 1900-02-21
ADJUSTMENTS.
GRAND OPERA.

The sale Of seats for what promises
to be the musical treat of the season.
the engagement OF the International
Grand Operatic Company, opened this
morning az the box Office of the Opera
House The interest already shown
indicates a large audience The pro-
gram will hc the second act of Romeo
and Juliet" fourth act of "Trovatore, %
and the bridal scene from Wagnors
beautiful opera, 'Lohengrin."
Evening journal., 1900-02-21
OFFICER CoNNoR RESIGNED.

Patrolman John A. Connor rendered
his resignation to Chief Dolan last
night, and a successor will be appoint
ed by the Police Commission. Connor
was found guilty of neglect Of duty and
conduct unbecoming an officer by the
commission Monday night, and was
given an opportunity to resign.
Evening journal., 1900-02-21
WANT RAILROAD EXTENDED.

Several Delaware railroad officials
and the Town Council of Trappe, Nd.
held a conference yesterday at Dover in
reference to the proposed extension of
the Delaware road to Trappe The pro-
posed route was surveyed several years
ago. The extension may be made as
it is said the railroad people look upon
it with favor.
Evening journal., 1900-02-21
Will Bic AN EXCITING ELEcrloi


An exciting time is anticipated at
the election Of officers of Company A.
National Guard, on Friday night. Col
onel Townsend. of Milford. issued the
order yesterday. and Captain Matlack,
OF Company c, viii hold the election.
A large number Of candidates have an
nounced themselves for the various po-
sitions. among whom are r. McVeigh
for second lieutenant. and Ernest Park
and II. +. White for first lieutenant.
II is possible that several unknown
men will come out on the election
night. which will make It a very lively
fight. At some future meeting Cap
tain Carter will name six corporals and
six sergeants. II is generally under
stood that no member will be permit
ted to vote unless he Is in full uni
form.
Evening journal., 1900-02-21
DOCKsTADER'S

Francis j. Bryan. an Irish orator OF
pronounced ability; Mr.. and Mrs.
Harry Budworth and Company, the
Eldridges In black-face comedy. the
Hennings Trio, Mr.. and Mrs. Tooley.
and a number Of others well-known to
the vaudeville. contribute TO a program
Of much excellence at Dockstader's
Theatre this week. There was another
big crowd last night. and this week S
bill bids fair TO draw largely at every
performance. Manager Dockstader
never offers anything but what is good
and his patrons always get their
moneys worth.
Evening journal., 1900-02-21
EXPLODED LAMP CAUSES FIRE.

BY the explosion of a lamp early
Sunday morning at the home OF Du
Bois Sutton. No. 10 Scott street, a
fire took place which did about 5000
damage. One OF the children was i'll
and Mrs. Sutton. who arose to attend
IL. accidentally knocked the lamp from
a table nearby. The blaze was ex-
tinguished by neighbors, with buckets
of Wnfer.
Evening journal., 1900-02-21
PERMIT GRANTED.

Building Inspector Cassidy this
morning granted a permit to w. H..
Greenwalt & Son for the erection Of a
two-story brick building at No. 612
West Eighth street The cost Of the
new structure viii be $500.
Evening journal., 1900-02-21
INJuREp RY An IcIcLE.

Mrs. Elizabeth Lee, who is visiting
at the home Of Mrs. II. NJ. Whitfield,
was severely injured by an icicle on
Monday night. While she was in the
act Of closing the shutters a large
icicle fell on her wrist cutting it in two
places.
Evening journal., 1900-02-21
GREATLY IMPROVED.

Fred Fisher. who attempted suicide
at No. 211 Orange street. Sunday night.
is greatly improved under treatment
at the Delaware Hospital. He is now
able to be up and about and all fears
of his death have been removed.
Evening journal., 1900-02-21
ORPHANS, COURT TODAY.

Tilghman Johnston, administrators of
the estate Of Michael j. Lynch, made a
return CT the sale Of property and it
was confirmed i'm the Orphans Court
this morning. Humphrey Lynch was
appointed guardian Of Ray Miles.
Evening journal., 1900-02-21
DIAMONDS AND HEARTS" :"

The drama Diamonds and Hearts"
will be presented on Saturday evening
next by local talent In the Opeia
House at Brandywine Springs for the
benefit Of St James p. E. Church at
Stanton.
Evening journal., 1900-02-21
WILL NOT PAY TAX.

Magistrate Kelley will hear an In
teresting case on next Tuesday morn
ing. At that time the question as 10
whether or not school boards in rural
districts can collect taxes with which
to improve school property will be de-
cidod.
Evening journal., 1900-02-21
TO CELEBRATE ANNIVERSARY.

The tenth anniversary of the Della
ware Hospital will be celebrated to-
morrow night by a party at the New
Century Club rooms. Donations OF
money and other articles will be re-
lceived.
Evening journal., 1900-02-21
AIIrDAY MEETINGS

All-day meetings will be held tomor-
row by the Christian and Missionary
Alliance The speakers will be Will
liam Christie and A. p. McGough, of
pittsburg.
Evening journal., 1900-02-21
REMoDELED ENGINE IN SERVICE.

Engine No. 40 was yesterday taken
from the P. W. & b., machine shop
ito the round-house after undergoing
"a general overhauling and repairing.
She presented a new appearance and
will be placed in service tomorrow on
the Maryland division.
Evening journal., 1900-02-21
WHIST CLUB TOURNAMENT.

The Wilmington Whist Club viii be-
gin a tournament at the rooms Of the
club on March 5. Entries will be re-
ceived until February q.