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Evening journal., 1900-05-11
MILFORD UNION MEN
OPPOSED TO HOFFECKER
speeIal to the EvenIng Jonrnal.


Milford, May 1.-THE Union Repub-
hcans here are opposed TO the renomi-
nation OF Congressman HOifecker They
say he Is fossil, and entirely too slow
TO occupy the position he now has.
Last week a delegation went from
this town to Washington to see Mr..
Hofecker They had announced their
Intention beforehand, so as to pave a
way for an interview, and found the
congressman awaiting them. When
they arrived home on Monday the
spokesman OF the party gave the fol-
lowing report OF their trip:
I'VE found Mr.. Hoffecker In appear
ance rather the worse for wear. We
were greeted with. Well, gentlemen.
what can / do for yOu? Now he knew
well enough what we were there for. as
/ had carried on a correspondence with
him for a month about the thing we
wanted. But I asked him what head
way he was making in tho matter OF
obtaining an appropriation for our
creek He answered that he was at
tending to it, ! then said, Mr.. Hot
fecker, has this resolution come before
the House yet2' He said that it had
Well what action was taken on It?
said l.
"When / learned from him that tn,
matter had been referred to the Rivel
and Harbor Committee l was mad. S,
was the rest OF the delegation. We al
knew that that meant that the matter
was pigeoned-hoied. and that the causl
had lost a year by the operation. Mr.
! Hoffecker got apiece of our mind for hi!
stupid management.
~ tell you, Congressman Hoffecke
is too good for the place.
When asked If Mr.. Honecker woul'
be renominated for Congress by tn
Union Republican party the delegat
said emphatically that he would ncl
and that the party would rather Sc
Caleb Layton sent to Congress.
This conclusion OF the Addicks peo
pie may be stimulated somewhat by th
fact that to name a representative fror
Kent county would make IL necessar
TO shelve the proposed gubernatoria
b nominee for this county in the perso
Of Dr. George W. Marshall of thi
town, and this project IS entirely to
near tho Union heart 10 be cast out
HChecker's friends know about thes
feelings, and. as a consequence, are on
OF sorts over the matter. and some {
them are indignant that their gran
old man should get the cold shouldc
Evening journal., 1900-05-11
DEATH CLAIMS HRS. CLYMER
She Was Comparatively Well But Died
During The Night
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New Castle, May l1.-Mrs. Mary ely
mcr died at her home. No. 524 Della
ware street, yesterday. from general de-
bility. She was about 40 years Of age.
and had not been well for several
months.
Mrs. Clymer was one OF New Castles
oldest residents. and an estimable wo-
man. She was comparatively well dur
ing the day. but IN the night a general
break down occurred, and she died af-
tor being unconscious several hours.
Mrs. Clymer, was tho widow of John
@. Clymer, who died about eight
years ago. Her surviving children are
Mrs. Mary Burchinal, Of Viola; Mrs.
Hannah Vining. of this city; Mrs. Bar
rett Connor. of Wilmington; Mrs. Clara
Silvers, of Trenton; Mrs. Sallie Benson
and Mrs. Maggie Walls, of this city.
Mrs. Clymer was a member OF the
Baptist Church. Her funeral will take
place tomorrow afternoon, and inter-
ment viii be made in the cemetery ad-
joining the Methodist Cemetery.
Evening journal., 1900-05-11
STAGE COACH IN FLAMES
And a Woman Passenger Was Rescued
With Much Difficulty
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oItcldi 10 the ANtnlhB JoulDdls
Newark. May y11.-Intelligence reach
ed here last night to the effect that
the stage. coach which plies between
Lewisville, Pa, and Elkton, Nd, was
destroyed by fire about II o'clock yes
terday. The stage was at Fair Hill,
west of this town, when the accident
occurred. Mails were being exchanged
at the Fair Hill post Office, when the
coach was discovered to be In flames.
A woman passenger was gotten out
with much difficulty. The coach was
entirely destroyed.
The horses were cut loose from the
wagon in time TO prevent them from
being seriously injured. 1t is not
known what started the fire, but it was
probably a loose match in the bottom
Of the vehicle. Besides mail for Lewis
vile, the coach contained some valu-
able felt fer the Spring Lawn Paper
mills.
Evening journal., 1900-05-11
INJUNCTION IN
NOT SWEEPING
It Prevents Work Only in
Front fMahOneg Property
TROUBLE WILL BE SETTLED
Some New Castle Citizens Think That
lIahOney Has Acted in a Prema-
ture Manner
TROUBLE WILL DE SETTLED
Special to the Evening Journal.

Special 20 the Evening Journal
New Castle, May 11.-Sheriif John e.
Taylor last night served on William
Morrison, superintendent Of construc-
tion OF the New Castle and Delaware
City Electric railway the preliminary
injunction order issued by Judge Spru-
ance yesterday which prevents further
construction on that part of the rail-
way in front OF the property OF John
c. Mahoney, on Seventh street. Imme-
diately after the order was served on
Mr.. Morrison he drove to Delaware
City and informed the superintendent
Of construction at that end of the line
Of the action Of the court
INJUNCTION is LIMITED.
According to the statement of Mr.
Morrison the preliminary injunction
obtained by MI Mahoney prevents
work on the line only In front Of his
property The construction of the road
beyond that point viii therefore be
continued unless property owners.
other than Mr.. Mahonoy. restrain the
company This is not probable how
ever.
Although the trouble between Mr.
Mahoney and the trolley company has
been taken into court It viii not re-
main there long. lt viii, On the other
hand be adjusted 20 the satisfaction Of
both parties. This adjustment viii be
in either the laying of the 'r' rails in
the middle OF the street or the surface
rail on the side Of the street where the
company proposed TO lay the objec-
tionable rail- No rail has been laid in
front of Mr.. MahOney's property as
yet, and some citizens think Mr. Ma
honey has therefore acted prematurely
IN the matter He does not think So
however He says he does not want to
put the company to the expense of tear
ing up '1"' rails, and incidentally the
street. and so thought that legal action
to prevent them from laying the rails
was preferable to waiting until the
rails were laid and then compel the
company to remove them
The hearing Of the preliminary in
junction will take place at Dover on
Monday, but It is probable that the
trouble will be adjusted before that
time
AT this time there IS not q pound Of
steel that can be laid ON the ties which
have now been laid over three miles
Of the roadbed. Superintendent Morri-
son expects the material next week,
and the work OF laying the rails along
the line except that portion OF it in
frcnt Of Mr.. MOrrisOns property, will
be begun and pushed 10 rapid compile
ton The poles. wires and other over
head paraphernalia will be put In posi-
tion next week.
Evening journal., 1900-05-11
COMMISSIONERS SHORT OF FUNDS
But Before Winter Will Have vii.
mingtOn Road in Coed Shape
Special to the Evening Journal


New Castle, May 1l.-Road Com
missiOners OF New Castle hundred met
here last night and transacted the usual
routine business.
The commissioners report the reads
OF the hundred to be In a good condi-
ton. Workmen are now engaged in
hlling with crushed stone many ruts in
the public road leading to Wilmington.
This has been IN bad repair for
several years, but before the coming
Winter the commissioners hope to
have it in as good condition as It has
ever been.
The commissioners say they are
short of funds at this time, and the sub
ject was discussed at last nights meet
ing, but they see their way TO meet the
notes that viii soon become due, and
therefore do not feel that they win be
compelled to stop operations on the
roads because Of a scarcity Of money
Evening journal., 1900-05-11
REHoBorHs NEW CLUBHOUSE
Is Rapidly Nearing Completion and
VIII be a Handsome Structure
Special to the Evening Journal

Special to the Evening Journal
Rehoboth. May 1.-THE work of
erecting the clubhouse for the recently
organized Rehoboth Club, is progress
ing rapidly and will soon be completed
and ready for occupancy. The struc-
ture is a two-story frame building on
the old colonial style. and is located ON
high bluff on Pennsylvania avenue
just north of the Hotel Henlopen. The
handsome and unique structure, with
its unequalled location, will add Won
derfully to the attractiveness Of the
place. The club is composed mostly OF
Baltimcreans, although there are a
number Of Delawareans in it.
There was some talk last season OF
organizing another club by the Della
ware people, but the movement seems
to have fallen through.
Evening journal., 1900-05-11
PEEPING TOM IN MILFORD
Buely Negro in a Tree Frightens a
Young Woman
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Milford, May IA few nights ago a
young woman Of this town received a
scare that she will not get over in a
hurry The young woman in question
rs Miss Booth, a milliner, employed by
Nrs. G. B. George North Walnut
street Miss Booth resides with Mrs.
George at Front and Pear streets. and
On retiring TO her room on Saturday
right she heard a cracking noise out
side a chamber window.
With rare presence OF mind. the
young woman quickly turned on the
light and saw outlined in the moon
light the form OF a burly negro. who
was making the quick journey out OF
the tree to the ground below. Miss
Booth alarmed the household. and an
effort was made to catch the fellow.
but 10 no avail. The room window has
been fastened down and the blinds out
side nailed tight and the young woman
is breathing freely again.
Evening journal., 1900-05-11
WILMINGTON BOYS WON
Defeated Newark Players in Game
of Ball in That Town
Special to the Evening journal

Special to the Evening Journal
Newark, May 1.-THE Newark High
School Club played a game with the
Wilmington Military Academy yester-
day ON the college athletic grounds.
The game was devoid Of much interest
The High School team was made up OF
a general assortment of players. James
Conner started in to pitch for the High
School, but after two innings his curves
We're pounded to all parts OF the field
His support was lamantably weak.
The visiting team was a well-bal-
anced one. The work of Blackford and
Munhall, pitcher and catcher, respect
lively, was especially fine. The fnal
score was: w. NJ. A., 21; High School
20.
Evening journal., 1900-05-11
Temneranee Women Elect Oflcers

Special % the EVenlns JOurnaL
Delaware City, May 1.-THE
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
met at the home OF Mrs. George b.
Money, and after the transaction eff the
usual business, officers to serve one
year were elected thus: Mrs. II. s.
Thompson, president; Mrs John Schun-
der, first president; Mrs. f. A,
second yice-president; Mrs.
Charles w. Pancoast, treasurer; Mrs
j. H. Brewer, corresponding secretary
and Mrs. Ida Greed, recording secre-
tary.
Evening journal., 1900-05-11
CoACHMAN BADLY INJURED
Had His Hip Broken by Kick From
a Colt
Special to the Evenlng Journ

SUcCIUT 70 mo E.NNHTHs VVuT II1II'
Smyrna, May 11.--John Morris, Dr. }.
W. Chfton's colored coachman, was
yesterday found in the stable in an un-
conscious condition, having been kick
ed by q colt. "Uncle John, as he is
familiarly known here, is unique
character and being 40 years Of age,
the accident may result in his death.
The right hip bone was broken and he
was otherwise injured.
The colt is a gentle animal, and there
is scme mystery as to what caused the
mishap. Should the colored man re-
cover it will be at least three months
before he cam resume his duties.
Evening journal., 1900-05-11
weslnr sunday school Oaloers

Special 20 the Evening journal
Dover. May 11.-Wesley M. 10. sun
dav school has elected the following Of
dccrs John S. Collins superintend-
ent: George w. Mclean and Miss M. E.
FIanan. assistants: w. l.. Clayton, sec
retary; Frank Casson. treasurer; E. b.
Louderbough. chorister; Mrs. r. l..
Jones. superlnterdent OF the infant de-
partment: Miss Name Goodwin and w.
+. Hazel. assistants.
Evening journal., 1900-05-11
SHERIFF SELLS GRAY FARM
One Hundred a Bcre Farm Sold to
Artemas Smith for $4,000
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Sncclnl 20 the EVenInK JournnI
New Castle, May l1--Sheriff John E.
Taylor, at the Gilpin House yesterday
afternoon, sold the 200-acre farm OF
George Gray to Artemas Smith. attor-
ney for Richard McMullen, for $4,000.
The farm Is one of the best in tho
county, ana the sale was therefore at
tended by many persons. 1t is we'll
cultivated, and has On 1t four build
ings that have been erected during the
past five years The bidding was start
ed by Joseph Davidson, OF Wilmingt3 on,
at $500 and from that figure il rapid
ly increased to the price which Mr.
Smith paid Cor the farm. The sale vas
made subject to a $4,000 mortgage.
Evening journal., 1900-05-11
Handsome House Changes Owners

SUeclaI % tne ENCnlnB IouTnlI.
Smyrna. May 11.-One of the hand
soonest residences on Mt. Vernon street,
the Fifth avenue of Smyrna, has been
sold by Former Representative VIII
liam r. Davis to George ID. Collins. Mr..
Davis two years ago purchased the lot
from the Reis heirs, and erected the
dwelling but having decided to make
a change, the sale was made. Mr.. Col
Inns is now one of the largest holders
OF town property in smyrna.
Evening journal., 1900-05-11
Trainmen Reinstated
Special to the Evening Journl

oVCIIdI 20 IIIt IVtIInk JuuTnNI.
Lewes May 11.-Ernest L. Maddox,
conductor; George Raughley. baggage
master, and the other trainmen, except
the engineer, Benjamin Ewing, who
were in charge of the train that missed
the signal and ran of the track at FL
lendale about month ago, have been
reinstated
Evening journal., 1900-05-11
Slight Frosts in Georgetown

Special TO the Evening JournaL
GEORGETOWN, May l.-There have
been slight frosts here this week, and
farmers fear for the safety OF the fruit
crop. SO far the cold nights have not
done any pereeptible damage, but il
fros,s continue the fruit crop viii be
injured considerable
Evening journal., 1900-05-11
Young People viii Entertain

Special to the Evening Journal
New Castle. May 11.-There will be
given an entertainment OF music,
drama and elecoution in the Opera
House next Tuesday evening. Juvenile
cakewalkers OF this city will entertain
also. The program Is now being re-
hearsed.
Evening journal., 1900-05-11
Bible Students in Georgetown

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Georgetown. May 11.-Next week
Georgetown will be full of delegates
from churches OF all sects and creeds,
who will be here to attend the annual
meeting OF the Sussex County Bible So
ciety. The session will be held in the
Presbyterian Church next Thursday
DR.. Samuel Reigart, OF Salisbury, Nd,
will be one Of the principal speakers.
Evening journal., 1900-05-11
Injured by Fall From WAGON
sneolal ID Nd IlvenIng Iournal.

oUUIIII % NO TVUIIII6 Jul II71I'
Smyrna, May 11.-While Ellie Kim
mey was hauling phosphate from
Smyrna TO his home in SHOWS Neck
on Wednesday ne fell from his wagon,
when the front wheels ran into deep
rut The heavy wagon passed over his
right arm. breaking II at the elbow also
fractUring two bones in his wrist. MT.
KINNEY left his team at neighbcrs
and walked back TO Smyrna, where Dr.
Clifton reduced the fractures.
Evening journal., 1900-05-11
Preparing for ChiIdrenls paY

New Castle. May 1i.-Onicers of
Nazareth M u. Sunday school are ar
ranging the program for the annual
children's day service. which viii be-
held ON June 10. About one dozen of
the children will participate In the en-
tertainment, and they are busily en-
gagged in preparing themselves for the
occasion
Evening journal., 1900-05-11
ManY Prisoner Must Stand anal
Special o the Evening Journal

Special 10 the Evening Journal
New Castle. May 11.-rhere are in
tho county JAN here fcrty-seyen pris-
oners who win be tried before the New
Castle county court. at Wilmington,
next week Tor offenscs principal OF
which Is larceny. Charles Bowers, chief
warden. says the number is not in ex.
ccss of that for trial at the last May
court. but far below the number last
September when sixty-nine prisoners
stood trial
Evening journal., 1900-05-11
Canrht a Bip Tront

Sneclal @ the ltvenlng Journal
Milford, May 11.-One Of the largest
trout ever brought to this town was
brought in Wednesday. The FISH was
caught by David Mills in a haul seine
at Big Stone Beach, and it measured
thirty-four inches In length, was TWEEN
ty-two inches In circumference, and
weighed fifteen and a quarter pounds.
It's sound was nine inches long and
one and three-quarter inches in width.
Evening journal., 1900-05-11
Min Workman Ininred
spleIaI b d. Evenlns Journal

Special to the Evening Journal
Laurel. May l0.-Chfford Bishop met
with a painful accident yesterday In
the lumber mil Of s. II. Bacon & Sons.
One OF the steam pipes burst and
knocked him fully fifteen feet. He was
taken to his home and DR.. w. J. Hitch
dressed. his injuries. He viii recover.
Evening journal., 1900-05-11
FISH WERE SCARCE
Cold Weather Drove Them Back to
Warm Water
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New Castle. May 1.-THE catch Of
shad yesterday was the gmallest OF the
season. but 5000 fish being brought TO
the wharf This falling on In the work
OF the day was perhaps due 20 the cold
weather Of Wednesday night Shad
are susceptible to changes in tho at
mosrhere. and when the mercury gets
down to 40 degrees. as it did on We'd
nesday night. they seek warmer waters.
Fishermen expect many fish tomorrow
should the weather become warmer, and
nave therefore not given up an hope
that the season will continue good until
the end of the month.
AS a consequence OF the light catch
OF the day the prices went up. Roes
brought Sl7 per hundred. straights, Sl2
and bucks. IS. Three carloads OF the
FISH were shipped TO the usual points.
Evening journal., 1900-05-11
RepubIIcan COMMITTEE wilI Moet

Special to the Evening Journal.
New Castle, May i1.-Onlcers will be
elected and much important business
transacted at to-nights meeting OF the
Regular Republican Hundred Commit
tee. to which every member Of the
for hundred work during the coming
campaign win be discussed and an
opening day for the campaign Will
probably be selected
Evening journal., 1900-05-11
Pea Pest Discovered

Special to the Evening Journal
Seaford, May lin conversation
yesterday, William G. Conover, the
well-kn0wn pea-packer OF this town,
said that he had discovered the much
dreaded pea louise in this vicinity. The
lice he found were very small, and only
covered a small area in very large
patch.
Evening journal., 1900-05-11
Survey Boat in Canal

Speclal % the Evening Journal
Delaware City, May 1.-THE govern
ment coast survey boat Endeavor, of
Baltimore, with expert surveyors on
beard. passed through the canal yester-
day On her way to survey the Della
ware river and bay.
Evening journal., 1900-05-11
Frosts Alarm Fruit Growers

Special to the Evening Journal
Newark, May ia heavy frost Wis
tied this section on Wednesday night,
and growers of small fruit fear that
considerable damage was done Peach
growers south of the town think the
crop Is sale unless frosls continue.
Evening journal., 1900-05-11

season at Battery Park tomorrow af-
ternoon have been completed. The
grounds are in excellent condition. The
local club management expects a large
attendance, as the Nicetown Club has
the reputation OF being a strong or
ganizatiOn.
Evening journal., 1900-05-11
Repairing the GiIpin House

Special to the Evening Journal
New Castle, May 11-Repairs are
being made to the rear Of the Gilpin
House by James Duncan. The kitchen
OF the building has been enlarged and
Mr.. Duncan is now putting on the in-
lEhlng touches.
Evening journal., 1900-05-11
Tilrhman Turner is Dying

Special TO the Evening Journal
New Castle. May tt.-Friends Of
Turner hear with mdcn re-
gret of his SERIOUS illness at his home,
No. e25 Church street, Wilmington. Mr..
Turner Is former citizen of this
place. but left here seyral years ago.
He is about 40 years Of age. The in
frmitio7 Ct old age are responsible for
his serious illness.
Evening journal., 1900-05-11
or a Personal Nature
speclal to Nd EYenlng Ionrnnl

0pVcIuI 70 inc EVenlnE journal
New Castle, May l1--Mr and Mrs.
William Smith, of Philadelphia, drove
to this city rad viii spend several
days at the Je. 1rson House.
Harry Hunter, OF Milford, is visiting
friends and relatives here.
Evening journal., 1900-05-11

club is being supported this year by a
number OF citizens who are interested
in the game and who have taken stock
In order that the play may be contln
uod throughout the Summer. Several
new certificates were issued at the
meeting last night, and a substantial
sum OF money was subscribed on old
certificates
Evening journal., 1900-05-11
REHoBoTH WILL BOOM
Many Cottages Already Have Been
Rented for the Season

Special to the Evening journal
Rehoboth, May 10.-That this de-
lightful resort will experience a big
boom this season is a certainty. Many
residents Of Washington and Baltimore
are renting cottages, and there prom
ises TO be big showing Of Maryland
ers here this season. The Queen Anne
Railroad Company win, beginning with
the coming Sunday, run excursions
every Sunday throughout the season.
James Ward. of Wilmington, is hav-
ing a commodious cottage erected on
Surf avenue.
Evening journal., 1900-05-11
Rain Falls in Milford

SpeclaI 10 tne EVenIng JOurnaI.
Milford, May 11.-Rain fell here ON
Wednesday afternoon, accompanied by
a slight thunder storm. The growing
crops have been much benefited, as the
drought was becoming severe.
Evening journal., 1900-05-11
Former ONCE Reanpointed

Special TO the Evening Journal
Newark. May 11.-At the last meet
ing OF Town Council, John Chalmers,
was reappointed town officer He has
held the place for some time, and is
a very efficient officer.
Evening journal., 1900-05-11
Grab win be Plentiful

Special TO the Evening Journal
New Castle, May 11.-Shad fishermen
say crabs Will be plentiful this season.
They catch great quantities Of them at
every haul but they are small and are
thrown back into the water.
Evening journal., 1900-05-11
Letters on Barnes Estate

Special 70 the Evening Journal
Georgetown, May 11.-Register Of
Wills Causey granted letters Of admin
istration yesterday on the estate of
Mary L. Barnes. late OF Seaford hun
dred, to William L. Barnes.
Evening journal., 1900-05-11
Soldier BOYS viii Dance

Special 20 the Evening Journal
New Castle. May 11.-Company II. n.
G. D.. has prepared an interesting pro-
gram of dances to be given in the Ar
mory tomorrow night. Fourteen NUM-
bers are on the list
Evening journal., 1900-05-11
Win PlaY WiImington Team

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Newark. May 11.-rc-morrow after
noon the strong Newark Baseball Club
will meet the Independence team OF
Wilmington. Willis and Gamble viii
be in the points for Newark.
Evening journal., 1900-05-11
Electric Lights for Laurel

Specinl % the tVening Journal
Laurel. May 1.-THE Electric Light
Company has leased the Adams mill
property and viii put in electric lights.
They will be ready by July 1.
Evening journal., 1900-05-11
Epworth League % Celebrate

special 10 the Evening Journal
Dover. May 1.-THE Epworth
League cf Armory NJ. e. Church viii
celebrate It's eleventh anniversary next
Sunday evening with appropriate cere-
monies.
Evening journal., 1900-05-11
AwaiLing arand MasLer plack

Special 70 the Evening Journal
Now Castle. May 11.-Grand Master
Black. A. Il. A. NJ, will visit St. Johns
ledge cne might this month and the
local Masons are preparing to receive
him.
Evening journal., 1900-05-11
Baseballers Discus propests

snoclal o tho EVening J0urnll
New Castle. May l1.-Members Of
the New Castle Athletic Club met in
their clubroom last night and discussed
this years prospect for baseball. The
Evening journal., 1900-05-11
And Now for the Ban Game

Special TO the Evening Journal
New Castle, May 1l.-Prcparations
fer the opening baseball game of the
Evening journal., 1900-05-11
WANTED TO PURCHASE

Good, substantial, we'll shaded
house and from fen to twenty acres
of land, near Brandywine Springs
trolley line, or on a line of railroad
west of Wilmington, not more than
five or six miles from the city. Ad-
dress,
C, S. The Evening Journal Office