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The Happy Result.

February 10th, 1900
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The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1900-09-27

You can convict nearly anyone Of being
fool.-Atchisou Globe.
Evening journal., 1900-04-09
OPPOSED TO NEW STREET.

The question of cutting Twenty.
second street through from the Boule-
ward to Market street has caused some
ulssenslon among property owners in
tnal section OF the city William e.
Linton, who owns property at Concord
avenue and Washington street, where
the new street would cross, is strongly
opposed TO the move, and has got up q
petition against it, Mr. Linton's main
objection is that he wants NJ
build on his property, and if Twenty
second street should be cut through II
would cnly leave a small triangular
piece OF ground north Of Twenty-sec-
ohd street, which would not be large
enough to build on.
Evening journal., 1900-04-09
BUSINESS OF FOsT OFFICE
QUARTERLY REPORT ISSUED BY
ASSISTANT POSTMASTER Bill
LANY.

ASSISTANT POSTMASTER Bill
LANY.
Assistant Postmaster II. II. Billany
mas completed his report Of the hsi.
ness Of the local office for the ouarte,
ending March 81.
The report shows much ineraasa in
business over the same period last
year. while the expenses have de.
creased proportionately.
Inc report is as follows:
Received for postage stamps. nostal
cards, etc.S S24,765.54; postage collected
on second-class matter. slg111. how
rents, S24lS2; miscellaneous. si6.43.
total, $25,222.90; expenditures. s12
25l5I; registry business. pieces re-
eeiyed fer dispatch, 3.775; received for
aeilyery, 4,443; special delivery letters
handled. 1898; domestic money or
aeis' 26I; amount 1881 As; total fees
sofLof domestic orders paid. 500.
amount, S2S,112.74; international or,
ders, 81; amount S967.
for the same period last year. Post
age stamps, postal cards. etc. sol
o14.Oti seeond-class matter. s205. 79.
poX rents, S22479; miscellaneous. s4o9
special delivery letters handled ? 20es
Evening journal., 1900-04-09
ENGINE NO. 21 DISABLED.

Engine No. 21. Of the Pennsylvania
Railroad was brought TO the French
street station this morning by the Soc
cnd section Of train No. AZ, which is
the chesapeake and Ohio connection.
The locomotive was attached to the
Boston express and was running at a
rapid rate OF speed when the piston
rod broke at a point just below Elk
ton, Nd, rendering the engine help
less. Fortunately the mishap was
discovered in time to prevent a serious
accident.
Evening journal., 1900-04-09
TRIAL OF THE NAvY's FLYER
TORPEDO BOAT sTRINGHAM ALL
READY FOR HER SPIN ToMOR-
DnNks

/ NEAbA TUX t1Eh SPIN lOMOR-
ROW.
] Word was received by the Harlan and
llollingsworth Company this morning
that all preparations are now about
completed fer the trial over the meas
uied course In lower Chesapeake bay of
the torpedo boat Stringham tomorrow.
She has been tied up at Norfolk for the
past week while the Skilled mechanics
who constructed her have been al work
making every bearing. nut. bolt
and screw Of her machinery perfect in
its working parts.
The official trial board. headed by
Rear-Admiral Rogers. will probably an
rive at Norfolk from Washington to-.
night and the trial will be made early
tomorrow morning. Those on the yes-
sci representing the builders viii be as
follows. 4. Jackson Shaw, general SUI
perintendent; w. dew. Dlmock. seare-
tary; J. Rodney Cause. assistant super
intendent of the boatyard, and S. s.
Caskey experimenting engineer OF
machinery. She is expected to surpass
her contract speed, which is thirty
knots an hour. On her builders trip
on the Delaware river the slender flyer
made twenty-six knots an hour. which
was very gratifying to those interested.
Evening journal., 1900-04-09

should devote 1t to reading the Bible
It would make this church a wonderful
sanctuary OF glory. What the preacher
IS depends on what the congregation
IS, ana what their attitude is toward
hlm. Inc model preacher is going to
De round as soon as the model eongre-
gatlon IS found to preach to"
During the service, excellent music
was rendered by Grace Quartet THE
rains, bass solo, was highly appre-
e'atad as sung by Frank Mason.
NEW PASTOR AT KINGsWooD.
Rev. L. P. Karholsen, the newly-ap-
pointed pastor of Kingswood Nj. p.
Chnrch, preached his first sermon yes
tion. - = Ne'4s' 90
Ills text was from First Timothy. 4.
lo: This is a faithful saving and
worthy OF all acceptation that Jesus
Chflst came into the world to save sin
ners; Il whom | am chief"
ne pastor began by relating Paul's
charee to Timothy, when leaving him
III possession Of Ephesus, a wicked
city. In part he said:
4 want you to bear in mind that
When God sent his only begotten son
into this world it was to save sinners
Why do we preach this Gospel Of al
fation, you will ask? Because we have
been saved by ii and have seen others
saved by it; because it is the yery baat
ehllg anyone can implore heaven to
send upon them"
Exemplifying the purport Of the text.
.he preacher told the parable OF the
sood shepherd who left his flock OF
iilhety-nlne sheep to go out and find
uhe iost one. He spoke also of the
prollsal sen who was received with
open arms and great ceremony of re-
Jolclng when he returned to his "a
Vher mouse. At this point he made
an earnest exhortation to the unsaved
70 accept the spirit of Christ
IN conclusion he made reference to n
reception given by Queen Victoria ~
British soldiers who served during the
Crlmean war They were given
great ovation and were decorated v,itb |
medals. Il find no place in nv BibIe
Where 1t says that You and I viii be |
decorated with medals when we stand |
before the judgment bar. But # is |
promised that crowns will be nlacad
upon cur heads in the presence Of mul-
IiluueS.
DolNGS IN OTHER CHURCHES
Rev. J. w. Pryor and Alonzo Davis
preached at Brandywine NJ. r. Church
yesterday. ''li -
Jerusalem" as a solo, was sung bv
MISS Fletcher in Calvary Church YES
Rey and Mrs. J. R. Duffen conducted
meetings at the Haryester's Mission
last evening. '7'iol'
me Palms was sung by James b
HarDert' in st. Paurs NJ. Z. Church
yesterday. n
Services We're held at the old First
Baptist Church near Tenth and King
streets, yesterday. ls
Evening journal., 1900-04-09
LocAL ACTOR HONE.

Walter $. Percival, a well-known H.
cal actor. has returned to his home n
this city, after an extended TOM ~
Canada and the West, with A. o scam.
mans Sleeping City Company. Nh
Percival viii remain in this citv until
next Fall, in the meantime opening \
Scenic studio Next season he will star
an company OF his own. 10 be known
as the Inter-Colonial Stock Companv
His repertoire will consist of such pIays
as Faust" The Black Flag eOld
Homestead and others of eauol
merit
Evening journal., 1900-04-09
CHANGE OF PULprTs
REV. r. |. WATKINS LEAVES NEW
CASTLE FOR CONVICTION. Ky

- nOf1 Wv lNGION, KY.
Rev. R. Irving Watkins has been
transferred from the pastorate b
Nazareth NJ. p. Church. New Castle. n
Union NJ. L. Church, Covington. Kv
Mr.. Watkins will be succeeded al
New Castle by Rev. c. H. Thrasher. ~
the Winthrup Street NJ. z. Church ol
Boston. Mass. and Rev. Harvey w. Fw-
ing, formerly of this city, has been
transferred from Covington TO Boston.
This is the result CT an adjustment
OF ministerial assignments by Bishop
Andrews Of the Wilmington Confer
ence, and Bishop Fitzgerald, of the
Kentucky Conference
Rev. Mr.. Thrasher is a young man of
an excellent record. and has been in
the ministry twelve years. 1t is not de-
cided yet when he will arrive in New
Castle. Rev. Mr.. Watkins has been at
Nazareth Church for two years. and is
much beloved by his congregation.
Evening journal., 1900-04-09
LOCAL NEWS NOTES

II -Elwood Brown has been appointed
Superintendent Of the johnson Forge
lCompany's plant
The old bridge on Fourth street
| Milford, has been replaced by a new
one
/ Douglass a White are constructing
an addition 70 their large shiit factory
az Milton Del
REV r. W. Todd, OF Laurel. is Tie
guest OF Rev. c. A. Grise Ph. d., a,
Union Church parsonage.
Fifty dozen quail have been re-
leased in the neighborhood Of Centre
vile, Md. by sportsmen.
"A bill appropriating 100000 for a
| lighthouse and fog station in the Della
ware river has been passed by the
United States Senate.
AT tonights meeting Of the Board
OF Education the proposed changes in
rules and bylaws will be disposed Of
-Wlbert NJ Josephs will assume
the duties Of assistant postmaster Of
Milford this week
The clearings at the local banks
last week were $943,621, compared
with S996,630 for the same period last
year
The steamer Bloomfel cleared from
this port on Saturday afternoon with
2'Ol9,954 gallons Of oil. bound for
Rouen, France,
Peter f. Martin. Of this city. win
Del
Delaware railroad employees win
receive their checks this evening.
Car Inspector George RI. Geisler.
who was injured some time ago. Is inn
proving rapidly, his eyesight having
been restored.
Work on the new buildings Of the
Diamond State Steel Company is pro
crossing rapidly
In a few days work on the new
barracks at Fort DUPONT will be com
menced
Mrs. Joseph r. Moore, OF Sandy
Spring, Nd. will lecture on her recent
trip to Norway tonight in the New
Jerusalem Church, Delaware Avenue
and Washington street. for the benefit
Of the Homeopathic Hospital.
Evangelist Galloway is holding re-
viyal services at Goodman NJ f.
Church.
Miss Lydia Clark. aged IS years,
died at her home Eighth and King
street, yesterday.
Friends School relay team is prac-
ticing for the races at Franklin Field
on April IS.
The Sunday School Superlntend-
ents' Association will meet in Central
Presbyterian Church this evening.
Bishop Coleman confirmed a class
at Dover and Wyoming yesterday.
The Audubon Societies will prob
ably attempt to stop live pigeon shoot
ing.
Members Of the Wilmington Whistl
Club and Young Mems Republican,
Club will bowl this evening.
The Pennsylvania Stenographers'
Association, which will give an enter
tainment in Philadelphia on April 25 /
has engaged Bradford's Orchestra, of
this city.
William II. Brierley, the we'll
known undertaken, died at his home.
Third and West streets, yesterday.
Captain Alice Terrell, of the SAL
walton Army, will speak at Delaware
Avenue Baptist Church tomorrow
night.
James Chandler. aged so years
was buried from his home. In Yorklvn
yesterday.
The police are looking for a man
who has recently been frightening wo-
men in the vicinity Of Ninth and Van
Buren, streets.
Evening journal., 1900-04-09
LOVER FALSE,
SHE ENDED LIFE
Suicide Of Pretty Young Viii
mingtOn Woman in Boston
Yesterday Afternoon.
SWALLOWED CARB0LIC ACID
DEAD WOMAN WAS IN THIS CITY
ABOUT SIX WEEKS AGO. WHEN
SHE STATED THAT SHE WAS
MARRIED. TO MIcHAEL DuGAN.

Word has been received in this city
Of he suicide Of Miss Mary Gillon.
aged 70 years. formerly Of Wilmington
az her home, in Boston, yesterday all
ternoon.
Death was caused by drinking n
quantity Of carbolic acid. taken. il Is
said' by Miss Gillon, because Michael
'ngan tailed to keep his promise 10
me couple went to Boston about n
month ago and lived together as man
ihd wite at No. 26 Milford street. Du-
gan obtained employment at a bowling
ailey and went to his work Yesterday
as usual. and a few moments later the
woman went out, but returned shortly
An hour later screams were hoard
in Dugan's room and the woman urss,
iouhd wrlthing in agony. She said she
nau taken poison and hoped she would
uie' el Inc police ambulance took her TO
o'clock N'Vu ~
:, a letter was found addressed To-
lhomas Gillon, No. 71O Jefferson
street. this city, the woman's brother
Ia IN which she stated that she ended her
her. i''"i
When seen today Mr.. Gillon stated
n Inat ne had sister Mary living in
Bostcn, but so far as he knew. she and
Dugan, who also lived here. were mar
Iied three years ago. She visited here
aDeut six weeks ago and intended H.
remain some time. but was called
away she claimed, by the illness 81
hef husband. Since her return to Bos-
ton Mr. Gillon has heard from his sis
eer Dht once. He will endeavor Ia get
iu-l details Of her death today.
Evening journal., 1900-04-09
DoUBLE-TRACKING THE LINE
WEST FOURTH STREET RAILWAY
SERVICE NOW BEING IMpRovrI1

The work Of double-tracking tbe
west Fourth street line Of the vii
mlngton City Railway Company was
pegun this morning. Promptly AZ :
q CLOCK force Of workmen. under tha
direction Of General Superintendent II
q. Lngar. began digging up the street
between Monroe and Madison streets
preparatory TO laying the new line N
railway. The rails will be of the same
pattern as those used on Delaware ave-
nue. and Market street.
The work of extending the double
track to the city limits will be done
with all haste so as to not interfere
with the Spring traffic on the road.
Evening journal., 1900-04-09
CHILDREN's socIETy oFrIcrpe !,

The trustees Of the Home for Friend
less and Destitute Children have elect
ed Charles B. Lore president: Genre
W. Bush, vice-president; Joseph
ltlchardson, secretary and John N.
CarsWelh treasurer. Immediately after
ms reelection Mr.. Richardson re-
signed. His resignation was accented
and his successor will be elected al tbe
next meeting Of the trustees. The com
mittee and board Of women managers
were reelected.
Evening journal., 1900-04-09
FLOAT no BE LAnNcHEn

In a few days the Jackson and
Sharp Company will launch from its
yards one of the Pennsylvania Railroad
Company's car floats, now under con-
struction. 1t is $50 feet long. 80 feet
beam, and feet depth of hold. and viii
be used in transferring freight from
slip 70 slip in the New York harbor. In
about two weeks the other barge will be
floated.
Evening journal., 1900-04-09
REPAIRING MoDJEsKA,s CAR.

Private car Modjeska, belonging to
Madame Modjeska, the actress, has ar
rived at the shops of the Jackson and
Sharp Company, where it will be gen
orally oYerhauled. It is the intenuon
OF the owner Of the car to travel dur
ing the Summer months in Europe. in
which time the car will be completely
dlsmantled and rebuilt. 1t will be re-
ntted, having new carpets, draperies
and furniture, and will present a hand
some appearance when completed.
Evening journal., 1900-04-09

/ "A
$4,000 AFTER WITNESSES SHOW
ED THAT FISHER HAD SHOT De
LIBERATELY AT TWO MEN. HIT
TING BOTH.
Assault with intent to commit mur-
der was the charge brought against
George Fisher, colored in Municipal
lConrt this morning.
Edward Dougherty, also eolored was
the first witness called. He stated that
on Monday night last he. with num-
her OF others, was at No 23g Tatnal
street. Fishers residence They had
purchased several 'growlers" Of beer.
ana We're enjoying themselves when
hichard SmallwOod, who was sleepine.
awoke, and Smallwood got his guitar
ana began playing, when one OF tho
women in the house commanded him to
stop. lie refused, whereupon she. after
having secured a shovel. rushed upon
MIN. declaring that she would break
the instrument.
Holding the guitar at arms length
with one hand, he attempted to stand
her Off with the ether when sbe
screamed and told him not 20 strike
her
Fisher, who had been IN the second
story, rushed down at this and, drawing
q knife, commanded Smallwood Ia let
90 Of her which order was cheyed.
Fisher then took the woman upstairs.
REPRoACHES, THEN SHOTS.
In short time she returned. but i'm
mediately went out going into a neigh
boris house She was closely followed
by Fisher, who, as he entered the room.
said. You're q nice lot of men To an
jump on one woman The woman's
brother who was present. replied that
no one had jumped on her Fisher
then went behind the stove. when
Smallwood approached him, as he said.
TO apologize. Before he reached
him, however Fisher had drawn a re-
Yolvei- Smalwocd grasped the hand
holding the weapon. a struggle then
ensned for its possession, when Fisher
fired The ball took effect in the right
side Of Edward Dougherty, who drop
ped to the hcor. A second shot was
then fred, which struck Smallwood III
the left Hhculder. Fisher then broke
away and went 10 his room. where he
was arrested later by Captain Kane. A
l2-calihre pistor was used The wounds
n the two men We're dressed by Or.
Harris.
James Wiley, Richard Smalley and
George Wright gave similar testimony.
Fisher was held in $4,000 bail for the
Nav term Of court.
Harry Kirk was fined 81 and and
osts for being drunk. and Sinder Olsen,
or tho same oifense, was discharged
N taking the pledge.
Evening journal., 1900-04-09
FREE Art EXHIBITION.

Large audiences continue to watch
the lightning artist paint each after
noon and evening at No. AIS Market
street. II is estimated that 5000 peo-
pie passed in the store during Saturday
evening. Exhibition pictures are nice
ly framed and sold soon as finished at
your own prices This Is a very pleas
ing and instructive exhibition, free to
all. Beautiful paintings are given 10
the ladies after each exhibition every
afternoon and evening this week.
Evening journal., 1900-04-09
MANY PRoMENADERs oIIT.

The bright sunshine and warmth OF
yesterday tempted many people. to the
parks and streets of the city. The
early part of the day was as beautiful
"a Spring day as one would want. but
toward evening a typical March wind
sprang up, which blew dainty skirts
about and twisted new Spring bcnnets
in almost every shape. With the high
wind came clouds Of binding dust.
which made outdoor life anything but
enjoyable.
Evening journal., 1900-04-09
EASTER snIurN1n

The Great A. & p. Tea Co.'s Easter
Offering for this year is unique use
full and lasting something that Vol
will not throw away or destroy-some.
away TO purchasers Of Teas and Coffees
away from Saturday. April z. until
every day this week. Don't fail 10
procure one. SIS Market street.
Saturday, April Ia, inclusive. Don't fell
Evening journal., 1900-04-09
WEEKLY REPORT.

Secretary Wigglesworth, Of the
Health Department, has issued the fol-
lowing report for the week ending at
noon on Saturday: Number of deaths.
recorded, 81; births. 24 marriages. u.
For q corresponding period last year:
Deaths reported. 33; births, AZ; mar
riages. 90.
Evening journal., 1900-04-09
CHANCELLOR AND HIS DECISION
WI1.NtINGToNIANs WILL PROB
ABLY HEAR OF BOTH ToMoR-
ROW

Unless something occurs to prevent
Chancellor Nicholson will SIT in Chan
Gerry Count here tomorrow to hand
down his opinion in the injunction
suit Of the Wilmington city Railway
Company ys. the Wilmington ana
btandywlne Springs Railway Com
pany. Il has been five months since
the chancellor heard the exhaustive ar
sumenf in the case and although he
has had his opinion in the case pre-
pared for several weeks. he has been
detained from announcing It because
ot ill-health and several other rem
sons.
lie has, however, announced that he
will hand it down tomorraw ana NJ
anxious community is awaiting II
Evening journal., 1900-04-09
TO WIN AGAINST FIRE.

Plumbers are placing spit-cocks
throughout the entire works OF the r..
Blumenthal Company. at Front and
Monroe streets. These cocks are so ar
ranged that. shcald the building be- on
hre, they burst at a certain temperature.
throwing water with a whirling mo-
tion. and in such volume as to quickly
food the place They are of great value
and insure the factories from destruc-
tion by FIRE.
Evening journal., 1900-04-09
COMMITTEE DID NOT ORGANIZE

Permanent organization Of the new
county republican committee was not
erected on Saturday afternoon, as was
intended. 1t was decided to draft new
rules and bylaws for the committee.
and organization was postponed for
Two weeks, until the rules can be for
mulated.
Evening journal., 1900-04-09
HATs OFF IN CHuRcH

Rev. F. Burgette Short, pastor OF
Epworth NJ. E. Church, has begun a
crusade against women wearing high
mats during the services, which is
hIghly appreciated by the men of his
congregation. AT the opening of each
service, he requests that all hats be re-
moved. This is usually complied with
ny all the women present.
Evening journal., 1900-04-09
REMoDELING THE HOTEL
CARPENTERS STARTED WORK on
THE BRANDYWINE SPRINGS
HOSTELRY TODAY.

The old hotel property AT Brandy.
wine Springs Is now undergoing exten.
sive repairs and alterations. The worl,
was begun this morning. and II viii
he RAPIDLY proceeded with in order
.hat the house may receive guests by
June.
Inc contemplated improvements to
the property will make it a modern
motel. The entire interior of the bnild-
ing Is to be remodeled, new rooms are
70 pc added, additional porches bui9t
an electric light plant Installed. new
furnishings. and in fact every i'm
LloNemeht TO make il a popular sum
mer resort, will be added.
The building is an old one ana
years ago was a well-l1nown house
he Wilmington and Brandvurino
Springs Railway Company viii man
age the house. nan
Evening journal., 1900-04-09
PREPARING FoR couRTs.

The Kent county courts will open at
Dover ON April %. and Deputy Attor-
ney-General Cooper is preparing for
tne occasion. The May term Of the
New Castle county court begins on
Nav Il.
Evening journal., 1900-04-09
MEETING or WORKHOu s,s TRrs.
TEEg

The annual meeting Of the trustees
of the New Castle County Workhouse
VIII be held ct the office OF Judge j.
frank Ball tomorrow morning. New
Officers will be elected and much busi-
ness concerning the workhouse viii be
discussed.
Evening journal., 1900-04-09
NEW WATER TOWER

1t is expected that the Edge Moor
Iron Company will complete the work
Of erecting the tank and steel TOP OF
the new water tower in Rockford PARK
in about thirty days, provided the
weather is favorable. The tank will
be forty feet in diameter and sixty feet
high. Its capacity will be 500. 900 gal-
ions OF water, with a weight Of 5000
tons.
Evening journal., 1900-04-09
GIFT FOR MIR. vANDEGRIFT

employees Of the Wilmington City
railway Company on Saturday night
presented 70 Harvey b. Vandegrift. who
recently resigned as superintendent of
uhe railway system, a wine set, com
prlslng a silver salyer, punch bowl
Twelve silver cups and a ladle. General
Manager Joseph G. Lugar made the
presentation speech.
Evening journal., 1900-04-09
JUMPED TIE TRACK

While the wrecking car Of the vii,
mington City Railway Company was
bringing car No 40. Of the same com.
pany, from Front and Union streets
this morning to the Delaware avenue
barn, the car jumped the track al
Fourth and West street. Traffic was
delayed twenty minutes.
Evening journal., 1900-04-09
WELL-KNOWN MN DEAD
GEORGE p. BARR, or NEW CASTLE
PASSED AWAY LAST NIGHT.

George Pierce Barr aged 70 years
aied at his residence in New Caslie
iast evening, after a protracted illness
Of several months.
MI. Barr who was the son OF Can.
tain Robert II. Barr. was born in New
Castle, where he had lived am his llfe
Although engaged in no business the
deceased was one Of the best-knnwn
men IN New Castle, and had manv
friends, who will regret his deeease.
One sister, Mrs Mary B. Lane sn.-
YlYes him, No arrangements FOR tbe
funeral have yet been made.
Evening journal., 1900-04-09
SENT no FARNHuRsT.

Charles Pratesi, a well-known fruit
dealer, was found in front Of his home.
near Fifth and Orange streets, early
this morning and taken to the police
station. He has been drinking hard
of late and was delirious. Pratesi was
so violent that it was necessary to send
him to Famhurst.
Evening journal., 1900-04-09
VIEWING RRcroRY rl-A,Is-

Plans OF the rectory to be built a..
Joining st. Hedwig's X. G. Chnrch. az
harrison and Linden stress are now
IN the Beard Of Trade rooms, in the
Equitable Building, and local cuntrac-
tors are estimating on them. The bids
VIII not be oIened for several weeAs.