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Evening journal., 1901-08-13
DELAWAREANS OWN
VALUABLE MINING STOCK

=. A. Hazel has been offered a large
salary to superintend the Tonopah gold
and silver mine in Nevada. 1t is
predicted that it will surpass the
great Comstock The company op-
Grating the mine was incorporated
in Delaware and several Delawareans
are interested in it. IL. b. Hazel, Of
Smyrna, and William Mendinhall, OF
Wilmington. are directors of the mine
and feel that the investment is a good
one.
The mine is said TO be turning out dirt
from a depth Of hundred feet that nets
81 600 to the ton. Part Of the $2s0,OOO in
gold bullion recently taken from the San
Francisco smelling plant by Jack Win
tiers was the product Of the Tonopah
mine.
In four months the little village has
grown from so to 200 in population and
has bank and a newspaper.
This week the directors will visit the
mine and see if the reports of their
agents are true. Within the past few
days the miners employed in the new
mine have offered 10 buy $4,000 worth of
stock and this Aas made the stockholders
and officials feel as though they were
into mammoth wealth-yielding invest.
ment. While on the trip the directors
will endeavor to have the railroad com
pany connect the mine with the main
line, a distance Of 40 miles.
Evening journal., 1901-08-13
HEALTH SOCIETY
Will SUSPEND
Not at Loss to Any Of Its
Many Policy Holders,
However

After conducting its business in a
careful and legitimate manner for
about two years, the franklin Health
Society,of this city, will suspend busi-
ness. This decision was reached by the
directors at a meeting a few evenings
ago. The company was chartered un-
der the laws of this State, in Novem-
bor OF 1S99.and did business OF insur-
ing against sickness, accident and
death. The reason given for the sus-
pension Of business is that the large
amount paid out during the past year
as indemnity to its members, has
caused too heavy a drain on the treas
Jury. No member has lost anything,
and there are no complaints.
The company will not suspend at
once. but as fast as the policies expire
the members wiz receive notice,
stating that the policy cannot be re-
lnewed. and in this way the society will
gradually work itself out Of business.
No more dues will be received.
The offices of the company are
at No. COS Ship-ey street, and the
officers are John b. Martin, presi-
dent; William Linton, first vice-presi-
dent; Benjamin Connor, second vice
president; Louis Il. Harman. treasurer;
Harvey Smith, general manager;
Several months ago Mr.. Smith resign
ed and Mr.. Martin assumed the man
lagement. The society has about t5C
policy holders. Of which seven-eishts
are Wilmingtonians.
Evening journal., 1901-08-13
Notebook Jottings

For years it has been the custom of 81.
pauIs Church to hold a reunion OF camp
workers ON Friday night following camp.
Br. Murray the pastor Of 81. Pauls
Church, has invited all the workers Of
this years meeting 10 his church next
Friday evening at 7.45 o'clock 20 join i'm
such service. Among the singers will
be Miss Mary B, Johnson, Miss Anna
Simmons and Mrs Gordon Miss Mar
garet Rodgers has been requested 10 be
present and will assist ia the service. She
probably will have her autoharp 10
which accompaniment she sang at camp.
Mrs Eva Benson viii have charge of the
organ and Professor Norman Winner
will act as cornetst. Presiding Elder
Tiudley. of the Delaware Colored Con
ference. will give his impressions Of camp
and also will sing "Naman,' the song
that stirred the camp TO such a great ex-
tent when sung ON Big sunday
The public is invited through DR.. Muir
ray TO be present and assist in making il
a great occasion.
Evening journal., 1901-08-13
WILL SOON BE FINISHED
Work Progressing Rapidly on tho
New Z. 8 II. StAtIon

Work is progressing rapidly on the new
+. q K. railroad station at Water and
King streets. and the new building will
be occupied by the company the latter
part of this month.
Workmen to-day began laying the ce-
ment pavement around the building,
painters are at work on the outside of the
structure and the plastering of the in
terror is finished.
When the new station is put i'm service
it will prove a great convenience 10 the
public and much Of the Canger that now
exists in boarding +. & Il. trains will be
eliminated. At the present time it is
necessary TO cross the T.. w. Il B. tracks
at the foot of French street 10 reach the
+. x r. trains. Much shifting is going
ON at this point which makes it especially
dangerous.
Evening journal., 1901-08-13
FIRE COMPANIES ARE
TESTED INDIVIDUALLY

Beginning at 1 o'clock this afternoon
the fire companies were given an annual
test 10y the Fire Committee of Council.
The companies are being called out 10y
telephone in numerical order and the test
is being made along the Brandywine race
at the foot of West street. Owing to the
calls being made hy telephone it was
necessary TO give each company several
hours notice as the department is volun-
tcer and many of its members are en-
ploycd in the local shops at various
trades. Each company is being tested
separately aud the committee headed 10y
Joseph E. McCaficrty. chairman. IS TAX
ing great interest in the matter.
Evening journal., 1901-08-13
WILL REOPEN ACADEMY OF MUSIC
Next Week will Bring Light to Dark
PLAYHOUSE

After many dark nights the Academy
of Music will again be opened to tho
playgoers of Wilmington one day next
week under management that will
present nothing but melOdrama Mar
shall w Taylor of the new firm and
advance agent for the proprietor. is in
Wilmington to-day arranging for the
opening of the house The FIRST bill
will be "Uncle Toms Cabin" will all
modern improvements. The new COM
pany operates theatres in Camden, At
lantic City and -Woodlynnc. ~ j.
Evening journal., 1901-08-13
WRECK At THURLOW
Engine No. PA Hauling Freight Runs
Into an Empty Gar

At Thurlow on Sunday evening en-
ginc No. 2li, Of the r., w. e b. railroad,
hauling north-bound freight rain into
box car smashing it 10 pieces.
The engine was hadly damaged and the
tender wrecked Both were sent TO the
repair shops here for an overhaulng.
Fortunately no one was injured in the
collision and traffic was not delayed by
the accident.
Evening journal., 1901-08-13
BARN DESTROYED BY FIRE
Miss ieatman Risks Her Life TO Save
That Of Cattle

Early Sunday evening fire destroyed
large barn on the farm Of Mrs. La
vinia p Ieatman, farmed by Miss
Florence Yeatman. The fire, which
was discovered shortly after midnight.
had gained great headway and soon
only the stone walls were standing.
The only stock in the barn were a
valuable COW and her calf. These were
bravely rescued by Miss Yeatman.
who risked her life in the burning
building
Evening journal., 1901-08-13
MRS. HlGMlYER Is INDIGNANT
Did Not attempt Saicide Nor Was She
Intoxicated

Mrs. Annie Hagmayer, of NO. 2O2
Monroe street, when seen this morning
Indignantly denied that she either at
tempted TO commit suicide OF was
drunk as published in a newspaper
this morning. She said that she sim
ply tainted and one of the children ran
for DR.. Spruance Or. Beck responded
in the absence of Or, Spruance, but
Mrs. Hagmayer had regained con-
sciousness. She reufsed TO take medi-
cine because she was accustomed TO
fainting and knew that she would
come around all right
Evening journal., 1901-08-13
BRIEF SESSION OF LEVY COURT
Alter Which Body Went TO FaFnhurSt to
Inspect Pest House

Prior to going to Farnhurst this
morning, where inspection is to be
made of the new pest house, the Levy
Court held short session and ap-
pointed a committee to audit the ac-
counts of Harvey r. Baldwin. of Mill
Creek Hundred. for the years 1897 and
1898 The following is the duplicate
Of the accounts presented for 1897 AS
sessment, $193.05; tax Si1613; road
tax. S6343.
The following is the ono for 1898:
Assessment SS6425; tax, S5lS.55; road
tax. s302.5o capitalization S39750.
Evening journal., 1901-08-13
LUSCIOUS PEACHES ARB HERE
Many Carloads Came Up From Sussex
County Last Night

Peaches, big luscious and finely coll
ored ones, the product of old Sussex
county, were plentiful In the King
street market this morning. They
filed pile upon pile of baskets, making
a sight that pleased the eye and
brought pangs Of peach hunger to the
shoppers that passed that way.
Heavy loads Of peaches were received
here last evening, constituting the
first big shipment OF the season. Prices
ranged from go cents to $3.50 a basket,
high It is true, but the demand is 50
great that the supply will be exhausted
before tomorrow
Evening journal., 1901-08-13
Dover Young Woman Buried

Sp0clal % the Evening journal
Dover Aug. 12.-The funeral Of Miss
Medora Simmons, who died Saturday.
was held to-day and was one Of the
largest ever seen in Dover. The Wes-
ley NJ. E Church. where Miss Simmons
was Organist. was uncOmfOrtably
crowded by friends and relatives. The
floral offerings were numerous and
handsome. After services in Dover.
interment was made in Odd Fellows
Cemetery. at Camden
Evening journal., 1901-08-13
Something Worth Knowing

2 Jelly Glasses, 25c. dOz.; Mason's Jars.
6Oc. doz.; Smalley's Lightning Jars,
Sl.10 doz.; all kinds of Fruit Jar Rub
bers. &C., 10c., 15c. dozen. Pure Spices,
whole and ground. Mackerel bargain
Large. white. fat number ones. 1Oc.
each. Best grades of Flour. S4S5 bbl.
Wines and Liquors for family trade.
Lynch's stores, Madison and Fourth.
King and Eighth
Evening journal., 1901-08-13
OoIored Home Requests Donation

Thursday, August Is, will be Dona-
tion Day ait the Layton Home, at Thir-
ty-ffth and Market streets, and the
managers will be grateful for money
groceries, old sheets. cast-off clothing,
etc. Donations will be received by As
bury c. Sterling, 129 West Eleventh
street.
Evening journal., 1901-08-13
Freight Business Improving

Local officials Of the Delaware River
Navigation Company report that in the
past few weeks the freight business Of
the line has increased TO a great eX-
tent The management is we'll salts
fed with the result of its venture.
Evening journal., 1901-08-13
WIN Organize Union

Carpenters In this city will I'm a short
time organize union, although no
definite plans have as yet been formed.
A prominent carpenter said to-day that
the object I'm uniting was to set n uni
form scale of wages and TO better the
condition Of the men.
Evening journal., 1901-08-13
Death OF DR.. Brrant

DR.. George Wellington Bryant. the
.colored orator and politician. who died
recently in Baltimore, was well known
in this city, having been here several
times and made a number OF political
sDeeches.
Evening journal., 1901-08-13
Iaborer Has Foot Mashed

While at work in the plant of the
johnson Forge Company this morning
Homer S. Freeman, of No. S11 Tatnall
street, had his left foot mashed by a
piece of iron falling on il. The mem
Der will not have to be amputated.
Evening journal., 1901-08-13
FRAME WORK TO
ARRIVE MONDAY
Within Three Weeks UDhOI.
Steriag Shop Will Be
Covered

Foreman George Cassidy, who has
charge of the building at the Pullman
Car Company's plant il making progress
in the work oflaying foundations for the
new shops and is exercising his Chicago
hump to IFS fullest extent.
The work of erecting has been delayed
to some extent by the failure of material
10 arrive. especially The frame work
needed. The foundation walls for the
upholstering shops have been laid for
several days and on Monday next the
joists, beams. etc. will be delivered and
set in place as quickly as possible. Mr..
Cassidy expects TO have the building.
which is 10 be two stories high under
cover in three weeks time. As soon as
the structure is completed the main office
will be moved from lis cramped quarters
in the erecting shop 10 the northwest cor
ner of the new building.
Evening journal., 1901-08-13

Mr. and Mrs II. j. Worth will leave
this city next week for a ten days trip
Ito the Pan-American Exposition, Thou
sand Islands and Mauch Chunk. Mr..
Worth is well known as the popular
clerk at McCormiclS's Hotel.
Evening journal., 1901-08-13
Returnea From VACATION

After a weeks vacation, Special Of
ficer John Gordy returned TO his duties
at the French street station to-day.
While away Officer Gordy visited rela-
tives in the lower part OF the State and
lin Maryland.
Evening journal., 1901-08-13
Cornner,s nforher IaIm

Coroner Frick went 10 Baltimore to-
day to visit his mother who has been
very ~ fer several weeks. She is
about so years of age.
Evening journal., 1901-08-13

While on his way to Philadelphia
Yesterday morning. Lewis T. Dickey,
Of this city. was cut over the eye by
stone thrown through the car window.
The injury wac sight
Evening journal., 1901-08-13
REED CHARGED
WITH KIDNAPPING
COIOred Man First to be
Tried Under New Law
ABDUCTED THREE YOUNG GIRLS
Case Continued to Give Court Time
10 PamiIiarizc Itself With Now
Statute

Robert Reed. colorcd. was arraigncd
before Judge Townsend in City Court
this morning on the serious charge of kid
naping. This is the first case that has
come before the Delaware courts since
the passage Of the law by the last Lcgis-
lature, making kidnapping punishable by
DEATH The court continued the ease at
the request of Acting Assistant City So
licitor Garrett 10 allow him time to obtain
copy of the new law and for familiar
izine himself with its provisions.
Reeds ease is shrouded In mystery.
The chief of police and all Of his assist
ants refuse TO talk ON the matter as also
do the witnesses summoned for the prose-
cution. The charges against Reed are
that ho kidnapped Minnie Rhoads. 10 years
old, of No. SO7 Locust street; Mary Rob
erts IA years old. No. sol Locust street,
and Mabel Hubbard, IS years old. OF No.
SIS Locust street.
The prisoner boarded at No. SO7. the
home of Minnie Rhoads. and has been i'm
climate with the three girls for a long
time. On Saturday night while their
parents were ont, the three girls and
Reed are said 20 have disappeared. Reed
returned, however, on Sunday night, but
the girls did not come with him. He was
questioned by the worried parents, but he
denied any knowledge of their where
abouts.
Winfield Johnson, who boards at No.
500 locust street, was In New Jersey on
Sunday and while there he heard that
/ Reed and William Johns. another Viii
mington colorcd man, had been seen near
/ Mt. Holly. n. j. They were in company
with the three young girls. The girls am
\ swercd the description of the missing
/ children. Johnson did not return from
\ New Jersey until last evening. Reed
4 was arrested as soon as johnson made
public his information.
Il William Johns. who was with Reed has
NOT hcon arrested, as the police feel sure
that they already have the principal fac
tor in the case.
The mothers of the three girls and Will
liam Johnson held private conversation
with Chief Of Police Massey this MORN
ing, but Chief Massey is unwilling as yet
TO talk about the case.
Rack 10 the Usual Charges
The charges against John Meilcr. Of
selling Intoxicating liquor on Sunday,
were dismissed as it was impossible for
the prosecution To procure Witnesses
against The man.
Because Julian Walker. his counsel,
was unable 10 De present, the case OF
Nelson Johnson, colorcd. charged with
interfering with an officer. was con
tinued for trial on August 30.
Evening journal., 1901-08-13
DIr CJatoI of Trout

Constable Lucius Jones and two
friends were the guests of James p.
Jones. of kits Hummcck yesterday.
While there they made a catch Of 167
trout.
Evening journal., 1901-08-13
...FREE WANT ADS.

Do you want work? We will
insert your ads in the Evening
Journal three times absolutely
free. If after week you are
not successful, come to us again,
and we win insert another no
tice. We wish to bring employer
and employe together, and this
is the most effective method. We
make no restrictions. and if you
want employment of any kind,
our columns are at your disposal.
The employer. only. will be
charged for the insertion of his
ads.
Evening journal., 1901-08-13
Y. ". @. A. members return Homo

Several members of the Y. NJ. C. a.
returned home from Bowers Beach
last evening. All the campers continue
well and are enjoying themselves i'm
Intensely.
Evening journal., 1901-08-13
Rain Intorferes win Work

The heavy rain Of yesterday afternoon
interferred to some extent with the exca-
waiting, for foundation walls Of the new
minor repair shop and workmen were
compelled TO knock Off This morning the
trenches were partially filed with water
which intcrfcrrcd TO some extent i'm the
laying of the cement base for the mason
work.
Fourteen carloads of brick are i'm the
B. n o. Railroad Company's yards ready
10 bee delivered at the works ON barges.
The delivery. however will not com
mence until the sand barge now at the
companys wharf is unloaded. Ten ear
loads Of crushed stone are in the yards
and are being unloaded
The work Of eXcavating for the foun-
dation wall of the new power house was
commenced to-day and il is expected that
il will he finished this week. Mr.. Cas-
siday held a conversation over the long
distance telephone yesterday with S0llitt
n Sollitt, the contractors, of Chicago.
The firm is much pleased with the
progress made i'm the work. The contrae-
tors are paying higher wages for laborers
than is generally paid, each unskilled man
receiving Si.5O a day for 10 hours work.
Evening journal., 1901-08-13
CLOSING SCENES
AT SUMMIT CAMP
COttagerS Are Moving From
Grounds To-day
MIDNIGHT WALK.lROUND Held
Heavy Rain Characterized Last Day
Of Camp-ReuniOn Will bO
Held

Stan Correspondence Evening Journal
Brandywinc Summit Camp, Aug. 49,
This morning witnessed the last service
of Summit Camp for 1901 when monster
prayer meeting, conducted by the Rev.
G. W. prettyman. the Rev. w. c..
Kons. Evangelist Galloway and others,
was held in the tabernacle Perhaps it
was owing To the fact that it was the
service that the crowd was so large. At
any rate the tabernacle was packed, and
cottagcrs abandoned their work of tear
ing down and assembled at the meeting.
The dark and sodden woods resounded
with "We'n Never Say Goodbye in
Heaven" and "Therell bee no Parting
There As the grand old melodies rang
forth ON the quiet morning air and echoed
among the smoky hills. tears formed in
the eyes of not few in the congregation.
An saw that the service meant good bye
and 10 some a long. last goodbye.
Long before the breakfast hour a
steady stream of wagons began TO come
into the grounds to move away the cot
tagers' household effects, and from the
tents came the sounds OF hammcrmg.
The scene was one OF activity and every
one seemed anxious to get away as soon
as possible FOR the grounds were wet and
drcary. and q damp chllincss swept down
from the hills BY noon many families
had departed aud by night the grounds
will he deserted
Monday a Dark Day
Yesterday dawned bleak and dreary,
aud a downpour ol rain beat about The
cotlngcs. Water stood i'm the thorough
fares, compelling cottagers TO remain i'm
doors and those who had taken the pre-.
caution TO bring out oil stoves put them
m use Despite the droary day, however
the prayer meeting conducted by the
Rev. W. G.. K0ons. was we'll aticnd~
and enthusiasm reached great pitch
The Rev. Aloysius Green preached th
morning sermon and drew for the tex
the thought of "1he Blamcless Life"
Children on the March
The children's walk around was held in
the tabernacle in the afternoon and about
sixty persons were present. Mr.. koonl
and S. a. Baynard led the procession
which sang Marching Onward 10 Zion.
! At the closc of The walk around Mr.
Rooms told ibc children TO be- siauncl
Christians until next year. AZ the clos'
of the service ne was presented with d
huge bouquet of roses.
The holiness meeting was conducted
| hy the Rev. G.. II. Tompkins, bnt was mol
largely attended owing 10 the heavy rain
that fell at that hour
The young peoples meeting WAS il
charge of the Rev. Aloysius Green and ,
/ large congregation was present. Afie
the usual song service, Mr.. Green gave d
review of the Bible. These meetings have
heon largely attended and were feature
of the camp.
The Rev. W. l.. $. Murray preached
the evening sermon ANA many were pres
cnt despite the nclement weather. Evan
gelist Galloway followed with am exhor
iation There were several penitents al
the altar.
At midnight the walk around started
and headed by Professor Norman Win
ner. the procession trampcd through mu,
ankle deep singing Gwen Never Sal
Good bye in Heaven" All Of the minis
ters were called upon and there was hu
little sleep for amy.
Evening journal., 1901-08-13

a Summer rrsend. c. B. B. c.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-06-04
Third Week of the Strike Started Yester=
day and Good Has Been Done.
STRIKE AT NEWPORT NEWS STARTED
Other Departments of the Shipbuiding Plant
There May be Tied Up in a Few Days-Men
Here Trying to Take Painters to Balti-
more--One Man Returns and
Sounds a Warning.

brought word to the local strikers that if
they were in neel Of financial assistance
it would be provided.
AT the meeting yesterday morning Mr..
Blake told of remark which was made
by local merchant standing on Fourth
street near Madison while tlie machinists
were marching to devne worship. Mr..
Blake thought it an insult and resented
j, accordingly:
"Who are those fellows?" was the
question he heard asked.
"Oh, they are gang of loafers," was
the reply.
Mr.. Blake Mt once stepped from the
line and asked the party what he meant.
Upon informing the business man that
il was the intention of the strikers to put
bread ana butter in their mouths, and ia
hcnefit themselves and the general public,
nm apology was made by the store
keeper.
The men were indignant that such a
remark should he made, especially as
they were on their way to church.
The si,'ilsine -nainters played baseball
on last Saturday afternoon. The Single
men were matthed against the married
men. The single mrn won by the score
of "a to IA. aus, assE
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-06-04
Regarded AS A BIT OF SAITH.
Presbyterian synod Asked to Pray
for Eight-Hour Day.

Chicago. June 3.-Prayer from the
Presbyterian Assembly and from preach
crs of every religious denomination was
requested for the success of the eight
honr work day by the Chicago Fedora
tion of Labor. at a meeting here yester-
day. The federation formulated tele-
gram to the Synod, now in session mt
Pittsburg. and the secretary was ordered
to send the message.
In this despatch the Synod was re-
minded that no scoring of labor unions
for meeting on Sundays would be neceS-
sary if the hours of labor were shortened
to the union standard of eight hours Il
day, and that the Chicago Labor As
scmbly invited the Synod and religious
workers throughout the country to i'll
augurate vigorous campaign of prayer
for the success of the eight hour move
ment.
--f'r''.-- --4is.- eta tions nf President
Bowman and other speakers favofing TIT
sending of the message, 1t was apparent
that il was intended as bit of satire
amounting to a rebuke to the Synod fol
the criticisms recently uttered against
union labor on the floor of the religious
assembly.