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Evening journal., 1901-02-06
BOOTBLACKS PROVEGOOD
TRAILERS OF A THIEF

Henry Sullivan and Charlie Norris. two
hootblacks in the employ of Professor
Frisby. No. 10 East Front street proved
themselves possessed Of much shrewdness
and ability as detectives by capturing
James Spence, a fellow bootblack. who
mad robbed the guests Of the Hotel Fris-
by Of clothes and shoes to the amount Of
about 500
Spence stole a suit Of clothes. overcoat
and pair Of shoes from sullivan and Il
pair OF pants and shoes from Norris
Early this morning Norris and Sullivan
took mp Spence's trail and captured him
in Claymont. As soon as they had their
man safe they telephoned to Detective
William T. Jones to meet them at the
T.. w. x b. depot at 11.3O o'clock. as
they had the thief. They were as good
as their word and delivered their pris-
oner TO Mr.. Jones. who assisted by G.. NJ.
Dillon. divested him Of the stolen clothes.
including the oyercoat and shoes belong
ing to Sullivan, hut Spence had disposed
o. Norris trousers and shoes.
Spence refused 10 make any statement
70 Mr.. Jones and was placed in the car ,
of Detective Dillon who accompanied him
10 the police station in the patrol wagon.
Evening journal., 1901-02-06
Doings Of Newport Folk

Special TO the Evening Journal.
Newport, Feb. 5.-Mrs. Gus Stur-
geon, Mrs. Lowe and Miss Mabel Stur-
geon, of Philadelphia, were guests OF
Mrs. w. l.. Duff during the past week
Miss Mary Tyson spent a few days
in North East, Nd, this week.
J. B. Herscher, of Wilmington, was
visitor in Newport this week.
Miss Helen Price, who has been Wis
iting friends in Wilmington. is at
home again.
Mrs. Richard King, Mrs. Hattie Phil
lipps and Miss Lizzie King visited Mrs.
w. ]. King last week.
Mrs. Annie King spent Friday in
Wilmington.
Miss Margaret Sindall and Mrs.
Owen Carton were visitors in Will
mingtOn on Friday.
Mrs. Sewell Workman and daughter
visited Wilmington on Friday
Miss Laura Campbell, who has been
confined to her home on account of an
injured foot, is recovering. and soon win
be able TO resume her duties.
The Rev. G. NJ. Clayton, of Stewart
town, Pa, spent a few days with Mr..
and Mrs. William T. Stuart last week.
Miss Kate Fluharty, of Clayton, Del,
is visiting Mrs William Stuart
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles +. Long. of
Wilmington, spent Sunday with their
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Ephraim Myers.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Phillips and
daughter have been the guests OF their
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. J. A. Cranston.
John Miller who has been confined
to his home with an attack of grip.
resumed his duties this week.
Harry Lowe visited friends in North
East, Md, ON Sunday.
ii. A. Dempsey spent Sunday with
relatives at Iron Hill, Md.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Baldwin we're
visitors in Wilmington en- Monday.
The Rev. Wyllys Rede, rector Of St.
James Episcopal Church, visited VIII
mington on Monday.
Miss Bertha Smith has gone on. an
extended visit to Newport News. Va.
Evening journal., 1901-02-06
ASSISTANT JUDGE
ON THB BENCH
Sylvester D. Townsend AD.
pointed by Resident
Judge SprHance

When City Court opened this morn
ing Sylvester d. Townsend who has
been appointed assistant judge to Ed
win R. Cochran, Jr., appeared on the
bench for the first time and held court.
Judge Townsend had but few cases
to dispose of. The case Of Harry Hicks.
charged with assault and battery, was
continued until February 9, two Of the
prosecuting witnesses being absent.
Alfred and Edward Fortune failed to
appear, and a capias was issued for
their appearance. William Sipple, coll
ored, charged with the larceny of coal
from Victor R. Pyle, was dismissed.
The principal witness, Charles Wynn
was absent and a capias also was or
dered issued for his appearance.
Sylvester d. Townsend was born in
New Castle hundred near New Castle
in 1872. He received his early educa-
tion in public schools and read law I'M
der the present city solicitor, Henry c.
Conrad. During Mr.. Townsend's law
studies he was principal of the public
schools in Newport. which position he
held for three years He is a Regular
Republican and has been practicing
law for about two and a-half years.
Evening journal., 1901-02-06
Social and Personal Notes

Mr. and Mrs. Eben n. Baldwin. of
ClaymOnt, will celebrate the silver an
niversary of their wedding tomorrow.
George T. Davis has sold his farm near
Franklintown. Baltimore county, Md.
and will move to this city.
Harvey b. Vandergrift is in with the
grip.
Theodore NJ. Krecr and Miss Florence
Johnson were married by the Rev. j W.
Easley in BrandvWine NJ E Church
parsonage yesterday
Register John $. Grohe. of the Water
Department, Is recovering from the grip
George Alfred Townsend C'Gath). the
famous Delaware born author and journ-
alist. celebrated his Goth birthday on
Tuesday az his home. No. 229 First street.
Northeast. Washington. He is the au-
thor Of The Entailed Hat" that en-
irancing story Of wicked Patty Cannon.
The Rev William c. Koons. OF Bridge
vile is visiting in this city.
Miss Nell Harrington has returned
from Camden. y J.
Miss Elsie vozts, of Trenton, is v.si.-
.ag Wilmilston friends.
The Rev w ". Sharp, Of Delmar, is
in the city.
Mr. and Mrs John Dayett to-day is4
sued invitations to their silver we'd
ding anniversary. to be elcbrated at
their home. near Cooohs Bridge, on
the evening of February 2s. About 200
Evening journal., 1901-02-06
WERE MARRIED
IN ST. PAUL'S
Ceremony Uniting Miss
Hanley and Mr.. Connor
Marriage Of Miss Turner and
Mr.. Camperson- Pretty We'd
ding 10 Brenford

Miss Katie Hanley was married to
Francis !. Connor, in st. Paul's
Church at $50 o'clock this morning by
the Rev. Father Connolly, the cere-
mony being witnessed by many
friends Of the couple. Miss Jean Ford
was the maid OF honor, and Edward
A. Mooney was groomsman.
The bride was attractively attiredin
a gown OF white satin. trimmed in
lace and chiffon. She wore veil. The
maid OF honor wore white tulle and
carried carnations. Following the cere-
mOny a wedding breakfast was served
TO immediate friends OF Mr. and Mrs,
Connor in the home OF the brides par
ents, Mr. and Mrs. Daniel ]. Hanley,
No. 205 Madison street This evening
a reception will be rendered the new
ly married couple. They will make
their home at No. POS Madison street.
Evening journal., 1901-02-06
CITY NEWS IN B REF

-Lenape Tribe. Improved Order Of
Red Men. will visit Mecaponacka Tribe
OF Upland. ON February 20.
Frank Roberts. former stage man
ager at the Opera House, has resigned
his position.
john Wright has been appointed
to a clerkship in the Office of Clerk Of
the Peace Quigley.
Young people of st. Andrews Sunday
school gave delightful entertainments in
the Sunday school room last night, which
was followed by refreshments.
Members of the Water Witch Fire
Company are complaining of the condi-
tion OF Union street between Fourth
street and Delaware avenue.
With a cargo Of 1.71S,947 gallons
of oil valued at $77,634. the British
steamer Oilfield cleared from this port
to-day.
Frank Stout, agent Of the S. p. c.
c. and S. p. c. A.. who has been i'll
with the grip for two weeks, was out
to-day for the first time.
Charged with larceny by Mrs. Mary
Flanagan, Catherine Clark was held
in 500 bail for upper court this morn
ing by Magistrate Daley.
While Mrs. John Griffith. OF No
1902 Brandywine street, was opening a
can of fruit yesterday afternoon, a
coal fell from the top of the can and
set fire to a couch.
While employed in the mill OF the
Diamond State Steel Company. yester-
day Marcus Smith was burned severely
by molten metal.
The Passion Play will be given in
Scott NJ. h. Church this evening.
Members of the Delaware Fire
Company received their new water
tower yesterday afternoon from New
York and viii test it in few days.
The eighteenth annual session of
the Colored Delaware State Teachers
Association began in Dover to-day
and will continue tomorrow and Fri
day.
Thomas 3. Taylor, a political
writer on the Chester Times, died in
Chester yesterday.
Levy Court Commissioner John J.
Mealey is confined to his home with
the grip.
The body Of Josephine Helminski,
who died at Fanhurst on Sunday, was
here to-day
AT Eighth and Market streets a
new letter box has been placed.
George NJ. Marshall. formerly In
the employ of Wright g. Davidson. has
accepted a position in Philadelphia.
On Thursday afternoon the New
port Woman's Christian Temperance
Union will hold its regular monthly
Machinery will be put into the new
button factory in short time
Hope Lodge. /. 0. o. f.. Will lnl-
tate two candidates tonight
Miss Thalia Frame. sister OF Payn-
ter Frame. was buried near George
town yesterday.
Clara Lewis co.ored, was stabbed
in the neck last night by a colored
man whom she alleges is Richard
Short. and is now in the Delaware
Hospital in a serious condition.
Evening journal., 1901-02-06
Hand NfanrIed Inv Cars

Michael Cannon, of New York, while
attempting to board a moving train
at the French street passenger station
OF the p, w & B. railroad yesterday
afternoon fell with his left hand upon
the rails beneath the wheels. His fin
gers were badly crushed and his little
finger probably will have to be ampu-
tated.
Evening journal., 1901-02-06
sumerlng with Heart Trouble

Charles II. Richards. aged 60 years,
of No. 7O7 Harrison street, was attack
ed by heart disease at Tenth and
French streets this morning, and is
now in a serious condition. He was
taken into a nearby drug store. where
he IS now under treatment.
Evening journal., 1901-02-06
HEBREW REPUBLICANS
MUST CHANGE CLUB NAME

The Hon. Simon Wolf, OF Washing
ton. has written a letter 10 a friend
here in which he says he has written
to the local Republican club bearing
his name. asking that it change its title
at the earliest possible time. This re-
quest on the part of Mr.. Wolf is in con-
sequence OF the recent action OF the
club relative to the election Of United
States senators from this State.
Evening journal., 1901-02-06
Passion Play at Scott

The famous Passion Play will be
given in Scott NJ 3. Church tonight
with all the features which character
ized its presentation in Calvary Bap-
list Church a few weeks ago. Il will
be under the personal supervision OF
n. Dushane Cloward, who will sing
several well-known songs. The enter
tainment will be repeated tomorrow
night.
Evening journal., 1901-02-06
Arrested on 1aroenr Uhnrro

At noon to-day James Spence. color
ed. was arrested on the coast"
charged with the larceny OF clothing
and shoes. the property of Henry Sui
livan and Charles Norris. also colored.
When taken into custody he was wear
ing a part OF the stolen clothing.
Evening journal., 1901-02-06
Camperson-T Turner

Miss Helen ID. Turner and Frank II.
Camperson were married yesterday af-
tcrnoon in the home Of the brides sister.
Mrs Harry ). Walter No. lO3 East
Thirteenth street. The ceremony was
performed by the Rev. r. \. McCurdy
ID. d.. pastor of Central Presbyterian
Church Mr.. and Mrs. Campcrson went
on wedding trip South.
Evening journal., 1901-02-06

AWFUL EXPERIENCE WITH
HEART DISEASE--9Ir. /. J. Law, To-
ronto, Cam. writes: i was 90 sorcly
troubled with heart disease that ! was
unable for is months 20 lie down in
bed lest I smother After taking Ona
dose Of Dr.. Agnew's Heart Cure. I re-
tired and slept soundly. 7 used ona
bottle and the trouble has not rcturn-
ed."-50.
Sold by Miller Drug Co, 4O2 Market
and n, 3. panforth, Market and Sec
Evening journal., 1901-02-06
Young Men " Wanted at Once

Philadelphia, Feb. a. 1901.
Principal H. S. Goldey-Dear Sir.
Send me another young man at once.
In about a week, can use still another
young man.
Evening journal., 1901-02-06
Collins Defeats Ferguson

John Collins. Of this city, and Frank
Ferguson, Of Baltimore, played series
of 100 points at shuttle board in this city
on Tuesday. Collins won by score of
100 points to Ferguson's 81. Collins left
the city to-day for Philadelphia to meet
Fisner whom ne defeated last week.
Evening journal., 1901-02-06
NOTICES.
DIVIDEND.

DIVIDEND.
Wilmington, Del, Feb 1901.
The directors of the Wilmington Coal
Gas Company have this day declared a
dividend of So per share for the past 6
months. payable on demand
r-5t WILLIAM p. TAYLOR, Treasurer.
Evening journal., 1901-02-06
Ringer manned Inv Castine

James Roy Rooney. while unloading
castings in the yard Of the T.. W. ~ b.
railroad shops this morning, received ii
severe injury to his left hand. A heavy
piece Of iron fell ON his hand and badly
mangled the forefnger.
Evening journal., 1901-02-06

invitations have been issued. Members
OF both houses Of the state Legislature
will be present, Mr.. Dayett being a.
member OF the lower house.
Senator Alice came to Wilmington
last night and returned to Dover early
this morning.
Evening journal., 1901-02-06
Wm nectnre hi HookessIn

DIR. William w King, of Grace NJ. T..
Church, will deliver his lecture ON
Mrs. Grundy' in the NJ E. Church IN
tockessin tomorrow night. This Is
the last OF the course of lectures.
Evening journal., 1901-02-06
win Erect Turkish Ra,bs

AT the office of the building inspec-
tor a permit was granted yesterday to
>. p. Tarbutton for alterations. TO cost
5000 to the building on the southwest
corner of Third and Shipley streets. Il
Is proposed to establish Turkish baths
in the dwelling.
Evening journal., 1901-02-06
REGISTERS ORDER
REGISTERS ORDER
Registers Onice.

Registers Onice.
New Castle County Del, Jan Is, 1901.
Upon the application OF Sarah A.
Weed, administrators Of Isaac Weed.
late Of Wilmington hundred, IN said
county, deceased, II is ordered and direct
q by the Register that the administrators
aforesaid give notice Of granting of Lett
ters OF Administration upon the estate OF
the deceased, with the date of granting
thereof by causing advertisements TO be
posted within forty days from the date OF
Such letters in six of the most public
places OF the County OF New Castle re-
curing all persons having demands
against the estate 10 present the same. or
abide by an act Of Assembly In such case
made ana provided; and also cause the
same 70 be inserted within the same per-
lpd IN the Evening Journal a newspaper
pubnsned "a Wilmington. Del, and TO be
continued therein three weeks (e. o. al
Given under the hand and seal
OF onice Of the Register Aforesaid.
,r az Wilmington, In New Castle
| l. 81 county, aforesaid. the day and
year above written.
CALVIN W. CROssAN.
Register.
Evening journal., 1901-02-06
Hlstorians want Lareer ouarters

Members OF the Natural History So
ciety may ask the Board Of Education
for a room in the new High School.
present quarters in Friends School
being inadequate to accommodate the
large number OF specimens being re-
ceiYed.
Evening journal., 1901-02-06
English Editor TO Lecture

Edward Grubb, of England, will de-
liver a lecture in Friends Meeting
House. at the corner Of Fourth and
West streets, tonight, on the subject
"Tennyson's Holy Grail" Mr.. Grubb
IS one Of the editors Of the British
Friend"
Evening journal., 1901-02-06
Henrr nrltI.h cn.nnltr Ll.,.

London Feb 6.-The war Office is
sued very heavy South African
casualty list yesterday. showing. in
addition TO l3 killed and n wounded
in action 50 deaths from disease dur
ing the present month. Last month
81 officers and men were killed in ac-
tion or died from disease The total
death list from the beginning OF The
war shows 1868 victims.
Evening journal., 1901-02-06
Tramp Steamer staroross Leaves

At 1890 o'clock this morning the Brit
ish tramp steamer Starcross left the
wharves Of the Harlan and Hollings-
worth Company for Philadelphia. The
steamer has been repaired after being
aground in the Delaware river.
Evening journal., 1901-02-06
Passion PIa, To-nisb,

Cicwards Passion Play Motion
Pictures, Scott NJ. L. Church tonight
Repeated Tomorrow night Adults. rs
cents, children, 10 cents.
Evening journal., 1901-02-06
GRAND LODGE OF WORKMEN
Annual Meeting VIII Convene in
Smyrna on Next Tuesday

The ninth annual session Of the
Ancient Order of United Workmen
will convene in Smyrna next Tuesday.
It will be a three days session, much
of which time viii be devoted 10 dis
cussion Of the proposed change in the
plan of levying death assessments.
George NJ. Stevenson, grand master
of the order, will submit an interest
ing report 10 the Grand Lodge.
Evening journal., 1901-02-06
Pension for James 0roCoy

Colonel John Wainwright has obtain
ed a pension for James Mccoy. resid-
ing in this city of IS a month. from
March z 1900, Mr. Mccoy served in
Co. B, Seventh Maryland Infantry.
Evening journal., 1901-02-06
Has Entered suit

David Hess, OF Philadelphia, owner
of the Academy OF Music in this city.
has entered suit against Dunn & Wal
dron. former lessees Of the house. for
breach of contract.
Evening journal., 1901-02-06
NOrIcn

Notice is hereby given that Letters
OF Administration were in due form OF law
granted unto the undersigned, on the
fifteenth day Of January. A. D. 1901. and
that all persons having claims against the
estate Of the deceased must present the
same, duly attested, 60 the said aiminis-
tratriN, on or before the dftcenth day
OF January 1909. or abide the act Of AS
sembly In such case made and provided.
SARAH A. WEED
Administrators.
Address: No. 1OO South Broad street,
philadelphla. Pa.
Evening journal., 1901-02-06
Sold Many Pronerties

Public sale Of forty-seven dwellings
and seven lots was made by the Will
mington Savings Fund Society to-
day
Evening journal., 1901-02-06
Former Delawarean Is Dead

Franklin B. Pennington. eldest son
of Benjamin r., and Emily Jester Pen
nington, late Of this county, died in
Arlington, Mass, ON Monday.
Evening journal., 1901-02-06
WORK house Trustees I'm dover

Trustees Of the New Castle County
Workhouse went to Dover this morn
ing in the interest OF the bill providing
fCr the completion Of the Institution.
Evening journal., 1901-02-06

--Subjocts Of legislation now pending
before the General Assembly will be
discussed ot a meeting of the Demo-
cratic. League Of Delaware tomorrow
evening
Evening journal., 1901-02-06
PresbyterInns to Burn Mortr,ro

There viii be a mortgage burning N
Rodney Street Church iO-nirht II he
be that covering theidoating indebted-
ness Of the property IS. .-s- ".
Evening journal., 1901-02-06

Coiored Woman Dies OF Paralysis
Irs J. C. Brown died in her home
10. S35 Wollaston street. on Monday
OF paralysis. after a lingering illness.
She was 65 years Of age.
Evening journal., 1901-02-06
Hand RadIr Hnrt

Because he thought his revolver was
nor loaded. Owen Taliey ~ No. g17 Or
ange street, is now suffering from a
painful wound In the palm OF the left
hand.
Evening journal., 1901-02-06
nmces Iiefnrnisheh

Tho office Of Attcrney-GeneraI Ward
n the Cou-t House has bson refur-
nisled. The carpet Is Of red moquctto
and 1ho furniture upholstered in
leather.
Evening journal., 1901-02-06
SiRnrl

The above make six applications TO
Goldey College this week for its grad
uates, and fourteen in a little over two
weeks. Philadelphia Is full of schools.
but Goldey College graduates are in
greater demand. The college is IN
urgent need of more young men to take
its brief courses. that it may meet
the demand on IT by business men.
Evening journal., 1901-02-06
Mrs. Donaboe Buried

High mass was said over the body
Of Mrs. Mary A. Donohue in st
Anne's Church this morning. The
funeral was largely attended.
Evening journal., 1901-02-06
DIR. S. l. LAMBERT,


DR. S. J.. LAMBERT,
sOS EAST EIGHTH STREET,
Wilmington, Del. Greatest Clairvoyant
and Medium Living unites the separated
gives advice I'm all matters OF life, luck,
crosses. spells. mysterious sickness. All
kinds herbs, hair tonic, etc. Ohice hours
10 a. m to y. M. on Monday, Wcdnes-
day and Friday All other time, 5Oi West
Third street, Chester, Pa. Hfu 1-o-u
PAINTERS AND PAPER HANGERS.
Dclawre Wall Paper Co. Rooms pa
pered ana painted for 81 up. Fronts
painted, 50 up. Brick fronts renovated.
Lowest price wall paper In the city.
Open evenings. Estimates furnished, 70S
Madison street.
LONGFELLOW wrote: There IS no
nreside howsoc'or defended but has one
vacant chair" Nevertheless Il Is a great
consolation to many housewife 10 know
that she can get her family wash done
cheaply and well at CITY STEAM
LAUNDRY. So Market street. Both
phones.
Evening journal., 1901-02-06
STRONG RAILROAD LOBBY
WORKING AGAINST MORRIS BILLS
CONTINUED from First Page)

Of ten (10) per centum on net earnings
(as prescribed by amendment to act
Of 1861 has never been enforced; and
moreover. in view of the concededly
excessive character OF this rate. and
the circumstances under which 1t was
enacted, il may be fairly doubted
whether its enforcement was really
contemplated. and this view is
strengthened by the enactment Of the
Communication act OF 1878 without at
tempting to enforce sad tax on net
earnings.
AS the railroad and property Of the
Philadelphia. Wilmington & Baltimore
Railroad Company is partly located
in Uhe States of Pennsylvania and
Maryland the amount Of like taxes paid
by it in each OF said States may well be
considered Its railroad and mileage
in the State of Pennsylvania is about
equivalent TO that in Delaware, while
that in the State OF Maryland is much
greater than in either OF the other
States; and besides, its terminal prop
critics in the cities of Philadelphia and
Baltimore, respectively. are Of much
greater value than property Of hike
character in the Stats of Delaware
These taxes for the year 1899 amounted
in Pennsylvania to S17,241.15; and in
Maryland to Sal ,036.23.
Contrasting these amounts with the
aggregate Of $4,000 paid in Delaware
by the Philadelphia, Wilmington
Baltimore Railroad and the Delaware
hailroad Companies, and comparing
the value of railroad property ano
terminals in Pennsylvania and Mary.
land with the property Of both SAID
companies in Delaware. Il Will be seer
that the commutatiOn now provided by
the Delaware statutes is not dispro
pOrtiOnate thereto, nor fairly assaila
BILE on the ground of inequality
Concerning the proposition to in
crease the Delaware, Maryland e Vir-
ginia Railroad Company's annual com
mutation. it is pertinent to call atten
ton to the fact. which is either we'll
known or can be readily verified, tha
the operation of this cOmpany's prop
erty has never produced any reyenu,
or return TO its stockholders. but CT
the contrary, its earnings have no
even been sufficient to pay the interes
of its Indebtedness to the PHILADELPHIA
Wilmington & Baltimore Railroad Com
pany, a large portion whereof wi.
S215,000) is represented by paym snt
made by said last mentioned company
to the State of Delaware on accoun
of mortgage held by it against III,
| Junction & Breakwater Railroad Com
pany, one Of the constituents OF sal,
Delaware. Maryland & Virginia Rail
road Company
In view of all the circumstance an,
conditions herein set forth. it is re
spectfully submitted that wholly apar
from any constitutional or legal ques
tions involved in the situation. an
without reference to practical ccmpli
cations and consequences which ma,
reasonably and logically result from
the passage of the present pendinl
bills. that the communication provide-
by existing statutes for each Of th
companies is not fairly criticisable a
being inequitably discriminate. an
that the enactment of the peldin
bmls would not promote the public in
! terest.
/ Wn,r1--
Evening journal., 1901-02-06
LlHLp WANTED

WANTED.-An experienced miiliner.
ABBY 2iS King street fs-st
WANTED. Two machine shavers. TO
20 10 Philadelphia. steady work. wares.
sit Der week Address SHAVING MA
CHINE. this Office. f5-9t
THE Pasture Stock Food Company. s2f
llmes Building, Chicago. offers SIS per
man with q horse and buggy 10 sell Pas-
ture Stock Food fe-im
Evening journal., 1901-02-06
sOARD And RnnMs

ROOMS with board for man and wife or
Two gentlemen Apply West Fourth
street Aim