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Evening journal., 1901-05-09
PHYSICIAN A
VICTIM Oh DRUGS
DR.. DOWneS Found UncOn.
SCiOuS in City Hotel
Ills LIFE WILL Be SAVED
Skilled Medical Men Worked Zeal
OuSIy 10 RcSuSCiIate Their Fcl-
low Practitioner
His LIFE WILL Be SAVED

DR.. NJ. e. Downes. of Magnolia, Kent
county, Is in the Delaware Hospital in
a critical condition, as a result of lead
and laudanum poisoning. He register
ed at the Grand Union Hotel on Tues
day evening, and was found uncon-
scious in his room at 3 o'clock yester-
day afternoon. In his pockets were
found cases Of strychnine and arsenic,
drugs that physicians always carry for
emergency calls, but no laudanum
Whether he attempted suicide is un-
known at this time.
Immediately upon finding the uncOn-
sciOus physician. the hotel proprietor
sent in a hurry call to the hospital for
the ambulance Before It's arrival, Dr.
w. r. Davis, Of Dover. who happened
10 be in the hotel, administered anti
dOtes 20 his friend, which partially re-
stored him. At the hospital Drs. Pal
mer, Draper and Bastian assisted DR.
Davis, and the information given out
this morning was that their efforts
had produced favorable symptoms in
the physicians condition, but he is not
yet out of danger.
DR. DCwnes is conscious this after
noon, but very weak. He has not
made any statement in reference TO the
peculiar circumstances surrounding
his case.
His wife did not come TO Wilmington
this morning She is visiting in AS
bury Park Her mother, Nus Draper
Of Magnolia. visited the doctor at the
hospital and was distressed over his
condition. She could give no explana-
ton Of the case.
Evening journal., 1901-05-09
YOUNG OFFICER
HOME FROM WAR
Lieutenant Dunn Saw Long
Service With Famous
2Sih Regiment

After twenty months service with
the United States Army in the Philip
pine Islands. Lieutenant John NJ. Dunn,
bronzed by the tropical sun, buJyan.
and cheerful, returned to his home here
yesterday. He was an officer of the
gallant 1wenty-eighth Regiment In
fantry, and returns home with mem
cries OF many fights with Filipinos in
the islands of the far East.
Lieutenant Dunn was one of a com.
pany of seventeen officers of the Twen-
ty-eighth Infantry who were mustered
out of service in Manila on March l.
They left that city on March Is and ar
rived in saD Francisco on April a.
The trip across the continent was made
in a special car on the Santa Fe line
At Chicago the party stopped for two
hours, and then travelled direct tC
Philadelphia, arriving there at
o'clock yesterday morning. Upon ar
irving here Lieutenant Dunn was met
Ly relatives and friends who, after ex-
tending him a hearty handshake, es-
corted him to his home.
Lieutenant Dunn speaks Of his ex-
periences in the Philippines as though
he relished them, and hoped to be re-
turned there soon. Speaking Of the
regiments service in the East he said
the soldier boys sailed for Manila on
September IS, 1899 Upon their arrival
there they We're assigned to General
Wheaton's command. On January z
about twelve miles south OF Manila
they went into their first fight. In fact
they were engaged in two fights that
day and several of the men were
killed
After this fight the regiment was en-
gagged in numerous skirmishes until
assigned to garrison and defend the
city of Taal. One night early in July
1000 Filipinos attacked Taal and gave
the regiment the hardest fight of the
campaign. But the men held out until
daylight and then received reinforce
ments in the nick of time. They cap.
tured several of the insurgents Off
GERS and many of the attacking force.
On the 1st of December the regi.
ment was sent to Mindanao to help the
10th, which was stationed there. Min.
danaO is about SOC miles from Manila
and when they arrived there they fOunC
the insurgents harassing the 40th
They were sent there to clean out tn
place. and they did. They lost but thir
ty-iive men, killed. wounded and miss
ing. the entire campaign.
The regiment did not know of Agui
naldO's capture until its arrival in SaI
Francisco.
Lieutenant Dunn was a lieutenant il
the First Delaware Regiment during
the Spanish-American war and aftel
being mustered out was attached {
the Twenty-eighth Regiment.
Evening journal., 1901-05-09
DEMOCRATS HAVE lOuSEWARMING
handsome CIubhouse Of Y. NJ. D. c. Re-
opened Last Evening

The reCpening of the Handsomely
improved hcme of the Young Mems
Democratic Club last evening brought
together a large company of Demo
Gratis there. OF course. their principal
topic Of discussion was politics, and
while they thoroughly analyzed every
feature of the present city campaign
they listened to stirring music by tho
Philharmonic Orchestra, delighted IN
the elegant furnishings of the building
and finally ended all unnecessary dis.
.cussion at % banquet table, where the,
Toasted no their hearts content. as ali
full-iledged politicians do. 1t was one
of the most delightful social occasions
ever held I'm the clubhouse.
The Reception Committee was com.
posed OF William a. McCaTerty. Car
rett j. Hart, James Hurlock, Harvey h
VANDERBILT John Finan. John J. RYAN
.C. c. Montgomery, William II. Ha.
mann and William Lemon.
William i. kurtz, president of the club
madc a brief address to those present. IN
which he congratulated The club and its
members upon the improvements made.
lie spoke of the influence which the club
ought 10 exert for the benefit Of tho
Democratic party and urged an present
TO use their influence for the betterment
.of the Democratic organization. Mr.
Nurtz said that Delaware is a Democratic
state ANA Wilmington "a Democratic city.
lie believed that the party could carry
both and could give the state ana city
good government as IL had always done
In the past
The house has bccn Handsomely re-
papercd and repaintod throughout and
new furniture added. The wall covering
Is OF pale blue shade. which. with the
finest of wilton velvet carpet OF blue and
gold color in the parlor. make that room
particularly Inviting. Members OF the
club have provided wholly for the i'm
provements
Evening journal., 1901-05-09
WILL BNhARGB
PULLMAN PLANT
Officers Of the eCOmpany While
Hero Yesterday Planned
improvements

The local plant Of the Pullman Pal
ace Car Company is to be enlarged
Robert T. Lincoln, Of Chicago. president
of the company. and James Martin
of Philadelphia, superintendent of the
Pullman shops of the East, were here
yesterday afternoon, and partially de-
cided upon the improvements TO be
made They provide for the erection
Of an entirely new establishment %
mark the site Of the present one. and
10 be double its capacity. Work in
the shops will not be interfered with
while the improvements are I'm pro
gress, it being the intention Of the
company to build around the structure
as IL is to-day. Plans are 90 be drawn
in Chicago and submitted to local
builders before Fall. Il is the intention
of the company TO begin the work next
Spring.
Evening journal., 1901-05-09
BOOTBLACK WAR STILL ON
Professor Frisby Again Fined in City
Court

Professor" William F'risby, the col
ored boOtblack, again was before Judge
Churchman in City Court this morn
ing on q charge of doing unnecessary
labor on Sunday.
William was arrested by Officers
Eakin and John Ward yesterday after
noon. He appeared in court to-day with
a smiling countenance, and took the
usual dose of 81 and costs, or twenty
four hours in jail. Frisby paid his
fine and was released.
Several drunks were fined each 81
and costs.
In court last night Elizabeth Trusty
colored. was fined S. and and costs foI
disorderly conduct
Evening journal., 1901-05-09
DESPERATE NEGROES
STOP FREIGHT TRAIN

Three desperate negroes almost caused
serious wreck on the Delaware division
of the p, w. & B. railroad on Tuesday
evening near Dover. The negroes boarded
a freight at seaford with the intention Of
riding to Dover. Finding that the train
would not stop south of Cheswold, the ne
groos put the brakes on about six Of the
cars. bringing the train to a standstln
opposite the Dover fair grounds. rne
shock parted the train i'm several places
as Engineer Baldwin was running at the
rate of thirty miles an ,hour The ne
sroes escaped and are being sought for by
officers.
Evening journal., 1901-05-09
TROLLEY COMPANY WANTS
TO BUILD BRIDGES

Dover. May Bids We're opened
by Clerk Of the Peace Downs before the
Levy Court Of Kent county for a hand
some new bridge over Silver lake. at
the entrance to Dover and adjoining
the park recently established by Mrs.
Harry A. Richardson.
The court took no action because Of
proposition received from the Della
ware General Electric Co. Offering
to construct bridges where needed by
the Levy Court and also TO build the
Bombay Hook road the county to share
in the expense. The directors of the
company were before the Levy CMml
yesterday afternoon and will be given
a definite answer in a few days
Evening journal., 1901-05-09
MILLIONAIRE WON'T PAY VERDICT
50 Sheriff Will Sell KinCtic Motor Plant
Near This City

Among the properties advertised for sale
on Saturday. April is, by Sheriff McDan-
lei. is the manufacturing establishment of
Arthur Z. Dodge. az Gordon Heights. Mr..
Dodge IS a millionaire of New York, who
Is interested Ia the Kinetic motor cars,
which are built here.
The sale OF the plant Is TO be made al
the suit OF the Pusey and Jones Company
which corporation obtained a verdict IN
Superior Court against Mr.. Dodge sew
eral months ago.
Tho amount Is SS29.99. AS Dodge failed
TO pay the amount the present action was
taken. The plant Is valued at 5000
Evening journal., 1901-05-09
New Companles lncorporated

Charters were issued yesterday in
Dover as follows: Tobasco Land and
Lumber Company, of Minneapolis.
capital S1OO. 900: the Island Petroleum
Company, of Baltimore, capital $780,
900: the Orlando Water and Light
Company. Orlando. Fla. capital $780,
600: the Electric Motor and Generator
ventilating Company. capital 100000;
the Hygienic Rubber Company, Of Will
mington. capital S150,000.
Evening journal., 1901-05-09
DIR. MlHAFFY AGAIN AFFLICTED
This Time IIc Is Threatened With Loss
OF Sight

Or. James r. Mahafiy is a much af-
nearly killed. and no sooner had he
recovered than he became troubled
with his eyes Dr. Ellegood says the
trouble is due to ruptured optical
nerves. the result Of the horses kick
Now the veterinarian is doing business
in the dark, as it We're. he being COM
PEELED TO wear colOred glasses.
1t viii be several weeks before he is
able to dispense with the glasses.
Evening journal., 1901-05-09
Have Elected omcers

Members Of the Women's Home and
Foreign Missionary Societies of Cen
trail Presbyterian Church have elected
the following officers: Mrs. William S.
Prickett, president; Mrs. Thomas A.
McCurdy, first vice-president; Mrs.
John Peoples, second vice-president:
Mrs. George w. Bush, secretary, and
Miss Lille Taylor, treasurer.
Evening journal., 1901-05-09
oratoricaI Contest in Friends school

An orat0rical contest, under the
auspices OF the Whittier Literary So
ciety of Friends School. will be given
in fine assembly room Of the schcol
building. Fourth and West streets. to-
will be offered for excellence in compO-
sitiOn and delivery. The Hon. Charles
b. Lore. the Rev. w. Il. ID. Lewis and
William S. Prickett will serve as
judges.
Evening journal., 1901-05-09
GOVERNOR NOT CALLED UPON
Will Take No Part in Sixth Ward Con-
tilmanic Contest

In reference TO an article appearing
in a morning paper to-day to the effect
that Governor Hum had been asked to
intervene among Council aspirants. a
prominent Republican said tOa reporter
fer the Evening Journal to-day:
Governor HUM has not been called
upon TO settle the Sixth ward council
manic difficulties. There is no truth
in the statement. He will take no part
whatever in the contest"
Evening journal., 1901-05-09
WILL MAKE ANOTHER LOAN
Park and Street Loan to be Issued on
Nav %

Sinking Fund Commissioners last night
decided to receive bids for the sl5,UUU
park loan and the $4,000 street and
sewer loan on May 20.
The former loan will fall due on Oc-
tOber /, 1926, and the other on April
1. 1927. AS these loans will run for a
longer period than the present $l50,000
issue the bonds are expected to bring
a higher premium than that loan.
Evening journal., 1901-05-09
To Represent Delaware societies

Mr.. and Mrs. a. d. Warner. j. Frank
Ban. Mr. and Mrs. NJ. A. n. Clark and
Mr.. and Mrs Harry Jackson will repre-
sent Delaware's charities and corrections
AT the annual meeting Of the National So
clety. 10 be held in Washington from May
10 Is.
Evening journal., 1901-05-09
v. M. Q. A. Bows Had outing

The sixteen members of the junior
department of the Y. NJ. c. A., who
spent yesterday in Philadelphia, had a
pleasant outing. They inspected the
Pennsylvania railroad and the South
wark Y. M. c. A. buildings and Inde-
pendence Hall.
Evening journal., 1901-05-09
NOW FOR THE VOTING
Republicans Have ARRANGED Every
Detail of Saturdays Election

Joint Republican City Committees
met last night and concluded the cam
paign arrangements. Ballots for the
various districts were delivered TO the
Department of Elections. and officers
were instructed in their work
Indications point to a large vote on
Saturday.
Evening journal., 1901-05-09
Hurt in Collision

Clarence Smith. member of the
Washington Fire Company had a narrow
escape from serious injury last night
when the Delaware truck and chemical
coliided at Seventh and Market streets
Mr. Smith was standing on the rear steI
Of the chemical and jumped when he saw
the apparatuses were about to go to-
gether. His left wrist was sprainod and
his left knee badly bruised.
Evening journal., 1901-05-09
MilIer Bronght Home to DIG

Harry Miller. of No. 300 Lombard street,
% years old, who has spent the most OF
his life I'm the hospital for the insane at
Farnhurst, was brought home yesterday
and died this morning The family was
notified that young Miller was about to
die. and his relatives had the Phoenix
ambulance bring him 20 this city.
Evening journal., 1901-05-09
Reported Sale of Engine

To-day ii was reported that the Dia-
mond State Steel Company had purchased
from the Pennsylvania railroad shifting
engines Nos. 7G and 20. which are used in
the local yards. The engines are too
light for railroad work. and will be used
in the steel companys yards for shifting.
Evening journal., 1901-05-09
Several shona Closed

Owing to the fact that members of
the firm OF the American Car and
Foundry Company, of ST. Louis. who
have purchased the Jackson and Sharp
Company are taking stock, several of
the shops Of the plant were shut down
to-day
Evening journal., 1901-05-09
Nfnoh lntorest Relnr Taken

In the fight at the Academy of
Music tomorrow night much interest is
being taken. The principal bout is a fif-
teen round contest between Sammy Smith
and Tommy Feltz. As the 'go" is to be a
good one many tickets are being sold.
Evening journal., 1901-05-09
SHERIFF A BUSY MAN
Sells Two Properties and Has Eigh-
teen More TO Sell

Sheriff Mcdaniel sold two properties
this morning, one a dwelling of Robert
McCaulley at the corner of Twenty
seventh and Washington streets to
Tilghman Johnston for $500, and an
other dwelling of Hannah L. Stockdale
at the corner of Oak and BroOme
streets, to Edgar NJ. Hopes fer $1,000
Between now and Monday week the
sheriff Will sell eighteen properties.
Evening journal., 1901-05-09
New window Screens

and screen doors now in stock; all
sizes. Come early and make selections
Bring measurements, width of doors
and windows. Window screens from
20c to 40c. Door screens from 90c. to
$1.25, complete. Lynoh's, n. w. Cor
Madison and Fourth streets; S. w. Cor.
King and Eighth streets.
Evening journal., 1901-05-09
Campmeeting Trustees NIeet

On the BrandyWine Summit camp
grounds. trustees of the Brandywine
Campmeeting Association are meeting
this afternoon. They will elect oni-
GERS for the ensuing year and fix the
time for holding the next campmeet-
ing.
Evening journal., 1901-05-09
VIII Visit Newark Lodge

on Monday the degree team OF the
local lodges, X. of p, viii visit Osoeola
Lodge. No. s. Of Newark, and install offi-
GERS. The visitors viii be In command OF
Captain Thomas Mullan, Jr., and pleas
ant time Is anticipated.
Evening journal., 1901-05-09
Wounded by Breaking Bottle

While whitewashing the police station
this morning John Waters, colercd. was
severely cut I'm the left hand by the
breaking Of a milk bottle that he was
using as a hammer to drive wooden
wedge. The cut bled freely, and he was
obliged TO quit work.
Evening journal., 1901-05-09
Are ExamIning $500 Parements

Frank Kendall and James A. Dugan,
pavement inspectors. have begun a
systematic examination of the condi-
tion of the pavements of the city. When
the inspection is completed the Street
and Sewer Department will determine
what improvements will be made.
Evening journal., 1901-05-09
Republioans Endorse Anderson

Cclored Republicans Of the Twelfth
ward last night heard addresses by
Daniel Ross, d. J. Reinhardt, John f.
Lynn. John Mccoy, James A. Ander-
son and others. A. G.. b. Anderson
was endorsed for City Council
Evening journal., 1901-05-09
Charged with AsaanIt

Michael Gillespie. charged with ASSAULT
ing a young man named Deputy, was ar
rested this afternoon and locked in the
police station. Deputy was severely in
jured about the head and Or. II. r. Spru-
ance dressed the wound
Evening journal., 1901-05-09

A. H. Ainscow has opened his ice
cream parlors at corner Eighth and JEFF
ferson streets. Ice cream and ices OF
superior quality at 30c. per quart.
Phones, 309.
Evening journal., 1901-05-09
uen for st. PAUL

Charles Sweeney, Of No. 1906 Lancaster
avenue. conductor ON the r., w. & b.
railroad, left last evening TO attend the
annual convention of the brotherhood Of
Railway Trainmen, which is in session in
ST. Paul, Mimi
Evening journal., 1901-05-09
slanord Has vaIuahIr cold

Local horsemen are interested in the
colt owned by William Stafford The ami
NAL is by Trixie Wilkes, record 225. and
Bronson, record go. Several offers have
been made for the youngster
Evening journal., 1901-05-09
Died of Heart Disease

At the Board of Health Office this
morning the death OF Mrs. Mary f.
Lambdin, aged 6S years, was reported.
She died OF heart disease in her late
residence. No. 9O5 South Broome
street.
Evening journal., 1901-05-09
ReIeased From Rnnkruptov

On petition of Attorney Andrew J.
Lynch. Of Georgetown, Jonathan A.
Tindall, of Laurel was discharged frcm
bankruptcy by Judge Bradford in this
city this morning. Mr.. Tindall was
declared a bankrupt last June.
Evening journal., 1901-05-09
Special Car I'm shons

4 b. Railroad Company is the special car
of r. l.. Holiday, superintendent Of the
Delaware division Of the Pennsylvania
railroad.
Evening journal., 1901-05-09
Boats Entered and CIeared

At Marcus Hook this morning the bark
France Marie arrived light to load oil for
France. The Vile De Dieppe cleared to-
day laden with oil for Dieppe, France.
Evening journal., 1901-05-09
sIasons Help Jacksonville Sufferers

Wilmington Masonic bodies have rem
dered financial assistance TO lodges in
Jacksonville. Fla, which lost their ef-
fects in the recent fire.
Evening journal., 1901-05-09
RnnnhlIo fin DRY Dock

In the drydock OF the Harlan and Hol-
nngsworth Company the steamer Repub-
lie Is undergoing repairs having her
bottom scraped and hull painted.
Evening journal., 1901-05-09
WIN UNDERGO SERIOUS Operatlon

John NJ. Ford, proprietor Of the Bayard
House. in Dover, went to Philadelphia
this morning to undergo an important
surgical operation in jefferson Hospital
Mr.. Ford is q years old and was accom-
panied by Detective Nathan B. Hutchins
Evening journal., 1901-05-09
association BowIers Are ContestInq

C. team. OF the Y NJ c. A.. will bowl
with f. team in the club alleys to-mor-
row night The teams are playing a
series of games.
Evening journal., 1901-05-09

1t is reported that John Springer will
he appointed assistant statonmaster. to
succeed William McFadden.
Evening journal., 1901-05-09
women win Omen Clubhouse

The new home of the Young Women s
Christian Association, at No. SOS King
street, will be opened tonight.
Evening journal., 1901-05-09

Walter S. Davis, Merchant Tailor,
has removed to sos West Tenth street.
Delmarvia phone 11SS.
Evening journal., 1901-05-09

For Good Tea or Coffee
Call Delmarvia 609 or ID. & A. 13S4A.
Grand Union Tea Co., 609 King.
Evening journal., 1901-05-09

The Remington Machine Company
yesterday shipped an ice-making machine
to Washington. d. c.
Evening journal., 1901-05-09
No Rust Tbere

On stove or pipe covered with Cart
lmells Stove Enamel.
Evening journal., 1901-05-09

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take Laxative -Quinfne Tablets
sc
Evening journal., 1901-05-09
o. Of Il. @. Contest

More interest is being taken in the
Order of Railroad Conductors contest
for a complete business course in the
Wilmington Business College. The
Evening journal., 1901-05-09

Complete Returns from the
Republican Primary Election
will he buIIefined by The
Evening journal ON Saturday
night.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-11-05
Grain and Provisions Elsewhere.

St. Louis, November -wheat-No. 2 red
No hard 69Ikd70. Corn-No. cash sos, ;
December 500. May 61%. oats-No, 2 cash
80; May 40%; No. white 40Rd41. Pork
Steady; jobblng Il. 5OGl6.00. Lard-Lower
8. 42h: Flour-Quiet, steady; winter pat
ents 3. 40M3 90; extra fancy and straight
3. 0Od3 Is; clears ,. 7OCd2 90 Timothy seed
Firm 5. 4Od5 e. Cornmeal-Steady 290
Bran--Strong; sacked east track S712 Hay
STEADY; prairie firm, 10 0Nd11 90; timothy
firm IL Odd14 90. WhiSky-Steady. / 30
Hemp Irvine o. Iron cotton ties 100. Bag
ging 5&d6Ss. Dry salt meats-Boxed,
steady; extra shorts g. 1871; clear ribs s25;
clear sides $50. Bacon Boxed steady;
extra short 300 clear ribs ., l2a; clear
sides 9.37l9 Recelpts-Flour 5000; wheat
1000; corn $4,000: oats 1900. Shipments
Flour 5000; wheat 10000; corn $1,000;
oats 81 900.
New York. November A. whcnt-Receipts
1900; exports $4,000. spot-Frm: No. .
red s1b f, o. b. ahoat; No. 2 red 7sA ele-
vator; No. l Northern Duluth 7oA t. o. h.
a6oat; No. l hard s54 T. o. b. afoat. OPP
tIons--Unsettled.
New Orleans. November 4-Hog products
quiet. Pork-Standard mess 1914, Lard
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-11-05

and s, $4,000 a year ago. Braadstuhs on
passage had increased 1862, 900 bushels and
the Visible supply had increased 5sS'ooo
bushels
oats we're strong following corn. Trade
was active at times and on rather llberal
scale. There was fairly good outside de-
mand and most of the buying was done hy
commission houses. December opened ga
Il higher and sold up to 3I9s, closing hrm
ZMM up at 3Th. Receipts 209 cars
Provisions were dull and heavy ana
sagged under the pressure of liberal of
ferlngs Influenced by better prices for
hogs, January pork closing 20422la de-
pressed at il 7fiRd14.So; January lard 10
down at $3.50 and January ribs ~ below
Saturday Mt 762hd765.
Estimated receipts for tomorrow: Wheat
100 cars. corn 155 cars. oats go cars, hogs
81 900 head
w V1Ref spring e7lsa7O1a; No. red
72M73. ,
Oats-No. 3S12M39l2; No white 4oAM
41Il; No. 3 white 40d41.
Rye-No. 55A. -.-o
Barley-Fair to choice mailing 536t1S.
Mess pork-Per barrel 13SOM $50.
Inrd-Pcr 100 pounds S.55GlSfD
Short ribs sldes-Loose SUd ".
Dry sailed shoulders-Boxed 7hmIR.
Short clear sides-Boxed s 10dS2O.
Whisky-Basis of high wines 1.3O.
Clover-Contract grade 900.