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R~arn-Rprner- Lynebed

Macon. Miss. February 8.-TwS ne
groes were lynched six miles east OF
this place last night. About two
months ago. L. r. Cole. living stx
miles from Macon. had his barn and
several head Of stock burned. and par
ties have been working up the evidence.
which eliminated Saturday I'm the
shooting TO death OF Ishman and Hen
~ Fod, two negroe Of the neighbor-
hood. It Is considered that the evf-
dence against them was conclusive ana
no further trouble 10 expected.
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given to the state asylums. Some of
the school teachers ara demanding
$4,000 more for education. And we
are threatened with prod;gious in
crease.
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New York February 1s.-It was re-
ported In Wall street today that . syn
dicate supposed to represent the Sea
board Air Line has purchased oontroa
OF n Chattanooga. Rome and South
ern railway. President ]. 8. Williams.
however. denied the report. Mr.. VIII
nams confirmed the statement a q
the settlement Of b l~itigatson be-
tween Ar. Ryan and the eeaboara An
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You have read of the cures by Hoods
Sarsaparilla. n YOU should have per-
feet confidence in its merits. It will do
you oogd.
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The legislature will do something i'm
behalf of the Soldiers Home at Raleigh
1t is not yet decided what shall be done.
There is taIk Of a 500. 600 appropriation
for its maintenance. At present the
sun it 10000. 1t is also proposed to
improve and add to present accom-
modations. II is Thought 5000 will be
voted. This will be well done. Curtail
elsewhere, but do not pinch or neglect
the Confederates. who fought for state,
the south, for liberty n second inde-
pendence.
Evening journal., 1901-03-16
WEDDING SOON
TO TAKE PLACE
Mr.. HulbuPd Gives Fare
we'll Bachelor Dinner
Other Social Topics Of Interest
to Many Wilmington People
and Their Friends

Cards have been received here for the
wedding of ID. Wendall Hulburd son OF
the late Rev. DR.. Hulburd, pastor of
Grace NJ. e. Church, this city and Miss
Katharine Forsyth Bechtel, daughter Of
Mrs. Theodore Henry Bechtel, Of Ger
mantown. The ceremony will take
place on Thursday evening, March 2S,
lat z o'clock. in Second Presbyterian
Church. Germantown. A small recep-
tion to the immediate families and
bridal party will follow Mr. ana Mrs.
Hulburd will be at home on Tuesdays
in June at No. 5237 Baurens street, Ger
mantown.
Mr.. Hulburd gave a farewell bache-
Tor dinner on Wednesday evening. His
guests were Henry T. Pennypacker,
Robert Pennington, James p Nields
Bdgar G. Pennypacker. Z. p
Miller Rumford and Joseph +.
Bailey. Two of his ushers
will be Mr. Bailey and William Jones
OF this city.
Evening journal., 1901-03-16

ence Davis. Annia Ryan Shella Paris.
Lizzie Somers, Name Barry. Maggie
Campbell, Maggse Reardon. Jessie Con-
ner, Name Smith Madalene Dsnney.
Martha Wenzel, Anna Bazta, Liz e
Mcbride, Katie Fahey, Viola Gears,
Jennie Smith, Bertha Cochran. Agnes
Trainer, Francis Spence, Walter Ray
Anthony Flood. Willie Smith, Willie
Spence, G. King, Allie Spence George
Somers, John Pickering, Thomas
Peney. Willie brennan. John Myers,
Elwood Beale, Frank Wye. Thomas
laffman, John Fahey, Herbert Davis,
Harvey Munsey, Warren Ridgaway, IA.
Vandyl0e, and others.
Evening journal., 1901-03-16
ReeeptiOn 10 Pastor and WIG

Special to the Evening journal.
Delmar, March 15.-The Help.ngI
Hand Circle composed Of the young
people of the NJ. E Church, rendered.
the Rev. and Mrs. W. NJ. Sharp a SUR
prise reception on Wednesday evening
at the parsonage. Music was furnished
by the Delmar COrnet Band A trio
composed of Misses Hetty and Blanche
kennlnger and Charles Truitt, with
Miss Helen Truitt. accOmpanist, gave
some very pretty songs. Miss Lulu
Barker, the president, introduced II. ID.
Renninger, who in behalf of the circle
presented to them a beautiful cherry
rocking chair. Refreshments we've
served. Among those present were
the Rev. and Mrs w. W. Sharp, f. L.
Barker, S.N. Culver, l.. A. Nelson, A.
II. Elliott, J. NJ. Elliott, r. j. Francis.
Arthur German. Vernon Hastings,
Walter Clark, Walter Elliott. Monroe
Polk, Hollie Nelson, Herman Elliott.
Walter Louden, of Wilmington; Will
liam Marvel, Charles Trutt, Alvin
Culver, Frank Robertson, Isaac WI
liams, Claude Phillips, Paul Ellis
Hollis Lowe, Ollie Hastings, Dr. Rob
ert Ellegocd, Of Concord. Del, w. +.
lSirmon, Herbert Sipple, Carol Barr.
Mr. and Mrs. b. +. Barker Mr.. and
Mrs. w. S. Nelson, Mr. and Mrs. w. c.
Truitt, Mr.. and Mrs. j. L. Ellis. Mr..
and Mrs. w. II. Hayman, Mr.. and Mrs.
| w. B. Elicit, Mr.. and Mrs. +. G. El-
/ lott, Mr.. and Mrs William F'resny
Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Pennewell. Mr. and
Mrs. II. ID. Renninger, Mr. and Mrs. J.
f. Clark. Mr.. and Mrs. f. T. Lynch
Mr. and Mrs. Irving Culver Mr.. and
Mrs. A. S. HURT Mr.. and Mrs w. G.
lMelson, Mr.. and Mrs s. A. Nelson. Mr.
land Mrs. J. NJ. Hearn, Mn and MIS-
1 Walter Stevens, Mr.. and Mrs B. F.
Louden, Mr.. and Mrs. L. b. Lowe. Mrs
| II. NJ. Waller Mrs. G. NJ Barr, Mrs. S
/ R. Phillips. Mrs. Charles Renninger
Mrs. John Sturges, Mrs. James Mocrs
Mrs. josephine Gillis, Mrs. H. b
James, Mrs. c, Conelly, Mrs. Gordy
Mrs Charles Nicols, Mrs S. NJ. Ellis
Mrs George GOrdy. Mrs. Joseph Fraz-
er, Mrs. i. B. Kerr. Miss Helen Truitt
Miss Lulu Barker, Miss Minnie Hast
lings, Miss Ethel NJ. Hastings. Mes
lPhillie Parsons. Miss Clara Culver
Miss Gert.e Hearn. Miss Jennie Prior
Miss Name Sirman. Miss George Ian
don, Miss Lora Blizzard Miss Heaty
! IRenninger, Miss Blanche Renninger
Miss Ella Hill, Miss Emma Hill Miss
Ethel Hastings, Miss Daisy Culver
Miss Lucy Culver, Miss Helen Lowe
Miss May Ellis. Miss Matte Nelson
Miss Addie Hunt, Misses Susie aud
LYDIA Winkler Miss Perkins. Of Sails
bury, Miss Bertha Sturges, Miss Stella
Culver, Miss Edna Nelson, Miss Kate
Nelson, Miss Etha Nelson, Miss Mabel
Halman Miss Ada Renninger, Miss
Ethel Renninger. Miss Marcy Hearn
land Miss Sallie Sharp.
Evening journal., 1901-03-16
Card Party in Guests S Honor

Miss Bertha Negendank gave a de-
lightful card party in honor OF her
guest, Mrs. Shoemaker. Of Philadel-
phia, on Thursday afternoon. The
guest of honor won the first prize, and
Mrs. John Richardson the second.
Among the players were: Mrs. Egmont
Negendank, Mrs McGeCrge. Mrs. Tay-
Tor, Mrs. George p. Bissell, Mrs. John
B. Bird, Mrs. Gertrude Pyle, Mrs. Will
liam G.. Pennypacker, Mrs. George
Chambers, Mrs. Frank Patterson. Mrs
Elmer Mitchell, Mrs. Arthur Garrett.
Miss Bessie Thomson, Miss A. Louise
Elliott, Miss Henrietta DOdd. Mrs.
Sterling Thomas, Mrs. Harrison w
Howell, Mrs. Frederick Stone Miss
Miriam Webb and Miss Helen Penny
packer.
Evening journal., 1901-03-16
MECHANICS INSTITUTE NEW LODGE
Grand Officers Successfully Operate in
Lower Delaware
through the efforts of State Coun-
C.-.-..... n.L EtnA. e.n..aL !. -.

through the efforts of State Coun-
Conner and State Secretary
TX A. Slower, a council of the Jr o.
4. NJ, has been instituted in Wood
ind The officers we're assisted in in
btuting the lodge by members OF
lades and Galveston Councils OF
laryland.
1.-THE following are the officers of the
lw council: Senior ex-councilOr, M. j.
fkersCn; junior ex-cOuncilOr, Isaac
y Conaway; councillor, William +.
4 ssey; vice-cOuncilOr, Edwin r.
y #ssey; recording secretary, Victor c.
Dwles; assistant recording secre-
D Z, James A. Sullivan; financial sec
4 Try, William II. Ellis; treasurer,
odore S. Morris; guide, William S.
! hsey; ex., John T. Hasting; /. S. p,
4 'rge w. Massey; o. S. p, w. A.
l sting trustees. S. r.. Records, Rob
4 j. Lank, Walter Lloyd.
Evening journal., 1901-03-16
The Fosters Leave Smyrna
Special 10 the Evening journal.

Special to the Evening Journal.
Smyrna. March 15.-Bishop RAN
dolph Foster, Miss Eva X Foster and
Miss Leila Sewell, Of Boston. who
have been spending the Winter in
Smyrna, left yesterday morning for
their old home. The bishop. while
very aged, continues to enjoy good
health.
Miss Isabella Marshall. Of Marshall
Va, is a guest of Mrs. Carrie Speak
man at Belmont Hall.
S. S. Writ, of Scranton. Pa S being
entertained by Mrs. e. II. Hynson.
Mrs. j. W. Clifton. Misses Eva
Wiids, Florence Foster. Clara HAZEL
are guests of friends in FELTON,.
Miss Margaret Walls, OF Crumpton
is spending a few days with Mr.. and
Mrs. q. G. Walls.
Evening journal., 1901-03-16
Cntherine Jnrce Fined

,efore Judge Churchman in City
urt this morning, Catherine Joyce,
hrged with being incompetent to
'r1he care Of her children was fined $40
and costs and her four small children
committed to the care Of Agent Frank
Stout of the S. p. c. c. Other cases
heard were as follows: William Ben
nett, assault and battery. s. and costs;
William Smith. assault and battery, So
and costs; James Sheridan, incorrig-
ible. committed to Ferris Reform
School.
Evening journal., 1901-03-16
Seth-HoWard

Elkton, Nd. March 15.-Miss Ida
Bell Howard. daughter Of Richard r.
Howard and Edmund II. Seth. of Me
chanics Valley, were married last
evening at the home of the bride S
parents, near Zion, the Rev William
r. Mowbray. pastor of the Zion Me'h
odist Episcopal Church, performing the
ceremony. Miss Gertie Howard, OF
Philadelphia. was bridesmaid. and
Miss Bessie Fox, Of Baltimore, maid of
homer. Charles W. Howell. of Phila-
delphia, was best man. The ushers
were Harry Minker and Harry Simp-
ers, Of Wilmington, Del. There were
guests from Washington, Baltimore,
Philadelphia. Wilmington and other
cities.
Evening journal., 1901-03-16
Visitors in Bridgevllle
Special ID Id Evnnlnr Innrnal

speclaI 10 the Evening Journal.
Bridgeville, March 15.-J. Harry
McIlvaine has returned from Philadel-
phia
Miss Sallie Cannon has returned
from Monmouth, n. J.
United States Marshal John Cannon
Short, who has been visiting relatives
near Georgetown, has returned to VIII
mington.
DIR. Harry L. Palmer. Of Washing
ton, is visiting his father. DR.. ID. ID
Palmer, of this town.
J. Edgar Layton has returned fron
'Seaford
Miss Blanch Fields. Of New York.
is visiting relatives near Seafcrd.
Evening journal., 1901-03-16
WIN AppoInt Bradley

b. is stated on good authority that
vernon John Hum will appoint
lncis S. Bradley to succeed John +.
ley as magistrate at the expiration
pis term next month.
/. Leslie Arpleby, assistant ticket
vt for the p. w. & B. railroad at
NFrcnch street passenger station,
h has been ill for several days re-
rtcd fer duty this morning. Mr.. Ap-
eby has been suffering with the grip.
Howell S. England is in West Ches-
r to-day.
Ph,lenna Chandler. who has been
n several days is improving.
Evening journal., 1901-03-16
NOTICE.

The city tax collectors have
been instructed by the City
Council to notify all delin-
quent taxpayers that unless
they settle the amount they
owe the city the same will be
collected according to law,
with costs. m2-1m
Evening journal., 1901-03-16
Personal.

YOUNG and handsome widow. worth
1 half million, no knowledge cf husi-
ness, would marry reliable gcntlemau
MRS BAKER care Ehruch.
m6-lt. 9i5 Park Ave. y. Y.
II s. SPENCER, with q. II. BROWN.
IL. Tailor 609 Shipley street Dyeing
Securing, Altering and Repairing. Prices
moderate Jst-ly
| ADIESi Chlchester's English Penny
i royal Pills are the best Safe, reliable
Take no other. Send 4c., stamps for par
uculars. Relief for Ladies'" in letter By
Return Mail Ask your Druggist
CHICHESTER CHEMICAL CO.,
Philadelphia Pa
Evening journal., 1901-03-16
snccinI nrusical serrioe To.nIght

In Epworth NJ. E. Church Co-EIght,
the Salvation Army Brigade will rem
der a specia, program of music and
singing The Jones sisters will be
dressed as native Hindoos, represent
ing the army work in India. On Sun
day afternoon at 3 o'clock, Adiutant
Kemp will give an interesting talk on
khe social work of the army. This
CWih embrace the darkest England So
Nal scheme. as planned by General
ooth
Evening journal., 1901-03-16
Surprised Miss Davis

A surprise party was given to Miss
Grace L. DAVIS, of No. GOA Lombard
street, by her friends They had an en-
joyable time. and at late hour re-
were served. Among those
present were. Mrs. Fennimore and
Mrs Davis Misses Elsie Butler, Flor
Evening journal., 1901-03-16
Social and Personal Notes

Mr.. and Mrs. William H. Jackson
Of Salisbury, Nd, are the guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. Josiah Marvel
Richard Patzowsky and family are
in New York
Mss Annie Pearson, of Harrisburg
Pa, is visiting Mrs. c. B. Fritz, OF
5l5 Washington street
jefferson d. Chalfant has sent his
latest painting, enttled by Lamp
light, to the American Artists Exhl.
bition for the Spring show in New
York.
Miss Knight. of Queen Anne county
Md. is the guest Of Miss Louisa D'A
DUPONT
William II. Hirch, Of Altoona. Pa. is
visiting friends here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Green. of No
617 East Seventh street, were rendered
a farewell reception last evening IN
their residence prior to their removal
10 Philadelphia on March 20. on behalf
or their friends. Frank Kendall pre-
sented to them a handsome rocker.
Evening journal., 1901-03-16
EutertaIned in Guett's Honor

Miss Helen Palmatary, of No 1919
Monroe street, gave party last even
ing in honor Of her cousin, Mss Jessie
Palmatary Of Dover, who is visiting
her. Guests were present not only
from this city. but also from Phlladsl-
.phia and other outside points. The
evening was spent delightfully."-.
Evening journal., 1901-03-16
justices win Plan college Extension

- the next meeting Of the trustees
Delaware College a committee will
appointed to obtain plans and SUI
intend the erection of the new
lecture, for which $4,000 was re-
red by the General Assembly max
an appropriation Of that amount.
Evening journal., 1901-03-16
PUBLIC SALE

Of Furniture. Will be sold all the Furni.
ure of The Gables. corner Delaware ave-
nue. and Tatnall street. on
MONDAY AND TUESDAY.
MARCH Is and 10.
at 9 o'clock, a. m, as follows: Parlor.
dining room and kitchen furni-
lure, such as suits, carpets, beds and bed
ding chairs and a full line OF furniture,
II IN good order.
MRS ANNIE T.. ORTLIP.
+. c. Stidham. Auctioneer. rnl3-st
Evening journal., 1901-03-16
MIR. Rnwermnn I'm Town

A9rge F. Bowerman Will enter upon
iuties as librarian of the Whining
Nibrary ON Monday morning. He
we'd in this city last evening.
Evening journal., 1901-03-16
Free Imnch ro Am rn.nirht

Billy" is the Mann" who gives out
turtle SOUP
The stun has knocked cut vcnison and
makes the Red Man whoop
The Indians trail for miles around tc
cat the pale-face lunch.
And Mr.. Mann is well prepared tc
serve them in a bunch.
w. B. MANN. Sth and Orange.
Evening journal., 1901-03-16
Left for Virginia To-day

Joseph c. Lugar, his wife and
daughters left for Huntington, w. Va,
last night, where Mr.. Dugar will man
age the Huntington trolley lines.
Evening journal., 1901-03-16

~ HOROuGH course In Spanish. French
L or German, either IN literary form
for purposes OF scholarship or on general
and commercial lines for professional
and business life. Special course for
stenographers, bookkeepers and travellers.
Address TUTOR, Evening Journal Office.
m2-ft
Evening journal., 1901-03-16

Mrs. Walter b. Daniels. of Philadel-
phia, was in the city to-day
Mrs. George j. Kloberg is spending
several days in Philadelphia.
Miss Aubertin Grant gave a calico
party in the home Of her grandfather
in Pennsylvania avenue, last night.
Evening journal., 1901-03-16
NUIICrs

fniE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE
Il Delaware Hospital viii be held az
the hospital building, on the 18th inst. al
clock y. m. William T. Bancroft.
Secretary.
Evening journal., 1901-03-16

Friendship Conclave. No. !, Hepta-
sophs, or s. w. NJ. gave a social in their
-ooms in Eden Hall last evening.
Evening journal., 1901-03-16
LOST AND FOUND

/ OST-BOOK or WILLIAM A.
IL O'Conncr. I'm account with the Arti-
sans Savings Bank. Book No. l0S1.
m "a ecu Nv.
Evening journal., 1901-03-16
HELP WANTED

A GENT WANTED. Call at &. r. OR
a BANN, n East Fourth street.
w ANTED. Agents 20 sell Waloott's
w Pain Paint the best remedy IN the
world. Has been on the market for over
thirty years. 100 TO i50 per cent profit. IL
East Fourth street, Wilmington, Del.
fi-3mo
The Pasture stock Food Company. s2i
| Times Building, Chicago, offers Sl5 per
week aud 10 per cent. on all sales for
man with a horse and buggy 20 sell Pas
ture Stock Food f2-im
Evening journal., 1901-03-16

lust TO BUILD TRADE.-For the next
~ thirty days, 1 win tune and clean
our piano or organ for 81. so. work guaran-
teedi repairs equally cheap. Twenty
three years factory experience II
rOMKINSON. 3O7 West Eighth street
i19-3m
Evening journal., 1901-03-16

IN THE MATTER OF THE REAL Es-
IAIE OF Jane r. Mahany. deceased
In Chnncery, New Castle County. cause
of Partition.
IN pursuance Of an order Of the chan
eeilor an the above cause. male al the
september term, 1890. an persons having
any Hen or liens affecting the interest on
estate Of William A. Mahany, Elzaboth
u j. Mahaffy Henry G.. Aiahany and
NARY ri: Hawkins, or either of them, in
the lands and promises To which eaid
cause relates, arc hereby notified 10 me a
peution setting forth the nature and
amount OF the same In the office OF the
Register In Chancery, for New CAS-
county, ten days before the fourth Mon
GAY in March. A. ID. 1901. and 10 appoar
aud prove said lien or liens at the onsu-
l.s term OF the court before the rising
WILLIAM S. PRICKErT Trustee.
wilmington, W. Del, March Q, 1901.
Evening journal., 1901-03-16

| AIGLON Wear. Belts, Ornaments
~. spikes and Tassels. The newest
ANNA N HAWTHORN. az Market street
Evening journal., 1901-03-16
INSTRUCTION
SCHOOL
DAY--NIGHT.

Wilmington Business School,
NO. EAST NINTH STREET.
Special courses IN Business and short
hand arranged for April, May and June.
months night term. months day term.
Investigate. office open Tonight i'ai.
w. II. BEACON. Principal
mi6-2meod
Evening journal., 1901-03-16

M RS. J. BREAR. General Agent. 41a
~ East Third street Livingston
French Dress Cutting School ana Tsdiees
tailoring; new system for cutting skirts
Glasses daily. fS-iv
Evening journal., 1901-03-16

ONGFELLOW wrote '"rhere isno fire.
side howsoe'er defended but has one
vacant chair" Nevertheless Il Is a great
consolation to many q housewife 10 know
that she can get her family wash done
cheaply and well at CITY STEAM
phones. j22-1y
Evening journal., 1901-03-16

GTAYrON & CHANDLER. Receiving
- ually, Penna., New York and Michi-
gan potatoes In car lots. Get our prices
before buying fii-iv
Evening journal., 1901-03-16

w H. HOLLETT Livery and Board
w . ing Stables. Cabs furnished
promptly. Fine livery teams. Special
rate to statesmen. 4l9-41 French street.
Delmarvia phone 4l9. 1lS-ly
Evening journal., 1901-03-16

NEND US your old carpets and have
them woven into beautiful rugs, any
SIC, from door mats to carpet size.
we pay freight both ways; no mat
ter now Tar away YOU are. Belview Car
PET Mllls' 2525-2527 Ridge ave, Phila..
a. f25-1m
Evening journal., 1901-03-16

NOIlCE.-On and after September III
isoO, Seventh street bridge will be
closed to the public travel. as the confrac-
tor VIII commence work on the new steel
Committee
J. j. GALLAGHER. Chairman.
Evening journal., 1901-03-16

ID OOTs AND SHOES neatly repaired
ID with best materials by Morris Was
serman, at 322 East Fourth street, OF N.
W. Corner Eighth and Church. f1l-ly
Evening journal., 1901-03-16

DIAPER furnished for vestibules in
Felts, Leatherettes and Gilts. One
nand borders Tor 25c. GEORGE w.
f2-Gm
Evening journal., 1901-03-16

w ANTED. All consumers or pure
w foods 10 know they can be had
from WM. 3. SMITH. JR., Della. ave. and
Jefferson st. Either phone, S2S. j2l-1y
Evening journal., 1901-03-16

John b. KRUGER. Paper Hang
~ ing, Wall Decorator Rooms
papered from 50 up. Estimates furnished.
8. p. Cor. Fourth and Jackson streets,
Wilmington, Del. Delmarvia phone 1897.
jl5-1y
Evening journal., 1901-03-16
BOARD AND ROOMS.
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

w ILL SELL the whole or half interest
w of a United States patented row
city; quickest seller ever placed upon the
market Reason for selling want OF
capital PATENT. Evening Journal Of
flee. ml5-ct
Evening journal., 1901-03-16

V1HH WILMINGTON SCHOOL OF
| ELOCUTION AND MUSIC. S25 Mon
roe street. Wilmington, Del. Plano, sight
Singing. English Branches. Iil-ly
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1901-04-23
Nathaniel
Greene

The recent finding OF the remains OF
Gen. Nathaniel Greene of revolution
ary fame naturally directs attention to
this man who played so important
a part in the building of the nation.
Nathaniel Greene was the son of 3
Quaker, who strictly enforced the prin-
ciples of that sect in his home life.
He was born at Warwick r. l.. June
6, 1742. AS boy he worked in the
field, the mill and at the forge, but
perceiving the boys natural bent for
study, his father sent him to receive
academic instructions under a private
tutor and he also studied law. At the
age of 28 he sat in the Rhode Island
General Assembly as a representative
for Coventry, where he had taken up
his residence. The Grst signs of the
impending revolution did not escape
Greene and he at once set to work
studying military science. In 1774 an
Independent military company was
formed in the towns adjacent to Cow
entry, and Greene became a private.
The Quakers. who would not counte-
nance anything warlike. promptly ex-
Greene became brigadier general
under commission of the Rhode Island
legislature and commanded the troops
from that state. AS soon as he Joined
the army Washington recognized his
ability and he was given prominent
place. BY engaging CORVALLIS on the
west shore of the Hudson in Novem-
ber, 1776, he prevented the British
commander from cutting off the re-
treat of the Americans and he was in
command of the left wing of Wash
ington's army when the Hessians were
routed at Trenton.
At the brandy wine.
In September. 1776 Greene was a he
roic figure. The British had $4,000
men here; the Americans IL 900. The
latter had a strong position, but his
superior numbers and perfect disci-
pline enabled CORVALLIS to push the
right wing of the Americans under
Sullivan obliquely toward the village
of Dilworth. Had this movement
been completed, it would have cut
the American army in two and utterly
routed it. But it was foiled by the
generalship of Greene in executing
Washington's prompt orders to stop
the dangerous gap. Greene was COM
manding the reserve. On receiving
Washington's order he marched his
brigade five miles in 45 minutes. and,
connecting with Sullivan, prevented
the impending disaster. But for his
double-quick march and the inspira-
ton as well as increased strength
which his arrival gave to the Amer
leans, the rout of the latter would
have been certain. In the battle OF