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Evening journal., 1901-03-20
COUNCIL WANTS
ANOTHRR LOAN
CITY Will be $4,000 Short
at End Of the Fiscal
Year

According to the calculations made
by the Finance Committee of Council,
the city VIII be about S65 900 short at
the end Of the fiscal year, beyond tho
$50 600 that the recent legislature au-
thorized the city To borrow.
With the object Of obtaining O loan.
President Of Council w. $. Alexander,
James Kane, chairman OF the Finance
COMMITTEES of Council, and City Treas
lWer w. L. Hamann appeared before
1.-THE Water Commissioners at their
meeting yesterday afternoon
Mr. Kane said that City Council
would be S65.000 short hy reason Of car-
tain expected receipts belng held up.
among them being about $50 600 in
volved in the Adams tax He called
attention TO the fact that the board hai
loaned Council $4,000 last year. and
asked that &c again assist Council with
a loan OF such amount as could be
SPARED from the departments funds
MT Hamann called attention 10 the
fact that in 1894 City Council had re-
lceived a loan of $4,000 fTom the Water
Commission. and at the end OF that
year the department has turned over
to Council S97, 900 and had a balance of
$4,000.
Mr.. Belts said quite a sum OF money
Twill be required TO complete Rockford
Park water tower this year. a $4,000
pump has been ordered. ana other inn.
lpruvCments are I'm contemplation Hg
Thought no membr of the board coulo
determine what the surplus would bs
this year.
After considerable discussion, th,
board agrced TO consider the subject
and report to Council It's decision.
ROUTINE BUSINESS.
An application of the Delaware Hart
Fibre Company for extension of The
water main at Front and Union street
Ito the city line, was granted and az
leight-inch pipe viii be put in
Registrar Grohe reported numbe
lof properties not having asparat
lmetr services.
A position Of tha Peoples Railwa
Company for extension of waite
main TO Sixth and Hawley streets. an
for a water plug In the powm-hous
was referred to Chief Engineer Bon
for a report.
Chief Engineer Bond submitted
y lskctch of nm iron bridge, which prol
ably viii be built this year IN Go,
Spring Park TO replace the presor
, structure
The board decided 90 lay a sixteer
inch main from the Cool Spring pumi
ing station westerly 10 Rodney stree
to replace the twelve-inch main no
in service.
Evening journal., 1901-03-20
The Boat Capsized

While on their way home from
Rebels Island. Virginia, on Monday,
Miss Isabelle Mammele, daughter OF
Frederick c. Mammele, and Miss Ger
trude Morgan, daughter Of Dr. James
II. Morgan, were thrown into the
water Of the James river, by the cap
sizing of the boat, in which they were
being rowed to the mainland and with
their trunks were thoroughly soaked
Evening journal., 1901-03-20
Fnnnd skeleton on Roof

Much excitement was caused among
the residents at Fifth and Pine streets
last evening, when a skeleton packed
lin a box was found upon the roof OF
No. 613 East Fifth street Supposine
IA murder had been committed, the
bones were taken TO the police station
by officers, where they were latel
claimed by George II. Atkinson, a medi-
cal student at Jefferson College, whg
had put them on the roof to bleach.
Evening journal., 1901-03-20
ARMED MEK GUARDING
GEORGETOWN From SMALLPOX
sneaIaI DI.naleh Io EglnIng Iaurasl

Special Dispatch to Evening Journal
Georgetown, March 2O.-At a special
metng OF the Town Councl held last
night. it was decided TO place armed
guards ON the roads leading into this
town from seaford. Laurel, Concord
Dalmar and any other town where
smallpox is known, or supposed, 20 ex'
ST.
All citizens have been ordered 10 gei
yaoclnated before Saturday or pay 1
fine Of $40 and costs
Evening journal., 1901-03-20
In rheIr New onnrtera

j. c.. johnson & Son are now located
in their new quarters, at the northeast
corner of Sixth ana King streets. They
have a large stock Of stoves and house
hold furnishing goods, and those desir-
ing supplies in these lines viii lnd
|it to their interest to give them a call.
Their leading stove. the famous
Othello range. shows its popularity in
the fact that nearly two thousand arc
In use in Wilmington and vicinity
alone.
Evening journal., 1901-03-20
NEW COMMISSIONERS WE'RE
REFUSED SEAT In LEVY COURT
Old Body Believes appointments Of McSSrS Elliott and
Willis Are Illegal and May Insist on Court
Interpreting the Law appointing Them
MRS. PENNINGTON DEAD
AFTER A LONG ILLNESS
sDoclai 70 The Evenlng IournaL

Dover. March 2O.-Mrs. John 3. PEN
ington. aged - years, wife Of the for
mtr congressman, was found dead IN
bed IN the Capitol Hotel this morning.
For the past two years she had been
in nl-health, suffering from consump-
tlon.
She was the mother OF Mrs. John p.
Dmning, and Mrs. Joshua D-arc,
who were killed by eating poisoned
candy sent 60 Mrs. Dunning by Mrs.
Cordera Botiin. OF California.
Evening journal., 1901-03-20
onndidntea For Commander

Members Of the G. A. r., Depart
ment OF Delaware, will hold their an
nual encampment ia Smyrna on May 2
An active canvass for the position OF
department commander is being made
john W. Worral, Of Post No. 8, al
Pleasant Hill. and John Garner, OF
Post No. 9, at Smyrna, are the candi
dates.
Evening journal., 1901-03-20
ReaI Worlh ror linrd Cash

Our Paint is an easy proposition.
For Just regular prices-same as you
pay for worthless paint-we give you
the best paint that money can buy.
Paint that's pure all the way through. I.
paint that means business every min
nte IL satisfies and contents you
and it saves You money. Do you know
it's merits? If not go or send TO Bryan s,
l07 West Eighth street, and get a trial
order. Call both phones.
Evening journal., 1901-03-20
Transrerred 70 WIImIneton

William Livermore, operator at La.
mokin station, has been transferred to
the train dispatchsr's Office in VII
mington. He frequently has been sum
moned here in cases Of emergency, and
this transfer win most likely be per-
manent.
Evening journal., 1901-03-20
Fire in a Hosiery Factory

At an early hour this morning q
slight blaze occurred in the Whining
ton Hosiery factory No. s09 Lancastel
avenue. caused by dry box taking fire
THE flames were eNtnguished by EN-
ployes. but the Weccacoe Company re
4sponded to a still alarm.
Evening journal., 1901-03-20
stin Investigating Case

D5tective Bernard ]. McVey return
led from Harrington last evening. whers
he had been working on clues furnish
led by anonymous letters in the Hearn
murder case. He said he had called
upon the persons specified in the let
ters. and that it Is probable that an
other arrest VIII be made before the
end Of the week.
Evening journal., 1901-03-20
Working on Murder Case

State Detective Bernard J.. McVey
left for Harrington, at IL o'clock this
morning, and will continue the inves-
litigation of clues on the Hearn murder
case. Mr.. McVey refuses TO disclose
any facts in his possession, but Is con-
fident the mytery will be unravelled.
Evening journal., 1901-03-20
chareed with nrunl.enness

Frank P. Geyer, who for twenty-five
years has been connected with the de-
tective force of the Philadelphia Po-
lice Department, was summoned before
the Philadelphia Police Board ysster-
day to answer a charge Of being in
toxicated while on duty. preferred by
Superintendent Quirk Detective
IGeyer is well-lnown in police circles
I'm this city
Evening journal., 1901-03-20
Locnred Dress snIt case
tsxa Il

Michael J. Sharkey, proprietor Of the
Lafayette Hotel has located the dress
suit case owned by II. L. Wyman, a
guest of the hotel which disappeared
some days ago. It was taken by mis-
take by Samuel Starr, of New York.
Evening journal., 1901-03-20
Steamer ReIng overhauled

In the yards of the Harlan and Hol-
lingsworth Company. the Mallory Line
steamship Rio Grande, Captain A. ID.
Johnstone. arrived and is undergoing
a thorough overhauling. Superintcnd-
ent Thomas Hall. of the engineering
department of the company, arrived in
Wilmington yesterday to look over the
work of repairs and is a guest at the
clayton House.
Evening journal., 1901-03-20
New Company viii Crush ores

Directors of the General Concen-
trates Company. chartered in Dover
yesterday. are c. L. Simpson and A.
Parker Nev'n. Of New York, and
Horace c. Knowles. Of this city. The
company will manufacture improved
machinery for crushing ore and OD-
ltainlng mlnera.s thereirom.
Evening journal., 1901-03-20
soldier Boy Writes Of skirmishea

General John p. Donahae has re-
ceived a letter from his son. Edward
~. Donahoe a member of Irclp b.
First U. S Cavalry. now in the Philip
pine Islands Mr.. DOnahCe writes ci
having engaged in a few Skin pa.shes
out Of which he came without nju-y
He Is enjoying good health.
Evening journal., 1901-03-20
Another Eire in CandY store

Another fire was discovered early
this morning in the candy store of G.,
Meras, of No. III Market street. which
did slight damage. The blaze was
caused. &c is supposed, by a painter
wrapping up his overalls and leaving
them in a tight bundle, which caused
spontaneous combustion.
Evening journal., 1901-03-20
Reee,ved the Reward

Thomas Lapslsy. of No. % East
street. who found the
body Of Henry e Sabterthwaite In the
north race on Monday of last week
has received tine S100 reward offered by
Chief Massey in behalf of the family
Evening journal., 1901-03-20
wisconsln's Former Attorney Genera
90 Lecture Here

on Wednesday evening. March 20,
the Hon. Charles F. Whelen, former
.attcrney-general Of Wisconsin and an
orator of unusual ability. will lecture
on the Order Of Modern Wo0dmen of
America, in r. o. II. Hail. Opera House
Building. The public is invited.
Evening journal., 1901-03-20
nenth nr MiIIiam n. CHIC

William T. Giles, p years old,
father Of Mrs. Ida Vincent, Mrs. Mamie
Rowe and Mrs. Lizzie Drew, of this
city, died in his home In Elkton, on
Monday night
Evening journal., 1901-03-20
Mnminrtnninn Rnra Cnverna

r. c. Bradford has purchased the
Newmarket Endless Caverns, in the
northeastern part of Rockingham
county, Virginia and viii organize a
company for the purpose of converting
the caverns into a first class Summer
resort. ssxsi
Evening journal., 1901-03-20
WIN Give Farewell smoker

In the old house of the East Sid
Republican Club a farewell smoke
will be held tomorrow night An en-
j0yable program has been arranged.
Evening journal., 1901-03-20
having Traoks on Bridge

Workmen of the Wilmington City
Railway Company are laying tracks
on Washington street bridge to-day.
The bridge is not closed to travel.
Evening journal., 1901-03-20

To Prevens Pneumonia ana Grip
Laxative Bromo- -Quinine removes the
cause.
Evening journal., 1901-03-20

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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-03-22
CONDEMNS CONDUCT ON
OCEANIC.

Rev. Thomas Aldred, q local preacher
OF the Methodist Episcopal Church In
Nashville, Tenp., arrived at New York
on Wednesday on the steamship Ocean
ic and said he was sorely shocked BY
what he had been forced to see and
hear.
"The moral Influences prevailing on
this Ship" he said, ''sre most pernic'
ious. The chief amusement in the
smoking room ia betting and open
gambling. Night after night saw
passengers playing for high stakes. Iu
the second cabin reading room it was
disgusting to see young passengers Of
both sexes indulging in kissing and
embracing. Every dark corner had its
couple, lovemaking most scandalously
and liberties were taken which would
not be permitted In any gentleman'f
parlor. In the retired portions Of the
decks it seemed to be just as bad and
down In the steerage they had q dance
on Sunday night. 1t seems to me the
officers should stop such offensive Coz
duct.
"While all this is tolerated, 1t does
not seem possible to obtain the neces.
ssry consent to hold O church service
or an evangelistic meeting on board,
even on Sunday. ] requested permits
sion last Sunday to have G. r. Carnes,
an evangelist, who had been cooperat'
ing With Meyers, the Eoglish Moody,
to hold q STR vice and 1t was refused"
Officers of the ship deny the charges
Mr.. Robert Bruce Ismay, at tbs bead
of the White Star Line. came over on
the Ocesnic. He said:
"This is the first 1 have heard o.
these charges, but shsll certainly In
yestigate them. / did not frequent the
smoking room during the voyage and
therefore cannot speak from persona
knowledge, but 1 doubt II there was
habitual gambling there for high
stakes"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-03-22
VIRGINIA NEWS.

Mrs. Ada Rosson. wife OF city ser
geant w. L. Rossop, Of Culpeper, died
there yesterday, aged 80 years.
Congressman Swanson opened per-
manent headquarters yesterday in his
contest for the governorsbip. Senator
Martin Ia much interested in Swanson q
campaigo, and has avowed his purpose
of aiding him to the best OF his ability.
Rouss City Hall, one Of the hand
soonest and costlits. structures 10 ibis
State. was formally dedicated in Win
chester lest night with appropriate
ceremonies. The City Hall has Just
been completed OF q cost OF 500, OO0 to-
ward which Mr.. Rouss gave $50, QUO
1t Is four stories 10 height and is OF the
Flemish style of architecture.
Mr.. John r. Williams, president and
| one OF the principal owners oil the
Buckingham State Quarry Company,
| and president OF the Southern Trust
Company and Savings Bank, OF Rich
mond, died there suddenly at his resi-
dence yesterday afternoon. Mr.. Will
liams was on the street at the time at
tending to business. He was about 5S
years old.
There was an alarm OF smallpox at
J Broad Run station a week ago to-
day. DR.. Samuel Msphis was sent by
order OF the court to take charge of the
| patients, should there be any. DR..
Maphis says he found an eruption on
[ several men who had come from Louisa
county to work in the sawmill at or
near Broad Run which resembled prick
~ ash poison, but there was not the
slightest symptom Of smallpox.
The splendid esrate of the late Dr.
Rchard o. Morris, 10 the Green Springs
section OF Louisa county, was sold al
public auction yesterday. The pur-
chaser was George A. Brown, OF Pltts'
burg, and the price paid was Sl6,3OO
This property was sold to John a
Chanler, former husband OF Amelie
Rives, for $25 900. and the sale now IL
under decree of court. MIR. Chaniei
never paid the full price.
Representatives from Winchester to
Harrisonburg met at New Market yes.
terday to induce the Baltimore and
lOhio Railroad to build connecting
link between Strasburg and Harrison
burg. The sentiment was unanimous
'ly favorable for extension and some
| rights of ways were assured. Promi'
nent committeeman from Stsunton
Winchester and intermediate points FOL
promoting the object will be sent te
| Raltimore nexL month
I Mrs. Lucy A. McIlwaine died at hel
residence 10 Petersburg yesterday
Mrs. McIlwaine bad been in feeble
health for q number OF years. She wal
widow of the late r. d. McIlwaine,
daughter of the Rev. Theodrick Pryor
the eminent Presbyterian divine, ant
a sister OF Judge Roger A. Pryor, o
New York. She was q mother Of STATE
Senator w. B. McIlwsine, DR.. r. d
McIlwaine, Mrs. II. E. Davies and Mrs
~. w. Friend, Of Petersburg; A, G. Nc
Ilwaine, of New York, and Mrs. ID. B
Fl. Schaff, OF New Orleans.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-03-22
NEWS OF THE DAY.

The Filipinos have burned the vii
lage OF Ugns. province OF South llocos.
May Comstock drowned herself 10
Chicago yesterday because she dreaded
to ask her wealthy father for u to pay
a debt.
Governor Smith, OF Maryland,
signed the new election bill last night.
This will probably disfranchise 5O,OV
ifliterste negro voters.
The House OF Lords yesterday adopt
ed Lord Salisbu1y's motion to appoint
q committee to revise the Kings anti
Roman Catholic ascension oath.
Fire Commissioner John J. Scannell
announced in New York yesterday
evening that he had decided to agree to
the conditions stipulated for by Tnos,
| w. Lawson, of Boston, that the pro-
posed race between the trotters, Inc
Abbott and Boralma should be for tour
heats out OF seven.
Hon. w. J. Bryan's paper, The Com
moner, in Lincoln, Neb., reprints let.
ter from ex.President Cleveland aud
criticises him severely. Under the cap
ton six Dollars Reward" he refers to
Mr.. Clevelsnd's expression. "a return
to democratic principle" and offers the
ex. President Sc for definition Of what
he means.
W. T. Sapp. the famous ossified man,
OF Lebanon, KY, died at Albuquerque,
N. NJ, yesterday. While still a child
Sapp's muscular tissues entirely wasted
away, and every joint in the body, ex.
cept those Of the left shoulder and oil
tho huuus, became rviidincu. Fvs oe
years the helpless statue OF the man
has been on exhibition.
Andrew Carnegie arrived in London
yesterday, where he talked quite freely
regarding his gifts to New York and
Pittsburg. repeating his statement that
be had just begun to give away bis
surplus wealth and did not propose to
stop; he declined to consider the talk
of bis candidacy for Mayor Of New
York, and praised the officials OF New
York.
Andrew Carnegie, who has Just arrived at
London, says he would accept the Msyoralty
nomination of New York city. He says that
he will devote the remainder OF bis life to
study Of the best means Of using his immense
fortune, as we'll as in travelling.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-03-22
Sultan Enters a Protest.

Constantinople, March 22.-The Sui
tan's government has received from
tho British foreign Office notification
that Great Britain has just annexed
seven islands in the Red Sea near Alden,
which is already British possession,
aud has bestowed the title OF Sultan on
three chiefs heretofore subject to the
Porte. The British have also laid a
railroad to connect Alden with points
adjoining their new possessions, the
railroad being within former Turkish
territory. The Sultan does not dare to
assert bis title by force. but he may ap-
peal to Russia for Intervention and pro-
lection. The islands will give England
absolute control of the Rad Sea route
to the Orient.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-03-22
Some of the Alexaudria county peo.

Some OF the Alexandria county peo-
pie who have business here are absent
today, engaged in elections for dele gates
to the con stitutionsl convention 10 their
State.
None OF the Virginia republicans who
% ied through here on their way to
Richmond to attend the recent meeting
of the republican committee OF their
State, has returned. and 1t 10 supposed
that they are engaged In selecting can
dIdates for the coming convention In
all the close counties of that State.
A startling charge was made today
before the Comptroller OF the Treas.
ury by Hopkins & Hopkins. attorneys
for the American Ammunition Com
p,ny. It Is 10 the effect that in
July. 1899. Gen. Burlington, Chief
OF Ordnance, q. 8. A., grant d
o, the briggs Seabury Gun and
Ammunition Company Of New
Jersey permission to use the Frapkiord Ar.
senal at Philadelphia for the manufacture OF
! guns and ammunitoa for the Columbian
government. 1t is charged that the Drggs-
| sesbuiy Co. manufactured there, under their
permission, "a six-pounders, "a eight ponnd.
ers and 1000 shells which were delivered
to the Columbian government for cash, being
cent there in the Atalsnts, Gou!d's converted
yacht.
1t is stated by postal people here today
that the mails not only to the larger cities
but to the smaller ones were mover in worse
condition than they are now. Subscribers to
the Gazette here say they are informed thai
their papers are mailed at six p. m. every
evening, tut though Alexandria is only seven
miles of, they are fortunate If they receive
them the next afternoon; but that they are
content, as they hesr that such Is the case in
New York and the larger cities.
General Wilson, chief Of engineers has az
pointed board Of engineer officers to consld
or the subject of new bridge across the 20
tomsc river just above the presens Ions
bridge, and to replace that bridge, In accord
ance with the provisions of the act approved
| February last.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-03-22
VACATED THE DECREE.

Domestic ipfelicities were aired at
considerable length yesterday in Equity
Court No. 2, Washington. In connection
with the suit OF Ether M. Gregory
against her husband, Samuel B.
Gregory, for separate maintenance and
support. 10 her complaint Mrs.
Gregory alleged that her husband was
unkiDd and cruel to her and that he is
addicted to the use Of intoxicating
liquor. She also complained that be
stayed out late of nights without her
knowing Of bis whereabouts. The par
ties, it is stated, were married 10 this
city on October 8, 1894.
Besides asking for separate mainte.
nance, Mrs. Gregory petitioned the
court to give her the custody OF Fred.
erick William Gregory, five.yesr-old
son. That was granted on the pre-
sentaton of the petition.
Soon after the proceedings were filed
and after the testimony OF several wit
nesses had been taken, Mrs. Gregory,
through her attorney, Campbell Car
ripgton, caused the proceedings to be
Jicnie1oJ.
10 an affidavit filed by Gregory
March IL. asking the court to revoke
the order dismlssing the proceedings.
the petitioner asks that the custody OF
his son, Frederick William, be awarded
to him. He further states that he
does not desire to say any
thing against the moral charac-
ter Of bis wife, but declares that the
child Ia not 10 the midst of proper sur
rouudings. Gregory slso declares that
his wife refused to allow him to see the
child when he visited her home. Ii was
stated in court that since the fling OF
the motion OF Gregory 10 vacste the
order Diminishing the proceedings, Mrs.
Gregory had left the city with the child.
After hearing testimony, in the form
Of sffidavits, bearing on the subject,
Justice Bradley signed an order vacat'
ing the decree Diminishing the proceed
ING for support and maintenance brought
by Ms. Gregory.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-03-22
Foreign News.

Tien sin, March 22.-Io accordance
with the agreement between Great
Britain and Russia, the British and
Russian sentties withdrew from their
respective posts at the disputed railway
siding at five o'clock this morning.
Bloom ontein, March 22.-Heavy
fighting is reported going on at Thabs
N'chu, between Fourie's commando OF
Beers and strong force of British. IL
Ia not yet known which has the adj.
vantage.
London, Mar. 22.-Queen Alexan-
dris started for Copenhagen today.
King Edward accompanied her Msjesty
to the Victoria Station, where he babe
her farewell.
Madrid, Mar. 22.-Padrewski, the
pianist, who has been making tour OF
Spain, received dispatch while at
Bilboa today, stating that Hippolyte,
bis only son, was dead, at Warsaw.
Padrews at once started for Warsaw.
He will 10 into mourning for one year,
during, which time he will not nerform
10 public.
Berlin, March 22.-The Kaiser won't out
for exercise this morning 1t being the fret
time he has gone out since he was attacked
BY the epileptc Weiland.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-03-22
FAIRFAX NOTES.

Mr.. Marshall King and Mr.. Harvey
Kersey, of Alexandria, were the guests
on Sunday of Mr.. r. c. L. Moncure.
Captain Joseph E. Willard and family
who spent portion OF the winter in
Europe, returned to Layton Hall, their
beautiful home here. last week.
The persion board will meet here on
Monday, April Let, to consider appli-
cations for pensions and to revise the
list of pensioners as at present constl-
tuted. The Board of Supervisors will
meet here the same day.
In the County Court on Monday the
regular grand jury was empaneled and
sworn, with B. F. Johnson, esq. rs the
foreman, and returned true bill OF in
dictment against George Kelly for horse
stealing; and two against Frank Snug
rue for grand larceny. The grand jury
failed to fod true bill against Newton
F. Sher for an assault with intent to
kill, on J. P. Davis.-[Herald.