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The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1902-03-13

Mr.. C. j Miller, President of the
Miller Mfg. Co., at Ellisviile, was a
visitor here yesterday and paid this
office a brief business call.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1902-03-13

A j. MAxEY, Town Clerk.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1902-03-13

Mr.. A. G. Brown, of Perry county,
is the guest of his soG-in-laW, Mr.. C..
II. Bullock this week and looking after
his property here.
Evening journal., 1902-10-25
SLICK SWINDLER
OPERATING HERE
Secured Money From Several
Wilmingtonians and Mys-
teriolisly Disappeared
POLICE ARE LOOKING FOR HIM

Represented Himself to BE a Student
for the Ministry and Used the Name
Of the Rev. Hugo PafT to Futher His
Interest
The police authorities are looking fer
nm impostor who has been collecting
money from German residents In this
city, representing himself to be a rela-
tive Of the Rev. Hugo Pom. Of Sacred
Heart Church. He succeeded in getting
money from several unsuspecting per-
sons yesterday, among whom was Mrs.
Philip Eberhardt. Of No. S04 West
Fifth street.
When seen this morning Mrs. Eber-
hardt said that the man represented
himself to be a student for the minis
try, and said he would be ordained In
three years. He read letter signed by
the Rev. Hugo Poff authorizing him 10
collect ST. Mrs. Eberhardt offered to
give the stranger forty-five cents, all
the change she had at the time, but he
frankly refused to take Il, saying her
name had been put down for one dol
lar. Having nothing smaller than a ten
dollar note, Mrs. Eberhardt gave 1t tc
the stranger, who oqered TO get II
changed. He went TO the coffee roast
ing establishment OF Herman Gossen
few doors from the home of Mrs
Eberhardt, and asked for change, bu'
when told TO wait a few minutes quick
lv loft tho t,1oeo and dfuornoafsnd
When seen by a reported this morn
in gthe Rev. Hugo Poff said the maj
was an impostor, and that he had In
formed as many of his parishioners a
possible not to give him any money.
Evening journal., 1902-10-25
DELEGATES HOME
FROM CLEVELAND
Wilmington Nj. Z. Conference
Represented at Mission
airy Conference
FIRST MEETING OF THE KIND

Tho Rev. Charles A. Grise, Of Easton.
Nd. formerly stationed at Union NJ. u.
Church, This city, has returned from
Cleveland, Ohio. where he attended the
first general missionary convention
ever held in this country. Mr.. Grise
was a delegate to the convention from
the Eastern District, and with him
were r. A. II. O'Brien, of Mt. Salem M.
E. Church, representing the Whining
ton M. +. Conference; the Rev. j. IL.
Bucham, OF Townsend, and Mrs. Cook,
of SeafOrd.
About twenty-five hundred delegates
were present and addresses were made
on missionary work in India. China,
Japan. Africa. South America and the
Philippine Islands The Rev. ]. II.
Gouchn, president of the Woman's s
College. in Baltimore. asked the con-
gregation to subscribe a fund of $780,
O0u for emergency work in addition to
the usual collection of sl.500.O00 and
S3UU000 was subscribed.
IL is expected that within a short
time this amount will be increased TO
one-half million dollars.
Evening journal., 1902-10-25
BRYANlENDEAVOR PRESIDENT
Conve ation Comes to Close After Sue
cessful Three Days Session

Georgetown, Oct 25.-The Delaware
Christian Endeavor Union closed
its thirteenth anDual conven-
ton after three days scs-
sion here last night, the closing ad-
dress being delivered by Professor
Amos r. Wells, OF Boston, his sub
ject being Does 1t Pay?" At a rousing
rally Of union workers in the after
noon, under the direction of Mrs. L. j..
Holson. Of Georgetown; Grant Shields,
State superintendent of Junior Work
for Pennsylvania, delivered an ad-
dress.
One of the features OF the convention
las been the singing of a large chorus
Of fifty voices. directed by the Rev,
James l.: Nichols, pastor of Second M.
P. Church, Wilmington.
These officers were elected: Presi-
dent. the Rev. y. Franklin Bryan.
Georgetown; vice-president, the Rev.
n. o. Gibson. Harrington; the Rev.
John S nape. Wilmington; Howard G..
Welch, Milford; David McHenry, VIII
mngton, the Rev II. Medley Price, Will
mington; f. L. Howard, Wilmington;
secretary, Edna V. Barker. Milford;
treasurer, Nora Hargrove, Dover; di-
rectors. Miss B. J. Peacock, Winning
ton; the Rev. S. ID. Hiley, Dover; f.
Margaret Norman, Lewes.
Evening journal., 1902-10-25
SUIT FOR SICK BENEFITS
Affairs of the American Assurance
Company May be Investigated

Attorney John f. Lynn has a claim
against the American Assurance Com
pany for six weeks sick benefit due a
clien1 Magistrate Flrancis Bradley
has several claims and it is understood
that there are many more against the
company.
1t was learned this morning that the
firm was a Delaware corporation, hav-
ing been incorporated with the follow
ing officers in 1900: A. II. Cahall, of
Hickman, Del, president; Thomas j.
Smith, Of this city, George w. Dorsey,
of New York; w. II. Morrison, of New
Castle IN. E Smith and o. G. Sutter,
of Rose Hill, and John III. Brown, OF
Philadelphia.
Under the law Mr.. Lynn cannot bring
a suit against the company before a
magistrate in New Castle county, as
the president of the concern resides in
Kent county. It will therefore be
necessary to institute proceedings in
Superior Court or enter suit against
President Cahill before a Magistrats
in Kent county.
Insurance Commissioner Marshall will
probably make an investigation next
week
Evening journal., 1902-10-25
WILL ELECT A NEW BISHOP TODAY
Man for Second Episcopal District to
be Named by the General
Conference

mornings session Of the Union
A. NJ A.. General Conference was
taken up with the discussion OF the
election OF a bishop. Many speeches
were made and Bishop Ruley, in an
address. advised the ministers present
to vote for whom they thought would
be able to do the most work for God,
and not the fellow who had been whis-
pring to them TO vote for him.
He said: when / was elected never
asked a man in the conference TO vote
for me, but thought IL the Lord want
ed me to be bishop, he would attend 10
my election. ! want the election 10 be
fair and square, and the man who can
do the most work for Christ is the man
/ want elected"
A resolution was then passed to eject
a bishop, which will be chosen at the
session this afternoon for the second
Episcopal district
Evening journal., 1902-10-25
WANTS PRISONERS RELEASED
West Chester Attorney Threatens 10
Cause Trouble for Constable
|. W. Smith

Unless two prisoners arrested by
Constable j. w. Smith. OF Mil Creek
hundred, are released, Attorney w. S.
Harris, OF West Chester, threatens 60
cause trouble for the constable. The
prisoners are Charles II. Wilson and
Ella Brown, both colored, charged with
murderous assault, who are now In the
wOrkhouse.
Harris contends that the prisoners
were arrested by Constable Smith In
Pennsylvania. and brought into Della
ware without requisition papers be-
ing obtained.
Mr.. Harris yesterday conferred with
Julian G. Walker, attorney fer Con-
stable Smith, about the case, and later
conferred with the two prisoners at the
workhouse.
Mr.. Walker stated this morning that
nothing had been done as yet and thai
the two prisoners were still IN The
I workhOuse.
Evening journal., 1902-10-25
CITY COURT CASES
Nathan Goldstein Was Fined S5 and
Costs for Peddling

In City Court this morning Benja-
min Millman, Tony AfonzO, P. Kanof-
sky Philip Fineman. Leroy Wolf and
Nathan Fineman, all boys, were ar
raigned ON a charge of stealing wire.
Agent Frank Stout, OF the S. p. G. c.,
asked the court ito hold the case up,
and his request was granted.
Bonnie CITImlish was assessed SO and
costs for trespassing on the property
OF Isaac Miller, No. 115 Market street
A fine Of 81 and costs was imposed
on Henry Jones, John Reddington and
Henry Harrington for drunkenness.
Upon application of the prosecuting
witness, the charge of disorderly con-
duct against Francis Stirlith, Frank
Lloyd and William Gallagher, three
boys, was dismissed upon payment OF
costs, which amounted to s1.20 in each
case.
The case of Fred Hodges, charged
with trespass, was continued until
Monday morning.
N. Goldstein was fined So and costs
for peddling without license.
Evening journal., 1902-10-25
DOwNES TO BE TRIED
Charged With Misappropriating Par
son Shapes Overcoat

There will be a mock trial at the
Delaware Avenue Baptist Church on
Tuesday night of next wsek, when
Deacon DOwnes will be tried on the
charge of stealing Parson Shapes over
coat The trial promises to be one of
the most amusing Affairs Of the kind
ever held in Wilmington, and a large
attendance is expected. Francis IL.
Hoffecker will be prosecuting attorney
and Harry Emmons will represent
DOwnes. John Neary will be clerk
of the court.
The indictment will be one Of the
most unique ever presented in this
State, and there viii also be a novelty
in the way Ofa jury, and one which was
never before recognized in Delaware.
Warden Meserve Will be on duty.
Evening journal., 1902-10-25
OFT TODAY.

Fashions, monthly home paper,
published by r. III. Scott, Is cut today
for November. This issue proves to
be a very attractive one. both from the
literary and fashion standpoints.
Among the interesting features is a
story by Constance Merrifeld, Sister
Annie" Other items of timely interest
are those about the new British am
bassador and his wife, and the next
Vanderbilt bride. Among the reguler
departments. all Of which ere interest
ing and up-to-date, those headed my
Indy's Boudoir." and The House
keeper" are unquestionably of great
interest Fashion is free for the asking
to the customers of r. II. Scott, 314
Market street
Evening journal., 1902-10-25
CHARTER MILL BUSY
One Million Dollar Mining Company
Incorporated at Dover
special to the Evening journal.

Special to the Evening Journal.
Dover Oct 25.-lThe following char
ters We're granted today:
Columbia Securities Company, WASH
ington. d. c.. loan money. capital,
$500, 600.
The reie Presse Printing Company,
Wilmington. general printing business,
capital $4,000.
Standard Metal File Company, TO
develope mining lands, capital 81 900, r
000 lnroTporators. c. r. Feuerer, Il.
p. Montague, A. IA Wanamalter, Phila-
delphia; Gardner Kimball, Whining
tom
Raymon Manufacturing Company, to
purchase letters patent covering manu-
facture of fixing devices, capital, $780,
600.
Orland Water and Light Company
OF WilliamspOrt, Pa, filed certificate
amendment
Evening journal., 1902-10-25
Sheriff Sells Much Property
Special to the Evenlng Journal.

The property OF the Wilmington Ice
and Coal Company was sold by Sheriff
Mcdaniel at public sale this morning
to Arthur w. SpIuance for $500
Other properties sold were as follows:
Property OF Mary Jane McCafferty, de-
ceased, at Second and Porter streets. to
Annie Briefly, for s1,7S5; William L.
Medholt, Jr., property at Nineteenth
and Washington streets, to Harry EN-
mons, for $4,000; property OF Clara l..
and Alfred u. Stevenson, at Fifth and
Spruce streets, to Salisbury, Ponder q
Curtis, for $4,000.
Evening journal., 1902-10-25
sHOW CAnn nAnNTING.

A department Of Show Card Painting
will be opened at the Evening School
of Goldey College, Tuesday, November
4. ]. Edward Reynolds. OF Snellen-
hurg's, who is well-lnown as an expert
and practical show card painter, will
be the instructor.
Such a department has long been
needed in Wilmington, and will be ap-
preciatod by merchants and clerks. A
limited number will be admitted to this
department, and enrolment will begin
this evening from Z 10 O'Clock.
Evening journal., 1902-10-25
FAMOUs PARK sIsTERs.

This notice is a general invitation TO
the public (no card invitations issued)
TO hear the world-famous Park sisters,
cornetists, mandolin, either and guitar
players, of New York, at West Presby-
terian Church, corner Eighth and
Washington streets, Wednesday even-
ing next, o ctober 20, 1902. They viii
be- assisted by Miss L. Elizabeth
-homas, impersonator and reader.
graduate Of Emerson College of Ora
tory, Boston, Mass admission free.)
Owing TO the great expense TO which
the committee in charge is put to bring
such rare talent to Wilmington, a large
silver piece is desired in the Offering.
Evening journal., 1902-10-25
DOVER OFFICIALS
MAY INVESTIGATE
Alexander Parker, Aged 10
Years, Died Suddenly
Last Night
DEATH SURROUNDED IN MYSTERY
Allegations Made That Young Alex
ander Was Attacked and Beaten by
a Crowd Of Boys on the Day He Be-
came lll

Crowd OF Boys on the Day He Be-
came III
Special to the Evening Journal.
Dover, Oct. 25.-Alexander Parker. 10
years old, a pupil Of the Dover public
school building in Queen street, died
during the night under circumstances
which may demand investigation by the
authorities.
On Wednesday afternoon Parker
came home from delivering some goods
for Mlchae Riley. Looclxerman street
mrchant, and told his mother that he
had bad headache, and would not do
anything more as he would have to 20
to bed. he became violently IN, and
symptoms of tetanus set I'm before Or.
w. i. Davis reached him. DIR. Davis ar
rested the tendency to lockiaw but
acute meningitis them made its APP
pearance and nothing could be done to
save his life. He was unconscious for
most of the time.
On the day Parker became IN man,
who did not give his name, called and
said that he had seem party OF boys
attack young Parker while ne was de-
livering goods to Father WaldronL at
Holy Cross parish house that when he
was starting away party OF school
boys set upon him and beat him and
threw him into the gutter. turning his
cart over upon him.
Edward Brown. stepfather of Parker.
did not credit the story, and says that
he saw no marks OF rough usage upon
the boy. DIR. Davis states that the boy s
trouble might have been caused by a
blow or blows upon the back of the
head although the death illness may
have been produced otherwise.
Evening journal., 1902-10-25
MASS MEETING OF COLORED MEN
West Side League Assemblies in
Haven M. &. Church and Hears
Addresses
Addresses

At the instance of the West Side
League, a mass meeting Of colored
voters was held in Haven NJ. E. Church
last night The Sixth Ward Repub..-
can Club, the c. M. f. Club. of South
Wilmington, and the G. NJ. T.. Club, OF
Wilmington, we're represented.
The speakers were City Councilman
Thomas E. Postles, District Commit
emen Charles II. Colburn, the Rev
NJ. b. Hendley, the Reys. II. G. Waters
and S. l. Nichols, Messrs. j. II. Wood.
len, Thomas Bird, Ellis Jefferson, John
c. Ringgold and John W. Bird. The
meeting was an enthusiastic one
Evening journal., 1902-10-25
woMEN's NIGHT AT Y. M. c. A.

Harry Stille morrison, The famous
boy traveller, who has several times
travelled around the globe, will speak
tonight at the Association Hall, his
subject being Working My Way
Around the World" This lecture Will
Lv free to the public, women included.
Mr.. Morlison's lecture tonight is in
connection with his address tomorrow
to men only on Christ and the Worlds
-,obility.' He has interviewed all the
crowned heads of Europe, and has a
nest interesting experience to relate.
Evening journal., 1902-10-25
STOLEN CLOTHES
ARE RECOVERED
Two Men Arrested in Balti-
more With Goods in
Their Possession

Chief of Police George Black received
a letter this morning from the Balti-
more police authorities saying that
two men, giving their names as Neu-
man and Staunton, were under arrest
there as suspicious characters. When
apprehended they had in their posses
sion a light overcoat marked James +.
Mullin & Sons, C-4l07, and two pairs
of trousers.
When seen this morning Mr.. Mullin
said that the garments had been stolen
from his store, and he would make a
charge against the men, who will be
brought to this city and tried for lar
ceny.
Neuman is well-known to the police
in Baltimore, having served a term In
jail in that city for shop-lifting in 1895
Evening journal., 1902-10-25
VII eve ENTgRTAINMENT

The Wilmington Turngemeinde will
give an exhibition of physical culture
under the direction of Professor II.
Widdel1ind, Sunday, October 20, at 81
o'clock p. m, in the Turn Hall. A.
number OF interesting events have been
arranged.
Evening journal., 1902-10-25
DOCTORS INTERVIEW OISCREDITED
Statement Made That Doctors and
Nurse Contracted Consumption
in Hosoital

In an interview with reporter of a
Phi. adelphia paper yesterday, a Phila-
delIIlia doctor makes the charge that
five doctors and three others contracs-
ed consumption in the Philadelphia
Hospital. Among them he mentions a
nurse, Miss Name Crawford, of this
city, who died several months ago. He
claims she contracted the disease while
working in the hospital.
Some of the local physicians are not
inclined to credit the statement as far
as it applies to Miss Crawford as six OF
seven members of her family died from
tuberculosis here within the past three
years.
Evening journal., 1902-10-25
MARKET FEATURELESS
Prices Were All Ready--Weekly Bank
Statement

Local brokers report that the stock
market was featureless this morning.
There was no London market, and the
market here was steady. The bank ue-
port follows:
Reyerses on October deposits. in
crease. S12I73,225; reverses ON deposits
other than U. s.. increase, sl2,l99,575;
loans, increase, S5,526,SO0; specie, dn-
crease, S14,920,5OO; legal tender, in
crease, $2,142.60O; deposits, increase.
$40 $50, 500; circulation, increase. ST.
272. 800.
Evening journal., 1902-10-25
HsLo rHeIR LAsr MEeTINe

What is believed to be the last meet
ing of the Board of Directors Of the
Philadelphia, Wilmington and Balti-
more Railroad Company was held yes
terday This company will within a
few days be merged with the Baltimore
and Potomac Railroad Company into
the Philadelphia, Baltimore and Wash
incfOn railroad.
Evening journal., 1902-10-25
vIeILANT FARMERS MEET

Association for Recovery Of Stolen
Horses and Mules Elects officers
The Farmers Association OF New
Castle County for the Recovery cf
Stolen Horses and Mules, neld its an-
nual meeting at the Fame Hose Fire
Company's engine house this morning.
After routine business had been
transacted the following officers were
elected: President, r. l. Armstrong;
vice-president, Isaac p. Foreman; sec
rotary and treasurer, G. w. Crossan.
The directors elected were as fol-
lows l. b. Foreman, Thomas p. Ly-
nam. A. Newlin, Harry Stafford and
Reuben Satterthwaite.
Evening journal., 1902-10-25
BIG SCHOONER
Gets OFF FLATS
Thomas Lawson Liberated
Yesterday-Too Large
for Coastwise Trade
SIAUCK BOTTOM SEVERAL TIMES
Was the Maiden Voyage OF Immense
Ship, Which Contained the Largest
Cargo of Coal Ever Shipped on One
Boat

Boat
The seven-masted schooner Thomasl
w. lawson, after being stuck in the
mud off this city for two days, was
tloated yesterday afternoon about 8
o'clock by the aid of a big tide, which
was caused by the heavy wind blowing
in a favorable direction, and three
tugs.
1t was feared for some time that it
would be necessary to lighter the big
ship, which was loaded with the largest
cargo Of ccal ever put aboard a boat.
She was on the fats for two days,
and the delay caused much incon-
venience to Boston coal merchants,
where sue was bound, they depending
on her arrival to supply the Clamoring
public with fuel.
Was Maiden Voyage
This was the maiden voyage of the
mammoth vessel, she having gone
empty to Philadelphia from the build
ers. Shipping men think she is too
large ior the coastwiee trade. All the
way down the river she struck the bot
tom from time to time
Too Big for River
The difficulties with which this yes
sea as ad to contend since launched,
induce shipping men to believe that il
ever operated successfully it must be
in the deep water trade.
Cherry Island fats at the present
time are one Of the most difficult points
of navigation between Philadelphia
and the sea. The channel is narrow
and shoal. While a steamship of the
Lawsons' draught could be forced
through the mud here without diff.
cuhy, it is not so with a sailing vessel
towing. The instant a sailing vessel
touches or gets near the bottom she
refuses to obey her helm, sheers of
and grounds. This alone has bsen tn,
trouble with the Lawson.
Evening journal., 1902-10-25
pIned Wlth warden Meserve

Warden Meserve, OF the New Castle
county worl1house on Thursday night
last gave a supper to a number OF his
friends. Those present we're: Attorney
General II. III. Ward, Deputy Attorney
General Robert II. Richards, Clerk OF
the Peace Winfield S. Quigley, Deputy
Clerk OF the Peace George Janvier, and
Court Stenographer q. c. Hardesty.
Evening journal., 1902-10-25
CAVE BYRNE THE LAUGH
colored Men He Was Addressing
Amused BY HIS Remarks.

William Michael Byrne's address to
colored men in Bantam's Hall last
evening was a TRADE against Regular
Republicans. When he charged them
with fraud the audience laughed at
him, remembering the evidences of
fraud in their own district at the last
primary election, as brought before the
Republican County Committee.
After the meeting one colored man
said in referring TO the speaker: Does
he think we would trust him? A short
time ago he was taking a position di-
rectly opposite to the one he is now
following. He is manifcsing much
evidence in us now, but he is SO
changeable. No one knows what he
viii do after while"
Evening journal., 1902-10-25
snecIal 10 Lhe EvenlnE Journal.

CTUCTIT T--V
Dover, Oct. 25.-iHarry A Richard
son. former Republican candidate for
Governor, who was instrumental in
bringing about Republican harmony
two years ago, expressed his intention
toley to -urpo,t Congressman i. Hes
Ter Bail for reelection. as against the
Union Republican candidate, William
Evening journal., 1902-10-25
Letters Granted Testamentary

At the office of Register of Wills
Crossan this morning, letters of adj
ministration on the estate of Ella A.
Halson were granted to Joseph w.
Jackson Letters testamentary on the
estate Of John w. Neaner were granted
John W. Neaner, Jr.
Evening journal., 1902-10-25
TIRED OF LIVING
William Toy, Aged TwentY-one Years,
Drank Laudanum

William Toy, aged 21 years, attempt
ed TO commit suicide at his home. No.
1914 West Second street. by taking
laudanum shortly before II o'clock
this morning.
He was found by the woman with
WON he was living in the house.
DR.. j. Harvey Spruance has been
working over the man since he was dis
covered, and thinks he will recover
domestic troubles are supposed to have
driven him to the deed.
Evening journal., 1902-10-25
DIR. L. HELSLER BALL is
LOGICAL CANDIDATE
II. A. Richardson

Michael Byrne.
Mr.. Richardson said: DR. Pail is the
logical candidate for Congress from
Delaware this year, and as such should
receive the vote of every Republican in
delaware, irrespective Of factional feel
irlg. Should this be agreed upon, am
confident it would mean Republican
control OF our state for many years 10
come
Evening journal., 1902-10-25
Prohihitionists TO Meet

A meeting Of the Wilmington Pro
hibition Alliance will be held in the
Board Of Trade rooms, Equitable Build
ing, on Monday evening. October q, at
s o'clock. Business Of importance will
be transacted.
Evening journal., 1902-10-25
ADDRESS ABOUT INDIANS
Mrs. Manross Spoke Before Junior
Guild at ST. Johns Church

Mrs. w. D. Manross made an ad-
dress before the Junior Guild Of St.
Johnis Church, in the parish house,
last night. The guild is composed Of
misses above the age of u years, and
is engaged in missionary work. At pres
ent the guild is preparing box for the
Sioux Indians in South Dakota
Mrs. Nanross, who is the wife OF the
rector Of st. Michael's Church, was for
merly engaged in missionary work
among the Sioux. She described the
life OF the Indian child from the time
It is a papoose until it leaves school
as a young woman of twenty years.
Evening journal., 1902-10-25
Red Mon 10 Attend Chureh

Officers and members Of Wawasat
Tribe Of Red Men, OF the Highlands,
will ATTEND services at Greenhill Pres
byterian Church tomorrow morning.
The Rev. Mr.. MdLean has prepared a
special sermon for the occasion.
Evening journal., 1902-10-25
FRENCH CLASSES.

Professor E. r. Perrot will be at
the Wilmington School Of Elocution
and Music. No. 915 Delaware avenue.
Wednesday evening from to 2, to ar
range classes in French Terms very
reasonable Private Instructions if de-
sired.
Evening journal., 1902-10-25
Founders DAY Observed

Founders Day is being observed at
the Ferris Industrial School this after
noon. An address will be made by Col
onel f. II. Nebeker. a. NJ, supor.n-
tendent of the school at Glen Mills, Pa.
The public in invited.