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Evening journal., 1902-05-09
STOCKHOLDERS SUED
FOR ASSESSMENTS
Receiver Of InSOIVent Alma. Kansas
Bank BriagS Action in United
States Circuit Court

Representing George c. Rankin. re-
ceiyer of the First National Bank of
Alma, Kansas, Andrew c. Gray brought
suit in the United States Circuit Court
yesterday against Charles r. Miller
and James Bailey. the executors of the
estate Of Robert H. Miller, deceased
Charles r. Miller and james Bailey,
trustees under the will of Robert III.
Miller. deceased, and the Equitable
Guarantee and Trust Company, their
surety. and Wilmer w. Miller. Annie
NJ Bailey. Elizabeth NJ. Bailey. Charles
r. Miller and r. Miller Bailey. AT
the same time suits at law were enter
ed on behalf of the same receiver
against Anna NJ. Bailey and Joseph H.
Bailey.
II was set forth in the bill that Rob
ert II. Miller was the owner of 15l
shares of the stock Of the bank. On
November p, 1900, the bank was de-
clared insolvent and Rankin was ap-
pointed receiver. The comptroller OF
the currency ordered an assessment OF
S44 per share upon tn stockholders OF
the bank for the purpose of paying its
debts. and this not being sufficient, a
second assessment Of $14.60 per share
was levied.
IL is asked that the people named be
required to pay the second assessment
and that they be restrained from dis
posing of any of the property until the
case can be heard 1t is probably the
first case Of the kind ever brought
here. 1901
Evening journal., 1902-05-09
Real Estate Transfers

The following real estate transfers
were recorded at the registry bureau
this morning. Allison n. KINNEY Ia
Robert A. 5. Brown, lot in Eastlake
near Monroe street, consideration 5000.
John A. Kelley TO Martha McComt
Bush, building on Howland near Clay.
ton street, consideration $780,
Adolph J. Kooch 10 Thomas Green
property on Seventh near Tatnall street
consideration $500.
Charles A. Taylor to Leonard 5. Dyer
brick dwelling ON Ninth near Poplar
street. consideration 81 400
Samuel w. Chippey to Maury James
two story brick house ON Searles between
Second and Third streets. consideration
$3.50
Alice Mitchell to Martha II. Mcdaniel
three story brick house on Ninth neal
Orange street, consideration SS,SS6.
Evening journal., 1902-05-09
RURAL CARRIERS
ARE APPOINTED
Will Begin Their Duties First
Of July
RECEIVED COMMISSIONS TO-DAY
Men Named Will Serve The Hoe
keSSin, New Castle and Newark
Routes
RECEIVED COMMISSIONS TODAY
Special to The Evening journal


New Castle. May 9.-This morning
the rural mail carriers for New Castle
hundred received their commissions.
r. A. Vallette was appointed for route
No. ], and Weldin Vining. No 2. They
will begin work on July /, but will be-
gin at once to familiarize themselves
with the routes and work in general.
The routes are as follows:
Route No. 1.-From the local
Office to IAmbson's; thence down
the river road to Rodger IS
Corner. to Farnhurst, to the Newport
road; Hogs Swamp. Christiana road,
Hare's Corner to New Castle, covering
twenty miles
The second route Is down the river
road. thence across country to Red
Lion. the Bear. State Road. Hares
Corner to New Castle. a distance Of
twenty miles.
Lawrence Whiteman, the car
rier for the additional route from
Newark. also was named this morn
ing llhis makes three rural routes
starting from Newark.
The two routes from Hockessin will
be served by Herman McVaugh and
Hiram Hlghfeld. They also received
their commissions today.
hTe superintendent for the rural de-
livery Of the State has not yet been
named II is expected. however, that
Clark Mensch, Of Magnolia, will be
named. II he passes the civil seIvic,
examination and properly qualities tC
ill the position.
Evening journal., 1902-05-09
SOLDIER GLOBE TROTTER
VISITS HIS HOME HERE
Brings Many CuriOS, Some Of Which
lie Presents to Railroad
Detective Jones

George B. Campbell, of Thirty-6fth
and Tatnall streets, who has been in the
United States marine service for more
than three years, has returned to his
home to visit his parents. Mr.. Camp
bell has just come ON the Philippines
where he was stationed for three years.
He has been all over the world and has
seen many strange lands and people. He
was on the United States cruiser Brook
lyn and accompanied that vessel when It
visited Australia last June during the
opening of Parliament when the present
Prince of Wales and party were there.
The Brooklyn was the first United States
battleship to enter an Australian port for
fifteen years and her presence caused
much comment.
Mr.. Campbell has many curios which
he obtained in China, the Philippines,
Spain, Australia and the many other
countries he has been in.
He presented to Detective Jones, who
is a great friend of his, several curious
articles which Mr. Jones says he would
not part with for any amount Of money.
Among them are two small ebony ele-
plants from China, Spanish fan, pair
of Chinese shoes. which Mr.. Jones says
he intends TO wear when at home, and a
small rickashaw or Chinese carriage
made of tortoise shell. The most curious
article is a pair of shoes worn by a Chi.
nese woman of the higher classes. They
are not more than two inches long and
artistically finished in silk.
Although Mr.. Campbell has seen mosi
Of the world during his time Of service
he is not anxious to enlist again. He has
ten months to serve yet when his time
will be up. He has to report in New
York tomorrow afternoon for duty. From
there he will go to Cuba for the flag rails
| ing
Evening journal., 1902-05-09
ST. PIERRE DESTROYED BY PIRE
French Cruiser Saves But Thirty Out Of
Twenty-Five Hundred

Paris, May 9.-The commander OF
the French cruiser Suchet has tele-
graphed to the Minister Of Marine, M.
de Lanessan, from Fort de France. Is
land of Martinique, under date OF
Thursday, May 8, at 10 D. m, as fol-
lows: Have just returned from st.
Pierre, which has been completely de-
strOyed by an immense mass of fire,
which fell on the town at about s
o'clock in the morning. The entire
population (about $4,000 souls) is sup
posed to have perished. l have brought
back the few survivors, about thirty
All the shipping in the harbor has been
destroyed by fire. The eruption con-
tinues."
Evening journal., 1902-05-09
SOLD OLD TROLLEY CARS
Too Powerful for MOtOrS-SeVeral Smaller
Cars Are Now Building

The Peoples Railway Company has
decided to sell all the big cars now in it's
possession. They require TOO much motor
power 10 propel them. The company al
ready has sold some of the cars and
they have been repainted in the car shops
Of the American Car and Foundry Com
pany
The Peoples Company is having a
number of smaller summer cars built in
the shops of the Jackson and Sharp
branch of the American Gar and Foun-
dry Company.
Evening journal., 1902-05-09
Eel From Elar Pole

While descending a flag pole he was
painting in Shellpot Park yesterday.
Alfred Leavey, of No. 61S Mexican
street. slipped and fell about 80 feet
He pitched headforemost toward the
ground, but turned over in the air and
landed on his feet in a flower bed. He
lost his balance and fell. striking his
hand ON rock. Leayey will finish
the work today
Evening journal., 1902-05-09
!. .PRoAIsIrIoNlsTs 10 MEeT
Annual Convention Will be Held IN
Y. M. c. A. Hall on May 20

The next regular meeting Of the vii
mington Prohibition Alliance will be
held in the hall. No. 1907 Market-street
on Monday evening, May u. at s o'clock
The Prohibition State Convention will
he held in the same hall on May 20 at II
o'clock. National Chairman Oliver Stew
art will be present and address the con-
vention.
\ mass meeting will be held in the hall
on the evening following the convention
to be addressed by Chairman Stewart,
who is recognized to be one of the ablest
advocates Of the prohibition of the sa-
LOOM A full attendance at the next
meeting Of The Alliance is desired to as.
sist III completing arrangements for the
convention and mass meeting.
Evening journal., 1902-05-09
ARRANGING FOR FUNNIEST
Turner's of Baltimore, Camden and
Atlantic City Will Attend

At last nights meeting of the COM
mittee in charge of the Turniest,which
is to open on June 13, it was an
nounced that the Turner's OF Balti-
more. Atlantic City and Camden have
accepted invitations to attend. The
parade committee decided TO adopt a
regulation campaign hat during the
fest.
Colonel William b. Norton was
chosen as chief marshal for the pa
rade.
Evening journal., 1902-05-09
FINED FOR ASSAULT
James Mcconnell Started Row on
New Castle Car

James Mcconnell was fined $40 and
costs In City Court this morning for
assaulting William T. Mansley on a
Wilmington and New Castle trolley
ear.
William Hiliard, colored. charged
with acting disorderly was fined 81
and costs.
Clarence Groome. colored, also
charged with acting disorderly, was
continued until tomorrow morning.
John Spoerl and Annie Perkins. col
ored. were fined 81 and costs for COZ
ner lounging.
Michael Kennedy, drunk and disor
DERBY. was fined 81 and costs. The fol
lowing sentences were imposed fol
drunkenness; Anton Hopf. Michael
Roach. Frank Harris. 81 and costs.
Evening journal., 1902-05-09
ARCHBISHOP CORRIGAN BURIED
Many Bishops Took Part in the Imposing
Cer0m6nV

New York, May 9.-The funeral OF
Archbishop COrrigan today was an
event memorable in the annals of To-
cal Catholic history. Six archbisnops
andsnearly three times as many bishops
participated in the elaborate services,
and the number Of priests and clergy
who took part in or witnessed the
ceremonies did not fall short of 1000.
Evening journal., 1902-05-09
Gives Another Library

Taunton. Mass, May AT last
nights meeting of the City Council, a
communication from Andrew Carnegiel
was read. Offering to the city a 100000
public library, on condition the city
furnish a suitable site and appropriate
at least $4,000 annually for its sup
port.
Evening journal., 1902-05-09
Queen WiIheImina ImprovIng

Het Loo, Holland, May 9.-The inn
provement in the condition Of Queen
Wilhelmina continues. The bulletin
issued from the Palace this morning
reads: The night was passed quietly
There was no further increase in tenn
perature. The nourishment taken was
sufficient The Queens condition is de-
cidedly satisfactory"
Evening journal., 1902-05-09
Returned Missionaries to Speak

In Asbury M. f. Church, Third and
Walnut streets, on Sunday morning re-
turned missionaries from Bulawayo
Matabeleland. Africa, will speak, sing
in African dialect, and exhibit curios
The curios will consist of bracelets
charms and other trinkets. All are in
vited to come.
Evening journal., 1902-05-09
Big Cannon Skinned

An immense gun passed through the
Pennsylvania station to-day on fiat car
which was attached TO a freight thrain.
The cannon took up the entire length Of
the ear. II was of the II inch type and
caused much comment among the persons
standing at the station.
Evening journal., 1902-05-09
Bic Plant Will Not Close

It has been reported during the last
few days that the Harlan and Hol-
lingsworth Company would shut down
its plant until the pending suit is set
tied. A representative Of the company
says that there is no truth in it.
Evening journal., 1902-05-09
RAILWAY HAS ANOTHER SUIT
Fourteen Entered Against Peoples S
Line Since Last May

Attorneys Reinhardt and Richards
this morning entered suit against the
Peoples Railway Company for injuries
received by John G. Mearns. who was
injured in the accident on Sixth street
on May 30. 1901. Mr.. Mearns received in
ternal injuries and sprained leg. When
the accident occurred he was thrown
from the car and knocked senseless. A
peculiar thing was when he was picked
up the pockets of his clothes were found
TO be full of glass.
In their bill the attorneys have not
named the amount of damages that they
will ask for.
This makes fourteen suits which have
been entered against the company since
the accident.
Evening journal., 1902-05-09
PRESIDENT OF HAITI RESIGNS
Congress Will Assemble at Port Au Prince
and Elect Successor

Port-au-Prince, Haiti, May Cen
eral Tiresias Simon Sam, President Of
the Haitian Republic, has resigned his
office.
The Haitian Congress will assemble
May II to elect his successor.
Evening journal., 1902-05-09
Fireman Loses Gold sadee

J. II. Smith. of the Friendship Fire
Company. reports that he has lost his
gold badge bearing the above company 5
name. as well as his initials. Mr.. Smith
values the ensigma highly and promises
a suitable reward for its return.
Evening journal., 1902-05-09
Comment on ealI Gronnds

The new ball grounds Of the Will
mington A. a. team cause much COM
ment from those who have visited it.
The grand stand and the diamond are
laid out to the best advantage
Evening journal., 1902-05-09
THE HANOVER $3.50 SHOE.

Modern methods. an economical sys-
tenn OF manufacturing and the elimi-
nation Of the jcbber's and retailers
profit by selling direct to the consumer
have made The Hanover $3.50 possible.
704 Market street.
Evening journal., 1902-05-09
Adjutant Appointed

Joshua S. Litzenburg has been ap-
pointed assistant adjutant and quar-
termaster- general by John c. Garner,
tho new department commander of the
g. A. II. He is one Of the -known
veterans in this city.
Evening journal., 1902-05-09
Building Reading Barge

The frame work on the Zig railroad
barge which the American Car and
Foundry Company is building for the
Reading Railroad Company, is almost
completed. The new boat will be rushed
to completion.
Evening journal., 1902-05-09
cuclists COLLIDE Wlth lean

While riding a bicycle last evening
Holley Massey, aged IA years, of No.
II East Eighth street, and Lawrence
Macklin, aged II years, of No. 1913
Poplar street, were injured by collid-
ing with team in Kirkwood street
near Tenth. Neither was seriously
hurt
Evening journal., 1902-05-09
AuxIIlarY Redeems Promise

True to its promise. the Ladies'
Auxiliary Of the Young Mems Chris
tian Association has contributed 81
600 to the mortgage and improvement
fund of the association. The auxiliary
pledged that amount some time ago.
Evening journal., 1902-05-09
Operators win Not ArbitrateVIgI

Scranton. Pa, May 9.-When the
bled this morning, it is stated that
President Mitchell informed them that
the operators have refused TO arbitrate
the difficulties as the labor leaders
proposed yesterday No concessions
have been granted, and the situation is
unchanged,
Evening journal., 1902-05-09
Entertainment at West End

At the West End Reading Room last
night Arthur c. Humphrey gave an ex-
hihition in electrical psychology for the
benefit of DUPONT Post, No. 2, c. A. r..
Several other specialties were given.
Evening journal., 1902-05-09
NATIONAL GUARD NOTES
No New Companies to be Organized
This Year

Captain A. f. Matlack. of Company
e. N. G. d.. has been persuaded to re-
main in the service.
Adiutant-Genoral Wickersham said
no new companies would be formed in
the State for a year at least. There
ARE seven companies now and no more
can be maintained with the present ap-
propTlation.
Evening journal., 1902-05-09

Now is the time for Refrigerators,
Ice Chests and Porch Rockers, and
Adairs. 2O7 Market street. is the
place to get them 10 per cent off on
all cash GALES.
Evening journal., 1902-05-09
Cows at Public Sale

Frederick Klair will have another
sale of fine COWS at his farm. near
Centreville. on Tuesday. May 90 Forty
head of fresh COWS and springers and
five stock bulls will be offered.
Evening journal., 1902-05-09
win Address Young Friends

DR.. William I. Hull, Of swarthmore
College, will speak at the meeting Of
the Young Friends Association in
Friends School, Fourth and West
streets, tonight. His subject will be
Children of the Poor"
Evening journal., 1902-05-09
Strawberries Plentiful in Market

Strawberries We're plentiful today in
market. They were rather high, but
the dealers think the price will take a
drop soon. The berries are big and
nice-looking. and the growers predict
big crop.
Evening journal., 1902-05-09
Women Crowd oul Smoker

Smokers who ride on open trolley cars
claim women crowd them out of the
seats reserved for them. This happens
every year.
Evening journal., 1902-05-09
THE HANoVER- $50 sH0E-

It is a pleasure 70 wear Hanover
Oxfords. because they fit perfectly. No
gaping at ankle or slipping in heel.
704 Market street.
Evening journal., 1902-05-09

SIS Parlor Suits. s45; $50 Suits, SS5;
$50 Suits. sSS. and s45 Suits for $35,
at Adair's. 2O7 Market street.
Evening journal., 1902-05-09
THE HANOVER $3.50 SHOE

Combines the three most important
points of excellence in shoes-ftting
qualities. style and durability. 7O4
Market street.
Evening journal., 1902-05-09
INSPECTED ELECTRIC WORK
Levy Courtmen and Arrowsmiih Re-
nresentatives Examine Bridge

Members Of the Levy Court and rep
resentatives of the Arrowsmith Com
pany yesterday afternoon visited Third
street bridge 1t developed that some
OF the wires and cables about the
bridge were carried away by vessels
passing through the draw while re-
pairs were being made.
The bill will be discussed at the
meeting Of the Levy Court on Tues
day.
Evening journal., 1902-05-09
no Won WANr 81 .n002

II so. every time you wind yoH
watch drop ten cents in The New
Idea" Savings Bank. Ask for booklet.
The Mutual Life. S37 Market street
Evening journal., 1902-05-09
suRPRIsE YouR WIFE

BY making the old house look new
Felton-Sibley paints will do It. Sold
by Cartmell. Sixth and Madison.
Evening journal., 1902-05-09
ADDICKS MIN
GATHER In DOVER
Block Plan for Extra Meet
ing Of Legislature
SESSION BEHIND CLOSED DOORS
Leaders and Advisers Of The Party
ThrODg HALL Of Representatives
and Hotel Richardson
Special to The Evening Journal.

Dover, May 9.-Union Republican as
semblymen arrived this morning on
every train. With them came their
advisers. Their object was for the dis
cussion Of the Regular Republican
propositions looking toward an extra
session.
The legislators seemed jolly. but pos
.sessed Of a feeling of intense anxiety
for the election of two senators by this
Legislature.
Met Behind Closed Doors
They went into conference behind
closed doors at IL o'clock in the Hall
of Representatives.
The headquarters of Chairman Al
lee, and other leaders are at the Hotel
Richardson. Among the members and
advisers here are Speaker James "
McCommons. Wyoming; Representative
David r. Long. of ROxana Harry
Prettyman, of HarbesOn; George T.
Clendaniel of Lincoln; John NJ White
of Milford Robert Reese Layton, OF
Bridgeville; James p. Aaron
of Camden Senators Simeon
S. Pennewill. Greenwood; S. John Alb
bott, Milford Isaiah j. Brasure, Selby-
Vile; ]. Frank Alice, Dover; Chair
man Joseph l.. Cahill, of Georgetown;
George w. Marshall of Kent and John
r. Taylor of New Castle.
Harry V. Lyons, Of Lewes; Caleb r
Layton, of Dover; Colonel THEODORE
Layton, of Dover, and Colonel Theo-
dore Townsend. of Milford. are th'
advisers present. Representative join
| w. Dayett and Senators Groves anC
McFarlin also are here.
Evening journal., 1902-05-09

ROOM MOULDINGS AND PLATE
RAIL
Don't buy it until you see Yerger's
prices to put IL up. We can match
any paper. 419 Shipley street.
Evening journal., 1902-05-09
Relect the ProposltIon

Speaker McCommons was chosen
president and Senator Brasure secre-
tary.
from the absentcos.
The caucus reiterated the foImei
counter proposition of the party. This
closed the door against any future
overtures. for the election of either
one or two senators otherwise than by
each faction selecting its own candi-
date in its own way.
The preamble contends that the gem
eral interest in the reelection of a Re-
publican Legislature in November
win be best preserved by leaving the
.senatorship for the incoming Legisla-
ure to decide, unless joint caucus can
prevail.
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portation of American Articles.

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complimented on her superior ability as
an elocuriOnist; and be il
Resolved, That the association appreci-
ates the many courtesies shown by Col
T. L. Hamilton, proprietor OF the Hamil-
ton Hotel, and thank him for his gener-
Gus hospitality in providing headquarters
for the association and entertaining the
members at luncheon and the extension;
OF other cOurtesies; and be It further
Resolved, That We recognize in the pros
porous and beautiful city OF Wichita
those qualities OF entertainment and hos
pitality which have made II justly famous
as convention city and we hereby ex-
press our sincere appreciation Of the
kindness Of her people, as represented by
the Commercial Club and the individual
welcome extended by one and all
Resolved. That this association extend
congra tulatiOns TO Col w H Dunn, Of
Tennessee, our retiring president. and Mr..
". P. Smith. OF Illinois. our efficient
secretary. for their untiring efforts II be
half of this association during the past
year. and especially during the session
OF this meeting which has been one of
the most successful in the history Of the
association