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Evening journal., 1902-04-26
DIED

BOUGHMAN-In this city. Of April 25,
1902, Joseph Boughman, in the S0th year
of his age.
Funeral services at his late residence,
No. 500 Monroe street. on Tuesday after
noon, April 20. at 2.30 O'clock. Interment
private at Rivervlew Cemetery.
DERRY.-In this city, on April o. 1902,
Melissa j.. only daughter of George ID.
and Wilmina Derry, aged ? years.
Relatives and friends of the family are
invited to attend the funeral services, at
the residence of the parents, No 222 Tat
nail street, on Saturday afternoon, April
%, at o'clock. Interment in Silverbrook
Cemetery.
|TODD.-On April a. 1902 Mrs Mary Gray
Todd. widow of John w. Todd
Relatives and friends are invited to at
tend the funeral from the residence Of
Mrs. John Palmer No. 1908 Market street
on Saturday, the 26ht instant, at p. m
lnterment Wilmington and Brandywine
Cemetery
VALENTINE.-On April a. 1902 Elmer
Valentine, aged 36 years, husband of
Mary 10. Crosley, son of Mary T. and
w G. Valentine.
Due notice Of funeral will be given.
WlER.-At Shellpot, on April %, 1902,
John Wier. aged IS years
Funeral services from his late resi-
dence. at Shellpot, on Saturday morning,
April 26. at II o'clock. Interment River
vie Cemetery.
Evening journal., 1902-04-26
The FraiIiieS and Weaknesses Of
Human Nature Come Out
Strong in the Jour-
nal Contest
GUESSING Is VERY
POPULAR JUST NOW
Where TO Spend The Prize Money Is
ihe'LcaSt Of the Troubles, But
They All Want II Badly

II was a pathetic letter. The pathUs
that ran through It was Ike the con-
tinually recurring minor note in
song The hard headed and hearted
business man felt himself thawing just
a trife as he read along. and caught
the extra bits OF the appealing story
between the lines.
And yet what was he to 90? There
were hundreds Of replies in the office
that had just as much right to consid-
Grafton as this. Many persons had
made strange requests and remarks;
come were impertinent, some were
funny. This alone was sad.
IL all came about through tle Jour
nails dot puzzle. Counting correctly
q lot of minute blotches of ink seemed
easy and that S25 was very. much
needed by a poor girl down tae State
She was school teacher, she said.
and with the modest salary she earned
she supported her mother. who was
very III and fast fading away A doc
tor had almost cruelty suggested a
trip South. hardly realizing that he
was speaking OF an impossibility. for
the money was not to be had. When
the Journals dot puzzle catsa ht the eve
Of the daughter last week. she had a
sudden inspiration. The winning OF
that prize, together with her savings
meant a trip for her mother and the
restoration Of her health In the full
ness of her heart she condded her
hopes and fears to the puzzle man.
The dot editor. were it not contrary
to the rules. could pay his rent 70
some months BY taking some Of the
numerous bets that are offered. On,
ma1 ssss he wasn't going to waste his
time and ruin his eyes in workinf
ever any such foul scheme" but h
was willing to bet $50 that he could dc
f.
The next day he came in again viii
dollar aud four grlesses. and wa
mid enough to say th at after spending
t1e greatest part Of the night over Il
ne had gotten four, different results
Evening journal., 1902-04-26
ESEK HOPKINS BROTHER
HAS DESCENDANTS HERE

The torpedoboat destroyer Hopkins,
which was named after Esek Hopkins,
and christened by Miss Alice Gould
Halves. a lineal descendant, is float
ing serenely at the wharves of the
Harlan and Hollingsworth Company.
Esek Hopkins was the commander-in-
chief Of the first fleet of warships ever
sent out by the colonies.
lie was a brother TO stephen Hop
kins. a signer of the Declaration of In
dependence. ana being a Quaker. is
noticeable in the picture of the sign
ling, in the Capitol in Washington,
because he is derlcted as the only mar
wearing his NAT There are descend
ants OF the Hopkins residing in Will
mington.
Evening journal., 1902-04-26

Manager Tom Roach, of the Whining
ton Baseball Club, has at last announced
his team and the list shows the names Of
men who win give a good account Of
themselves during the season and place
Wilmington among the foremost cites in
the baseball world. Nearly all of the
players have appeared ON the local dia-
mond al some time or another and they
need no Introduction.
Only two of last years team will be
seen in the field this season They are
Walter Walker and Oliver Summers.
Both men made good records for them
selves last season.
Thomas Donahue, who played such eX-
cellent ball behind the bat for Chester
last year, viii catch for Wilmington this
season. Thomas Myers, OF this city, will
Evening journal., 1902-04-26

and that if he got the eighteenth prize
he would be satisfied
If we were going to make a prediction
we should say that there appears to
be a chance for q winner yet, If the
range OF guesses may be taken as any
indication. One guess is little over
500 and another is over 10000. There
is a wide margin between. There are
all sorts of reasons given for desiring
the prizes, but the strangest was from
a little miss who was eager to win the
S25 TO give TO her Sunday school. She
has the best wishes of the dot editor.
Evening journal., 1902-04-26
THE BALTIMORE & OHIO RAIL-
ROAD AND THE CIVIL WAR.
1S61-lS65.

THE BALTIMORE & OHIO RAIL-
ROAD AND THE CIVIL WAR.
1S61-ls65.
1t was the first and most desirable
point of vantage coveted by both the
Federal and Confederate armies. In
May. 1861. the four Federal advance
columns concentrated at Parkersburg,
w. Va. Wheeling, w. Va, Harper's
Ferry, w. Va, and at Washington.
To retain the advantage, the Federal
government established block houses
along the railroad from the Monocacy
to the Ohio river, besides forts at
Winchester. Harper's Ferry, Cumber-
land. Piedmont and New Creek Key
ser). The b. & o. was the base of
operations for the Federal army for
nearly four years and from which the
government could not take advance
line earlier than November 1864. The
b. & O. was the means of communi-
cation between the West and the
Army OF the Potomac. and was con-
lsequently in a continual state of seige.
Haper's Ferry, the key to the Shenan-
doah Valley. first famed through the
fanatical attempt of John Brown, in
defying the laws and customs of his
country. was captured or recaptured
Eight times in three years. The
Government Arsenal and armories
which were located there, were de-
lstroyed by the government to prevent
their capture. One hundred and
seventy-nine battles of greater or less
Importance were fought on or ad
iacent to the Baltimore & Ohio rail
road. not taking into consideration
the innumerable skirmishes.
All Through Trains from St. Louis
Louisville. Cincinnati, Chicago, Co
lumbus. Cleveland Wheeling and
Pittsburg to the East run via. Wash.
lington.
Evening journal., 1902-04-26
NATIONAL GUARD NOTES
Men Preparing for Memorial Day Parade
and Canning 0Bt

Officers of the n. G. d., have decided
to have a gatling gun squad in the pa
rade on Memorial Day. The men who
will compose it have been selected and
drilled for THAT purpose.
IL is probable THAT representatives ol
all the companies of the First Battal.
ion will camp out this summer, ano
outing clubs are being formed The
members are endeavoring to have the
different clubs camp at the same place
Woodland Beach and Rehoboth are tbs
prospective camping sites.
Evening journal., 1902-04-26
ARE YOu SATIsFIEDY

If not, 90 TO Bynch's stores for good
quality Teas and Coffee. Teas. 35c.,
40c., Soc. 6Oc.. 75c. pound. Coffees. 15c..
20c.. 25c.. Csc. 30c., 35c. pound. Large
assortment of Flower and Garden
Seeds in packages Main store, n. W.
Corner Madison and Fourth streets.
Branch store. S. w. Corner King and
Eighth streets.
Evening journal., 1902-04-26
Reception at Y. N. c. A.

On next Tuesday evening there will
be a reception at the Y. NJ. C. A. to
the members and their friends. which
promises to be an interesting affair.
The program includes ping-pong. a
bowling contest between women and
men. gymnastic stunts and literary
numbers. A feature will be a wrestling
bout between Cooper and Ashley.
Evening journal., 1902-04-26
BASEBALL GAMES YESTERDAY.
CLUB PERCENTAGES.

National League.
Boston. s; Philadelphia, 2.
Chicago, 4; pittsburg. 2
Brooklyn, 6; New York, 5 40 In
ningsl.
St Lous, 9; Cincinnati, s 40 innings)
TODAY'S SCHEDULE.
Boston at Philadelphia.
Brooklyn at New York.
st. Louis at Cincinnati.
Chicago at Pittsburg.
Evening journal., 1902-04-26

be given a trial IN the box. He has been
playing ball for some time and is ex-
pccted TO make record for himself
Pitcher Jacoby. of Easton, Pa, win be
here and Mr. Roach is negotiating for an
other pitcher from either Trinity College
or the University OF Pennsylvania.
The rest of the list shows Tom
News. the well-known player on first
base; Jack Bonner, who played for
Chester last year on second base:
Thomas Iopner, of Philadelphia, who is
fast player on third base: John Sand
herr, of Leighton, Pa. will cover short
stop and is player OF some ability. The
euthelders are Billy McCooch, left:
Walter Hartley. centre. and John Shep-
pard, Of Philadelphia. in right. These
men are recognized as first-class ielders.
o.
The improvements TO the grounds at
Front and Union streets are about com
plcted and the visitors AT the opening
game on next Saturday viii be much
pleased by the many improvements
Great preparations for the opening game
are being made. The visiting team will
Evening journal., 1902-04-26
Rain Was Welcome

The rain which fell yesterday de-
lighted the farmers. The warm wealth
er had made the ground unusually dry.
A hard rain is needed. and it would
put things on farms in good condition
Evening journal., 1902-04-26
MARRIED

- CURRINDER.- Wed
nesday evening, April %. 1902, in Chris
tiana, Del. by the Rev. Fred f. Nc
kinsey, of the Methodist Episcopal
Church. John w. Morrison and Miss
Martha Il. Currinder.
Evening journal., 1902-04-26

be from Manayunk, which is regarded as
one of the strongest on the diamond. Be
fore the game there will be parade and
a band concert will be given during the
game.
-Four games will be played at home a
week and Thursday will be women's day
when they will be admitted to any part
of the grounds free On other days they
will be charged for the grand stand priyi-
leges.
Boys of the Ferris Industrial School
have organized baseball team and
are anxious to receive challenges from
the Wilmington High School, Will
Military Academy and all other good
teams The nine 10 composed of the
following players: Witt, c.; HinsOn,
D.; Bayard 3b. Brewington. r. f.;
Foster, C. f.; Stewart, 1b; Leonard, s.
So Wilson. 2b; Fisher ]. (.
Delaware College, the Wilmington
High School and the Wilmington Mill
tary Academy are represented by racing
teams at the relay races Of the Univer-
sity Of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia this
afternoon.
Owing to rain the Athletics and Bald-
more and Chicago and Detroit, Of the
American League, did not play yester-
day. Clevland shut ont st. Louis in a
slugging match.
In the National League Vie Willis, the
Delaware hoy. who pitched for Boston,
allowed the Phillies only seven hits,
while his team got fourteen. The other
games were good, two lasting for ten
innings The score, standing and to-
days schedule for both leagues follow:
BASEBALL GAMES YESTERDAY.
American League.
Baltimore Athletics; rain.
Chicago Detroit: rain.
Cleveland. 10; st. Louis. 0.
Washington. IS; Boston, 4.
TODAY'S SCHEDULE.
Athletics at Baltimore.
Boston at Washington
Cleveland at st. Louis.
Detroit at Chicago.
Evening journal., 1902-04-26
CLUB PERCENTAGES.

II you think you have counted the
dots right, count them over again.
They are very deceptive.
Evening journal., 1902-04-26

Everyone should count the dots. See
them today.
Evening journal., 1902-04-26
Buy
Your
Suit
Early

styles in Mems Suits Ss to $40,
the most of them at $40, Sf2
and SIS. Boys Suits S. to
SIS, the most of them at SS,
$40 and $I2. Little Boys
Suits $3.50 to So. Our guar
antee goes with every one Of
them. They must be worth
the money or we want to know
it. New Hats, new Shoes,
new Furnishings. The great
est stock we have ever shown
and we will save you money
by selling you good goods.
Open Tuesday and Satur-
day evenings.
Evening journal., 1902-04-26
JAS t. MULLIN & SONS

While the styles are
all in, while you can
get fitted in what
you want; while you
have the whole sea-
son before you to
wear it. We are
crowded with new
Evening journal., 1902-04-26

Owing to rain the Athletics and Bald-
more and Chicago and Detroit, Of the
American League, did not play yester-
day. Clevland shut ont st. Louis in a
slugging match.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1902-02-12
Washington WOrkmen Want
Into Local Jurisdiction
'DELAWlREANS GIVE CONSENT
Election Of Officers and Representa-
tiVes This Afternoon Will
be Exciting

The principal subject for discussion be-
fore this mornings session of the Grand
Lodge of Delaware, Ancient Order of
United WOrkmen, was a request from
former Congressman G.. IL. Turner,
George IL. Wilson, W. G. Holdman. G..
l.. Ballard and DIR. Francis A. St. Clair,
of Washington, that the subordinate
lodges of the District of Columbia be
added TO the Wilmington jurisdiction.
The Washingtonians. who are able
speakers, presented strong arguments in
favor OF membership in the Delaware
jurisdiction. The District lodges are now
part of the Maryland Grand Lodge.
which organization for some reason is
not giving the Washingtonians the proper
support. As an evidence of this, the
delegates stated that in the city of Wash
mgton there are but two subordinate
lodges of total membership OF 1S2.
They believe that il the jurisdiction is
added to such a lively body as the VIII
mngton organization, the A. O. u. w
membership in the Capital will be in-
creased 10 several thousand in a few
years. Mr. Turner is OF 'ice man. fame
of New York city.
After considerable discussion the local
Grand Lodge concluded 10 recommend TO
the Supreme Lodge that the Washington
jurisdiction be added to the Delaware
body.
With the accession of the District jur-
isdiction the Wilmington body will be
one of the largest in the A. @. u. w.
last year the lodges of Southern Penn
sylyania were added to the local district
and the addition has not only proved
beneficial 10 this district but 10 Pennsyl-
yania as well.
AT tins afternoons meeting of the
Grand Lodge, officers for the ensuing
term will be elected. Although much I'M
terest is being taken in the election, that
for representatives to the supreme body
will be more exciting. There are five
delegates TO be selected
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1902-02-12
TRAPPED BY HIS
OWN LOVE LETTERS
Youthful Lover Writes to His VIII
miOgtOn Girl to Join Him and
Is Arrested

Love letters to his sweetheart
brought about the arrest in Columbus.
Ga..of Moses Friedman. who has been a
fugitive since Christmas. He is
charged with having stolen diamonds
valued at 5000 from S. Goodman. a
cigar dealer. of Eighth and Green
streets, Philadelphia.
Friedman. who is &c years old, lived
in Franklin street. near Columbia ave-
nue.. with his parents He spent much
Of his spare time in Goodman's store.
Often he spoke of his sweetheart. Miss
Mae Reed. who lives in this city.
Goodman had two diamond rings
which he wished to sell and Friedman
offered to dispose Of them. AS it later
appeared. he pawned the jewelry for
$500 and Immediately left Philadelphia
with the money. Goodman notified the
city detectives and efforts were made
to find the missing man.
Last week Goodman thought of the
girl here. He notified the detectives,
and one was dispatched to see her. BY
persuasion he got her to produce let
ters which she had received from the
fugitive.
One of them was dated Columbus
and begged the girl to join him in
Charleston. The chief OF police of Co
lumbus was asked to look for Fried
man. and as a result he was arrested
Philadelphia detectives will return to
that city tomorrow with the pris-
oner.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1902-02-12
FOSTER FOR
SUPERINTENDENT
AddiCkSiteS Claim Board Will
Name Him
TALK OF HENRY FOR CHAIRMAN
Rice Or Praim for Attorney, and
Kemp Probably Will Be Made
Secretary
TALK OF HENRY FOR CHAIRMAN

Appointments by the new Board OF
Trustees Of the Poor OF New Castle
county are the cause of much conjecture
among the politicians of the city and
county as Well The positions to be
filled are those Of superintendent of the
county hospital. farmer attorney,
chairman and secretary Of the board,
and two physicians.
Friends Of James b. Foster, a mem
ber of ne Addicks State Central Com
mittee of New Castle hundred, are
claiming that he will have fve votes
for superintendent on the first ballot.
and as it only takes six to elect in eau
GUS they freely express the opinion
that he is a sure winner.
Friends Of Levy Court Commissioner
Charles Megginson, who appointed
three members of the new board of
trustees named yesterday, however. say
that they cannot see what condition of
laffairs would elect Foster, as the lat
er was Megginson's opponent for the
nomination of Levy Court commits
sioner, and fought him bitterly for 1t.
Regular Republicans say that Meggin-
son would not have appointed anyone
favorable to Foster.
B. Frank Blackburn, of News castle
hundred. also is an applicant for SUI
perintendent, and in all probability Will
get three or four votes on the first bal
lot.
Frank Ball, brother Of Congressman
Ball. was in town today looking after
his chances for the same position For
Superintendent Groves thinks hehas
a fair chance Of winning the plum.
For chairman of the board of trus-
ltees, probably Dr. Columbus Henry
Of White Clay Creek hundred, OF Mr.
Parker, of Middletown, will be chosen
Chances for secretary Of the board
seem to favor Robert ID. Kemp OF this
city.
For attorney Of lhe board the choice
will fall either upon Herbert l. Rice
or Robert Fraim, of this city. The
former is a son of E. L. Rice, one OF
the reappOinted members of the board
Mr.. Fraim was an applicant for the
position of trustee.
Dr. Sherburne Rice Is an applicant
for county hospital physician, and
probably viii be successful He also is
a son Of Z. L. Rice
For farmer there are many appli-
cants.
The next meeting Of the board will
be held on Wednesday, February 26, al
which time the selection Of officers will
be made. Naturally, the greatest in
terest centres in the appointment OF
superintendent Local Addicksites say
that State Senator Robert McFarlin will
vote for Foster and champion his cause
at the meeting.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1902-02-12
DEMOCRATS OPPOSE
STREET LIGHTING GRAB
League Members Think Contract Is
Unjust to the Taxpayers Of
the CITY

At the regular meeting of the Demo-
cratic League. held Thursday evening,
February G, 1902, the following resolu-
tions were unanimously adopted
Whereas, From the Investigations
made by the Board of Directors of the
Street and Sewer Department of Will
mington. and the City Solicitor in the
awarding of contract for the lightins
of the streets to the Welsbach Lighting
Company of America, it appears that
in response to the proposals for light
ing the streets with sixteen candle
power lamps, that the Wilmington
City Electric Company bid to furnish
the same for S14.S0 per light; that the
Wilmington Coal Gas Company bid to
furnish the same for $500 per light
and that the Welsbach Lighting Com
pany of America bid to furnish lights
at S270O per light; and that an attempt
was made to make the contract foI
furnishing such lights to said Welsbach
Lighting Company at the rate of S2675
per year. and
Whereas, The assessed valuation c
property in the city of Wilmington and
the tax rate thereon are both exceed
ingly high and the citizens subjected tC
great burdens in paying such taxes
and
Whereas, Either said electric lights ol
said gas lights furnish a sufficient light
as appears by past experience for said
streets. therefore be it
Resolved, That it is the sentiment q
this meeting that it is unwise to put
the expense Of this high-priced gal
lights upon the taxpayers of the city
of Wilmington. and that the Board OF
Directors Of the Street and Sewer De
partment ought to reDudiate the illega
contract alleged to have been mad,
with the said Welsbach Company anC
that the said board should cause al
lamps and apparatus Of said Welsbacl
Company to be removed.
Attest: w. I. Landthaler, Sec.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1902-02-12
CASE OF SAMUEL PEO
AGAIN In CITY COURT
Judge Cochran Will Give Decision To-
mOrrOW-Mr. Hartman Raises
Legal Point

Samuel Peo again was arraigned be-
fore Judge Cochran in City Court this
morning to answer a charge of keep
ing a house of assignation at No. ia
East Sixteenth street. Robert G. Har-
man represented the prisoner.
The evidence given by the three girls
who were found in the house at the
time caused a ripple of excitement.
Assistant City Solicitor Garrett ask
ed one of the young women if she was
married to the man with whom she
went to Peos place
Before she could answer, a woman In
the rear of the room yelled out; mo,
judge, he's my man"
AT the conclusion of the evidence,
Mr.. Harman asked that the case be
dismissed. inasmuch as the denomina-
tiOn of the money referred to in the
payment for lodging was not specified.
Mr.. Garrett contended that the de-
nomination was immaterial and that
he had made out a prima facie case
against the prisoner.
Mr.. Harman next asked that the case
be dismissed on the ground that it had
not been proved that Peo was the
owner or tenant of the house. The
evidence. he said had referred to his
client as a proprietor" while in the
eve of the law the meaning is different
"A man can be a proprietor of a
place without having an interest in
the running of the same" contended
Mr.. Harman.
Mr.. Garrett said the fact that Peo
had received money from persons going
there for rooms was sufficient proof
that he had an interest in the keeping
of a house of such nature
Judge Cochran said he desired to
give both sides more time in which to
consult the statutes covering the Of
fense. and the case was continued un-
til tomorrow.
Today was drunk" daXin court, and
the Den was filled with weary-eyed
Tags"
Charles Quigley pleaded guilty to
such a charge and was assessed 50 and
costs.
Ira Kennedy. Thomas Fury and Rob
ert Wright, charged with a like offense,
were fined 81 and costs each.
The charge of disOrderly conduct
against William Simms, was changed
to that of pointing a pistol He was
held in 500 for upper court on this
charge. He next was arraigned on a
charge of carrying concealed deadly
weapons. and was held for upper
court-in similar bail.
Emile Peterson. charged with disor-
derly conduct. was assessed SO and
costs
The charge Of trespass against
Albert Smith was dismissed at the re-
quest Of the assistant solicitor, and he
was held in $50 bail as a witness in the
case Of Charles Schultz. charged with
robbing a freight car Of cigars and
shoes.