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Evening journal., 1902-01-16
PROMINENT REAL ESTATE
MERCHANT is DEAD
Wilmington Sorrows Over Loss Of
George L. Townsend Whose
Death Occurred Yesterday

George r. Townsend. 70 years old, one
of the best known real estate dealers in
Wilmington. died last evening shortly
after C o'clock in his home in this city
Mr.. Townsend suffered "A paralytic stroke
about two weeks ago and grew gradually
worse. He leaves "A widow and one son
Charles NJ. Townsend Deputy City
Judge Sylvester ID. Townsend Jr Is
nephew.
George Il. Townsend had resided in
Wilmington tor twenty nine years and
was widely known. He was born on
March 2s 1929, on farm near Harea
Corner. His father was Zadock Town
send, who ia later years Acquired tue old
Garasche homestead and property, now
the site of Eden Park. In South VII
mington. Mr. Townsend received his
education IN the schools at New Castle
and IN this city and then began life as a
farmer. While engaged in this pursuit
he farmed all of that territory now
known as South Wilmington. from Eden
Park 10 Third street bridge. This was
one Of the largest farms In the county.
About twenW-nine years ago he quit
farming and with his brother Sylvester
ID. Townsend. and their father Zadock
built the Old Ferry rolling
mill ON the south side Of the Christiana
river. They also built the first bridge
across the river at Third street.
They continued in the iron business un-
I'll 1878, when George II. Townsend went
into the real estate business, with his
cousin. Robert Townsend, as a partner.
This partnership continued for few
years, until Robert withdrew. and
George r. Townsend continued the busi-
ness until 1891. At that time his son.
Charles NJ. Townsend, became associated
with his father, and as George r.
Townsend a Co. the firm is still i'm
existence. as one of the most extensive
operators in real estate in Wilmington.
Mr.. Townsend was married on Novem-
ber 3. 1857, 10 Mary Elizabeth Moore.
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Moore. His wife and one son, Charles
NJ. Townsend. survive him.
Funeral services will be held in his late
residence on Saturday morning at II
o. o'clock. lnterment will be made in the
and Brandywine Cemetery.
Evening journal., 1902-01-16
Big Sale Of Shoes

Pfund e. R0ddy Successors to John
McVey the shoe man. at Eighth and
Market streets have inaugurated q
sale of the McVey stock. which is eX-
pected TO be a record breaker, both in
point of price and value of The goods
offered. There will be big bargains in
all departments, and. naturally. the
best viii go first The sale began at
o'clock today. and will continue until
the stock is closed out. Both Messrs.
Pfund and Roddy are experienced shoe
dealers, and they announce that they
viii keep a first-class shoe store.
Evening journal., 1902-01-16
FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS
SECURED EARLIER THAN EXPECTED
Estate Of The Late Dr. Charles L. HarmanSOD, Of Oman
cock, Virginia Greatly Enhanced by His Policy
in The Mutual Lite Of New York

Sl5O There were only seven deposits
to his credit at the time of his death,
although at the time of securing the
policy, DR. Harmanson was a most Wig
orOus man. of only 3S years. The
same day that proofs of death and re-
lease We're received at the home office,
The Mutual Life forwarded its check
for s. 600 i'm full settlement OF claim.
In DR.. Harmanson s. death the COM
pany loses not only a staunch friend
but an eficient and highly esteemed
medical examiner
Below is a letter from the executor
receipt Of check for S.
600.
Baltimore, Jan. IL, 1902
.Messrs. Kelley and Nottingham. Oman
cock. Va.
Gentlemen: l wish to acknowledge
the receipt of The Mutual Life Insur-
'ance Company's check for $1,000. the
fun amount OF their policy on the liiJ
of my brother. DR.. Charles T.. Harman-
son. would like 10 thank You and
your company for their promptness In
sending this check Immediately upon
the receipt of the proper and necessary
papers. Your company was the prompt
est in sending their check.
Yours truly,
John II. Harmanson.
Evening journal., 1902-01-16
He Will Give Banquet on
Royal Yacht
WILL CALL ON The PRESIDENT
German Naval Officers Are Eager to
Accompany She Prince on His
Visit Here

Berlin, Jan. 16.-The latest arrange
Iments in connection with the visit Of
Admiral Prince Henry of Prussia to
the United States. incident to the
launching of Emperor Williams
schooner yacht, is that Prince Henry
will meet the imperial yacht Hohen-
.kollern at Hampton Roads and sail
8hence to New York. Elaborate prep
shrations are being made for social
Entertainments on board the Hohen-
zollern. BY the emperors special
orders a splendid silver service has
been sent to ISiel from the royal sill
yer treasures in the old Schloss. His
majesty personally inspected the
treasures and selected the service
which is TO be used on board the
iohenzollern on special occasions.
The government has decided that
Prince Henry shall sail for the United
States on the Kron Prinz Wilhelm of
The North German Lloyd line on Feb
'uary Is. Cabins have been engaged
Tor a suite OF Is persons The vessel
8yill first touch at Newport News.
Hyhere Prince Henry and his party
Hyill be transferred to the Hohenzol-
ern, which is going there and not to
ioboken.
The movements of the yacht there
fter have not been absolutely deter
nined upon. The present program is
b ascend the Potomac river TO Wash
sngton. where Prince Henry win ex-
d "a
cit Prince Henry and the president
pay then go TO the launching to
ether. The portion of the program
yill depend, of course. on its accept
nee at Washington.
German naval officers are eager for
ssignments to accompany Prince
lenry to the United States. and
lany young nOblemen are bringing
nfiuence to bear to obtain appoint
nents for this duty. The list of possi-
le appointments is already several
mes larger than the suite which can
e sent with Prince Henry. This
ressure to secure places may cause
be princes suite to be enlarged. The
ack of accommodations for a number
persons on board the Hohenzol-
Brn is the real reason why Prince
Ienry does not sail on the imperial
acht
Emperor Williams program is that
rince Henry shall reciprocate the
ew York and Washington festivities
ith a grand banquet on board the
Iohenzollern. inviting the president,
be members OF the cabinet and others
aser Would Like 70 Visit America,
The Emperor has told Americans
lat he would like to visit the United
tates, and he still desires to do so.
ut there is not the least probability
his gratifying this desire, as rea'
pms Of state imperatively forbid his
aving Germany for the period Of
me required to go to the United
tates, just as the duties Of President
oosevelt would prevent him from Wis
ing Germany.
Evening journal., 1902-01-16
HILADRLPHIANS NAME OFFICIALS
Solicitor and Four Magistrates
Nominated for Reelection

Philadelphia, Jan. 16-Two Republican
bminating conventions and a Rules Re
sion Convention, composed Of delegates
presenting every one Of the 1,O45 di-
sions Of the forty-two wards Of the city
ere held at 10 O'Clock this morning and
e following city ticket was nominated:
|City Solicitor-John l.. Kinsey.
Magistrates James a. Briggs, Robert
Moore, David $. Scott, William j.
ughes.
The City Solicitors Convention was
|.ld in Musical Fund Hall. Locust street
Dove Eighth. THAT which named the
bur magisterial candidates in Industrial
Ian. and the Rules Revising Conven-
/ |on, called by order of the Republican
Iity Committee recently to make certain
|langes i'm the party's rules, was held in
.dd Fellows Temple. In many of tn,
ards conventions TO nominate candi-
ties for Select and Common Council
ere also held at 10 o'clock.
Evening journal., 1902-01-16
MoroRMAN BADLY INJURED
Loaded Ice Wagon Got in the Way Of
Newport Line Trolley

There was collision ON the Newport
trolley line yesterday afternoon which
caused painful injuries Co John Shaw the
car moioman. The accident happened
ON Folly Hill and q wagon loaded with
Ice was responsible 10 crossed the
track directly in front OF the ear and 10y
the collision was shorn oft its wheels. The
front of the car was mashed and Mr..
SHAW received injuries which produced
mconsciousness in which condition he re-
manned for ten minutes. He is resting
comfortably today, however. The coli
lision stopped traffic on the line for two
hours
Evening journal., 1902-01-16
DAVIS PLEADED GUILTY
Pension Hearing of Lizzie C. johnson
Continued Until Tuesday

Continued Until Tuesday
In the United States District Court
yesterday afternoon George Davis who
was arrested ON the charge of passing
Ia number of counterfeit silver dollars
in New Castle a few days ago. was ar
raigned. He pleaded guilty to the
charge, and said that he had no one
here who knew him and could testify
to his good character
Lizzie G. Johnson, colored, pleaded
not guilty to the charge of swindling
the Government by making false claims
for a pension, and next Tuesday was
fixed as the time for the hearing. Bail
was fixed at $1,000. and being unable
to get it, she was committed to the
workhouse. The woman represented
that she was the widow OF George
johnson, who had been a soldier, and
was dead while her own husband
whose name is the same. lis Living, and
is one of the witnesses against her in
this case.
Owing to the prevalence of smallpox,
It is understood, in the Trenton Peni-
tentiary, Judge Bradford did not pass
sentence on George Davis, the Phila-
ldelphian who yesterday pleaded guilty
to the charge of passing counterfeit
silver dollars.
Davis was brought into the court
room shortly before u o'clock, and
Judge Bradford announced;
owing to certain information which
has reached me by reason OF the fear
/ of contagious disease which exists in
1.-THE institution where Federal prison
ers. are confined. and owing to the fact
that prisoners are not now being re-
lceived. the court deems it improper to
pronounce sentence today. which would
Inecessitate the prisoner being commit
ted forthwith. Sentence will be passed
on February at IL O'Clock a. m, and
until that time he will remain in the
New Castle county workhOuse.
Raphael Detino was naturalized.
Evening journal., 1902-01-16
Al Il Medical Examiner Was
Exceptionally Popular
MOST PROMPT IN PAYMENT
John N. HarmaHSOD, The ManHiac-
turing Chemist, Of Baltimore.
lid., Is the Executor

Onancock Va. Jan. 15-Dr Charles
J.. Harmanson was born in Accomac
county, Va, on January 8, 1858. He
began the practice of medicine as a
young man. and coon became most
successful physician, with a very large
practice. Dr. HaImanson Wen under
stood the uncertainty of life, as well
as the unpr0ducdveness Of old age, and
on November II. 1895. he secured a
policy Oh $4,000 in The Mutual Life on
which he made an annual deposit OF
Evening journal., 1902-01-16
Whist Clup OHicers Named

At the meeting of the board of di-
rectors of the Wilmington Whist Club
held last evening. the following named
officers were elected; President, viii
liam r. Sellers: vice-president. Ed
ward II. Belts; secretary. Henry l..
Tatnall. Jr.; treasurer, Charles G.
Matchett
Evening journal., 1902-01-16
RAZOR WIELDER
FOUGHT OFFICER
Pulled His Hair and Threw
Away Star
HER CASE was CONTINUED
David MeIlugh Had Unfortunate Col
lecling Tour Other Cases Up
Before Judge Churchman

seven prisoners We're In the pen in
lCiW Court this morning awaiting such
Justice as Judge Churchman might
measure out. IL was the usual round
~ of drunks and participants in as
sault and battery cases, and the batch
was disposed of in short time.
Bertha Wilson. a colored damsel
famous on the coast" as a razor
singer was arraigned on a charge of
ASSAULT with intent 20 commit murder.
AT Water and Orange streets last
night the Wilson woman became en-
gagged In a dispute with Mary Cooper.
colored. and as a result Of the argu-
ment. Bertha engraved her trade mark
on the face of the other woman with
a razor. The victim Is in the Della
ware Hospital
After doing the slashing. the Wilson
woman started for her home. on Chin
pey street, and was oyertaken by pa
trolmal sherry. The policeman found
In her "a tough proposition, for she
scratched like a mad cat. pulled n
handful of hair from his head and
threw his star away. II was with diff
hcultY that she was placed in the
wagon. When arraigned this morning
Acting Solicitor Garrett asked for "A
continuance until tomorrow, inaemuch
az the physicians at the Delaware Hos
Dital had Informed him that the
Cooper woman will not be able TO tes-
tlfv until tomorrow. Accordingly. the
case was held over.
Earl Thompson. a lad of about IA
years. was before Judge Churchman
for having run away from his home.
near Laurel. Young Thompson wished
TO visit this metropolis. but fell into
the clutches of the police soon after
his arrival. His father has been noti-
fed. and the boy was turned over TO
Agent Frank Stout. pending his arri-
val
AZ the request OF friends, the charge
of assault and battery against Michael
Gallagher was withdrawn
William Wing. the colored boy
charged with the larceny OF 80 cents
last summer. was again arraigned this
morning.
Agent Stout has looked up Wings
record and after conference with
him. Judge Churchman held up the
case, pending the boys good behavior.
Mary kerns. arrested by Sergeant
Rice last night for being drunk and
disorderly, said that a terrible pain in
her head was responsible for her pres
ence in court Judge Churchman
thought such an excuse a poor one. and
assessed the woman SO and costs.
MhUoH A POOR COLLECTOR
David McHugh. who attempted to
collect $40 from his former sweetheart.
Miss Mary Oppenlander, met with poor
success last night. for he had to pay
81 and costs this morning on charge
Of disOrderly conduct
The young woman on the stand tes-
tihed that McHugh had called at her
home. which is in Walnut street. and
when denied admittance. had rung the
bell with such force that the knob
came off, Besides. he used horrid Lam
guage. she said.
McHugh said that at one time he
kept steady company "wid de goil,
and had given her a portion of his sal
arv each week to save for him. Papa
objected to the match. however. and
the coy maiden gave him the icy
heart. The matter of the $40 was re-
sDoneible for the trouble.
Evening journal., 1902-01-16
Nav Fieht speclal Assessors

1t is reported that Michael f. Can
non, city councilman. will lead the
fight against the special assessors at
the meeting of City Council this even
ing. If nothing is done tonight some
action will be taken, il is said. before
the report of the Board OF Assessment,
Revision and Appeals is finished.
Evening journal., 1902-01-16
coIombIan Troops Ma de Mlslake

Colon. Colombia. Jan. lG. News of a
serious mistake. in which "a force of gov
ernment troops fought another body OF
government soldiers, thinking that it was
composed OF Colombian revolutonists,
has been brought here by the Colombian
warship General Pinzom
The mistake happened ia the vicinity
of Dibulio. near Rio Hacha, and it re-
suited i'm eighteen men being killed and
siXty-three wounded.
Evening journal., 1902-01-16
oAn Stars VS.. The "Yanikins"

There viii be an interesting bowling
match in the alleys of The Knights of
Columbus on Friday evening. The
contesting teams viii be the "All-
Stars" and the "Yanilxins." captains.
Edward Fahey and Martin f. Fairy.
These two will be the long and the
short Of The game. which is expected TO
be replete with thrilling incidents.
Evening journal., 1902-01-16
Franco sneaks for a Son

Paris. Jan. 1O.-The French Govern
ment this morning cabled to Caracas. in-
structing the French Consul there to i'm
sist that NJ. Sechestat, Jr., who recently
arrived at la Guaira on the French
steamer st. Laurent, from Bordeaux. be
allowed 90 land.
Evening journal., 1902-01-16
BOYS WILL BE DRILLED
Interesting Notes Of the Progress Of
the PeopIe's Settlement

Interesting Notes Of the Progress Of
the Peoples Settlement
Captain Blackford, of the Wilmington
Military Academy, is to drill the Boys
Social Club, of the Peoples Settlement.
for the rest of the season.
Through the kindness of the Y. NJ. G.
A. there is to be given a stereoptioon
lecture for the benefit of the boys
club. The boys are working hard 10
sell enough tickets to enable them 10
get their uniforms
A. II. Warner kindly donated a ton
of coal to the settlement a few days
ago.
The kindergarten was opened last
week, and is doing good work under
the direction of its competent teacher
Miss Elsie Wilson, of Greenville.
Evening journal., 1902-01-16
REVOLUTIONARY Steamer Carrie

Revolutionary Steamer Carries Troops
Willemstad, Island of Curacao, Jan. IS
(by way of Haytien Cable The Ven
ezuelan revolutionary steamer Liberator
formerly the Ban Righl was sighted
Tuesday evening near Cape Codera, east
of La Guaira 1t is supposed that she
landed arms there. Many insurgents are
in the field in that vicinity.
Evening journal., 1902-01-16
condemned sin Repaired

The Baltimore and Ohio railroad slip
on the north side of the Christiana,
which was condemned recently, was re-
naired this afternoon, and the towage
OF coal from the south to the north
side win be renewed tomorrow.
Evening journal., 1902-01-16
wlLLKoMMEN VERDICT STANDS
Judge Gray Decides That the Award
Was in Accordance With Facts

Was in Accordance With Facts
Judge Gray. in Philadelphia yester-
day handed down an opinion affirm
ing the judgment Of the District Court,
there which awarded John Schaffer
master of the steamship Willkommen,
S21 9S6.O5 for damages alleged 10 have
been incurred in a collision of that
vessel with the steamship AureOle. The
accident occurred In the Delaware
river on January IS, 1898, near New
Castle.
Judge Gray said that. from the tes-
timony. It was clear that the Aureole
was to blame for the accident. and
should pay the loss sustained by the
other Yessel.
Evening journal., 1902-01-16
pied at Delaware Hosnltal

Levin Andrews. OF Odessa. died last
night at the Delaware Hospital from
gangrene. Andrews was operated on
for strangulated hernia on Sunday
last and gangrene followed
Evening journal., 1902-01-16
Blaze at Morocco Factory

A fire in the boiler room Of Weldin's
morocco factory, in Conrad street, at
40 O'Clock this morning called out
the district engines. The loss was
slight.
Evening journal., 1902-01-16

n. & n. Company Completes Cars
Five handsomely finished cars for
the Mobile. Jackson and Kansas City
Railway Company, have been finished
at the shODs of the Harlan and Hol-
lingsworth Company. and now are on
the siding there awaiting shipment
Evening journal., 1902-01-16
Work on Clubhouse PROGRESSING

Work ON the Country Clubs new
building is progressing nicely, and the
massive colonial columns indicate a
building Of antique and beautiful de-
sign. The budding is about rooted in
and the shingling work in general is
finished. 1t is expected to be finished
by April.
Evening journal., 1902-01-16
Nniire III Mariners

Notice is given that Seventeen-F Foot
Knoll gas-lig.h,ed buoy. No. "a. Della
ware river is adrift in the ice. and in
whatever position it may be seen is
misleading.
Evening journal., 1902-01-16
Many Properties We're Sold

The Wilmington Savings Fund offer
ed thirty-four properties at public sale
this morning. AS they We're sold on
easy terms, ready buyers were found
and fair prices obtained. The ea,e was
made in Stidham's auction rooms.
Evening journal., 1902-01-16
JUDGE APPROVES BOND
Documents of Directors Deposited in
Union National Bank

In City Court today, prior to the usual
routine work, City Judge Churchman APP
proved the bond of Thomas II. Melvin.
offered by the American Surety Com
pany, of New York The signature of
President Sickles had been witnessed and
the judge endorsed the document without
further ceremony and delivered It 10 the
city treasurer.
City Treasurer Feaster this morning
deposited the bonds of Mossrs. Carter.
Johnson and Melvin m the Union Ma
tional Bank and saw that they were de-
posted ia the city's safe deposit box.
Evening journal., 1902-01-16
PARLIAMENT IN SESSION
ng Edward Present in His Royal
Robes

London. Jan. licking Edward VII
rmally opened Parliament today at
red in the robes of state and surrounded
I the most distinguished peers and
atesmen of Great Britain. The King
.ad his speech from the throne in "a
ear, firm voice. and it was given the
0sest attention.
The beauty Of the pageant on the open
* of Parliament today was dimmed by
wv. misty weather and threatening rain.
he members hogan to arrive at mid
ght last night, for the purpose Of Sc
bring advantageous places. Mr.. Sleeves
OK, the member from the Richmond Di-
sion of Yorkshire, North Riding, was
|e first to arrive, and by daybreak near
a score were present.
Evening journal., 1902-01-16
PLANS FOR M'KlNLEY DAY
Committee Named to Arrange En-
tertainment in the Opera Honse

tertainment in the Opera Honse
Members of the special committee of
the Mckinley Monument Association,
named TO arrange the celebration of Me
kinloy Day ON January %, met yester-
day afternoon at 8 O'Clock at the resi-
dence of Herbert ~ Fell, No. S37 Market
street 1t was decided to engage the
Opera House for an entertainment on the
night of Mckinley Day. Herbert n.
ell, Howard ID. Ross, Charles b. Pal
mer, Miss Sophie NAPLES and Mrs. A.
ID. Warner were appointed n committee
TO arrange the program.
Charles B. Palmer was appointed to
engage speakers for the exercises in the
public schools.
Evening journal., 1902-01-16
Car Strikes Horse

A horse owned by the Wilmington
Abattoir Company was lit by a Ian
caster avenue car at Harrison street
this morning and slightly injured.
Evening journal., 1902-01-16

Only radical cure for Asthma. Ca
tarrh. Bronchitis. is Brazilian Balm.
Evening journal., 1902-01-16

Mrs. Elwood Burns is visiting her
brother. William p. King, in West
Chester.
Evening journal., 1902-01-16

CARTMELL's STOVE ENAMEL
Makes pretty stoves.
Evening journal., 1902-01-16

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Richmond has the distinction OF having
the Oldest building erected for Masonic
purposes. This building is used now by
Richmond Randolph Lodge, No. 49, The
lodge was chartered on October %. 1857.
and has been meeting in this old building
almost constantly.
The old building is located on Franklin
Street, near Nineteenth. Richmond-Ran..
dolph Lodge meets the Third TUESDAY OF
each month.
Officers for 1902-1903-Worshipful T. Mel
son Durvin. master: Brother A. X. Vest.
senior warden; Brother Hugh Bone, Junior
warden; Brother w. Fletcher Richardson.
treasurer; Brother Wyatt l.. Goode, Sec
retary: Brother w. "A. Clarke. Jr., senior
deacon; Brother c.. c. Cox. junior deacon:
Worshipful Fl. F. w. Southern, chaplain:
Brother C. c. Cox, chaplain; Worshipful
James H. Allen, tiler; Brother |. L. Vein
stein. steward; Worshipful H. F. ";
Section: Worshipful Fl. r. w. Southern,
representative Masonic Relief Board.
Past Masters-Worshipful Norton r.
Savage. 1871 to 1878: Worshipful George T..
Keesee, 1875 to 1877: Worshipful r. H.
puesberry, 1879 to 1851; Worshipful B. +.
Howard, 1851 to 1883: Worshipful Charles
A. West. 1885 to 1856: Worshipful James II.
Allen. 1856 to 1857; Worshipful Judson Cum
Eningham. 1887 to 1859: Worshipful j ohm p.
ardson. 1891 TO 1893; Worshipful II. - W.
Southern. 1893 to 1894; Worshipfuls Charles
w. Rasland, 1894 to 1895; Worshipful n :.
Thomas Nosby, 1925 to 1897: Worshipful
Berkeley Goode. 1897 to 1899; Worshipful
Richard n. Goode. 1899 to 1901.
Trustecs-B. f. Howard, Berkeley Goode.
E. H Ferguson.