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Evening journal., 1902-05-08
CITY NEWS TN BRIEF

Rents collected. A. b. stayton, 1903
West Eighth street
The barge Robert Donaldson. from
Camden. n. J.. loaded with bleach"
for the Liebig Company. arrived in
port yesterday in tow Of the tugboat
Emily.
On Tuesday night the quarantine
station on Fisherman's Island, near
Cape Charles, Va, was partially de-
stIoyed by fire.
"A variety entertainment will be
given in West End Reading Room this
evening for the benefit Of DUPONT Post.
No. .. G.. A. r.. under the manage
ment Of Captain Healey.
Mrs. w. x. Crosby viii give an IL
lustrated lecture on the isle of Man
I'm Central Presbyterian Church par
lOrs on Friday night.
Evening journal., 1902-05-08
WANTS POSSESSIOK OR PROPERTY
c. W. GOOding, As Agent, Sells Store
Property Bat Tenant ReInSts 10 Move

Charles W. Gooding has brouht an
action against Robert Rex. in Magis-
trate Bradley's court, to get posses
sion of the store and dwelling, No. 900
Brown street. Rex rented the store by
the month, and when the owner.
Thomas Y England sold the property
he refused to vacate
Mr. GoCding, as agent. warned him
out, and when he refused TO leave he.
through his attorney, Howell S. Eng
land, started proceedings against him.
The case will be heard this evening
at 80 O'Clock.
Evening journal., 1902-05-08
CIGAR MACHINE STOLEN
Emory Gross, colored, Held for the
Upper Court


Upper Court
Emory Gross, colored, was arraigned
in City Court this morning charged
with stealing a cigar slot machine
from William p. Morrison. Policeman
John Fox. who made the arrest, said
he found the machine in Gross trunk.
He was held in 5000 bail for the upper
court.
James Paynton and William Leach
were each fined So and costs for acting
disorderly.
Newton Lamplugh. drunk, was dis
missed. John Flynn, drunk, was fined
Isl and costs.
Alfred Beale. who was arrested on
the charge of wife-beating. was dis
missed by Judge Townsend in the City
Court last evening. His wife, who en-
tered the complaint, ewore that he had
not assaulted her.
Joseph RockinisH, charged viii
stealing lumber from the Philadelphia
and Reading railroad. was continued
until Saturday. Frank Lane was fined
s. and costs for assault and battery.
Evening journal., 1902-05-08
TRUSTEES FOR INSANE NAMED
Board Probably Will Re.elect Old Officers
Next Month

Governor HUM has reappointed George
$. Capelle. OF Wilmington; Zebulon Hop
kins. of Pennington and Or. Joseph s.
NAPLES. OF Georgetown, 20 be members
OF the board Of trustees Of the Delaware
State Hospital at Farnhurst. These three
trustees have served for many years in
this capacity. The board is non-partisan.
The trustees probably will meet in Will
mington and reorganize on the first
Thursday in June. The old officers likely
will be reelected.
There are no new cases Of smallpox re-
ported today and Superintendent Hanck-
er reports that the work of cleaning the
building is progressing.
Evening journal., 1902-05-08
Wln Elect Cremntorx siaff

City Council this evening will elect
the crematory force. The following
viii be named Charles Cannon, SUI
perlntendent; Peter Garner. first as
sistant; John Friel. second assistant;
John Murphy, night watchman. and
John Deery. extra man. The election
should have been held last week but
Council overlooked It.
Evening journal., 1902-05-08
You cAN aEr Ir Ar LYNcn.s.

Anything you want-some stores are
iust-out-stores. But ours, the JUSTIN
stores. Goods arriving every day,
seasonable eatables and drinkables.
We would like to add your name to
our Saturday delivery. a standing or
der for our select white-stopped beer
our own bottling, soc. dozen. Bass &
Co.'S ale and Guinness stout for in
valids.in half pints, s1.4O dozen. Tele-
phone numbers 200 and 6S2. Main
store. n. w. Corner Madison and
Fourth streets. ID. W. Lynch.
Evening journal., 1902-05-08
To piscuss Enoamnment

Adjutant-G General Wickersham and
Colonel Theodore Townsend held a
conference last night relative to the
summer encampment of The National
Guard The matter will be discussed
at the next meeting of commissioned
officers. and some conclusion will be
reached. A Dover company may be
organized before tho encampment.
Evening journal., 1902-05-08
sehurman viii Not Investiaate.

Ithaca. n. Y. May SIT was learned
here that President Schurman, OF Cor
nell University, has written to Carl
Schurz, declining membership on the
committee appointed to investigate
the alleged Philippine atrocities He
did not attend the meeting in New
York at which the committee was ap-
pointed.
Evening journal., 1902-05-08
Erecting lnclosed Passage

Workmen are erecting an enclosed
passage between the cabinet room and
the vanishing room in the new shops
at the Pullman Palace Car Company
plant. 1t is to prevent the weather
from damaging the work that has been
vanished, and which has to be taken
to the cabinet room before being al
lowed to dry.
Evening journal., 1902-05-08
Bought Mcvex Propertx

The Pennsylvania Railroad Company
has bought the old McVey building at
Front and Market streets. for $4,000.
The deal was made through Gibbons &
Moore. The building owned by the
.Stoeckle estate. which adioins the Nc
Vey property. also has been bought by
the company.
Evening journal., 1902-05-08
pemocrats WiII Mnke Llst

In the rooms Of the Young Mems
Democratic Club there will be a meet
ing of the Democratic County Com
mittee on Saturday afternoon, to
choose a list Of names to be submitted
to the Department of Elections. The
department VIII choose the registration
officers from this list
Evening journal., 1902-05-08
steam Yaoht Rennired

The steam pleasure yacht Au Revoir,
which formerly belonged to the Du-
POnt family and was bought by
Charles A. Gould. and which has been
in the dock at the shipyards of the
Harlan and Hollingsworth Company
for some time, was taken out today.
She will be repaired, overhauled and
put in service again.
Evening journal., 1902-05-08
viii Marry a Cuban Girl

Invitations are out for the wedding
of Miss Amelia Contera and Fred Grier,
of Philadelphia. The ceremony will
take place in Ceigo de Avilli. Cuba, on
Sunday, May is. Miss Contera is a
pretty young Cuban girl, who resided
with Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew w. Colli-
son i'm Smyrna. and attended the public
schools there.
Evening journal., 1902-05-08
tnulnned Wlth Nem cIocks

The big plant Of the Joseph Bancroft
and Sons Company, on the Brandy
wine has been equipped with new cleo
trio clocks and they, are now in work
ing order. The old clocks about sixty
five in number, have been sold to The
employees.
Evening journal., 1902-05-08

There is more Catarrh in this section OF
the country than all other diseases put
together, and until the last few years
was supposed to be incurable. For a
great many years doctors pronounced IL
a local disease, and prescribed local
remedies. and by constantly failing 10
cure with local treatment. pronounced Il
incurable. Science has proven catarrh TO
requires constitutional treatment Halls
Catarrh Cure, manufactured by f. j..
Cheney e Co. Toledo. Ohio Is the only
constitutional cure on the market II IS
taken internally IN doses from 10 drops TO
q teaspoonful IL ao.s directly on the
blood and mucous surfaces of the sys-
TEN. They offer one hundred dollars for
any case il fails to cure. Send for circu-
lars and testimonials.
Address
F. j. CHENEY & CO, Toledo. o.
Sold by Druggists. 75c.
Halls Family Pnls are the best.
Evening journal., 1902-05-08
. Paynter Did Not Return

George Paynter was held in 5000
bail for the upper court last evening
by Magistrate Bradley on a charge OF
gave Paynter a s. bill to get changed
He took the money but never came
back. Constable Green arrested him.
Evening journal., 1902-05-08
Nav wiz the Nomination

James ID. Wright, the Kent county
Democrat who is spoken Of as the
probable candidate for clerk OF the
peace, seems to have little opposition
He is a well and favorably known man.
and his friends predict his nomina-
tiOn and election.
Evening journal., 1902-05-08
Local Concern Chartered

Special TO the Evening Journal.
Dover May S.-The following char
ters were granted in Dover today:
United Securities Company OF Della
ware, Wilmington concern, to purchase
and deal in stocks and bonds; capital,
S500.00
Renewal of charter filed by Joseph
Bancroft and Sons Company, of VIII
mington.
Evening journal., 1902-05-08
strawberrIes viii be Plentiful

The coming strawberry season prom
ises to be a big one. and the railroad
company is preparing TO handle II. Re
and ventilatOr cars are be-
ing sent down the State and placed
on side tracks to be ready for use The
work Of double tracking the Delaware
road is being rapidly pushed
Evening journal., 1902-05-08
George |. Messiok nm

George L. Messick is III in South
America. He went There some time
ago to superintend the construction CT
a knock-down steamer built by the
Pusey and Jones Company He is
son of George A. Messiclx assistant su-
perintendent Of the Pusey and Jones
Company.
Evening journal., 1902-05-08
Active Association to Picnic

The members of the Reliance Active
Association are talking about givig q
picnic some time during the summer.
The question has not been definitely
settled, but some action will be taken
at the next meeting of the society.
Evening journal., 1902-05-08
Is Now q Physician

Charles NJ. Handy, of this city, was
graduated from the Southern Homeo-
pathic Medical School, of Baltimore,
on Tuesday. He will return to this city
on next Tuesday to spend the summer
with his mother. after which he will
begin the practice Of his profession.
Evening journal., 1902-05-08
Mahaffx-Baumann

DR.. James r. Mahaffy and Mrs. Olga
A. Baumann were married last night
at No. 901 Monroe street. The oere-
mony was performed by the Rev. DR..
Paul Isenschmidt. pastor of the Ger
man Lutheran Church After June /
DR.. and Mrs. Malhaffy will reside at No.
904 Jackson street.
Evening journal., 1902-05-08
Laid Hls Head on RalIroad TraoI..

Lancaster, Pa, May S.-Thomas
Williams, aged so years, farm labor
sr. committed suicide at Teola last
evening by deliberately laying his
head on the Lancaster and Downing
town Railroad in front of a fast pas
enger train. He was deoapitated.
Evening journal., 1902-05-08
Burlelgh Sworn in

Alexander Burleigh, who was elect
ed an executive officer Of the Board Of
Health yesterday, was sworn in by
Judge Cochran today. He then en-
tered upon his duties.
Evening journal., 1902-05-08
BAKE AVID RUMMAGE SALE.

Goodman NJ. E Church will have a
rummage sale for one week, at No.
lO11 Market street. benefit improve
ment fund. A homemade bake will
be held in CONNECTION with the sale on
Saturday afternoon and evening Or
ders left with the managers will be
filled.
Evening journal., 1902-05-08
sehooI ChIIdren EntertaIn

The Opera House was crowded last
night. when the children OF st. Paul's
r. C. Church gave their annual enter
tainment. About ] 500 people were
present TO witness the performance. All
the parts were we'll taken. and the en-
tire program was a credit TO the
school
Evening journal., 1902-05-08
ArtIst Chance tIs ResIdenee

Howard Pyle. formerly OF No. 1901
Broome street, today changed his resi-
dence, and will occupy the house No.
907 Delaware avenue. Mr.. Pyle recent
ly purchased this house from Emlin
HeWes.
Evening journal., 1902-05-08
I1earinr in Gause Csc

In Victor B. Woolley's Office. in the
Ford building yesterday afternoon. a
hearing in the case OF Cause VS.. the
Harlan and HollingswOrth Company
was held. These hearings are held
every other week, and viii continue
for perhaps a year.
Evening journal., 1902-05-08
Clerk Has Resigned

II. T. Crosby. assistant chief clerk
in Master Carpenter Smiths Office has
resigned. He will accept a clerical
position with the DUPONT de Nemours
Company. ]. ID. Hildreth, Of the West
Yard Office, win succeed him.
Evening journal., 1902-05-08
win Eleot Omcers

The Delaware Industrial School for
Girls is holding its annual meeting
this afternoon. Officers will be elected
and reports received.
Evening journal., 1902-05-08
Painting Signal lower

Printers today started to paint the
signal tower at the Pennsylvania rail-
road bridge across the Brandywine.
The tower had not been painted for
some time.
Evening journal., 1902-05-08
Returned ION Colorado

Robert G.. Harman has returned from
an extended visit to his brother, Eu-
gene. in Colorado Springs, Col. He re-
ports that the latter is well and enjoy
ing life in the mountains.
Evening journal., 1902-05-08
LIhrarY Win Give MoonIIeht

The Brandywine Library Association
will give a moonlight excursion to
Washington Park on Saturday June
IA. A program of music is being ar
ranged for the occasion.
Evening journal., 1902-05-08
EMPLOYED by State Deteotive

Charles L. Wilson. the homeless boy
who applied for lodging at the police
station last week. has been given
home on the farm Of State Detective
Ratledge. near Newark. The boy for
merly lived in Philadelphia.
Evening journal., 1902-05-08
shlpped Two New Cars

Two cars for the Erie Rapid Transit
Line were put on fiat cars today a,
The American Car and Foundry Com
pany, and shipped to their owners. The
cars are prettily painted in green and
yellow.
Evening journal., 1902-05-08
Wedding Announced

The coming wedding is announced
of Daniel Moore Bates. of this city,
and Miss Bertha Corson Day, OF Ger
mantown. The ceremony will take
place on Saturday, May II.
Evening journal., 1902-05-08
May Parties Visit Delaware CITY

Several May parties went to Della
ware City this morning to spend the
day. The ride on the trolley cars af-
fOrds much pleasure. and the soldiers
in Delaware City are watched with in
tpreet
Evening journal., 1902-05-08
Charge Not Proved

James Gregg was before Magistrate
Bradley last night. charged by Thomas
Greer with obstructing a public road
near New Castle. He was dismissed.
Evening journal., 1902-05-08
DOINGS in THE
SOCIAL WORLD
Wilmington Man to Wed
Germantown Girl
Other Social Matters Of Interest to
Wilmington People and Their
Friends

Communications OF a social nature re-
ceived by the Evening Journal. The So
ciety Reporter may be reached every
morning from to II o'clock by telephone.
No. 500 ID. & A., or PAS Delmarvia.
Formal announcement has been
made of the engagement of Miss
Finette Lynch, of Philadelphia. and
Lieutenant lie Seur, U. S. n. The we'd
ding will take place in this city on
June 2, the ceremony being performed
by Bishop Coleman.
Miss Lynch is a prominent young
society woman of Philadelphia. who
has theatrical aspirations. She was
seen here with Henry Ludlam in
.Shal1espearean productions. She is ths
daughter of General Lynch, and has
numerous friends in Wilmington.
Evening journal., 1902-05-08
pivldend for MltcheII CredIiors

Creditors of S. Mitchell, who was
declared a bankrupt. viii receive 211hI
per cent on the dollar. This dividend
was declared by Edmund S. Hellings,
trustee. this morning.
Evening journal., 1902-05-08
Horse Ran Away

A horse owned by William E. Tay-
lor ran away from Fourth and Pine
streets this morning. Il was caught
at Eleventh and Pine streets by Will
liam Thompson. No damage was
done.
Evening journal., 1902-05-08
WiII Join the Union

The majority Of the remaining non
union men who have promised to go
into the carpenters union. will be adj
mitted at the meeting tonight.
Evening journal., 1902-05-08
A VERY VALUABLE BIRD.
DR.. Birds Liver Salt.
French Steamer Enters

The French steamer Vile de Dieppe
entered at the local custom house this
morning. It will load oil at Marcus
Hook.
Evening journal., 1902-05-08
ROOM MoULDTNCs.

Buy them direct. and save middle
profit. as we sell them and put them
up at wholesale prices. Only at Yer
gers, 419 Shipley street.
Evening journal., 1902-05-08
sock social al hockessln

AT the home of T. Addison Potts on
next Saturday night a sock social
win be held for the benefit of Hockes-
sin NJ. e. Sunday school.
Evening journal., 1902-05-08
Leiters Granted on Hart Estate

Register of Wills Crossan this morn
ing granted letters testamentary on
the estate Of Alexander Hart to Mary
r. Hart.
Evening journal., 1902-05-08
PaY pav on RaiIroad

This is pay day on the Philadelphia
and Reading railroad. The paymaster
was at the King street station about
lL30 O'Clock with his car.
Evening journal., 1902-05-08
workmen Repairing Crossing

The Fourth street crossing of the
Pennsylvania Railroad Company is be-
ing repaired. The tracks are being
leveled and new ties put down.
Evening journal., 1902-05-08
Directors Visit South wilmingto

Directors Visit South Wilmington
Directors of the Street and Sewer
Department visited South Wilmington
yesterday and examined the plant of
the johnson Forge Company. The con-
Germ wishes to run a siding to its prop
erty.
Evening journal., 1902-05-08

Want ads in the Evening Journal
one cent a word.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-11-14

PROCLAMATION.

City of Savannah, Mayors ONCE.
Nov. 10. 1902:
Whereas, Friday, the 14th day of
November, 1907, has been named by
the Association of Patriotic Societies
for the re-interment of the remains of
Maj. Gen. Nathaniel Greene, and.
Whereas in view of the distinguish
ed services of Gen. Greene to his coun-
try having occupied a place next to
that of Washington, and it being de-
sired in grateful remembrance of this
great American to make the occasion
q memorable event in the history OF
Savannah.
Therefore I, Jas. NJ Dixon, Acting
Mayor Of the city of Savannah, do
hereby issue this, my proclamation, re-
questing the merchants to close their
respective places of business on that
day between the hours of and g. in
order to give their employees an oppor-
tunity to be present and participate in
the ceremonies. incident to the oc-
casion, and all persons having flags
are requested to display the same at
half mast between the hours of and
{.
Given under my hand and seal of the
city of Savannah, this 18th November,
1902. Jas. NJ. Dixon,
Acting Mayor.
Attest: VIM. P. Bailey, Clerk of
Council,
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-11-14
BEAUFORT NOTES.


Board of Trade Makes Preparations
to Welcome Secretary Moody.
Beaufort. Nov. 12.-John Roundtree,
colored. charged with aiding a prisoner
10 escape at Hardeeville. was committed
to the county Jail to-day by Magistrate
Hayward for trial at the next court
The same magistrate also committed
Henry Green. coiored, who is a witness
to recent alleged thefts of his father,
George Green. The father il is alleged,
robbed blacksmith shop at Vaudeville
Of a lot of tools and other articles,
which he concealed, with the knowledge
of the son, in a branch near his farm
shanty, near Hardeeville.
The father got out of the way and is
still at large.
The following gentlemen have been
appointed by the Board OF Trade to well
come Secretary Moody, who is expect
ed here Tomorrow: Intendant c. c.
Townsend, Capt y. Christensen, DR.
II. NJ. Stuart, Congressman VIM. Elliott
and Admiral Beardslee
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-11-14

swainsboro, Ga, Nov. 13.-Judge
George S. Rountree of Swainsboro,
senator from the Sixteenth district, is
dangerously i'll in Atlanta, and his
friends are fearful that he will not
recover. Senator Rountree is suffering
from complication of diseases, and 1t
has been decided by three prominent
Atlanta physicians that an operation
win be necessary to save his life. This
operation will be performed as soon as
the senator is in strong enough con-
dition to undergo it. Judge Rountree
is over 20 years ofs age and has been
in feeble health for some time past.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-11-14
INSURANCE.

I beg to inform the public that on
Oct. lst became associated with Mr..
r. NJ. Hull In the insurance business.
Mr.. Hulrs agency represents the best
Fire, Life and Accident companies In
the country. A.share of your valuable
patronage Is solicited. and will be
highly appreciated. / will be pleased
20 call and confer with you at any
time. Phones 324.
JOS. #. DOYLE,
no. 10 Drayton Street,
RToYident Building.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-11-14
ATLANTIC COAST LINE RAILROAD
COMPANY.
Office of the Secretary.

Office Of the Secretary.
October 9Th, 1902.
Notice is hereby given that a special
meeting of the stockholders of the At
lantic Coast Line Railroad Company
has been called by the Board of Dr.
rectors. and will be held at the office
of said Company in the city of Rich
mond, Virginia. on Monday, the 18th
day Of November, A. D., 1902, at
1880 o'clock in the forenoon, for the
purpose of voting upon a proposition
to increase the present capital stock
of the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad
Company 20 the amount of fifteen mil
lion dollars, to consist of one hundred
and fifty thousand shares of the com
mon stock. each OF the par value of
one hundred dollars. the same to be In
addition to the capital stock already
issued and outstanding; and for the
purpose, also, of voting upon a promo
sition to increase the bonded Indebted
ness OF the Company by the issue of
thirty-five millions of dollars I'm col
lateral trust purchase money fifty year
four per cent. gold bonds; such addi-
tional stock and bonds to be applied
and used. as far as may be necessary
to and towards the payment of the
purchase price of three hundred and
six thousand shares OF the capital
stock of the Louisville and Nashville
Railroad Company, which, under the
terms OF the purchase thereof, is to be
pledged as collateral security for the
payment of said bonds.
BY order OF the Board of Directors:
JAMES F. POST,
Secretary.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-11-14
ORDERS TAKEN FOR ROSE PLANTS.

Our green houses have all been re-
built this summer, and we can now
decorate for all occasions. Our paIms
are in fine condition. The choicest OF
cut roses, carnations, ehrysanthenums
and floral designs.
We are now taking orders for the
finest OF rose plants. true 60 name.
GEO. WAGNER'S SON.
aFlorists" Bull and Perry Sts
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-11-14

Atlanta. Nov. 13.-The Committee OF
the House on Appropriations to-day re-
ported fayorabiy resolution 10 ex-
pend not more than $500 from the
rent OF The Indian Springs reservation
yet " accrue. in building masonry
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-11-14

around the spring for the purpose of
protecting it. There was a warm fight
over the resolution, but it was shown
that unless something is done, the
spring, which is the states property.
will be filed up within the course of
the next few Nears-
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-11-14
A GREAT DISCOVERY

Mr.. E. Baker of Tampa, Fla. is ex-
hibiting at Florida's State Fair, at
Lake City, an article which prevents
shoe soles from wearing out; also a
brilliant lamp burner. he wants
agents to handle the goods.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-11-14

chrysanthemums and carnations. we
have them for you. For artistic and
handsome floral designs and deoora-
tons we claim to be Bre-eminent
Oelschigs Nursery. both phones 400.
Orders solicited by ]. Gardner. Agent,
AZ Barnard street. and Oppenheimer,
Sloat & Co.. ~ Broughton street. east
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-11-14
SCHOOL OF LANGUAGES

Will be opened Monday, Nov. "a, at
Ala oglethorpe avenue. west. Instruc-
lions in German. French and English
given, by PROF. G. H. w. SMITH.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-11-14
MEETINGS.
PALESTINE COMMASDERY no.;

Attention Sir knights: A %
regular conclave OF this COM q AZA
mandery will be held this ~1~
friday evening at your
asylum, Masonic Temple. at Sis o'clock
sharp.
The Order Of the Temple win be con-
ferred
Visiting Sir knights are cordially in
vited to attend. BY order of
II. S. COLDING, Eminent Com.
w. s. ROCKWELL. Recorder.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-11-14
WALL PAPER.

! have absolutely the largest stock
in Savannah, and for the next sixty
days will sell at bargain prices. You
can hire your own men here and paper
rooms. including material, from $3.50
up. Paints. OIL. varnishes, Kalso-
mines, Picture Mouldings and Glass at
very low prices.
WIN. TAYLOR.
K. of p. Hall. Ca. Phone ST.