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The evening Republican., 1902-05-26
SUNDAY AT
CONFERENCE,

Chester, May 26. Yesterday was
a big day at St. John s African Church
on Seventeenth Street, where the
ninetieth annual conference Of the
African Union M. P church Is in ses-
sion. The program took up the en-.
tire day and the crowds OF colored
brethren and sisters were so largo
that it was necessary to hold over
flow meetings. All the gatherings
were full of fire and enthusiasm, and
the shouts CT praise were loud and
prolonged. Services were held In the
main auditorium Of the church, in
the lecture room and under a large
tent erected in the church yard. 1t
was not necessary for the worshippers
to go home to dinner. Meals we're
prepared ard served at all hours, and
the appetizing odor of ham and cab.
bage, chicken and other good things
was all pervadlng.
The services began early in the
morning. Fromseven to nine O'Clock
Rev. c. H. Walker, OF Newark, Della
ware. presided, and the exercises in
cluded love feast, conducted by Rev.
Walker, in which large number
participated. At 1890 a. NJ. Rev.
J. E, Sergeant, d. D, delivered a ser.
mon, taking his text from St. John.
3rd. chapter and 9Th verse.
Rev. A. Woodwards, D. D., preach
ed at 23O p. M, his text being from
st. John, 10th chapter, 9th to l1th
verses. The music rendered by the
choir of St. Mat thew's Church. Phila-
eelphia, of which Rev. Serjeant Is
pastor. Chorister E. Brown directed
the singing.
The church was again crowded at
7.3O, when the Rev. S. L. Quann D.
D.. preached the sermon. His text
was from Gal. fourth chapter. fourth
verse. The singing was by the choir
of Rev. Quann's church, the A. U
OF Wilmington, Delaware, and was
led by Professor Chippty.
The overflow meetings held in the
lecture room Of the church we're
equally as interesting as those held
In the upstairs portion of the sanctu.
ary. Rev. I. B. Cooper, d. d. preach
ed at ~. 30 a. m., and had large !
audience Of attentive listeners. Dra
Cooper took his text from Neh., 9.6.
His subject was "The Angels Wor.
ship The sermon at 2.3O in the
afternoon was delivered by Rev. M.
B. Bendley and at 7.45 Rev. l.. II.
Banton occupied toe pulpit. His text
was from Cal. G.l4.
During the afternoon the confer
ence ordained two elders. They were
Rev. II. J. Lee, Uf Lincoln University
Ind Rev. Robert Salisbury, of Hook.
sssin, Delaware.
During the morning acollection was
aiken up to defray the expenses of
,he funeral of Rev. Joseph King, OF
oaterson, N. J. There was q liberal
esponse to the appeal.
At eight O'Clock this morning the
conference will reconvene with song
ervce led by }. W. Brown. The
business of the morning will consist
# reports and routine business. The
fternoon and evening will be devot-
d to the Home Mite Society.
The evening Republican., 1902-05-26
PERSONAL
MENTION
GAVE AN ENTERTAINMENT.

GAVE AN ENTERTAINMENT.
James A. Garfield Council, No. |,
Daughters of America, held thei1
sixth anniversary, on Friday even
ing May %. The room was deco
rated beautifully with palms, ferns
and flags. The following program
was rendered;
Opening Address William Nixon
Singing "My Country 'Tis of Thee
Bessie and Emma Jones
Recitation "My Flag" Charles Barcus
Graphaphone selections
Charles McCollum
Recitation Pipe of Clay"
James Dill
Selections by Pastime Musical Club
Recitation 1.-TWO Verdicts'
Elsie Glenn
Song ''Only a Little Empty Nest"
John Hart
Recitation, 1.-THE Chieftain's Maiden
Helen Barcus
Solo James Jones
Recitation "Asleep at the Switch'
Charles Nabb
Musical Selections Mrs. Mckinley
Reading 1.-THE Dutchman's Tele-
phone" Mrs. Ada Nabb
Musical selections Miss MARBLE
Recitation ''The Midnight Express
'- '-',e5.. ,.,- May Barcus
Song Elsie and Mabel Mckinley
Music by Elizabeth Gamble
Recitation Bessie Jones
Song When the Roses Bloom Again
Alice McCOllum
Dialogue Elsie and Mabel Mckinley
Song II will be there, Mary Dear"
Matthew Pettecrew
Selections by Pastime Musical Club
Refreshments were served in
!
The evening Republican., 1902-05-26
HIGH SCHOOL
:. SPORTS.

The Wilmington High School
held its annual field day on Satur.
day. Yoder, of the Military Acad,
emy, won the 100 yards dash in
10 rs seconds, beating the former
High School record of III, made by
Richard F. Clash. Mahatfy, of the
w. H. S., who finished second, ran
in 10 3-5 seconds, therefore he now
holds the High School record. Ber-
nard Doughefty broke the record of
80 feet for putting the shot, held by
Richard Palmer, by putting it 81
feet inches. Shaffer's mark of 5
minutes 10 3-5 seconds for the mile
run, establishes a new school record
for that distance. .Mahaffy knocked
4-5 seconds off the 22O-yards' run
by going the distance in "a As.
Hartman brought the 440-yards run
down to Al 4-5 seconds, from 50 2-5
seconds made by Clash.
The High; School championship
1O0-yards run appeared to be a dead
heat between Mahaffy and Dough-
erty, but the judges decided in ia
vor of Mahaffy. In the high jump
Yoder was disqualified for diving.
The Wilmington Military Academy
scored "a! points, and of these Yoder
made %. The summary:
100 yards run-Won by Frank
Yoder, W. M. A.; second, Frank
Mahaffv, W. H. S.; third, Howard
Hartman, W. H. S. Time 1925
seconds.
Shot putting Won by H. Alexan-
der, W. H. S.; second, B. Dougher-
ty, w. H. S.; third, R. Smith, W,
+. S. Distance 35 feet II inches.
One mile run-Won by c. Shaffer,
W. II. s.; second, w. Vernon, w.
H. S.; third, Foote. w. M. A. Time
5 minutes, 10 3-5 seconds.
High jump-Tie between Smith
and Thatcher, w. F. S., for first,
and Rommell, W. NJ. A., and Ma
haffy, w. H. S., for second. Heighth
4 feet 10 inches.
22o-yards run-Won by Yoder,
W. NJ. A.; second, Mahaffy, w. H.
s.; third, Poole, w. f. s. Time
2f is seconds
Running broad jump-Won by
W. M. A.; second, Yoder,
W. NJ. A.; third, Hackett, W. H. S.
Distance 1S feet 8 inches
Glass relay race-Won by Senior
A; second, Senior B; third, Middle
Time 4 minutes 12 3-5 seconds.
Pole vault-Won by Yoder, w.
n. A.; second, Carnes, w. F. s.;
bird, Hackett, w. H. S. Heighth |
feet inches.
44O-yards-Won by Yoder, w. M. |
l.; second, Hartman, W. H. s.;
hird, Shaffer, w. H. s. Time 81
-5.
Standing broad jump-Won by
lommell, w. M. A.; second, Dough-
rty, w. H. S.; third, Greenwood,
V. H. $. Distance Q feet 2 inches.
W. H. S. 100 yards run-Won by
lahaffy; second, Dougherty; third,
hartman. Time II Is seconds.
School relay race-Won by w.
|. s. (Mahaffy, Shaffer, Frederick
nd Greenwood; second, w. NJ. A. |
Yoder, Griffith, Van Trump and
'ommelD. Time 4 minutes as Sec
nds.
Officials Referee, A. A. Waite;
eld judges, H. L. Rice, w. B. Fos-
y, R. G: Glover; track judges, w.
1ales, W. H. Williams, F. Megaw;
;arter, j. E. Whitehead; scorer,
'. L. Strahorn; announcer, G. l..
ougherty; timers, c. L. Rudolph,
. Thomas and +. Dixon.
The evening Republican., 1902-05-26
public Printsr Arrested. .

Washington, D. C.. May 23.-The
crusade ag ainst violaters OF the
autl.smoke law led to the arrest to-
day, on a warrant Of Frank W.
Palmer, Public Printer He will
be given a hearing tomorrow in
the Police Court.
If a conviction is obtained against
Mr.. Palmer the responsible heads
Of the responsible heads Of the
Agricultural Department, the Blu.
reau of Engraving and Printing
and those in charge OF other execu.
tlvs departments will be prose-
cuted. In defending Public Printer
Palmer. the contention will be made
that the anti.smoke law does not
apply to Government buildings.
The evening Republican., 1902-05-26
This Is Locust Year, Keep Them Out, a

Buy screen doors. window screens and
screen wire at Lynch, oors complete Tor
hanging with screws and hinges from 9Oc, to
4L2G Three sty !eA to select from. Window
screen from zoe. to Ioc each; Y rees or black
Of doors or windows with string or mi sur.
Ing tape and briug 1t with you. I,ynch's
Lstgest Leading store, N. W. corner Madison
sna Fourth streets. Telephones b. s. A. 883A
Dslmaryla 100.
The evening Republican., 1902-05-26
Lynchlug Mob Storms .Jail,

Paris, Mo-, May 25.- "A mot
broke into the Jail here to-day and
after a desperate fight, ia which
the Sheriff and three deputies
were injured. they. lynched Abe
Winthrop, the negro who killed
young William Grow last moath,
The evening Republican., 1902-05-26
THE WEATHER.

In the Middle States and New Eng
land today cloudy weather will
prevail followed by cooler tempera-
ture.
Tuesday, partly clear weather will
prevail with warmer temperature and
westerly winds.
Wedneday clear and warmer weather
willpreval.
The thermometer at w. C.Taylor's
drug store 3O2 King street today reg
iStered US follows:
O'Clock 10 o'clock lo'Clock
6S 76 "a
The evening Republican., 1902-05-26
Burial OF Mrs. Ferguson

The funeral services over the r..
mains of Mrs. Margaret Ferguson
took place Sunday afternoon from
her late residence at Falkland.
Services were held in Mecannon's
Church, being conducted by Rev,
John D. Blake, pastor. The pail.
bearers were: Charles Stewart
John T. Mullen, William Lowell,
James Scott, J. E.tMcElwee and
Martin Hendricks. Interment was
made in Mecannon's burial grounds.
The evening Republican., 1902-05-26
WILMINGTON DELAWARE, MONDAY MAY 26 1902


The EVENING REPUBLICAN will
present to the most popular base
ball player receiving the greatest
number OF votes solid gold watch.
The contest to close at the time the
clubs close their playing season.
The watch is now on exhibition 10
the window of the S. H. Baynard
Company. Fifth AMI Market streete.
This contest is open to any base
ball player 10 the city or State.
The evening Republican., 1902-05-26
DR.. ROsSlter to Speak .

DR.. Rossiter, Field Secretary of the
McAlf Mission, will address meet
ing in the interests of the work in
st. Andrews Church, Eighth and
Shipley streets, Tuesday evening at
8 o'clock. DR.. Rossiter is fine
speaker and thoroughly familiar
with the work and we bespeak for
him a good audience.
The evening Republican., 1902-05-26
g Prisoner Goes Up A Chimney

Minneapolis, Mimi, May 25.-
l4ouis Anderson, boy prisoner alta
fpolice station here made asensation
sl escape the other night. By means
kof plank he managed to reach a
ventllator in the chimney IL feet
from the floor. Entering this, he
worked his way up IS feet. From
the top lie dropped to the root Of the
building a bout 10 feet and thence by
The fire escape reached the street.
The evening Republican., 1902-05-26
TrOlleY Ride

The Rrandywine M. q. Sunday
School will give a trolley ride to Bran.
dywine Springs Park, tomorrow even.
ing, for the benefit of the band com.
mittee. Car will leave 10th and King
streets at 8 O'Clock,
The evening Republican., 1902-05-26
Wilmington Bible Union.

The regular weekly meeting oi
the Wilmington Bible Union will
be held in the lecture room Of Del
aware Avenue Baptist Church at
. 7.45 o'clock this evening. The Sun
day School lesson for next Sunday,
paul at Lystra," Acts IA 8-19, will
, be studied. All Sunday school
teachers and Bible students are cor
dially invited.
The evening Republican., 1902-05-26
CARD BASKET.

Joseph Doris and Alfred Steffen
burg were in Chester yesterday.
Albert 0. Ratkins, of this city
was in Chester last night.
Maynard Poole and wife, of Ches
ter, were in this city yesterday.
Misses Ida and Minnie Tyson, o
Chester, spent yesterday with friends
in this city.
Miss Florence Keesey spent Sun
day with friends at Centreville, Del
Miss Ida Carte, of Baltimore
spent Sunday with DR.. Clara Fer
guson, of this city.
Mrs. Enoch Hanthorn, of Bridge
ton, N. j., is visiting her daughter;
in this city.
Mrs. W. Scott Vernon has return
ed from visit to Ocean Grove.
r. H. Scott, wife and daughter
Lulu, visited H. H. McMullen al
State Road on Sunday.
James H. Wright and wife visited
friends in Baltimore on Sunday.
Nathan Barsky left for New York
this morning on business.
Frederick w. Heck was visitor
in this city yesterday. He is look
ing hale and hearty.
Mrs. Margaret Orr, of Newark,
has returned home after pleasant
visit to relatives in Chester.
Samuel Polk, of Richmond, Va,
is spending few days with rela-
tives in Chester
Mrs. A. D. Yocum, of Chester will
leave today for visit to Smyrna.
John Tulle Parker, of Philadel-
phia visited friends in this city yes
terday.
Howell s. England spent Sunday
in Overlook.
George Lawson and wife, of Mar
beth, Pa, spent Sunday with Hiram
White and wife of this city.
David Gray and wife, of this city,
were the guests of Mrs William
Powell, of Christiana yesterday. =
Alfred Short, of Glendale, is the
guest of United States Marshal Short
Richard R. Kenney, of Dover,
was in Wilmington today.
J. Frank Alice and DR.. Marshall
went to Philadelphia today.
Killed BY Cyclone
Union, S. e., May 25-This place
was visited at 4 p. NJ. to-day by a
terrific tornado. Tie storm came
from the north, and it eeems there
was also one from the southwest, the
two meeting in this vicinity. -Four
deaths and considerable loss Of proper i
ty resulted.
The storm from The north was
preceded by heavy rain and what I.
dark mass of cloud about
100 yards wide. 1t travelled with
great speed and people barely had
time 10 get indoors before the storm
was upon the town. Knitting Mill /
Hill, south Of Union, caught the full
force Of the tornado, which blew
down tie schoolhouse and two resi-
dences thus converting them literally
into kindling wood. The occup pants
flew from one Of the houses before it
went to pieces, and took refuge in an
other nearby; but this house also was
crushed to splinters. In the latter :
house Mrs. Sallie Hart and Miss
Annie Lawson were instantly killed.
Mrs. Maxey was so badly injured that
The died in an hour and her little
laughter, Vera, died from wounds
lbout 8 o'clock.
A telegram from Jonesville, s.. @.
20 Miss Lawson, who was killed,
tates that the storm was fearful at
hat place and that one OF her ia nily
lad been killed there. Miss Lawson
vas dead when the telegram arrived.
The evening Republican., 1902-05-26
Baird M I'M 1rlal Excurs M

The Baird Memorial Mission will
take its eighth annual excursion to
Pennsgrove, on Saturday June 2lst.
The evening Republican., 1902-05-26

@ On Saturday evening, the Erik
Biork Flute Band Of this city, en-.
Etertained the Federal Flute Band
7 VI Chester.
The evening Republican., 1902-05-26
Advertise in the Republican.

NOTlCE-A LIMITED NU MBER OF LOTS
~ IN the Lombardy Cemetery will be OF.
fered until June lst Al y25 in avenues and S9O
IN walks CHAS. M TOW NSEND,
No. u W. 9th st. henv.
ms tn tn sat il
The evening Republican., 1902-05-26

E'GGs-BARHED ROCKS lMoNTAuK
~ strainl White Wysndottes( Dustoa strain
y per la Oak Spring Poultry Farm, vii.
Del Box 47a ,nl5 m " a 5mo $50
The evening Republican., 1902-05-26

COLEMAN HOUSE
eg.,s South Carolina Avenue and Boardwalk -
OK
up.
GL4CoLEMAN.
The evening Republican., 1902-05-26

7 ADlEs-uSE UURHANNlLESS ilEAIEDY
- for delayed or suppressed period; 1t can.
not fail; trial free. Paris Chemical Co., Mil
WAukee. WI. nl96ttat'
The colored American., 1902-06-21

all times he is ready to champion its
cause, and his church contributes more
to its support than any church in the
State
CHURCH WORK.
AS church worker and fnancier he
has few equals. When he took charge
of the First Baptist church in Little
Rock, he found the flock scattered and
debt of $1,000 and upward hanging
over the church. He was a young man
and inexperienced but he went to work
ard i'll a few years the members had
been brought back to the fold and the
debt lifted To-day he is standing at the
head of the most flOuriShing church in
all the State of Arkansas, stately brick
structure that will easily seat from 5000
to 1000 people, with all modern improve
mentS, etc.
AS AN AUTHOR.
Notwithstanding Rev. Robinson's busy
career, he has had time to write and
compile several books. Sermons and
Sermonettes" and christian Advocate"
are among his best works. and they are
read extensively, by all churches. In his
writings he has made no pretenSe at lit
erary merit or high scholarship. but has
stated the simple truth as plainly and
cOncisely as possible. In these little vol
umes he has not dealt with the stars,
but has endeavOred to put before his fel-
lOwmen the shortcomings of humanity.
That he has succeeded in giving to his
people lOng-felt want is evidenced by
the large sale of the books.
HIS LAST HONOR.
Wednesday night, May Sth. a large
crowd of citizens assembled at Rev.
RObinsOn's church Men and women of
all classes were there They had been
invited. but for what no one knew. All
of the distinguished men of the city were
seated upon the rOstrum. Anxiety was
written upon every faCe-and when Hon.
J. Z. Bush arose and read letter stat
ing that the trustee board of the Uni
versity of Kentucky, had conferred the
1egree of doctor of divinity upon Rev.
Robinson, the applause was deafening.
Thus step by step he is climbing the hill.
He is made of that material that knows
no defeat. Success and honor may
come-yet he is the same ]. P. Robin
son. Though he walks in the paths of
greatness the cripple dog by the high
way receives kindly stroke from his
hand. All his days are spent, when out
of his study in looking after the meek
and lowly. He is known to all as
Brother Robinson" Few Sundays pass
that his church does not lift a collection
for the poor. Dr. Robinson is yet a
Young man. What he has done we all
know, What he may dc the future will
The colored American., 1902-06-21

Men who have travelled the thorny
paths of difficulty and have wrung from
the world q success that was reluctant
lv Welded, tho they do not startle the
world. deserve creditable mention bv
their tcliow-mcn. Arkansas in Home
Mission and Educational work, is fore
most in the Baptist councils of the coun-
try. No man living or dead has done
more in organizing and cushing the Bap-
uSt cause Of that State than the subject
OF this sketch-Rev. J. P. Robinson,
D. D.
FROM SLAVERY TO PULPIT.
tie was born in De Soto county Miss,
before the dawn of freedom. but by close
application and constant toll has gained
an honored place among the great Ne
gTotS who came through the slave pens
OF the South. His early education was
begun IN the free district schools con-
quoted by Northern friends. Being
forced by poverty to work. he was not
able To attend these schools 1ong-hence
he continued his studies at night and
,AeIe9y lald the foundation of his future
NeIulnesS. Rev Robinson served his
parents until he was % years old. 1t
was then that he turned and faced an
''HIN NOIIu. Tie stepped forth de-
pending upon naught but his will power
.ia ana well developed muscles. The more
ule world rebuffed the harder ne strug-
SIea. Foes were overcome. opposition
oo"ncd, and in 1881 he began public life
@S a minister of the Gospel. This was
.Sa''y the beginning of one of the most
unique characters in Arkansas history.
90, COLLEGE LIFE.
Hnorty after he had landed in the
wy OF little Rock he heard the voice of
p p. n. Booker pleading for an educated
..aPANl pulpit. Catching insniration
h -.oh the life of this great and scholarly
remn ran he entered the Arkansas Baptist
JIo"ege. He entered school to stav, and
.-'USh paStoring large charge. as well
az experiencing manv other hardships
nc ,g, Went to the end. For nine long wears
u.u ne labor and study. and in 1902 his
members and friends cheered and gave
4 ,l''L The glad hand when he received the
LssIee OF bachelor of arts. No student
IaS gone from the Arkansas Baptist Col
tLsge that is more revered and loved by
vs. Alma Mater than J. P. Robinson. At
The colored American., 1902-06-21
atsn1's
Park.

Washington's Great Pleasure Re-
sort, located on Glen Echo Rail
road, Nd, now open for the
season, and it is hoped that every
person will pay one visit to the
Park this season rs there has
been many improvements made
for your enjoyment. All church
es, social clubs and associations
are invited to spend their outing
this summer at Watson's Park.
Special car can be charted Direct
for the Park and ordered back
when wanted. Cars for every day
service. Take Chevy Chase for
the Park. Those driving take
Conduit to Turner's and turn to
the right. For further informa'
tion apply to A. ID. WATSON
2025 L Street, N. w
The colored American., 1902-06-21
Excelsior
Pleasure
Park.

Formerly known as MADR E's PARK.l
Is open for ENGAGEMENTS for pienios
and outdoor entertainments by sun
day Schools. Churches. Societies and
reputable Clubs and Individuals for
the sea son of 1902. Run under entire
Iv new auspices. the Elk ,elsior Business
Club. Off4rs the best facilities TO car
line, as the Berwyn line of cars will let
passengers off at the gate Of the PARK;
ONLY ONE FARE. Ample, covered
Pavilion. Good water. Eaelosed
grounds with swings and other I'm
provements. For further information
or engagements address, or call at the
res dence of,
Walter r. Franklin, President.
800 Elm Street, n. W., City
VIII zee callers from to O'Clock p. m
The colored American., 1902-06-21

Prot. a. e. Barnett, principal o
Claims boro SCHOOL Roanoke City, with
wife and daughter from st. Paul In
st,tute at Lawrenc cevil'e, Vs., is In the
city. 1t is learned that Mrs. Barnett
and daughter have returned to remain
,pdefi nitely 1t ia hoped In the near
future tha. the family in its entirety
vii. 10 cate permanently. Mr.. Barnett
Is no strar gar, and his friends are al
wavs pleased to nc eet him. He 10 ct
I1O5 I9th street northwest.
The colored American., 1902-06-21

tell He is now holding the following
positions: Chairman of the Home Mis-
sion board, National BaDtist Convention /;
Vice-President of the Arkansas Baptist
State Convention; trustee of the Ar
kansas Baptist College.
The colored American., 1902-06-21

Rumor says that Bros. R. w. Tomp-
k;ns. Dan Steward and George 5. New
man will be one of the crews in the boat
race June "a at Motley Hall.
The colored American., 1902-06-21
"rhs Nap he Launch "Iva"

is now ready for charter TO outing or
fishing parties. Parties not to exceed
eight In number. Captain johnson.
Residence 1852 Cleveland Place. Wharf
Cumberland Boat House, foot OF 4
street northwest. IL
The colored American., 1902-06-21
UP FROM SLAVERY.

Struggles and TTiUmphs Of an
Arkansas Theologian Well
Earned Honors Won as a Pull
pit Orator. Author and Ch Urch
Builder.