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Evening journal., 1904-03-22

The operations at clarks Marsh are
progressing SO rapidly that It is thought
cars can be run through to Delaware City
early in April.
A. Brown Lancaster has been promoted
from motorman under instruction TO first
extra.
To Resume Operations.
The Fort Cassimer mills are expected tC
resume operations on Thursday, after an
idleness OF several days.
Building operations at the Baldt stee
plant will be resumed on Thursday.
Grand Recorder to Instruct Lodge.
Grand Recorder Thomas S. Taylor. o.
wilmington. will visit this city on Thurs
day evening for the purpose Of instruct
ing Friendship Lodge, No. 3, A. o.. u. W.
on the subject OF the new assessment ratl
recently adopted by the Grand Lodge.
sprained His Wrist.
John Doris Is suffering from a spraine,
wrist. The injury was received while h'
was working on the trolley operations a
clark's Marsh.
News Of the Town.
NlIS. j. r.. lfuiilipaf OF olAlH street, th
tertained a number OF friends at her hom
last evening.
The Rev. w. L. Freund, Of Hanover
occupied the pulpit Of the First Pres
byterian Church on Sunday on account 0
the illness OF the pastor, the Rev. p
Beattie Wylie.
The Rev. p. Beattie Wylie is recovering
from an attack OF grip.
Mrs. Atwood Stewart, Woodbury., N
j.. is visiting New Castle friends
A Brown Lancaster and John Atkinson
have returned from avisit to Philadel
phia friends.
Frank and John Kerr and James an
Edward Keenan, OF Chester were amonl
the visitors here on Sunday
Samuel Dean, Of Wilmington. was call
ing on New Castle friends yesterday.
Delaney Wllhaner, Of Wilmington, ma
been on a visit TO his grandmother, Mrs
Henry Wilhaner, this city.
Evening journal., 1904-03-22
5 P 0 R 7 s
HARTLEY WITH HARRISBURG
Young Pitcher Says That 5arthoId is
Dissatisfied.

Harrisburg, March 22.-"Chick" Hartley,
who took "French leave" from Connie
Mack at spartanburg, S. c.. arrived here
yesterday and signed with the Harrisburg
Athletic Club for next season.
Hartleys excuse for leaving the Ath-
iemcs is that the young pitchers who are
in camp are compelled to work too hard
Instead Of being allowed TO timber up in
easy stages. as are the star pitchers. The
new men are sent out to use speed and
curves from the start in order that tho
players may obtain the desired batting
practice.
He also says that Barthold is dissaus
fed with Mack's treatment and that h'
viii leave the Athletics and play witt
Harrisburg next season.
Evening journal., 1904-03-22
THEATRICAL NOTES

At the Lyceum Theatre yesterday How
ard Hall opened in The Man Who
Dared" This is play in which Mr. Hall
and his capable company have been seen
here before. The piece IS finely mounted
and one Of the exciting scenes is that in
which Mr.. Hall as the Count Lorraine en-
ters cage OF lions Tor the purpose of
securing the glove which is thrown there.
It will continue there this and tomorrow
matinees and evenings.
Evening journal., 1904-03-22

''The Soldier Of Propville, as Interpreted
by Mr.. and Mrs. Esmond. at the Garrick
Theatre this week, is a bit Of dramatic
comedy that ranks with the foremost
vaudeville attraction Of the year, and its
presentation at the Garriclx this week Is a.
distinct treat for the many patrons OF
that playhouse. The sketch abounds in
what we are prone to call heart inter
est and there We're few dry eyes in the
house last night when the curtain rolled
down on the act. Mr.. Esmond's portrayal
OF the old war veteran is bit Of acting
Of a high order Of merit and there can
be no doubt but that "A Soldier Of Prop
ville' will be the drawing card Of the
week at this house. The famous Hoozier
Zouaves. composed Of seventeen Of the
best-drilled men in America furnish an
other feature. although Of very different
order. They march and counter march.
and go through a variety Of steps that
are almost bewildering, in rapid success
sion The finale. showing how the Zou-
aves can scale high wall in the face Of
danger. is a sensational bit OF work and
brings them round after round OF ap-
plause. other numbers on the bill are
Ford and wilson. comedians and dancers;
Pierce and Nnaizee. in a high-class spec
iaity: Robin. 1uggler; Hock-Elton Co.,
on a French novelty act and Louise Henry
"sal skinner girl. with the Kineto-
graph. complete the program for this
week.
Evening journal., 1904-03-22
ELES ELECT OFFICERS
Gilbert S. Jones Chosen Exalted Ruler
By Local Lodae.

Wilmington Lodge. No. SO7 BENEVOLENT
and Protective Order Of Elks, held its an
nual election hast night There was a
large attendance Of members and several
lively contests
The following officers were chosen: Er-
allied ruler. Gilbert S. Jones; esteemed
leading knight, Morris Levy; esteemed
loyal knight Homer C. Simmons; esteem
ed lecturng knight. Sylvester d. Town
send; tier George II. Mccall; secretary,
e. A. Van Trump; treasurer Charles II.
Simmons; representative to the Grand
Lodge. George Frizzen. alternate repre-
sentative, William oscar Brown.
Evening journal., 1904-03-22
Baseball at Easton Md.

Easton, Md, March 22.-The Easton
baseball club has been organized for the
season of 1904. The club at present con-
sists OF crack home players They are now
practcng. Grounds have been secured
which will be inclosed with a high board
fence. A large grand stand and bleachers
will be erected within the inclosure. The
promoters say they viii materially streng-
then the team with out-of-town players.
Evening journal., 1904-03-22
Bargains in Stoves.

Large number Of good secondhand
Stoves. such as Victor Cooks. OtheIo.
Harvest Home, etc., that we have taken
in part payment on our new improved
Acorn and Monarch Beaver Stoves. Az
have been put in good order VIII sell at
giving-away prices. Mcmahon Bros,
Fifth and King Streets.
Evening journal., 1904-03-22

!nnp Emma Bunting supported by a
70 sSs sslec'ad company opened an en-
Evening journal., 1904-03-22
Face MASSAGE BY cOmpressed Air.

The latest Is TO have your face anI
head massaged with compressed air. Mr.
Ponnetto, the well-known barber. at No.
$40 Market street, has just finished put
ting in fine up-to-date compressed air
system also face and head massage
machine TO be used in connection with the
compressed air apparatus. Mr.. Ponnetto
has five steady BARRIERS with all the mod
ern improvements. Without any doubt the
most complete barber shop in this city.
Evening journal., 1904-03-22

gagement Of four matinees and four nights
at the Opera House yesterday. The af-
ternoon attraction was THE Lady from
Laramie and the evening, ~The Princess
OF Patches Miss Emma Bunting did
good work in both roles attempted by her
ana other members of the company also
did well. This afternoon the company
will present The Boy From London
and this evening ITO be Buried Alive"
Evening journal., 1904-03-22
Wagon Stuck in tho Mud

While on the way to this place yestor-
day morning the oil wagon stuck fast in
the mud beyond the power house. 1t was
several hours before the vehicle with its
load could be liberated. as it had sunk
into the mud TO tho axles.
Evening journal., 1904-03-22
NEW ALLEYS OPENED
sowlers Flock to Olympia to See Open
ing Game.

The new Olympia bowling alleys az No.
III Market street were opened last night.
A big crowd was present TO witness the
game between the Reliance and Binstead
teams. The former won by score OF
2s7S TO 1926. The scores follow.
RELIANCE
Evening journal., 1904-03-22
Barber Shops, Hotels and Restaurants.

The. present opportunity may be your
last at this price. We have now over 500
yards Of new inlaid Binoleum in the latest
patterns worth 81 so, to be sold at soc per
yard. Others loss, your gain. Mcmahon
Bros, Fifth and King streets.
Evening journal., 1904-03-22
Three Pitchers Signed.

James C. Mahoney. A. Brown Lancaster
and George W. Poole are the three pitch
ers signed to pay with the An-stars here
this season.
As soon as the weather viii permit prac-
tice will be taken up and the players VIII
be given an opportunny 10 tgy themselves
out before meeting other clubs The sea-
son promises to be a lively one here in
baseball circles.
The team IS regarded as a strong one
and WILL no doubt. give a good account
OF itself when 1t gets down to business.
Trolley Sparks.
The trolley cars now being repaired are
iettered Wilmington New Castle and
Southern.
Evening journal., 1904-03-22
LAST OF AN OLD
FAMILY IS DEAD
Miss Amanda Nivens Died
at Home of Her Niece in
Scranton
TEAM STUCK FAST IN THE MUD
speeIal 10 the EyenIng JournaI.

Special to the Evening Journal.
New Castle March 22.-Aiss Amanda
Nlvens formerly of New Castle. died in
Scranton, Pa, on Sunday night aged
90 years.
Miss Nivens was a lifelong resident Of
this place, and is the last OF a prominent
family. She was the oldest member Of
the First Presbyterian Church and all
ways took deep interest In church work
Until within a short time She resided on
North Third street but recently left to
make her home with her niece. Mrs.
stahl wife Of the Rev. Mr.. stahl, in
Scranton.
The remains will be brought to this
place. The funeral viii take place from
the First Presbyterian Church tomorrow
afternoon at 4.8o. The services win be
conducted by the Rev. p. Beattie Wylie.
Middletown transcript., 1904-03-12
cEcILToN

Mrs. Dollie Clayton spent few days Of
the past week in Middletown.
Miss Lille Pierce has returned from
visiting her aunt in Philadelphia.
Miss G. E. Hoover spent Wednesday
with Mrs. George Pierce near town.
The Misses Boulden entertained few
of their friends on Wednesday evening.
Messrs. Edward Mattax and James III.
Smith are spending few days in Balti-
more.
Mics Name Jones has returned from
visiting her aunt, Mrs. Julian Jones in
Still Pond.
Mrs. ]. Ii. Smith is spending this week
with her parents, ]. P. Mccoy and wife,
near town.
Messrs. E. S. Short, J. P. Anderson, T.
G. Cruiksllank and Lambert Davis spent
few days this week in Baltimore.
Miss Frances Griffith is teaching at
Wards Hill School this week during the
illness OF its teacher, Miss Helen Ellison.
Middletown transcript., 1904-03-12
THE HOLLIS CASE AGAIN

After lying dormant for sew
eral months, the charges and
counter-charges, of and between
the Levy Court, Attorney-Gen-
eral Ward, Magistrate Hollis and
others was awakened at last
Tuesdays session Of the Levy
Court when the committee to
whom the matter had been re-
ferred, reported draft Of a
letter to the Attorney General
in reply to one received from
him. 1t will be remembered
that Mr.. Ward very properly
and quite causticly resented the
covert implication that he did
not know his duties, or would
not perform them in this case.
AS THE TRANSCRIPT pointed out
at the time this was uncalled for
and was almost insulting to a
man who has made such a record
as a prosecuting officer. The
tenor OF the present letter is
entirely different. It is drawn
in a dignified and courteous man.
ner, and it is to be. hoped that
the Attorney General will take
the matter up and settle the case
as quickly as possible. So long
as the Levy Court stood upon its
original reference of the case to
him, Mr.. Ward could not without
sacrificing his dignity as a man
and as an officer, consider the
matter. Now, the case is differ
ent, and it is up to him. If Mr..
Hollis is guilty of the offenses of
which he is charged, he should
be punished. If innocent, the
public should know it. AS it
stands now, he is under suspicion,
his bill for the quarter under
consideration is unpaid and the
public is at sea. Again we hope
that the Hollis case may be set
tied and quickly.
Middletown transcript., 1904-03-12
New CASTLE COUNTY. IS.
THE STATE OF DELAWARE,
To THE SHERIFF OF New CASTLE County.

Whereas, Mary Z. Pearson by
her Petition to the Judges OF our
Superior Court, filed in the Office
of the Prothonotary of said
Court in and for New Castle
(SeaD County, for the cause of COM
plaint therein alleged, has made
application to our said Judges
that decree may be pronounced
dissolying the marriage existing
between the Petitioner and
Hiram E. Pearson.
We, therefore command Won. as vou
we're heretofore commanded, that you
summon Hiram E. Pearson that he be
and appear before the Judges of frorr said
Court at the next term thereof to be held
at Wilmington, on Monday, the Twenty.
third day of May next to answer the al
legations of the said petitioner, Mary E.
Pearson according to the Act of Assem-
bly, in such case made and provided. and
also to do and receive what the Court shall
then and there consider concerning him
in this behalf as tothe Court shall seem
meet and consistent with the provisions
of the said Act of Assembly.
And have on then there this writ.
Witness the honorable Chas. B. Lore,
at Wilmington. the First day of Febru-
ary A. D., nineteen hundred and four.
FRANK L. SPEAKMAN,
Issued Feb. l1th, 1904 Prothonotary.
Middletown transcript., 1904-03-12
CHESAPEAKE CITY

Mrs. James s. Hopper visited Balti-
more last week.
Mr,and Mrs. Henri Lindsay, Jr. ,yisited
his parents last week.
The funeral OF Mr. Peter Norton, SON.
in-law of Mr.. John Miller was held at
Bethel Cemetery on Sunday morning.
Mr.. Samuel Porter, OF Bristol, Pa, a
brother Of Misses Mary and Margaret Por-
ter Of this town, died at his home there
last Tuesday Of Brights disease.
|. Miss Anna May Queck, daughter of MIR.
and Mrs. William Vaughan OF this town,
we're qnietly married at the M. Z. Parson.
age on Wednesday evening Of last week
The Ricit arl Willing and tie outside
steamer, the Henry L. Cav, both are be.
ing used by the Ericsson Line to move
their accumulated freight, the Anthony
Groves having lost her wheel and broken
her steering gear, in the ice one day last
week.
The Mary Wicker vessel loaded with
coal sunk in Rogues harbor near Turkey
Point one day last week. A dredger and
the barge Katie were sent down there
to tighten her, and had succeeded in get
ting out about thirty tons when the tide
came up and she was entirely submerged.
Several very interesting debates have
been held by the "class OF 1904' at tile
High School recently. The following
questions have been debated q resolved:
that the Indians were unjustfy deprived Of
their land -(2)resolved: that the United
States Senator should be elected by the
people-(3) resolved: that the President
Of the United States should be elected for
Middletown transcript., 1904-03-12
HICKS FORECAST FOR MARCH

The first storm period will be central
on the 4th, and the chances are good for
violent gales, especially over the South
Atlantic and Gulf regions. Heavy raj /
and snow in the interior parts Of the
country, with blizzard in the North and
West, and cold wave in the East. The
weather will be unsettled and bleak from
the 9Th to the 9Th, followed by warmer
with cloudiness and rain until about the
18th. From the 18th to the 18th bliz-
zard will pass over tile North and West,
with dangerous eastern gales along the
Atlantic. Warmer weather and falling
barometer will end in more decided
disturbance on the 23rd and 24lh. About
the 9th, general change to warmer
weather will begin TO move out Of west
ern extremes, with cloudiness and threat
ening. During the Goth, 30th 3Ist,
these conditions will bleak into general
ana active storms, rain, wind and thun-
der will visit most southern parts.
Middletown transcript., 1904-03-12
rrw mFr, NEW MErHoDs, !,

The election on last Monday
resulted in the defeat of two
of the old members and the
choice of Messrs. George v.
Peverley and John w. Despy
as Town Commissioners. At
the time this is written no per-
manent organization has been
effected, nor have we seen a
copy of the report OF the old
board for its last years work.
We have been told, however,
that on the evening of the last
meeting of that body, there were
on the table, bills amounting to
about seventeen hundred dollars,
with only one hundred dollars
to apply to their payment.
Among these bills were some
that were more than one year
past due. No mention was made
by our informant, as to the
amount of discounted notes ow-
ing by the Commissioners.
This is a serious financial con-
dition. The total tax levy IS
only about $4,000, and with the
deductions for fixed charges,
such as interest, light and water
rates, ETC., there is hardly half
of this amount available for cur
rent expenses. Thus it is plain
that the town is at least SIX
months behind in paying its
bills. In private affairs such q
condition leads to bankruptcy;
in public affairs, it leads to IN
creased taxes. The rate OF $l
per S1OO is as large as this town
should be asked to pay, but the
bills must be met.
There have appeared in THE
TRANSCRIPT recentlyletters from
q citizen and taxpayer, CRITICS
ing another branch Of the munic-
ipal government for its lack OF
publicity. In many respects,
we concur in the views. therein
expressed, and we particularly
believe that the Town Commls-
sioners should hold their meet
ings at stated intervals, and
extend a welcome to the public
at those sessions. The press,
above all, should be invited to
report their proceedings in full.
The new commissioners cannot
make a better start than by
insisting on this reform.
Middletown transcript., 1904-03-12
and should not be eligible for

six years and should not be eligible for
reelection.
A sand barge that has beeniying here
all winter because OF the ice. sunk on
Friday night. The captain had BEEN called
away by the death Of his fasher-in-law,
and the boat had been left in the care OF
Mr.. Joseph Shaffer. Mr.. Shaffer was on
hoard a short time before and there was
apparently nothing wrong. In about an
hours time she was found to be leaking
badly. Mr.. Shaffer with the assistance OF
some friends succeeded in getting the con-
tents OF the cabin out before she sunk.
Middletown transcript., 1904-03-12
New CASTLE County, IS.
THE STATE OF DELAWARE,

New CASTLE COUNTY, IS.
THE STATE OF DELAWARE,
ToTHE SHERIFF OF New CASTLE COUNTY,
GREETING =
Whereas, Lydia G. Downes by
her Petition to the Judges of our
Superior Court, filed in the Office
OF the Prothonotary of said Court
in and for New Castle County,
(Seal) for the cause of complaint therein
alleged, has made application to
our said Judges that decree
may be pronounced dissolving
the marriage existing between
the Petitioner and Roubon J.
Downes.
We, therefore, command you, as you
we're heretofore commanded, that you
summon Roubon ]. Downes that he be
and appear before the Judges OF our said
Court at the next term thereof to be held
at Wilmington, on Monday, the Twenty
third day of May next to answer the al
legations of the said petitioner, Lydia G.
Downes according to the Act of Assembly
in such case made and provided, and also
to do and receive what the Court shall
then and there consider concerning him
in this behalf as to the Court shall seem
meet and consistent with the provisions
of the said Act of Assembly.
And have You then and there this writ.
Witness the Honorable Chas. B. Lore,
at Wilmington, the First day of Febru
ary A. D., nineteen hundred and four.
FRANK L. SPEAKMAN,
Issued Feb. 18th, 1904. Prothonotary.
Middletown transcript., 1904-03-12
ST. GEORGES

Edward Gam was Wilmington visitor
on Wednesday.
Miss Claren Barnett spent part Of this
week in Middietown.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leroy Roberts, Of Ken
ton, were in town on Sunday.
Mrs. w. 7. Hopes is entertaining Miss
Annie Rogers, OF West Chester.
Miss Beaulah Dolson spent Sunday
with Miss Hattie Batten, near Delaware
City.
Hairy Gray, of Philadelphia, spent
Sunday with his parents, NJ. J. Gray and
wife.
S. S. Gray and wife, OF Seaford, are
guests OF his parents, Mr. and Mrs. NJ. j.
Gray.
George Deputy, Of New Castle, paid
visit to his cousin, H. C. Grayson,
Saturday.
III. G. Gray, wife and daughter spent
Sunday with James Denning and family,
in Red Lion.
Mrs. Frances Gray spent last week
with her daughter, Mrs. Frank CIeaver,
in Kirkwood.
Mrs. A. N. Sutton visited her daugll.
ter, Mrs. G. N. Bright, in Delaware
City, on Sunday.
The weekly meetings of the NJ. E.
Church have been discontinued for an
indefinite period.
Mrs. William Stuckert, OF Wyoming,
is spending sometime with her son,
]. G. Stuckert.
Miss Mabel Jones, Of Mt. Cuba, was
an over Sunday visitor with her mother,
Mrs. Aida Jones.
John Buehm. Of Middletown, and
William Riley, Of Philadelphia, called on
friends here Tuesday.
Miss Anna Moore, of Wilmington, was
the guest of her parents, John Moore
and wife, on Sunday.
Clarence Pool and wife, Of McDonough,
were entertained on Friday by her par
ents, A. N. Sutton and wife.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Swain are spend
ing few days with their daughter, Mrs.
Samuel Lester, near Delaware City.
Mrs. Charles Rommel and daughter. OF
Patterson, N. j., are guests of her par
ents, Rev. ]. r. Milligan and wife.
Miss Mary Roberts has returned to
Middletown after a weeks visit with her
parents, William Roberts and wife.
Miss Lucie Hill has returned from a
pleasant visit in Wilmington, where she
was the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. E. w.
Jester.
The remains of Philip Clark, of Balti-
more, former resident of our commun-
ity, were brought here and inferred in
the family burial lot in st. Georges Gem
etery on Monday.
The cantata of Red Riding Hood which
will be rendered in Odd Fellows Hall
on Friday evening, March 18th, for the
benefit of the Presbyterian Church prom
ises to be exceedingly fine.
The oyster and poultry supper which
was given last week by the ladies' OF
the NJ. E. Church in Odd Fellows Hall
was a success financially, fifty-three dol
lars being realized above all expenses.
The Missionary Anniversary of the
NJ. i. Sunday School. which had been
postponed on account Of the inclement
weather. was held on Sunday evening.
A good collection for Missions was taken.
The funeral services Of Charles Riley,
for many years highly respected citizen
of our town, but who for the past few
years has been making his home with
his daughter, Mrs. John Buehm, in
Middletown, and at which place he died,
took place here on Thursday at noon,
and were held in the Presbyterian Church
Rev. DIR. Wyatt of Middletown, assisted
by Rev. DR.. Milligan, pastor OF the
church, officiating. National Lodge, No.
81, |. 0. 0. F., of which the deceased
was q member, attended in body.