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Evening journal., 1904-09-20
Social and PersonaI Notes

Mrs. Waldo c. Wilson is visiting in
Baltimore.
Mrs. Louise NJ. Scott is the guest of
her daughter. Mrs. James S. Sterling.
in Elizabeth, n. J.
The Rev. william NJ. Jefferis, arch-
deacon OF Little Rock, Ark, and for
merly rector OF Calvary Church here,
is now visiting in this city. He was en-
tertained at dinner last evening by Mr..
and Mrs. II. II. Gillespie, No. SIG
Franklin street and a very enjoyable
evening was spent.
Mrs. John Shields and Miss Edith
Rutter, of this city, are visiting Ar
thur Bostick, in Chester.
William Ruley, Of Chester, has re-
turned home from visit to this city.
Mrs. Arabella Hinkson, Of Chester. is
visiting relatives in this city.
Garrett S. Smith. Theodore McDan-
iel and J. w. S. Camperson, postoffice
employees, are on their vacations this
week.
The Rev. w. X. Galloway. we'll
known local evangelist. is visiting at
Wicomico, Pa.
Miss ella Hopkins has returned home
after spending the summer with friends
at Berlin, Pa.
]. Nelson Goslin has returned
from Atlantic City after a brief sojourr
at that resort.
Mrs. A. B. Gray. of No. 3l5 Basl
Fourth street, has returned from a
pleasant trip OF four weeks to relatives
in New York, Coney Island and Wilkes.
barre, Pa.
Miss Helen w. Richards, of Smyrna
on Friday evening entertained in honor
OF Miss Elizabeth He'll, of Gainesville
Evening journal., 1904-09-20
General Markets.

New York. Sept 10.
FLOUR-Firm. but unsettlod Mime
sofa patents, s6a65O; winter straights.
S.i0a5i0; winter extras. 49, f5a4i0: winter
patents, s.. 25a5.60.
WHEAT-Opened firm on cold weather
news and covering. but shortly broke un-
der the lower cables liberal worlds ship.
ments and heavy northwest receipts; later
the market rallied iu sympathy with corn:
December SlleaLlsA: May, N.u4a11sis.
TALLOW-steady; city 4isc.; country,
HkafHc.
HAY-Dull; shipping, s71zc.; good to
choice. S5c.
POTAToEs-Firm Long Island. 81 .5Oa
LIB; Jersey and southern, N.30a1.60; Jer-
sey sweets. t2a225
STRAW-Weak: long rye, s0aa0c
BEANS-Steady; marrow. $3.50: me
dium. sl.soal.s5; pea, N.75a1.T7iS; red kid
ney 50.
WOoLs-Firm; domestic fleece. 32as5c.
HOPS-Firm. state. common TO choice
1904, 29a36c. 1903. 27a35c.; olds. 10c Pacific
coast, 1905. zla32c.; 1908 26a3lc.; olds, i0al5c
BUTTER-Fair demand; extra western
creamery, 1876. nearby prints. PIC.
EGGS-Firm and &c. higher: nearby
frsts, Hi4c. western firsts 22c.
CHEESE and In good demand
New York full creams. fancy. 9isa9Ac
New York fun creams. choice 9aghc
New York fun creams, fair to good. SHa
iAc.
LIVE POULTRY Nominal; fowls. lsi,
il5c; old roosters. l0c.; spring chickens
t4al5c; ducks. 12nl3c.
DRESSED POULTRY-ste fowls
choice fresh killed l4hc. do. fair tC
good. l3iaal4c; old roosters. lOc nearby
Droilers. choice. l6alsc do. fair to good
l4ai5c.; western do. choice Ice do. faii
l to good. 12al5c
Evening journal., 1904-09-20
GOLF TOURNAMENT
Preparations Being Made by Country
Club For Bio Event.

Although the date is some distance
away preparations are going on for the
Invitation Golf Tournament to be held
at the Wilmington Country Club on
Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Octobe-
20, p and 22. These dates were set by the
National Golf Committee. under whose
rules the match will bep layed
There will be at least three sixteens who
will contest for the Wilmington CUP. the
Vice-Presidents Cup and the Consolation
Cup. In the qualifying round a gold medal
viii be given for the best score.
Most of the players who We're here al
the tournament will return and many
others Of national Importance are ex.
pected. The golf match committee Of the
Wilmington Country Club composed OF
H. S. Fuiweldner. Charles c. Matchett
and a. II. C. Garrett will have charge OF
the affair.
Evening journal., 1904-09-20
LYNCHERS INDICTED,
Huntsville (AIa.) Grand Jury Ad-
vlses Impeachment Of
Officials.
WERE CULPABLY NEGLIGENT

Sheriff and Mayor Denounced Fer Yield
ing to Mob - Commander Of Militia
Called Weak and lnoompetent--Twen-
ty-six True Bills Returned--Mllltary
Court In Session.
Huntsville, Ala, Sept. 19.-The spe-
cial grand jury investigating the
lynching OF Horace Naples has made
its report, recommending the impeach-
ment Of sheriff Augustus Rodgers,
Mayor Thomas w. Smith and Chief OF
Police David d. Overton and that the
police force Of the city Of Huntsville
be reorganized. The grand jury hnds
that sheriff Rodgers was guilty Of neg
lect OF duty or incompetency In that
he did not prevent the lynching, failed
to take proper precautions for the de-
fense OF the prisoner, allowed a mob
OF unlawful assembly to remain sew
eral hours in the vicinity Of the jail
and took no steps to disperse the same.
permitted arson in the first degree to
be committed In the jail, allowed the
lives of prisoners under his care to be
jeopardized by FIRE and smoke, will
fully failed or refused to hre upon the
mob or TO order the same to be done
when the mob was besieging the jail
and assaulting the garrison by throw
ing rocks and nther missiles and fail
ing 20 order OF command the mob to
disperse.
The jury finds that Mayor Smith
was guilty OF neglect OF duty because
he allowed an unlawful assembly Of
people TO throng the streets Of the city
for hours and failed to use proper
means to disperse them, failed 10 adopt
any measures 10 preserve the peace OF
the city Notwithstanding arson and
murder We're being openly committed
refused to order out the fre depart
ment TO extingulsh the fire in the jail,
failed to or refused TO send police pro-
lection with the IRE department. etc.
Chief Overton Of the police depart
ment is charged with failure or re-
fusal TO disperse a riot or mob, refusal
TO carry aid to the sheriff on the sum-
mons Of that officer and adopted no
effective measures for the prevention
Of the mob.
The action Of Governor Cunningham
in sending militia to preserve peace
and order is commended and In view
Of the fact that a military court Of in
Quiry is investigating the conduct OF
the local militia on the occasion Of the
riot no comment Is made on their ac-
tions. except the remark that they ap-
peared TO be under the command of an
officer incompetent and ignorant Of his
duties.
The jury returned seven additional
indictments. making twenty-six in all
and was discharged by Judge Speake
who commended. them for the faithful
discharge of their duties He said
their action would so far toward re
moving the shame brought upon the
community by the mob.
Evening journal., 1904-09-20
HORRID CRIME CRIES TO
HEAVEN FOR VENGEANCE

Elkton. Nd. Sept. 2O.-Many people
ATTENDED the opening Of the September
term OF the Circuit Court Of Cecil coun-
ty yesterday TO hear the court charge
the grand jury IN regard to the murder
of Albert Constable for which John
Holland and William Hops, negroes,
are held on suspicion.
Judge Pearce, IN his charge, said:
zone of the most shocking crimes
ever committed IN this State is the cruel
land cowardiy murder of Albert Consta-
BILE, one Of our most useful and honored
citizens, shot down by a robber while
taking his daily walk upon a public
highway within sight OF his home.
"This horrid crime cries to heaven
for vengeance, and TO you for the pro-
lection Of life through the infliction
upon the criminal OF the penalty OF hu-
man law. But II you are unable FOR
want Of legal evidence 20 fix this crime
upon any person, It's punishment must
be left 10 heaven, whose judgments are
as unerring as they are dreadful and
eternal"
Evening journal., 1904-09-20
Dancine Season Opens

The ninth season OF Miss Mcclaffer-
tvs school OF dancing in Eden Hall
opened last night with the largest num-
ber Of pupils in its history. Anyone
desirous of making study Of the art
of social and classic dancing will there
find ample opportunity. The school ad-
heres to the principle that the profess
slcn must be elevated aud sustains a
high reputation which Is appreciated
by pupils ana parents.
The course OF study consists Of sys-
tematically arranged exercises in the
principles OF dancing, coupled with a
harmonized method Of arm, head and
body movements. all of which are val
liable developing exercises. Owing to
the unlimited variety Of combinations
continued interest can be preserved.
There was an informal dance follow
ing the instruction period, which was
ipatronized by many Of those who have
learned to dance seasons ago.
The interior Of the hall has been re-
painted and upholsterers and others
have been at work on the parlors and
dressing rooms and the effect is pleas
| ing.
Evening journal., 1904-09-20
MANY SUFFER FROM POISONING
Albert Rueher Confined to His Home.
others Affected.

An epidemic OF poisoning caused by
coming in contact with some poisonous
growth seems TO pervade the city and
several persons are suffering TO a great
er or less degree with the Affection.
Perhaps the most serious case is that
Of Albert Bucher. the well-known sign
painter who has been confined to his
home for the past ten days. caused BY
coming Ia contact with poisonous
growth While cunning upon the marsh
es. Numerous other cases Of = lesser
decree Of severity ara rsnorted.
Evening journal., 1904-09-20
ssnsraI na.-sll r1asslnas uead.

Petersham. Mass. Sept 20.-General
Russell Hastings. sixty-nine years old
Of Bermuda has died here Of heart dis
ease. He was born in Greenfield. and
the body will be taken there for burial
tomorrow. General Hastings was liv
ing in Ohio when the civil war broke
out and enlisted in an Ohio company
on the day of the first call for volun
teers by President Lincoln. He went
out with the Twenty-third Ohio, q
three-year regiment. in which were
rutherford b. Hayes and William Me
Kinley. General Hastings became ad
jutant general on the stan of Genera
Rutherford B. Hayes and later was
made colonel and brigadier general by
brevet.
Evening journal., 1904-09-20
Reception to Pastor

The members and friends OF the First
Methodist Protestant Church. Seventh
and Walnut streets, rendered their pas
tor. the Rev. George Lewis Wolfe, d.
D., a reception in honor Of his birthday
at the church last evening. The exer-
cises of the evening were strictly in
formal and everybody present had a
most enjoyable time. James McManus
on behalf Of the church presented DR..
Wolfe with a magnificent gold-headed
ebony cane, and in a very pleasing
manner made the minister feel that
the gift was an expression Of the warm
esteem in which he is held by the
friends and members Of his congrega-
ton.
Dr. Wolfe feelingly accepted the gift
and assured the congregation Of the
appreciation he felt in receiving the
present. Refreshments were served.
Evening journal., 1904-09-20
Committee MEETING.

The Republican City Committee at a
meeting held last night appointed the
election officers and made other ar
'rangements for the primary election
next Saturday. The returns Of the
election viii be received at the rooms
Of the East side Republican Assocla-
ton as soon as the polls close, and
both the ID. & A. and Delmarvia phones
win be installed for the purpose
Evening journal., 1904-09-20
Newark

Special to The Evening Journal.
Newark, Sept. 20.-Ira G. Mclaughlin
and son, Give, are at the St. Louis
Worlds Fair
Miss Mary NJ. Foote. OF oxford. Pa,
is visiting her sister, Mrs. j. Wilkins
Cooch.
Miss Agnes Evans, of Philadelphia,
was a visitor here this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Paxson and
children, of Parkesburg. have been Wis
iting Mr.. and Mrs. Clark Paxson.
Mrs. Charles G. Blandy has returned
from a stay in Philadelphia.
Evening journal., 1904-09-20
EDUCATIONAL.
SCHOOL
Fourth and West Sts.,
Wilmington, Del.
Wilmington, Del

A high grade preparatory school for
boys and girls, fitting for either col.
lege or business. Students prepared
for any American College or Univer-
sity. Fifteen teachers. Excellent equip
.ment. Thorough instruction.
High School, Grammar School,, Pri-
mary and kindergarten Departments
under the care Of skilled specialists.
Classical, Literary, Latin Scientific
and Scientific Courses.
transportation provided for children
OF the lower grades. FAN term be-
gins Ninth Month (Sept) 18th. The
Principal Is now az the school every
cay from . 20 IL and 1 TO 4 to enroll
pupils and answer questions. For H.
lustrated catalogue address
HERscHEL a. NORRIS. A. M. prlr
Evening journal., 1904-09-20
Nsnroos Fire Into = Homo.

Augusta. Ca. Sept. 20.-A special
from Savannah. Ca, to the Chronicle
says: "The house OF J. +. Bennett, a
prominent farmer two and half
miles from Screven, in Wayne county,
was fired into by negroes, and one OF
his nephews received bullet in the
crown Of his hat. Sheriff Overstreet.
with two bloodhounds. spent the night
in the vicinity OF the Bennett home
and made an effort TO catch the ma
rauders, but failed.
Evening journal., 1904-09-20
Home Fron1 Abroad

After a visit to the Countess of Yar-
mouth in England, who WAS formerly
Miss Alice Thaw, Of Pittsburg. Miss
Elinor Wilson, youngest daughter of
General James II. Wilson. has return
ed to this city. Miss Wilson was one
OF the bridesmaids at the wedding Of
the Earl Of Yarmouth to Miss Thaw.
Previous TO her visit to England Miss
Wilson spent some time on ranch in
Texas.
Evening journal., 1904-09-20
Five cunners Get BIG Bag.

Ernest Frederick and Charles Hen
derer three brothers. gunners OF some
repute. accompanied by James Giles
pie and Theodore Hopkins, went gum
ming for reed and rail birds in the New
mort marshes the other day and bagged
considerable game. u is said that so
rain ana 100 reedies comprised the bag
but no definite report of the days out
ing has as yet been filed.
Evening journal., 1904-09-20
FIRE DESTROYED BARN
Big Blaze Near Yorklyn Did $4,000
Damage.

Fire Of an unknown origin de-
stroyed a barn on the farm OF Mar
shall Bros. near Yorklyn, early last
night. The live stock was saved bui
the crops stored In the building were
lost.
The barn formerly belonged to Col.
onel +. w Ferree and is occupied b,
John Kelleher. The fire was first seer
by the station agent and some Others
at the station az Yorklyn and appeare,
to be in the haymow of the building
Before they could reach the place tn
entire structure was burning.
Evening journal., 1904-09-20
Terrell offers Reward For Lynehers.

Atlanta. Ca. Sept. 20. 4 Governor
Terrell has offered a reward of $3.50
each for the arrest and conviction OF
any OF the men who took part in the
lynching OF John Ware, the negro
hanged by mob in Franklin county
Sunday afternoon. This action was
taken Immediately upon the receipt Of
official messages advising him OF the
action Of the mob
Evening journal., 1904-09-20
Euneral of Mise Moor.

The funeral OF Miss Alice Moore. who
died on Sunday last, was held at Q
O'clock this morning. Tho funeral took
place from the home of her mother at
No. 1905 Rodney street. High mass
was celebrated az 81. AIMS Roman
Catholic Church and lnterment was
made In the Wilmington and Brandy
wine cemetery. Miss Moore was a
graduate Of the ursuline Academy and
was one of the finest musicians in this
city.
Evening journal., 1904-09-20
MfddIetown

Special to The Evening Journal
Middletown, Sept. 2o.-Mr. and Mrs.
William f. Metten and son, Of Will
mington, spent Sunday here. guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. Alexander Metten.
Mrs. l.. II. Hurn and son. Frank, of
Elkton, Nd, have been spending a few
days with Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas e
Hurn.
Miss Grace Parvis is visiting in Will
mington as the guest Of Miss CatharinC
Pennington.
Evening journal., 1904-09-20
Y. Y. MasseY fo Var

The engagement OF Robert " Massey,
of this city. and Miss julia Bond. Of
Chicago, has been announced TO take
place early in the winter. Mr.. Massey
is a son Of George V. Massey. general
counsel for the Pennsylvania Railroad
Company, and is supervisor OF the
Maryland Division, No ?.
Evening journal., 1904-09-20
PREACHED INTERESTING SERMONS
Rev. T. snowden Thomas, D. D., Con-
Quoted Services at Newark.
Special % The Evening Journal.

Newark, Sept 20.-The Rev. n. Snow
den Thomas, ID. d.. OF the Philadel-
phia Conference, preached two inter-
esting sermons on Sunday.
DR.. Thomas was Junior preacher on
the Newark Circuit In 1859 and 1858. and
from 1884 to 1896 was editor Of the Pc
ninsula Methodist. He gave many in
teresting experiences Of those early
days OF Methodism.
Evening journal., 1904-09-20
Entertained Mr.. Fairbanks

Attorney-General Herbert II. Ward
entertained Senator Charles w. Fair
banks. the VICE presidential Nominee,
at his home. Fifth and Rodney streets.
last night. Senator Fairbanks left for
Baltimore this morning to continue his
speech-making tour
Evening journal., 1904-09-20
Live Stock MarL.ta

CATTLE-Heavy supply: market slow.
choice. S.50a5.65; prime. S. 20a5.40: fair,
81 25a3.75; veal calves. s7a75o
HOGS-Receipts light. market active
prime. heavy, ss.3oa635: mediums and
heavy Workers. S. 40a6 As; light Workers,
s2oa63o; pigs. 5.75as: roughs. s4a4 40
SHEEP AND LAMBS - Supply 25
loads; market slow; prime wethers. ASA
$50: common sheep sl.5oa2; spring lambs,
sSas-
Evening journal., 1904-09-20
SUNDAY School Reunion.

There viii be a big Sunday school
reunion at the Salem Church on sun
day. The schools Of that church and
Riddles Chapel viii combine and pre-
sent a program Of music and speeches
that will be OF unusual interest
Evening journal., 1904-09-20
Charles M. schwab Coming Here

Charles NJ Schwab. the millionaire
iron and steel magnate. viii be pres
ent at the sale of the Harlan & Hol-
lingsworth Company in this city the
first week in October Mr.. Schwab has
been attending the different foreclosure
sales and has always been an interested
spectator.
Evening journal., 1904-09-20
Y. M. c. A. plreotors 10 M.,t.

There will be a meeting OF the Board Of
Directors of the Young Mems Christian
Association this evening. when it is ex-
pected that a number Of important cases
will come up for discussion.
Evening journal., 1904-09-20
Argument in Pea Hullers Concluded.

Argument in the pea huller case OF
the Chisholm-scott Company Of sus-
pension Bridge. y. Y. VS.. Ezekiel Flem-
ing Of Harrington. this state, was con-
cluded before Judge Bradford in United
states Court yesterday. A decision will
be given IN a few days.
Evening journal., 1904-09-20

Have you tried The Evening Jour
NAILS telephone want ad serViee7 It's
great
Evening journal., 1904-09-20
CONVENTION BEGINS,
New York Democrats Meet at
Saratoga to Name a State
Ticket.
W. B. HORNBLOWER PREsIDEs

As Temporary Chairman He Appeals
For Harmony In interests Of National
Candidates, penounoes Roosevelt and
Praises Grover Cleveland and Alton
3. Parker.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-12-03
Trading Coupons Not to Be
Used After Monday
FIVE..YEAR CONTRACT
Two Companies Will Keep Open
Store Until All Stamps Are
Redeemed

The trading stamp business that has
been in existence for year will end up
here today, as tonight sees the last de.
livery of stamp for trading purpos-
es. There have been two stamp con.
Germs, The Sperry Hutchinson & Co
and the Home trading stamps, the lat
ter company being home institution.
OF late Drysdale has had his own
stamps which were termed the Gold
trading stamps Every business place
in the village has signed a written
agreement not to use trading stamps
of any kind for the period of five years
commencing Monday, December 5.
Any Of the signers violating the con-
tract is to forfeit 800 and according
to it any three who signed can bring
suit for the recovery of the money.
The general opinion is that the stamp
business is nuisance, but it has been
lively for the past few days. 1t is un-
derstood that the stamp establishments
will keep open until all coupons are
paid or redeemed.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-12-03

LONG & JEPSON.
Bennington Young Man Entered Upon Bust
ness Career.

The following is taken from the
Schenectady Gazette:-
Robert f Jepson has bought half
interest in the business of Charles
Fl. Long who has for some time been
conducting a store on Ferry street.
The new concern will do business
under the firm name of Long q Jepson
and will remove from their present
location about Dec 10th to one of the
stores in the new Red Mems building
at Ferry and Liberty streets, where
they will carry high class line of
groceries, fruits, cigars, tobacco and
confectionery.
The store is large and will be equip
ped in a modern manner with hand
some fixtures, large plate glass show
cases and up-to.date methods of dis.
playing merchandise. Mr. Jepson is
the son of George II. Jepson who is
of the Alpha Knitting
and is we'll known in this
city.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-12-03
GREAT SUCCESS.
Series Of Lectures at Methodist Church Greeted
BY Large Audiences.

The concert under the direction OF
Prof f. L Long at the NJ. f. Church
last evening was greatly enjoyed by a
large audience.
The Arion Quartette never appeared
to better advantage. Clear euunciat-
ion, perfect harmony characterized
their rehditions. The solos by Misses
Hatch, Potter, and Dorian were hearth
ly encored. The audience tried in
vain to bring Prof Long back the
second time.
Miss Martin greatly pleased the
audience with her readings and Miss
Gilbert proved herself to lie skilful ia
the use of the violin and her efforts
were loudly applauded. Mrs Battles
who was to sing was not able to be
present on account of a severe cold,
Mrs Morris presided at the piano.
DR. Rowley's lectures and the con-
cert have constituted a course highly
enjoyed by large audiences.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-12-03
B. B. B. GAME
WilIiamstown Athletic Club Won By Score Of
20 To 6.

The Bennington Basket Ball team
was again defeated in Academy Hall
Friday evening, This time the victors
were a five from Williamstown known
as the Williamstown A. G. and inclu-
ding several players from Williams
varsity.
keeler and Casey did the scoring for
Bennington, the former throwing two
baskets and the latter two fouls These
six were the total TALES for the locals
while the visitors had 20 to their credit
at the clio of the game.
The first half was tho cleanest eX-
hibition of thissport ever seen here,
roughnessof all kinds being.,..almoSt
entirely eliminated. The score at the
end of this half was to 3.
In the last half Williamstown work.
ed harder ard threw five straight bas-
kets and three fouls.
BenningtoI was no match for their
opponents and although they played
hard, lost by the superior playing Of
the visitors. Again in this contest
weight counted, the locals being much
to- light.
The new suits are red and iron gray
and make pretty appearance.
The line up was;
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-12-03
ODD Five
HELD AT N. E. CHURC
Funeral Of Mrs :. e. Potter Largely Attended
This Afternoon.

The funeral of Mrs Susan Gibson
Potter was held this afternoon at the
Methodist church. II was preceded by
prayers at the house. The attendance
at the church was large, many of the
older people of the village being pre-
sent. Rev DR. G. w. Rowley conduct
ed the services assisted by Rev Ed.
ward Conover, who otficiated at the
marriage of Mrs Potter more than 81
years ago,
The choir of the chu .ch rendered
two selections. The interment was in
the village cemetery, the bearers be-
ing the son, DR. II. j. Potter, three
brothers c. d. and |. K. Gibson, A.
S. Gibson of Detroit and a brother
in law f. l.. Blake of Grand Rapids,
Mich.