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Evening journal., 1904-05-28
MRS. H. |. JONES
IN WILMINGTON
Inserted a Want Advertise.
ment in Columns OF the
Evening Journal
WORKED FOR WEEK AS DOMESTIC

WANTED-A WOMAN WANTS place
as housekeeper to lady or as cham
bermaid. Apply Woman's Exchange.
90S King street, between 8 and 4 D. m.
Mrs. Herman lie Roy Jones. the
wealthy New York woman who mys-
teriously disappeared from her home
and for whom the entire police force
Of that city was searching, inserted the
above want advertisement in The
Evening Journal on May 10. three days
after she left her home.
Nearly ever since her disappearance
Mrs. Jones was I'm Wilmington, or
rather within a few miles Of it. work.
ing as a domestic in the home Of Mrs.
]. A. Weldin, who lives about five miles
from this city.
Mrs. Jones. whose mind appears to
be affected. disappeared from her hus-
bands home at Morris Park on May
IS, and on the following evening ar
rived in this city.
In telling her story she said that
while sitting IN a ferry boat at Jersey
City looking over time table she saw
the name Of Wilmington, which imme-
diately struck her fancy and she decid-
ed 20 come here. concluding that she
could conceal herself in a smaller place
like Wilmington than in Washington
or Baltimore. Mrs. Jones left her home
because of the careful watch kept over
her
When she visited this Office Mrs.
Jones wore a heavy black veil and ap-
peared to be laboring under stress OF
mental excitement. Three times she
asked II the notice could not be insert
ed in the paper the same afternoon
it was fled despite the fact that she
had been told that it was too late
/ for that days publication.
Mrs. Jones applied TO the Young
Women's Christian Association for as
sistance and through that organization
obtained employment in the home OF
Mrs. Weldin She remained but one
week at the Weldn home and returned
/ to the Y. W. c. A. She left on the
same day. saying she was going home
Nothing more was heard of the woman
until she was found I'm boarding
house ia West Twenty-eight street
New York, yesterday
Mr.. Jones. the husband of the woman
made It understood that his wife was
to be free from restraint but despite
this order considerable excitement was
occasioned among the servants yester.
day morning when Mrs. Jones left hei
home at No. 6 East Twelfth street.
lt was shortly before 10 o'clock and
with the exception Of her son none OF
the family had arisen. She wore vel
and a handsome street gown.
one Of the maids. following her, i'm
plored her to return and called po
/ liceman. Mrs. Jones continued he
walk unmindful Of the maid or police
man. and after making a few purchases
at drug store returned home.
It was said last evening that Mrs
Jones would not be placed in an insti
tuition.
Evening journal., 1904-05-28
POLICE MAKE AN
IMPORTANT CAPTURE
Arrest Negro Suspected ol
Burglarizing the Store of
w. H. HID

After patient walt Of nearly two weeks
the police this morning captured Edward
Lee, colored. who is charged with enter
ing the store Of w. H. HID at Tenth and
Orange streets ON then light Or May II and
committing an assault on the aged occu.
pant Of the house. The prisoner was ap.
pretended by Patrolman Wintrup al
Eighth and Market strets. about O'CLOCK
this morning and his capture is consiI
cred one of the important arrests Of tn,
year.
Lee was arraigned in City Court and
was held IN $1,000 bail for the Court Of
General Sessions. Mr.. HID Identified hin
as the negro, he found in his store.
Evening journal., 1904-05-28
IN NEW TRACT
NEAR ATLANTIC CITY
Pleasantville Terrace, With
Pretty Location, Coming
Into Shape

The day of moving out IS coming -pcop.e
have been going cityward for many years
but the pendulum Is moving the other way
at last.
For years the development OF the coun-
try around Atlantic city has been rotard-
ed by hack of energy and capital 10 carry
Dc ON on a big scailo nut this spring tho
Atlantic city Real Estate Company opened
In o. modest way, a tract OF 1900 acres just
outside OF pioasantviilo-seven miles. all
together from ghe shore.
Pieasantvillc Terrace. for that's the
name of the place, Is rapidly coming into
shape. The tract lies between the Reading
railroad and the new trolley which Is to
connect Atlantic CITY and Camden before
the snow flies again. A number OF people
have become interested in the new tract
and Investments in real estate there are
growing with each day.
The new Terrace has pleasant location
the elevation averaging nifty feet and
more this being considered quite high for
the section IN which II is Jersey swamps
are oonspicuously absent. There are q
few springs on the property but these all
drain into "a little stream that wander.
through ono section OF the tract and q
Is planned to dam this UP and make a LAX.
near the railroad station. This would en-
hance the value Of the surrounding prop
critics as wei as Identifying the place
The lake wid be just along the boulovar
which Is being laid out from one end O
the property TO the oihor-a long shad
dr.vo through the pine woods.
Work has been going on about eigh
weeks and IN this time a trcmendou
amount has been accomplished The en-
lire centre of the tract has bacn cleared
streets and avenues opened up ana stake
or "a pretty new station erected. mater
ials delivered for the erection of severa
homes, and a coincidence ls that the con
tractor Is ID. J.. Oaies. n former Whining
ton resilient. a novel feature Of the wa.
the roads are laid out Is that there vii
be two bisectng the entire tract-runnin
from corner 90 corner and crossing a
the railroad station. This viii greatly as
sist In making communication easy am
quick and Is planned TO serve the convon
icnce Of those who may select lots ava.
Z from railroad or trolley.
AT present most Of the lots are bein
sold 20 people who wish TO build their ow
homes Immediately andlt IS fully expecte
that the first Of August will sec twenty
five cottages erected.
Evening journal., 1904-05-28
DlCKEY BOOMING CRAY
Former Tax Collector interviewed in
New York City.

Word comes from New York that
John r. Dickey former tax collector OF
New Castle county, and an active poli-
tician, Is IN that city booming Judge
George Gray for President He is
quoted as saying:
1T needs no argument TO show that
the labor vote throughout the country
would be extraordinary favorable to
Judge Gray. He combines everything
that could be said for any other cam
didate on the ground of judicial at
tainment and temperament. as his
career as a Federal judge proves.
mo legitimate objection could be
made against Judge Gray because Del
aware, his native State.has only three
electoral votes He must be consid-
cred "A candidate of Delaware. Mary
land and West Virginia. as he is the
only Democrat who would be likely be
able 20 carry that group of States"
Evening journal., 1904-05-28
BOARD OF EDUCATION
MAY SUE CITY COUNCIL

Members of the City Council have
been advised by the members of the
Board of Public Education that suit
will be brought to secure the additional
money to which the board lays claim.
In the event of the case being decided
in favor of the board then City Council
will have to pay over more than is now
expected.
The Board of Education was this
year entitled to S1SS,452.34 with 5 per
cent. increase, which is allowed by the
law governing appropriations which
amounts to S197,S74.95.
The members of the board say they
have received legal advise that they
are entitled to the amount allowed by
law regardless of the fact that their
charter has expired and If the money
IS not voluntarily paid will bring suit
against City Council.
Evening journal., 1904-05-28
SCHEDULE FOR NEXT WEEK
Two Games With Chester on Deeora-
ton Day-Three Tri- State
Contests.

The Wilmington A. A. baseball team
has another strong schedule for next
week. on Monday, which is Memorial
Day, the Chester team will be here
for two games 10 a. m. and $50 p. m
Tuesday and Wednesday the team will
play in Williamsport. The attraction
on Thursday and Friday will be AL
teoona, of the Tri-State League, which
toona. of the Tri-State League. which
this city. on Saturday Camden will
be here, which will be another Tri-
State game.
Evening journal., 1904-05-28
NON SUPPORT CASES
IN COUNTY COURT
Motion Made in Holcomb
Divorce Case That Petition
Be Made More Definite

Non-support cases occupied tho attention
Of the Judges IN the Court Of General ses-
sions for nearly two hours this morn
Ing. The case Of Mrs Anna Harrington
vs.. James Harrington was continued un-
al next Saturday when the case viii be
completed.
Mrs. Harrington gave her testimony this
morning. sho testified that she was mar
ried to Harrington in Virginia January
2l. 1901 She now lives in Philadelphia and
IS employed in an architects office and
Harrington lives in this city. The wit.
ness testified lat her husband eft hen
and had not contributed anything towards
her support since. Horace G.. Knowles
represents Mr. Harrington.
James Mitchell who was sued by hi.
wife for non-support agred to pay her sS.5l
"a week and the court held the case up un.
I'll next September In case he neglect.
to pay the money he will be brought bach
in court again.
Alfred j. Anderson, who was sued b,
his wife for non-support gave bond fol
his appearance at the September term
William II. Cooper. Jr. made a motor
in the divorce case Of Mrs. Louise Rodne,
Holcomb VS.. Chauncey p. Holcomb tina
the petition be made more definite ani
certain. william S. Hnles. who represent
Mrs. Holcomb will argue against the mo
ton and next Saturday was fixed for tn
time of the argument. Mr.. Cooper rer
resents Mr. Holcomb
In the case Of Raymond Edward
charged with non-support the court hear
the evidence In private chambers. Th
court continued the case until the Sci
I tember term.
Court adjourned until Tuesday morn
/ ing
Evening journal., 1904-05-28
Accident 70 Coaster.

While coasting down Fourth street
between Jefferson and Madison in an
express wagon yesterday. Palmer Har-
ris. aged years. of No. 302 jefferson
street, met with an accident which may
cost him the loss of his right leg The
wagon upset and the younsster was
thrown under cart belonging to
James Libbett. The heavy vehicle
passed over the boys leg and crushed
it. He was taken 10 his home where
he was given medical attention.
Evening journal., 1904-05-28
CoLORED MEN SwINDLED
Stranger Charged Them s2'75 for
Bogus information.

Two colored men seeking employment
arrived at Baltimore from Virginia by
boat on landing at the wharf they
were accosted by a white stranger. who
I'm the course of conversation. informed
them they could get employment in
Wilmington on applying to DR.. Du-
Barry, at No. 1921 Delaware avenue.
He said Or. DuBarry wanted two coll
ored men for light work and would
pay them $50 a month. He charged
them S2.75 for the information.
on arriving in this city they found
that 1921 Delaware avenue was a myth.
there being no such number They are
now practically destitute, with but 81
between them
Evening journal., 1904-05-28
Excursions bv MoonIinht.

The Wilmington Steamboat Company
has arranged for several special trips
for the next three days in honor Of
Memorial Day. On those days in ad-
dition to the regular trips the boats Of
the company will make special MOON
light trips leaving this city at Z and
$50 p. m. and returning leave Philadel-
phia at the same hours. on the up
trip on those days the boats of the
company viii stop at Washington Park.
and on the return trip will stop at
AIS. 7.l5 and 10 D. m. to bring the ex-
cursionists back to this city. 1t is ex-
pected a large number of people will
avail themselves of the special trips.
Evening journal., 1904-05-28
MEMORIAL DAY At UNION
Patriotic Music and Sermon and Pretty
Deeorations.

Memorial services will be held in
Union NJ. f. Church tomorrow morn-
ing. The Union Male Quartette viii sing
'The Star-Spangled Banner" and the
choir Will use America" The morn
ing subject Of the pastor win be The
Heroes of the Civil War and the Per-
petuity of the Republic" Suitable
decorations will be used and everything
done to promote lofty patriotism.
The Sunday school win begin the re-
hearsal of Childrens Day music in the
afternoon and the sermon Of the even
ing viii be an appropriate evangelistic
theme.
Evening journal., 1904-05-28
ASKED FOR REVIEW IN WILL CASE
Late Will Of Mrs. Devorah H. Rossell
Left All to Her Grandson.

A peculiar case has been brought TO
the attention of Register of Wills
Bach. Deborah II. Russell made a will
in 1897 and lived until last fall. Short
~ after her death the win was pro-
bated by the Register of Wills. It was
discovered later that another will was
made in 1903 and the Representatives
of this will handed in a petition this
morning for a review. William 5
Prickett is the executor under the new
will and William S. Hilles is his attor-
ney.
Under the old will a daughter, Mrs
Clara r. Gambrill, was made the ex-
ecutrix. The old viii left her estate
to her children but under the new viii
everything is left to a grandson, who
since 1897 lost both legs in a railroad
accident.
Evening journal., 1904-05-28
- Hanaina In ice.
GRADUATING EXERCISES
OF DELAWARE HOSPITAL

Graduating exercises Of the Training
School for Nurses OF the Delaware
Hospital win be held In the New-Cen-
tury Club drawing room on Saturday,
evening, June II.
Members OF the graduating class are
Miss Jean Donaghan. Miss Mary Eliz-
abeth Clark and Miss Rachel r.
Hicks. They will receive their diplo-
mas from the hands OF Tilghman john
ston, president Of the board OF man
ayers OF the hospital.
The address 10 the graduates will be
made by Or William C. Pierce. The
Rev. W. +. Dickens Lewis viii omen
the exercises with prayer and Arch
deacon George C.. Hall viii pronounce
the benediction. Miss Isabelle b.
Wales will have charge Of the musical
program.
Evening journal., 1904-05-28
FIRE THREATENED PROPERTY
Boys Cause Much Excitement by Start
ing Blaze.

In a fire tAat threatened the property
Of the Hygeia Ice and Coal Company
and the Wilmington Steamboat Com
pany yesterday afternoon. Howard
Davidson, nagman for the Pennsyl-
vania railroad, came near being burn
ed to death
Boys playing along the railroad
tracks had set fire TO a pile of rub
bish from the old shops. 1t spread
with alarming rapidity for almost =
square and famed by the strong wind
was covering the adjoining property
with sparks and fire brands.
While Mr. Pusey. OF the Hygeia
Company telephoned the Washington
Fire Company. Davidson went out to
fight the fire. His shoes and hands were
burned and his trousers had caught
before he was aware Of il. When he
made the discovery he rolled on the
ground and tried to extinguish the
blaze.
Firemen arrived at that time and
saved him.
Evening journal., 1904-05-28
DEMOCRATIC PRIMARIES
County Chairman Woolley Has Not
Been Notified Of Any Contests.

Today Is the day set By the Democratic
party for the election Of county commit
teeman and delegates TO the State con-
vention. In cases where there Is a con-
test under the rules Of the party the
county chairman has TO be notified forty
eight hours before the time set for the
primary election.
AS Mr.. Woolley the county chairman,
has received no notice there will be no
contests throughout the county. Those se-
lected for county committeeman and dele
gates at the hundred meetings were sat.s.
factory
Evening journal., 1904-05-28
To Appoint Commissioned.

In the Mary Kelley will contest case
c. L. Ward and Arthur w. Spruance.
counsel for the contestants. have ask
ed for a commissioner to take the testi-
mony of a number Of witnesses who
live in Mt. Holly. N. J. The register
OF Wills will name the commissioner
within a few days. Charles Curley rep
resents the viii.
Evening journal., 1904-05-28
Eloaainas at Werkhouse.

Six men were hogged at the New
Castle county workhouse this morning
They We're Arthur Dumpson. Augustus
Travis and Harry Williams. twenty
lashes; Charles Lewis, fifteen lashes;
William Woods. fifteen lashes; William
Woods, fifteen lashes; Charles Rich
ards, ten lashes. Six were placed in
the pillory.
Evening journal., 1904-05-28
TWO HOUSES BURN
IN NEW CASTLE
Flames of Mysterious Origin
Break Out in Residence
Of Edgar Bross
THIS CITY CALLED ON FOR HELP
Tho Liberty Fire Company Responded
and Il and the Lenape Gets the Fire
Under Control After a Hard

and Il and the Lenape Gets the Fire
Under Control After a Hard
Fight.
spontaneous combustion caused a
FIRE in New Castle this morning that
for time threatened the whole town
and was only subdued after a hard
struggle by the Lenape Fire Company.
The fire originated in the house of
Edgar Bross, No. 20 Orange street and
spread to that of B. +. Lancaster, next
door. The fire started in the attic and
is supposed to have been caused by
spontaneous combustion. 1t is thought
the flames smouldered for some time
before breaking out.
There was a strong wind blowing and
for time it was thought the whole
town was doomed.
Mayor Boyd telephoned this city for
assistance and the Liberty Company
responded. The flames were under
control when they arrived, however
superintendent Holcomb Of the Will
mington and New Castle trolley sent
wreck car to this city for more hose.
The houses are totally destroyed, but
the adjoining property was not dam
aged.
The house occupied by Mr.. Lancaster
was owned by George Pierce. Both the
property and household goods were
covered by insurance. The other house
belonged to the Richard Cooper es-
tate. The property was insured, but
the household goods of Mr. Bross, who
is editor of the New Castle News, were
not covered by insurance.
Evening journal., 1904-05-28
ELECT EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Twelfth Ward Democratic Club Now
Fully Organized.

At a meeting of the Twelfth Ward
Democratic Club last night the fol-
lowing executive committee was elect
ed Frank Sewer, Thomas Ryan, Den
mis- Gallagher, Fred Samworth and
Simon Doherty. 1t was decided to
give picnic at Bavarian Park on July
Is. The organizations charter was re-
ceived and read to the members for
the first time.
Evening journal., 1904-05-28
PLAY GROUND
FOR CHILDREN
Will BE Modelled After Those
in Use in the Larger
Cities
NEW YORK WOMAN IN CHARGE
A Number Of Prominent Women Are
Interested in Project and An Enter
tainment viii be Given at the Gar
rick on June 10 For It's Benefit.

"The little children of the poor" OF
Wilmington are 10 know the Joys Of
the playground this summer. A num-
Der OF philanthropic women have in
terested themselves In the matter and
during the trying months of July and
August the tots viii be entertained and
INSTRUCTED and made as happy as pos
sihle senerally.
The playground win be modelled af-
ter those which have proved so sue
cessful in New York. Philadelphia and
other large cities. 1t VIII be ia charge
Of Miss Weaver Of New York.
For one month the playground will
be established az the West End Read
ing Rooms. The next it win be trans-
ferred 10 Old Swedes. A tent win be
erected. the children win be taught
games and taken on trolley rides TO the
country. where they viii be taught to
study nature.
To start this charitable work fairly
under way an entertainment will be
given in the GarriciS Theatre on Friday
evening. June 10. The program Is not
complete as yet. but II win be am ex-
ceptionally good one. Bishop Coleman
viii make a brief opening address and
Miss Isabelle B. Wales and other prom
inent singers will participate There
viii be a little farce. "a College Esca-
pade." in which a number OF WELL
known people win take part.
The Patronesses.
The patronesses OF the playground
are Mrs. Samuel Bancroft. Mrs W. c.
Mendinhall. Mrs. A. ID. Warner. Mrs
F. l.. Gilpin. Miss Emily p. Bissel. Mrs
John Biggs, Mrs. Charles r. Miller
Mrs. Lamotte DUPONT. Mrs. Susan
/ Sherman. Mrs. Lewis G. Vandegrift
Mrs. Mary Paxton Miss Dickey. Mrs
ID. J. Reinhardt, and Mrs. N. b. Dan,
forth.
Evening journal., 1904-05-28
Entertained Drama.

The Alumnae Association of the Will
mington High School entertained the
cast of the drama. Men, Maids and
Matchmakers," at dinner at the home
Of Mr.. and Mrs. f. c. Snyder, near
Newport, last evening.
Prior TO the dinner the young people
enjoyed themselves at tennis and out
door sports which had been arranged
for their enjoyment. Music was fur
Dlshed throughout the evening.
Evening journal., 1904-05-28
COMING ROSE FETE
Arrangements Being Made For Affair
to be Held at Bishopstead.

II the arrangements go through for
the Rose Fete to be held on the lawn
.at Bishopstead on June Z for the bene-
ht Of the Day Nursery and Hospital
For Babies, the affair viii be one of the
most successful and enjoyable affairs
ever held there.
The committee is now busy at work
ON a number Of novel and entertaining
features. There will be a May pole
dance a fortune telling and palmistry
booth and other attractions Ice cream,
cake and strawberries will be served.
A light supper viii also be furnished.
An admission Of twenty-five cents will
be charged, which will include Ice
cream and cake.
The lawn win he decorated and IA
the evening a band Of music probably
viii be present
Evening journal., 1904-05-28
No.. RooseveIt Named the pon.

An interesting musical and literary
entertainment will be given at the res
idence of Mrs. b. #. Taylor, No. 29O9
Market street, on Tuesday evening
next. A handsome doll has been do
mated TO be disposed of for the benefit
Of the mortgage fund Of the East Lake
Presbyterian Church and the name for
il has been given by Mrs. Roosevelt.
Refreshments viii be supplied and the
doll viii be sold at auction.
Evening journal., 1904-05-28

Low Rate Coach Excursions to St.
Louis Worlds Fair Every Thursday
in June via Baltimore and Ohio Rail-
road.
only s17.00 round trip. Tickets good
going in day coaches only, limited to
return ten days. including date of sale.
Train win leave Wilmington at Ill p.
m, June 2nd, 9th, 16th. 23rd and 3Oth.
Tickets on sale at ticket Offices.
Evening journal., 1904-05-28
WILL DECIDE CONTESTS
Suspense to be Ended at St. Thomas
Hall Next Tuesday NIGHT.

Both contests OF st. Thomas parish
will be decided next Tuesday night at
. o'clock at ST. Thomas Hall. One a
trip to st. Louis Exposition, the con-
testants being John Brown. John Nc
Cam, Albert Ferry and James Golden.
There is great rivalry between the first
two. The second contest Is for the
portrait in oils Of George Washington,
being contested for by the fire COM
panies of the city. The Water Witch
and the Weccacoe are putting forth
their best efforts to secure the coveted
prize. other Interested companies are
the Union, Brandywine, Friendship,
Fame Hose. Liberty and Reliance.
The want ads are on page seven
they are more interesting than ever.
Evening journal., 1904-05-28
earrIek Theatre to cIose.

With tonight's performance the Gar
rick Theatre will close its first season..
Manager Dockstader has given VIII
mlngton the same class of vaudeville
that is found in the best houses of the
country.
Evening journal., 1904-05-28
Issued compIete cataIoaue.

A fine catalogue has been Issued by
T. c. Bradford, OF No. 81 Market street.
The book contains cuts Of motor cycle
and automobile sYpplies. The book is
one Of the most complete of its kind
ever issued by a Wilmington firm
Evening journal., 1904-05-28
Younnster Makes Lonn rrIn

Last night at $50 little negro boy
named Joseph Duras. seven years Cd ar
rived In this city after coming an the way
from Green Bay. Wisconsin alone. He
wore a tag around his neck. The tag was
addressed 10 ST. Joseph's Home. this city
and there the little fellow was taken.
Evening journal., 1904-05-28
HeIIinas Appointed rrustee.

Creditors of Norris Leshem held
meeting at the Office Of Referee in
Bankruptcy Arthur w. Spruance this
morning. Edmund S. Hellings was ap-
pointed trustee
Evening journal., 1904-05-28
When MY Head Aches
take Cartmelrs headache powder.
WEATHER BULLETTN

The New York Herald predicts
considerably lowe temperature and light northwest to
in
s of this section On Sunday slightly weather viii
prevail with sht westerly southery
northern parts Of this section and Monday weather with slowly
followed
ropean steamers now sailing will
Evening journal., 1904-05-28
5000 70 coIorado and Return.

via Chicago, Union Pacific & North West
ern line. Chicago to Denver. Colorado
Springs and Pueblo, daily throughout the
summer. Correspondingly low rates from
all points east. Only one night TO Denver
from Chicago. Two fast trains daily. Tour
ist slepeing cars to Denver daily.