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Evening journal., 1905-03-25
REV. MR.. DULANY'S
WORK PROSPEROUS
He Sends an Interesting Let
ter, From "Home of the
Oyster"
HIS CHARGE HELPED OLO ASBURY

The Rev. II. S. Dulany, Of Asbury, Nd.
formerly pastor Of Asbury NJ. e. Church.
in this city. whose failure to be reap
pointed to the latter charge at the re-
cent Conference was a surprise to many
OF the members, sends The Evening Jour
nal an interesting letter from the home
OF the oyster. soft crab. diamond back
terrapln nnd mosquito" lie says;
''At this scaxon Of the year this Is a de-
Ilightful country, excellent roads (oyster
shelD nsh Of several varieties. viz. rock,
lperch, shad etc. Later there will be
trout, blue fish, porgies. mullett. etc
our sailors and fishermen are busy pre-
pairing for the season now dawning. The
strawberry finds this Is congeniai eli
mate, maturing several days be<ore those
only a few miles above us.
I'VE have just made our report for the
conference year closing March 20. All coll
lections were taken, an apportionments
met and our Asbury O-awsonia) Sunday
School raised $500 In missionary money.
There are now between 400 and 500 Ep-
worth Leaguers, although there were
none watever a year ago. The Ladies'
Aid Society raised and expended about
$50
THE improvements on church ana par
sonage cost between $500 and Sio0 The
Sunday School increased IN membership
TO asa scholars. while the congregation is
lso large that IL sometimes overtaxes the
large church. We have lost fourteen per-
lsons whose combined ages would reach
lmore than a thousand years. Two OF the
fourteen persons referred TO had reached
the advanced age of 81 years. four Others
lwere about 50. SO you see many are
blessed with long life in this part OF tn,
Lords moral vineyard.
1--WE are about 10 purchase a wrought
iron fence with gates TO suiD for oui
lcemetery. We also expect 90 improve tn,
parsonage and beautify our church. w,
unjust do something. Gods kingdom mus
mot be stagnant.
I'VE have seven bodies IN our soclet,
that do various kinds of church work
each with treasury with money OF
hand. Having raised all collections an,
requirements In fun Tor this year. we ar
lpleased 10 STATE that from the efforts O
the previous year we were enabled 10 as
sist Asbury Church IN Wilmington. NOR
than 800 ON the year just closed. Co
lbless the old church and the retiring an
/ incoming pastors"
Mr. Duiany was called TO Asbury. Nd
before the close of the recent Conferenc
to attend a funeral
Evening journal., 1905-03-25
ALL EYES NOW
!. ON CITY ELECTION
Movement for One Republi-
can Ticket Has Already
Been Started
UNIONS WILL MEET WEDNESDAY,

Now that the Legislature has ad-
journed. eyes are turned on the COM
ing city election and there is unusual
activity for this time among the poll
ticians.
The Democrats are hoping that be-
cause of the dissension between the
Republicans on the United States Sem
.atorship matter. there win again be
two Republican tickets this election.
but there appears TO be a feeling
among Republicans throughout the
city that there will be but one ticket.
Recorder Of Deeds II. II. Bfllany. who
Is the chairman OF the Regular Repub-
lican City Committee. said today that
from what he has heard he firmly be-
llieves that here viii be but one Re-
publican ticket He said there has
been no conference as vet between the
Regulars and Unions. but added that
there will be no trouble in reaching
ian amicable agreement.
CITY Chairman Francis S. Bradley OF
the Union Republicans, informed a re-
porter for The Evening Journal today
that a meeting Of the Union City Com
mittee would be held at their head
quarters. in King street. on Wednes-
day night next. when the situation win
be discussed. He said he saw no rea-
son why there should not be one
ticket and adder that II there was not
it would not be his fault.
Mr. Bradley was asked IL he meant
there would not be a Union Republic
can ticket IN the field. as in the case
OF two years ago. and answered: you
are asking me too much now"
Evening journal., 1905-03-25
RENTED
Imprisonment
Man Escaped Going
to Workhouse for Four
Months
FINED, HOWEVER, FOR ASSAULT

Charged with assault and battery in the
City Court today. John o'Donnelf as he
gave his.name to the police, a well dress
ed young man, was sentenced to pay a
fine Of $50 and costs and be imprisoned
for four months in the county workhouse.
Later in the day. however, Judge Edwin
r. Corkran remitted the Imprisonment
o'Donnen was charged with assaulting
another man who interfered between him
and woman.
The trouble occurred at Eighth and
shlpley streets late last night. The vic
tim Of ODonhels ire fell twice and ac-
lcordng to his evidence the prisoner
struck him several times while he was
down.
The police believe that O'Donnell gave
a fictitious name. He claims 70 be from
Chester, Pa, anu says he is a travelling
salesman. He has a brother in Chester
who is superintendent OF an insurance
company and his family is well CON
nected.
O'Donnell says ne has been travelling
Through Wilmington for five PNars and
was never in trouble before.
He is registered at local hotel and
had intended to leave Wilmington to-
day.
Evening journal., 1905-03-25
GOOD WEATHER
FAVORED MOVERS
Rush of Wagons All Day
Loaded With Household
Goods
c, C, EUaIl HAS LARGE SALES

Movers were favored with fine weather
today. which was a great help 10 those
who changed their residence. From early
morning teams loaded with household
goods could be seen in almost every
block. Every team in the city that could
be engaged was put in service and by
dark it is expected that the work as far
as getting the goods into the houses will
be completed. Much Of the hard work,
however. such as laying carpets and put
ting the furniture in place remains to be
done.
1t has also been a busy day for many
OF the real estate men as they have to
watch their tenants 20 see that they get
in and out Of the houses without any
trouble.
While many of the real estate agents
have been complaining for months about
the condition Of the business, Charles
c. Kurtz, one oil the most prominent real
estate men in the city. stated today tnat
the last three months have been the bes.
he can remember as far as sales are con-
cerned.
Since the first Of the year Mr.. Kurtz
has sold % different properties which ag-
gregated $4,000 OF this number II Of
them were dwellings.
Evening journal., 1905-03-25
SHIPPERS TRIAL ON MONDAY
Noted Murder Case is Scheduled to
Start in Elkton.

Blkton, Nd, March 25.-State's At
toTney J. Wilson Squier yesterday APP
piled to the court for a writ of halbeas
corpus for John NJ. Shippers, indicted
for the murder Of Albert Constable, Sr.
Judges Martin and Brown granted the
writ, which is addressed to Warden
John f. Weyler, of the Maryland Peni-
tentiaTy, where Shippers is now con-
fined. Il is made returnalble on Mon
day. when the trial is scheduled to be-
gin.
Attorney General William S. Bryan
and States Attorney A, S. ]. Owens,
OF Baltimore, Will appear with Mr..
Squier for the State. John s. Strahorn
and Claylalqd Mulliken, of Talbot coun-
~. viii represent Shippers. In addition
10 the regular panel. 102 talesmen have
been summoned, making 125 jurors in
all from which TO choose the needed II
for the triad OF the case.
Evening journal., 1905-03-25
BIC REAL ESTATE
DEAL CLOSED
Gen. Postles and w. c. Tin
dali to Erect Apartment
House and Dwellings
DELAWARE AVENUE LOT SOLD

One Of me largest real estate deals ne
gociated In this city Tor several months
has just been closed by the Wilmington
Trust Company. The property itNolved
is lot on Jackson street which runs
from Delaware TO Gilpin avenues. 1t was
owned by the william Craig estate and
was sold to William c. Tindall, prom
inent contractor and General J. rarke
Postles. The consideration was Sl0.0O
The lot is about 800 feet long running
the entire distance between the two ave-
nues and is 100 feet deep Mr.. Tindan
wiN erect a row OF modern dwelling
houses. beginning at Gilpin avenue aud
running half way along the block to-
wards Delaware avenue. The houses will
all be three stories, porch fronts and will
face On jackson street.
II is the intention of the contractor TO
erect the houses modern IN every partcu-
/ lar end when completed they will be a
credit 10 that section Of the city.
On the corner of Delaware avenue and
Jackson streets and extending 10 the pro-
posed new dwellings, General Posuss will
have erected handsome apartment
house. 1t Is expected that this building
viii be the finest In the city.
Plans for these extensive improvements
are now under way and the work will be
started some time during the year.
The location is an ideal one it being one
Of the most desirable sections OF Della
ware avenue. almost directly opposite The
New-Century Club. This vacant lot in
such a desirable locality has been an ey,
sore for a number of years and Il has
often been wondered why it was not buili
up. Persons living in the neighborhooc
Twin, no doubt, welcome the improve.
lnentq
Evening journal., 1905-03-25
FAMILYS MARROW ESCAPE
Woman and Three Children Badly
Burned Near Port Deposit.

Port Deposit, Nd, March 25.-A fire
at Cokesbury, a village of colored peo-
pie three miles from Port Deposit, yes
terday badly burned a woman and three
children, together with the house and
contents. The house caught from a
freshly made fire in the home of Thom-
Jas Clark. Before going to work he
lighted the kitchen fire and called up
stairs to the family to keep watch on
liz. He then started away.
About $50 o'clock. Samuel Addison.
who lives nearby, saw the house was on
fire and opened the door and proceeded
to rescue the family. BY the united ef-
forts of the neighbors the wife. two
sons and a daughter were pulled out
just as the building fell to the ground,
Hannah Taylor was badly burned
about the back. head and arms. Alice
Clark, aged - years. was burned about
the arms and legs; Roy Clark. aged
years. face. breast and stomach burn
ed: Thomas Clark, aged 1 year, legs
and body burned.
Evening journal., 1905-03-25
WslL.KNoWN MAN DEAD

Word was received in this city
yesterday, Of the death of Thomas
Davidson, who passed away at 1.30
o'clock in the afternoon at his home
in Pencader hundred, near Summit
Bridge.
Mr.. Davidson. who was bachelor.
was sixty-eight years a age and lived
with his two sisters. He had been
complaining for nearly two years, but
was confined to his bed but three weeks
when death resulted from cancer OF
the stomach.
The deceased was an actie Democrat
and was we'll known In Wilmington,
having served on special juries ON
several occasions. He has two brothers
in this city. Joseph and Harvey David
son. Services will be held az his late
home on Tuesday afternoon at o'clock.
InteTanenuin Bethel cemetery.
Evening journal., 1905-03-25
HANDED 500 BILL TO
TROLLEY CONDUCTOR
He Kissed 1t, Gave 1t Back
and Woman Then Rode
Free

The passengers on a Delaware avenue
car v ere given a shock last evening when
an elderly and well dressed woman hand
ed the conductor crisp SlUJ bill. from
which to take the five cents fare.
The startled conductor surveyed the
note critically for fully a minute Then
he neatly folded it into a square. pressed
it to his lips, and courteously handed il
back to the woman who had rendered it,
She rode free.
Evening journal., 1905-03-25
NEW STATE DETECTIVE
SWORN into OFFICE
Ex-Deputy U. S. Marshal
Receives His Commission
From Governor

State Detective James L. Hawkins,
to-day received his commission from
Governor Preston Lea and was i'm
mediately sworn in by Magistrate
George II. Hollis.
He is still acting as Deputy United
States Marshal. but win begin his
duties tomorrow.
Marshal William r. Finn is being
peseiged with applications for the POSI-
Jon made vacant by the appointment
OF Mr.. Hawkins.
The friends OF sx-State Detective
Theodore Francis, who lis succeeded by
Mr.. Hawkins, are working strong
effort 10 have him appointed to the
vanant position.
Marshal Finn said to-day that he
would make the appointment within
fow days. He said he had not as yet
l aeoided upon man for the place.
Evening journal., 1905-03-25
HELD IN HEAVY BAIL
FOR THE UPPER COURT
Two Charges of Assault
r With Intent to Commit
Murder Against Pate

Arraigned on two charges Of assault
with intent to commit murder Edward
.O'Nei, colored was held In City Court to-
day in 5000 bail for the Court Of General
Sessions. He is accused Of cutting Daniel
Pate and Charles Anderson, both colored'
in the Bell House on the coast" on Sat
urdly night last.
Pates throat was cut to the wind pipe
and it was thought al first thab he would
die. Anderson was also cut at the same
time but not seriously.
George Carney. colored. was held in $500
bail for court on charge Of larceny Of
50.
The case Of william Coyle, charged
with disorderly conduct was dismissed,
and the case of Fred schoolmaster,
charged with the same offense, was con-
tinued until next Monday night.
Evening journal., 1905-03-25
MURDERER DIES At WOREHOUSE

After serving but a few months of a
life term for murder. at the worShouse.
Walter Brinte. colored, aged Is years,
died in that institution last night. His
death was due to tuberculosis Of which
disease number of prisoners in the
prison have recently died.
Brinte was convicted with John Joiner,
also colored. for the murder Of John r.
Taylor, colored. at the livery stables Of
George w. Wigglesworth. in Tenth street
last summer. Joiner was hanged on Sep
tember ?. but Brinte. on account of his
youth. was given a life sentence.
Evening journal., 1905-03-25
CHASED MURDERER IN ENGINE

An exciting chase Of an alleged murd-
erer. Angelo Carapotu. of Philadelphia.
took place over the b. & o. railroad last
evening
After having escaped from his hiding
plwace under a pile Of rubber boots in
the cellar Of the rubber works at Thirty
seventh and Reed streets. Philadelphia
Carapotti boarded a b. 4 o. freight train
for this city. Patrolman Boyce, Of Phila-
delphia jumped on a shifting engine and
pursuing the freight over took it and cap
tured the fugitive at Fifty-eighth street
He later confessed to the killing Of DOM
mick Mar of which he was accused. but
said he slew him because he insulted
his, Carapotti wife.
Evening journal., 1905-03-25
Or. Moraau's Daughter to We'd.

The engagement was announced to-
day Of Miss Anna Gertrude Morgan.
daughter of DR.. and Mrs. James II.
Morgan, to Frederick Wilhelm Graef.
Of this city. The wedding win be per-
formed at the home Of the brides par
ents. No. SOS Washington street, on
April %.
Evening journal., 1905-03-25
TESTIMONY IN CHANDLER CASE
Witnesses for the Plaintiff Being Ex-
amined Before Commissioner.

Thomas Davis, who several months ago
was appointed by Chancellor Nicholson,
as commissioner TO take evidence in the
case brought by DR.. Swithin Chandler to
restrain his wife, Elizabeth Sergeant
Chandler from disposing OF the property
at No. 1000 Jackson street, which is in
her name, has just started the work.
The testimony of the plaintiff who is
represented by City Solicitor Robert G.
Ha-man. is being presented to the COM
missioner. Mr.. Davis may make his re-
turn during the March term Of the Court
Of Chancery which opens on Monday.
Evening journal., 1905-03-25
Epworth's New Preacher Arrives.

The Rev. L. p. Corkran, who succeeds
the Rev. A. w. Lightbourne as pastor
OF Epworth NJ. E. Church, will arrive
in Wilmington this afternoon. He
comes from Milton. where he had a
charge during the past conference year
and will be met at the station by a
committee of the church consisting OF
Charles e. Anderson, John A. Booker,
George E. King and John White. Jr.
Mr.. Corkran will occupy the pulpit to-
morrow.
The new pastor will be rendered a
formal reception on Thursday night,
which will be presided over by DR..
Lightbourne.
Evening journal., 1905-03-25
GHINAMAN IN LAUREL
WITH AMERICAN BRIDE
Harry Long Returned From
Philadelphia Where He
Was Welded
Special to The Evening Journal.

Laurel, March 25.-Harry Long. China
man, who has been conducting a laundry
In Laurel for several months, went TO
Philadelphia few days ago and today
he returned with an American bride. The
marriage was performed in Philadelphia
of which city the bride was a resident
The appearance Of the celestial and his
Caucasian wife created somewhat of a
sensation here.
Long is very proud Of her and acts
Ike any other well pleased groom. The
maiden name Of the bride has not been
learned
Evening journal., 1905-03-25
SCARED BY SUPPOSED MAD DOG

Residents in East Seventh street
were thrown into a state of excitement
this morning by the appearance of a
supposed mad dog in the vicinity OF
Springer stpeet
The canine ran swapping and snarl-
ing down the street followed by a
crowd of boys but fortunately did not
bite anyone. It is said. however, that
several dogs were bitten. City Dog
Catcher George Kopp was notified and
picked the animal up in the vicinity
OF the railroad tracks and took it to
the pound.
Evening journal., 1905-03-25
Shield Of Honor Anniversary.

Delaware Lodge. No. 2. s. of H., will
hold an interesting meeting on Mon
day evening in its quarters. Eighth and
Orange streets when the seventeenth
anniversary of the organization will be
csdsibnated; several candidates will be
Initiated and entertainment provided.
The GRAND Lodge will meet on April
10Th. when the election of officers will
take place.
Evening journal., 1905-03-25
" C, 7 U, SECRETARY RESIGNS
Mrs. Tassart Had Held the Office Since
Union Was Organized.

At the meeting Of the w. c. T. H..
yesterday afternoon. Mrs. Mary A..
Tageart, who has been secretary Of the
Union since it was organized. resigned.
Mrs. Jennie r. Creamer viii act as Sec
retary until the next annual election.
Mrs. l.. w. Emerson gave an account
.of the Frances L. Willard memorial
meetipg.
The name of Mrs. L. w. Emerson
was added to the flower mission COM
mittee, whose duty il is TO take fiow-
ers to the sick members. other mem
bers Of the committee are Miss Mar
tina Torbert and Mrs. II. C. Mearns.
Evening journal., 1905-03-25
Y. M. c. A. eospeI Meetinn.

Previous to the Y. NJ. c. A. Gospel meet
ing in the Garrick Theatre tomorrow af-
ternoon. the theatre orchestra will give
special contest for ten minutes. Miss Mar
garet Braunstein will sing several selec-
tions. At the Gospel service DR.. Laws,
of Baltimore, will be the speaker.
Evening journal., 1905-03-25
Merehants 70 HoId Smoker.

II was decided at the meeting OF ths
Mercantile Association last night to
give a smoker on the evening Of April
z. for the purpose Of getting a better
at the meetings.
Messrs. Peacock. Frank and Galla-l
CHER were appointed n committee Of
three 10 arrange for the smoker.
Evening journal., 1905-03-25
WELCOME FOR DR.. MURRAY
Starts His Tenth Year as Pastor of
ST. PauFs.

At the conclusion Of. the regular
prayer meeting in ST. Paul's NJ. f..
Church last night. the members well
coined the Rev. w. L. S. Murray back
for his tenth consecutive year.
The formal speech of welcome was
made by Court Stenographer L. G.
Hardesty and remarks were also made
by s.. II. Baynard. S. II. Baynard, Jr.'
James J. Wyatt, E. B. Riley and c. II.
Morrow.
Evening journal., 1905-03-25
Move Into New Offices.

Attorneys Charles f. Curley and Will
liam H. Cooper. Jr., have moved into
new Offices ON the ground floor of the
addition recently erected to the build
ing on the Southeast Corner Of Tenth
and Market streets.
Evening journal., 1905-03-25
OIL SAVED THIS STEAMER
Waves Of Great Height Threatened
Vessel With Destruction.

The Norwegian steamer Alfred Dumois,
which arrived al this port last evening
on her way to Philadelphia from the
south. had a miraculous escape from
destruction during fierce gale while
coming up the Atlantic coast. Tho waves
rose to a great height mad broke over
tho vessel with tremendous force.
The captain OF the vessel ordered many
barrels Of oil to be fed TO the waves and
to the liberal use of this fluid he attrib-
utes the safety OF his vessel and his crew.
The oil broke the force OF the waves.
Evening journal., 1905-03-25
NEW PASTOR EXPECTED

The Rev, L. p. Corkran. the newly
pastor of Epworth NJ. E.
will occupy the pulpit tomor-
row afternoon and evening. He ar
rived in this city this afternoon.
Evening journal., 1905-03-25
RACHEL LAY IN WAIT FOR SARAH
Then She Cut Her AssaiIant Badly and
Was Arrested.
Special to The Evening Journal.

Newark March 25.-Rachel Talson. coll
ored. was arrested and taken before Mag
istrate King here yesterday charged by
Sarah Talson. also colored. with aggre-
waited assault. The evidence showed that
Rachel lay in wait for Sarah and when
she came along assaulted her. cutting her
face badly.
Thep risoner was he'd in 500 bail for
her appearance at court.
Evening journal., 1905-03-25
Lodge Entertainment.

Fairfax Lodge, l. O. o. F., gave a
delightful entertainment last night TO the
members at the lodge rooms.
Evening journal., 1905-03-25
LosT. FouNp. REwARp.

No. B. 1902 Of Whining
ton Saving Fund. Plea return
to Charles w. Shuster, 2206 Jefferson st.
LOST-An old fashioned gold charm
with green stone. going from sos
Market to s. r. Cor. Sth and Shipley
SITS. Finder will be rewarded by re-
turning to Evening journal ONCE
Mar. 21-3t.
Evening journal., 1905-03-25

Mr. and Mrs. James II. Birch. Jr.. OF
Burlington. N. j., are spending the weeks
end with Col. Grantley p. Postles. Mr..
Birch is ap rominent carriage manufact-
urer.
Evening journal., 1905-03-25
Assumed Duties as Bridqetender

Pennell stetzer, who was recently ap-
pointed bridge tender at Third street
bridge to succeed George Wright assumed
his duties last night
Evening journal., 1905-03-25
NEARLY 100000
RUSSIANS TO WAR
War EOfhce Refutes Claim
That No Preparations
Were Made
lsi0a7 OF THEM WERE OFFICERS

Port said. Egypt, March 25.-The di-
vision of the Russian Second Pacific
Squadron commanded by Admiral Neboga-
ton which arrived here from Suda Bay,
Island OF Crete. yesterday, entered the
canal this morning.
(Recent dispatches concerning the rela-
tive positions Of Togos fleet and Rojest-
vensky's squadron, to which latter The
lost batteships are said to belong. show
that a sea fight between the two Admirals
Is quite within the possibilities The ad-
vance guard Of Togo's feet-cruising
southwestward to intercept Rojestvensky
WAS at Singapore fve days ago, and yes
terday a Japanese torpedo-boat was re-
ported to be s,outing west of Colombo,
Ceylon
Yesterday a report was received here
from Mauritius that a Russian torpedo
boat was observed headed eastward, fol-
lowed by a fleet presumably Russian. 1t
is known, too that RojestvensiSy has
been ordered to push on and try conclu-
sions with the japanese, while the neces-
sity of Russian warships at Vladivostok
is becoming daily more imperative. Des-
patches from Port Said state that Ad-
miral Nebogatoffs division Of the Baltic
Squadron reached there yesterday and
proceeded almost Immediately to Jnentf,
A'~ench Somallland.)
Evening journal., 1905-03-25
Ga WsAfA.islRa. q

Tomorrow promises to be
partly cloudy preceded by
IN, resh wirds. Monday
fair, slightly higher temporal
ture.
Evening journal., 1905-03-25
Important Land Battle Improbable.

important LduQ Ddttie imPTopdples
st. Petersburg, March 25.-The Russian
rear guard is now occupying a line Of
fairly strong natural positions, thirty
four miles south Of Gunshu Pass the cen
tire being the railroad village of Sipingrai
and the fanks covering the roads on
either side, which apparently it is the in
tention TO defend long enough to force
the Japanese TO show their hands.
The Russians may, however. have been
outfianked and have no intention of maxi
ing a serious stand. especially as all the
correspondents continue TO report rumors
OF wide turning operations on both fianks
indicating a probable basis in fact The
correspondents believe a resumption OF
hostilities on a general scale mad an i'm
portant battle are improbable inside Of
three months.
st. Petersburg, March 25-Stung by
the wholesale criticism lately heaped
upon the War Office for its unprepared.
ness and incapaoity On providing ths
Manchurian army with men. guns ant
munstions. the army organ to-day lag,
bare what has been done since tn,
opening OF hostiBties, giving the exac
figures.
From these ii appears that up t
March u the War Office had despatch
ed 13,0S7 officers, 761, ,467 men, 146, ,40
horses. 1921 guns and 316.321 tons O
munition and supplies to the front, de
claring the transportation strained th'
Siberian Railroad to its utmost ca.
pacity.