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Evening journal., 1888-12-05
poLL So ANn EAIR
Hospital Fairs Gaiore-The homeopathic
TO Have One Next Week.

TO Have One Next Week.
The chairman Of the doll sale 10 be
given in the Institute Hall on December
10 IA and 10, for the benefit Of the Hon.
i eopathic Hospital report great success in
the preparations for all departments.
There will probably be 300 dolls on
sale at all prices Ali have been dressed
\ by the ladies Of the Junior Association of
the hospital and some are very hand.
some.
Aprons and fancy articles are to be on
the same table or the former there win
be aprons for use ornament and beauty
II is said that some of the fancy articles
IN preparation are very beautiful. Mrs
=. +. Moody, Mrs +. j. Muhlhausen and
Mrs. W. n Hamilton have charge Of this
table, assisted by the following aids
Miss Purdy, Miss Fanny Pusev. Miss
Alice Pussy, Mrs pr J. Harmer Rifle.
Miss Albina Phillips. Mrs. Joseph w
Coley, Mrs. I. Allen Hiles ana Mrs.
Henry Cranor
Grace Church orchestra will furnish the
music for the occasion. The orchestra is
rehenrsing new selections now and NAV
have director from Philadelphia for the
evenings Of the sale II not, DR.. ]. M.
Curtis will lead it.
An attraction not before mentioned Is
that an amateur artist If this CITY. Mr.
William Mendinhall, will take life Size Sill
houettes for slight consideration of all
who desire to Be 50 pictured.
There is also 70 be a wedding during
the fair admission to which will be 10
cents. The parties who will participate
are not yet known The cards viii be
ont soon, they are III the hands Of the en-.
grayers, Baily, Banks and Biddle OF Phila-
delphia
Mrs. y a. Kittinger will have charge
OF the Christmas tree
The committee in charge Of the res.
taurant expect interested people to stop
IN at the fair after business hours ana
get their suppers. Oysters are to be
served IN every style, chicken salad. the
best home made rolls and coffee. choco.
late aud tea Additional dishes not men
toned will complete the bill Of fare.
supper will be served every evening and
lunch at noon. One Of the special at
fractions of the restaurant Will be The
many beautiful young ladies who will
serve the dishes.
The restaurant committee are Mrs
samuel NJ Trump, chairman; Miss Alice
Lodbell, Miss Edith Gawthrop. Miss
Emile P. Warner, the Misses Barr and
Mrs j. n Carswell Their aids will be
Miss Reba Gallagher, Miss Tantum Miss
Brown Misses Maggie and Emma Lob
dell, Ella and Bertha Riley.
Greta and Bertha Negandank. Anna
Ferris, Sarah Almond, Annie and
Matte McLear, Alice Smith. Helen Nc
Caulley, Martha Finn Gertie Cornell.
j. mia smith. Bessie Jackson, Bessie
Thompson, Elizabeth aud Reba Scott.
Florence Pussy, Miss Ware. Mrs. vii.
liam Robinson Misses Mamie and Mnrrie
Prentiss and Miss Mollie Solomon.
The ice cream and cake table will be an
adjunct Of the restaurant and will be in
charge of Mrs Baedenkopf.
Evening journal., 1888-12-05
MARINE MATTERS.

The Eastern Shore Steamboat Com.
pany's steamboat Tangier has been put
in the dry dock at the Harlan & lIollings
worth Company.
The three masted schooner Potosi ar
rived at the Walton and Whann Com
pany's phosphate works Yesterday with a
cargo Of South Carolina phosphate rock.
The schooner William Ellison of Reho.
both, Del, is loading lime in bulk from
the jackson Lime and Coal Company. at
the Shipley street wharf, for her captain.
" J Quillin.
The schooner Joseph 0. Atkins of Nil.
ton, Del, is loading 3l7 barrels Of -four
at the Shipley street wharf. from the
William Lea x Sons Company for parties
in Milton, Del
The national ensign is at half mast on
the top Of the shears at the Harlan &
Hollinsworth Company in respect to the
memory Of n. r. Benson. The steamers
lying at the yard are also flying their
colors a. half mast
The steam yacht Restless, owned by
William NJ. Singerly of the Philadelphia
Record, while in this city had her masts
moved by the Pussy 4 Jones Company,
and was taken out on Moore's ship rail
way and had her bottom cleaned Yester-
day she went to Chester. She NAV make
q southern cruise this winter
Evening journal., 1888-12-05

The shipyard Of the jackson and Sharp
Company Is full of activity.
The keel Of the large schooner for Cap
tain Osborne is being laid.
number Of improvements are in pro-
gross. A shed Co be used in wet or snowy
weather will be built below the present
saw mill Il viii be open, 100 feet long
by 40 feet wide.
The half frame pieces of Birdsall's
schooner are being put in place. all the
timbers will soon be attached. This
schooner is modelled on fuller lines than
the F. and T. Lupton, recently here. was.
This will make a difference OF several
hundred tons tonnage.
The schooner +. and T. Lupton, which
recently left for Philadelphia has loaded
with coal, having 1926 tons on board.
She will sail shortly for Boston.
Evening journal., 1888-12-05
sPoRrINe PoINTs.

The Seniors Foot Ball Team Of Univer
sity Of Pennsylvania defeated the team
Of the Freshmen by score Of 80 to 0.
The playing on both sides was good, al
though the Freshmen were too light for
their opponents,
Lehigh has made a great record in foot
ball this season. having won ten games
and lost two, scoring 2j0 points against
1879 and winning the championship Of
Pennsylvania. Warmer, Amherst. S.
has been playing full-back on the team
1t is announced that C. A. ]. Queck-
berner, Of the Consolidated Exchange.
and member Of the Staten Island Ath.
letic Club, is going to make another at.
tempt TO lower his own records at
hammer throwing Mr.. Queckberner is
the champion Of this sort az sport. but
his best records are not made iii compe
tition with other athletic young men.
Evening journal., 1888-12-05
PennewiIl-Hazel.

James Pennewill and Miss Alice Hazel
were married at $50 o'clock this after
noon in the Methodist Church at Dover
BY the Rev Thomas f. Terry, the pastor
of the church The groom is the son OF
Simeon PennewiI of Greenwood, Sussex
county, and chairman of the Republican,
State Central Committee. He is the
junior member Of the law firm OF Massey
and Pennewill The bride is the only
daughter Of William II. Hazel. senior
member Of the firm Of Hazel and Penne-
will The event was the leading society
event Of Dover this season. Both parties
are well known and popular over the
lower part Of the state. A number Of
persons attended the wedding from this
city.
Evening journal., 1888-12-05
WloWAM, coNoLAvE ANo CASTLE.

The Ancient Oeder knights Of tn,
Mystic Chain VIII celebrate with appro
pirate exercises the founding ST the orde,
IN the state, at Institute Hall tonight
Several hundred cards Of admission
have been issued and fun house
Is expected. Addresses will be
made by Supreme Commander Horace G.
Rettew Of this city; Select Vice Com
mander J. a. Suvdan OF Dover. Select
Commander Skerrstt OF Philadelphia. and
Charles Naylor of Philadelphia. Frank
Comfy the humorous man will assist in
the program, aud goodly array ~ local
talent will also participate. Music viii
be furnished by local orchestra
Grand Master Workman William r.
Foulk paid an official visit 10 Industry
Lodge, No. Q, A. O. T. w, last evening
There was full attendance. The grand
master workman made an address Of con
graduation TO the lodge, on its devotion
10 the principles of the order and the
interest shown by the members. At the
invitation Of w. II. Casperson, master
workman Of the lodge, adjournment was
made to No Sl2 Makret street. whore a
supper had been prepared by w. G Farra
Eightyseven covers were laid and the
members enjoyed an excellent menu. con
sisting Of oysters, cold meat and sauces
ice cream and cake, coffee and biscuit
Short speeches were made BY w. H.
Foulk, Rev J. w T. Bonthe. b D. w
F. Robinson, Lewis Todd, w. A. Rev
nolds, George w Roberts. w. II. Movs-
tein, Meyer Meyers and w. n Meteor
misk.
Evening journal., 1888-12-05
TWO NEW TRACKS.
They Want Shelter While Waiting foi
the Trains-The Engine Breaks Down.

They Want Shelter While Waiting for
the Trains-The. Engine Breaks Down.
BY Letter to EVENING JOURNAL.
NEW CASTLE, Del, Dec. "a new
railroad track has been started from the
William Lea and Sons Company wharf,
which runs across Delaware street below
the jefferson House stables, and connects
with the Delaware railroad on the bat
terry
petition will be sent to the superin
tendent Of the p, w 4 B railroad from
number of citizens of this city asking
for a shed to be built over the platform
on the battery. This would be great
accommodation for those who 60 to vii.
mington daily. as they frequently have 70
stand in stormy weather on this platform
with no shelter more than an umbrella.
The engine Of the Triton cotton mills
broke down,y yesterday, thus throwing all
the employees out of work for half
dav.
Miss Emma Rulings of this city is
visiting at West Chester. Pa.
A new tin store has been opened in the
room formerly occupied BY George w.
Dickerson in the n. Of r. Hall, By Robert
Harrington
The trustees of the Common held their
regular monthly meeting in their room in
the old Court House last night.
Harry f. Robelen and William II
Robinson Of Wilmington were the guests
Of Theodore Hanf yesterday
new track has been started from be-
tween the depot and high bridge. II will
extend around the curve below the depot.
This will make this place less dangerous
for the trains. Several collisions have
occurred at this place.
Evening journal., 1888-12-05
sHlPYARos AND FACTORIES.

A Brandywine Granite Company.
barge was put of the Pussy & Jones
Company > railway yesterday.
Pussy 4 Jones shipped car load Of
paper machinery to the Pettebone Paper
Company, Niagara Falls, N. Y, yester-
day.
The steam yacht Susquehanna, owned
by Joseph Stickney Of New York. came
up to the Harlan and Hollingsworth Com.
pany's works on Monday morning for re-
pairs.
Notices are posted on the gates Of the
Harlan and Hollingsworth Company's
yard, inviting the employees Of the com
pany to the funeral Of the late n. X.
Benson, at ESQ o'clock tomorrow after
noon
Evening journal., 1888-12-05
PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS.

Robert Burns is now assistant bridge
tender at the Market street bridge.
George Kelley, cashier of the Citizen
Bank of Middletown, was in this city
over night.
James q. Hazel Of Dover, spent last
night in this city.
Miss Irene Williams and Miss Anna
lsenburg Of Smyrna, Del, are visiting f.
K. Smith on Washington street.
John c. Clark the well known real es-
tate agent, went to New Church. Acco
mac county, to-day on business.
Evening journal., 1888-12-05
THE CHRISTMAS MARKET.
Everything Ready for the Opening at G
O'Clock Tomorrow Evening.

" CLOCK 1o-1lNHrOW Evening.
Arrangements for the Christmas Market
for the benefit of the Delaware Hospital.
to be held in the Institute Hall on Thurs.
day, Friday and Saturday of this week.
are about completed The market will
open on Thursday evening at o'clock,
and will continue through Friday and
Saturday, day and evening.
There is to be no solicitation to buy
from anyone connected with the affair.
If people care only to come in and listen
TO the music they will be perfectly vel
come whether they purchase any Of the
goods in the market or not
The sizes and prices of the dolls will
suit everyone's pocket or taste. The
prices will be from few cents up to 50.
This being the highest price.
There will be no mechanical dolls, but
the assortment of mechanical toys will
be large. They were purchased Of
Schwartz, the toy dealer in Philadelphia,
at discount Of % per centum. This
will allow them to be sold at the same
price asked for them at the stores. The
steam toys all have safety valves so that
the steam will blow off at a safe pressure
and there will be no danger of explosion.
Persons who attend should bear in
mind the unique orange tree, which will
be growing in the market.
The regular monthly meeting Of the
Board Of Managers Of the Delaware Hos
pital was held this morning at HOG JET
ferson street. The carpenters will go i'm
to the Institute Hall at II o'clock to-
night, and have it ready for the opening
Of the market at 8 o'clock tomorrow
evening.
Evening journal., 1888-12-05

Lewis kristian, German farmer at
Aarshalls Mills, near Kennett Square,
Pa, was arrested on Sunday ia the midst
Of a revel which was in progress in the
loft Of the spring house on his farm. He
had laid in a stock of liquors, and on
each Sunday for some time past he had
been selling it to the men and bows OF
the neighborhood The great number Of
visitors excited the curiosity OF the con.
stables, who paid visit to his place on
Sunday The loft was filled with half
drunken men, whose names were taken
as witnesses. Kristian has been held for
trial.
Evening journal., 1888-12-05
oAuRcA RECEPTION.
Reception 70 Rev. Martin u. Dunlap,
old swedes' New Pastor.

Ola swedes' New Pastor.
Holy Trinity Guild of Old swedes p
Z. Church gave Il reception last evening
70 Rev. Martin B. Dunlap, the new pas
tor The reception was held ut the resi-
deuce Of William Forrest. corner Of
Eighth and Buttonwood streets. The
parlors of the house were filled with
members Of the church, who enioyed
themselves thoroughly. Rev. II. Ashton
Henry Of Trinity Chapel introduced Mr..
Dunlap with few remarks, stating that
the object Of the meeting was to welcome
the new pastor Mr. Dunlap replied an
proprlately. The remainder Of the even.
ing was spent In social enjoyment with
singing.
About o'clock the guests were invited
TO the dining room whore wen.flled
table had been laid The centre of the
table was set off 10y Nigh pyramid OF
fruit, and refreshments IF ice cream.
cake and fruit were served. Among
those present were Rev Martin 3 Dun
lap, William Forrest, Rev. II. Ashton
Henry, William Davidson. Mr.. and Mrs
Daniel A. Forrest. Mr.. and Mrs John
Forrest, Mr. and Mrs. James Carrow.
Mr. and Mrs Andrew Klett. Mr.. ana
Mrs. John Quinn. MIR and Mrs.
Charles Card, Mr. and Mrs. James y
Groves, Mr. and Mrs. James Montgomery
William Montgomery, Misses Annie
Drahblc, Emily Foster of Middletown.
Florence Davidson, Maggie Carrow, Mat.
tie and Maggie Butler, Mrs. Carrow. Afr
and Mrs. Alfred Wilson. Mr. and
Mrs Samuel Macdonald Mrs. L. Edwards
Mis-. Hall and daughters. Miss Blanche
Mehowen. Mrs. Ella Stewart. Mrs. vii
liam 3. Norton Mrs Taylor. Mrs. David
Montgomery Misses Matte Wilson.
Agnes Hickman Emma Partridge. Nav
Evans. Jennie McHugh, Ada McKowen.
Airs. Wilson Elmer Robinson and mother.
Evening journal., 1888-12-05

Delaware and Maryland, D. m:
Warmer, fair to partly cloudy weather.
southerly winds.
New York Herald forecasts The
depression from the Northwest. now cen
tral near Lake Ontario, will probably be
come strong and move eastwardly to the
New England seaboard today. attended
by lain aud snow. Temperature rose
slightly in the United States Yesterday
the chief minimum was TO degrees, at
Fort Washakee, w. 7. the chief maxi
mum, S. at Key West. In the Middle
States warmer, fair to partly cloudy
weather and fresh southerly to brisk
southwesterly winds will prevail. fol-
lowed by rain or snow. except in the
southern portion, and in New England war
mer, cloudy weather, snow ANA rain. with
fresh to brisk southeasterly and north
easterly winds, becoming high of the
coasts. On Thursday in this section
partly cloudy to cloudy weather win pre-
vail, with slight thermal changes ana
brisk to fresh southwesterly 10 north.
westerly winds, preceded by snow or rain
and followed by clearing, slightly colder
weather, and on Friday slightly colder.
fair weather.
Baynard's Thermometer. 7 4. m, Al; 8
a. m, Az; II a. m. 80. p. M, 81.
Evening journal., 1888-12-05
The Park Com mission.

The monthly meeting Of the Park Com.
missioners was held yesterday afternoon
IN the Board Of Health rooms withWilliam
M. Candy, the president, in the chair. A
number Of plans were suggested for the
improvement Of the park the coming
spring The commission proposes to put
the grounds in first class condition and
make them as attractive as possible the
coming spring. The offer Of the trustees
of st. Anne's Church, donating the prom
erty occupied by ST. James Orphan Asy-
lum was accepted The board adjourned
to meet at the call Of the charm an.
Evening journal., 1888-12-05
CITY NEWS IN Brief.

The paymastel 5 car Of the b. & o. r.
X will be in this city on Friday next.
st. Paul's Young Peoples Association
will give an entertainment tomorrow
night.
The literary and musical society of
Hanover Presbyterian Church will give
an entertainment on Friday night.
George Tell Of No. id Tatnall street
had his head badly cut last night with a
brick thrown by some person. DR..
Blocksom put four stitches in the cut.
The messenger boys Of the Postal Tele-
graph Company have been provided with
neat uniforms. They are of dark blue
cloth with trimmings of light blue braid
and silver buttons. Caps to match have
also been provided.
Evening journal., 1888-12-05
EMBARRASSING cLoTHlERs.
A Reliable Firm Building up Good
Business.

Business.
Justis s Davidson. the popular cloth.
ing men at No. 2l8Market and PIP Shirley
streets, recently purchased the building
which has been occupied by them for Eve
Years. In this time they have built no a
good business The third floor is used hy
the firm for manufacturing purposes. on
The second floor, front. is the merchant
tailoring department, supplied with ali
the appurtenance necessary to FIRST class
work. No slip-shod work IS done. on the
secoad floor, back, is the overcoats and
black goods Of all kinds on the first
door are the suits, odd trousers and gent
furnishing goods in front. and the bows
and childrens goods back. The firm does
not guarantee to give dollar gold pieces
for 81 cents, but it does a dollars worth
for 81.
Both George Justis and Joseph David.
son have been in this city nearly all their
lives
Their fall trade this year has been
better than for any year before. By
honest dealing, they have achieved a
reputation that is envied by many.
Evening journal., 1888-12-05
Associated Charities, daparer.

There are a dozen Of applicants for the
position OF superintendent of the Asset
ated Charities in the place Of Superin-
tendent Mossey, who has resigned. The
present superintendent receives 81, 900 a
year but lack of funds this year com
pels the managers to reduce the salary to
about $500. This in a great measure per-
cludes the selection Of a desirable person
for the position. There will be meeting
some day this week, when the selection
will be considered All the applicants for
the position are local men. Mr.. Massey
proposes TO again enter the work in Phila-
delphia.
Evening journal., 1888-12-05
UNIVERSITY PROFESSORS RESIGN
Retirement Of DR.. u. Hayes Agnew and
Several Others.

Retirement Of DR.. y. Hayes Agnew and
Several Others.
The Trustees Of the University 81 Penn
sylyania at Philadelphia. held a meeting
yesterday afternoon to take action upon
the resignation OF Or. d. Hayes Agnew
from his professorship. 1t was accepted
with regrets and expressions Of the value
of his services to the college. Professor
John Ashurst, Jr., the present demon.
strato- Of clinical surgery was appointed
DR. Agnews successor.
The designations of Hon. J. l. Clark
Rare and Professor William Osler from
the law and medical departments were
also accepted DR.. A. Sydney Roberts
resigned his position as instructor in
Orthopedic surgery, and a number Of
nominations were made for the position
Of demonstrated of clinical medicine. The
trustees in a resolution thanked Charles
i. Hutchinson and George BHllock for
gifts to the university.
Evening journal., 1888-12-05
one Dollar Fair.

The members Of the Children's Band OF
Hospital Workers Of the homeopathic
Hospital, are busily engaged in preparing
for a fair TO be given at the residence Of
Mrs. Il. 7. Cause. on December %. No
article OF greater value than 81 viii be
offered for sale. The proceeds Of the
fair will be added to the child's bed en-
dowment fund which the band is raising
Evening journal., 1888-12-05
THIs MORNINGS couRT-



Walter Cummins Tomorrow.
In the Superior Court this MORNING
testimony was heard and argument made
on rule to set aside a sherif's sale. Oh
the ground Of inadequacy Of price
Inc property IN question was the farm
OF 100 acres at Hoekessin formerly be
longing to Elizabeth T. Chamberlin Sold
by the sheriff in November to Charles f
McVaugh for 50, 200.
+. q Bradford, Esq, was counsel for
the petitioner and W. I. Lyman for the
respondent, The petitioner claimed that
the property was worth $120 900 OF
$1,000 on account OF its proximity to
the railroad station, and as ii
contained valuable deposits of kaolin
clay. The respondent showed that the
price was equal to that obtained for other
property IN its vicinity. The opinion OF
the court will be delivered next week
Benjamin Neild's, Esq, spoke to the
court on the question of disbariRp ex
Judge Walter Cummins, but in the al.
sence of George II. Bates. ESQ. counsel
for Mr.. Cummins, the court decided to
hear the matter tomorrow morning when
Mr.. Bates would be present.
Brief arguments were made before the
court in the case Of the Wilmington and
Reading Railroad Company VS.. James
Downward 4 Son, on a rule to set aside
a sheriff's sale. The case came back to
the Superior Court from the Court Of
Errors and Appeals Anthony Higgins,
Esq, is counsel for the railroad company
and George H. Bates, Esq. for
the Downwards, who are the petitioners.
The Judgment was obtained in 1859 and
the sale made at the Novemb term.
1881 The Wilmington and Reading was
merged with the Wilmington and North
ern In 1887. The judgment on which the
sale was made was assigned to the Viii
mington and Northern railroad COMPANY
IN 1856 and the question to be discussed Is
the right of the Wilmington and Reading
Co to so assign it. Argument will be
heard on Saturday morning.
The license cases will come m at the
end Of the special Oyer and Terminer
Court next week.
At l2.45 o'clock court adjourned until
10 o'clock tomorrow morning.
DrIaV 4-o4,s. E4alt.
Evening journal., 1888-12-05
water Guardians.

Tho regular weekly meeting Of the
Board of Water Commissioners was held
last evening City Treasurer Griffith re-
ported balance in bank Of &31, 500. 90.
divided as follows: Current expenses.
81, 543 rs. bonds and interest $14. 077. so.
The weekly payroll Of $425. "a Was
granted.
Evening journal., 1888-12-05
BIakeleY,s Condition.

Robert Blakely, the boy who WAS hurt
on Sunday by being crushed by street
car, does not improve very rapidly. In
the day time he feels in godd spirits but
at night his sufferings are intense.
Evening journal., 1888-12-05

The Fourth street grain market was
full this morning with Its and corn.
Nearly 800 bushels Of corn and over H. 600
bushels Of oats. The ruling prices were,
corn 80 cents; oats, 3S cents buBhel.
Most Of the staples offered for sale comes
from this and Chester county, Pa.
Evening journal., 1888-12-05

The Rev. Mr.. Gunther Of Minock. III.
the new pastor Of the First German
Baptist Church, is expected in this city
about the 18th or 14th Of this month.
He will preach on the Sunday following.
Evening journal., 1888-12-05

Fannie Michener's poems and prose, a
neatly bound volume Of $50 pages with a
portrait OF the gifted young poetess, is
for sale during the holidays at Porter &
Companys, No 400 Market street.
Evening journal., 1888-12-05
Pleasant Party.

Miss Katie Lockwood Of No. s8s kirk
wood street entertained large number
OF her friends last evening, at her resi-
denes, by giving pie party, novelty
IN its way, that was much enjoyed by
those present Various amusements
were INDUCED in during the evening.
Evening journal., 1888-12-05

Latest novelties in Fancy Baskets con
tanning bottle Of Extract, pc, 45c, SOC,
60c, Zoe. Brush and Comb Sets, $100 up.
Danforth, Druggist, Second and Market
streets. Cure cold with McInall's Syrup
of Tar, 35c. 1t is reliable and contains
no opium
Evening journal., 1888-12-05

Professor William A. Reynolds will
lecture on Bookkeeping, Its Import
ance, at the Wilmington Commercial
College, tomorrow evening at s o'clock.
Evening journal., 1888-12-05

R. d. Gates shoes for tit, wear and
price cannot be excelled. Order from him
See advertisement
Evening journal., 1888-12-05

II you wael a comfortable Leat fitting
shoe at reasonable price, order from r.
ID. Gates, See advertisement
Evening journal., 1888-12-05
wIImIngton Clearlnc Honse.

The exchanges of the Wilmington banks
~ the clearing house to-day were
flSl, POI. O4 and the balances $25, 0oS. "a.