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Evening journal., 1888-12-13
FEDERATED LABOR.
Candidates FOR Admission to the Order
Preparing to Establish Defense Fund.
Laws Restricting Child Labor Wanted.

Sahuidntes Tor Admission to the Order.
Preparing to Establish Defense Fund.
Laws Restricting Child Labor Wanted.
ST. LOUIS, Dec l8-After the roinutes
had been adopted President Golnpers am
nounced as the special committee ~ I'M
eight hour day;n John S. Kirschner. of
Philadelphia William J. Dillon. pittsfhlro.
Henry Emerich, New York; Frank k Eos
Ter, Boston; w. NJ Martin, Pittsburr. Alex-
ander johnson, Straitsville o., and w. Ii.
kliver Chicago.
But little business was done before recess
after which the first thing that was done
was to read a communication from the sheet
iron and cornice workers of Kansas CITY.
declaring their intention to Immediately
affiliate themselves with the Federation 4
communication was also read from the
Oyster Dredgers Union of Baltimore asking
the Federation's influence against the brutal
ity OF captains; also from the Denver
Trades assembly, asking the Endorsement of
capt William n. Meredith, of that city, for
the position OF public printer at Washing
ton. The treasurer submitted his report.
showing cash on hand, Dec /, 1887, 81 COS
received during the year, 81, ,5l9 55; expenses.
S398S.61. Balance on hand, SGoi 95. Since
Inc report was made up about $500 has been
received by the treasurer
The committee on defense fund reported
favoring the levying Of strike assessments on
all affiliated unions President Goinpors took
the floor in support Of the report He recon-
mended that instead Of taking the popular
vote upon the question it should DO voted on
by unions as IA body This brought out the
conditional point that the matter must be
submitted to the individual members After
considerable debate, in which it was plain
that the delegates were unanimously in favor
Of establishing a method of procuring strike
funds from the affiliated unions, the subject
matter was referred back TO the committee
as it had been amended so much that it was
not ia good shape
Inc committee on organization reported
iayoring the appointment Of organizers and
the immediate strengthening Of the weaker
unions One delegate declared that there
We're 10000 unorganized coal miners ia Penn
sylyania, and that they were at the mercy Of
the employers; they should be soidly organ-
lied az once. The report also favors the
Of the constitution Of the United
States and the passage Of national child
labor and compulsory educational laws
Evening journal., 1888-12-13
Meather.

Delaware and Maryland, / D. M;
Cloudy to fair weather, slightly warmer.
variable winds.
New York Herald forecasts: A very
small depression, now central in Western
North Carolina, will probably move north
enthusiastically ON the outskirts of tho
cold wave, increase in energy and
cause snow and rain on the Middle At
lantic seaboard, with brisk to high winds
of the Jersey coasts The "cold wave"
has peen somewhat reinforced in the
Northwest, where zero temperatures
We're reported last night, but it will
probably not become much more severe
in this section. Temperature fell vester
day in the United States, except in and
west of the Rocky Mountain plateaus
The chief minimum was 0 degrees ut ST
Vincent, MINI. the chief maximum. 80
at Key West In the Middle States
partly cloudy to cloudy weather will pre-
vail, with slight thermal changes snow
or rain near the coasts, and fresh to
brisk variable winds. mostly from north
east to northwest, followed by clearing
slightly colder weather. On Friday in
this section partly cloudy to fair weather
will probably prevail. with slight ther-
nal changes, and fresh, variable wind.
followed BY higher temperature and on
Saturday warmer, fair to partly CLOUDY
weather, with variable winds. followed
by snow or rain in this section.
Baynards thermometer. Z a. m, 81; 9
an, 4Oi II g. M, 43; p. m, AS.
Evening journal., 1888-12-13
NEW CASTLE NOTES.
A Christmas concert-A Good Attendance
Mt the Night schools.

at the Night schools.
BY Letter to EVENING JOURNAL
NEW CASTLE, Del, Dec. 13.-The
scholars Of Miss Carrie Downey's room fn
the public school are rehearsing some
music for concert which they will give
on Christmas.
William /. Lane, who has been seri
ously III, is slowly improving.
Joseph Dorning of Wilmington has
been visiting Theodore Hanf ia this CITY
George Wilmot formerly Of this city
but now of Philadelphia, is home for tie
holidays.
Cleweli & Guile have completely filed
their store with goods.
a number of people from this city will
attend court tomorrow to listen 10 the
tlials Of the applicants for licenses to sell
liquor.
Coitees from l5c up, choice teas-Oolong,
Japan and Imperial from 40c up. Pure
tub butter from IS to 2sc At Boyles.
Mahlon K Lancaster received two deer
heads from Johnstown, Pa, yesterday to
prepare for ornaments.
Ira Lnnt and son Charles Lunt are
on Q cunning expedition at Indian river.
David Castlow is putting up the boiler
for the William Lea 4 Sons Company at
the wharf
York State sweet cider IA per IA eo,,r.
krout, very fine So Der III Porto Rico
molasses. Soc gal. choice syruo 30c 4 MI
At Boyles.
The door Of COMPANY HIS armorv vas
broken IN by some unknown person on
Tuesday evening.
Mrs. James Wilmot and daughter
Aggie spent yesterday in Philadelphia
J. /. Eliason visits Middletown weekly.
not on business however.
2. l.. Wilson. Jr., arrived home on
Tuesday to attend the funeral of Mrs.
John Il. Moore in Wilmington. He left
for the academy at Dover to-day.
Evening journal., 1888-12-13
Weather Indications
Rain or snow; northwesterly winds
TRADE BULLETIN.
New York Money and Produce Market
Quotations.

New York Money and Produce Market
Quotations.
NEW HoRK, Dee, l2-Money closed at qlS per
cent. The lowest rate was and the highest 2l6
per cent Exchange closed quiet; posted rates
4s5Q4 s91f actual rates, 4SlS0e4 4SsjS for 60 days
and 4ssAD4s9 for demand. Governments
closed steady; Ecurrency 0s 10 bid; Is, coun.
1914 bidi 4las, do, los bid
Pacific railroad bonds closed as follows. Union
fists, iiS0llgi Union land grants, iOea11O5; Union
sinking funds, 1iSGi2i; Centrals, l1a0ll6.,
The stock market, after some hesitanC-y and n
regularity during the first fifteen minutes Of bus-
ness, became strong and advanced uninterripf-
edly until midday, when prices were y 70 ~ per
cent higher than the closing figures The market
was duh during the last half of tho day, but
prices continued strong to the close when. Ia
most cases, the top figures were current The
advance for The day ranged from q to SO per
cent. The sales Tor the day amounted 10 sc. 40
shares.
Evening journal., 1888-12-13
SPORTING POINTS.

Charles w. Budd Of Des Moines
Iowa, has challenged Captain Stice
winner Of the American Field Cham
pionship cup last week, to shoot a
match for the trophy. Budd was beaten
only by one bird by Stice in the contest
for the championship.
Apropos Of the fight. between the ANA.
teur Athletic Union and the National
Association Of Amateur Athletes. Otto
Ruhl, secretary of the New York Athletic
Club, says; "One will go under. but it
won't be the Union; we have come to
stay. The same ground was fought over
in England four years ago One of the
contestants swallowed the other, and
there has been peace ever since. There
can't be two sets Of rules, two governing
bodies, two championships in this
country any more than there could be in
England
Evening journal., 1888-12-13
General nrarkets.


r FNEw YoRK, Dec. 12-FLOUR--Closed dun. taYt
steady, and without material change; fine grades
OF winter, S2.7601S 10; dospring s. SOFAS. super-
fine winter, SS25@5.65; do. spring S95Ola4; extra
10, spring and winter, Ss.50a4; city min extra.
So.l005.25, for West indies Southern -four closed
steady trade and family brands. 'S4I006 s ...sl
fWHEAT-ontions were moderately active IN
the early morning prices we're irregular, fuc.
tuating frequently, but later on there Was brisk
buying by the shorts aud a sharp advance ana
the market closed strong and 94Dlc higher. SPOT
lots closed steady Spot sales Of No red At
Sl100i.is' extra red, sl.i0; No. red siO5a
l.o534; No white ST. lO560 .08; state white 81 nse
l.05i No 2 red winter, Dee, Sl.o5y4; do, Jan.
Si.o61S; do, Feb, Sl.0s; do, March, Sioal6
COitN-Options were moderately active aud
closed steady al a slight decline in Dec and Jan.
spot lots closed weak. Spot sales Of No. mixed
at 4O94l3ac.i No. white state, 47lSc.; rejected.
a'c-i steamer mixed, di53@4i34c.; No. mixed,
Dec, so94c' do, Jan, ibc. do, Feb, 463sc.
OAIs-Options were quiet, closing steady M
about last nights figures. Spot lots closed ann
and easier. spot sales Of No. / white at doc: No
: do, 3iG3a4l1c.; No. mixed, see; No 2 do 3O7l
05issc.; No. mixed, Jan, size: do. Feb
Ss1ac; No white, Jan, S5c.i do, Eeb., s5s4e.
h1E-Duh 49,
BUTlER-Quiet, but steady; eastern cream.
cry, 5o9a2c. western do, 30lS3lc
CHEESE-Steady; New York factory cheddar
1i%0l2c.
EGGs-steady; fresh eastern firsts e3t1e,c.
Canadian firsts, 22lsGG DC; western6rsts. ssc.
&SUGAR-haw easier; fair refining 5l4e ge teSt
centrifugal. 054c. Refined quiet: cut loaf ANA
crushed, sl4ei cubes sl1c.; powdered, 7txalssc.
granulated, 794079sc.; mold A, 5sac.; CONNECTION.
ers' A, 714e 1eoffee standard, 7c; coffee 81 A
oll-l696g4e.i white extra G. $500 9-I6c.; extra
e, 65sG6Sse.i G, 5 ls-lSGb5 l5-loc; yellow, eIoa
51i-i6c. 80 ~
coTroS-Spot closed steady; middlins up-
lands. a56c -
Evening journal., 1888-12-13
MARINE MATTERS.

II is reported that the American Line
steamship British Prince, bound from
Philadelphia. to Liverpool, is hard aground
near New Castle.
Two coasting schooners, the William
Wiler and the August Flower, which
sailed from New York on November III
and q, have never reached port, and il Is
believed they are lost with all on board.
The schooner Annie f. Hall, Captain
Queen, which sailed from New York On
November II for Moorehead CITY. has
never reached her destination and IS given
up for lost. Her principal owner is ex.
Governor Hall Of this state.
Evening journal., 1888-12-13
A THRILLINe EXPERIENCE.
How Dover Merchant watched a Ira,
Door All Night.

Door All N1Rht.
One Of Doyer's Loockerman street mer.
chants, who made business trip to New
York last week, had an experience while
there which lays the Phil DAILY racket In
the shade. Instead of putting up at a
public hotel, Dover's business man took
in q private boarding house up town. to
which he had been recommended. and il
was here, II report be true, that he had
his experience. He had been skirmisb
ing around the city all day and retired to
his bedroom at a very early hour for New
York. Just before getting into bed he
happened TO notice that the carpet along
side of his couch was cut in peculiar
shape and investigation showed him that
beside his bed was neatly arranged
trap door All the mysterious disappear.
ances and midnight murders that he had
ever read OF in dime novels began Ia trot
one after the other through his brain
But he remembered too that not since
Dover Green had been planted had a
citizen of that town mysterionslv disan-
peared, and he swore by gum lDovers
elite always swear by gum. that he
would not break the record. So he
reached for bis unmentionables and from
rear pocket drew out his trustv re-
1Nett from his vest pocket be took a
iN-bladed bowie, and then he sat down
on the floor to watch the trap door
There he remained all night
mIotionless, and the trap door did
likewise. When the irst streaks IL dawn
began crawling over the big bridge into
the city, disappointed and chagrined that
he had not unearthed some terrible mvs
terry, he began another investigation. and
found that the deadly trap door consisted
Of q couple of pieces Of fooring that lad
been used to piece out and that tbey
had as firm grip on the ioists below As
the Republican party has on the future
legislation of the state Of Delaware. He
LETT the establishment at short notice.
however, and made bee line for Liberty
street Ferry and on his arrival home he
told the story to friend in confidence.
as it is told to the JOURNAL.
Evening journal., 1888-12-13
PRIESTS FOR ITALIANS. /
The Pope WIN Send Missionaries Here to
Minister TO Their Spiritual Wants.

Ihe rope VIII Send Missionaries Here 10
Minister TO Their Spiritual Wants.
ROME, Dec. 13-The Observator Romano
publishes the popes letter to the American
bishops relative to the care Of Italian emf
grants to the United States. His holiness
deplores the fact that many Italians are
forced by poverty to emigrate from their
native soil, only TO find themselves in a worse
position than ever. Great danger, he says.
attends their souls both on the voyage and
on their arrival, owing TO the difficulty of
their meeting priests who are able to speak
the Italian language The pope therefore
charges the propaganda to study carefully
the twofold question Of how to promote
their religion and material welfare. and in
forms the American hierarchy that it has
been decided by the propaganda to send
priests from Italy TO America to minister 10
the necessities Of Italians arriving there.
Ills holiness says that he would be pleased if
the American bishops would facilitate the
task OF these priests by suggesting appropri-
ate changes in their sacred duties to meet the
exigencies Of their special work.
Evening journal., 1888-12-13
The Royce Trial

WH.LMANTlc, Conn, Dec. l8-The trial
Of Cashier Royce for falsifying the accounts
of the Savings bank OF this place and ON
bezzling is funds was begun yesterday, and
number Of expert bookkecpers and ac-
conntants, as well as officials from New
York banks, whose paper Royce Ind altered.
testified for the prosecution The trial viii
last for some time.
Evening journal., 1888-12-13

The way to make money is to save it.
Hoods Sarsaparilla is the most economical
medicine to buy, as it is the only medicine
OF which can truly be said, 100 doses one
dollar. Do not take any other preparation
If you have decided to buy Hoods Sarsa-
narilla.
Evening journal., 1888-12-13
4 CITY nanI.rnnt.

NEW ALBANY, Dec. l3-New Albany "a
overwhelmingly in debt, and the probabili-
ties are that the city win soon 90 into the
hands of receiver. The city council has
held a secret meeting for the purpose Of
taking acticn in the premises The city's ex-
penses have been for the past ten years In ex-
cess Of its revenue
Evening journal., 1888-12-13

isufiered from very severe cold in
my head for months and used everything
recommended but could get no relief.
Was advised to use Ely's Cream Balm.
1t has worked like magic In its cure. ]
am free from my cold after using the
Balm one week, and / believe 1t IS the
best remedy known. Feeling grateful
Tor what it has done for me / send this
xestimonial-Samuel j. Harris. Whole
sale Grocer, 119 Front street, New York
Ely's Cream Balm is worth It's weight
~ gold as cure Tor catarrh. One botti.
enxed ne. IS A. I.ovell Franklin, Pa.
brazilian bsAln cures colas; 10 to 25c.
Evening journal., 1888-12-13
Espenae. d the Flsk oamnnlrn.

PTTrsBuRG, Dec. 1a-The executive com
nittee Of the Prohibitionists met here and
settled up the affairs Of the campaign. The
treasurer reported that S32, 900 had been ex-
pended for campaign purposes The southern
neld VIII 10 actively worked during the
winter
Evening journal., 1888-12-13
A Brush and Comb.

Shaving brush, shaving cup, hat brush.
shoe brush, cigar case. shaving mirror
GIFT makers know by whom these would
9e appreciated. Large assortment at
Belts Pharmacy, Sixth aud Market
streets.
Evening journal., 1888-12-13
Meetlnr on satnr.lnr-

The managers of the Homeopathic Hos
pital Association will meet at the Hos
pital building at 10 o'clock Saturday
morning, December 10.
Evening journal., 1888-12-13

The largest stock of Etchings ever in
this city can be found now on exhibition
at Yerger's Art Gallery, 4i9 Shiplev
street Prices below all others.
Evening journal., 1888-12-13

r. d. Gates shoes for tit wear and
price cannot be excelled Order from him
See advertisement
Evening journal., 1888-12-13
Over a2o.Ono

Worth of lots sold at Creston within ten
months from time Of opening this tract.
Office, 712 Market street.
Evening journal., 1888-12-13

DIED.
SMITH.-In this city. on December II
Robert = Smith, aged So Years
Relatives and friends are invited 10 attend
the funeral from his late residence. No no
Sing street en- Friday, Decem ber a 1888. at
<."l o'clock p. m lnterment at Wilmington
and Brandywine Cemetery.
DUNCAN In Philadelphia. On the 10th IN
this city.
COCHRAN.-In this city. on the ftth in
stant' Ethel May. daughter Of Thomas w. and
II days.
kEELlNS.-l this city, on the 18th instant,
Isabella Il. keelins, aged p years.
Evening journal., 1888-12-13

Ask your grocer for Toppins Cham
plon Mlnce Meat Telephone sos.
Evening journal., 1888-12-13
Young Rren,s Tan,na~a,,--- ,-.,

The \. M. r. Z. held its regular meet.
ing on Monday evening. On next Mon.
day evening program will be given in
the reading room, No. 500 Market street.
debate, Resolved, That there is More
Pleasure in Pursuit than in Possession. =
Christmas supper is being arranged
AT the next regular meeting nomi-
mating committee win be appointed. The
election win take place on the first meet.
ing IN January. full attendance is de-
si'ed At all the meetings.
Evening journal., 1888-12-13
DIED.

For Gold or Silver Watches see Davi.
at East Second street.
Evening journal., 1888-12-13
F0R sALE or nrNT

EOR SALE OR RENT.-THE RESIDENCE
j. and grounds, No l49 Delaware avenue.
Inc property fronts 80 feet on Delaware ave
nuc, - feet on Gllpiu avenue and $50 feet on
Rodney street. Back OF the mansion Is 4
beautiful park of about one acre we'll filled
with variety Of large shade trees and shrub-
bery; Ihe house and grounds are in thorough
repair. This property is only offered for sale or
rent on account OF the owner removing from
the city. Terms Will be made very easy For
further particulars inquire of
DEHAVEN ~ TOWNSEND.
No. 42S Chestnut street (Drexel BuildinrD
Philadelphia. Pa.
No Gil Market street.
Wilmington, Del.
Evening journal., 1888-12-13
REAL ESTATE.
FnR SAIE

TOR SALE.-THAT VERY DESIRARI r
a Property, northeast corner Tenth and
French streets. If sold within the next tan
days, can be had at a bargain.
HEALD & co.
SaNcnfh and Afarlos ot,s,'a..
Evening journal., 1888-12-13
Down thG Stretch.

We're coming down the
home stretch Of this sea
sons trade, and the way
we are sending out the
goods proves that they
please the people as to
price and quality. An
other lower schedule of
prices on Boys and Chill
dren's Overcoats; we have
too many and the low
prices must sell them. 1t
is beginning to feel like
Storm Coats and Heavy
Overcoats again. The
last cold snap almost run
out our stock, but we have
both bought and made
some new lots and are
again in good shape to
please you.
You should see the ele-
giant Shetland Beaver
Storm Coat and Ulster we
get up for SIS, combin-
ing luxury, style, durabili-
ty and soldid comfort,
made Of those most popu-
lar materials which are so
warm and thick, but light
in weight and lined with
splendid lining
j. 7. Mullin & Son,
Tailors, 9Th q Market,
Clothiers, Wilmington.
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1888-10-06
Helena, Montana.

On Sunday September 23d the Colored
people of Helena organized an African
Methodist Episcopal church, to be
known as the st. James A. M. E. The
following officers, teachers, etc., were
appointed to look after church interests.
Trustees-J. P. Ball, Sr., ". Scott,
r. Lucas, J. Carpenter, G. F. Fulkerson,
T. P. Parnell, B. F. Hooper, NJ. York,
0. Arne!t, G. w. Alexander. ....s
Stewards. P. Ball, sr., G. F. Fulk-
erson. A, Sidney, W. Turner, M. York,
0. Arnett, B. F. Hooper, R. Lucas.
stewardess Board -Mesdames 7. P.
Parne1l, B. F. Hooper, G. F. Fulkerson.
G. Lee, ]. Crump, A. Sidney, w. Wood
cock, II. CARLY, w. Scott; Misses L. Mag
well, H. Bronson.
S. S. Officers Mrs. 0. Arnett, supt. !;
Mrs. G. Lee, Asst. supt.; Mrs. J. Crump
treasurer; Mrs. G. F. Fulkerson, secre-
tary; Mrs. w. Turner, assistant secre-
tary; Mr.. A. Sidney librarian.
Teachers-Miss L. P. Bruce, Mrs. G..
w. Alexander, Mr.. G. NJ. Cook. Mr.. J.
P. Ball, ST., Mr.. M. York.
Church Choir-Mrs. G. F. Fulkerson,
Mrs. G. Lee, Miss Mamie Fulkerson,
Mr.. 0. Arnett, Mr.. w. Turner, Mr..
Grant.
i Church Clerk-George Lee.
j Attorney and Legal Advisor. p
Ball, Jr.
The new organization, at present, is
located at the West Side school house
:. We extend a cordial invitation to al
lovers of progress. Services SUNDAY
evening at s o'clock; Sunday school a
2:30. s. B. JONES, Pastor.
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1888-10-06
4 Harvest Excursions q

The MINNEAPOLIS &. ST. LOUIS
RY. (sAlbert Lea Route will sell upon
above named dates round trip excursion
tickets to points in Minnesota, Dakota,
Nebraska, Kansas, Texas, Mississippi,
Tennessee, Indian Territory and Eastern
Colorado, at rate of ONE FARE for the
round trip. Tickets good 80 days from
date of Sale. Stop-overs granted in the
territory to which tickets are sold. Fol
information regarding rates. maps, etc.
call on any agent, or write to
e. "a. WHITAKER.
Minneapolis, MINI. G. 7. &P. 4
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1888-10-06
IDEALS Dancing School.

The dancing school of the Ideal Social
Club, is held every Wednesday evening
at Central Hall. The soirees occur the
last Wednesday in each month. Num-
bered cards will be given at the October
and November soiree. The person hold
ing the lucky number will receive as a
prize large white fruit cake hand
somely decorated. The cake will be
presented to the fortunate ticket holder
at the Christmas party which will occur
Christmas eve.
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1888-10-06
Grand Installation,

Fidelity Court, No. %, Heroines Of
Jericho will hold their second
annual installation of officers at
Central Hall Tuesday October 9th.
Members of the masonic family and
friends of the Order cordially invited
to attend.
Committee:
Mrs. Casanna Parish,
Mrs. M. Ellington,
Mrs. M. Lovett,
Mrs. Melissa Elan,
Mrs. D. Ward,
Mrs. Ada Anderson, Chairman
Mrs. Cornelia A. Curl. Secretary
Good music in attendance. Admis
sion fifty cents.
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1888-10-06
Harvest Excursions,

''The Burlington" &c. B. 6 N, R. R.)
will sell tickets to almost al points in
Tennessee, Mississippi, Alabama, Louis
lana, Arkansas, Missouri, Texas, New
Mexico, Indian Territory, Kansas, Colo
RADIO, Nebraka, Wyoming, Minnesota.
Dakota and Montana, at the low rate OF
one fare for the round trip. Dates Of
sale, August 21st, Sept. 18th and 18th,
and on Oct. 9th and 23rd. For tickets
rates, and any information, apply to any
agent of the G. B. & N. r. R., or write
to w. J. G. Kenyon, Gen. Pass. Agent
st. Paul, MINI.