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Evening journal., 1888-06-18
oAILDRENs' DAY.
FIRST church fs without Pastor
A Minister Fatnta.

The Children's Day exercises OF Grace M.
T. Sunday school was held in the church
yesterday morning in place OF tho regular
morning service. The platform was beau.
tifully and ertistically decorated with
foliego aud flowers, pink and red rosos,
daisies and handsome palms were used in
the decorations.
The exercises consisted Of singing with
responsive readings OF scripture. recitations
and addresses The Grace Church orchestra
assisted the pipe organ in accompanying
the singing OF the school, which was led by
Professor Sweeney Of Chester Pa. Addresses
we're made By Nathaniel Davis and Lewis
r. Springer, Jr. Nellie Sparks recited "A
Very Intelligent Blrdn and Burnie Brown,
"Cherries are Rips.n Mabel PierSon saug
"Follow Jesusn Four little girls recitsd
"Fioral Emblens." The infant cle IS took
g prominent part in the exercises.
Children's Day was celebrated at St.
Pauls NJ. f. Church yesterday. In the
morning Rev. L. E. Barrett preached sn
appropriate sermon. In the afternoon an
address on mission work was delivered by
Rev. Mr. Adams Of Arizona. William
A&WAI hhNt q AoAuAhAt AAco AdkkAN C1A-
penter road an essay, end q1srteste com
prlsinK Miss Eva Crouch. Mrs. Ella Powick,
Joseph Jones and Joseph Coley gave two
musical selections Bsptismal service was
held. In the evening Rev f. B. Gardner
Of Drew Theological Seminary preached
Rev. Henry d. Lindsay preached his
farewell sermon to the congregation Of the
First Presbyterian Church yesterday morn
inK. In the evening be prssched at the
Rodney street church, the pastor OF the
latter, Rev. William L NICE 0an, preach
ipg at First and declaring the pulpit
vacant.
At St Andrews Church near the close OF
the morning service, Rsv. Charles f. Muir
ray, rector. hsd siighs fsinting spell and
had to retire from the pulpit. His illness
soon passed or snd lie was taken TO his
home. No. 1908 Tstnall st. Edwin II. kekei
read the evening service.
The Young Mems Temperance Union
attended divine service at Brandy wine
NJ. Is. Church yesterday morning. There
were about 90 young men in line, each
carrying a cane Rsv. Charles a. Grics,
pastor OF the church aud a member OF the
Y.M. T. u, preached from Gsussis l-2S:
1 "Replenish the earth aud subdue It and
have dominion.
Rev. G.. H. Adams, missionary from
Arizona, preachsd in Uaion Nj. E Church
last evening.
A meeting OF the Brandywiue Summit
Camp Meeting Association will be held in
Union NJ z Church on Thursday evening
at o'cloch.
Evening journal., 1888-06-18
nroughtin Late.

State Senator John B. Dormsn vis-
tied the JOURNAL Office this afternoon.
Samuel Candy, surveyor. is making
q typographical survey for the new
park.
Mayor Rhoads swore in James r.
Tucker as city constable at 2.15 this
afternoon.
DIR. r. II. Jones left this morning to
attend the Homeopathic Convention at
Niagara Falls.
st. Paul's new parochial school at
4.h and Monroe SITS. is ready for it's
mansard roof.
"Sugar Awfull'' and two drunEards
unable to pay costs, were sent to Fort
Lambson this afternoon.
Water pipe ia soon to be laid on
Union st. between 1esh and 17rh Ste.
to the new public school,
J. Curtis Wigglesworth will prob
ably be numbered among MayOr-elect
Harrington's force ia the capacity of
sergeant.
William 7. Lincoln, who has been
attending the supreme session of the
Knights Of Pythias, returned home on
Saturday night.
Four cars OF berries have been ship
ped to Boston and one TO Jersey City,
since the last report, making grand
total of ], 1858 cars thus far.
John Pierson, Isaac Darlington and
Edwin Bollen are swimming from
Market street bridge to Newport They
started at O'Clock this afternoon.
The Washington Fire Company will
run an excursion to Pennsgrove IN the
steamer Juniata on July 26. An or
chestra will accompany the excursion
Howard o. Comegys Of New York
but formerly Of this city, who hai
been visiting his parents aud friends
4 here, will return to New York thi:
/ afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. George N. Bertolettc
OF Reading, Pa, returned home TO day
from visit to Mayor Rhoads. MIR
Bertolette is private secretary to Gen
eral Superintendent Goodwin, of the
Lehigh Valley railway.
Edward White, q former resident o
this city, and with his mother at on
time the proprietor of the Greer
House, Front and King Sts., wa
killed at Dayton, o., yesterday By
+ being run over by the cars. White i
the fellow who few weeks ago raj
away from Deputy Sheriff O'Meara
who was bringing him here from Phila
delphia on a charge Of theft. The.
were riding in street car at the time
Evening journal., 1888-06-18
nsnernl Political Ne,ys.

Col. Fred. Grant said he was for Nr.
Gresham only because he believed with oil
his heart that he was the best and strongest
man that could be put un, and he lsbored
long and eloquently with Senator Quay to
convince him that it was best 70 abandon
Sherman and go for Gresham.
1t is said that General Mahoae is not dis
posed to take his place with the delegatesst
large from Virginia on the floor Of the
convention unless all the delegates from
Virginia are allowed to go in with him, OF
with the right to vots on the preliminary
organization. Mr. f. S. Bisir. the member
Of the national committee from Virginia,
was not present when the action Of Friday
night was taken. He will ask that the
national committee reopen the case to-
morrow that be may have the opportunity
TO present all the facts. and the friends Of
Malone are satisfied, il this is done, that
his entire delegation will be placed on the
rolls with ell the privileges.
Frederick Douglass Is quito notable fig
ure among the Republicans, both colored
and white He attracts a crowd wherever
he goes. Douglass wears broad brim, soft
slouch hat over his abundant gray hair,
and he carries palmleaf fan. In Wash
ington he was quoted as for Harrison but in
Chicago be has said very loud words for
Sherman. The u.issionarieE OF the favorite
sons of the Grand Pacific surrounded
Douglass 10 swarms. all Of them no doubt
looking after his influence. His usual
speech was about like this: "Yesn there is q
great crowd OF people here, end i
will be greater than ever before
they say. Oh, yes: your ctoice fol
the Presidential nomination is g
very nice gentleman. He is a very nic'
gentleman, Indeed" The colored delegates
are numerous, and they invariably make
up part OF the procession that goes the
rounds of theheadquarsers. The platform
making no doubt occupies the attention o
some Of the political managers, but thi
masses are too intent upon tieket-mskiul
to give much thought TO the platform
! Governor Foraker OF Ohio, says the frs
plank OF Importance will be the deman'
for free ballot fair count. Then h
wants a strong protective tariff plank. Mr.
Gary of Maryland, says the whole Republi
can party in convention assembled vii
demand tariff for protection, and the,
will not submit TO a "straddle.
Evening journal., 1888-06-18
shield Of Honor visit

Representatives from Corinshisp, Della
ware and Wenonah lodges Of the Shield OF
Honor Of this city, left on ths 81 p. m.
train on Saturday evening for Camden,
n. j., to pay fraternsl visit to Corinthian
Lodge, No. /, Of that city. The visitors
numbering 80 arrived in Camden at T. 45
aud were met at FEDERAL s.. ferry by
delegation from tine sister lodge.
Supreme Master OF the United States
Sidney Maurice gave an address on the
general prosperity of the order in the
country ond the future prospects OF the
same District Deputy Supreme Master of
Delaware 7. NJ. Crossley gave an address
on the order in this stste, showing its
workings and progress. A new lodge is to
be instituted on Thursday. July -. Sing
inc and more speech making followed The
Wilmington representatives reached this
ciiy after midnight on Sunday gratihed
With the reception they bod received.
Evening journal., 1888-06-18
FIVE O'CLOCK EDITION
ELEorRIC LIGHT WIRES.
They are Neither Sagging nor Dam
gerOua.


gerOua.
Samuel n Trump. president, ard J. A.
Lighthipe. electrician OF the Electric Co.,
called at the JOURNAL office this morniog
and took strong exception to the assertions
made by gentleman in these columns on
Saturday 10 respect TO dangerous wires.
They said that the person in question was
ignorant OF what he presumed to speak
about. They challenged him to find spot
of abraded wire in their system. They use
the best Simplex insulated copper wire for
their circuit, which it is impossible to
nbrade and which has been known to saw
off limbs of trees by constant friction
without abrading it in the slightest degrec.
The assertion that to touch an arc circuit
properly would be instant death was fortu-
nately untrue. This was the popular no.
tioD and they were glad OF it, becauae it
kept the boys from fooliDg with il; but as a
fact they could touch their arc circuit
wires anywhere with impunity and did it
daily. The comment by the gentleman en-
this point on Saturday proved his gross ig-
norarcs OF electricity. As for the ordinary
iucandescens wire. they handled il con-
stantly and under all Circumstance
As to the charge Of ssgging on the pari
of their wires their unknown critic dis
played Gonna more ignorance. Hs evidently
expected the heavy q inch copper wire
which weighed almost 2l-pound to the
foot, to he drawn as taut ss telegraph OF
telephone wire. II their critic knew any.
thirg about wires, his knowledge wai
obviously confined to the latter cless. They
were certoin that there were no bettel
hanged electric light wires in the country
During the great blizzard OF last March moi
one OF their wires came down, while th'
telegraph and telephone wires were disheC
all around.
Tho last charge, nsmely, that their wire
swing sgsinst the fire alarm wires anI
were consequently responsible for the de
fects in that system was a blunder on it
face, since their wires without an excep
tion were hung lower than the FIR
alarm wires. They could not possibly
touch unless. the latter come down.
Evening journal., 1888-06-18
orr ron CHICAGO.
The Delaware Contingent Goes
Forty-One Strong.

The Delaware Contingent Goes
Forty-One strong.
The young Republican delegation left
this city for Chicsgo at 2 80 o'clcck yester-
day morning With colors flying. The two
cars set aside hylthe b. g. R.R. Company
for the Delaware boys were at the Dsla-
ware aveaue ststion early that mofniag
and by o'clock Walter H. Hayes, ESQ
William A Duncan, Jane5 Fl. Dandy aud
j. Paul Brown, ths COMMITTEES on Every
thing, were on hand. Their first acs was
to put strips OF muslin bearing the magic
word Delaware in large black letters on
each side Of the lrst car, Hayes and Dun.
can hitting their thumbs with the tack
hammers and accidentally driving the
tacke, while Dandy bossad the job Brown
busied himself in putting the ingath-
eriug hoets into their baFths aud 6ndiag
Accommodations for the eleventh -h0ur men,
OF whom there were several
Forty one gentlemen we're on bosrd the
two cars when the 7.3s a. m. Chicigo
limited bowled along, Of whom S5 belong
to this city. Hiram W. McCo.ley of Nil
ford, Sussex alternate, and William
Berry, an alternate for this county, we're
the only oGicial members OF the party.
McColley YVES supported By good-natured
Mark H. Davis and James Russell OF NIL
ford. J. T. GriFeuburg Of the Seaford
Review, lined the party unexpectedly and
c. w. Humphreys OF Philadelphia, a
| brother-in-law Of L. B. Jones, wero the
/ only other outsiders who were lucky enough
te get in the party. The Wiimiugtonians
who went are MessTs. Hayes, Duncan,
Dandy. Brown, Berry. D. B. Jones, Samufl
H. Bnynard. Ernest Smith, E K. Craw.
ford, Lsmuel Jones, William r. Seeds, z S,
r. Butler, Philip r Clark. W. L. G. Thomas
franklin b. Cotton, A. T. Caristy, John c.
Clark, E. A. Van Trump James Reese
Robert II Jones. Thomas Ferry. Henry D.
Hollis. J. Eidridge Pisrcs. Or. J. T.
FreutE, William H. Pisrson. John M.
Pritchest. Or. Ssmual ". Murphy, Dr.
John K. Brown, Frank Corbit, Jeremiat
Mshoney, William Il Riilany. DR.. JohI
Cameron. Andrew z Crow. +. r. Clsrl
and Mr.. Gillespie. W. Frank Tatnall ais
went away with the party. he will 90 oi
to st. Paul after the convention has don
its work. Walter g. Tstnall viii follow
on Thursday. He expects a long conven
tlon Charles Baird ard his son Rober
left this morning for Chicago
The party expected 10 reach Chicago a
10 O'Clock this morning.
Evening journal., 1888-06-18
DEATH or "BENu EURTON
The veteran Republican Leader Of
Sussex Passes Away.

The veteran Republican Leader Of
sussex Passes Away.
Benjamin B. Burton, a well-known citi-
zen OF Georgetown, Del, died at $50
O'Clock on Friday afternoon, aged IS years.
He was born near Lswes iu February. 1910.
and entered bis uncle's store at Millsboro
when n boy, and Afterward for 30 years
had a store Of his own in that town. Hs
also carried on the tanning business for
number Of years, besides owning mill pro
petty at Millsboro and near Lewes and
about 500 acres Of land
he was married three times, his FIRST wife
being Sophia. daughter OF Col. w. d.
NAPLES and sister OF the wife OF the late
Col G. H. Wright. whom be married in
1890; the second wife was Adaline, daugh-
ter Of Miers Burton, whom he married in
1883, and the t5ird Catherine, daughter OF
Gen. Jesse Green, whom he married 10
1898, and who survives him. He leaves
also six children, three sons and three
daughters, all children OF his lasr wife.
These are Daniel and Edward now in bust
ness at Millsboro: George, a major IN the
u. S A., Kate. the wife OF A. p. Robinson,
ESQ, and Misses Julia and Clara.
His first official position was that Of jus-
tice OF tie peace. Co which he was ap'
pointed by Gov. David Hazard. He WAS
elected to the Legislature as a Whig in lSi-
and sgaiu in 1850. and wes q very energetic
member OF that organization and also Of
the Republican party until age and in
firmities precluded his active participation
in political affairs.
The deceased WAS msmber of the p. z
Church. man of positive convictions
sterling integrity and Of a warm, sympa
thetic nature.
Evening journal., 1888-06-18
The BuIIaers, Tsnehanae. .

The Builders Exchange wac open for
business at 1.30 o'clock this afternoon.
Among those present were James Brad
ford, J. NJ Bryan. ]. B Johnson. William
Fl. F0ulk, Henry Evans, Lewis T. Grubb,
II. A. KILLER. Alfred Gawthrop, George H.
McCsll, George S. Mckee, James C.
Dillon, J. Il. d. Seeds, f.. W. Plerson,
Joseph Pyle. James Peters, William 81.
Pierson, Jr., H. Seeds, Harry s. Christy,
D. Winslow. Thomas McCorkle. Nicholas
Grubb. There was no business transacted
to-day.
Evening journal., 1888-06-18
HEAVY THUNDER STORM.
A Barn Burned and a Mule Killed
by Lightning.

By Letter 70 EVENING JouRSAL.
DOVER, Del June Is "A very heavy
thunder storm passed over this section Sat
nrdsy evening, the lightning being espe-
ciaily sharp. One bolt grszsd the tall spire
Of the Catholic church, and the shock
threw Mrs Hansberry, lady living near
by, into convulsions. Many persons in the
neighborhood felt the shock more or less
A new barn belonging to Alexander
Laws. near Cowgills Corner, was struck
and totally destroyed. and a mule tied in
one OF the stables instantly killed. Mr..
Laws's loss is about S1.S00; insurance on
building. s7O0. There was considerable hail
in the storm, but not enough to do any
damsge to the crops.
Cards are out for the marriage Of Miss
Nellie Brown Of Dover, daughter Of the
late Hon. Charles Brown, and William
McGoniesl, formerly Of Wyoming, but
nov Of Virginia. Toe ceremony will take
place 90 the Presbyterian church, on
wednesday next, the 9Th, st p. N.
Evening journal., 1888-06-18
Daily DAILY lex Sunday only

ADDITIONAL TR sINs.
Daily, except Sunday.
Leave DUPONT eos a. m. Eewbriige 20 g.
m Arrive Wilmington 6.z2 a.. m..
Saturday only
Leave Reading 1900 y "a. Arrive Birdsboro
f. 30 p. m Leave Dupont 100 p m, NewbTidPe
90 .. m Arrive Wilmington 2C3 y. m. Leave
Dupont Os o. NeWbridge 7i5p m. Arrive
Wilmington Z SO p. n.
Sundsv only.
Leave Springfield 1885 O. m. Warwick 10 s3
a. m. Arrive ST. teter's 10 as a. m. Leave
Springfield 80 D. m, Warwick 5 81 d. m. Ar
rive at ST. Peters 3.5Op M.
For connections at Wilmington. at B e. O
Junction, at Chadd's Ford Junction, at Coa toG
vile and Waynesburc Junction. At Birdsbor {, at
r edirg. see timetables ct all stations.
BOWNESS BRIGGS. General Passenger AgeE 6
A. G. McCAUSLAND. superintendent.
Evening journal., 1888-06-18
PEACHES AT BALTIMORE.
The Fruit and Produce Exchange
Is To ne Crowded.

Ts TO NE Crowded.
BY Letter to EvEsUEe JOURNAL.
WYOMING, Del, June lS.-A. n. Brown,
manager OF the Fruit and Produce Ex.
change Of Baltimore, spent Sunday at his
home near Wyoming. He says that the
exchange will receive consignments OF
100000 baskets OF peaches daily for period
OF so days, FROM all points on the Chesa-
peake Bay and its tributaries. J. 8 Harris
OF Stillpond, Md., who expects to ship
$4,000 baskets OF peaches from his farms
near Chestertown, Md, says that
Mr.. Browne estimate OF the con-
signments 60 the exchange are not
too high ana that on some days
during the height OF the season the con
siguments will be over 125 600 baskets.
Mr. Brown says that arrangements have
been made by the exchange 20 supply
northern aud west ern dealers with from 40
to 50 carloads or peaches daily, and that
the capacity OF the exchange is practically
unlimited Growers" be Gays, "csnnot ex-
pecs to net more than 25 cents per basket
for peaches this year, and purchasers
will be found for all the fruit that is grown
at these pricesn
Evening journal., 1888-06-18

open FOR THE SEASON CHARLES
AyKyle, the veteran ice cream maker, has
Opened for the season During the winter his
establishment &C the northeast corner Of Sixth
and Orange streets, hls been rennodelied and i'm
proved The saloon ON the lower door. as well
as that on the second story, has been repapered,
reprinted and handsomely furnished, while an
addition has been built 70 the maiu building on
Orange street. Particular attention has been
given 10 the factory IN ths rear. wnero the ice
cream Is manufacturer.
therefore, his factory "a furnished with all
improvements. including a SIC IN engine for
maging the cream Arrangements have been
perfected with some Of the best dairel within
reach OF this city Tor an a;np.c aupplv OF the
hfst aud richest cream, and unth.ng but pure
fruit juices and the best vani Ia bean s used for
havoring. All adulterationa are cafefully es-
of Kyle can rely on getting the genuine, simon
pure article
Evening journal., 1888-06-18
DEPEw A CANDIDATE.
NE HAS Entered the Race TO stay
There.


There.
CHICAGO, June 1s.-The slirmishing pre-
liminary TO the great battle which will be
formerly opened in the convention, was
unusually active and aggressive in the hotel
corridors this morning. At an early hour
groups OF politicians congregsted in the lob
bies talking over the situation, and though
there was nothing definite which the friends
OF any candidate could use &c a basis for
their enthusiasm predictions and counter
predictions were loudly and vigorously
INDUCED in. The doors OF the
headquarters Of the various state
delegations stood invitingly open, end
within an eager, badge -bedseksd gentle
man stood prepared to seize upon any pass
ing delegate and impress upon bin the de-
sirability. il not the absolute necessity, o.
the Republican convention nominating THE
or that fayorite son in order to bring as
sured success at the polls in November
next.
Chauncey n. Depsw finished his survey
OF the situation last night and determined
to permit his name to 70 be-
fore the convention. He annonnced his
conclusioh 70 odhaeoN hlsc'chS nj. aeips
and several other gentlemen. Although Mr..
Depew was understood to be a candidate
from the first, he had not until that moment
formally announced TO his friends that be
would seek or accept the nomination.
It was positively stated at the meeting
that Mr.. Depew would receive the wbol'
vote OF New York, the votes of New Jer
saw and Connecticut. and sufficient dele
gates in Minnesota and elsewhere TO bring
his strength on the first ballot up to 81
votes.
Evening journal., 1888-06-18
charged win Abduction.

Reuben Johnson was charged by William
Miller before Justice Bertolette this after
noon with inducing his son Harrison to run
away from bono. The evidence was posi-
tive against johnson. but as the boy was
10 gears Of age and also partially to blame,
the justice only imposed fine Of So and
costs upon johnson.
Evening journal., 1888-06-18
PenIn.nln Nov. Tlnrnrranns.

The annual commencement OF the Cam
bridge Female Seminary came of on last
Thursday evening in the presence OF a
crowded audience. An interesting pro-
gram was rendered. The graduates were
Misses Blanche Vane, Carrie Phillips and
Emma Cook.
Evening journal., 1888-06-18
nrarrIn., onndirlnn

At 8 O'Clock this afternoon Martins con-
dition was more serious than at anytime
yet. ILLUMINATION has set in and he is
very restless. Very little hope is now en-
lertalned OF his recovery. The police have
not yet apprehended Sweeney.
Evening journal., 1888-06-18
RAILROADS.
EILMIEGTOg q NORTHERN RAILROAD
w Time table. in effect Hay 10. less.
GOING NORTH

ADDITIONAL TRAINS.
Daily, except Saturday and Sunday, leave
PHILADELPHIA, b. & .. r. r, 30, 80 p. m.
Chtster b q OR $500, $40 p. m Whining
ton, 6 IS D. m B a. o. juno ion. 20 .. IN. I;
Newbridge, 6 90 D, m Arrive Dupont 6 81 2. m.
On Saturday only. win leave Wilmington al
6Ospm. Ieays wilmington If.i5 y M. New.
bridge II IS d m Arrive Dupont II 5, D m
Leave Birdsboro i.io p m. Arrive Reading iie
pm.
on Sunday only will leave s. Peters 1000
N, Warwick 1918 a m, Springfield 1924 a m.
Arrive Reading ii.s- m.
GOING SOUTH
Sunday
nauv n.fly faw C,rdavA onf,r
Evening journal., 1888-06-18

PKNNrRS AND SMALL CHANGE
CAN BE HAD AT THE COUNTING
ROOM OF THE EVENING JOUR-
NAL.
Evening journal., 1888-06-18
seafora RennhIIcnn..

The Republicans Of Ssatord will meet ia
Bella Exchange on Thursday evening to
orgenizs a political club With a visw Of
entering the proposed state league.
Evening journal., 1888-06-18

The best is the cheapest. Try L. & G.
-four, sold by Nichols. 9th and King.
Evening journal., 1888-06-18

Hall Stands, new and cheap designs,
at johnson q Barnhill's 207 Market st.
Evening journal., 1888-06-18

schiller's celebrated Fever and Ague
mixture at McClintock's the grocer,
S.h and Lombard.
Evening journal., 1888-06-18

We have a good assortment o
shapes, which we will close out at
greatly reduced prices. Miss L.
Steinicken, 217 Market st.
Evening journal., 1888-06-18

Ribbons, Flowers, Feathers, White
and Shaded Tips etc. in great variety.
Miss L. Steinicken, PIT Market St.
Evening journal., 1888-06-18
MARY JAMES LETTER.
SHE WRITES or LIFE IN THE
CAPITAL CITY.

About the Average washing
ton Boarding House--rhe Hotels Arc
Not Much Bctter-Some Stories of sonio
Public 1ten.
Evening journal., 1888-06-18

For sideboards, go TO johnson &
Barnhill's.
Evening journal., 1888-06-18
WhoIesale Markets.

Ruling price Of the wholesale market as
corrected by Warren Harper & Co this morn