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Evening journal., 1888-11-21
CHURCH QUESTIONS.
Large Meetings in Delaware Avenue Rap
tist Church-The Sessions this Morning.
Interesting Lectures.

Large Meetings in Delaware Avenue Ban.
fist Church The Sessions this Morning.
Interesting Lectures.
The afternoon session Of the Delaware
Avenue Baptist Union opened at o'clock
yesterday The praise service was con
Quoted by the Rev. r. w. Overhiser.
me following trustees were elected. For
three years-William II. Gregg and Wash
lngton Jones of this city: G. i. Slemons
Delmar; William Russell, Media Pa
for two years-P Myers Fraim, Brandy.
vine; a. I, Putnam, Dover. f. G. Mock.
Niolai II. J. Draper, South Chester. Far
one year. Harry Emmons, ESQ. this
city; James Moss, North Chester Thomas
Partridge, Ridley Park; Miller Coy.
First Church Of Chester.
The following are the names Of those
who are members Of the Union bv virtue
Of being among the original ineorporators
Washington Jones. Esq, Alfred CAV.
throp, George A, lie Maistre and Rev. NJ
Heath.
9. H. Cantwell, superintendent re-
ported Delaware Avenue Baptist Sunday
school to be in a prosperous condition.
Several new features have been intro
duced. William Russell Of Media read
ten minute paper on THE
Possibilities of the Sunday School Teach.
ers. He spoke Of the neglected opnor.
tunities Of the teacher. He should he
prepared before entering his class. He
should never fail to point to Christ as
his principles are the only ones that lead
70 eternal life. The teacher should teach
temperance; while prohibition NAV be
impossible in politics it is one of the
glorious possibilities Of the Sunday school
teacher. Heshould teach to lead the
sSholar on and on in the hope of bringing
the scholars of the school to God
rev. y: 9. Buddington reported that
Dethany Baptist Sunday school was pro-
crossing. He thought the idea that the
church and Sunday school sbopld ~ sa sn0
rate was wrong.
Delmar Sunday school was ranort,a =,
be IN good condition.
Dover Sunday school is DOING ryel1 IN
attendance is good. new iibrer,, ~ \.
being added new choir bas -
formed, and good work e heinz, don.
In introducing Rev. w n Xvvotb n
-, OF Philadelphia, Rev. NJ Heath :.
TERED to his work as a missionary ana Z,
conjunction with DIR. Boothe. his editor
TAI work IN the West. Dr. Wvefh snol-s
on The Possibilities Of the s,,p5a,,
lass. II each person does his dutv AZ
Work shall be accomplished The teacb
ers are the magi Of the Sunday school II
suitable teachers have charge ~ tba
eiasses II IS not a question Of NOS
sibihties, but that we nal.
them certain. There Is roore
Tor Improvement all the time and as lone.
Is me worid stands there are wonsc-f',7
possibilities N the class. If the teacbs,
Evening journal., 1888-11-21
pickinsnn,a presihant

The committee, consisting Of General
Clinton B. Fisk, of New Jersey; ex-Post.
master Generel Creswell, Hon. J. B.
Storm and Rev. Thompson Mitchell, D.
u, at the last commencement of Dickin-
son College, in June, were appointed by
the board of trustees to select presi-
dent, vice DR.. John w. McCauley re-
signed, and ever since the committee
have labored hard in that direction. until
finally a conclusion has partly been
reached. The committee will meet in
Philadelphia on Thanksgiving day for
final action, and it is reported now in and
around the college proper, by the profess
sors and students, that the position will
be unanimously rendered to General Gin
ton B. Fisk, of New Jersey, and at a
large salary. Should General Fisk de-
cline, which it is thought he will, Pro
fessor II. G. Hines, now acting president.
will, it is understood, be selected as Der,
president
Evening journal., 1888-11-21

A cat mart has been started here. sup-
pose it will grow into the market. and in
time to come evolve journalistic organ.
What fun 1t viii DO to read the quotations
and market reports, which last may proba-
bly, run thus: Tables, dull; toms, buoyant;
kittens, lively; Angoras, depressed; brin-
died, very brisk; Persians, in great demand
tortoise shells, heavy. The French, from tho
concierge 70 the primo minister, are keenly
alive 20 Get beauties. Did not the redoubt-
htse Rieheliea allow pet tabby to uso his
cardinals Eas for her nurseryl The cat has
now 10 Franco, il Lambert and Nine. Rom
ner, its f.andseer AID Rosa Bonheur. What
wonder, therefore, if by and by we were 10
have Get boursei-Paris Cor. London
Truth.
Evening journal., 1888-11-21

TINS was the first morning Of the sea
son when the temperature was sufficiently
low to produce ice. II was fine morn
ing, ice or no ice, and it has proved
beautiful day. The EVENING JOURNAL
congratulates itself on having such fine
weather in which to celebrate the first
half-year OF its existence. The first
number Of the JOURNAL was published on
May 81 last. We are glad that we
are here II looks to those on the inside
as If we had come TO stay, Tho JOURNAL
will have more readers tonight than it
had last night and not day has passed
since its publication began that the list
of subscribers was not increased II is
the cheapest newspaper in the city. 1t
gives more local and general news than
any Of its contemporaries and il costs
only 20 cents a month Gentle reader,
suggest to your neighbor this evening
the wisdom Of subscribing fer the JouR
NAL tomorrow
Evening journal., 1888-11-21

II was reported yesterday in Philadel-
phia that there had been change for the
worse in the condition Of Congressman
Randall. From friends Of Mr.. Randall.
who had seen the Congressman in the
afternoon, it was learned that, while he
is still sick man, his condition is not at
all critical He is able to walk about the
house, although his gait gives evidence
of painful effort. Up TO the day Of the
Presidential election his progress toward
recovery was encouraging His journey
to Philadelphia for the purpose Of casting
his vote, however, was followed bv a re-
lapse, which gave concern to his friends.
and he Is now only recovering from the
effects Of that trip II is stated that he
does not expect to be able to 20 to Wash
ington to attend the opening Of Con.
rreSs
Evening journal., 1888-11-21

me funeral of the late Thomas c. Gar
relt TOOK place yesterday afternoon from
ms ms residence, Coulter and Green streets
~ uset I'M Pa. The simple ceremony
ceased was a member, was used. Dr.
: alnes hhoads, grandson, made a short
address at the house. The interment
G was at the cemetery attached to the
Coulter street meeting. house. Dr.
Rishoads, Clarkson Sheppardson Of Media
"a, and Jonathan Rhoads Of Whining,
ton, made prayers at the grave. The
pail bearers were Joseph, Edward. John.
y y . illlam ana George Rhoads and Alfred
Jarrett, all grandsons of the DECEASED
Among those present were Edward q
biddle, Elwood Garrett Of Wilmington
Walter Cresson, Thomas Scattergood
samuel Biddle, John Biddle, Samuel Nc,
Collin, William Kite, Professor q d
Cope, Captain W. f. Biddle. u. s. A
Henry Garrett Samuel Morris, Samuel
Emlen, James Whitall. James r. Gates
Evening journal., 1888-11-21

mon Jail, " from the fact Of its having
been the best prison in that portion al
the state at the time Of the Mormon wars.
Among the Mormons once confined there
were Joseph Smith, the dead prophet
and leader; Hyram Smith, Sidney Ri0-
don, Lyman Wight, Caleb Baldwin and
Alexander McRae. They were brought
there after being captured at Far West
In 1888 and remained for six months.
1t was constructed in 1888, and was
the first Jail ever built in Clay county.
1t was a strongly built two story str,ic-
ture, with two walls, one of heavy tim
bers and an outer ono Of large stones.
The first floor is on the order OF q dun
geon. The door is Of oalz, studded with
heavy wrought nails. Two windows on
the north side admitted light and air.
The west wall Of stone has almost en-
llrely iallen down, and the roof that
once shaded the moldy earth below has
collapsed.
Evening journal., 1888-11-21
Carpets Adynnce IN pricn.

The ingram carpet manufacturers of
Philadelphia, at recent meeting, which
was largely attended, determined to
make an advance in the selling price Of
ingrains, amounting to about 5 per cent
On extra supers" ~ cents yard win be
charged above the selling price of last
year, and a proportionate increase has
been determined upon all around. The
American Carpet Manufacturers Assoc
citation, which includes nearly all Of the
New England manufacturers and many
Of those Of Philadelphia, met at the
Manufacturers Club House, shortly AL
forwards, and Endorsed the action Of the
Philadelphia mill owners
Evening journal., 1888-11-21
ITEMS OF INTEREST

Go to Yerger's for trunks, 4O7 Shipley.
Trunks and Harness, bottom prices at
st. Louis has well 3.10s feet deep
from which sulphur water flows in album,
dance
Ask your grocer for Toppin's Cham
pion Mince Meat. Telephone sos.
For ladies or gents fine shoes all the
styles known, order from r. D, Gates
See advertisement.
A silk mandatory at Northampton.
Mass, has a well 3,700 feet in depth; but
it is without water.
Evening journal., 1888-11-21

lofges III the Housatonic valley. Mr..
Barnum was sent to tho state legislature.
and in 1866 was elected to congress and
reelected through successive terms tin
1876, when he was elected to the United
States senate, to fill the term Of Orris 81
Ferry, deceased, ending March 4. 1879
Ills ability as o political manager led Ia
ms being placed on the national Demo-
cratic committee in 1879 and 1870. In
the latter year Mr.. Abram s. Hewitt was
CHAIRMAN Of the committee, and Col.
Pelton, Governor Tilden's nephew.
was acting manager. Upon Mr..
Hewltts resignation on the re-
celpt OF the decision of the cleo
toral commission, Mr.. Barnum was
elected to fill the unexpired term Of Mr..
Hewitt. In 1880 ne was unanimously
reelected chairman. and four wears later
nc was chosen again. He devoted him
sell 50 increasingly to his duties az to
impair his health, and was obliged to
take some rest. He was next placed in
charge OF the campaign just ended. He
mad determined to retire in 1884, but
belng q large iron manufacturer, and.as
the campaign turned upon tariff issues.
ne feared that his withdrawal would be
attributed to want of agreement with
the Democratic party. He therefore ac-
cepted the burden. The duties OF his
position were great strain upon his
health, especially as he was compelled to
irregular habits. Ho kept in harness.
however, remaining ut his rooms in the
Fifth Avenue hotel until q few DAYS he
fore the election. On Nov. he went to
Lime Rock to vote.
Evening journal., 1888-11-21
Ministers Discuss the Tobacco Habit

The Presbyterian ministers of Phila-
delphla, at their weekly gathering Mon
DAY, discussed the tobacco habit. The
Rev. Or. Nelson said that no man should
smoke, because no Christian man had any
right to do that which he would not have
his daughter do. The Rev. Alex. Alison
confessed TO enjoying good cigar He
defended the use of the weed on the
ground that the most generous men and
eloquent and distinguished preachers use
II. The Rev. Mr.. Beggs said he had
smoked all his life. He did not Justify
the use OF tobacco, but thought there
was great sociability about it.
Evening journal., 1888-11-21

Without regret or even a sigh
NE Did you. Grover, the gentle good bye
hor up salt river you're bound 20 skip.
your tickets are purchased for the trip
Inc Republicans have a clean sweep made,
together eXpelling you and free trade;
hor the last four years you have ruled with
a tariff reform TO establish you've tried:
But your schemes, Grover, have all proved
vain,
And our country at last is redeemed once
again.
Like other dogs you have had your day,
Now for Harrison and Morton get out OF the
way.
Tor that same old coon Is about you know,
And out of office you must 20.
Enough ynu have been living high in clover
a 0ur time Is out now, so goodbye, Grover:
line Presidential chair you must resign
The fourth Of March, in eighty-nne,
50 that all that you now have to do
Is 10 paddle your own canoe.
a word of advice 20 YOU, we deliver,
beware Of The snags as you row uu salt river.
Mhen out Of the White House You vii 10
The Republic0n ROSTERS loud win crow;
no doubt the hens will also cackie;
lie sure 70 bring your fishing tackle!
benjamin Harrison from Indiana.
Has laid low the old handann
~. O. your reign Is almost over
We bid you q final good bye, Grover.
~, Il. B n.
Wilmington Del. Nov. 10. 1888.
Evening journal., 1888-11-21
Would Wake q clean sveen.

Senator Farwell is an avowed enemy
to civil service reform. A fundamental
test Of efficiency for office holding. he
thinks, IS mans ability as a Republican
poiucian He would have every Demo
crat who holds public office turned ont
and he would also force into private life
every Republican WHO las retained ~
oihee under the present administration.
Evening journal., 1888-11-21

II is said that Kaiser William is the
real prosecutor Of the German newspapers
which published his fathers diary
That young Emperor is exceedingly am.
bilious to make an unenviable name for
himself
Evening journal., 1888-11-21

WILMINGTON is going forward and the
Board Of Trade did not get out their IN
teresting book on the wealth and indus
trial opportunities Of the city day too
soon. The local columns Of this journal
report the Incorporation Of another man
ufacturing company which proposes to
find employment for at least fifty persons
in this city.
Evening journal., 1888-11-21

man of the National Republican and
Campaign Committees knows how great
and valuable Mr.. Wanamakers services
were to his party and country
We believe that this latter view of the
case is the correct one, and that it will
be so considered by his fellow citizens,
who know Mr.. Wanamaker better than
the Times does.
Evening journal., 1888-11-21

In the cozy little West Philadelphia
drawing-room, at Fortieth and Locust
streets, says the Record of PHILADELPHIA
yesterday, George Holland, the we'll
known actor, opened a season of comedy
last night with a large company. "Tbe
School for Scandal, was on the bills and
feature of the evening was the first ap
pearance of Mrs. John Mclaughlin. who
under the stage name of Frances Airline
played the part of Mrs. Candour. Miss
Elizabeth G. Storey, of Tioga, very credit
ably took the part of Lady Teazle. Mrs
Mclaughlin made a very favorable i'm
preston on her debut, showing little
nervousness and catching the sympathy
Of her audience without difficulty. d. Il.
hultsh was an excellent Mr.. Crabtree
Mrs. Mclaughlin has been engaged by
the Columbia Opera Company for the
Goddess Of Liberty in-the new opera of
America, which is to be given in the
Academy of Music, Philadelphia. in De-
cember next It is her intention to 90
on the stage professionally
Evening journal., 1888-11-21
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 90. 1888.

IT is remarkable how slow some of our
esteemed contemporaries art in finding
out that the election is over and the ques-
lion settled for four years more.
Evening journal., 1888-11-21
A Long TIme since rher nna nrot.

Policeman Ito tramp in front of an
exchange ofice)-"What yer bowin' and
scrapin in front Of that winder for2"
Tramp (making another Chesterfeldian
6ow)-"Im saluting them bank-n notes.
Old acquaintance that haven't seen for
years
Evening journal., 1888-11-21

A young man living in South Yonkers.
who had vainly tried to get young lady
to sit in his lap, hit upon a happy exped-
lent by contracting with her voung
brother to introduce q mouse int5 rs
parlor Sunday evening.
Evening journal., 1888-11-21

in the public
schools, and he
entered the bust
ness of iron man.
ufacture at Lime
Rock, Litclliield
county, Conn,
" here energy
and business abii-
ity brought him
a remarkable sue
cess. In q few
years he became
the owner Of
nearly all the
principal blast
furnaces and
Evening journal., 1888-11-21
An old Mormon Ia;I

:. There is historic old jail at Liberty.
Mo- whose walls are crumbling, and
Whlch VIII doubtless soon pass away.
Liberty and Jail arc not words which
one would expect to see linked together,
though they have frequently been so
y, IN political and religious history.
The Liberty Jail comes in under the lat
ter head. 1t is known as the "Old Nor
Evening journal., 1888-11-21
WILLIAM 4. RARNIlM-
Prominent in National Po.itica for M
Years.

Among those prominent in national
politics during the exciting period Of the
electoral commission was Mr.. William
II. Barnum. In 1868, 1872 and 1875 Mr..
Barnum was a large contributor to the
Democratic campaign fund, and after
wards, as chairman Of the national
Democratic campaign committee. he be-
came one Of the most prominent Demo
Gratis in the United States.
DIR. Barnum was born in Connecticut
IN 1913. His education was obtained
Evening journal., 1888-11-21

weather. New styles a
crowding in all the tin
Stripes, $I.75; stripes. plai
and checks, So. Beave.
Astrakhans, and all the tbi,
fuzzly family.
Northwest Of centre.
Rarely beautiful Raglan al
Ulster stuff among the PA
Novelties.
Snowflake that's one sol
Wavy curves in long gracef
sweeps close together ; in fai|
relief on a heavy serge groun
White bits and specks scd
tered over the whole like II
sprinkling of a snowstorn.
greenish garnetish
PUNISH an olivisb
AZ inches wide, So. 50.
Another has scrawley feur|
like punches of grass. SO ii
So; plain. IA in, So.
Yet another comes in md
iature tiger stripes. 50 il
SIS; plain, "A in, S..
Southwest of centre.
One of the newest and od|
est of the rich bordered stul
IS a Camel Hair splashed al|
dashed six inches deep vii
fuzzy strokes of color sharp|
contrasting with each other ar|
with their ground. Gree|
blue, mahogany, brown. !
inches, $3.50; plain, SAN
width, $I.75.
there's quaint beauty, tol
in the zig-zag border, braidd
elfect, on heavy serge. Hal
dozen colors, AZ inches. ST.
plain, $I.25.
Southwest Of centre.
It's a long counter wheI
the 5000" three-quarter-prii
Dress Patterns are heaneI
Most of the time yesterdsI
there was some spot at it wheI
you could look without beirl
elbowed. It's likely to be i
to-day, but when Dress Pal
terms go at
$3.75 to $6.75
each which only the other da|
were SIS to So at a low pied
price, there's no telling.
Remnant counter, southwest Of centre.
Prices have swung low d
two lots of Toilet Chambd|
Sets that have hung back /
little.
English Ware, blue, BROW
and pink, dog rose decorations
$7 including jar regular prid
$1,000.
Bird and flower decoration
with jar, SIS; regular prici
ST. SO.
second ystnI. floor Juniper street siue. Four 81
Holiday bloom is showinI
IN Stationery. Little kniclA
Snacks and pretty nothingl
and something's peep at vol
rom the heaps of every-dal
goods like flowers in a hedge
row.
We keep step with all thai
S fresh and new in Papers
Envelopes, and the writing
iesk hxings generally. Their
sn't where you look to be sud
orlsed. The surprise would b /
t we didn't have them.
There are plenty of wonderI
pots. One is how the "WanaI
maker Linen" now well knowrH
IS having all the good qualitie1
# so-called Royal IrislH
linen" can be sold at abouH
lalf the price.
Another, how the CSC boz
# paper and envelopes come.I
bout. 1t certainly is a veryI
'ig quarter dollars worth. BuI
GU are used to such things all
yer the store.
ear Thirteenth street entrance.
Please bring or send receiptI
then your Furs are to be takerl
ut of storage. i
john WANAMAKER.
Evening journal., 1888-11-21
The --latest ocean couision

The magnificent Cunard steamer I'm
brla, which recently collided with and
sank the French steamer Iberia in New
York bay and also punched large holes
Evening journal., 1888-11-21

in her bows, is one Of the finest vessels
Of a line noted for floating palaces. She
IS one Of the fastest boats sailing the
1eas, and has made some pretty races
with rival ocean greyhounds.
The Umbria was built at Glasgow in
1884. She is sol feet long, and has a
breadth Of 81 feet and depth of 38 feet.
She IS built Of steel, and has two largo
smokestacks and three masts. at pres
Evening journal., 1888-11-21

know argued the gay eoluette
haven't hooked a husband vet:
a5et then, she added, softly signing,
I've had some fun while I've been frviny
-SOmerville Iourna1
Evening journal., 1888-11-21

When pair Of red lips aresupturned 10 your
own,
With no one TO gossip about it,
DO you pray for endurance 10 let them alonas
Wen, maybe you debut doubt II.
Evening journal., 1888-11-21

PHILADELPHIA, Wednesday. Nov. n ISIS
Cu2zoS.
On the second floor al !
end of Skylzght IN CAestu
street entrance as a 6caufl1
and complete model 0fthe or
sfeamShzb city of Neq0 York
AIso on second Roor, an 4
Clock section, a alaaem ofh
quolSeS and diamonds that y
merry 6eloAged 10 the Csos
1ea0eLs of Frame. TITS 6r5
lant heaa-aresS has been 400.
4y the Duchess dc Berry, 4
D@chess dA4goulcme, and
tie Empress Eugene. II I'd
on1 be on exhibition a ae,.y SD
time.
Evening journal., 1888-11-21

=, a scarcity Of 800 bills is reported.
This Will y Ass.44s asa u !. - -,
people,
Evening journal., 1888-11-21
Second Floor.)

Special attention given to tho examination
OF books and accounts. Books opened and
closed and accounts adjusted between partI ers
creditors or debtors.
Evening journal., 1888-11-21
WELL-KNoWN PERsoNs.

Wilmington, Dol. Nov. 10. lsss.
Evening journal., 1888-11-21
WANAMAKFR,s.

PHILADELPHIA, Wednesday. Nov. p. ISIS
Cu2-zoS.
Evening journal., 1888-10-05
BOARD OF TRADE.
Holding th~ yissl 3r.aur areetinS fer
the geRr ss.Ss-hp.


Holding th~ Jisst 1r-aNlr Meeting for
ihe aear tfss-ha.
The maaa neetiag d taa Baara ot
Irade was held lass evening ia the second
story Of the Crosby & Hill building. D.
W. Taylor, president. presided with T.
A. Van Trump, secretary.
The secretary presented the following
report:
To THE BOARD or TRADE:
GENTLEMEN: Your secretary beps
leave to report that for the first time in
number of years he is able to announce
that regular monthly meetings, with one
exception, have been held during the past
year The membership has grown con
siderably, as a consequent result the at
tendance and interest have greatly in
creased. Your officers have received an
advantageous offer Of the rooms OF the
Builders Exchange, deemed It for the in
terest Of the board to accept it. and
trust you will approve their action The
president will give the details of the
transaction. II is with great satisfaction
| am able to report that all bills and in.
debtedness of every description are paid.
That we commence the new year in our
new quarters free of all liability and with
a surplus in the treasury.
President ID. w. Taylor spoke in expla-
nation Of the action OF the officers in
moving TO the present quarters, stating
that 1t is more accessible and is better
htted to accommodate the growing mem
bership. The action Of the officers IN se-
curing the room was unanimously ap.
proved. Crosby a IIill Tatnall Brothers.
The Hartmann and Fehrenbach Brewing
Company, John G. Farra, N. B Clerk
Joseph Stoeckle. Mullin & pierson. John
r. Donahoe and the Barlow and Thatcher
Spinning Company We're elected members
of the board.
The bylaws were amended, on Milo w.
Locke's motion, changing the regular
monthly meeting night from Thursday to
Friday evening.
resolution was presented BY George
w. Bush Of the committee on Navigation.
asking that the secretary be directed to
Communicate with the Levy Court re-
garding the distractions at Third street
bridge. which had caused a number OF
accidents. The resolution was adopted.
resolution presented by Colonel Locke.
instructing the secretary to request the
Street and Sewer Department TO have the
names OF streets displayed on the
street corners, was adopted
A communication was received from
the National Board of Trade inviting the
Wilmington board to join the national
board The invitation was accepted
and a delegate will be elected at the next
meeting.
In the annual election Of officers which
followed, d. w. Taylor was reelected
president; George w Bush, Jr vice
president; +. A. Van Trump secretary
ami James Bradford treasurer.