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Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1888-11-02
TO IMPROVE THE CONNECTICUT.
business Men and Manufacturers Con.
sidering Plans.


sidering Plans.
SPRINGFIELD, Mas, Nov. IA meeting
Of manufacturers and business men was held
here last evening, at which various p.ans
were discussed for the opening Of the Con
necticut river for navigation between Hol
yoke and Hartford, thus giving 10 Springfield
and vicinity navigation 20 tidewater. II IL
proposed TO induce the government to build a
canal at Enfield, II miles long, 10 feet wide
and 10 feet deep, at an estimated expense OF
between 100000 and SSOO0,0OO IL was
argued that the improvement thus made
would open up valuable territory, and give
freight rates fully 81 a ton cheaper than the
present schedule.
Articles Of association and bylaws wero
adopted, under the name OF the Connecticut
River Improvement association Mayor Il.
B. Maynard, Of Springfield, was chosen pres
ident; L. w. Seeger, secretary; and long
list Of vice presidents, comprising enterprising
manufacturers and merchants Of Springfield,
Holyoke and Chicopee, was elected. Ample
capital is behind the scheme, and It is deter
mined 70 put the matter through with a
rush. Petitions will be left al the various
polling places in Sprinfield, Holyoke and
Chicopee for signatures of voters
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1888-11-02
Miss Redding's supper.

After the performance at the Opera
House last evening Miss Francesca Red
ing, the star Of the company now per
forming at the Opera House, rendered an
oyster supper to the representatives Of
the press. her company and the attaches
of the theatre, at A. L. Ainscow's new
dining rooms, sl2 Market street. Oysters
in all styles were served and a delightful
social time enjoyed. Excellent music
was served by the Opera House orchestra.
Remarks were made by w. Scott Vernon,
George w. Roberts, Morris E. Moses.
Walter Butler, Col. Cody Anfenger and
Judge Turrar. At the conclusion Of the
speaking Miss Redding, in voice OF
great volume and sweetness, sang solo.
Misses Haywood and Jennings sang the
Hunters Song" with great spirit, and
Charles whco1c-c recited e-ccl!cG-iy,
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COLONEL oooPER,s OPINION.
Kent County VIII Give wolcott's Ticket
I35 Majority.

Colonel f. T. Cooper was in the city
this morning The colonel was at Eel
ton yesterday afternoon and spoke before
an audience Of 500 persons. The other
speakers were Colonel James l.. Heverin,
General r. R. Kenney, John r. Nichol-
son. ESQ, j. Alexander Fulton, Esq,
Senator George Gray, and James L. Vol
cott, Esq.
When seen by JOURNAL reporter this
morning Colonel Cooper was resplendent
ia bandanna necktie and a smile. He
was very happy over the big FELTON, meet
ing, and his face fairly glowed as he told
of the wisdom of Judge" Heverin and
the $50 prettily decorated horse that were
at the meeting. 1t made the colonel con
fient. He thought Kent was sure for
the Wolcott ticket. How much will it
give. colonelY' asked the JOURNAL man.
ssWell. in my opinion Kent
county will give 800 majority for the
regullr ticket, it may go down to 135,
but don't think so, replied the radiant
colonel. pretty close figuring colonel,
/ said the JOURNAL man.
yes. but we are sure of it, replied
he and then started off in charge Of
Judge Ball
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1888-11-02

BNGHAMToN, n. ", Nov Alt is esti
mated that 1900 strangers were in town at
tending the Broome county Republican mas
meeting There was a gigantic parade Of
tradesmen and merchants, with appropriate
floats and banners, and in the evening thers
was torchlight parade in which 5000 mes
took part Uniformed delegations were pres
ent from Scranton, Elmira, Ithaca and many
other places Chauncey M. Depew, W. c
Plummer, OF Dakota, and Judge A. w.
Tourgee spoke in the afternoon and Mr..
Depew also spoke in the evening, the audi
ences numbering many thousands.
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The PennsyivanIa's Dividend.

PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 2-.The board Of di-
rectors Of the Pennsylvania Railroad com
pany at meeting held at noon declared a
semi-annual dividend of 2j{ per cent. on the
capital stock The following resolution was
adopted without a dissenting voice; IRE
solved, That the board of directors do hereby
declare a semi-annual dividend of ~ per
cent. upon the capital stock of the company
out Of its profits and payable in cash. clear
Of state taxes, on and after Nov. 30, 1888, tc
the shareholders as they stood registered in
the books Of the company at o'clock {. M
O., Oct. 81. 1881
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Republican orators at Norwich.

Norwich, Conn, Nov. 2.-Mr. Blaine ar
rived here by special train and was escorted
20 Williams park, where fully 5000 peoph
from all parts Of eastern Connecticut has
gathered to hear him speak 10 was said t.
be the largest political meeting ever held il
this vicinity. The enthusiasm reached higl
pitch when Mr.. Blaine appeared, accompanied
by Gen. Adam +. King, Of Baltimore Hon
John T. Wait, Hon. II. H. Osgood, Hon
Morgan g. BullSeley, Republican candidate
for governor, and Hon. Charles a. Russell
Of Killingly. Mr.. Osgood presided, and ad
dresses were delivered by Messrs. King
Bulkeley, Russell and Blaine.
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Edison Dispieased with some Portraits.

BosroN, Nov . Several years agc
Thomas a. Edison discovered remedy
which has been extensively advertised as
"Edison's Polyform.n company in this
city purchased the right from Mr. Edison to
manufacture polyform under his formula
and TO use his name in advertisements He
also gave the company the right 20 print his
picture upon the labels In the last year the
advertisements published throughout the
United States have been made attractive by
the use Of the picture of the inventor. Tc
this Mr. Edison now objects He says he
does not propose 10 be made rival OF Lydia
Pinkham, and asks the courts 70 enjoin the
company from displaying his picture in the
newspapers
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IN Lnn ror Refu.Ing % pay rase..

CHARLESTON, S. c.. Nov. 2.-Last April
many cit zens refused to pay the municipal
license tax, ON the grouad that it was a
double tax and unconstitutional The city
court decided otherwise and imposed fines in
sixty on seventy cases, and the supreme court
has now affirmed ths constitutionality Of the
license law Yesterday twelve executions
were issued and five served The defendants
refused TO pay the fine and were committed
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1888-11-02

RHISEBEcK, N. Y, Nov. 2-Rhineheel
did herself proud last night in honor OF tbs
Republican candidate for the vice presi
dency. About 5000 men were in the parade
which marched through the illuminated
streets and was reviewed in the public SQUARE
by Hon. Levi p, Morton, Col J. L. De Puy
ster, +. n. Howell, of Poughkeepsie; George
Esselstyn, Martin Heermance and number
Of party leaders from Rondout, Poughkeepsi,-
and the neighborhooi
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1888-11-02

It Was Democratic Night In the CITY
Their Leaders Spoke In -Four GrcA
Republicans Hurrah in Harlem
and Broolslyn-other Demonstrations.
NRw YORK. Nov. 2-Daniel Dougherty
Bourke Cochran, Roger A. Pryor and otha
prominent Democrats addressed larg
meeting at Tammany hall, in ratification O
the national Democratic ticket.
AT the same time another large meeting
was being held at Steinway hail, for ia,
same purpose, under the auspices OF the FIX
changes and Business Mems Democratic asso
Citations, the speakers being Governor Hill
J. J. O'Donohue, J. Edward Simmons ane
others
Still another large Democratic meeting
was held at Chickering hall, under the aus
pices OF the citizens committee, 10 ratifs
Mayor Hewitt's denomination. The mayor
made a vigorous speech showing the dan
gers of ring rule in this city, and Rev
Howard Crosby, James G. Carter, president
Of the Bar association, Morris X. Jesup and
others also spoke.
The adherents Of J. J. Coogan, Unitef
Labor candidate for mayor, held big opeI
air meeting in Union square, and paradet
the streets
The Republicans held no meetings in thi
city, but had monster torchlight parade Of
Kings county Republican clubs in Brooklyn
in which il was claimed that % 900 men par
ticipated The parade was reviewed by Col
5. Y. r. Cruger, Hon. J. w. Hustled and
other leading Republicans who also made
speeches The Republicans Of Harlem alss
held a big parade and series OF meetings
The Henry George single tax people fillet
the Cooper Union, and were addressed By
Mr.. George Mr.. William Lloyd Garrison
Rev Hugh o. Peutecost, Louis f. Post and
w. 4. Croasdale
Hon. Thomas r. Bayard addressed .
Democratic clubs meeting at the Rink in
Brooklyn. His speech was upon the sam
lines as the one he delivered in Baltimor
Wednesday night. The audience was larg
and demonstrative.
Hon Warner Miller spoke upon state issues
before the New York Federal club, dwelling
chiefly on high license and ballot reform.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1888-11-02

RICHMOND, Va, Nov. 2.-The Locomotive
Engineers convention spent the day in con
sidering reports on matters discussed during
the first part Of the session. The convention
will adjourn sine die this afternoon, having
teen in session since Oct. II, or fifteen work
ing days The "Qn strike will be the last
matter disposed Of, but the decision will be
closely withheld from the public.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1888-11-02

DENVER, Nov. 2.-James Longoaotti, q
bartender, who shot and killed man NAMED
A. Case on Monday while expelling him from
a saloon, died yesterday in convulsions, ap
parently the result Of nervous prostratioi
and remorse, which caused him TO imagini
that the murdered man was torturing him
Longonotti was one Of the three members O.
the New Orleans police force who escaped tbs
ravages Of cholera in that city in 1876.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1888-11-02
NrcAnIine WIN Box Hxams.

NEW YORK, Nov . - Jack McAulifTe,
champion lightweight Of Am and Jake
Byams, who claims a like title in England
signed article TO box ten rounds, Queens
berry rules, within 100 miles Of New York
six weeks from Nov. 1, the winner TO take
the gate money. McAuliffe could not make
a championship match within the time de
sired by the Engishman, as be has a fight on
with Billy Myers in January for 5000.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1888-11-02

AKRON, O., Nov. 2-Joseph Dickenhof
aged 10. while going through an unfre
quented part Of this city was assaulted b.
two highwaymen and robbed of 81, 800 thai
he carried IN a valise. He was knockes
down with a slungshot The thieves escapes
In the darkness, stealing horse and buggy
10 get away. Officers are in pursuit
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1888-11-02

NEW YORK, Nov. 2.--The cross-examina-
tion of Forger James +. Bedell in the suit Of
his late employers against the Bank OF New
York TO recover the amount which the bank
paid on the forgeries, was continued in su.
preme court chambers yesterday, Bedell re.
lating calmly and coolly how he spent the
money He reiterates that neither Cashier
Dodge nor anybody else assisted him in his
crooked work
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1888-11-02

FINDLAY, o.. Nov 2.-For several days
past officials Of the Saata Fe road have been
inspecting the line OF the New York, Mahon-
ing and Western railroad, now in process Of
construction between Findiay, Fort Wayne
and Pittsburg, with visw Of purchasing the
road as an eastern outlet OF the Santa Fe
one section between this city and Ottawa is
already completed, and the road is nearly all
graded iron this city 70 Fort Wayne, but the
company has got into financial difficulties
and viii be compelled to sell
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The Removal OF Libby Prison.

LOUISVILLE, Nov. 2-The executive com.
mitteo Of the Libby Prison association passed
through this city on their way home 10 Chi.
catso from Richmond, where they made all
arrangements for the removal Of the famous
old prison by sections 70 Chicago. These
gentlemen are travelling in great splendor,
having for their sole use the elegant Pullman
buffet sleeper "Mascotten
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1888-11-02

LANCASTER, Pa, Nov 2-Rsv f. X
Schmidt, successor to the late Father Grote
myer, at st. JosepA's Catholic church, thin
city, was saying yespers yesterday afternoon,
and just as he was pronouncing the benedic-
ton he fell over unconscious. He was car.
ried to the parsonage, where II was discovered
that he was suffering from heart failure.
Father Schmidt is about 60 years old and his
condition is critical.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1888-11-02

CLEVELAND, Nov s.-Another sensational
development in the Axworthy defalcaiion
case was made yesterday The mayors clerk,
Briggs, who has been investigating the treas
urers books, has discovered a shortage Of
5000 in the books Of S. 7. Everett, AK
worthy's predecessor in Office as city treas-
urer. 1t is also hinted that other large short
ages will be found in the accounts Of that
official, and that the funds were short when
Axworthy took the Office. Mayor Babcock
directed the city solicitor to cause the arrest
Of Everett, but that official refused to act
until the books We're further examined The
treasury accounts will now be overhauled 10y
experts Everett is of high social and politi-
cal stand ng. and is now vice president Of the
Union National bank. He is in New York al
f,t,,,eanf
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1888-11-02

NEW YoRK, Nov. 2.-The question whether.
election inspectors must or must not re
ceive the votes Of citizens who arrive at ths
polls before p. m on election day, but whs
have been unable to cast thsir ballots befor
that hour, is being argued in the suprems
court to-day, on an application for q man
damus compelling inspectors TO receive suck
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1888-11-02

OwENsBoRo, Ky, Nov. 2.-Andrew John
sla, = Grippe, .ivi-s rcar Red Ill, this
county, while digging in the ground, un-
earthed a copper kettle filed with gold ard
silver coins The kettle was inscribed,
October. I7SS.n The treasure amounted 70
ovc- -, e9a.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1888-11-02

WABASH, Ind, Nov. Am unknowt
scoundrel fired into a crowded train on thi
Wabash road, which was returning from ths
Republican rally at Peru. The train hae
reached the city limits here when a bulle
crashed through the window Of one OF tbs
coaches and whizzed by the faces of Town
ship Trustee Cary and County Superintend
ent Myers. There is no elew to the mis-
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|. Hamburger & Sons.


WANTED:-AGENTS TO SELL BUILD
w ing lots. Several good, active can
vassers can make from $50 70 500 per month.
Call between and ? O'Clock.
JOHN II. LONGSTREEr, Manager,
Room Q. Exchange Building,
Seventh and9iarket streets.
NNTANTED-A STENOGRAPHER AND
w Typewriter capable of doing clerical
work. Address, stating experience, "A, this
Office.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1888-11-02

CHICAGO, Nov. 2-John Reisth, farmer
living near Lakn View, while driving across
the tracks of ule Northwestern road, vac
struck by an outgoing train and instantly
killed, his body being dreadfully mangleA
He leaves wife ard large family OF CID
dren. -. = - - =
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1888-11-02

BUFFALO, Nov 2-The great parade q
the campaign took place here last night
Nearly 10000 Republicans were in line
Throughout the line Of march the streeh
were a blaze Of fireworks, Chinese lanterns
flags and bunting
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1888-11-02

HARTFORD, Nov. 2-Mr. Blaine arrivet
here last evening accompanied by Wakes
Blaine, Hon. Morgan G. Bulkeey and lead
ing Republicans He spoke 70 an audienc
Of 5000 people in the First Regiment armory
being enthusiastically greeted
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1888-11-02
LTCENsE APPLICATIONS.

NTOTlCE.-TO THE HONORABLE JUDGES
N of the Court Of General Sessions Of the
Peace and Jail Delivery of the State o. Della
ware. in and for New Castle county; We, the
undersigned, respectable citizens OF the First
ward of the city OF Wilmington do hereby GER
tifv that Thomas McHugh. the tenant Of the
store situated at No. l3 Market street, in the
First ward. city, county and state aforesaid,
and described in his application, and who is
an anniicant for a license on MONDAY, 18th
Of November, A. D., 1883, being the next term
OF said court, for the sale of Intoxicating
liquors in quantities not less than one-halI gar
Ion therein. moi 10 be drunk on the premises,
he being a licensed retailer Of goods. wares
and merchandise. the aggregate cost value OF
not less than five hundred dollars; he is a man
OF full age, of sobriety and good moral CHAR
acter; that such sale Of intoxicat ng liquors al
said place is necessary TO accomnodate the
public: that he is the tenant of said house,
and the true rental value is four hundred
al.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1888-11-02
Smyrna Rugs in single door
sizes,
IS cents,
reduced from ST,
$I.oo,
reduced from $I.5o.

q
The greatest novelty COM
bining high art with strong
contrasts is exemplihed in a
lot of Japanese Rugs just re-
ceived.
Imagine one with a mon
ster something like a Sphinx
grabbing at you from the cen
tire, a wild goose looking as
much like a hyena darting from
two corners with queer looking
Jap characters making up the
other two-the whole sur
rounded by a Walls of Troy
border, and you have the queer
looking thing called a high art
Japanese Rug. If you like it,
$40. In size AK. Smaller
ones with peculiar Japanese
characters So.
Hassocks-35 cents.
VIM. B. SHARP & co.
Fourth and Market streets.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1888-11-02
Vim. B. Sharp
& CO.,
Fourth and Market Sis.

The biggest Coat bargain in
new goods we ever heard of is
here.
We have taken a large guam
tity from the maker of fine
gauge Black Stockinettc Jack
cts. They are tailor made,
with lap seams, faced with satin
and neatly bound. We were
glad to get them early in the
season to sell for sos We
shall sell this lot for S. each.
Here's a whiff of Christmas
already. A gentleman's pure
linen handkerchief, inch hem
and very handsomely embroid-
cred in the following letters ::
A, B, c, d, Z, F, G, H, J, X,
/, M, N, p, r, S, T. w.
Early buyers will find it easier
to make their selections now
than later-25 cents each.
A good stocking for chill
dren-Derby ribbed, good
black, full regular made, and
always before 25 cents a pair.
A quick cash deal gives these
to YOU for I21a cents per pair.
Some men suffer with cold
feet, hard to keep them warm
Let such get a pair Of our
Camers hair stockings, Scotch
mixed and French mixed, with
patent rounded heels. The
most comfortable and warming
wearing apparel for cold feet
we know of-o1a to II-price
Is cents. Many a man will
thank us for keeping these
stockings.
We have recently put in
stock a full line of stockings
for very little children-5 and
6 years old down to first short
clothes babies-They are OF
cashmere and wool, three quar-
ter and full lengths in blacks
and colors of the best domestic
and finest imported-25 to &c
cents.
Speaking of babies, why not
keep their hands warm as wei
as their feet. Many a little to
would tell you it was time tC
buy them a pair of gloves j
they could, and sometime
all you've got to do is to lool
at their fingers to know that /
is SC. We have just the thin!
for them soft lambs woo
mitts in white, baby blue, Cal
dinal and navy blue-25 an,
SIX cents.
Some qualities and colors 70
Ladies-25 and 371a cents.
Made out of spun silk an
sewing Silks cents and ST.
Why sit down and click knit
ting needles.
The coming ladies vest is
Jersey ribbed they fit like
/ Jacket, nothing bungley or VI
pleasant altogether one of tn
incest vests made. We hav
5 them in natural greys an
s white. soc, 81, $3.50, $I.7.
Ladies fine quality cashmel
gloves in blacks and color
5 with embroidered points
!, blacks and colors, are a splel
/ did everyday glove and niC
9 e looking-25 cents.
]. One of the best ideas
4 hanncls is to shrink it befo
z you sell it. We have an el
:, !: CANT quality of all-wool flann
4 4 woven SO inches wide, the
y y shrunk to 20 inches, making
4 y about as near perfect as
q anti-shrinking qualities tn
you can imagine. For Skin
or underwear any lady W
readily perceive the excellen
Of this method. They are
red, blue, light grey and da
grey, and so cents per yard.
All Our o2Ia cent wraPr
hannels in plaids, stripes. e
All colOrS are reduced to
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1888-11-02

PENNIES AND SMALL CHANGE CAN
RE HAD AT THE COUNTING ROOM OF
THE EVENING JOURNAL.
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MANY MASS MEETINGS.
A Blaze Of Political Glory il
the Metropolis.
GREEK rREAND STUMP oRAroRl

It Was Democratic Night In the City
Their Leaders Spoke In -Four GreAi
Halls Republicans Hurrah in Harlem
and Broolslyn Demonstrations.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-02-18

the Lake Erie g. Western has been getting the
bulk Of shipments, of hard wood lumber ear
ward from the yards on their line, which, In
former years, other lines carrying eastbound
business have been handling Al
The Indianapolis, Decatur 81 Western manage
ment propose TO take = hand in the live stock
traffic and on freight requiring quick transit to
indianapolis and points East Their fast freight
train now due here 7:30 A. NJ. Is to arrive
at an earlier hour. and stock will be set down at
the Indianapolis stockyards at 73O A. Mn
time to reach Wednesdays and Fridays mar
kets Arrangements have been perfected by
which this train will be run with as much regu-
larity as their passenger trains. and at an aver
age speed OF twenty miles an hour.
The Ohio, Indiana & Western people are feel
Ing rather sore over the harmonious relations
which have recently been established between
the Lake Erie q Western and the Chicago 81
Alton roads, and n representative of the Chi
cago & Alton, yesterday, was ndeavoring to
smooth over matters, but met with rather q
cold reception. The o., I. & w. formerly the
l., H. d W. passenger men, with truth, say
that they have been the best feeder that the C.
q A road has had working day and night for
their interests; now they practically shake them
and form new alliance with the Lake Erie &
western. The outcome of the matter is being
watched with interest by the passenger men.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-02-18
Central Traffic Association.

CHICAGO, Feb ia general meeting OF the
managers of the Central Traffic Association
lines was held to-day The most important ac-
ton taken was the merging of the Chicago g
Ohio River Association into the Central Traffic.
A separate committee, composed Of the Ohio
river lines was created and will have charge of
Monon, was elected chairman, and Chairman
Blanchard is to act in an advisory capacity. It
was decided to abandon the statistics relative to
Interchange of traffic with the trunk lines, and
. committee of nine were appointed TO super
wise and confer with the trunk-line committee
regarding joint rates. An agreement was also
reached to cooperate with the trunk lines in eg-
tablishing associations at all terminal points,
the duties of which will be to discover and re-
port all of undertaking., false weights ard
false classlfcationa