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Morning journal and courier., 1888-09-17

LEFT NO WILL. Mir. Ricard J. Allen of Hartford left no will. MT Harvard Barber, of Warehouse Point, has been ap pointed administrator.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-09-17

David Weir, 8 scotch carpenter, employed by t New York, New Haven and Hartford rairo company, fell from a ladder Saturday mornir receiving injuries, from which he soon died.
Evening journal., 1888-05-22
narlist nlIssions.

WAsHrEoroE, May 2i.-Ths seventy
fourth annual meeting Of The Foreign Mis-
aionary Society Of the Baptist Church be-
gan to-day. The report Of the Executive
Committee phoNed thar Ia the missions ia
BuTmah, Assam, India, siam, Japan,
Africa and Europe there were 90 stations
and s3l outstation6, connected with which
there are 262 missionaries, l,7ss native
preschers and l,2gO churches. wifh in. .2os
members Ten thousand six hundred ana
two were baptized in the missions during
1857.
The receipts for the year crdsd March 81
were s4ll,3S5. and the expenditures s4ll.-
1856 The society declined E5 nccept the
Armenian mission ia Turkey. ana received
with enthusiasm the proposition 70 erect a
memorial church 10 AdoDiram Juason, at
Mendalay, Burmah. Cnmmunicatlons on
temperance from the Womans Christian
Temperance Union, the secretary OF the
World'a Missionary Conference snd the Ma
tionAl Temperance Society we're referred to
a special committee. ana memorial to the
Worlds Missionary Conference IN London
was adopted. asking the body to initiate
measures for q proper celebration Of the
centennial Of the formation Of tas Eirst
modern missionary society. This was the
English Baptist Society organized ct Ket-
tering In 1872.
Evening journal., 1888-05-22
SURVEYING THE CHANNEL.
Head Hurt I'm the wooIen NH
Germ mfuns on fhe Reenorw

Head Hurt In the woolen Rvf,I.
Gera nfums on the Rectorv Lawn.
By Latter to EVENING Journal.
Nav CASTLE. May % George Wright
boy, had his head severely injured yes
terdsy afternoon by having it caught In the
machinery at the wooden mills.
Quarterly Conference was held in the NJ.
Il. church last evening.
The catch cf shsd is falling or rapidly.
and the fishermen do not expect TO work
much longer.
Prof jacob Mnxuell of Middlotowu il
visiting relatives ia this city.
At the request OF Rev. z. B. Lightper
tao children Of the Episcopal church pre-.
ssutsd the rccsorY with about 100 choice
geraniums which were planted 10
ae2arute bed on the lawn 10 front OF the
rectory.
The Y. s. steauer Merm0id stopped here
yesterday and prepared to eurysy the chan-
mel near this city.
Tba dredging machine which has been
working here nearly q yenr, digging out
the dyke, has nearly completed its Job.
The n +. Sunday school has decided 70
20 again on 90 excursion to Beverley Park,
Nj.
BIila are out FOR q strawberry sostival 70
be held BY the Red Len, ia their hall, on
June I sne g
At a concert given in the Baptist church
last night $50 wes brought in iag. BY the
children.
Evening journal., 1888-05-22
cENEH Az cor pnRnNoK.
what the MetbodEstn Dfd fn Nexv
York XeHterdav

MT~&fEAAE.
NEW YcRK, May 22.-The fourth weel
OF the 0eoersl conference Of the Methods
episcopal church opened yesterdaymorning
inc metropolitan Opera House was crnwded
asain at an early hour although very MANS
Peopls iest before the hour Of adjournment
as the business was OF "A purely routine
character Bishop Walden presided. end
Tor once the presiding officer got entunglsd
with The amendments, substitutes and mo
uons. The committees on itinernncy, epis-
copacy, revisals, education and Frsedman's
Aid presented several papers which were
ordered TO be printed.
In the case OF one William e. Tompkin-
son. OF the Wilmington Conference. who
sent up an appeal from the decision OF
Bishop Warren, by which he wns placed
upon the supernumerary list without his
consent, the committee who have had the
matter under consideration the past weak
brought In report confirming the action
and sustaining the bishop. The report
aiiirms the following;
The Annual Coofererce has the nm
doubted right to place member on she
supernumerary list without his consent and
against bis protest The conferences Ia tbe
sole Judge as TO hts health touching this
matter and OF bis ability 10 do effective
WORK 10 She ministry. II can, therefore.
pass motion making an effective minister
supernnmerary, and the biahop's duty Il 10
entertain the motion and announce the re-
suit
The committee on eplscopacv reported
The following as tho order Of election.
which will be begun this afternoon:
!, Bishops; 2, agents for the New York
and Cincinnati book concerns. s. sccratn.
Ties OF the hisaionery society, Church Ex-
tension saciety. Freedman's Aid soesetv
and ssndAy school Union: 4, editors for
the Methodist Quarterly Review, New
York Christian Advocate, Northwestern.
Central, Western, PiHsburg, Northern Cal.
hornia aud Southwestern Christian Advo-
cstea, The Christi Apolagss and the
House and Home. In voting for bishops
no names shall be plsced IN nomination.
but Ia all cases it shall be by secret ballot
and to be elected the incumbent mnst re.
celve two-thirds OF All iha voten cast.
The Central China Mission was given
permission to form itself into an annual
conferences. A resolution was introduced
to hava a missionary hishop elected for
india. Pending the ms;lon the conference
adjourned by expiration ot tima. The
committee this afternoon agreed to report
u favor OF Omaha as tie seat Of the next
General Conference.
A missionary ppnss-iueetinr was held this
evening 10 the FiftY-arst Street Methodist
Episcopal Church, Rev. Bishop Fowler OF
San Francieco, nresidfd. In hls address
this admirable orator exesllsd himself.
throwing new Hight on tho missionary
problem. His secretsryship OF the Mission
ary Society for four years aud bis subse-
quent travels Ia thu interest n Christian
missions IN both hemispheres have placed
him in the front as a speaker on missionary
themes.
The alumni OF the Garrett PA s.,sal Insti- /
tute gave a banquet al ths Grand Central
Hotel this evening.
Evening journal., 1888-05-22
SOUTHERN PREsBKTERHANs.
Prospect Of n LIVELY Time over a
Minister'S Belief In Evolution.

Prospect OF Lively Time over n
Minister'S Belief IN Evolution.
BALrImoRE, Nay 21.-Tne General AS
sembly Of fhs Southern Presbyterian
Church met thia morning. The announce
ment that the complains or Rev. Or. James
Woodrow against the action OF be Eynod
OF Georgia In sanctioning ha removal from
a theological institute because OF his ideas
on evolution, Attracted many who would
otherwise have taken lees interest in ahe
regular business proceedings
DR.. Woodrow in presenting bis case
charged his prosecutor, DR.. Adams, with
iusincerity, end being actuated NOR. by
personal hostility than by any desirs 20
serve the Interests CT the church. He read
the Judgment Of the Synod of Georgia. an.
nulling the verdict Of the Presbytery OF
Augusta, which acquitted him, and then
proceeded at some length 10 analyze the
evidence against him. Whsn he had Rot
well into his statement an adjournment
took place u1til tomorrow, when two
hours win be lowed DR.. Woodrow TO sum
up his argument
Evening journal., 1888-05-22
BUsY soENE ON rHE RRD oLAx.
The Point where fhe B. & o. no ads
I'm Delaware Cross.

BY Letter TO EVENING JouRxAn.
MARsHALLToN, Del. May 22.-From
the figures of the railroad books this
Ia the most important station for gem
eral business on the Landenburo
branch OF the B. &. o. r. r. The old
Marshall rolling mill, now owned and
operated by r. Bringhurst has in
creased It's capacity and added new
plant at least ten-fold since 1878, when
the village, now containing over 600
inhabitants, did not contain 100 persons
and only few dilapidated dwellings.
Marshallton being only Is minutes by
rail from Wilmington Is miles), many
nnd on account of cheap rents, good
water and healthy nelghborhood that
IL is both convenient and economical
TO reside here while doing business in
Wilmington.
The Kiamensi Wooden Go. Is mill and
the village OF Kiamensi are adjacent
10 Aarshallton. The woolenl factory
runs with the regularity OF clock.work
the whole year round, giving EMPLOY
ment at remunerative wages to many
men and girls. Four daily mails ac-
commodate both Kiamensi and Marsh.
alton. Kiamensi station on the main
line of the B. & o. Il. r. enables
o1e to leave or reach here at almost
any hour Of the day or night. Two
schools, one church on. E) and three
mixed stores, are found in the com
nunity. A miiliner with -dreas'makinR
and a shoemaker would do
wsll to locate here.
Evening journal., 1888-05-22
FOneHnY nv a Young NAN. /.
Ae Uses HIS Mothers Name ana
InInnn nIIn unlI a fan-.n.--1-

AAe Uses HIS Mothers Name ana
Jumps Hls HaiI Afterwards.
A few days ago William Springer. who
formerly conducted patent medlclne
store at a02 Market St., requested Frank
hcVaugh Of MIL Greek hundred 10 accent
an accommodation note from him 10 the
amount Of $3.50. MoVAugh refused 10 do
90, unless Springera mother should
also sign the note. This young Springer
agreed 20 gel done, and 10 short time ha
returned With the note signed as requested.
de then took II to the Farmers' BANK. bpk
she bank refused TO discount IL Springer
however returned TO Mcvaugh and told
him that the bank had placed the note 40
bis credit and requested q check
for the amount. ThIa McVauuh
made out to springer's mother. Sarah
Jane Springer, Springer forged Ais
mothers name to the check end obtained
the money. Upon inquiry at che bank Nc
Waugh discovered that the note had NOT
been discounted, and upon further
investigation u wa developed that
both OF his mothers signatures
were fsrgeriea McVaugh at ouen
took cut a warrant aud Sprinsax
was arrested yesterday morning by Consta-
bic Carey at his home. 0lS Van Buren, Sf.
He was taken to Justice Bertolette's Office
where be was released On bail, Samuel
Finley becoming his boudsman. His trial
was set for O'Clock last evening, but I'm
the meantime Springer had "jumpedn his
bail and ne is now out Of the city.
Evening journal., 1888-05-22
GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
The PresbyserIans Have an Emsnr-
esting session Yeeenwdmw

esainE session Yesterday.
PHILADELPHIA, May 20 After dsvo-
"onA1 exercises, led by Rev J. NJ. Hutcbin-
aon OF New Albany, Ind the fourth dsy's
session OF the Presbyterian General As
aemoly was opened. A despatch was rsaa
signed by Moderator J. ] Bullock gror,
shs Southern General Assembly now rrass-
ing 10 Baltimore. 10 broughs 'sfraterual
greeting" and prayer that she Northern
General Assembly increase and abound "a
ioye toward each other and all Taen.
Ihe Presbyteriaus then tarned khesAs at
sention to President Cleveland and an.
pointed committee TO confer With min,
curing MS visit here upon the Insiian quc@
s'on' ~ tnis connection ths Rev Dr Mac
inbosh said be had authority 20 efnsA ssha&
tne Southern Assembly accepted .wIsss
pleasure and thanks wlstar Morris'a nolss,.
invitation for reception next Wears.,sasr
AFTERNOON, at which they win have tha
nonor OF meeting President and Mrs. Clevs-
land. The southerners also formally ac-
cepted by resolutions several other Philn-
oeiphia invitations, and stated that wher
they came Professor J. J. White Of Covluo-
eon fresbytery would bo their chief mar
shal.
Asser these and many other like com
tnunieations wero listened to the General
assembly began lis days work with the
reading and debating Of the report Of the
standing Committee on Missions for Fraaa-
men, which was presented by Rev n
Charles A. DickeY. The reported abows.1
sne committee bad worked enerReticallv
collecting funds. The receipts for this wear
amounted to Sl3l .65S, which was a gain az
over $4,000 over last years and nesrlv
double the amount collected by the nra-
vious committee. This money did not al
come one way, for s25 coo Of ID was cor
sributed by the freedmen themselves.
The report paid that the credit OF bahia.
Ing aud paying for the Mary Allen semi.
nary belonged almost exclusively 90 the
ladies OF the Church. IL also said thak ana
women contributed $4,000 last year ~
educate and save the colored race The
board OF Missions for Freedmen employs 10
eatecbists, sustains ESQ Sabbath schools and
go churches, employs 20 white and 81 COL
ored missionaries, htsideg As hibs and loe
cDlored teachers.
The annual meeting of the Womeuis Fnr
elgn Missionary SOCIETIES Of the Presbv-
terian Church took place today in Calvary
Church. on Locust ST. Mrs H. b. Mason
OF Troy, n ", conducted the devotional
exercises. Mira. w, IL schenck cf Pbila-
delphia delivered ha address Of welcome
which was followed By an historical sd
dress on the rlse and progress Of their work
By Mrs. B. Douglass Of Chicago Mrs
McCauley q Japan and Mrs Condit Of
California also addressed tbe meeting.
After recess addresses were made by Mas
Mary Parsons Of New York on "WomenAa
Work for Women Mrs. s. c. Perkins Of
Philadelphia. Miss Franks OF Bogota. MRS.
William r. Knox Of New York spoke ON
Japan srd Mr.. Ewing on 'Indian
Evening journal., 1888-05-22
Death of oharIes +. vIsnlIng.
~ Letter 70 EvEsRe JounSA1.

:
MILFORD, Del, May 22.-Charles I.
Fleming died at his residences in this
town on Sunday morning, aged So
years. He had been sick for several
months with Bright's disease, but his
death was unexpected, and be died
sitting 10 his chair.
Mr.. Fleming was a member OF the
last Whig Legislature OF the state, and
since then had been an ardent Repub
licAn. For over so years he made
surveys and did conveyanciug for
Milford and vicinity. and no man
here bad 50 accurate a knowledge as
be OF tho lines and boundaries of town
lots and farms. Mr.. Fleming was
trustae for the weil-known Potter
estate for 20 years, but resigned few
years since because he disagreed with
the policy Of Chancellor Salisbury.
He was many times elected commits.
sioner of the town OF Milford and held
many offices Of honor and trust. His
life was without repraach and he had
the general esteem Of the community.
On matters Of local history Mr.
Fleming was an authority, and bis
contributions Of data to the new
history Of Delaware were numerous.
He left wife, but no children.
Evening journal., 1888-05-22
BLACK SILKS.

Wonderful values at so, rs
cents and $1.OO a yard. Just
look at them and when you
are at the counter ask to see
our Black Rhadames at rs
cents q yard. Also the rich
and beautiful Golden Brown
Rhadames in three different
shades; special drive at sc
cents q yard. Now don't 90
to Philadelphia and pay S1.00
a yard for the same goods.
Evening journal., 1888-05-22
OBITUARY.
a. Wilson Norris o, PhfIadeIpbta-
DeaSh From Hearx nsmea.e

Pc@Ah Erom Hears Disease.
Col. A Wilson Norris, Auditor General
OF Pennsylvania. died at his res dence. ia
Philadelphia. yesterday morning OF pro,.
tration OF the nervous system. He tooh an
active part In the proceedings OF tho Ra
publican State Convention on April 10 last
a Few days later be became IN and had
since heen ccnnusd 90 his bed. d. Norris
Was born at lewiston. Pa, in and was
educated at Georgetown Il lsee. Ha
served through the War OF the 4 ,ellion n
tue 10Th Pennsylvania volun ,ers and
reached the rank OF captain. He Aractised
law in Philadelphia until 1875, when be was
elected to the State Senate. 10 1854 ba
was appointed United States Pension
agent by President Arthur aud held The M.
sltlon until the accessIon OF President
Cleveland. Ia 1886 he was nominated hv
she Pennsylvania Republican Convention
for Auditor General. He was elected IL
the succeeding election and took ofllee ~
January ], 1857. He was popular cam
paign orator and his services were n Al.
mand all over the State.
Mrs. Sawyer. wife OF Unitea stata,
Senator Sawyer. died yesterday AZ Wash.
inaton, d G. She had long been an Invalid
and for the last six months had been con-
lined to her room. The immediate cause a
death was paralysis and heart failure
Funeral services will bc held at the Wash.
ington residence ON Monday. and tha IN.
torment viii be at the family home 10 wis
consin.
The wife OF Professor Gregory, OF Glrnrd
College, dropped dead yesterday morninS I
while attending the meeting OF the (
Woman's Presbyterian Mission IA the
chapel OF Calvsry Presbyterian Church
Apoplexy l. supposed 30 be the cause Of
the eenth.
Evening journal., 1888-05-22
Cnrd.

We desire to call the attention Of the
readers Of the JOURNAL to the fact that
the Delaware Printing Company"
224 Market St, are successors to the
James & Webb Company, and are
Printers, Stationers, Book Binders, and
makers Of Blank Books. That they
have greatly enlarged and increased
the facilities Of the old house, aud are
prepared to fiH al orders with prompt
nasa
Evening journal., 1888-05-22
HiIminrtnnu uarI,nr

Tho barge Sauntsrer brought n in.a ~
barrels to the william Bsa and Sons Co. =
Hour mills this morning The schoonern
Alaska and Annie Draper are unloading
cargoes Of white and yellow cora at the
same mills.
Az the Harlan and Holliupsworth Co. =
yard yesterday the steamer Republio wea
taken out o. TIE dry dock. and the steamer
Tlacoteltan Of Vera Cruz put in ana her
bottom examined. Repairs will be made
to the Tlecosalsan later on. The City on
Worcester Will be put in the dry dock 70.
morrow.
Evening journal., 1888-05-22

Ross has removed from 116 Market
st. to his new store 210 Market with a
large stock of latest styles of Hats,
White Shirts, Neckwear, Hosiery, Un-
derwear and Notions at the lowest city
prices. Money returned if goods are
not satisfactory.
Evening journal., 1888-05-22
A Schooner Ashore.

By Letter TO the EvENIsG JouRNAL.
LEwEs, DEL. MAY 22.-The schooner
Hattie Z. Barber. laden with soft coal from
Philadelphia fer Bangor. Me-, went ashore
on BrandyW inc saoal early on Sunday
morning. The wrecking steamer North
America went 20 her ussistancs ard sue
ceedei in pulling her ctf, She was towed
into the Bre0kwater.
Evening journal., 1888-05-22
Tea..naoniaI senan1.

The Choral Club at their meeting last
night decided 20 tender nayor Rhaads
benefit as q compliment and testimonial Of
their appreciation OF bis services in train
ing shem. Tbs entertainment will take
placs during June at the Opera House, the
club rendering the Chimes Of Normandy. y
Evening journal., 1888-05-22
Deeorasion Dav prenar.,,on.

The joint committee from the Grand
Army Posts on Memorial Day, viii meet
this evening at the headquarters OF Dupont
Post at 10th and Market sts A full at
tendance is requested
Evening journal., 1888-05-22
LiGhtGlStGin G Hart.
226 MARKET ST.

We have had extraordinary
good luck in disposing of our
Spring Dress Goods despite the
unfavorable weather, and the way
we account for it is that we are
giving splendid value.
Shrewd buyers will find some
splendid bargains in our estab-
lishment. We give the consumer
what we advertise. We guaran-
tee everything we sell. We
handle no questionable goods.
Look at our bargains this week
and be convinced.
Dress Goods all reduced in
price. Some exceptionally fine
bargains offered in broken assort-
ments. ASK for the 46-inch Hen
rietta for SO cents a yard.
worth S1.25.
Muslin Underwear, a large and
varied assortment. Ask for the
Muslin Skirts with three inch
embroidery rufEle, price 60 cents.
Embroidered yoke Chemise only
SO cents ; a great bargain.
Our Silk Department is filed
with all the novelties Of the
season. See the good Black Silk
we are selling for $1.00 a yard
wear guaranteed.
Mems Peperall Jean Drawers
in 46 different sizes, regular
pantaloon shape, price 48 cents a
pair. Mems Balbriggan Shirts
for 25 and so cents each.
In our Upholstery Department
you will find some splendid value
in stamped Splashers, Tides,
Scarfs. &c, at prices surprisingly
low.
White Goods in endless variety
and at prices that speak for
themselves.
1t would require several pages
to enumerate the many good
things and bargains offered by
us. We must be content with
you to call and convince
yourself. We will promise you
lowest prices, polite treatment
and splendid value. Bargains in
all our different departments.
TsoLLoLs o. TT i
Evening journal., 1888-05-22

Crayon Portrait and Frame with the
dozen Cabinets at Cummings's Gallery,
302 Market st.
Evening journal., 1888-05-22
ASTONISHING
Bargains !
PANIC PRICES.

A splendid opportunity to
buy dry goods at the lowest
prices yet. On account of
the lateness Of the season and
the precarious weather we are
having from day to day, bust
ness is not as good asit usual.
ly ls at this season of the
year. Complaints are heard
from ali parts of the country
that business is dull. Every
truthful merchant will admit
that trade is not as active as
it should be for the month Of
May. As we are caught with
a very large stock of new,
fresh and desirable goods on
hand, and as as we need q
great deal Of money about
this time, we have decided to
make things hum by making
goods SO very cheap that peo-
pie cannot help buying if they
are in need at all. 1t will pay
every shrewd cash buyer Of
dry goods TO visit our store
early and often, as we are dis
playing grand bargains every
day. CROSBY & HILL.
/ case Of beautiful Crinkle
Seersuckers, all cream, at 3
cents a yard.
/ case of elegant Crinkle
Seersuckers. Fancy styles,
very attractive goods, at 5
cents a yard.
l lot half wool Corded
Dress Goods to be closed out
at s cents a yard ; worth 20
cents.
] lot Stevens single width
Plaid Wool Suitings, 10 cents
a yard; worth 25 cents.
AT our Dress Goods Coun.
ter may be found lots Of bar.
gains which we have not space
to tell you about. We must,
however, mention q lot of
Evening journal., 1888-05-22

A first-class dinner and supper, Csc.
Come one, come all, to the Peoples
Cafe, Bareford, 80 and Market.
Evening journal., 1888-05-22
The nHnxoraIrxRoorn

Is booming and 80 are the three B B q
Cigars for sale by II. F. Bourbon &
Bro, wholesale and retail, 210 w. cd.
Evening journal., 1888-05-22
Beautiful ChaIIieS.

Elegant designs. very choicest
styles. A most attractive and
stylish dress material st 10
cents a yard.
Evening journal., 1888-05-22

Hall Stands, new and cheap designs,
at johnson & BarnhilIs, 207 Market st.
Evening journal., 1888-05-22

The best is the cheapest. Try L. & G.
-four, sold by Nichols, 9th and King.
Evening journal., 1888-05-22

Try Kansas City Hams, 10c. ID. Pow
dermaker Bros, 705 w. sth ST.; 507
KING st.
Evening journal., 1888-05-22
spurgeon az vour noor.,

Do not forget the lecture to night at
Bethany Baptist church, Elm and Jack
son SITS.
Evening journal., 1888-05-22
The weashar.

For Delaware and Maryland: Tair
weather, slightly warmer. followed bT
local rains and northeasterly wlndE
Evening journal., 1888-05-22
They FIT.

No trouble with our cloth.
ing, no bother, no necessity
for messenger boys, or the ex-
changing of goods. We are
sure of a fit before you are
allowed to leave our store.
N. Especial favors to
=. A. K. Il en-. Best suits $8
and $40.
Evening journal., 1888-05-22
q standlng up % date Is as foIloNl
ASSOCIATION.

Wilmington Clearing House,
The Exchanges OF the Wilmington banks
at tha clearing house this morning, wers
$107, 2l5 IS, and the balances $40 02S o6.
Evening journal., 1888-05-22
GO As YOU PLEASE.

II a "pe7estrisn'' yoa can walk ard IL
will pas you. " you prefer to ride you
viii save more than ear fare 60 AZ
you please, but 70 to 206 Market St,
above Seco d. See the display OF Foot
wear for every purpose.
Three des.rab grade Of mems Con.
gress and HOOK I.aes Shoes.
Sec sur iaeomparab'e s. 90 Shoe.
See our unsurp sss1 $3.50 shoe.
See our cant Be bert 500 Shoe.
Each The best at the pric, and You
viii say so when you ser them.
Three desirable grades Of Ladies' Kfi
Button Boots.
See our Kid go1 ct So 90, worth 500
See our Kid Boots at $3.50. usual price
See our KID Boots at $780, sold else
where for $40
Several ha gsins lots Of Boys Shoes
Money refunded fer any purchase not
satisfactory.