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Evening journal., 1888-12-07
AN IMPORTANT SESSION.
Rev. II. II. Cook ID. d., 81 this CITY. Az.
tends "a Meeting in washington.

Rev. r. II. Cook, ID. d., 81 this CITY. Az.
tends "a Meeting In Washington.
On Monday last Rev. Richard B. Cook
d. D., of this city, attended the meeting
Of number az representative Baptists.
constituting the Board Of the National
Educational Society at Washington. d
Y. There were gentlemen present from
all parts of the country Among them
were; Judge Wayland Of Connecticut
Judge Buchanan Of New Jersey; Pro
lessor Harder OF Yale College, Rev. ]. A.
Smith, d. d.. Of Chicago. III. Rev. r
\. Eaton. D. D., Of Louisville XIV. Rev
Il. L. Moorhouse, d. d.. Of New York
Rev. r. b. Cook, D. ~. Of this citv.
Rev. A. E. Woods, d. d.. Of BROOKLYN.
Hon. II. X Elyson, editor of the De.
spatch, Richmond Va and others. ] G
willing, l.. L. D. of ColumbianTniv
presided; Professor O. T. Mason IL
Smithsonian Institution acted as score.
tary. The board met for the purpose Of
considering educational matters in the
denomination Matters of considerable
inheritance were transacted IN a harmon
ious session which last nrom s to u
Q COCK. Action WAS taken. Mnicn ina,
lead TO the founding of university ut
an early date as well as the wise direc
ton Of large sums for educational pur
poses throughout the land
Evening journal., 1888-12-07
The Coming. Iii snle.

z. I. Rice, Jr., architect, Of this city.
has about perfected his plans for the
decorations of the doll sale for the benefit
Of the Homeopathic Hospital. which win
be held December 10, IA and is, in Insti,
tute Hall. One Of the most unique and
attractive designs is the Chimney
Corner. with its appropriate fittings Of
andirons, crane, etc. The presiding
genius will be Mrs G. +. Wollaston. with
her competent aids, the Misses Julia Barr
and Ph9be Almond. AS may be pre-
sumed from the name of the fair, dolls
will be one of the principal features. and
the ladies' announce that having bought
the dolls in large numbers they have been
able to get them at wholesale prices and
IN great varieties Of size and quality
therefore they will be able to sell them at
reasonable rates. Among the number
are several mechanical dolls
Evening journal., 1888-12-07
HONOR TO GENERAL KING.
Maryland Republicans Give HIM a Dinne
ut the Hotel Rennert,

nt the Hotel Rennert.
The Republicans Of Baltimore an,
Maryla4d gave dinner last night to Gen
Adam p King, leading lawyer. at til,
Hotel hennert in that city, az which lex
| guests sat down. 1t was a MARYLAND
dinner aud very few invited guests from
the outside were there. They were Con.
gresham Charles A. Boutele Of Maine
Charles Emory Smith of the Philadel.
phia Press; Clayton McMchael of the
Philadelphia North American: Con
gresham William G. Goodloe of
kentucky; James p. Foster, president Of
the League OF Republican Clubs John A.
Piummerof New York Hamilton Dissto1
and Sheriff William r. Leeds OF Phila.
delphia; Anthony Higgins, ESQ. Of this
city Colonel II. L Swords of Washing
ton Alonzo Shotwell of New York
Charles r. Voorhees,, General Joseph f
Jackson, New York, and General NJ. p
Small, United States Army
The diners sat 10 an early hour this
morning to listen to the speeches. The
principal speeches were made by General
Felix Agnus, editor of the Baltimore
American, Congressman Boutelle. A.
Louden Snowden, and others. General
hlhg himself spoke briefly. In speaking
q the company around the table the
Baltimore Sun said
As soon as the tables were occupied
the walters began their rounds with
smoking viands, but above their hasten
ing steps could be heard the buzz OF con
versation Mr. Enoch Pratt was quiet
observer OF the Surroundings. Captain
James Suter, the clerk Of the new court,
was the centre Of an admiring group.
Wesley NJ. Oler chatted with Sebastian
Brown and Major Smith, while Hon.
Anthony Higgins told Senator Burchi-
nal how he downed the Democrats in
Delaware. Captain George B. Creamer,
George r. Baggs and J. Reese Pitcher ex.
changed stories with Colonel Swords and
". W. johnson, Colonel Mullikin told A. |
Y. Stevens all about Eastern Shore poll |
tics. Everybody, in fact, had something |
% tell everybody else, and the converse
tion serdwiched in very harmoniouslv |
with the course"
Evening journal., 1888-12-07
PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS.

Dr. Henry Ridgely Of Dover is in the
city to-day on business.
Councilman Samuel Chambers left on
a cunning trip this morning.
Frank NJ Dunn, editor Of the Dover
index. was in the city to-day.
Charles w Cullen, Esq. Of George.
town is in the city to-day on legal bust
ness.
James L. Woleott. Esq. and Colonel
z. i. Cooper were in Wilmington last
evening to transact some business with
Judge Houston.
G. Fl. Lauer Of the Germania orcbes.
ira was in the city yesterday to instruct
the Grace Church Orchestra. Mr.. Lauer
IS one of the instructors Of the Whining
ton College Of Music.
Emil Gastel. the eminent vocalist Of
Philadelphia, was in the city last evening
de visited the Tuesday Club in company
with y. Dushane Coward Of the vii
mington College Of Music. Mr. Gastel
has thirteen pupils in Mr.. Clowards col
lege.
Evening journal., 1888-12-07
WILL you BE euLLsp
Tricks That win Not. and Shall Not IRE.
vail.

vail
IE Every point Of this article should
be read with marked attention. and The
public should act accordingly.
~ In the first place we want IL dis
tlnctly understood that we cannot be
worked into any pool, OF by any scheme
TO keep up high prices In Wilmington.
or TO suit the ideas OF would be- loud
spreading leaders in the clothing business.
Is We want it distinctly understood
that we are stih striving to build a higher
reputation for what we have already
gained by honest methods.
- furthermore we want it distinctly
understood that we show the public what
Dig profits these flaming. clamorous. non
scnslcal dealers must and DO extort from
the people, to meet their unnecessary and
foolish expenses.
70 We want il distinctly understood
that We don't employ any conductors 10
contriyesdeas or TO introduce schemes te
draw a crowd by any magnificent trans.
formation scenes, or to induce them a.
purchase at outrageous profits
~ BAT we do want il distinctly under.
stood that these would like to-be Lead.
ers can slap on their 40. As and so Ter
cent. profit. but will ever continue to be-
satisfied with our small profit system
adopted November %, 1887.
Cf Now, for instance, you will notice
all wool cheviot pants, marked 81 25:
COM son right direct 10 the Economy Hall,
4Vo Nlarket street, Wilmington, and see
the same identical ones marked - 90
leA will see oyercoats marked SEQ. 90
come right direct 90 the "Ec0nomyiHall "
Wilmington, and see them marledg47 80
l9l VIII see salts marked $1,000 come
right 10 where this directs, the Economy
iAall, and see them marked $l24a0, and
1sr anything yon may need sn the line OF
patronfze Fellheimsr's Economy
s.aii, between Fourth and Fifth streets,
Wilmington, between Rrmforas and |
hcOloskey S hat stores, and you will have |
no occasion 10 regret it.
Evening journal., 1888-12-07
PENINSULA news PARAGRAPHS.

The New York, Philadelphia and Nor.
folk Railroad has ordered 200 new cars "a
meet the demands Of its increasing
freight business.
Arrangements are being made to pre-
sent the opera Little Tycoon in Sails.
bury, Md, sometime during the early
part Of 1889. The entire troupe will con.
sist Of home talent.
Captain Dow Of the bark Edward Cusb.
ing, from Apalachicola for Boston. before
reported. died yesterday at the Break !.
water, OF ehagres fever, and the ensign
OF the vessel was displayed at half mast
Howard Melvin on Wednesday bongbt
the half interest Of Elon f. Hobbs in the
Denton Journal newspaper, and will here.
AFTER be sole editor and proprietor. Mr.
Hobbs has gone to New York to continue
the practice of law.
A large barn on the Samuel Freeman
farm, near Port Deposit. lately purchased
from the Berlin heirs, was burned vester.
day afternoon, with 600 bushels Of wheat
Ihe ire is supposed to have Originated
from steam thresher, as they were en-
gagged in threshing wheat. The insurance
is small, if any.
Evening journal., 1888-12-07
CITY NEWS IN BRIEF.

The pay car Of the B. & o. R, R., wai
In the city to-day.
The new smoke stack of the steamboat
City of Lawrence has been put into posi-
ton.
The musical and literary society of st.
Andrews P. E. Church will give its regu.
program tonight
The three masted schooner Mary ].
Castiner is unloading yellow pine lumber
at Harlan and Hollingsworth's
A great many persons are asking for a
repetition of the Old Folks Concert re-
Gently given at Second Baptist Church.
The congregation of Olivet Presbyter-
ian church will meet this evening to take
action IN the matter Of calling pastor
On account Of the interest in the Christ
mas Market DR.. Thompson's lecture will
90 postponed until Wednesday the 18th at
4 o'clock.
The literary society of Honover Presby-
terrain Church will not give a program
this evening. 1t has been postponed for
one week.
Robert Blakeley, the boy who was
crushed on Eleventh street bridge last
sunday. is slowly recovering, although
ne suffers great deal.
A petition is being circulated for the
pardon Of Prince Mousley convicted
Of assault and battery upon Henry p.
drubb, at the recent term Of court.
Professor William A. Reynolds. lee.
tured on bookkeeping, its Importance"
at the Wilmington Commercial College
last evening. The attendance was LARGE
and the lecture instructive.
A joint time table Of trains between
Philadelphia and Reading via Whining
ton, and between Reading and Washing
ton via Wilmington, has been issued bv
tho 3. d Q. and w. g. n. r. r.
The Boys Loyal Temperance Legion
will give Christmas dinner on Christ
mas afternoon at the temperance head |
quarters, No 800 Market street. .tothirtv
OF the poorest children Of the city.
Rev. T, Snowden Thomas win preach
At Goodman NJ. E. Chapel. Thirteenth
ana Scott streets, this evening. Revival
services are being held every night with /
considerable interest A general invita-
slon Is extended to the Christian En-
deayor Societies of this city to attend
these meetings
Evening journal., 1888-12-07

George Devlin and Henry Miller tho
two men who broke into Hart ana
Brothers. warehouse yesterday morning.
were taken to New Castle last evenipg
and placed in separate cells. Deylin has
an old friend in Big Frank Mccoy. thew
having on former occasions been engaged
in similar expeditions.
When in the cells yesterday Devlin
was talkative to a JOURNAL reporter and
sald that when the truth of the matter
mere would come out he thought the
court would be easy with him.
You have no defense" said the re-
porter.
No, but suppose I was to show had
been caught in a trap"
You do not mean to say you were
brought down here 70 be caughtf"
THAT is just what mean was in
weighed into this.
Evening journal., 1888-12-07

The English Lutheran Mission will
meet this evening in Fletcher Hall. No. 604
Market street, for the purpose Of adopting
constitution and electing church officers
There will be full report of the
work thus far accomplished by the
chairman Of the temporary committee.
All interested in the work Of the missiom
are cordially invited. The installation
OF the pastor VIII take place on Sunday
morning at 1890 o'clock in Fletcher Hall
The sermon will be by DR.. b. Sadtler Of
Baltimore. The services win be bv Rev
William A. Schseffer Of Philadelphia
Evening journal., 1888-12-07
Funeral ID CANAAN Ren.nn-

The funeral Of Captain N. r. Benson
took place yesterday afternoon. Ser.
vices were held at the house at 2 20
o'clock, after which the remains were
taken to the Wilmington and Brandy
VINE cemetery and inferred with Nasons'
honors. st. Johns Commandery. Knight
Iemplars, escorted the remains to the
grave A long line of officers and en-
ployes of The Harlan and Hollingsworth
Company was also in line.
Evening journal., 1888-12-07

The people they are going very fast, the
magic savings banks. Everybody knows
that they will get their moneys worth
here. and find the largest stock of Mems
Boys and Children's Clothing in VIII.
mington. Furnishing Goods IN every de-
scription for Men and Bows. / sell for
cost to draw customers. NJ Movers
one-Price Clothing House, where every,
thing is marked in plain figures. Salts.
faction guaranteed or money refunded
n. W. Cor. Fifth and Market streets
Evening journal., 1888-12-07
An Omcial wish.

Grand Master Workman William H.
Foulk Of the A. o. D. W., paid an official
visit to Wilmington Lodge, No. /. A. o.
y. W, last evening. There were forty
eight members Of the lodge present. The
official and routine business was trans
acted. Addresses were made by the grand
master workman, Grand Trustee A. b.
Jones and other members Of Wilmington
Lodge. The grand master workman
will visit Liberty Lodge next Wednesday
evening
Evening journal., 1888-12-07

For some time past L. P. Buck aud
other owners of the Academy Of Music
have been in negotiations with Philadel-
phia parties for the purpose Of endeavor.
ing to bring capital here to rebuild the
Academy. Up to the present time no
arrangement has been consummated. It
is the intention of the owners. should
they succeed in their efforts, to run
strictly frst-class house. giving nothing
but trst-class attractions In relation to
the strength of the walls, Mr. Buck said
that they had had builders to examine
them, and they had declared that the
walls could not be pushed down
Evening journal., 1888-12-07
Sd. PauI,s Young ponnle.

The Young Peoples Association of St
Pauls NJ. Z. Church gave an entertain
ment in the lecture room last evening
The committee on program comprised
Mrs. E. NJ. Richmond and Miss Sallie Car.
penter. The program was as follows
singing, chorus prayer, Rev. L. E. Bar.
rett; instrumental solo, Miss Kersev
essay. Miss Green; duet, Misses Morrow
and Powick; reading, Mrs. Forbes; in.
strumentd solo, Miss A. M. Wipeett
nute solo, Victor r. Pyle; reading
Miss M. Carpenter: solo, Miss McGill: in,
strumental duet, Misses Bailey and Har.
man; solo. Miss A. NJ Wiggett; solo Cby
request) Miss McGin W
Evening journal., 1888-12-07
"a WEEK IN vENlcE.n
The Second Lecture in the Course AZ
Friends school.

Friends school.
President Edward Il. Magin 81 Swartb-
more College, yesterday Afternoon made
she second address in the course OF lec-
lures at Friends school. His subject
was A Week in Venice, Twenty Years
ago. He gave briefly his trip to tile
various points of interest in that ricinitv
and the delightful change to the city Of
Venice, where far away from the rum
bic of carriages, it seemed like dream
Of some enchanted country. He lamented
the absence Of the old time gondola melo
dies which, as Byron says, are silent.
among the interesting places visited were
81. Mark S Cathedral, a building of mag
niheent splendor the gloomy dungeon
ana he'prison where, in the DAYS of She
dreaded council of ten, prisoners were
doomed the Bridge of Signs, leading 70
the same the council chamber where thu
ten ooncocted their murderous schemes
IN contrast to this scene Of crime. was
the gaety and absolute abandonment and
freedom from crime which pervaded the
brilliant piazza of st. Marks. when at
night the rich and the poor, the high and |
the low moved through to its brightly |
lighted square and gave themselves uD |
TO the enjoyment Of the hour.
Evening journal., 1888-12-07
The Fire Pnlnp Morks Nan.

The new fire pump at the jackson &
sharp Compony's works was tested yes
terday and worked successfully. The
valves were used at the same time and
a steady stream was squirted. The tug
Martha will be taken off the wavs. and
the schooner Rockville put on. The cleo
trio dynamo will be in running order
shortly. Electric light wires are now
being arranged in the office.
Evening journal., 1888-12-07
Booming MIR. Treat

A correspondent writes that the Milford
Chronicle published 2. 600 extra sheets for
fsee distribution to-day, the occasion
being an editorial booming Mr.. Charles
ID. Treat for the United States Senate
The Chronicle which reached this Office
this afternoon confirms the latter part Of
TINS statement. The Chronicle has been
an Independent journal
Evening journal., 1888-12-07
PLEASANT RECEPTION
To Dir. and Mrs. David NJ. Ulrich-The
Guests Present.

To hir. and Mrs. David NJ. Ulrich-The
Guests Present.
Mr. and Mrs. David M. Ulrich. who
We're married on November q. in st.
Johns church, were given reception
last night at the residence of Ii. w.
Moore, No. $40 West Sixth street. About
100 guests were present and a most eniov-
able evening was spent A splendid sup
per was served in the latter part Of the
evening.
Among those present were: DR.. viii
liam B. Ulrich and wife. DR.. E. Harvey
and wife, Mrs. William Ward, Mrs 6.
Harvey, Misses Rena and Clara Ward
Miss May Garside, Miss Mary o. Ulrich.
MISS May Garrett, T. Elwood Clyde and
James r. Bagshaw all Of Chester. Miss
Carrie Bower William Eaton. Horace
Allen, Miss TITLE Bower, Miss Annie
Strahan, DR.. L. H. bravo and George
Stengle Of this city.
Evening journal., 1888-12-07

a very pleasant evening company. com
posed chiefly of members Of the Harmony
Literary Society of this city. was beR Al
the residence of John H Samples at Riy-
erview last evening The evening wa.
spent in singing and playing games. A
well filled table of refreshments receiUad
due attention from the guests. ana il
was long after midnight when they dc.
parted for home.
Evening journal., 1888-12-07
Christian Endeavor Societies.

A quorum did not appear at the meet.
ing Of the delegates of the Societies ~
Christian Endeavor, held in st. PauFs
NJ Z. Church lest night, and no business
was transacted. The meeting adjourned
subject to the call of the executive board
IL Is probable that no meeting will be
called until after January
Evening journal., 1888-12-07
POLITICAL NOTES.

The Y. M. R, c. Of this city win hold
its annual election this evening between
and 10 o'clock,
The Republican Committee Of New
Castle county win meet at 2 o'clock TO-
morrow afternoon al No. $40 King
street.
The Republican First District Commit.
tee, Of this city. will meet on Monday
evening, 730 o'clock sharp, at No. SO
King street, Y. NJ R. c. headquarters.
Evening journal., 1888-12-07

yohn Otto, William H. Brady
ana william Fl. Quinn, referees.
neSru the case of Ashton T. Tatnall.
trustee u OF Edward Tatnall, Jr., vs.. Eliza
harris IN Justice Bertolettes Office this
morning This case was a suit for two
months rent. The referees'gave judgment
LOT the plaintiff for the amount claimed
$U LhcnGs DAVIS, ESQ. represented
the plaintiff. and George Brown. ESQ
the defendant. -4''
Evening journal., 1888-12-07

me Delaware Rod and Reel Association
held Its annual meeting last night in the
room OF the Board Of Education. The
Isilowlng viee'presidents were elected
Eor Kent county, Thomas B. Coursey. I
y, Mills: Z. ii. Bancroft; Sussex. Hon.
Z. L. Martin, Robert Arneu. Thomas
Dasey. Matters relating to FISH protec.
ton and culture were discussed
Evening journal., 1888-12-07
Reception Cards.

Cards are ont for the wedding reception
OF Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Percival al the
Institute Hall, daring the Doll sale newt
week on December IS, IA and IL. The
cards cost ten cents and admit the bearer
to Mr. and Mrs. Percivals home. The
brides presents, which are numerous ana
handsome, win be displayed, and wed.
ding cake to dream on win be sold AZ a
cent a slice.
Evening journal., 1888-12-07
MITE SOCIETY BAZAAR.
Delaware Avenue Baptist Church Ladies'
Open Bazaar.

Open "A Bazaar.
The Ladies Mite Society of Delaware
Avenue Baptist Church opened a bazaar
in the Mccartney & Kenney building.
Fifth and Shipley streets, last evening
Mrs. J j. Whitaker is president of the
committee in charge, and Mrs. Edward
Bratton vice president The tables are
in charge of members of the church, as
follows: Candy, Mrs. Robert Elliott
cake, Miss Murdoch; fancy work. Mrs.
9. A. Cline; aprons, Mrs. John Shake.
speare restaurant, Mrs Thomas w.
Saville; grocery stand, Charles L. Sim.
mons; fish pond, Miss J. Mcmillan; chill
dren's department, Miss Hattie Newlin:
toy department. Miss NJ Casperson
cashier, J. II. Westcott; ticket sellers.
Ellwood n Talley and A. Ambrose. The
restaurant was open to-day from Il a. m.
to ? P. m, and will be opened tomorrow
at the same hours. 1t will be continued
this and tomorrow evenings.
Evening journal., 1888-12-07

The Wawaset Gan Club held its regu-
lar weekly meeting last night. The com.
mittee on the meeting Of the Delaware
Game Protective Association presented
a favorable report, which was adopted
The regular routine business was trans,
acted The club will have a sweepstakes
shooting match open to all corners on
Christmas Day.
Evening journal., 1888-12-07
A Novelty Party,

Miss Cora Blockson entertained large
party OF friends at novelty party at
mo mo. OH washington street last evening.
me early part Of the evening was devoted
70 musical entertainment and the re.
malnder to social amusement. The party
was gwen BY Miss Blockson as a test.
monial to her friend, Miss Corneiia Abbott
Evening journal., 1888-12-07
SUPERIOR COURT ADJouRNs.
A Jury Disagrees- Oyer and Terminer
Court to Convene Next Week.

Court TO Convene Next Week.
The jury in the case Of Peter Rnbl &
Company rs. Baird g. Mitchell tried no.
fore the Superior Count yesterday morn.
ing, came into court at IS o'clock ves
terday afternoon, after having been out
three hours and twenty minutes and
stated that they were unable to agree
upon verdict. They were discharged
K. 2. Fraim, Esq, counsel for Eliza.
betn Dougherty, objected to accepting
property recently purchased by her at
Shallcross avenue and Lincoln street IN
the ground that it was not properly de-.
scribed in the title. The Superior Court
then adjourned without day.
Next Thursday, December 49, the
special term Of Oyer and Terminer Court
will convene TO try the Calhoun rape case
after which the hearing Of remonstrances
70 the liquor applications will be taken
IN
Evening journal., 1888-12-07
LAST EDITION
sEvENTv-FoURTA ANNIVERSARY.
Hanover Sunday School Celebrates
Suitably.

f'uhuay Schoot celebrates
Suitably.
The SuHlay school of Hanover Presby.
terrain Church last evening celebrated its
Seventy fourth anniversary before large
congregation. The exercises were
as follows: Singing, 1.-The Lights
of Home, Valley of Rest, :"
Tent and Mansion, Faithful Until
Death, and THE Everlasting Song. :"
responsive readings, harvest scene,
Rotations, superintendent report, re-
marks by Rev. Lafayette Marks, D. d.,
rain bow exercise, collection, etc.
The superintendent, William NJ Pyle.
read his report which showed the school
TO be ina prosperous condition. There
are 2S5 scholars in the main room and
100 in the infant room, with "a officers
and teachers, makes a total of 439.
The collections in the past year amounted
to SASS; disbursements amounted to
$43l. Last years report showed bal.
anee of $45, with the 81 of this year
makes q total on hand Of 1852. All bills
against the Sunday school are paid. No
deaths We're reported during the wear.
Evening journal., 1888-12-07

@1.-IVI y IttI t,lI hF1 lib -. -. y
ADDITIONAL TRAINS. - -
- bSsAly, except Sunday-Leave DUPONT g.O6 a
90 Il. m. 'AANinkoo@
saturday only leave Reading 1s.0o n ~
arrive ,hirds9oro X p p. m. Leave Dupont i Ia.
IL NJ NeWbridgs " y. m, arrive Wiiminafon
liPe Y. "a. Leave Ne fbridge 70Op m, arrive
. FOR connections al " Wilmington with y w
a 3 r, Rlat Is. a o. ! Vnction viii "a ~
y y = ~ 3 ehadd's Ford junction, with r.. w
n, =. y. ~, &c Coaiesvil e and Waynesbure
with T., g. Il. II. r. and +. ~ RJ, at Readins,
49,. W. I. x. r., see tim Q tables at all
:. =. A1CAusLAND. superinte Ndent
Evening journal., 1888-12-07

Ross has removed from rs Market
street to his new store 210 Market with a
large stock of latest styles of Hats. White
Shirts, Neckwear, Hosiery, Underwear
and Notions at the lowest city prices,
Money returned if goods are not satisfac.