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Evening journal., 1889-03-21
CITY NEWS IN BRIEF.

Yesterday was the first day Of spring.
The park guard are doing good work in
keeping bad characters out of the park.
The store of S. A. Crippen at No. s
East Second street has been closed by
Sheriff Allen.
Department Commander Peter r
Ayars and staff will visit Post No. ia.
9. A. R., in Philadelphia, next Monday.
James Twaddle, crazy man. was
arrested and brought to the police station
this morning He win be sent to the
almshouse.
The Street Commission has been
ordered to build fifteen-inch sewer from
the Christiana to point 75 feet above
Front street.
Dennis j. Mention, Jr., had his hea
severely cut at the Harlan and Hollings
worth Company's works Yesterday by a
falling brick.
The funeral of Francis Robinson win
take place to morrow morning at the
Friends Meeting House, Fourth and
West streets.
The Pusey and Jones Company shipped
a carload of paper machinery to tle
Carew Manufacturing Company, Holyoke
Mass, yesterday.
The Harmony Literary Society held its
regular meeting last evening at No. 91s
Orange street. The usual literary pro
gram was rendered
Professor w. w. Birdsal. formerly Of
this city, lectured at Friends Meeting
House, Fourth and West streets. this
afternoon. on Boys Rights.
A party Of Wilmington gunners. who
went to Franklin City, Va, on Monday
were unable to shoot on account of the
storm, and return ed last night with two
birds that looked like duck.
The merchants and business men Of the
city will hold a meeting in the rooms OF
the Builders Exchange tomorrow after
noon. Among other measures that of the
tax on manufacturers will be discussed
George T. Colt, agent for the Union
News Company in this city, has resigned
to accept position as assistant manager
of Thompson's Palace Circus. Robert M.
Irwin of Oxford, Pa, will succeed him
at the news stand.
An apron Bazaar will open this even
ing at w. L. Bucks residence, No. 1881
Lincoln street. and continue for three
evenings. Refreshments will be on sale.
The proceeds win go for the purchase Of
an organ for Goodman Chapel.
Evening journal., 1889-03-21
wlewAM, coNcLAve AND CASTLE

Chester Castle, No. 90, X. q. f.. win
visit Brandywine Castle, No ii. Of this
city, tomorrow night. The visitors win
be escorted by their hosts from the
station to the lodge room at Tenth and
Market streets.
A secret session Of the Grand Lodge Of
Delaware, Independent Order Of odd
Fellows, was held at the hall, Third and
King streets, last evening. The out.of.
town delegates were Thomas Smith OF
Laurel, George M. Stevens Of Smyrna.
and William Ellison Of Camden, N. ].
An adjourned meeting OF the Most
worthy Grand Conolaye Of Heptasophs
or seven Wise Men, of Delaware was
held last evening. The representatives
70 the Supreme Concave that meets in
Baltimore on April 2, were instructed 10
urge the passage OF law making the
funeral benefits of the order 5000
Evening journal., 1889-03-21
GEORGETOWN NEWS.

Special Correspondence EVENING JOURNAL.
GEoReETowN. Del. March 81.
Mrs. Harriet B. Niven is very i'll at her
residence in Market street.
Miss Rachel Barker of PHILADELPHIA is
visiting her daughter, Mrs. George
Taylor.
Levin Salisbury, route agent between
Philadelphia and Crisfeld, is home on a
short vacation.
The Georgetown Cornet Band held a
meeting on Monday night preparatory to
reorganizing with new members.
Wilbur F. Marvel of Newark. and
Delaware Marvel of Showell's Station. are
visiting their parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Hiram Marvel.
A slight fire occurred at Hiram 7.
Downings house a short distance from
town. A wood house was burned from
ashes carelessly thrown out.
We have had three days of very bad
weather, nothing but rain, snow, mud
and slush. 1t does not seem much like
gentle spring. Yet the almanac SAYS
spring begins to-day.
Seven prisoners, three women and four
men, all colored, were brought to the
jail on Tuesday night. They are charged
with having stolen a sloop. The parties
are from Baltimore hundred, near Ocean
View.
A number of persons have applied for
the position of postmaster, but no one ht
the slightest idea as to who will get it
It would be well if the present postmas-
ter, ID. S. Purnell, and assistant, Frank
Donovan, would remain as they are well
liked by ALL
Frank Bacon and wife, and G. E. Bacon
and wife were called to Laurel yesterday !,
by the death of their brother, Roland
Bacon, who shot himself through the
heart at 10. 30 a m, in his fathers store
room. He was suffering from great
mental depression, having been drinking
heavily for several weeks.
Evening journal., 1889-03-21
MARINE MATTERS.

The steamer Reliance is at the Pusey
and Jones Company's wharf for repairs.
No steamer crossed Chesapeake bay. be-
tween Norfolk and Cape Charles last
night, on account Of the storm.
The tug G. worrell of the Delaware
and Chesapeake Canal line is on the
Pusey and Jones Company's railway for
repairs.
The schooner Minnie II. Smithers is at
the Diamond State Iron Company s wharf
for load of railroad material for. Ports.
mouth, Va.
The schooner Isaac T. Hilyer is unload.
ing cargo of yellow pine timber at
George w. Bush and Sons Lumber Com
panys wharf
The schooner Mary A. Hood left the
Walton and Whann Companv's wharf
yesterday with load of phosphate for
Charleston, S. @.
The steamer City of Chester was taken
OIL the railway at Enoch Moores shipyard
Yesterday. aud the steamer Clio of the
LricssoA lA-4e pat On.
Evening journal., 1889-03-21
MunicIpaI Court.

Joseph Townsend was fined S. and
costs at the City Court this morning for
disorderly conduct in the Novelty
Theatre
The cases of William c. Martin and
Abram Peters, for building additions to
buildings without first obtaining license
from the chief engineer, were heard this
morning The case of Mr. Martin was
dismissed. Abram Peters showed that
that the addition which he built to the
building OF Seventh and Washington
streets was within the line of an old
addition which he had torn down. The
case was continued in order to let the
city surveyors examine the property and
determine if such is the case
Evening journal., 1889-03-21
Cadet Corps Reception.

The Fair Committee of the Delaware
Cadet Corps was given a reception last
evening at the residence of Major
Shuster, No. S33 Wollaston street. The
committee gave vote of thanks to the
citizens Of Wilmington for their kind
attendance at the fair. They have given
an order to Rock Island Arsenal for their
guns and hope to raise enough money.
with the assistance of the citizens of this
city, to get their uniforms by MAY 81.
when they wish to turn out" to do
honor to our deceased veterans. Among
those present were: Major Shuster. Cap.
tain Myers, First Lieutenant Blest. Sec
ond Lieutenant Taswell, Orderly Sergeant
Lawrence, Sergeant at Arms Kyle and
Corporal Wilkins.
Evening journal., 1889-03-21
MARRIAGE AT chRIsTIANA.
William G. Cook, at One Time a wealthy
Lawyer, Dead-Oth er Matters.
Snacial Cnrresnnndanna Errn-r..1. I1r.n...

Lawyer, Oead-Oth er Matters.
Special Correspondence EVENING JOURNAL.
CHRIsTIANA, Del, March p.
James Lyman who postponed his sale
of personal property sometime ago. until
yesterday, did not have a very favorable
day.
Rev. B. T. Price went to conference
yesterday. Rev. James Scott of Whining
ton will preach at the Methodist church
on Sunday instead of Rev. A. I. Scott.
George Edmanson and Miss Annie
Ruth both residing near Christiana were
married last evening at the residence of
the brides father, Levi Ruth, at Ogleton.
William G. Cook, formerly of this
town, died at the poor house on Monday.
He was at one time wealthy lawyer of
Wilmington, but failed. He then moved
to this town where he resided until he
was taken to the almshouse. He was
Republican in politics and spoke fire.
quently at mass meetings here. The
remains will be inferred at the Presby-
terian Cemetery tomorrow.
Evening journal., 1889-03-21
TEMPERANCE YOUNG MEN.
The Union to Celebrate Its Second Ami
versary Tonight.


The Young Mems Temperance Union
will celebrate its second anniversary this
evening at the Asbury M. e. Church
Third and Walnut streets. The exer.
cises will begin at 7.45 o'clock and Joseph
Cooke, chairman of the anniversary com.
mittee, will preside. William @. Paul
ley, president Of the union, will make an
address of welcome.
The speaker of the evening will be the
Rev. Duncan MacGrcgor, B. b., Of Brook
lyn, N. 7. His subject will be "The
Mountain of Fire in American Civiliza.
tion. While in this city Mr.. MacGreqor
VIII be the guest of Charles w. Rowland.
The choirs of Brandywine M. e. Church
and Of the Franklin Reformatory Home
OF Philadelphia win assist in the
vocal exercises while the literary exer-
clses will be given by local talent. Revs.
y; " Buddington of Bethany Baptist, and
William p. Swartz of Central Presby-
terrain churches viii be present.
A cordial invitation to be present is
extended to all, no admission fee will be
charged and the exercises will be inter
esting and instructive.
Evening journal., 1889-03-21
EVENING SESSION.
Warren Athletic Club.

The Warren Athletic Club held it's
regular meeting last evening in its new
rooms. No. 5l5 Shipley street. 1t was
decided to give an athletic entertainment
in the Opera House ON Thursday, MAY 10.
William f. Kurtz will go to New York
on Saturday to attend the meeting Of the
executive committee Of the Amateur
Athletic Union
Evening journal., 1889-03-21
RAILROAD NOTES.

William II. Lambert completed the
measurements for the uniforms Of men
on the Delaware railroad, yesterday.
The passenger station of the B. & O.
X X. at Market street was moved 20 the
new building, yesterday. All trains now
stop at It and do not cross Market street
union meeting Of the Brotherhood Of
railroad brakemen will be held in Phila-
delphia next Monday morning. Several
members of the brotherhood viii attend
from this city.
Evening journal., 1889-03-21
Fell rhronrh the Hatches.

Frank Mccullough, an employe of the
Harlan & Hollingsworth Company had
severe scalp wound cut in his head yes
terday by falling through the matches of
the new steamer Dorchester. Surgical at
tendance was given him at Blockson and
Speer's drug store.
Evening journal., 1889-03-21
A Flat Herring outlonk.

A Delaware City correspondent who is
an amateur punster writes as follows;
The protracted rain storm is depress.
ing to the fishing interests. The catch
OF herring is large, the prices low. A
mild winter brought an Influx of south
ern fish to our large cities, and the out
look for a profitable season here is not
fiat. herring.
Evening journal., 1889-03-21
LAST EDITION
CHURCH MARRIAGE.

Harry G. Shaw and Miss Elizabeth II
Fipps Married at Hanover Church a.
Noon To-Day.
Harry @. Shaw of Chicago and Miss
Ehzabeth 7. Fipps of this city were mar
rled at II o'clock to-day ia Hanover Pres
byterian Church, Sixth and King streets,
Dy the Rev. Lafayette Marks, ID. D., pas
tor of the church.
A large number of invitations had been
sent out, and Notwithstanding the storm,
great many friends of the couple were
present. The ushers were Charles A.
Griffith, ]. Frank Keats of Media, Pa. /,
Clawson S. Hammitt and A. R. Jones.
A few minutes before 12 o'clock
Harry Morrow began playing Mendels-
shon's wedding march and promptly at
that hour the bride and groom arrived
Miss Fipps leaned on the arm
of Mr.. Shaw and they were
preceded by the ushers. to tbe
front of the church where Rev DR.
Marks received them. After the
ceremony was performed, DIR. Marks
was the first to congratulate Mr.. and
Mrs. Harry G. Shaw who immediately
proceeded out of the church. the bride
smiling on her many frieuds in the
audience.
She was dressed in light gray travel
ing costume. On the retiring of the
bridal party, TIE organist played the
march from Lohengrin.
Among those present were Mr.. and
Mrs. Cornelius Fipps, Mrs. Nixon and
Mrs Richardson and daughter Alice of
Bridgeton, n. j., Mr.. and Mrs. David
W, Harlan, William NJ Pyle, Misses
Lillian and Agnes Weldie, the Misses
Plerson, Mrs. R. L. Robin
son, Miss Sallie Snodgrass, Mr..
and Mrs. William D. Griffith, Rev. and
Mrs. Lafayette Marks, Misses I. Pedrick,
Mary Pollock, Annie Stewart, Name
Hammitt, Mabel b. Pyle, Lizzie Carpen-
ter, Mrs Jas. H. Semple, Mrs. J. Latimer,
Misses Sallie Hare, Sidney Rumford.
Bessie Mills, Annie Smirl, Charles Baird
and wife, Charles E. Griffith, Thomas
Davis and John w. Lawson Jr
The bride was organist of the Sunday
school and church and teacher in the
Sunday school, and large number of
her scholars and other friends were
present. A reception was held after the
wedding at No. 610 West street. the
residence of the brides parents. At its
conclusion Mr.. and Mrs. Shaw will 90 to
Chicago where they will make their
home.
Evening journal., 1889-03-21
Private sociable.

George Baird, Victor Hughes, Charles
Linyille and Robert Hughes gave a full
dress sociable last evening at Webstor's
Dancing Academy. There were thirty
eight couples present. At midnight
supper was served in William G. Farra's
parlors. Dancing was continued until 2
o'clock this morning.
Evening journal., 1889-03-21
Trosn u Nrntters.

Adjutant-General Richard r Kenny Of
Dover visited Troop last night. The
troop is putting in new cases In the
armory, in which the handsome colors
will be placed. Corporal w. L. Dennis Is
making medal which win be awarded
to the winner Of the competitive drill at
the troops ball on April "a.
Evening journal., 1889-03-21
PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS.

H. g. Mearns of Oxford, Md, is in the
city to-day.
H Foulk has returned from three
weeks visit TO New York.
Theodore NJ. Boher Of Chicago visited
the Builders Exchange yesterday.
Miss Mabel Wilson Of Ohio is the ruest
of Miss Ella Brown, at Ninth and Jeffer.
son streets.
Evening journal., 1889-03-21
The space allotted to our
Upholstery Department

was too limited. We now have
ample room. In this depart
ment will be found Pushes,
all colors, widths, and qualities,
Upholstery Trimmings, Lam
brequins in Tapestry, Plush and
Felt in patterns and by the
yard. Table Covers in Tapes
tries, Plush and Chenille, in all
sizes. Plush Balls, Silk Cords,
Chenille Cords, Banner Rods,
China Silks, Pongee Silks,
Satins. Furniture coverings
of all kinds and prices. Wood
and Brass Poles for Windows,
Doors, and Brass Rods for
Sash Curtains. Satisfaction
guaranteed. Prices the low-
est.
Evening journal., 1889-03-21
Patents Received and Applied For

Charles E. Kemble of this city has been
granted letters patent on twine holder
and paper bag. E. A. Robinson, dealer in
lamps, of this city, has applied for a
patent for lamp lighting device. The
invention consists Of two iron steps and
a clamp to be attached to the lamp post.
Evening journal., 1889-03-21
Grimth -Tatman.

Stanly 0. Griffith of Salem, Ohio. was
married to Miss Lulu L. Tatman. ON
Tuesday evening at the residence of the
brides parents. No. 619 East Seventh
street, by Rev. j. E. Bryan. Edward
Griffith was best man and Miss Maggie
Tatman, bridesmaid. Mr.. and Mrs. Grif-
fifth started yesterday for there future
home in Salem, o.
Evening journal., 1889-03-21
,JeHeris-yance.

Lawrence 7. Jefferis and Miss Lizzie
II. Vance were married last night at the
residence of the brides parents, No. 915
West Eighth street, by Rev. Thomas r.
Mcdowell of the Lower Brandywine
Church. Guests were present from Cen
treville, Del. Camden, n j., and Phila-
delphia. Miss Blanche Weldin PLAYED
the wedding march. Mr.. and Mrs. JEFF
ferris will make their home at No 500
West Tenth street.
Evening journal., 1889-03-21
United Services.

The third of the united lenten services
will be held this evening in the old
Swedes' Church, commencing AT 745
o'clock. All the city clergy will he
present, and the sermon will be preached
by Rev. DIR. Littel
Evening journal., 1889-03-21
NationaI RanI. of contesriIle. Pa.

The National Bank Of Coatesville, Pa
VIII start into operation on Monday, hav-
ing received its charter. The president
rs Samuel Greenwood. The bank will
start with M. w. Pownall as cashier. and
Ellis III. Doan as boolxkeeper
Evening journal., 1889-03-21
stigers-Starr,

Charles l. Stigers and Miss Jane Starr.
both Of this city were married on Tues.
day evening, March A, by Right Rev.
Leighton Coleman, d. d., LII. D., at his
residence.
Evening journal., 1889-03-21
Now is the Time to Buy.

Come prepared to make your Sc
lection as the choice lots are going
and you can secure one Of them with
but S5.
The Train will leave Wilmington
Depot, Front and French streets at
2.30 o'clock.
Tickets win be distributed at the
Station.
Plans and full information can be
secured at this office.
The Office will be open this
(Thursday) evening until $50
o'clock.
Evening journal., 1889-03-21
wIlmlngton oaear,ng aouse

The exchanges of the Wilmington banks
at the clearing house to day were: Clear
dngs, Fl44, Ball. 3d. Dalsnces, ass, 9g5.0l.
Evening journal., 1889-03-21
washington street nrarkst so1a

The Washington street market was
sold to-day by L. w. Stidham & Son
auctioneers, to William F. Seeds for
81 600
Evening journal., 1889-03-21
Missions, 'Ils 800; conference claimants,

Missions, 500; conference claimants,
$50. -'s'
Statistical session was held at 10
O'Clock when the collections Of the year
were handed in and reports of statistics
were made to the committee.
AT ~ o'clock the business session ad-
lourned by limitation of time. The long
metre doxology was sung and the mem.
oers and audience dismissed by the bene-
uic1lon, pronounced by Bishop Foster.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
AT P. m the anniversary Of the Con.
ference Historical Society was held. Rev.
p; -; r. Price is president Of the society.
ms organization was formed at the
sixteenth session of the conference held
az aspury Church, Wilmington
Before introducing the program of the
afternoon Rev. Mr.. Price read an address
on methodism, its progress and evangel.
izing influence, and the widespreading
influence Of Methodism as taught and
ence.
A history of the NJ. E. Church was read
py Rev. r. W. Todd, author of Meth
odlsm Of the Peninsula" the first install.
ment of which viii be found in the Daily
this morning.
A. Cowgirl Esq, OF Dover the custo-
dian Of the society, was introduced and
exhibited relics of the organization
among which were FIVE old Bibles
a bound volume of the American
Magazine of 1870, the Sunday
Services in North America, volume
published in 1884, presented by Sarah p.
Mason OF smyrna, who also presented the
First Discipline; the minutes of ali the
early conferences, presented by | I.
Matthews Of Snow Hill minutes of the
entire church for the year 1915, presented
by Rev. Isaac Jewell; a steel watch
chain, which was the property of Bishop
Asoury, presented by Mr.. LeCorhpte Of
Cambridge.
EVENING SESSION.
At 13O o'clock tonight large audi
ence attended the anniversary of the Sun
day School Union, Tract and Bible
Society. Rev. j. T. Van Berkalow was
chairman of the evening. Addresses
were made by Rev. j.. L. Hurlbutt of
New York, and Rev. Thomas Myers Of
Baltimore.
Nearly all the members of the confer
ence are now In town
The weather to day has been raining
and disagreeable, keen northeast wind
blowing, and many have been kept away
from the sessions in consequence.
Evening journal., 1889-03-21
Rain Fall.

The rainfall from o'clock Tuesday
morning until o clock this morning was
l.0s inches.
Evening journal., 1889-03-21
No Capital Required.

The easy terms Of sale bring
these Lots within the reach Of all,
and allows any one who can save but
five dollars per month to become the
owner Of real estate, which will
double in value before it is paid for.
Take nobody's word for it but 60 see
the land. 1t will sell itself, it
recommends itself to every one.
Evening journal., 1889-03-21
Spring Weight Cloths.

A beautiful variety in hand
some and confined styles, beau
tiful goods, for Ladies, Misses
and Children's Coats, and at
prices that are sure to please.
Evening journal., 1889-03-21
HOLLY OAK.
And by
Monthly Payments
of $500 Each
1ou can soon become
Your Own LandIovd

After ample time is allowed for
examining the property a sale Of
Lots will be held in the "Holly Oak
Cottage" which will be open for the
accommodation Of the visitors.
Evening journal., 1889-03-21

These garments are tailor
made and they are perfect fit
ting.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-10-11
THE CONDITION IN THE FIRST
WARD

THE CONDITION IN THE FIRST
WARD.
A rather serious condition Of things ex-
lists in the First ward, where tweuty-one
cases Of dipbtheria snd Eve deaths are re-
ported during the past month or so. The
First ward school will doubtless be closed
ill the danger is passed. In certain parts
Of the ward the sanitary condition is
serious, as will be seen from the detailed
description of the state Of affairs in that
locality in another column, which showing
Is far from creditable to the city.
That the csss-pools and oveItl)wing and
leaking privy-vaults in that locality should
have been allowed to remain in such con-
diiion by the health authorities is surpris-
irg. Although the health officer has been
vigilant snd careful in discharging his
duty, he has been seriously handicapped
by the lack of proper facilities to carry out
bis work. Daring the present year, Of the
4. 500 vaults IN the eity, but 700 have been
cleaned.
Toe sanitary condition Of the Fins. ward,
nad it's results, are a warning 10 the author
tiles 70 20 to work at once, without
further parley, to provide proper facilities
for disposal OF the city's offal and the
preservation Of the pu lie health. The
present state of affairs is disgracefal, to cay
40 more.
Especially in the First ward there should
be 5 Wholesale and radical renovation.
This ia the oldest part Of town and the Gus
tom has been, when vault became full 10
cover it over With a few feet Of dire and dig
a new one. Some OF the yards there have
i've or six sucd vaults in them. Toe
drainage 10 from these vaults to the dwell
ipgs, in many instances, aud in such cases
the sanitary condition may be imagined.
There is no need Of serious or general
alarm. Of course. FOR the disease is coz
faed 20 comparatively smAu portion Of
,he ward and can be eisily handled and
stamped ont if the authorities will take
hold Of it in the proper manner, promptly
and vigorously, which they must do.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-10-11
MARTINS FERRY.

The Y. NJ. @. A. has secured about enc
thousand dollars from the business men Of
our clty snd this added 90 the subscription
makes almost two thousand dollars-tne
required amount. Mr.. Fulton, who has
been looking after the interests Of the as
ISOLATION. has notified State Secretary
Gordon, who is expected here any day TO
complete the organization Of the assOeia-
ton they only iced two or three more
names, and as theTe are quite number
that want to sign there will be no trouble
10 raising the required num6es.
ST. Dean, who has been lately ap-
pointed revenue collector for this district,
will remove the Office from Steuoenviiie,
,shereii has been for the last twenty years,
20 this city on next Monday. Steu0en-
ville's loss will be Martins Ferry's gain.
JOS. Mediu will remove his shoe store
from Washington street mp into the room
occupied by DR.. ]. W. Darrah, VINO will
occupy the room that b f Brady now
has. B F. Brady will move INTO the new
Opera House building
The contractors, Cochran & Maloney,
have about flushed the laying OF brick On
Hanover street grade and Will commences
rolling to-day and get the balance Of the
stree. in shape foI paving.
Al Van Pelt ard wife left yesterday
sor Pit,-burg to take in The Exposition. He
is OIL on a two weeks yacstion and Mr..
Arthur Thomas Is manipulating the keys
in nis Absence.
The C., L. * W. are short OF cars, 81 IL
most every road west OF PittsbuTg, they
havisg an order in yesterday iOr about ten
more than they could supply.
Lisut James Kerr, Jr, Of the U. 5. A.,
a former Martins Ferryite, has had bis
commission changed TO Fort Russell, IN
Wyoming Territory.
JB. Gillespie, general agent Of the
PENNSYLVANIA Co aud wife, left Yesterday
for New NO rk City on a dying trip On bus
intss.
James Means. Jr.. Of Steubenville, o.