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Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-03-05
cAaIsTIANA ITEMS.

Special Correspondence EvENIE0 JOURNAL.
CHRIsrIANA. March 8.
Miss Louie Currinder is visiting Mrs.
David Leach.
DIR. Peters lost a valuable horse yester
day, which died of congestion of the
kidneys 1t was only six years old and
was an excellent driver.
The NJ +. Sunday school anniversary
of the Missionary Society did not take
place last Sunday evening on account OF
the wet weather. Il will not take place
now until next Thursday evening
There was large freshet in the creek
here yesterday. which surrounded Web
ber's office. -and was very near being in
the postoffice. g. w. Currinder and two
boys tried to cross the creek in a row
boat but were upset by the swift current,
and got a cold bath.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-03-05
"rhe Rain Rem in Torrents.''-oid 5

"The Rain Fell in Torrents."-Old song,
Say Wilson. did you hear that the
Brandywine bank was broken2'
"What2 The bank at Second and Mar
ket streetsY
"No, no, no the bank Of the Brandy
Wine creek. II overlooked. you know.
"Hal Ia Let's take Harrison white
cap
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-03-05

which cannot be beat anywhere !:

Mems Calf Shoes all solid leather $r.so, $r75 $500
up to $500.
Mems Working Shoes all solid leather, $I.oo $l25
Ladies French Kid the best in the city, $3.50 sr7s
up to $3.50.
Ladies Kid and Pebble SLoo $r.a5, $r.5o sL75
Misses Fine Kid Shoes $I.25, $r.5o, Sis
Misses Kid and Pebble, $Loo SI.25, $3.50
Boys Fine Shoes $I25, $I.5o, $L75. $500
Boys School and Working Shoes rs cents $Loo
Rubbers below
Chldrens Shoes at all prices, from IS cents up
All goods warranted money refunded
Repairing promptly attended to.
Evening journal., 1889-10-25
TO FIGHT THE MILK EXCHANGE.
An Interstate Convention of Milk Pro-
dncers at Middletawn.

MiDDLErowN N. Y, Oct 25-Fifty milk
producers Of New York, New Jersey, Con-
necticut and Massachusetts are in convention
here. Edward Knapp, Of Stanfordville,
Dutchess county, was chosen chairman, and
7. +. Barlow, Of Gardiner, Ulster county,
secretary. A resolution was adopted recon-
mending that farmers organize milk produc-
ers union branches at every shipping point
from which New York and other large cities
are supplied. In the afternoon a mass meet
ing was held at the Casino and was largely
attended. W. p. Richardson Of Goshen,
presided. Addresses were made by Walter
B. Pieree, OF Chenango Forks; T. c. Fowler,
OF Por. Jervis, editor of The Orange County
Farmer; II. Merick, editor Of The New Eng
land Homestead, and others There was
great enthusiasm among those present, and
the speakers all urged tho necessity and wis
dom OF organizing local branches.
One Of the best speeches was by Col g. d.
Wheeler, OF Deposit Delaware county, who
aroused much enthusiasm. Mr. Goodenough,
Of Litchfield, Conn. gave good report from
the Nutmeg state, where local organizations
are formed and ready to cooperate with
those OF other states The Milk Producers
union was formed at Oxford, Chenango
county, last March, after the pattern OF the
New England association, which practically
controls the prices of milk in Boston. The
constitution provides Tor local branches Of Il
central union, and the object Of the meeting
here IL to encourage Total organizations in
New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Con-
nectcut and Massachusetts 10 unite in one
central organization which will be powerful
enough TO fight the New York Milk Ex-
change and regulate prices Farmers in this
locality have made many attempts at organ
ization to resist the expressions OF the Milk
Exchange, but oil efforts have failed. They
are now encouraged to believe that the plan
Of the Milk Producers union is practicable
No attempt at regulation OF prices will be
made until localities supplying cities in the
five states named have local organizations
connected with the union. The delegates are
satisfied that good results will follow
Evening journal., 1889-10-25
MORE PENSION LETTERS.
Secretary Mobiles Dismissal OF
Maine Agent Thompson. !,
HIS RESIGNATION WAS REFUSED.

And He Was Dismissed as an Insuborss-
nate Omcer--'I am Boss Here" the
Secretary says-nTr. Thompson's vioIsnf
Reply 90 the Letter.
ALBANY, Oct. %. Secretary Noble in
letter under date Of Oct % to Mr.. W. W.
Thompson, pension agent for the district Of
Maine, refuses to accept that gentlemanh
resignation, but dismisses him in the follow
ing language;
MIR. Mobiles letter
Il beg 10 inform you that your intended
resignation is not accepted; but as you ara
thereby SHOWN TO be both an insubordinata
official and one having opinions Of your own,
hereby dismiss you. am boss here, and
no man shall have s. per month il can find
evidence TO defeat him. No one appointed
In the pension bureau shall be continued who
is hostile TO the rules, which, in my judg-
ment, should be enforced. consider all per-
sons who are unfriendy TO such rules I'M
worthy to be in the service Of the United
States From your letter l am satisfied you
have views Independent Of the decisions OF
this department You are therefore dis
missed. JonN w. NOZZLE, Secretary"
DIR. Thompson's Reply.
Mr.. Thompson at onco sent the following
reply:
Hon. John w. Noble, secretary, etc.
DEAR SIR--Tour favor Just received
Your letter lacks dignity, respectability and
exhibits the writer in his true character !
feel free TO say you are puppet, personally
and officially, sycophMnt and lickspittla
dislike 10 use this language 70 any person
IA official station, and cannot afford to waste
moro postage and time with pen. / shall
send all your letters 70 me and an account of
your dictatorial methods 10 the president
and il he sustains you | shall be confirmed in
the general opinion OF all good people that
you misrepresent the men who made it pos
sible for Benjamin Harrison to insult the na-
tion by putting you In place and power,
which neither your services OF character can
justify, and your continuance ia Office is a
violence 70 every sense of proprety. Thers
can be no usefulness in your further service,
certainly no benefit TO tho people will be de
rived from your persistent slandsr Of betteK
men than you even attempt TO be- or ever
have been. While dismissals are going ON
You are most cOnspicuously worthy OF notice.
The president would consult the public well
fare by letting you return 20 the obscurity
in which he foud you, and for which your
talents best llt you Very respectfully
| yours, ". w. THOMPSON.
Evening journal., 1889-10-25
peNNsYLvANIAls sHIP cANAL.
Governor Beavers scheme-From New
Ynrl InInnh 10 the cur by water.

Governor Beavers scheme-From New
York Inland 20 the Gulf by water.
PfrrsBUNo, Oct 25-The Pennsylvania
and Lake Erie ship canal commission met in
this city yesterday. Governor Beaver was
present and presided Col I. p. Roberts, "a
Pittsburg, was appointed on the commission
IN the place OF Reuben Miller, Esq, who de-
clined TO serve. The permanent officers
elected were John A. Wood, Of Pittsburg.
president; " s. Shallenherger, of Rochester,
Pa, treasurer and Ehen Brewer, of Erie,
Pa, secretary. The advantages to be der
rived from a ship canal connecting Leke Erie
with the Ohio river we're discussed at length.
and maps and charts Of old surveys ex-
amined The amount appropriated for tha
Use Of the commission is only $1,000 and il
is not sufficient 10 meet the expense of q
thorough survey OF the proposed route John
w Goodwin aud Col Roberts will, however.
give their personal attention TO the matter
and the commission viii be able to accom-
plish the duty for which it was appointed.
Governor Beavers idea is to make a con-
tinuous waterway from New York 10 New
Orleans entirely inland by connecting the
Ohio river and Lake Erie canal from Buffalo
10 Albany. He believes that it would be ad-
vantageous from both a commercial and
military point Of view. No committees were
appointed and the commission adjourned 10
meet in Pittsburg at the call Of the president.
Evening journal., 1889-10-25
Lederer.s Two Wives.

NEW YORK, Oct. 25.-George W. Lederer,
the theatrical manager who eloped with and
married Lawyer Richard s. Newcombes
daughter a few days ago, was arrested
in the Union Square theater on an indict-
ment found by the grand jury for bigamy.
Lederer pleaded not guilty. The indictment
against Iederer was found on the testimony
Of two young ladies, Miss Clara Chester and
Flossie Newcombe Each in turn appeared
before the grand jury and swore that they
both were the legal wives Of George Lederer
Clara Chester swore that she had for some
time been living with Lederer as his wife,
which made them legally so under the laws
Of this state Miss Newcombe detailed the
circumstances Of her elopement, and con-
cluded by the statement that her marriage
to Lederer was duly and properly performed
on Long Island a few days ago. II was testi-
fled that Lederer married Clara Chester at
Buffalo, Oct 25, 1858. Lederer declined to
make any statement and furnished $1,000
bail to appear for trial
Evening journal., 1889-10-25
Threatening Er-Mayor Amos.

MINNEAPOLIS, Oct 25-Ex-hlayor Ames.
whose remarks about priest ridden Ireland
caused such feeling among his Irish admir-
ers, has received five different threatening
letters signed "Irishman, 2 "Catholic, "Clan-
na-Gael,n etc. They warn him that If he
doesn't leave the country he will suffer the
fate Of DR.. Cronin There are said TO be 300
Clan-na-Gael members in Minneapolis. Roger
Vail, a well known Irish citizen. is accused
by Dr. Ames Of causing the letters TO be
sent. He is also charged with being the chief
of the local clan. Mr.. Vail Indignantly de-
nies DR.. Ames assertions, and says he
knows nothing Of the letters. Rev. w. J. l..
Hamon, a Disciple minister, who has been
outspoken in denunciation Of Catholics, has
also received a threatening letter
Evening journal., 1889-10-25
pittshnrr MN nnre ! cl,h

PITpsBURG, Oct 25.-The statement made
by Fred Pfeffer, Of Chicago, that the Broth
erhood would not locate club in Pitrsburg
is denied by members Of the order here One
OF them said that the cities in which cluba
will be located are: New York, Boston,
Brooklyn, Buffalo, Philadelphia, Pittsburg,
Cleveland and Chicago Washington and
indianapolis not being profitable baseball
towns, viii be discarded, and the members OF
the Brotherhood playing in these two clubs
transferred to Brooklyn and Buffalo. White
and Rowe will be permitted 70 play in Buff
falo, and an attempt VII be made to have
Glass,cock take the position made vacant by
Rowe in the Pittsburg club.
Evening journal., 1889-10-25

yourself time and give us time,
but don't lose your patience
with the painter, plumber,
paper-hanger, timer and all
the rest of them; then, when
they are through, concentrate
your vials of wrath on the
poor carpet man-buy early
and buy here.
We are selling a good Tap.
estry Brussels for so cents a
yard, a hrst-class one for IS
cents a yard and the best for
IS.
We are selling the best
quality FIVE frame Body Brus-
sells Carpets for SIPS per yard,
and that price includes lining
and making and laying com
plete on your floor.
Ingram Carpets as low as
rs cents per yard and up to
rs. Our fall business has been
large in Carpets and if you
are thinking of carpet furnish
ing you should come our way.
We are prepared to name you
low prices.
Evening journal., 1889-10-25
monner ..Doesr HnnIer.

BUFFALo, Oct 25.-The glove contest be-
tween Jack Hopper, Of New York, and Jack
Hanley, of Buffalo, formerly Of Wilmington.
Del, for purse Of $500, took place last night
at the Buffalo Athletic club, and was won
by the former Hopper was declared the
winner, Hanley refusing to continue fighting
after the twenty-fifth round The fight was
under Queensberry rules, two ounce gloves.
Hanley stripped at le9J5 pounds aud Hopper
at 126lS. The former was seconded by Jim
Wilson and Billy Baker, and the latter by
Jim Costello and his brother. Horper's
friends intend having him meet Billy Dacey
at the California Athletic club before the
end Of the year.
Evening journal., 1889-10-25
rhn rleotrio I.irhl rIrht-

NEW York, Oct 25.-The decision in the
electric light injunction case will not be
rendered before Monday Counsel for the
Brush and United States companies appeared
in court and complained that the board Of
electrical control refused to certify to the
safety of their wires and that thoy were
losing custom by not being able TO supply
light, while their competitors were un-
molested and were profiting by the situation
They therefore withdrew the stipulation
they made some days ago not TO use their
circuits until certified or until the injunction
case was decided They had been stringing
new and perfect wires in place Of many old
ones and they proposed % use these Counsel
for the city denounced this as breach Of
faith but the companies pointed out that
their stipulation had been voluntary and
they had a right to withdraw it. The court
stated that he could not advise the cnmpane.
one way OF the other They must act on
their own responsibility. This closed Tho
hearing
Evening journal., 1889-10-25
The NEWS IN eRIEE.
Fresh Tips from the wlres Careful,
culled.

Cuued.
The king Of Hoil and has renounced his title
20 the grand duchy of Luxembnrg in favor Of
the Duke of Nassau
The will Of the late b. I. Bobbitt leaves
the entire fortune Of the tostator TO his wife
and two daughters, and directs that the soap
business be continued
Fire in the lithogrnph and color works Of
Hines g. ketchum, W TO i0l North Third
street, Brooklyn, caused loss Of S45,OOO;
partially insured
In the football game between Yale and
Trinity, Yale won, making "a points, and pre-
venting Trinity from scoring. Ii was "A poor
game, Yale's victory being wholly due 70
superior weight, Trinity displaying whatever
skill there was.
The famous sulphur mine In Caicasieu par.
ish, La, has been sold to the American Sui
phur company, Of West Virginia, for s200. 900
Count Dillon who has taken up tempo
rary abode in the little town OF Lieuze, il
Lorraine, has teen notified by the Germnf
police TO quit that place at once, or he viii
be arrested and expelled from Germany.
The following named fourth-class post
masters have been appointed in New York
Stehen Phillips, Ashton; II. ID. Van Denmark
Boiceville; H.S. cookingham, Red Hook.
A. Louden Snowden, the new American
minister at Athens, has presented his creden
tials.
Mime. Kolisch, the widow Of the celebrated
chess player OF Vienna, 60 mark the tfth an.
niyersary Of her husbands death, April 81
Of next year, offers seven prizes for chess
tournament to begin In Vienna on that day
and in which all the players Of the worle
are invited " enter. The first prize is 600
President Barrailos, Of Guatemala, has or,
dered the shooting of seven prisonersl taken
among the revolutionists IN the eastern
mountain district
Mamie, the 3-year-old daughter Of Henry
Matthews, Of Orange, n j.. was burned e
death by her clothing catching fire from the
stove during her mothers absence from th,
house
John G. Toner has surrendered himself Z,
the Boston police. He Is the man who killet
Roderick McKinyon near Faneuil hall, am
claims he did so in self defense
The Springfield Bicycle company, OF Bo.
ton, has failed Liabilities. Sb4. .45&
The l50th anniversary OF the settlement q
Peterborough NH, was recently celebrated
Hugh Mccullough, the superintendent q
Perkins cotton gin near Memphis, Tenn
was killed while sitting in his Office. an un
known person shot him through the window
Richard. an S-year-old son Of Miss Annii
Todd, of Manchester, n. H., drowned him
self in the Piscntnquog river He made hi
arrangements for suicide with all the cool
ness Of "a grown person.
The contract for furnishing postage stamp
for four years from The lst Of January mex
has been awarded 20 the American BAN
Note Company OF New York The one cen
stamp will continue 10 be printed in tlus
the two cent stamp. now printed IN greer
will be printed in bright carmine
BY an explosion Of dynamite IA Moutrea
jules Chartrand was killed and a number q
others seriously hurt. The men were AZ wor
ON a sewer excavation and the explo, 4on wa
caused by Chnrtrand's lighting a forge fire
Evening journal., 1889-10-25
unpaliant Masked nurglars

ST JOSEPH, Mo-, Oct 25.-At $3.50 q. m
three masked robbers gained entrance 70 tn,
residence Of Judge Henry s. Kelley, and
going 10 a bedroom where the judge and his
wife were sleeping. one of the robbers GOV
cred them with his revolver while the other,
searched the room for valuables They OBJ
tained 500 in Jewels gold watches and
money The robbers then searched the bed
for valuables, and lastly took the rings from
the fingers Of Mrs Kelley. On the judge
stating that he had no money concea ed
about the house, he was struck over the head
with a revolver and threatened with death
il he did not tell where the money was
When the alarm was given half an hour after.
ward the robbers had made their escape.
Evening journal., 1889-10-25

Cameps Hair Underwear
More men are wearing camel's
hair than ever before. 1t has
rapidly sprung into use and
has come to stay. 1t is warm,
soft, and pleasant, thereby sup
plying at once three great
wants, which no other under
wear could accomplish as well.
The best shirt for men we sell
for $I.37H-the best camels
hair stockings we sell for IS
cents a pair-and you will find
both much lower than the
regular run Of prices in these
goods.
Umbrellas-Fine Glorias
with oxidized mountings and
all oxidized handles large
assortment of hooks, crooks,
rings, knobs, and medallions.
"A big purchase gives them to
you in 26-inch for So, and 2S.
inch for So so. A positive
saving to you of 81 on each
umbrella.
Our Carpet season is in full
swing. Our cutters, tackers
and sewers are busy all day
and part of the night. Don't
wait until the last piece OF
paper is pasted on your walls
or until the last swipe of the
house-cloth - Carpets don't
grow on trees and certain pat
terms will run our. Make
| your selections early. Give
Evening journal., 1889-10-25
Farewoil 10 cinrn nnrton.

JoHSsTowS. Pa, Oct "a force Of 10l
men began work yesterday in storey Creel
channel searching for the dead and remov
ing debris Thirty-fve bodies We're removed
from the trench TO Grand View cemetery
yesterday Eleven of the bodies were iden
titled The work is In charge of a local con
tractor, and everything viii be done by
Johustown people. The relief work Of Ia,
American National Red Gross In the Come
maugh valley ended yesterday. Today Mis-
Clara Barton, the president, and her corps
of assistants will leave for their respective
homes The task of supplementary relief ha.
been confided 10 the Connemaugh Valley
Benevolent union A largely attended fare
well reception was rendered Miss Barton in
Morrell institute by the womens branch Of
the union last evening. Miss Barton was the
recipient Of a handsome testimonial com
memorative of the assistance and encourage
ment which she brought with her into th,
stricken valley
Evening journal., 1889-10-25
No More BenrIne for BniIev

BALTIMORE, Oct 25-A peculiar accident
happened at No. l,7i6 East Eager street. It
was wash day with Mrs. Bailey She has
been in the habit of putting a little benzine
in the wash tub to save muscle. Her hus-
band William Bailey, prepared tho wash
tub for her. After filling it with hot water
he poured the benzine into it. and imme-
diately there was a terrific explosion. The
conclusion cut the back wall of the house
like knife, and tumbled it into the yard
and split the side walls. Bailey was severely
scalded and knocked senselass
Evening journal., 1889-10-25
A FiendIsh Dynamite Plot.

BUTTE, Mon, Oct 25-An attempt was
made about 5 o'clock to kill Oscar Stern
berg, sign painter, worth about $4,000
-Four sticks Of giant powder were placed be-
tween the mattresses Of his bed and fuss
attached 10 it running out through hole.
which had been bored in the side Of the
house, to an alley The furniture in tha
room was torn to pieces and the side Of the
house blown out. Sternberg will die. His
wife and son have been arrested for the
Evening journal., 1889-10-25
Gouid.s -Four wives.

SCRANTON, Pa, Oct 25.-Chester S. Gould,
an eccentric character Of Moscow, this coun-
ty, was tried here for bigamy He is 50
years old, and has four wives, whom he ac-
quired respectively in 1862 1879. 1884 and
1855, the last at Waterbury, Conn. The
judge dismissed the case, stating that under
the law Of this state no prosecution for biga-
my can be maintained unless brought within
two years Of the offense This outlaws the
first two cases, and the last was committed
beyond the jurisdiction Of the Pennsylvania
polirta
Evening journal., 1889-10-25
Entertained br q. WI. childe.

PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 25.-Mr. George w.
Chlds entertained the Farmers club at his
country residence, Wootten, yesterday A
number Of New Workers came over in a spe-
cial car, and among those who partook Of
Mr. Childs' hospitality were c. NJ. Depew,
Joseph II. Choate, A. j. Drexel George b.
Roberts, Charles F. Mayer, Austin Corbin,
Z. p Wilbur, Horace Porter, A. j. Cassatt,
Judge Green, Chief Justice Paxson, Judge
Biddle and G. A. Griscom
Evening journal., 1889-10-25
Russians Honor Howard's Memory,

WASHINGTON, Oct 25 The Russian gov
ernment has informed the state depar tment
of its desire 70 commemorate the great work
of John Howard in prison reform. Howard
died at Kherson in 1890 The czar's minis
ters offer two gold medals for the best essay
on "The Part Taken by John Howard in the
History of Prison Reform Two thousand
francs will accompany the first gold medal
and silver medals are also offered for salts
factory papers
Evening journal., 1889-10-25
IndorsIne the CItIEensI Tlolset.

NEW YORK, Oct. 25.-The Republican
county convention has indorsed the enominees
of the recent citizens convention for county
and city offices. There was very little oppO-
sition. The County Democracy county con-
vention also indorssd the citizens ticket
Police Commissioner Voorhis and one or two
others opposed the Endorsement, but the vote
was almost unanimous The labor union
party also indorsed the citizens ticket.
Evening journal., 1889-10-25
shnt nimsnlf nnai.

OswEGo, n. Y, Oct 25-Silas o. Allen,
Jr.. aged 2s, shot himself dead here He
had been in i'll health for some time and his
physician had told him that nothing could
be done 10 improve his condition. He then
bought revolver and erded his life. He
leaves a wife and a d-year-old child
Evening journal., 1889-10-25
An Embeznler pnnIshed.

JAMESTOWN n. Y, Oct 25-John G.
Lonngren. ex-treasurer Of the Swedish or
phanage Of this city. has been convicted in
the court of sessions at Mayville Of appro-
priating 81 $50 OF the institutions money TO
his own use. This was one Of the eighteen
indictments which had been found against
him for larceny and false bookkeeping. The
jury were out but half an hour
Evening journal., 1889-10-25
Fatally Injured in a Runaway

PoUGHKEEPsH, N. Y, Oct 25-While
Mrs. Robert d. Dickey and her mother, Mrs
Murray, Of Milton, Ulster county, were out
riding near that place, their horses ran away
and both ladies were thrown from the car
riage. Mrs. Dickey was injured so badly
that she has since died, and it is not believed
that Mrs Murray can recover.
Evening journal., 1889-10-25
The Girl Clerk was Discbarrsd.

NEW BRUNSWICK, N. j., Oct. ga
rumor that factory girls would not be ad-
mitted to a certain dancing class caused a
sensation a few days ago, but was denied by
the class. Yesterday boycott was threat
ened against Prall Brothers, dry goods deal
ers, unless they discharged a young woman
clerk belonging to the class The clerk was
DISCHARGED
Evening journal., 1889-10-25
No Eastern Connection intended.

New YoRR, Oct % President Sykes, Of
the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad,
says the traffic agreement between that road
and the Union Pacific is not exclusive in the
sense Of either road refusing 10 handle the
basiness Of competitors. The arrangement
does not extend east Of Chicago, and Mr..
Sykes says he has no knowledge that the
allied lines intend TO make an eastern con-
uaetion
Evening journal., 1889-10-25
saoo. 600 In ; Tew aEoments.

New YORK, Oct a5.-During the few mo-
ments that the worlds fair guarantee fund
subscription was open yesterday afternoon
the following amounts were pledged; c.
Vanderbilt, $4,000; New York Central
road, slO0, 900; Wagner Palace Car company,
81 200, aud Joseph Pulitzer, $4,000,