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Evening journal., 1889-04-29
GEORGE WASHINGTON.
A Sermon on the First President by r.
H.

A Sermon on the First President by Rev.
l.. T.. Barrett.
st. Paul's M. E. Church was crowded
last evening to hear Rev. l.. K. Barrett
preach on the Inauguration centennial
He took as his text Numbers xiii, %:
sWhat hath God wrought aud said in
part ''If one could take his stand on
top of the Washington monument and
survey this glorious country with its
many resources, its great insti-
tutions, he would be compelled
to cry out What hath God
wroughtg God imparts activity to
everything. He works by means, and
He seemed to have a special care for this
country. He was keeping this country
for people who would rear the flag of
liberty and religious freedom. They were
hardy, brave determined, strong men of
Huguenot and Puritan blood. They yearn-
ed for freedom. A leader was needed and
so 1t. Col. George Washington was chosen.
Why is it that the name of George Wash
ington inspires reverenee2 Intellectually
he was not a brilliant man, neither
was he so great as a military leader.
He made our army invincible however.
What was it2 1t was his moral power.
He was carefully trained by his mother.
She implanted the principles of right
and Justice in his heart. He owed much
of his firmness and solidity in his later
years to his early training. He was edu-
Gated in the common school branches
and at the age Of II became a surveyor
Thus he improved his early advantages.
He was great because he had no selfish
ambition He sought not personal aggran-
dizement, but accepted honors because
he thought it was his duty. When
offered the Presidency for the third term,
he peremptorily declined thus adopting
precedent which hope will never be
broken.
He was great because he believed in
and served God. He was a member of the
Protestant Episcopal Church. He was
the soul of honor. In the midst OF al
turmoil and trouble he kept his equi-
poise. giant in integrity and 6rmness OF
purpose He loved liberty because h'
loved God The ministers Of the NJ. E
Church were great friends of Georg,
Washington. The clergy of New Yorl
presented him with a series of resolu
tions.
This is the man who 100 years ago ol
Tuesday sat in the Presidential chair
and we truly ask: "What has Go
wrought" The country has advance
in morality and so will long b
successful Let us initiate Washington
virtues, worshiping God as he worshipe
Him. 1t is right for us to celebrate thi
glad occasion, and we should emulat
4 the example Of him who was First i
Peace. First in War and First in til
Hearts of His Countrymen.
Evening journal., 1889-04-29
CHORAL CLUB
Listens TO the Bohemian Gfrl'' by the
American Opera Company.

American Opera Company.
The Choral Club took an excursion OF
10 persons to Philadelphia on Saturday
night to hear the opera of "The Bohe-
mian Girl" sung by the American Opera
Company at the Academy OF Music. N.
ID. Coward, president of the Choral
Club, was in Immediate charge Of the
trip. Train No. 63l, attached to two
passenger coaches, as a special, drew out
of the Delaware avenue station at
9 as o'clock and arrived In Philadel-
phia forty-6ve minutes later. At
the station the street cars were boarded
for the Academy. The Wilmington
party was increased by great many per
sons who had gone up on the p, w. & b.
r. r., and the whole crowd occupied
seats in the parquet. The members Of
the Choral Club had their scores of the
opera, for the purpose Of getting points
to assist them IN their nresentation
The opera was handsomely staged and
excellently sung and acted. The parts
were taken by well known singers. The
club was intensely interested in the pro-
gress OF the play and it's own rendition is
expected to be improved by the experience.
All the gems were encored. II Dreamt
Heart Bowed Down. Then You'll Re
member Me, and Fair Land Of Poland.
/ The curtain fell at Il 10 o'clock and the
train left one half hour later. Five
| Wilmingtonians were also left, but by
running they caught the midnight trair
on the p. w & b. r. r. The mair
party arrived in this city shortly aftei
midnight. The Wilmington City Rail
way Company had several cars ready a
the station, and the members apprecia
ted the enterprise. Among those pres
ent were Misses Ella McCracken, Mau,
Todd, Tillie Blizzard, Annie Horn, Lizzi
Boughman, Kate Bisselle, George Hayes
Mary Thielman, Emma Thielman, Salli
Turner, Virgie Jones, Anna Curlett, Hele
Cleaden, Ida Meyers, Mamie Harris
Mabel Tredel, Anna Dent, Lille Martin
} Ella Coverdale, Josie Mahan, Maggi
, 0'Toole, ~ d. Coward and wife, Mi
Tidmarsh and wife, Frank Kane an
J wife, George p. Clayton and wife, DI
Jelieris and wife, Mrs. J. @. Reed, Mrs
J Adam Young, Albert Wood, e. e. Ber
/ son, George u. Hogue, Henry Well, Il
i Stout, Joseph Dent William Thielmar
+ J. d. Kurtz Jr., Frank e. Herring, f.
! Maxwell r. H. Start,J Seller, J McCullior
John Bernhardt, T. Leslie Carpenter, Lei
e lie Pyle, Isaac Hay, Gavin Thompson
James ]. Jackson, William Gawthrop.
NJ Horn, Robert Deverell, A. 7. Hyatt
( i. N. Volz, George Hyatt. S. p. Crav
ford. Francis T. McCloskey, Warren !
+ Lowe, Matt. OBrien, Norris w. Fogl
w. II. Blythe, George X. Litsle, Willia
Boyd, S. X. Smith, Herman Henderer,
w. Cummins and II. T. Price Of Il
t Morning News and Charles b. Palmer
the EVENING JOURNAL.
Evening journal., 1889-04-29
PHILADELPHIA THEATRES

Queens Evidence" will be perfornad
all this week at the Kensington Theatre
The skit on Prohibition creates great
laughter at Carncross Eleventh Street
Opera House
At the Central Theatre the "Niebt
Owls" combination will begin weeks
engagement tonight
Uncle Tom, with big cast and elab.
crate stage settings, will be played this
week at Forepaugh's Theatre.
Vernona Jarbeau, in starlight. will
entertain the audiences that viii gather
during the week at the Walnut Street
Theatre.
"a Legal Wreck, with Sidney Drew
in the leading comedy part will be pro
duced this week at the Arch Street
Theatre
At the Standard Theatre this evening
"Chip o the Old Block" win be put on
for weeks run closing the regular sea
son at this house.
The Carleton Opera Company will ap-
pear in THE Queens Lace Handkerchief
this evening aud during the week at the
Grand Opera House.
'"The Boy Tramp will be performed al
the National Theatre this week, with
Nine. Neuville and her son Augustin in
the principal characters.
"King Cole IL" will be continued at
the Broad Street Theatre until further
notice, It is smoothly performed and
gorgeously staged
Augustin Daly's company OF comedi.
ans will open at the Chestnut Street
Opera House this evening, presenting
THE Lottery Of Love" during the entirl
week.
at the Ninth and Arch Museum thii
week burlesque operatta. "The Sever
Sisters, will be put on Fannie Mills
the girl with big feet, will be the leading
card in the curio hall.
The Wilbur Opera Company, will
Susie Kirwin and all the old favorites
will be heard each afternoon and evening
of this week at the Continental Theatre
Monday and Tuesday, "The Merry War
Wednesday and Thursday, "The Gran
Duchess Friday and Saturday, 9Th
Mnscotte."
Julia Marlowe will begin this evenln
a two weeks engagement at the Chestnu
Street Theatre, opening in "As You Lik
It. On Thursday and Friday evening
Twelfth Night will be produced, an
on Saturday Night "The Lady OF Lyons.
Miss Marlowe will play Rosalind at tn
Saturday matinee.
! Gustav Hinrichs's American Oper
Company will, during this week, preser
I, these operas at the Academy Of Music
n Monday. ''Trovatore;' Tuesday, MA
! tha;" Wednesday, Daughter Of III
Q Regiments" Thursday, Bohemian Girl
i Friday, "Traviata' Saturday, "Il Tro'
atore' (matinee) and "Faust" evening.
Evening journal., 1889-04-29
REVENUE CUTTER LAUNCHED.
New Iron Vessel for the Revenue Marine
Service.

The revenue cutter which the Pusey
and Jones Company are building for the
United States government, was success
fully launched from the company's ship
yard at noon to day.
A good sized crowd of employees and
visitors had gathered in the yard TO see
the launch. and on the deck Of the yes.
sci were nearly.one hundred persons, most
of them being ladies', who peered over the
sides of the boat, curiously watching
the preparations for the launch. The
new vessel carried the American Jack at
her bow and the national ensign at her
stern. few moments after 12 o'clock the
wedges were driven up and the shores
knocked from under the vessels
hull Then the harsh rasp
of a saw indicated that she was
being cut loose. At ~. 10 o'clock the yes.
sci slid gracefully and swiftly down the
slippery ways into the river The launch
was one of the .smoothest and prettiesi
that has occurred at the yard.
She was snubbed up by the big hawser
and prevented from running into the
mud and the tug Taurus towed her up &c
the wharf. Many of the party on board
had brought their lunch and an i'm
promptu banquet was held as she lay al
the wharf.
The navy department has not yet Sc
lected name for the cutter, conse
quently she was not christened.
The length Of the vessel Is las fee
over all, and 1888 feet inches on th'
water line. Her beam is 45 feet and he
depth 10 feet. Her engine will b
Of the compound, condensing type, Will
/ cylinders "A and 3S inches in diamete
and 30 inches stroke. The propeller /
four bladed and about feet in diameter
Her boiler will be of steel of the Scotcl
type, IL feet inches in diameter and l
feet long. The vessel will carr
four guns on her main deck, two fol
ward and two aft. Her rig will be thu
of fore and aft schooner
On the main deck forward will be th
store and other rooms, aft will be ath
captains cabin, which will be fiji
ished in hard woods. The crew
quarters will be on the berth decl
forward. The rooms for the engineer
and minor officers will be aft on the bert
deck The magazine and shell room
the after hold, can be flooded with wat'
at any time. The vessel will be tnisht
by July 1.
Her captain will be T. w. Lay of Il
Revenue Marine service, and her chit
engineer, Mr.. Daldley. Both these ger
tlemen are experimenting her COZ
struction. Captain George "
Moore is supervising the Co
struction Of the vessel on the part {
the Revenue Marine Service. Charles
Emory, of New York, is consulting eI
gineer. The cutter will be stationed
Charleston. S G.
Evening journal., 1889-04-29
PERSONAL PARAeRAPHs.

John Flemings was in Wilmington to-
day.
Thomas Green viii sail for Europe on
May 1.
Edward Challenger Of New Castle, is
in the city.
R. NJ. Higgins of this city is at
Smyrna to-day.
w. A. Flemming and W. S. Colpitts Of
Smyrna have been visiting here.
Mayor Harrington went to New York
on the limited express at noon to-day.
Mrs. Charles Sommers will sail on the
steamship Lahu for Germany on May, s.
Edward McInall. ]. Harley Talley.
Jaseph Lort and James P. Prentiss are
in New York.
J. Hearney spruance is visiting friends
down in smyrna He will return on
Wednesday.
Mrs. Thomas S, Poole and Miss Madge
Poole will sail for Europe on May ~, on
the steamship City Of Rome.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry R. Boynton Of this
city are in Camden, n. j., attending the
wedding of Mr.. Boynton's brother.
Rev. DR.. Lafayette Marks, pastor o.
Hanover Presbyterian Church was sud
denly taken i'll yesterday morning. ID
is not improved any to day.
Colonel Milo W. Locke and Thomal
Jackson, viii represent Calvary Churcl
at the Diocesan convention, TO be held II
Georgetown the first "Wednesday il
june
J. n Bishop of Concordville. Cheste
county, Pa, aud Miss Ella Wendali o
this city will be married tomorrow
evening by Friends ceremony at No, 20
Tatnau street.
Evening journal., 1889-04-29
Ladies' Jackets.

We are now in the midst Of busy
season and we are having great sue
cess with cur ready made garments.
OF course we are broken up in sizes
and now is the time to secure a bar
gain. We have one lot Of SO Ladies'
Light Cloth Spring Jackets, hardly
more than two alike; to close out
the entire line we have put the knife
in them. We may have just the
size that you want.
Then, again, we have a splendid
assortment of Stockinette Jackets.
Our garments are all tailor made.
We can sell you a good, all-wooi
Stockinette Jacket for $3.50; we
have better ones for $500, $780,
500 and $500.
Then in Cerkscrew Cloth Jackets
we have q splendid assortment. Nice
Jackets for $500, better ones as
high as $1,000 each.
Our line Of Ladies' Spring Wraps
is in splendid condition. Our stock
Of these garments is large and well
selected. We have them made Of
cloth Of various kinds, and in heavy
corded silks beautifully made, ex-
quisitely trimmed and splendid fit
ting.
Then, our line Of Ladies' Beaded
Capes is worth looking at Buyers
here win find some specially cheap
Wraps. Our Capes are all imported
and French designs. Our prices are
very low. Beaded Capes as low as
$500; better ones, Sc 90, $500,
$40, $1,000, $500, $500 and
$1,000. We have now in stock q
full line Of sizes; ladies contem-
plating wearing a Beaded Cape this
season would do well to buy early as
the sale Of these goods this season is
very large. They are without doubt
popular wraps this year, and som'
styles are already scarce
Evening journal., 1889-04-29
UPHOLSTERY.

To intending purchasers Of Up
holstery Goods, Curtains, ETC., we
would say that the lines Of goods we
are showing win be Of very great in
terest to you. Our Curtain Depart
ment is specially attractive, our sales
daily increasing, and no wonder
every one knows that a honse IS no
longer furnished without draperies
Of some kind, and the idea of taking
down your heavy curtains in the
spring without replacing them with
some lighter fabric is thing Of the
past. Etimine Laces fill want OF
the more economical buyer, and they
are very pretty, coming in white,
ecru and colors. Nottingham Laces,
cheap, good and pretty. Among
the prettiest summer draperies is
Madras. We have it in white and
colors, one and half and two yards
wide, SOC. and Csc. per yard, ard
have duplicated our orders on this
goods already. Silkine, a very close
Imitation of China Silks, light, airy
and very pretty, only zoe. per yard.
Cretonnes are good as usual, many
people preferring them to any othef
summer curtain. Another lot Of
those allsaround tapped Nottingham
Curtains at S10O per pair. Walnut,
Ash, Cherry, Ebony, Antique, Oak
and Brass Poles, 25c. to $500 each.
We ask your careful inspection OF
these goods and their prices.
Evening journal., 1889-04-29
Y. M. c. A.
Temporary Organization-rhe Work to
be Started.

Temporary Organization-The Work to
be Started.
A meeting of young men was held in
the room of the Builders Exchange yes
terday afternoon, in the interest of the
proposed Young Mems Christian Associa-
tion. The exercises were interspersed
with singing by the young men. c. E.
Wayte, secretary for this district, which
includes Delaware, Maryland and Vir
ginia, spoke briefly on the purpose and
prospects of the association. Between
s3, 900 and $4, 600 are needed in the work
About one half has already been sub
seribed
Rev L. E. Barrett Of St. Paul's M. E.
Church. spoke briefly. He said. Il am
fully in sympathy with the movement,
and so ought all Christian people be. 1t
is an auxiliary of the church. We need
our young men, on them we must lean.
We must also neutralize the powers of
evil that are put upon them. By the Y
M. 0. A. we can do this and elevate
them"
Rev. Richard B. Cook, D D., Of secon d
Baptist Church, made "a few remarks.
He spoke of the uses OF Y. M. G. A. and
the special purposes it could accomplish
He gave some personal experience oi
what the Y. M. G. A. have done for him
Through its influence and encourage
ment he became a minister.
Secretary Wayte then spoke Of tn,
object of a Young Mems Christian Asso
citation. 1t is to raise up young men
physically, intellectually, socially. an
religiously.
Alfred Gawthrop was chosen chairma
and John P. McLear, secretary Of tn
meeting. On motion Of w. S. Pricketi
Esq committee was appointed to drai
a constitution. Chairman Gawthrop AZ
pointed w. S. Prickett, Esq, +. u
Spencer, w G. Taylor Isaac T. Johnso
and E. T. Candy, the committee. TIL
next meeting will be held at the call {
the chairman. A number of young me
signed membership cards.
Evening journal., 1889-04-29
nANlEL IAMES. sR.
meath Of a Prominent and well-known
Citizen.

at
Citizen.
Daniel James, Sr., prominent and
well-known citizen of this city, died
about o'clock last evening at his late
residence at the southwest corner of
Eighth and Washington streets Mr..
James was stricken with paralysis on
April II last, but rallied somewhat dur
ing the succeeding week, and his physi-
clan, DIR. w. r. Bullock, entertained
hopes of his recovery. Yesterday he
sank rapidly and died at the hour stated
Mr. James was about rs years of age.
He was born in Norristown Pennsylvania.
Before his removal to this city he was
engaged in the shipping and real estate
business in New York and other
places He came to this city in 1852
and organized the firm of MaurY q
James, printers of Lottery tickets,
at the southwest corner of Third and
Market streets. About 1854 the firm sold
its business to q New York syndicate,
who moved to the southeast corner OF
Eighth and Orange streets, and Mr.
James retired to private life. About this
time his large residence at Eighth and
Washington streets was built.
Mr.. James was q strong Union man
during the war and contributed literally
to the support Of the government. He
has been q director of the First National
Bank from the time of its organization
and was previously director
of the old Mechanics Bank. He
leaves wife, four daughters
and three SONS, the names of the latter
being Maury, Clifford and Daniel His
estate Is a large one. He was counted q
wealthy man. The funeral will TAX,
place on Thursday afternoon and the in
terment will be made in the churchyard
of the First Presbyterian Church.
Evening journal., 1889-04-29
A slight Fire.

A fire broke out about 645 this morn
ing in the house Of an Italian at No. 109
East Front street. IL started between
the rafters and the weather boarding up
stairs. An alarm was struck by Henry
Smith, colored man living next door,
and the fire department was soon on the
spot. Two streams were thrown upon il
without the aid Of the engines and the
fire extinguished before much damage
was done
At about II. Is a. m. another FIRE broke
out in the same place The engines ex
tinguished it with single stream. The
fire this time was in some old bedding
Very little damage was done.
Evening journal., 1889-04-29
NTunicipal Court.

At the City Court on Saturday evening
Arthur Freeman, a little colored boy, was
held for further hearing on Thursday
morning William Hoyt, charged with
stealing a blanket from the Clayton
House, was held in 500 bail for his ap-
pearance tomorrow morning. James
Boyer and William Mitchell, both col.
ored, and Alfred McCracken, were fined
$5 and costs each for drunkenness.
Michael Yonker, German, charged with
assaulting bis wife, was held in $500
bail for his appearance on Thursday
morning
Evening journal., 1889-04-29
A Runaway.

Henry Hirzel, letter carrier, was driv-
ing a horse attached to a buggy, yester-
day afternoon, on East Eleventh street.
when it became frightened at piece Of
paper and ran away At Sixteenth and
French streets the horse ran into the
race and was caught shortly afterward
The carriage was wrecked, but Hirzel
escaped He ordered another horse and
carriage and proceeded on his errand.
Evening journal., 1889-04-29
Tpoue,t N the prady Case

The coroner's jHry to hold an inquest
upon the body of John F. Brady. viewed
the body at the residence of Mrs Hume,
206 Maryland Avenue, yesterday after
noon, and adjourned to the coroner's
Office DR.. Willard Springer testified to
making post mortem examination and
finding that blow caused death from
meningitis The jury will hear more
evidence this evening.
Evening journal., 1889-04-29
Richard Pnling Dead.

Richard Pilling, the father Of John
Pilling, the proprietor of the Kiamensi
Woolen Mills at Stanton, died at his home
in Newark yesterday afternoon. The
deceased was a native Of Lancashire,
England. He came to this country In
1941. Father and son worked in various
mills and finally settled in Newark
about 1S4s, being employed by ths
firm Of Joseph Dean & Company. Mr.
Pilling was 80 years of age. His funera
will take place on Wednesday at 9 O'Clock
p m, the interment being made in the
NJ. e. Church-yard.
Evening journal., 1889-04-29
visits of the Collector.

A. Raughley, deputy collector Of in
ternal revenue taxes, gives notice that
he win visit the following towns on the
dates named to receive the special taxes
now imposed on wholesale and retail
dealers in liquor, malt liquor, tobacco
and oleomargarine, and manufacturers Of
the same Middletown, May 6; Smyrna,
2; Dover, and 8; Milford, 10; George
town. II Seaford, 13; Laurel, IA Lewes,
Is; Harrington. 10.
Evening journal., 1889-04-29
On Exhlhltion To-N Nlcht.

Frank Adams proprietor of the Chicago
Sporting and Theatrical Journal has pre-
sented to Morris f. Moses Of this city,
photographs of all the professional base.
ball players including Spaldings round the
world team. Harry Yerger has presented
to Mr.. Moses frame for the photographs
and they will be on exhibition at Economy
Hall, No. 406 Market street, to night.
Evening journal., 1889-04-29
Rev. Genrce NJ. Lohnson.

Rev. George w. Johnson, missionary
in Sussex county. died this morning at
his home in Laurel He was about go
years Of age and officiated in the Episco-
pal parish embracing Laurel and vicinity.
He has been at the station a great many
years.
Evening journal., 1889-04-29

narlors 4bis evening ON the events
leading up to the formation of
the nation and the inauguration
of Washington. The lecture is under
the auspices of the Christian Endeavor
Society of the church. Members OF other
societies are invited to attend.
Evening journal., 1889-04-29
MARINE NOTES.

The Winter Quarter Shoal lightship
has not been sunk. The vessel is at the
Breakwater and viii be replaced ON her
station shortly.
The American bark John F. Rottman.
from Cienfuegos for the Delaware Break
water Tor oroers, mas Deen totally wrecked
at Colorado Cay. The crew were all
saved. The vessel was owned IN New
York.
Evening journal., 1889-04-29
Nem nlrectnrs.

On Saturday meeting of the direct
ors Of the Farmers Bank was held and
James Bradford, Henry c. Conrad and
William Bowe were sworn in as direct
ors. Joseph L. Carpenter, Jr., was
elected director vice Willard S. Pyle, re-
signed and was reelected president
Evening journal., 1889-04-29
Unights ofPvthias HaIl.

The stockholders of the Knights of
Pythias Hall Com pany met on Saturday
night and adopted by laws. The direc-
tors will begin to receive subscriptions
naxt month
Evening journal., 1889-04-29
closing The Post once.

Postmaster Taylor gives notice that the
Wilmington post Office will be closed to-
morrow after 8 O. clock in the morning
and that there win be but one delivery
that day. This viii be done in accordance
with the order of the Postmaster General.
Evening journal., 1889-04-29
a Tocal I.ife Tpsuranee Comnanv.

The National Security Life Insurance
Company was duly chartered by the
State Legislature on March %, with a
capital of half million dollars.
Evening journal., 1889-04-29
A smyrna Weddinr.

w. T. Colbitt, the train dispatcher at
Clayton and Miss Emma l.. Richards Of
smyrna win be married at the latter
place tomorrow.
Evening journal., 1889-04-29
JERSEYS

A splendid line. We have the
best fitting Jerseys in the market.
We have fine assortment and all
grades. Jerseys from soc. to $500
each.
Evening journal., 1889-04-29
seasonahln I.eofnre.

Rev. w. w. Taylor will deliver lee
ture in the Central Presbyterian Church