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Evening journal., 1889-12-17
Lodge News.

Brandywine Lodge, No. 1S, I. o. o. f.,
celebrated it's forty-frst anniversary in
the Odd Fellows Hall, on the Highlands,
last evening. A large audience was pres
ent. Past Grand Master Joseph Pyle
made the opening address, Grand Mas
ter Goldsmith @. Nailor presented War.
den p. f. Massie with a gold. headed
ebony cane. Mr. Massie presented
Thomas Frizzell with pair of gold eye
glasses, on behalf of the lodge. William
Oliver read the history Of tPe lodge A
large choir assisted in the program. The
exercises were followed by a supper, and
six large tables were surrounded by the
guests. All the lodges in the city were
represented. and great many clergymen
were present.
Garfield Camp, No. 2, Sons of veter
ans. will celebrate it's anniversary Oh
January 9.
Evening journal., 1889-12-17
The Removal Rumor Contradioted.

This mornings Baltimore Sun says:
"The report from the Navy Department.
at Washington that the Harlan and Hol-
lingsworth Company of shipbuilders
would move their place of business from
Wilmington, Del, to Sparrow's Point,
near Baltimore, created a great deal Of
comment here special despatch to the
Sun from President Cause Of the Harlan
and Hollingsworth Company, says there
is mo foundation for the rumor, and no
such removal was ever contemplated. y
The New York Sun spreads the un-
founded rumor in this way: "A report
that the Harlan and Hollingsworth Com
pany are about to transfer their ship
building yards to the banks Of the Patap-
SEQ river near Steelton, the Pennsylva
MIA Steel Compsny's new works, has
caused a sensation in the commercial and
shipping circles here. 1t is said that the
Harlan and Hollingsworth Company has
examined two locations, one adjoining the
works at Steelton. and the other one at
Curtis Bay, near the B. and o. Railroad
Company's new terminals. Either site
will furnish deep water facilities"
Evening journal., 1889-12-17
orranlnation b real nstate Agent..

An organization Of the real estate
agents of the city was perfected at a
meeting in the rooms of the Builders Elk
change yesterday afternoon. The follow
ing officers were elected President,
Daniel w. Taylor; vice-president,
Joseph H. Carpenter, Jr secretary and
treasurer, George c. Maris; executive
committee, George r. Towseud, j. Jack
son Pierce and William j. Fisher The
executive committee will frame a consti
tuition and set Of bylaws and select q
room in which TO hold meetings.
future meeting will be held at the call Of
the president.
Evening journal., 1889-12-17
CrlticIslng the FlIe-flghters.

Wilmington has always been proud.
and justly so, of her fire department and
her citizens have always boasted that
this city had one Of the most efficient de-
partments in the country. The manage
ment Of the fire at Davidson's marble
works on Sunday night does not vindi-
cate the good opinion however as it was
notably mismanaged affair all through.
Men who have been fremen for
forty years as well as men who ART
among the most active in the department
to day have been heard to condemn the
methods used on that occasion Another
recent fire where the department showed
to poor advantage was at the residence Of
Mr. Forces on West street. Some one
who directs the fremen seems incapable
of managing fire In private residence
Evening journal., 1889-12-17
A Vicious Flight.

There was a vicious and prolonged
fight near the western approach to Third
street bridge yesterday afternoon about
4 O'Clock. The participants were three
colored men aud two colored women.
About 200 spectators assembled to wit.
ness the ARRAY which was both exciting
and disgracetul. The cause of the fight
appeared to be jealous dis
pute about one of the women. One
man whose name was Kelly whipped
the other two in so thorough a manner
that after the battle one of the combat
ants could scarcely walk away, and thC
other had to be taken to his home in 9
coal wagon. During the melee the
women pulled their clothes around then
in disgraceful way and pelted the bel
lgerents with stones.
Evening journal., 1889-12-17
Haaldmnnr Rifiemen.

The Healdmoor rifle range was raw
and cold yesterday afternoon, but fair
scores were made Pistol match: How
ard Simpson. 81. 81, SO; G. E. Germany,
81, 80, 70, 79; w. II Johnson, 50; 6
Oliver 7S 7s, 73; w. Floyd, 72, 60
c. Smith, &C. Diamond State match
300 wards. H. Simpson, 73, II. 6S, &c
W. Floyd, military 81. 63 @. Heinel, ,Sr.
81, 64. Ga; O. Smith, 50; F. Williams
54. -; H. Sterling, 40, Al. Military
match, 200 yards, Creedmoor target
Lieutenant w. Floyd, "A; Sergeant U
Fuller, AZ; Private F. Williams, 40
Corporal H. Foster, 3S; Private H. God
frey. "a
Evening journal., 1889-12-17
Christian Endeavor Literary.

The Society of Christian Endeavor of
Central Presbyterian Church held its
regular monthly entertainment in the
church parlors last evening. sThe pro-
gram was as follows: Solo, "What Do
the Angels Dream of MotherY Miss
Virgie Conner; reading, "a Christmas
Adventure" DR.. w. @. Pierce
instrumental solo, ''Shower OF
Gold" Miss Della Phillips; reci.
tation, Jesus Paid the Fare" Miss
Hattie Wells solo, Loves Old Sweet
Song. Miss Lille jackson; solo, lone
Day, Miss Conner; reading, "Showing
How Mince Pies Were Introduced Into
Cornerwise. Miss Hettie Pawley; solo,
Brown Eyes Had That Little Maiden,
Miss Jackson; recitation, "a Brief
Lecture on Object Lessons, Intro
ducing the Peanut, Charles B. Palmer
Mr.. Palmer's lecture, which was modelled
after favorite selection of James Whit
comb Riley, the Hoosier poet, was deliv-
cred in a semi-humorous vein that con
vulsed the audience with laughter Hs
lmpersonated certain species of schoo
lecturers to perfection.
Evening journal., 1889-12-17
His Ann chopped TO Pieces.

John F. Shsrpley, aged 5s years, a
Brandywine hundred farmer, living near
Sharpley's school house, had his left arm
caught in a steam fodder chopper, yes
terday afternoon The wheels drew his
arm in and piecemealed it He could not
extricate his arm until the knife had cut
1t above the elbow, and the machine was
stopped DR.. F Harvey Day and Dr.
Willard Springer amputated the arm
above the elbow
Evening journal., 1889-12-17
ANDERSON DAMAGE cAsE.
The City Asks Continuance Uptn the
January Term of Court.

The City Asks Continuance UDtil tho
January Term of Court.
Superior Court convened at o'clock
this morning.
Counsel in the pending damage case Of
Anderson & Son, vs. the Mayor and
Council of Wilmington have agreed to CONF
tinue the case to later date. The jurors
and witnesses were therefore discharged
until Monday January 13, 1890 when
the case will be resumed.
William T. Lyman, Esq, was appointed
commissioner to take testimony in the
divorce case Of Mary Fenton vs.. Edward
Fenton. Charles B. Lore, Esq, presented
petition asking alimOny for the plain
tiff pending the decision of the case, A
rule to show cause why it should not be
allowed was issued returnable on Satur-
day next.
H. II. Ward, Esq. stated to the court
that the case Of Ella Simmons, d b. a. 4,
VS.. Delaware Bakery ano Candy Com
pany, p. b. r., had been referred TO
referees to be named by Counsel
At 10 o'clock court adjourned until
2. 30 o'clock this afternoon.
Evening journal., 1889-12-17
BARGAINS IN DRY GOODS
For Christmas and New Year.

We will commence this day and
continue to sell out our entire stock
at cost to close business. We call
special attention to our large stock
Of Ladies', Misses, Mems and Boys
Winter Underwear. We want to
turn the stock into cash as soon as
possible. Those looking for bargains,
will do well to call and examine the
stock, for this will be the cheapest
place in town to secure bargains.
This is no penny trick, as we have
positively made up our minds to
quit the business, or we will sell the
entire stock to person with the
ready cash. Here is a chance seldom
met with, as this is an old estab-
lished stand, doing good business
since 1856. Good and sufficient
reasons given for selling.
e. T. STROUD & GO.
Evening journal., 1889-12-17
:Four Gunner, suoeess.

Councilman Daniel A. Forrest and
Samuel w. Chambers, and John Cloud,
and Robert Coffin, of this city, went
cunning in Mill Creek hundred, yester-
day They desire to state to the public
that they had pleasant time and killed
thirteen rabbits and one squirrel, which
they brought home. They took dinner
at John Fl. Chambers's big farm house
and ate like professionals. All returned
home safely and in order for a sounC
sleep.
Evening journal., 1889-12-17
mistaken Kindness Leads to Arrest.


Joseph Cooper colored lad, fell from
an ash cart at Fourth and Union streets
yesterday afternoon, about o'clock, and
the wheel running over him, he was
painfully injured Wilson's ambulance
was telephoned for and during the in
terval elapsing between the injury
OF the boy and the arrival
of the van the young man was
laid on the porch of neighbours house.
A drunken man came along just at this
time, and being kindly disposed, evidently
wished to do something to relieve the
suffering boy. AS a means Of determin
ing how seriously the lad was injured. he
pulled and yanked him around the porch
in way that must have been very
painful. A police officer in citi-
zen's clothes was an eve wit
ness Of the amateur physician S
very vigorous diagnosis and asked him,
after sometime, If he did not think he
had gone about far enough. The bibu-
lous individual not recognizing the officer
as a minion of the law, resented this
outside interference and told the "cop
to attend to his own bust
ness. The officer took his com
mand literally and seized the man, who
resisted. In the scufile that ensued the
officers coat was torn off After a hard
struggle the strong arm Of the law was
successful. the patrol was sent for and
the would be-doctor was removed to the
| City Hall.
Evening journal., 1889-12-17
Installing a l.astor.

Rev. w. H. Johnson will be installed
pastor of the Unitarian Church this even
ing The program Of services was an.
nounced yesterday. A conference will
be held at the church this afternoon at
which addresses and discussions take
place. Rev. William l. Nichols of Phila
delphia who viii take part arrived in the
city yesterday. Rev. and Mrs w. p.
Widen arrived in the city this morning.
Evening journal., 1889-12-17
A Ruse to Get out OF Prison.

Garrett Murray, the young colored man
in the Camden prison, principal witness
against Chalkley LeConey, received a
despatch last night from Woodside, Del.
announcing that his mother was dying
and wished to see him. The States
Attorney will investigate before allowing
him to leave New Jersey, as it is feared
the despatch was sent for the purpose Of
getting him out of the state and arrestine
him in Delaware on trifing charge.
Evening journal., 1889-12-17

Abraham Harris had judgments on the
musical instrument and clothing stores
of Minnie Harris, Nos. and ! IA East
Fourth street, amounting to nearly
$4,000 1t was stated that the store has
been closed by the sheriff, but it was
open this morning and the man in charge
said the matter had been settled on a
basis Of 40 per cent.
Evening journal., 1889-12-17
Commercial College concert.

A concert will bs given in Eden Hall
on Friday evening, under the auspices
of the Wilmington Commercial College
w. R. Walters, N. d. Cloward. David
Holmes, Joseh Dent and Miss Lille
jackson will sing, and ]. D. Kurtz, Jr.,
will accompany them on the piano.
Evening journal., 1889-12-17

Order your Picture Frames at once al
Yergei s; the rush is here; 4l9 Shipley
street.
Evening journal., 1889-12-17
cold PIns and PenciI..

Large assortment, best qualities. low.
est prices at Millard F. Davis, East
Second street.
Evening journal., 1889-12-17

The finest display Of Christmas Good
in the market can be found at Hart S
4U6 King street
Evening journal., 1889-12-17

The largest assortment OF Easels is at
Yerger's, 4l9 Shipiey street
Evening journal., 1889-12-17
Cloaks, Cloaks,
For Ladies, Misses and Children.

We first and foremost in this department and in all
others.
We offering specially low prices for the Holidays.
Ladies Seal Coats from $1,000 to $1,000 each.
Ladies Seal Jackets from 1900 to 5000 each.
Ladies Seal Wraps from 900 to 1000 each.
Ladies Seal Modjeskasfrom 1850 to $500 each.
Ladies Cloth Wraps from 500 to 1000 each.
Ladies Cloth Modjeskas from 500 to 1900 each.
Ladies" Jackets from 900 to SEQ each.
Ladies Jerseys from 800 to 1900 EACH
Ladies Newmarkets from 800 to- 1000 each
Misses Newmarkets from 400 to 1000 EACH
Chidren's Gretchen Coats, from 2.5oto 1900 each.
Infants CIoass from 2.25 to 1900 each
Chdrens Elder Down Coats, 4.75 EACH
Chdren's Plush Coats 500 EACH
Chdrens Cloth Goats 2 SO EACH
Chdrens Cashmere Goats from 100 to 500 each.
Evening journal., 1889-12-17
CITY NEWS IN sRlEF.

Picture Frames made by Electricity at
Yerger's, 419 Shipley street.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-01-02
-sTAUNToN SPECTATOR AND GENERAL
A Stock Deal.

During the latter part of last week some
thing over 1--we hundred shares of tbs capltal
stock of the Valley Mutual Life Association
changed hands. The par value of the STOCK Is
500 per share The total number OF shares Is
one thousand and eighty.
There Is no stock board or exchange In this
city, and the current values OF the STOCKS Oh
the several corporations located and doing
business here are. as general tnlng' ohiy
known to parties buying and seiilng' ine
greater part of this stock thus sold, II not all,
changed hands Saturday, the 18th ultimo, AS
stated. the value of the stock in the occasional
sales previous to the 18th cannot be stated ac-
curateIy, nor can quotations OF all the safes
made last week be reported correctly. fer-
hans there was none under $50 per share.
From that sum ranging to $l0o, and possioiy
. few shares above 500, will about present inc
matter a. the sales occurred through jig
medium of gentlemen who called on the noio-
ers Of the stock at the time mentioned above
1t was a rapidly executed transaction without
any understanding between the owners OF Inc
stock, and 1t is said that one did not know
that another had sold till after the oeai Was
over.
Rumors conn ect the Inter-States Life lnsar'
ance Company. also established IN THIS Guy
with the deal. That has not been authofi.a-
lively stated. but the contrary Is assefIeu ny
those who are presumed to know posliiVeis
the purposes which led to the transaction.-
The stock of the valley mutual Is known 10 o'
valuable, and, as such, 1t is presulnou 'n'
purchase was made. Its officers are Kno"n y
the world as honored and esteemed citizens .
Staunton who have conducted its affairs sue
cessfully. and the occurrence should no
atyat, t,sa ito
lie and policy-holders. The stock was eVi
IDENTIFY in demand. and the purchasers ar
business men who purchased it as SOHO
business trans action.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-01-02
The Fisher.ville Farmers. club.


The Fishersviils Farrners' Club. Saturday.
Dec. 9th, was called to order, Vice-President
Hanger In the chair. Roll was called. minutes
bers were elected Maj. A. Koin,r. DR.. A.Dold,
F. H Rock, ]. L. " allace, A. A. Jones and e.
D. Kindig.
greatly enjoyed by the twenty members pres
emit, and regrets expressed thas our invited
guests could not be present.
After dinner the constitution and bylaws
were amended and adopt ed for the govern
ment of this club. and we would be glad to
furnish our rules, &c. to any other sections
where clubs may be organized.
Mr.. Freed stated that he had some figures on
fencing. and says picket fence may be erect
ed suitable for inside fencing al about 50 cts,
per rod, exclusive of labor.
The committee on stock law asked for more
time to bring in their report. DIR. Hanger
claimed members should notify each other of
the prices at which they sold stock. &C., and
arraigned MIR. McCue before the club for
fusing to diRclose the price he got for his
lambs. After much discussion pro and con,
Mr.. McCue was excused. An amendment was
then added to the constitution 10 effect the
end in question.
This N Getting was very instructive as well
as spirited one, and is precursor of some that
will follow. Next month, Sd Saturday, the Of
fcers Will be elected.
The time being so limited the regular ques-
lions for discussion had to be laid over for the
next meeting. NJ. other business, the house
adjourned. G. B. KoINER,
]. r. Kemper, Sec President.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-01-02

PERSONALS AND OTHER NEWS.


Correspondence of the SPECTATOR
Mr.. Stuart C. Watson and Miss Sallie De-
priest OF Mt. Sidney. were married on the
morning OF the 9th ult., and after reception
given by their relatives. Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. T..
Wright of this village, left for Ashland. ~,
their future home.
Rev. G. M. Mohlsr, of Lancaster, Pa. is con-
Quoting servicesat Elk Run German Baptist
Westinghouse near here. At Mt. Zion U. Is.
Church. protracted meeting is in progress
conducted by Rev. Nimrod Klracoie.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Levin. of Baltimore. are
visiting relatives and friends here. aud are ths
guests of J. A. Ha,nrick. ESQ.
Rev. A. y. Ham mack, of Dayton. OHIO, is
visiting relatives here.
Mrs Belle Keller and son Ran. of Raphine.
have returned home-having spent Xmas with
relatives here.
Hannah Bowyer. (colored,) aged about AZ,
died suddenly on 2 Ind ult., OF neuralgia OF the
heart. Hannah was a 1worthy woman and was
held in high esteem by all who knew her. She
was raised and owned by Andrew W. Cameron
decd, of Rocz bridge, and was for many years
faithful and trusty help in the family OF the
late VIM. r. Cochran. of this vicinity. Her
funeral was attended by a very large nnmoer
OF Ter people. and many white persons were
present 10 ATTEST Lnelr feNpoct ior lhe oeceas-
ed. The following members and officers OF her
church acted as pal.beare rs:-Jerry Brana-
man, Frank Burgess, Tug Lewis. Rob't Brown,
Geo. Smith and Ds MI Howard.
A grandson of Mr.. Augustus Maslncup met
with serious accident near the residence OF
his grandfather last week. The little fellow
YVES run over by - loaded wagon. seriously
fracturing the thigh bone of bott legs immedi-
ately above the knee. Drs. Hamilton and
Blair attended the little sufferer.
MIR. VIM. NJ. Hogshead. one of our moot de.
serving young men. has Leased / ne Wehn wag-
on yard Of your city. ope he will receive q
liberal patronage.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-01-02
The Fnrmers' assembly.

BY virtue of the powers conferred upon tn'
Executive Committee of the Farmers Assem-
bly, to appoint delegates from those counties
which have not done so through local organf'
nations, the following delegates and aiternats'
have been appointed from the counties OF Au
gusta, Rockbridgs, Bath sud Allegheny.
The assembly meets in Richmond. Tuesday
the 18th instant. Arrangements viii be maze
with the railroads for reduced fare.
AUGUSTA.
Deleoates.-J. Mop. Crawford, Jno. j. Smith,
G. Merritt. Samuel Forrer.
Ahernates William McINue. d. A. y. Ham1l-
ton, Samuel Pilsou, James Todd.
RoCKBRIDGE.
Delsgates.-J. d. II. Ross, Jn0< 1. Dunlap
Tate Sterrett, Blackford Harris.
Anernates.-Jas. d. Paxton, Samu dL. AsSnor'
W. B. F. Leech, Orville Shields,
BATH.
Delegates.-A. F. Withrow, W. NJ. MsAlister,
. Warren. H. s. Payne.
Ancrnafes.-C. c. Francisco. ]. II. Erwin, Jno
A. Stephenson, DR.. Jno. Cameron.
HIGHLAND.
Deleoates.-Lewis McClung. J. p Jones, L. Ell.
Stephenson, P. d. Williams.
AUernates -Jno. McNulty, ]. B. Bradshaw.
Jno. T. Bird, "A. W. Pullins. =.
ALLEGHANY.
Deleqases-Hezekiah Massie, A. a. McAlis-
ter, E. NJ. Nettleton, G. 6. Gooch.
AHernotes.-Jno. S. Ham, James NTH. Capt.
Moody r. l.. Parrish
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-01-02

A feature of unusual importance to every one
in the South contemplating the purchase Of
any kind of machinery or machine tolls,
metal raofng, &C., whether for saw mills, flour
mills. cotton mills, furnaces, ice factories.
electric works, water works, shops, foundries
rolling mills. mines or any other enterprise.
has been added to the MANUFACTURERS RE-
CORD, OF Baltimore, the South's great industri-
al exponent. The editor of that paper invites
any one, whether q subscriber or not. who de.
sires to purchase any kind of machinery.
whether for a new enterprise or an old one. to
send him on postal card or in letter the
If a new enterprise is to be started. mention its
character and state whether any of the ma
chinery needed has been bought or not. 1t
matters not what the enterprise may be
whether broom factory or n rolling mill, an
electric plant or saw mill. Or anything else, 1t
is only necessary to mention what it is and
name the kind of machinery. The MANUFAC-
TURERs' RECORD will make these wants
known to the leading machinery manufacture.
ers of the country, free of any cost, thus secur-
ing from them full information as to price. &C.
This wide publicity and the competitive bids
that IL secures. will enable every one wanting
vantage getting the best at the lowest cost
Information to any new enterprise to be
started, whether manufacturing, mining or
railroad. or the enlargement of any now in ex-
istence, Is desired by the MANUFACTURERS
RECORD. Address editor MANUFACTURERS
RECORD, Baltimore.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-01-02

THE BONES OF A MAN FoUND.-Rece ntly.
while Benjamin Turner was out hunting near
the headwaters of the eastern branch of Green
brier river, near the section known as THE
Sinks" in Pocahontas county, W. Va, he
found the skull of man. He was at first puz-
zled to account for Its appearance and did not
know to what animal 1t belonged. but upon
searching around in the. leaves and the light
fall of snow that covered the ground, he found
the rest of the skeleton. Part OF the clothing
was also found, Zone leg of the pants and a
sleeve of the coat brown in color), but the rest
had rotted away or disappeared in some way.
metal spectacle case was also found which,
on being opened. broke in two. and showed
the spectacles within. Evidently the SIX eleton
was that OF an elderly man, who in passing
through that wild region had gotten lost and
persisted from exposure and hunger. 1t is
thought from the indications that the man
had been dead for year or two. Who 1t was
no one seems to have an idea, but we hope this
publication may lead to the unwilling of the
mystery. Turner contemplates taking party
with him and returning to the place to make
further search when the snow is off the ground
Some yea 8 since, a man named Nicholas in
trying to pass through the same section, be-
came bewiIdered and wandered about till he
died from cold and starvation. A party of men,
however, organized q search for him, and find
ing his track followed 1t until they came upon
his dead body.-Higland Recorder.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-01-02

II ia said the Son .h is to have a cabinet por Is
folio. and this is herald ID abroad "a an omen
of pea ce and good will. 1t Simply sop -
Cyerhe, -us-a dav,ce oft,a on- The intelli-
gencs a nd manhood of the South hay a.,
lier foe than thlmble- rigging political. =,
Malone, nor can more execrable farce
conceived than the appointment to such a post
of some n,.sre fgure-head simply to mark a
locality. It is not the shadow of glory the
South wants. She wants to be let alone-to
enjoy the rights vouchsafed her under the con.
and In the fullness of time to work
out her own destiny without meddIesome in.
from sectional, statesmen and polit.
Zeal demasogues.-BaE. Sun.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-01-02

saE WAS KISSED By THE PREsIDENT.-A
Washington telegram saye: The Presidents
afternoon reception to day was attended by an
unusually large'numoer of people, among
them being delegation Of Brooklyn scool.
teachers now visiting this city. The President
smiled kindly when a little Chicago boy aooul
four years of age rendered him his card aud
upon receiving pleasant word In response
exclaimed, "Hurrah for Cleveland" Near 'ne
close of the reception, when the fresloen' nao
seated himself 10 chat for few momen rs with
a personal friend. q charming little d amsel OF
ns,,a wears of age who had already been pre-
senxed to Mr., Cleaveland tripped up 10 MIN
and taoldIy demanded a kiss, declaring tpSl
she desired to be kissed by the Presioent oi
the United states. Mr.. Cleveland wss- 700
gallant to deny sucn request, and the boa-
ton lady attssned her object AMI went away
happy.