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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-12-12

ENAMELED KETTLEs OF ali sizes, Apple and
Ia Peach Parers Enterp' Ise and other Meat Cut
ters for sale cheap at 1928 Rng corner Of Royal st.
sep8 IT CREIGHTON & BON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-12-12

7 IGHT! LIGHT !-PRATTs ASTRAL OIL
IL the BEST most highly refined, and safest
burning oil made in this countrr is for sale By
nov22 E. g. LEADBEATER & BRO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-12-12

A1HLOPHOROUS-A great Rheumatic ant
IA Neuralgia cure. For sale by
WAKEFIELD & HALL
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-12-12

HOSsART, GORDON & CO.'S OLD LONDON
" DOCK MADEIRA WINE at 81 per gallon Q
great bargain, for ssle by
sug13 GEO. McBURNEY 4 SON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-12-12

a luncheon will be given to night at the
Brad6ock House by the merchants of the
city to the visiting grangars.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-01-17
odd Feuo,ys, nan companv.

The stockholders of the Odd Fellows
Hall Company met yesterday afternoon
and elected the following officers: Presi-
dent, John G. Yates. secretary and treas
urer, Isaac w. Hallum; board of cura-
tors, Andrew L. Moore, f. H. Spencer,
Isaac p. Naylor, Hubert A. Roop, James
Brown, William II. Foulk, Edwin f.
Morrow, John Greiner and Charles p.
Maroney building committee, An
drew L. johnson, Z. II. Spencer,
William H. Foulk, Edwin f. Nor
row, John Greiner; renting committee,
Charles p. Maroney, Isaac p. Naylor,
Hu lert A. Roop; auditing committee
I'd win F. Morrow, William II. Foulk and
James Brown janitor, David Downs.
The report Of the treasurer was as fol-
lows: Balance in bank at last annual
meeting, 81, 1877. OIL; cash receipts during
the year, 1922. 81; total, 50, 1892. The
expenditures during the year amounted
to SO, All 90; leaving balance Of 81, O3l.
90 The board of curators declared a
dividend of 10 per cent, due and payable
on and after February l.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-01-17
MARINE MATTERS.

The United States light house tender
zizania cleared this morning fer her
weekly cruise.
The schooner Three Brothers passed
up the creek this morning for Newport
loaded with lumber
There was only one schooner towed in
harbor for the past two days some thing
very unusual for this season of the year
The tug boat captains complain of very
dull business.
The Charles Warner Company and the
Diamond State Iron Company are trying
twenty tons of coal from the cargo Of the
sunken steamship Earnmoor, with a view
Of buying the whole cargo,
The wreck of the bark Moro Castle
which struck on the Delaware Break
water last November while bound from
Philadelphia to San Francisco. driftet
seward yesterday and is now threaten
ing danger to navigation.
II is probable that the steamship Earn
moor. which was sunk off Edgemoor las
week win be taken TO the Harlan anS
Hollingsworth Company for repairs. TIT
leak in her bottom has been PRACTICAL,
STONED and the vessel now lies off tn
month of the Christiana. About Co
tons of coal yet remain on board. An eff
fort is about to be made to stretch can
vas over the hole in her bottom. 1t
said it will cost $50, 900 to repair the yes
| sci
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-01-17

to you upon the attainment of so high an
office You are worthy of 1t and | am
sure will fiji it we'll No man in the
country is better pleased at your success
than yours truly
Walker Blame. Washington, writes
"You viii pardon my daring TO address
Senator-eleet in lead pencil when tell
you that am fiat ON my back because of
a broken leg two bones below the knee. }
However, I'm getting on very well. l
believe. aud hope soon to
be about on crutehes. If
anything could hasten the union of
broken bones, it is surely such triumph
of bones which never sever as is recorded
in the morning papers. If / live Ill see
you sworn in, if am carried up on a
litter With sincerest congratulations
and best wishes, etc.
Other letters of equal import and cor
diality came from Samuel B. Huey, Esq.
Wharton Barker. and James T. Mitchell
of Philadelphia and scores Of letters and
kilograms from other places.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-01-17

Institutions fitted to do well as inter
mediate colleges. whether now called uni
versities, colleges or high schools, NAM
Der already several hundred. and Of these
the colleges carried on by the Society Of
Friends at Swarthmore, Haverford and
Bryn Mawr, near Philadelphia, are Of all
within my knowledge the best and most
truly fiourisling because conducted with
the most thoroughness, cleanliness and
intellectual honesty, and our other
smaller colleges, even many called uni
versities, would do we'll to profit by their
example A little Quaker honesty" in
calling things by their right names at
several such institutions would greatly
increase the number of their students
and would raise them enormously In ca
pacity for good work in the estimation of
the country and in their own self-respect.
Elk President Andrew d. White, in
Forum for January.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-01-17
CITY NEWS IN BRIEF.

A wagon was struck by Fourth street
car yesterday afternoon and the shafts
were broken.
Telephone No. 307 has been placed in
DR.. William G. Pierces Office, No. 607
Washington street.
The athletic school in the Turner Hall,
Fifth and Walnut streets, was opened yes
terday with twenty-five pupils.
Sheriff Allen sold the stock Of William
M Holt. ieweler, at No $50 Market
street, this morning to Joseph Martin for
$780,
The marsh belonging to the National
Dredging Co., near the mouth of the
creek is overfowed by the breaking Of
the bank.
The Old Point excursion train passed
through Wilmington this morning at
947 O'clock 1t was composed of one
Pullman, two passenger and one baggage
car.
The rainfall yesterday from until 8
o'clock in the afternoon was .O4 of an
inch, from > o'clock yesterday afternoon
until $50 o'clock this morning, n Of an
inch.
The private car Of Superintendent Ken
ney of the p, W. & d. r., No. 2l, has
been taken ont of the car shops and went
into service to-day. It has been entirely
rebuilt.
The Coral Social Circle met last even
ing at the residence of Miss Clara Kaiser
No. 710 jefferson street. The meeting
was largely attended and great interest
was manifested.
DR.. Jacob Fry of Reading will lecture
this evening in Fletcher Hall No 60
Market street, on "Wanted-A Man.
The proceeds are for the benefit of st
Stephens Lutheran Church.
Rev. George NJ. Hickman preached a
the union Presbyterian services at Han
over Church last night. The services
this evening will begin at 745 o'clock
will be in charge Of Rev. A. N. Keigwin
The meeting to perfect the plans for
| Caledonian Society, which was to hav
been held at Dr. F. A. Stewards residence
No. 1906 Delaware avenue, tomorrow
evening. has been postponed until Satu
day evening, January 20.
The eighty ninth birthday Of Mr.;
Hannah Grub was celebrated yesterday
a surprise given her by a large numbe
of friends and relatives. Mrs. Grub
lives with her daughter, Mrs. Hanna
Blackburn, at No. 624 West Fifth street
The many friends who called on her, pal
took of a dinner prepared for the oecasio
and left many acceptable presents. Wit
the exception Of her hearing, which
slightly impaired, Mrs. Grub retains a
her faculties and is very robust an
healthy.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-01-17
LAST EDITION
"AMERIcAN RIELEsa RALL.
Company A, N. G. d., Give Its Annua
Drill and Ball in Institute Ball.


Drill and Ball In Institute Ball.
The american Rifles. Infantry and
Calling Gun Company, National Guard
of Delaware, held it's fourteenth annual
dress drill and reception last evening IN
the Institute Hall. notwithstanding the
threatening weather the attendance was
very large, there being between oOO anu
400 persons present. The centre OF the
floor was cleared for the drill and dance.
The stage was appropriately decorated
in an artistic manner The company S
Gatling gun. the only one in the state,
occupied a prominent position on the
stage.
Hyatt's Military Band escorted the
HAmeriean Rifles" from their quarters in
the Masonic Hail. to the reception room.
There were forty-six men, all in full dress,
in line. The drill began shortly after s
o'clock Captain Edmund Mitchell Jr.,
commanding, assisted by Leutenants
William Floyd and William Hanna The
men went through the maneuvres in al
most perfect precision under Captain
Mitchell's orders, and the out of town
members of the n. G. d., were not only
pleased but surprised at the result Of his
careful training One Of the members Of
the members of the N. G. d. said: ut
was the best drill ever given in the
state The company gave a new feature,
firing while kneeling.
The grand march followed Immediately
after the drill 1t was led by Charles o.
Danz and Miss Anna Hanna, and had
about fifty couples in line. The doucing
continued far into the night. Supper
was served to the invited guests after
midnight at William G. Farra parlors,
No. Sl7 Market street. Among the visi
tors present were Elk Governor
Stockley Adjutant- Genera Ken
ney, Colonel George w. Msrshall
Colonel John NJ Newell, Colonel G. j.
Hart Captain j. p. Wickersham, Cap
tain f. L. Rice, Jr., Lieutenant ebay
tor, Lieutenant Charles M. Stevenson,
Lieutenant Savoy Evans, Lieutenant E.
p Stevens, State Senators Crossan, Lewis
n and Dnnahoe. Colonel John T. Layfield,
q ex-Colonel S. NJ. Wood, ex-Adjutant j.
" N. Hartman, Jr., Captain William Con
b don Lieutenant Brennan, Quartermaster
Sergeant Jones, Commissary Weller
Among She young ladies present were
y the Misses Ella Byrd Of Philadelphia,
n Annie Wilhelm, Lena Grotz, Lilly Grotz,
Il Mabel Hume. Emma Fehrenbach. Miss
4. Boughman, Mrs. Henry Fox, Mrs. Viii
b liam Davis, Mrs. William Floyd, Mrs
n Annie Barr, Mrs Kate Rushton, Misses
n Jennie Babcock Lizzie Corson, Annie
Corson. Annie Davidson, Lizzie Neave
& Lizzie Kane Emma Fullerton. Ann,
81 Leonard. Maggie Reed, Ida " Simon
Il Sallie Turner, Ella Brown. Hannal
n Chance, Mrs. McClennan, Misses Rosi
y Cook, Mamie Cook, Louisa Wilhelm
II Laura Gross and Mrs. Frazer B. Robinson
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-01-17

Delaware and Maryland, p. m.
Colder, clearing weather, northwest
erly winds.
New York Herald forecests.-The
Western storm, now greatly enlarged
and centered near Lake Huron. viii prob
ably move east enthusiastically to-day,
causing higher temperature on the Allan
tic seaboard and dangerous southeasterly
to southwesterly gales from Cape May
to Eastport, Ne, followed by colder
weather tomorrow. Temperature rose in
the eastern half of the United States yes
terday and fell in the west. The chief min
fmum reported was two degrees below zero,
at Fort Custer NJ T. 1.-THE chief maximum
Ga, at Cedar Keys, Fla In the Middle
States cloudy to partly cloudy weather
will prevail, with rain. higher tempera-
tare and brisk southerly to westerly
winds, followed by clearing, colder
weather On Friday in this section
colder, clearing TO fair weather and brisk
southwesterly TO northwesterly winds
will probably prevail, preceded by ligh'
rain or snow near the New Englan,
coasts, and on Saturday colder, fai
weather in both sections.
Baynard's thermometer. z a. m, 3d.;
a. m, 81; II a. m. 62; p. m. 60.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-01-17
Blake's Big Feast.

Winfield Blake, the colored driver Of
Brodhead's stages at Media, Pa, has task
to accomplish on Washington's birthday.
He has undertaken to eat, in sitting Of
one hour, a bushel Of turnips, half a
peck of potatoes, six cups Of coffee. four
loaves Of bred, half a pound of stewed
prunes, four pounds Of beef, six small
pies, three spring chickens, three Goyster
stews, fifty raw oysters, one can of sal
mon, and wash all this load down with
a pint Of whisky. The turnips and po-
tatoes are to be measured whole and
afterward boiled and mashed. The loser
of the wager pays for the provisions.
The entertainment will begin "a
o'clock.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-01-17
PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS.

I. S. Clark of Dover is in Philadelphia
to-day.
John w. Causy of Milford is in Phila
delphia to-day.
The Delaware Pnlp Works have
enough wood on their wharves TO last
them nine months.
G. E. Willis of the Pennsylvania rail
road went from Dover to-day to spend a
few days in Philadelphia.
Nicholas Barlow of Townsend, Del,
was awarded an increase of pension by
the federal government yesterday.
Rev. AIinot J. Savage, the noted Uni
tartan divine Of Boston, will preach in
First Unitarian Church, Chestnut and
Aspen streets Philadelphia on Sunday
morning next. This church is near the
B. & o. depot.
w. E. Manship, a well known merchan;
Of Milton, Del, accompanied by his son,
S. p. Manship, medical student at this
University of Pennsylvania, went to Phil
adelphia this morning. Messrs. ManshiI
remained in this city last night to pay
their respects to Senator Higgins. They
visited the EVENING JOURNAL Office thu
morning.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-01-17
WHEEL CLUB DANCE.
A PIeassnt Concert Followed by Dance
Mt Webster's.


The Wilmington Wheel Club gave a
coneertfand dance last evening TO the
young lady friends of the club in Web
ster's Dancing Academy. II was the
most enjoyable social event ever given BY
this club. There were about fifty couples
present.
Early in the evening concert was
given, the following program being rem
dered Quartette, Lets Dance and
Sing" Misses Kate Bisselle and Mary
Thielman, n Dushane Coward and W.
R. Walters solo, 'svillage Blacksmith, -
James j. Jackson; duet. young Hearts, -
Messrs. Walters aud Coward; solo.
Lights at Eyentide Miss Mary Thiel-
man; quartette. Great Day in de
Mornin;" solo, Soldiers Farewell, n.
ID. Coward quTtette, Farewell. "
These selections were well sung and
elected a great deal Of applause. AT its
conclusion the dancing was begun, music
being furnished by Websters orchestra.
About midnight there was a brief inter
mission, during which Caterer Robert
Graves served refreshments. Dancing
was again resumed and continued after
midnight All of the crack riders Of tn,
wheel club were present and did the hon
ors correctly Some of Wilmington
finest and handsomest ladies lent
brightness to the dance, which was thor
oughly enjoyed by those who did not par
ticipate.
The committee of arrangements, WI
liam f. kurtz, Frank Slothower an'
William T. Westbrook, received a grea
deal Of praise for the enjoyable affair.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-01-17

Joseph A. Bond; deputy grand high
priest, DIR. J. Paul Lukens; grand
king. John P. Edwards, Jr; grand
scribe J. w Fahlgron grand treasurer.
Mark L. Garrett grand secretary, James
H. Price grand chaplain, John L. Clark.
Jr. Mr.. Bond was reelected to the Office
of high priest. There were about sixty
members present. The annual addresses
of the officers and routine business was
transacted 1t was the largest and most
enthusiastic convocation that has been
held in this state for long time. A sup
per was served after adjournment.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-01-17
Double wedding.

There was double wedding last Wed
nesday evening at the residence of c. z.
Harper near Leipsie. John A. Wright,
baggage master at Clayton, and Anna K.
Harper, and David Boyce and Suma Har-
per. being the contracting parties. At
Z. 80 o'clock and ia step to the strains Of
Mendelssohns march, by Miss Sallie f.
Barnard of Cheswold, came to the parlor
Miss Annie and Mr. W., preceded by j..
H. and w. s. Harper, brothers of the
bride, as ushers, where the hymeneal
knot was tied by the Rev. James Conner
of Leipsic Following soon after were
Miss Suma and Mr.. B., who were likewise
made man and wife. Mr. W. will reside
at Clayton and Mr. b. on farm near
Leipsic. SMYRNA Times.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-01-17

The dates for the course Of lectures TO
be given in this city by John Fiske Of
Cambridge, Mass. on "The Beginning Of
New England" have been arranged
They are as follows February 20, THE
Roman and English Idea; March ), "The
Puritan Exodus" March 10. "The Plant
ing of New England; March 10. THE
New England Confederacy;" March 20,
king Philips War April ., Tyranny
of Andres. The place where the lee
lures are to be delivered has not yet been
selected It depends upon the subscrip-
tions, which have not been as liberal as
they should be.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-01-17

About 9. 80 o'clock this morning, Robert
Manlove, a call watch Of the P. w. 81 b.
Railroad Company, while on his rounds
discovered two men breaking into the
back window Of I Hamburger & Sons
store. He called Oficers Wilhelm and
Broomal aud Sergeant Stetser, but the
men had escaped. Seven overcoats valued
at $40 were found across the street from
the store. Two men were arrested on
suspicion, but were discharged because
there was no evidence. The managers of
the store desire to thank Mr. Manlove
and the police officers for their assistance.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-01-17

The choir Of West Presbyterian Church
gave a surprise party to Mrs J. T. ely
mer. wife of the leader of the choir, at
their residence, No. 401 jefferson street,
Hast evening. There were seventy-tive
persons present. among them being
guests from Philadelphia. Mrs. Clysner
received from the choir a costly music
cabinet. made Of hard wood. The choir
sang selections and James J. jackson and
Miss Virgie Conner rendered solos The
evening was spent very pleasantly ana
at late hour refreshments were served.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-01-17

Bannar & Mum. the boat builders at
the foot Of East Fourth street, are build
ing 19-foot yawl for one Of the schoon-
ers belonging to Ex-Governor John W.
Hall Of Frederick Del They have re-
ceived orders for shad skiffs for the fol.
lowing parties: One for Charles f.
Biddle of North East, Nd, 81 feet long
one for II. NJ. West, North East, Nd, %
feet long, and one for Police Officer Viii
liam II. Updyke of this city, 20 feet
long
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-01-17
Within The Reach Of ALL.

as any man earning the ordinary wages
OF a mechanic can, without inconven-
fence save from $500 TO $500 per
month.
1t is n well-xnown fact that some of the
wealthiest men Of the great cities Of New
York and Philadelphia made their win
ming stroke IN life by the purchase ofreal
estate ia parts of the city where they
foresaw future growth.
The same opportunity which was open
to them then is presented to you now
In purchasing a home site at Holly Oak,
you not only secure beautiful home, but
YOU become the owner of real estate in
the ceatre a what is destined in a few
short years TO become thriving, pros
perous city
Take nobodys word for It, but so and
see the land. The land will sell itself.
It eommends itself to every one.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-01-17
Is the Finest Land
Between Philadelphia
and the Breakwater-

Remember thisl Holly Oak is only 81
miles from the Wilmington Depot, q
miles from Chester and 81 miles from
Philadelphia Holly Oak Station is on the
property; a steamboat landing and wharf
is TO be built near the centre of the water
front, and Holly Oak, lying at and around
these two important points, is bound to
become a business centre in short time.
and the lots now offered for sale viii triple
In value in a few years.
The space is too small TO describe all
the various advantages Of this beautiful
localify; the ground is high and healthy
and commands
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-01-17
Christians Notes.

Three persons were converted by the
revival services being held in the NJ. e.
church at Christiana. Presiding Elder
w. l.. S. Murray preached there last
evening.
There viii be a glass ball shooting
match at Christiana some time this week
The Presbyterian church at Christiaua
is being carpeted.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-01-17
AVieWOf the River for Thirty Miles

Tie scenery is unsurpassed, the air is
pure and invigofating, with good drain
age and excellent water.
We know of no way anyone can invest
their earnings so safely and .profitably as
by purchasing one or more of these lots
'rhe easy terms Of sale place them
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-01-17
REORGANIZATION.
The Plan of the Choral Club Directors as
Decided Upon.


The Choral Club will be reorganized
and put in good condition for other sue
cesses.
The following circular has been issued
by the Board Of Directors under date of
January 16, and copy has been sent to
each member Of the club: cat a meeting
of the Board of Directors Of the Choral
Club, as per instruction by resolution Of
the club, the following plan of reorgani-
cation was adopted:
"Resolved. That the enclosed card of
application for membership be filed and
forwarded to the secretary Of the club,
not later than Saturday, January 10, 1888,
and that the board vote on each applica-
ton by secret ballot, and that notice OF
the election or rejection be sent to each
applicant"
The names of the president and secre'
tary are added, and application cards en-.
closed. II is believed that this plan will
be successful in bringing about the end
desired.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-01-17
Prettrman-Bardsley.

Charles B. Prettyman of Dover and
Miss Ella, daughter of John Bardsley.
city treasurer of Philadelphia, will be
married at 6 p. m. to-day in Philadelphia.
Among the Dover people who will be
present are Miss Jessie Butler, Mr.. and
Mrs. John Carrow, Miss Mary Cannon
and Mrs l. @ Smith
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-01-17

The grand jury yesterday found true
bill against John Sailor, who was some
time ago charged with selling liquor
without license and on Sunday. Sailor
died few days ago, the grand jury being
unaware OF his ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Record.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-01-17

Two stalwart members of Troop B re-
Gently received notes of warning from
the "White Caps to "stay at home
with your wife They were at the
American Rifles ball last evening and
kept looking over their shoulders all
NIGHT
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-01-17
The InvlsIhle Ecllrse.

The stormy and cloudy sky last night
prevented the eclipse of the moon from
being seen in this locality. The only esi-
dence of 1t was deeper darkness between
II. 30 and 80 o'clock. the time of the
greatest observation Of the moons disc by
fba shadow of the earth.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-01-17
ROYAL Arch sIasons.

The twenty-first annual convocation of
the grand chapter of the Royal Arch
Masons was held last evening in the
Masonic Hall. The election OF officers
resulted as follows: Grand high priest,
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-01-17
wlewAM, coNcLAvE AND CASTLE.

Alpha Conclave, No 1, Legion of the
Red Cross, will hold its regular meeting
tonight in its council chamber in the h.
of p. Hall
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-01-17

The alumni of Mount St. Mary's Col
lege of Emmetsburg, Md, held its eigh-
tieth annual banquet III the Fifth Avenue
Hotel, New York, last evening.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-01-17
wilmIngton ClearIng House.

The exchanges Of the Wilmington banks
at the clearing house to-day were; Olsar
ings, $147, 742, OF; balances, $S7, 5lv.o9. -