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Evening journal., 1890-05-08
CRUELTY AND hcG-Lcr.
A Case OF Just Punishment on a FAther
and step-haother.

Mrs Margaret A. Smith and her hus-
band, Eugene Smith, were Eaed $50 and
costs and $40 and costs, respectively. for
cruelty to and neglect Of child. by
Justice Monaghan this morning. All the
parties concerned live in Marshallton.
Special Officer Frank Stout of the s
p. 9. O., arrested Mr.. and Mrs. Smith
yesterday afternoon. The child that
was cruelty treated is named Flossie Y
Smith, seven years old, daughter Of
Eugene Smith and step daughter of
Margaret, his second wife
The testimony showed that they did
not allow the child to call them father
and mother, but Mr.. Smith" and Mrs.
Smith, They made her sleep on the
floor without covering She was beaten
with lath until she was covered with
bruises, The ehild's grand mother re-
ceived her several times IN q horrible
condition, showing the lack of parents
care.
The neighbors of Mr. and Mrs. Smith
had threatened violence on them for their
cruelty, but finally put the case into the
hands Of the society. The little girl is
now in the care Of the s. p g O.
Evening journal., 1890-05-08
TIE FORTUNE WAS Small.
A Report That Was Exaggerated ], 800
TiMes-The Green improvements.

A Report That Was Exaggerated 1 800
Times-Fhe Green improvements.
Special Correspondence EVENING JOURNAL.
NEW CASTLE, May S.-The Trustees
Of the Market Square and the special
committee from the Trustees Of the
Common have determined to 'let nc
grass grow under their fee" until the
extensive improvements to the square
have been made. Yesterday afternoon
they held a joint meeting on the green
and personally superintsnded the
measuring of the same. IL is now as
serted that the Ladies' Improvement
Society will place two fountains and a
bed of flowers in the green when the
improvements have been made.
rumor was circulated about town
last night that a son cf Theodore Atkin-
son had found a pot, containing 81 500
in gold and currency, while tearing out
the foundations of an old building in
front of his fathers residence An inges
tigation Of the report proved that it had
originated from the young mans finding
an old copper penny in the building,
which had evidently been there for a
long time. Mr.. Atkinson stated this
morning that he would much rather have
much talk about it.
The many friends Of James s. DUNCAN
Of this city, cashier of the Bank of
America. Philadelphia, were panied to
learn of his arrest and imprisonment,
with the other officials of the bank, which
occurred last evening, and was made
on a warrant accusing them Of
receiving deposits after the bank was
insolvent. Mr.. DUNCAN has been a resi-
dent of this city for many years, Is a
member Of the Presbyterian Church, and
has a large circle of friends here who
are confident that he will come out Of
the difficulty with his character untar-
nished.
There is some talk among prominent
sporting men Of recognizing the New
Castle base ball club, and one Of these
citizens remarked this morning, that the
movement may prove successful He
stated, that should the team be re-organ-
lied, it would be composed as follows:
w. ]. Ferris, manager; w. h. White
lock, captain, C and b. P. Madden, c.
and b. Q. G. Lunt. w. Langston and ].
McNulty, p; R. A. Vallette, s. s.; A
AcCaughan, 2 b.. E. w. Eagle, 3 b.; h.
w. Hushebeck, f.. ~. Hammers, f.; j..
Il. bacon, j. ii. Duncan, I.
The Young Peoples Society Chris
tian Endeavor OF the Presbyterian
Church gave delightful sociabls on
Tuesday evening.
Shad are very scarce to-day and but
few of the fishermen are at work. The
fish are worth $12 per hundred, but are
not in great demand
Contractor Harry McCaulley is receiv-
ing large shipments of stone to be used
by him in the erection of several dwsll-
ing houses.
The Choral Society will rehearse this
evening, at theresidence of Mrs. G. V.
Wise
Miss Elizabeth j. Booth of this city, is
visiting relatives in Baltimore.
Miss Carrie Fry win build two-story
frame house on Orange street, near
Delaware
The American Protestant Association
is contemplating holding festival on the
evenings of June 6 and z.
The contract for rebuilding the old
foundry. which was recently DESTROYED by
are has not yet been awarded
Evening journal., 1890-05-08
Trouble brewing for Ladv Cook.

New YORK, May Sit Is said that an
old indictment for manslaughter at OF
tawa, Ills, is~to be brought up against
Lady Frances Cook, of London, formerly
Tennie 9. Clahin. She is charged with
having caused the death Of Rebecca Howe
by placing deleterious drugs upon tumor.
The charge dates back twenty six years,
but grave as it was no attempt has ever
been made in all that time to call the ae-
cused to account. Lady Cook says the
whole affair is a backmailing scheme.
Evening journal., 1890-05-08
PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS.

q MeeGonigle Of Boston is on our streets
to-day.
Mrs Bechtel Of Philadelphia Is visiting
relatives In this city.
Lewis Howell Of the Union Cycle Company
was Ia this city to-day.
Fred. e. Bach, Senator Ingginss private
secretary, is in Wilmington.
Mrs. ziun Of this city is visiting Mr.. ana
Mrs. A. b. Rogers at Easton, Nd
Mrs s. u FOSTER and Miss Beulah Foster
left yesterday morning for Los Angeles, Cali
fOrnia.
Miss Elsie Stevens OF Worton, Nd, has 70
turned home from visit TO Miss Bertha
Lambson OF near this city.
The arrivals at the Clayton House are G.
sare, w. Weber, New York; w. s. Davis, A {.
A. Dinsmore, u. W. Barbies, Philadelphia
Miss Mary White Of Baltimore was IN town
Yesterday attending the wedding OF Miss
Carrie W Wiley and Isaac ii. Philips OF this
city.
Walter Yaeger, editor Of the Delaware
Stats Aeitung, has left that paper and Is
working on the German Gazette in Philadel-
phia.
Evening journal., 1890-05-08
belgian Block on the Interseotisns

The directors Of the Street and Sewer
Department held special meeting last
night and received bids for Belgian
blocks for paving the intersection Of
Shipley, Fourth, Fifth aud Sixth streets,
from Brandywine Granite Company.
$3.50 per square yard P. P. Tyre, 81. 50
per square yard. Mr.. Murray moved
that the petition of the Oxy- Hydrogen
Company to open Shipley street for lay
ing gas pipes be declined, because the
company owns no works which can
furnish gas, AS consideration of that
petition had been postponed until next
Tuesday evening, Mr.. Murray withdrew
his motion.
Evening journal., 1890-05-08
Home From Baltimore.

st. Johns Commandery. No. /, knights
Templar and the First Regiment Band
arrived home from their visit to Balti
more about 5 o'clock yesterday AFTERNOON,
and were heartily applauded as they
marched up Market street. They re-
ceived an ovation during the big parade
in Baltimore.
The run from this city to Baltimore,
a distance Of sixty five miles, was made
in one hour and sixteen minutes, and the
return trip last evening was made in one
hour and ten minutes, which is said to be
the fastest time ever made between Viii
mington and Baltimore.
Evening journal., 1890-05-08
LAST EDITION
DRINK WATER CONVENTION.

The Prohibition Party Meet at Dover
This Morning and elected Officers.
Special Despatch EVENING JOURNAL.
DOVER, Del, May s.-The prohibition
convention opened at II o'clock this
morning with twenty seven delegates
present w. N. Brown presided. A
quartette opened the meeting with a
song. Rev. William L. White of viii
mington prayed.
w. M. Brewn in opening said they
were fooled in the last campaign by the
promise in the Republican platform aud
many Prohibitionists voted for the Re.
publican candidates. The Legislature
went back on them and they would not
be fooled again
R. NJ Cooper was made permanent
chairman and Rev J. D. Q. Hanna of
Wilmington permanent secretary. Rev
]. A. B. Wilson was made chsirman by
the Committee on Platform. Committees
on Credentials and Nominations were ap-
pointed; there was little tussle over the
Committee on Nominations.
SOME MHnbEQ w AotAAAAnNN IL OlHn COA-
vention, Charles Marshall Of Lewis
objected, as New Castle had the bulge
on delegates, so a committee was ap-
pointed.
A canvass Of delegates at ! o'clock
p m., shows that E H. Bancroft at
Wyoming, Myles Messick of Sussex and
L. NJ. Price, the phosphate man Of
Smyrna. divided the strength of the con
vention for candidates for governor,
while Daniel NJ Green of Newport,
is the only one named for Congress 1t
looks now like Price and Green. Green
is an old soldier; he lost his leg in the
war and is prominent Grand Army man.
At 12 80 the convention adjourned till
1.30 p. m.
The delegates are full of enthusiasm.
The W. G. T. U. of Dover sent invita-
tions for the entire convention to dine at
their headquarters.
Evening journal., 1890-05-08
sale Of ElIgibls Lots

s S. Fleming Of Florida is in the city
and has arranged for public sale Of his
property on Saturday, oath instant. 1t is
divided into 100 building lots, fronting
on Kenneth road. Grant avenue, Union.
Thirteenth and Fourteenth streets. beau
tifullY situated and convenient to Della
ware avenue and Eighth street cars.
These lots are just outside of the city,
and therefore not subject to city taxes.
The Kennett road is destined to be viii
mington's finest avenue and this sale
affords rare chance to secure lots for
houses and for safe and profitable invest
ment.
Evening journal., 1890-05-08
FunsraI Of george +, CRAIG.

The funeral Of George T. Craig took
place from the residence of his father, T.
B. Craig, No. 908 Jackson street, yester-
day afternoon and was largely attended.
The services commenced at o'clock and
were very impressive. They were con
Quoted by the Rev. William P. Swartz,
pastor of the Central Presbyterian
Church, and the Rev Jacob Todd, d. D. !.
of Grace NJ. z Church The floral gifts
we're nu nerous and handsome. Among
them were the Gates Aiar," presented
by his fellow druggists His young
friends sent q beautiful floral emblem
THE Setting Sun" A large heart made
Of handsome roses was sent by Grace
Temperance Union. bunch OF twenty
two pure white roses tied with wide
white ribbons representing his age was
one of the prettiest and most appropriate
offerings The other doral offerings were
an anchor, large harp, several wreachs,
crowns and choice cut flowers. The pail
bearers were: Harry Rucher, Jacob s.
Beetem, Joseph Mendinhall, John w.
Lawson, Jr., Charles B. Dubell and viii
liam Butz
Evening journal., 1890-05-08
lecture to Dulaware ConnrIl

Father w. ]. Birmingham gave lee
ture before Delaware Council g. B. L.. at
It's hall last night. His subject was. ga
Trip Across the Atlantic Ocean" He
described vividly his feelings while on
the Atlantic and the sights which he saw
IN the various cities Of France, especially
his emotions while before the tomb Of
Joan Of Arc at Bouen.
Evening journal., 1890-05-08
MalmsIsx-Munton.

John F. Walmsley and Miss Mary w.
Munson, daughter of B. F. Munson,
were married last evening by the Rev.
Adam Stengle, at the residence of the
brides parents, No. 308 East Ninth
street. The marriage was private, and
only the families of both parties were
present. After the wedding Mr.. and
Mrs. Nalmsley started on a short visit to
Washington. After they return they
will take up their residence at No. 6O4
Madison street, where they will be pleased
to meet their friends
Evening journal., 1890-05-08
second street pancInr Aondomr

The last of a series of socia-
bles given by Bleyer Gonna
way was given in their dancing
academy in Messick Hall last evening.
There was a large number of people
present, who danced to the delightful
music furnished by Luckman's orchestra
of seven pieces. Refreshments were
served in the hall about midnight. The
academy will open about October Is.
Evening journal., 1890-05-08
Italian Imborers

The Italians at work on the intercept
ing sewer are poor workmen, though
their labor is 0 itained much cheaper. per
diem, than any other nationality. Their
boss Is compelled to speak to them in the
loudest tones, rs II commanding a beast,
or no attention whatever is paid to his
orders. A citizen who has witnessed the
grogress OF the work since its beginning,
says that an American can and will do
more work in one day than two Of these
Italians
Evening journal., 1890-05-08
DuPont Pest Open Camp FIre.

There was an open camp FIRE held in
the Churchman Building, Tenth and
Market streets, last evening, by DUPONT
Post, No. 2. g. A. r. Comrades from
other posts In this city made speeches.
and a musical and literary program was
given. At the conclusion Of the exer-
cises refreshments were served.
Evening journal., 1890-05-08
school Entertainment.

An entertainment was given in school
district, No, AZ, few miles ouside of
this city, last night. Mrs. Boss, the
teacher, had charge. A good program
was given by Mrs. Boss, the Simmons
qusrtette, John Coffman, Miss Sallie
Simon and Miss Boss.
Evening journal., 1890-05-08
a Rrakeman Tniured.

Thomas Keatley, a brakeman on the w
& n. railroad, had his right foot SO badly
injured that it viii have to be amputa-
ted. and received internal injuries, yes
terday afternoon. He was struck by a
bridge and thrown from his train near
Coatesville. He was brought to this city
and was taken to his home, No S33 West
Fourth street, in Wilson's ambulance.
Evening journal., 1890-05-08
Right Arm Rrsknn

David Davis, the nine-year old son Of
John Davis Of No 1921 Spruce street.
broke his right arm below the elbow last
evening. The little fellow was at play
In front of the house, when he fell into
the gutter. DR.. Cantwell reduced the
fracture and the boy is improving
rapidly.
Evening journal., 1890-05-08
Mrs. j. q. Bateman Dead.

Special Despatch to EVENING JOURNAL.
DOVER, May s.-A despatch received
this morning from Baltimore announces
that Mrs j. H. Bateman died at 80
o'clock last night. Her remains will be
brought here for interment
Evening journal., 1890-05-08
NTDDLETOWN
DELAWARE COLLEGE.
INNINGS

Delaware College. 3 0 S 0 3 ga
Middletown. 30 0 0 O0l o.
Struck out-By Cruthcrs l0:'byaVallette 4.
by Ingram 2; by Gemberling. Base on balls
by Ingram A. byVallette, 2 by Gemberling
x by Cruthers, 4. Left on bases -Middletown,
lock, = Wild pitches L. Ingram. rs
Gemberling,2. z. Earned runs Middletown, 2:
Delaware College. ;. Time Of game-one hour
Evening journal., 1890-05-08
hell.Down sta,r..

Mary, daughter of John Callahan. of
No s07 East Eighth street, fell down
stairs this morning and was badly In
jured DR.. g. H. CantwelI took several
stitches in deep cash about four inches
in length in her head.
Evening journal., 1890-05-08
Municipal Court.

At this mornings session of Munich
pal Court only twe cases were disposed
of. John Copeley, drunk and disorderly.
was recommitted. James Jones. charged
with assault and battery on Annie Irons,
was dismissed on the payment of the
costs.
Evening journal., 1890-05-08
Base BAH Notes,
Lo. Anotherl
Stein pitched a great game.
Games to day:


Games to day:
Jersey City VS.. Hartford, at Jersey
City; Newark VS.. Washington, at New
ark; New Haven VS.. Worcester. at New
Haven; Wilmington VS.. Baltimore, at
Baltimore.
The Young Merits would like TO hear
from the American Boys. Address. A.
H. Boys, No. 400 South jackson street.
The True Sons Of Old Erin Base Ball
Team has organized for the season with
the following players: T. Mulrooney. G.
t. Powers, p. ii. Shields, S. E. Kerns.
ID. H. Lally, 2b.; J. Naughton, 30. j.
Flood, IT,. w. Lukens, cf J. Skelly, n.
Rob Cassidy, manager; Frank Skelly,
treasurer. Address challenges to III
Lally. No. 906 Reed streets
Whitelock and Martin OF the Middle
town and College Teams respectively. are
playing great ball. The latter uses his
organs Of speech entirely too frequently,
however, in game.
Evening journal., 1890-05-08
WILMINGTON,

Earned runs Wilmington, I. Two base
hit-Lynch. Three base hit-Shaw. Sacri-
fee. hits-Tate, O'Rourke. Williams. Corco-
ran. Bases stolen Baltimore. ,: Whining
ton, l. Double plays-Alack. Tate. O'Rourke
heegan and Lynch Left on bases-Balti-
more l6; Wilmington, q Struck out-By
shaw, 2; German. 9; Stein, 4. First base on
errors Baltimore. /; Wilmington. 8 First
base on called balls Baltimore, g. Whining
ton, d Hit by pitched ball-German, Towns
end. hasney. sullivan. Wild pi aches- Stein.
l: Passed Townsend, !; Williams, / .
Umpire. EOrporan
Evening journal., 1890-05-08
Mi. Croker n Not pring.

NEW York, May s-The Herald says
that if the rumor that Richard Croker IS
dying at Wiesbaden is true, none Of his
family are aware Of the alleged fact and all
of Croker's friends discredit the story.
Evening journal., 1890-05-08
rhe nrniestie Lowers Her Reeord.

NEW YoRE, May s.-The White Star line
steamer Majestic, which arrived from Liv-
erpool last evening, has lowered her record
Of six days, ten hours and thirty minutes
Eve hours by the present trip.
Evening journal., 1890-05-08
VEIIminefnn Olnnrinn nouaa.

The exchanges of the Wilmington bank
1t she clearing house to-day We ,. C.s2l
Evening journal., 1890-05-08
MEETING "esN HuR.9
A Large Gathering Spends Very Pleas
ant Evening with Him.

A large audience spent an Evening
with Een Uur" in the Opera House last
night The illustrations of the striking
passages of General Lew Wallace's book
were supplied by the following cast of
characters:
Ben Hur.....................R Robert w. Howell
Herod the King ... i. James 4. Tawor
Simonides. es.................. Edward Andrews
Balthasar..-. G. II. Thomas
Three wise men Melchoir.......C g. r. letters
Gaspar..... ID. J. H. Rile
Ilderim. the Sheik MI. -. E. L. Rice, Jr.
--s''' Miss Bessie rhompso n
Iras. s......,.......... ........ ~. Miss Prentice
Tirzah. .............s.. Miss Anna Hopes
Amrah, the Nurse. Mrs. n J. Maulhausen
Malluch. the Slave. w G Pennypacker. Jr.
The Boatman. DIR. l.. A. kittinger
TWO children,
Bessie williams and May Bright
Servants, kings, guards, etc.
Miss Estelle H. Schivelly of Pbiladel-
phia sat at the left end of the stage in
front of the scenes. and read the neces-
sary narrative. Her chair was Of unique
design and resembled a cradle. A mass
of potted plants, around a standing lamp,
gave a pretty background that was sup
plemented by the various scenes. Miss
Schivelly read distinctly and simply,
making the story the more delightful.
She recited the chariot race and the sew
eral climaAes Of that thrilling account
found a responsive chord in the hearers.
She was forced to bow her acknowledge
ment of the applause. A basket Of
flowers was presented to her.
The tableaux were beautifully cos
TUNED and nearly all were applauded.
Incidental music was played by the
Opera House orchestra. Home, Sweet
Home" aud Nearer My God to Thee, "
respectively, were the selections as the
lepers came near their home and were
about to be healed by Christ.
Miss yirgie Connor and Mrs. Thomas
Benson were the soloists The former
sang the song of Iras to Ben Hur on the
lake and was accompanied on the piano
by E. J. Muhlhausen. Mrs. Benson sang
the solo during the tableau of Judah and
Tirzah, and was encored.
Mrs. Ellen Knight Bradford Of Wash
ington arranged the tableaus and made
the evening a success.
At the close of the entertainment the
orchestra played the Star Spangled
Banner. and other patriotic airs, and
the audience fingered long enough TO ap-
plaud. A supper was given in Farras
parlors to those who took part in the
tableaux.
Evening journal., 1890-05-08

The directors OF the Street and Sewer De-
partment held a consultation with Messrs
Shea and Curren OF Councils Finance COM
mitee last night on the necessity for a larger
mtercepdng sewer appropriation.
Evening journal., 1890-05-08
HELP WANTED.


A $40 PER MONTH AND EXPENSES
"A paid, good statesmen 10 sell nursery stock
d. II. PATTY, Geneva, n. y.
Evening journal., 1890-05-08
The THEFT Discovered.
Guion Was Amazed.

When Mr. Morrison reached this city he
called on Mr. Guion, who expressed the ut
most astonishment at The defalcation, and
declared that he could not account for IL.
Both gentlemen then called on President
Booth, and ut last Mr.. Guion was accused
Of having stolen the bonds. He imme.
diately became indignant and strenuously
denied it,
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-02-07

lately prosecuting attorney, and the cause
Of the killing was the pretty l5-year-old wife
of Lewton; but only the two were present at
the fatal affray, of whom the one cannot tes-
tify and the other need not.
The testimony presents some curious fea-
lures. On the evening of Jan. parties In
the store below the Office of Sheetz heard five
shots. and the next minute the lawyer APP
peared, going in a full run 10 the office of
Sheriff Oscar Thompson. The sheriff says
that the lawyer bounded in, fell on his knees
and clasped those of the sheriff and cried
bitterly In vain did the officer ask him
what was the matter; he only cried harder
and implored the sheriff to come TO his office.
They went, no one else being allowed TO enter
with them, and on the floor lay the corpse of
John Lewton, the top of his head laid open
by one bullet, his heart pierced by another.
The most expert marksrTan, firing with per-
feet deliberation, could not have placed either
shot more fatally. Indeed, such instant
death must have resulted from either that
some experts insist that one or the other
must have been fired after the man fell.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-02-07
Resolutions of Gratitude.

At the last regular meeting of the Wide
Awake hook and ladder company. Messrs.
Henry Mold and J. d. Collier were sp-
pointed committee of two to draw up
suitable resolutions showing the appre-
citation of the company to the Chicago.
Rock Island & Pacific for their don alton.
The committee made the following re-
port, which was adopted with cheers and
only partially espresso the feeling Of the
company:
WAEREAs. This company has received
a surprise at the hands Of the Oh cago,
Rock Island & Pacific railroad in the way
of donation Of $50: therefore be It
Resoloed. That we as company most
sincerely thank the above named for the
gift which was timely and needed to ap,
ply on outside Indebtedness. This com
pany will ever hold the Chicago, Rock
Island 81 Pacific railroad In kindly re-
membrsnce for this act of kindness.
HENRY Mold, c,m
J. ID. COLLIER,
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-02-07
A Haunted House.

This body of ours has been likened TO
tenement IL often has a haunted
spartment-the stomach. Scared by the
eldrich sprite. dyspepsia. dige stion flies
and refuses to return. What can break
the spell, what can raise the ban laid up
on the unhappy organss We answer un
hesitatingly, Hostetter's Stomach Bitters,
and we are warranted 10 response by the
recorded testimony of myriads. covering
a period of over a third of a century. A
course Of the Bitters. begun In any stage
of the affection, and persistently fol-
lowed. will terminate in cure positive, not
partial. The Bitters restores tone to the
epigastric nerve, renews and purifies the
juices exuding from the cellular tissue
that act upon the food digestively, expels
bile from the stomach and the blood, and
promotes a regular habit of body. Ma
lsria. kidney complaint. nervousness,
rheumatism and neuralgia give way to
this medicine.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-02-07
County BuIIdtng.
TRANSFERS.

3-Emma G Ellis, ct al. BIZ Master, to J
ID Beecher. lot z, block 5. Bsiley Daven>
ports fon-th sd, r l. 81 900.
Nv A Hunter to Geo Greenwood.
part nwt I. ne4, 10, IL. 1w. $50.
Albert Zimmerer to John Hsse, lot 6,
Qlock 2, Rodman's sub-div, in II ale's ad,
X /. $685..
PROBATE.
4-Estate of Frederick W Kellerstrass.
Order authorizing administrator to sell
collectable account.
4-Gusrdisnship of Mcneil Pratt, mi
nor. Petition for letters of guardians
ship filed, and request of minor for sp.
pointment of " J Pratt as guardian.
Bond filed and approved. and letters is
sued.
Estate of Calvin L Ellsworth Al
illustrators report Of sale of real estate
filed and approved.
Conservatorship of Thos B O'Donnell.
Inventory led and approved.
Estate of Jas Edmunds. Relinquish-
ment of right to administrator fled by
widow. Letters of administration issued
TO John Schafer, Jr. Bond filed md APP
proved. Luther s Pesrssll. J Gillispie
and George ID Moore appointed sDprais-
ers.
LICENSED TO WE'D.
8-Louis Vetter, Illinois City, Barbara
Madden. Marston.