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Evening journal., 1890-06-03
INDIAN ASSOCIATION

Last Meeting for the summer Held Yes
terdny Afternoon Donations Made.
The women's Indian Association held
It's last meeting for the season yesterday
afternoon at the home of Mrs. Thomas
Darlington, No. 500 Washington street.
The committee on revision of the
membership list rtported progress and
the chairman placed $40 in the treasury
as membership fees,
Mrs Bellah, chairman of the penny.a-
day collecting committee, sent correct
account of the collections, snd the
amount, which is $282 95. There was
very generous response by the citizens
who were asked, and the association is
very grateful to them. OF the amount
collected by this committee, $l1S 90 was
added to the $130 so which the Home
Building Committee of the National
Association now holds as an appropria-
tion for James Hamilton's cottage, which
is nearly COMPLETED at Bancroft, Neb.
The amount, $3.50. is loaned to him to be
repaid in such sums and at such times as
he may be able, with the idea of encour.
aging independence and making self-sup.
porting
The association gave S45 as present
toward finishing the house, to be especi-
ally applied to the purchase OF a stove
and washing tubs if these have not
already been secured.
One of the ladies' made a strong appeal
for Miss Grace Howard's mission at
Crow Creek Agency, South Dakota. She
is doing a large amount of work with
but little means, and she would be able
to work better with additional help.
The society agreed to send her 500 from
its fund.
The treasurer reported that @l4 had
been sent to the national association as
part OF Wilmingtons contribution, and
as more money is collected part Of 1t
will be sent also.
The committee to secure subscriptions
to the Indian fund reported great success
and were continued.
Mrs. Thomas Darlington and Mrs. Nc
Lear were appointed committee to make
arrangements for the opening meeting
next October. The meeting will probably
be held in public place and Mrs. Quin-
ton viii be invited to be present. Mrs
McLear was appointed vice president foi
/ West Church in place Of Mrs. Bellah, re
signed. Mrs. Milo W. Locke was pro
posed for Calvary Church, Mrs
| Howard Pyle for the New Jerusa
/ lem Church and Mrs " S. Collins
| for Scott NJ. L Church. There wer,
present at the meeting: Mrs. Charles B
Lore, Miss Lore, Mrs A. G McLear, Mis-
McLear Mrs George w. Bush, thu
Misses Zane, Mrs G. w. Rowland, Mrs
William M. Warner. Mrs. s. T. Hilles
Mrs. Pyle, Mrs. Thomas Savery, Mis-
Lewis, Mrs Derrickson. Mrs. Garrett
Miss Worrell Miss Porter, Mrs. Williar
e. Lloyd, airs ]. Simpson Trotter an
Mrs. v. Yerger.
Evening journal., 1890-06-03
nj X Il. Club.

The VI. K. T Club held an enthusiastic
meeting last evening, at which over
thirty young men were present. They
thoroughly discussed the prospects of
winning the Press prize for Delawsre's
candidate, Miss Mary K Thielman. The
secretary proposed jubilee day at
Brandywine Springs and it was decided
to carry out the suggestion. The follow
ing jubiles committees were appointed
Chairman of committee of arrangements,
N. Dushane Cloward treasurer Of jubilee
fund, Frank Herring; committee on re-
freshments and tents, Clifford Greenman,
chairman M s. Morris, John Bratton,
Robert Baird; committee on grounds,
w. G. Bryan, N. D. Coward
Frank Kane; committee on concerts,
T. L. Carpenter. J. I. Clymer, John
Bratton; committee on transportation,
James B. Stidham, Milton Shippers, 7. 4.
Cloward; committee on sports, Howard
Pyle, Frank Kane, Joseph wilkins; com
mittee on dancing. Harry Bucher, 7. 4.
Cloward, r 2. Edwards, Will N. S.
Brown The date of the jubilee has not
been decided yet. but q meeting Of al
interested parties will be called on Fri
Gay evening, and all the arrangements
will then be made,
Evening journal., 1890-06-03
COMPANY e,s FESTIVAL.
A Hat 20 the Handsomest man-Ambi
tIous Amateurs-Personal News.

A Hat 20 the Handsomest man-Ambi-
tious Amateurs-Personal News.
Special Correspondence EVENING JOURNAL.
GEORGETOWN, June 3.-The fair and a
festival held by Company G proved a
success. About 500 was cleared over
expenses. The silk b At offered as prize
to the handsomest young man was se-
cured by John Edward Wilson, who is
quite a character in the town, being a
very small-sized youth of about 90 years,
and, as regards mis- personal appearance,
quite the reverse of handsome. BE is the
butt of all good natured fun. He was
quite charmed with his hat and sported
it on Sunday, much to his delight, and
the amusement of his friends. Miss
Mollie Walls having the greatest mum.
ber of votes as the most popular young
| lady, secured the bracelets. The differ
ent prizes were drawn, J. Cahall draw
/ ing one clock Tle others were drawn
by others whose names could not be
ascertained.
T. A. Polk and T. f. S. Wilson are on
a soft crab expedition down at the inlet.
They are the guests of Peter Massey.
/ Mrs. Charles Purnell is spending few
| DAYS in Philadelphia and Wilmington.
Miss Mary Metcalf Of Lewes is visiting
Miss Belle Donovan.
Henry Clay Turner of Wilmington
visited in town this week.
The Georgetown Amateur Dramatic
Association OF young people will present
their plays, "Our Domestics, LEND Nj
Five Shillings" and Tempest Tossed
this week.
Judge J. II. Paynter is again very
seriously i'll, and few hopes are enter
tained of his recovery.
Miss Clara johnson of Millsboro ha
been visiting Miss Maggie Willin.
]. f. Faucett left here Monday morn
ing for Washington, where he has
government office.
Miss Burtie Layton of MillsborV visite
Miss Hattie Marvel this week.
Evening journal., 1890-06-03
APeculinr Peach Orchard.

DOVER, Del June "A strange freak
in the fruit growing line is now attract
ing the attention of the farmers of this
section. While all through Kent county,
even in the best kept and most skilfully
cultivated orchards, hardly a peach can
be found, down on the bay shore near
Woodland Beach, stands a peach
orchard the trees in which are loaded
down with finely developed fruit. The
most singular thing about this, in the
estimation Of fruit growers, is that
while even in the best sheltered
orchards, those surrounded entirely by
woods. all the fruit was destroyed by
the March storms, the fruit Of this par
ticuIar orchard, unsheltered and in
every way exposed, has lived and
thrived. The orchard contains trees OF
all variatiec
Evening journal., 1890-06-03
municipal Court.

At the Municipal Court this morning,
Frank Erwin and John Fleming, drunk,
were fned,S5 and costs each; James Polk
Rosin, drunk, 81 and COSTS John Collins,
drunk, 81 and costs John Lemsdoski. 3
Pole, was charged with firing pistol in
the rear of his house and also with point
ing the same at officer Russell, last even
ing, was held in 500 bail for court.
George Coffman. a boy about 10 years old,
was charged with stealing pies from the
wagon of Mrs. Sarah Earl, at Tenth and
Adams streets. He was sent to the Ferris
Industrial School. James Smith, charged
with assault and battery on his wife and
whose sentence Judge Ball withheld until
this morning, was found guilty and
sentenced to pay fine Of $25 and costs,
and undergo three month imprisonm ent
in New Castle Jail.
Evening journal., 1890-06-03
A BLOODY ENCOUNTER.
Young Soldier Thrashes an Athlete In
"A Duel.

Duel.
! )ecial Correspondence EvEN1EG JOURNAL.
New CASTLE, June 3 Great excite
ment prevailed in this city last evening
over a very disgraceful duel between two
prominent young men, one from Wils
mington and the other from this city
There had been some difficulty between
the two men for some time, and it is
stated that the Wilmington youth came
over here for the express purpose OF
doing" his New Castle enemy, and
shortly before 2 o'clock told HIN so.
"New Castle" avoided the fellow
until he saw that he must fight He
then told Wilmington" to come down
TO the Battery, ION which there are many
freight cars which hide it from view. J
The New Castle man, whose demeanor
and conduct Is usually both peaceful and
inoffensive, started down towards the
river. with the blood boiling in his veins
Wilmington" and friend followed on.
When n secluded spot was reached, the
New Castle man, who Is a soldier and
knows no fear, stopped, drew his coat,
and took his watch from his vest pocket.
Both of these he handed to Whining
tons" friend, who also held the latter's
coat aud hat.
The two men faced each other The
soldier said: SIS IL fight you want2
Tie WILMINGTON man, who is very fond
Of playing base ball under an alias, said
II want to thrash you" With this he
made dive for his antagonist, with his
left hand forward, but, BY quick move
ment, struck with his right hand. The
soldier succeeded in dodging the blow,
- -, 10 alfaa NAV Ft,I ...,pl
He stumbled over a root behind him and
fell over the bank at that point to a bed
of rocks. six feet below.
The fall injured his back. but be
quickly recovered himself and climbed
to the earth's urface where the soldier
was standing in wait,
TIE man with the assumed name
made another dart for the soldier, and il
was then that the disgusting and dis
graceful fight began. The soldier threw
the athlete heavily TO the ground. placed
his knee on the back Of the latter's nech
and administered bio " after blow on hii
face and head.
The athletes friend begged the soldier
to desist, but he was deaf to all entreaties
and was pulled off the unfortunate
/ visitor, by two stalwart fishermen
| James Foster ana FRANK Hanson
who had hurried to the scene
| The athlete was helped L
his feet bleeding, sore and discouraged
| He was taken to hotel near by, where
his disigured and torn face was bathed.
IL took five poclSet-handkerchiefs T.
cover his wounds. His friends hurrie,
him TO the station, where they boarded
train for Wilmington.
BY this time the New Castle man had
again become reticent and said that b
was sorry the disgraceful affair had be
come known. THAT man followed m
from the school green 20 this spot, and
knew then that must fight. cam
here because thought IL lhe came her
to fight no body would witness the en-
counter.
The alias athlete stated. Just befor
leaving for home, "If he had not pushe
me down that bank and hurt my back,
could have fought him on my feet al
would have given him an awful contrai
to disfgure me as he has done 1t
not probable that he viii visit Ne
Castle again this year.
Evening journal., 1890-06-03
DROWNED WHILE GRuNk.
John Starr, Thrown Into the River
Unable to Reach Shore.

John Starr, Thrown Into the River,
Unable to Reach Shore.
John Starr, painter, % years old, was
drowned in the Ghristiana river, opposite
the Old Ferry Mill, at 3 80 o'clock yes
terday afternoon,
Starr. with Frank Erwin and John
Fleming, hired a boat at Market street
bridge and started to row down the river
They had keg of beer in the bow of the
boat and soon became intoxicated. Starr
rowed the boat, while bis companions
sat in the stern. The boat was capszsd
while one of the men was going forward,
and all were thrown into the water.
Erwin chung to the boat and Fleming
swan part way to shore and was
rescued. Starr was unable to hold on to
the upturned boat and was drowned,
Police Officer Welch arrested the men
and had some difficulty with Fleming.
Men searched for the body all night,
but to no avail. Charles z Sparks nomi-
nee for coroner, found the body at 10
o'clock this morning, about fifty feet
from the old Ferry Mill wharf. 1t was
taken to the mill and Coroner Gamble
summoned
Evening journal., 1890-06-03
LAST EDITION
LEVY COURTS SESSION.
Much Business Transacted To-day-T
Rate Fixed Financial Report.

Much Business Transacted To-dav-Tax
Rate Fixed Financial Report.
The Levy Court of New Castle county
held its monthly session to-day, Presi-
dent Grubb presiding. Routine business
was transacted.
The Finance Committee, through
Chairman Wier, presented the report of
receipts and expenditures. The report
showed the feating Indebtedness of the
county to be $73, 600. This is more than
covered by the $93, 440 in the hands of
the tax collectors. The report was
ordered placed on the minutes.
Robert @. Truax was appointed col
lector for Appoquinimink hundred. His
sureties were Isaac and Ben amin Truax. Z.
James s. Gam was appointed constable
for Red Lion hundred.
Mr.. Wier presented resolution fixing
the tax rate 40 cents ON each 800 or part
thereof on the assessed valuation OF
property. Mr.. Roberts said he believed
the county could get along on that rate
The resolution was carried.
Mr.. Wier in PRODUCED a resolution fixing
tax rate of 30 cents per 800 on colored
persons and their personal property, for
school purposes. 1t was adopted.
A resolution granting $2S, 900 to the
Trustees of the Poor for the current
year was adopted. after some discussion ;
$25. 900 was the first amount asked for
and some members of the court
did not understand why the
amount was increased. They ap-
proved of the appropriation, stating
that they had full faith in the far
sightedness of the trustees. There is
not better kept institution than our
almshouse in the United States, said
Mr.. Eliason.
On motion of Mr. Roberts, the chair
mau was authorized TO appoint a co n
mittee of two, himself being one of them,
to sign the treasurer's duplicates.
Levy Court adjourned at 1880 O'Clock
until o'clock this afternoon. at 1.30
the members went to visit the Home fol
Friendlsss Children.
Evening journal., 1890-06-03
Trampa cause trouble.

Last evening an extra freight train on
the B. & o. railroad was attacked by four
tramps near Van Bibber Md The tramps
were stealing rides on the freight cars
and when ordered off refused to GO
They were captured by Mr.. Sulli-
van and assistants after long
chase and bound and placed
on the express trair due in this city at
o. 80 last night. AS the train was stop
ping to take water al Newark, two Of
the tramps broke the ropes and
escaped out of the windows and have
not been captured. The other two were
brought on to this city, but were not
taken off here On one of the tramps
was found pair of nippers and kit OF
surgical instruments in neat plush
wallet. They were taken to Philadelphia
and locked up.
Evening journal., 1890-06-03
pEATA in THE sRANDYwlNE.
Willie Patterson and His Brother, Harry,
are DROWNED while BathIng-


are Drowned While Bathing
Willie Patterson, 10 years old, and
Harry Patterson, years old. were
drowned in the Brsndywine creek, on
the old Church street wharf, yesterday
afternoon. Their bodies were recovered.
They were the SONS of Davis B. Patter-
son. who lives in Mahaffy's court, on
King streets, between Thirteenth and
Fourteenth, and is morocco dresser in
MacElroy's IS works at Ninth and Walnut
streets.
The boys were scholars at Public
school, No. 5, and, after yesterday
afternoons session went to the old Church
street wharf to bathe in the Brandywine.
Accounts differ as to the detailed facts.
but agree that one Of the boys was seized
with cramps and sank His brother
went to his assistance, and was drawn
under by him. The current is very
strong in that part of the creek owing
to the building of the kirkwood Park
wharf, and the boys were unable to get
to shore. They were drowned at 30
o'clock.
An alarm was made Immediately by
small boys who saw the accident and
several men began a search for the
bodies. The news spread rapidly and
hundreds of persons fiocked to the scene,
some being on the Eleventh street
bridge and others along the river bank
The large mixed crowd caused The work
of searching to be very much delayed.
Half an hour after the boys went
under for the last time John DEM, a
fisherman, found the body Of Willie, the
older, and brought it to shore. Every
means was tried to bring life back, but
with no success. The body was wrapped
in a sheet and taken home in wagon.
The boys parents were on the scene
early and their agony was heartrending
The wagon was followed by crowd Of
children q square long.
The search for the other body con
tinued and it was found at 6 30 o'clock
by John Whalan, an emploYe OF Seidel &
Hastings. The search was about to be
given up, on account of the coldness of
the water. The body was in one of the
many holes in that part Of the stream.
Ii was taken home in carriage and an
other large crowd acted as an escort.
The sudden less fell hard upon the
parents of the two boys, as they were the
eldest of FIVE children, the youngest of
which is q babe. Mrs Patterson was
prostrated last night. and hsd several
spasms, which made her condition criti
cal. Last Saturday the two lads were
swimming near where they were drowned
and their mother admonished them t
stay away from there.
Coroner Gamble gave certificate to
dey, of death from drowning. ThI
| funeral will be held to morrow after
noon.
Evening journal., 1890-06-03
HIS IDEAL OF WOMEN.
What Prominent English Author
Thinks of Amerfcan Iadies-A Com
parison with European Girls.

A we'll known English author, who was re-
Gently IN the United States, was entertained
by a gentsefliHn and lady of wealth, residing
oh Fifth Aventie. New York. In the c0urse OF
the dinner the conversation turned npon
Americhn women, when the English gentle
nowhere In Atf6rEca do you Hnd such COM
plexions and nowhere such health ae we see In
the faces and forms Of EHglsh girls. have
noti 3ed this in every city thaf have visited.
American ladies looked tired. WeAk. faded
They lack color and they lack life. Existence
sHsnfs 4 burden to them, not pleasure. ION
III America do not notice IL. because you are
here, whilh can see IL very plainly
We may sa9 that tbis hngllsh authnr was
prejudiced wac copeefted, was bitter, Dut we
cannot say that no WAS wrong, American
ladies ar, not so strohH. 50 healthy. - prl-
liant. as they should be. TAer cOnpleNonh
are mt SO clear nor their eyer 70. brlHht ~
could be desired. doubtless the onnoHte mas
something to do with this, but IL II un4Ieas-
tionaNls true that by proper care, and lNdi-
ciOus use at the ri ht means. these Things can
be overcome. ny lady who feels tired. des-
pondent or weak cen readily overcome inese
troubles by proper ties Of little pure whls-
key taken In water heaf ~ mind. however,
that Ii should be the best wfifskey, as any
thing else Is injurious, and also remember
| that the best physicians and chemists ~
| America unheaitatingly declare that Duhy,s
Pure Malt has no equal The effect of this
| whiskey ls TO build up the system. to improve
| the complexion and to give brightness and
vigOr In the place Of weakness and Ian guoF. IL
in being used By the leading ladies In the land,
and It's popularity proves It's value.
Evening journal., 1890-06-03
Three BuiIdinra Rurned

CHEsTERTowN, Md, June 3 What
threatened to be serious eonfagration
commenced here at 0 o'clock last night.
The upper part Of Chestertown, known as
Lynchburg. was nearly completely
enveloped in flames. The fire originated
in the large drying house Of Robert Sem.
pie & Co. Of Philadelphia, in which there
has not been a fire for two years. The
general opinion is that boys set IL on
Gre. The building WAS entirely destroyed.
1t was slightly insured. Two two and
a-half story dwellings, one belonging to
Annie Carroll, colored, and another to r.
5. Emory, were burned. Three new
frame houses belonging 70 William G. A.
Thompson were on fire several times, but
were saved with slight damage. They
are fully insured The frame dwelling
houses burned had no insurance. The
loss is 81, 500.
Evening journal., 1890-06-03
Episcopal Convention at New Castle.

The 104th annual convention of the
Diocese OF Delaware will be held at New
Castle tomorrow. the first service to
commence in Emmanuel church at 8
o'clock. Other services and the business
sessions will be held at different hours
during the day and evening; all of them
open to the public This afternoon
Bishop Coleman will consecrate new
cemetery for the parish at New Castle,
and this evening there will be a service at
Emmanuel church at o'clock, with a
sermon by the Rev. Charles Murray
of ST. AndreR's church
Evening journal., 1890-06-03
narnanters and Loiners.

The carpenters and joiners held meet
ing in the Philips & Kane building last
evening. About forty men were present.
The organization will be known as the
Carpenters and Joiners' Union. Perma-
nent officers were elected at. last nights
meeting. Several gentlemen from Phila-
delphia were present and made stirring
speeches on the condition of affairs ana
The advantage of a reduction Of the
working hours to nine per day. The
various committees made their reports.
The organization will probably meet in
the same building next Monday evening
and all business will be transacted to
make a prosperous uuion
Evening journal., 1890-06-03
Cbampionship Record.
Intercentlnr sewer.

A large force of laborers are now at
work on the ihtercepting sewer opposite
the City Mill pumping station. Several
pipes were laid this morning One of
these, which weighed 1890 pounds, was
lowered into the trench shortly before
noon. Twenty-Five men were required
TO move the pipe into position. In few
days the work of digging and blasting
will begin, and it will be the most diff
cult task that has yet been encountered.
The pipes. etc, under the forebay will
render promiscuous blasting utterly i'm
possible and great care must be taken
not to break or injure them
Evening journal., 1890-06-03
Cbarres Aeainst a Park Guard.

A special session of the executive COM
mittee of the Park Commission was held
yesterday to investigate certain charges
against Park Guard James McDermott,
in which he was charged with violating
bis duty as guard and committing a
misdemeanor. Several leading witnesses
were examined and it was stated this
morning that the evidence against Nc.
Dermott was purely circumstantial and
very slight at that. The matter will be
investigated further.
Evening journal., 1890-06-03
MARINE MATTERs.

The schooner Fannie Of Bridgeton, N j., is
at Church street wharf.
Two revenue cutters are lying at Pusey
and Jones Company's Is wharf
The canal boat Ellen $. Jennings viii
probably leave Jackson and Sharp Company's
shipy ard on Friday.
The three-mast schooner Samuel Hall is
at George w Bush ard sons wharf dis
charging a cargo Of lumber.
The Yacht Manatee of Philadelphia Is on
the marine railway at the Pesey and Jones
Company's wharf for repairs.
William DuPont's yacht Anita, which is at
the Cold Spring Ice Company's whaf, will
leave tomorrow morning for the South, with
its owner and family on board.
Evening journal., 1890-06-03
PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS.

Louis Heck of this city is visiting in West
Chester
Miss Mary Cassidy returned home from
weeks visit to friends In Chestnut Hill, Pa,
yesterday.
The Rev. Ambrose Huebner, the father in
sick at the parsonage.
Mrs Harry 4. WoOdman and little daughter,
Margaret, of No. l622 Pennsylvania avenue.
are visiting hrr uncle, Nathan 4. Hayes, Of
West Chester.
Father Benson from England is visiting
Bishop Coleman. at whose invitation he met
and addre ssed the clergy of Delaware at
BishOpstead this afternoon,
Evening journal., 1890-06-03
JUDICIARY AND N. 6. 8.
Additional Salary of the One and this
Expenses Of the Other.

Additional Salary of the One and the
Expenses Of the other.
The following list shows the additional
judicial salary of the chief justice, the
ehanealinr aud the associate judges for
the years 1887, 1883 and 1889. according
to the per diem allowance Chief
justice, $3l5, S175, $3.50; chan
cellor, $50, SIS, 500; associates,
New Castle county, $115, 1915, $240.
Kent county, $500, $3l5, $295; Sussex
county, $215, $575. $42O; totals, 1887
$1.015; 1888, 81, 495; 1889, $1,425.
The expenses of the National Guard Of
Delaware for the last there wears, Slows
the following interesting figures.
- Encampment expenses, 1887, ST.
222. is; 1888, IS, s,7e7 10; 1889, SO 90O.27.
Appropriation, organized militia,
1887, 81, 200: 1883, 81, 300; 1889. 81, 200
Appropriation special militia $1,000
for each year.
Expenses. Philadelphia Centennial
1887, 81. 9d6 06; Inauguration, Washing
ton - 1889, $4,000; totals - 1887,
S11, ,5sS,24, 1883 $11, 1,1Sz79; 1889,
$17. .30O.21