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Evening journal., 1890-03-21
POWDER MILL EXPLOSION.
New Composition in One of the Mills
Explodes-Reseued From Drowning.

New Nomp0sltlon IN One OF the hitIs
Explodes-Reseued From Drowning.
A rolling mill in the Hagley Yard Of
the E. l. DUPONT De Nemours & Com
panys powder works, above this city,
was blown up at 10 o'clock yesterday
morning.
The explosion took place without warn
ing, but no one was injured and no dam
age done except to the mill itself The
building is near the Brandywine creek,
and is about thirty.feet square.
ga supply Of new composition, about
300 hundred pounds. had just been
placed in the mill and was being ground.
The roof Of the building was raised in
the air and fell into the creek.
While several workmen were after the
roof in boat, Hannum Chalfant, one OF
the party, feel overheard, He was rescued
with difficulty. The explosion caused
little excitement.
Evening journal., 1890-03-21
Death Of john T. Kelly.

John L. Kelly Of the firm of Kelly &
Brother, saloon keepers at Second and
Tatnal streets. died yesterday morning at
his home, No, 6l2 East Fifth street. He
contracted heavy cold last week, and it
developed into pneumonia, from wsicn he
died, after a sickness OF two days High
mass will be celebrated at st. Mary's r.
G. Church on Monday morning.
Evening journal., 1890-03-21
The Romen,. ouIel nnr.

Considering the weather the atten-
dance on the services at st. Andrew 5
Church has been very large, and the SER
vices have proved to be very impressive
aud instructive la addition to a service
and address at 80, there will be medi
tation ON Esther, True to Our Vocation
at o'clock. In the evening at 2. 45 there
will be service and sermon for both
men and women. The subject will be
Rizpap-Near the Cross.
Evening journal., 1890-03-21
Death OF srrs. archibald Given.

Ann. wife Of Archibald Given. died At
her home. No. S4S Tatnall street. of
cancer Of the stomach. She was
So years Of age. and had long been suf-
fever with the complaint that took her
life Mrs. Given was born in this city
and had spent most Of her life here, Her
funeral will take place on Monday after
noon. and interment will be made in the
Wilmington and Brandywine Cemetery
The Prince Of Wales is In much better
health than he was some months ago.
Evening journal., 1890-03-21
AZ Immenan az mha.l.

The Pusey and Jones Company cast a
q fly wheel yesterday afternoon for the
Southwark Foundry and Machine Com
pany Of Philadelphia, which weighed
AZ, 600 pounds. The wheel win be taken
to the machine shops and will be turned
and bored before it is shipped.
Evening journal., 1890-03-21
rng M,coMe case
A witness VINO nia Not Testify RS "
pecfeA.

A Witness VINO Did Not Testify rs Ex-
pecfed.
A startling feature cropped out yesters
day in the progress of the hearings Of
the famous McComb divorce case ANNE
Hickerson, Girl Of Is, was brought here
from Philadelphia, presumably Ia the in
terest Of Mary c. McComb. the
respondent in the suit, upon whom the
latter has based much hope Of her
success. Soon after the suit was insti-
tuted the Hickerson girl made affidavit
before Magistrate Vandegrift here In the
presence Of witnesses that on several
occasions James Q. McComb, co respond
ent, had been intimate with her. and had
sought TO persuade her to conceal the
fact.
But Mary today denied ever having
made any such statements. and her evi
dence was more or less detrimental 70
Mrs. McComb. She was formerly warm
friend Of the latter.
Evening journal., 1890-03-21
Brich Houss At Public sale.

Attention is called to the sale Of a
three story brick house at $50 West 4th
street which will take place tomorrow
at Up. m. on the premises. The above
property is desirably located, where
property is rapidly enhancing in value.
Evening journal., 1890-03-21
Wilmington clsarsnr Houss.

The exchanges Of the Wilmington banks
Il the clearing house to-day were. Clear
lngs. &101, 1885, or; balances. .823, 160 81.
For week, $SS5, 1928; last year, $743, 431.
Evening journal., 1890-03-21
FOR RENT.

400 Van Buren street.
S07 Van Buren street.
$40 Tatnall street.
S02 West Eighth street.
1014 West Fifth street.
1908 West Second street.
1902 West Front street.
IL and 15 South Clayton street.
$40 Market street.
Basement 233 Market street.
Store northwest corner Eighth
and Walnut streets.
Nine new houses on Pleasant
street, 1908 to 1919, six rooms and
bath hot and cold water at $12 90
per month.
Also houses for sale in all parts Of
the city.
J.R. G. CORR ELL,
Evening journal., 1890-03-21
BANKING AND FINANCIAL
CAPITAL, S5OO,OOO.
THE EQUITABLE
Guarantee and Trust Company,
Northwest Corner Ninth and Market sis.
WIIMrNnrnh nnr

Deposite Of money received on interest
Rents and income collected and remitted for
a moderate charge and estates Of every ia-
scriptiOn carefully managed
I his company acts as executor, adminIstra-
tor and guardian and receives and executes
trusts Of every description from the courts
corporations and individuals and acts Al
agent for the registration and transfer OF
leans and stocks Of corporations ana In tha
payment OF coupons or registered interest or
dividends.
This company also guarantees the validity,
performance and effect Of any contract, be-
comes surety on bail bonds and courts and
officials are directed to accept It a. sole
surety In all cases.
Executors, administrators or trustecs,tiI
tates and ladies unaccustomed to thetraa
action of business will find this compang
convenient depository for money.
charge.
For further information, call at the ofiice
send for a circular
WILLIAM BUSH. President
PRESTON LEA, Vice President.
0YHD NOWLAKD
Evening journal., 1890-03-21
NOTICES.


NOTICE.-A MEETING OF THE FAR
IN ners' Institute OF New Castle county
win be held at the rooms Of the Builders Ex-
change. COS Market street, Wilmington, on
Saturday afternoon, March p. at O'Clock.
An Address on Local laxafionm by Mr..
Robert ,. Finley Of Johns HopNins University.
Baltimore, will be followed by general dis
cussion Of the subject. This discussion will
be opened by the Hon. George Fl. Bates Of
Wilmington. JOHN j. BLACK, President.
NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS. NOTICE Is
~ hereby given that all taxes for the year
1883. rematng unpaid on Saturday, March 90
will be collected according to law.
GEORGE w. MCKEE,
JOHN j. DOUGHERTY,
County Tax C'ollcefOre
Evening journal., 1890-03-21

incidents OF what befel these men while
on their tour around the world, il was
very instructive and interesting, aud was
much enjoyed by those present.
Home soeiable.
Miss Anna M Harbert. gave sociable
at her home, No S3l Market street. last
evening. Alhert's orchestra played
dance music. Among those present were
Misses Ida Smith, Ida Foulk. Vinio
Lynch, May Welde, Emma Foulk, Annie
Craig. May Woods, Bessie Welde, Sidney
LoHand. Mamie Lingo Maggie Higgins.
Katie Garvey, Annie Gail. Reba Stats,
Mabel Thatcher, Katie Hany Maggie
Hill, Alice Cook, Eta Priest. Mrs John
Bowers, Mrs. Bowman, Mrs Carrie
Welde, Miss Madge Tunis, Clay
mont Miss Berkholder. New York city,
aud Messrs. Joseph Montgomery, Robert
Hughes, George Baird, Edward Reeves,
Albert Thatcher, Frederick Weller,
Albert Wood, John Mason, Samuel Bull
lock, Harvey Hickman, Edward Reed,
Edward Tafferty, Walter Goodnow,
Edwards John J. Mahoney. Mr.. and Mrs
Alfred Harris, Mr.. and Mrs Henry G.
Heiman, James Harbert, l. r. Nicholson,
and Howard Harbert
jug Breaking.
The Willing Workers Mission Band Of
the First Presbyterian Church held q jug
breaking last night. A silver collection
was then taken at the door and amounted
TO 50 60 The program follows: Singing
by band prayer, by Miss Mahala Wells
Lords prayer in concert; secre,
tary's report; recitation, by Lot.
tie Handy, 8 years old; singing.
by band missionary exercises by band
recitation. by seven Of the youngest
members Of band, entitled Little Work
ers;' questions on mission ships. an
swered by the members; singing, by
band; recitation Nothing to Give,
Miss Mahold Wells; jug breaking,
amounting to $t775 singing, by the
Mission Band; Mizpah benediction.
Evening journal., 1890-03-21
ANS HOUSE FARM.

The house is known as the Old Bfandy Man
sion. and is located at the southwest end of
the front wing Of the Aims House. The con-
tents consist Of two old stoves two old bath
tubs and an I'D bookcase. Bids win be re-
eeived by the Trustees at their meeting on
March 20. 1890 at 10 o'clock a. m The pur-
chaser 70 tear down and remove all material
from the premises, iili up the cellar and level
the ground where the building now stands;
this work 10 he completed on or before the
first day Of August, 1920. The Superintendent
will show the building TO any one wishing to
see the same.
By order Of the Trustees OF the Poor.
HOLM lItlnll N.l..u..i. In
Evening journal., 1890-03-21

THE ARTISANS SAVINGS BANK.
no Bo2 nTAREFT STREET.
Open daily from o'clock a. N. until D. M.
and on Tuesday and Saturday from 20 ?. M
MONEY LOANED ON MORTGAGES.
9no. w. BUSH, GsO. s. CAPnLLE,
President Vice Preeidsnta
EFT. TAYLOR, Treasurer.
Jos. M. MATnKR. Auditor
Evening journal., 1890-03-21
Eeoretar'
DIRECTIONS.
R. r. ROBINSON o CO.,

BANKERS AND BEOKERs
Corner Fourth and Market Streets.
WANTED.
Central National Bank Stock.
Stocks bought and sold In fhe New York.
lion.
Letters OF credit given. available in all Dai .a
he world, and drafts on England Ireland
France Germany and Switzerland issued.
Evening journal., 1890-03-21
AHtUeEMENTs.
nEAL ESTATE.


Dor SALE.
The Trustees Of the poor Of New Castle
Jouuty offer
FOR SALE
THE
FARM HOUSE AND CONTENTS
ON THE
Evening journal., 1890-03-21

NOTICE ~ HEREBY GIVEN THAT. AN
~ application will be made to the Hon.
Ignatius @. Grub. Associate Judge OF the
Superior Court Of the State sf Delaware, on
Saturday. the 18th dav of March, 1890, at 10
o'clock a. m, at the Court House, IN the city
delaware Pharmaceutical Society"
LORE q EMMoNS. Attorneys.
GT0RAGE. - FURNITURE AND MER-
- chandise of all kinds received on storage.
MARTIN a DURE, Fourth and Orange sts.
MOTICE.-IF YOU WANT TO SAVE
~ DOLLARS, insure your property with
HAWKINS q co. az Market street.
ID EAiOvAL.-THE COUNTY TAX OFFICE
Ii will be removed on March y next from
Ne 602lx Market street TO rooms No. and ,
Exchange Building, southwest corner OF
seventh and Market streets. entrance OF
{ 81 suJ,, slr.es. GEORGE w. MCKEE,
JOHN J. DOUGHERVX,
Evening journal., 1890-03-21
REmARns.
FOR SALE.


n ARGE DOUBLE SEAT TOP WAGON.
IL finely upholstered built TO order, brand
lew, suitable for light delivery wagon and
amily use
Nickel Mounted Harness, new. Elegant
Robes, Blankets, Whip, etc.
Can be seen at the Club Stables. corner
Madison and Twelfth streets
Evening journal., 1890-03-21
pUsHANE cLowARp

N.
viii HEREAFTER DEVOTE ATS ENTIRE TINE
TO TEACHING SINGING.
EITHER CLASSES OR PRtvArE.
Roaas Nos. ASD2,
No. s21 MARKET STREET
Evening journal., 1890-03-21

E,OR SALE.-THE HOUSE NO. 11si WEST
Z Third street, three atories; eight rooms
md BATH nicely papered and painted; SUM
ner kitchen and private alley; also in n
desirable neighhorhood. Apply at house or
IL Orange street. II. l.. BROWN.
UOR SALE OR EXCHANGE, THE
II three-story brick saloon and dwelling,
northeast corner Front and Walnut streets.
with 10 rooms and bath, and now doing good
business. Will ex shange for city property.
Terms easy. Possession given March 2b,
next. Apply to THOMAS X. LALLY.
500 Market street.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-22
NEWS OF THE DAY.

The striking colliers of England are greatly elated over the successful issue of the strike. Work is being resumed at all the mines.
 A movement is on foot to impeach the present Mayor of St. Louis, k. A. Noo- nan. the occasion for which is the veto of the 9O-cent gas bill. ]
 Governor Goodell of New Hamp- shire passed comfortable night. He is weak, but his nervous system shows more strength than previously during his illness.
 Judge Dunbar of Boston, Mass, sen- fenced George F. Krewolf to the State Reformatory for m indefinite term for embedding S2,177 from Charles w. Thomas, theatrical manager.
 Judge O'Brien of New YorkH city has handed down a decision granting leave to the Sugar Trust to pay divi- dend on depositing sum sufficient to cover the claim of the North River Sugar Refining Company.
 The death is announced of Mme. Pom = mery of champagne fame at Rheims. She leaves fortune estimated at 1.-The Cleaners" the rival of ''The Angelus," to the Museum of the Louvre.
 Counsel on both sides in the case of ex-President Classen of the Sixth Ma tional Bank of New York city agreed to let the case rest on the evidence in troduced and the accused was held for the action of the U. s. Grand Jury.
 The Yale crew has accepted the chal- lenge of the Atalanta crew of New York to row race at New Haven, and sent a communication to the University of Pennsylvania crew declining to meet that crew this year.
 John A. Cross of Provideoce, R. l., has recovered judgment in the Common Pleas against Brown, Steese & Clarke of Boston, on two notes of s2O,OO0 each, dated April 9 and May :, 1SS9 The total amount covered by the verdict Was &41 .5S4
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-22
FACTS ABOUT FLOWERS.

HE directions recommended for prop agating and growing flowers for the lawn will also apply to the same plants when grown in the garden. sunny part of which should be set off for tho purpose.
 THE varieties of tho annual morning. glory grown from seed arc to be sown where the plants gre to permanently re- main; ii furnished with proper leaders they will produce very satisfactory re- suits.
 CIEMATIs JACKMANI, when properly grown is very handsome climber; cov- cred with perfect mass of purple blos- soms in early summer the effect is very beautiful; this hardy plant requires q sunny situation, a trellis or wire lead CTS.
 THE early brilliant blooms of the tu- lip are very attractive. The bulbs should be set in heavily-manurcd border in rows, say four rows to group, six inches between rows giving the bulbs three inches space in the rows; between each group of four rows leave an open space of twelve or fifteen inches
 WONDERFUL improvements have been made within a few years in towering the double balsam or ladies' slipper. With proper treatment blossoms may be grown as large as ordinary roses in white, pink, red and purple colors, sol ids, spotted and striped; plant them in the borders in mixed colors and one foot apart.
 THE improved varieties of the annual phlox with their b~lSht-eyed flowers are much used for decorative purposes; this plant has one fault, however, in that 1t is rather short-lived. and for that req son alone should when necessary be one of the first to be d-scarded; transplant them to the border in mixed colors, giv- ing six inches space to each plant
 THE gladiolus, although tender is & very satisfactory blooming bulb, and may be easily grown. In the spring as soon as the earth is warm set your bulbs in rows, following the same directions as given for the tuberose. Take up in the fall after blooming, dry off, remove the foliage and store 'n dry, warm cellar or in room where frost will not reach them.
 THE petunia bl" ms early, often and late; sow seeds of the striped varieties, give each plant six inches room in planting out Double varieties are pref erable to the single, but can not be grown as satisfactorily except from cut. tings; the single flowers are, however, more effective than tho double when planted en masse. The white variety of this annual is quite fragrant.
 A Sensible Man
 Would use Kemp's Balsam for the Throat and Lungs. It is curing more cases of Coughs, Colds, Asthma, Bronchitis, Group and all Throat and Lung Troubles than any other medicine. The proprietor hos authorized all druggists to give you ample. bottle free to convince you of the 1Ntt or this great remedy. Large Bottles oos and q.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-22
A Review of General Crooks Life.


 [Gen. Crook was born near Dayton, O., September 6, 1928 After graduating at the United States Military Academy at West Point in 1852, he was assigned to duty with the Fourth Infantry in Cali fornia until 1861. He was in the Rouge River expedition in 1856 and commanded the Pitt River expedition in 1857. In the latter he was wounded by an arrow He had risen to a captaincy when at the beginning of the civil war he re- of the Thirty-sixth Ohio Infantry. In w. Va.
 For his services at Antietam he was brevetted Lieutenant Colonel, U s. A. He was actively engaged in several campaigns during the war and took part in Sheridans Shenandoah campaign, re- ceiving the brevets of Brigadier General and Major General, U. s. A., March 13, 1865.
 He was mustered out of the volun- teer service January 15, 1866. July 29 he was commissioned Lieut-Colonel 23d Infantry, U. s. A. and assigned to the districts of Boise, Idaho, where he re- mained until 1872 actively engaged in Indian campaigns. In 1872 he was as- signed to the Arizona district where he quelled serious Indian disturbances
 When relieved the command of the Department of Arizona, Gen. Crook was sent to Omaha in command of the De- partment of the Platte. In 1888, on the retirement of Gen. Terry, he was made @ MajorGeneral and sent to Chicago in command of the Division of the Mis- souri,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-22
FLOOD AT JOHNSTON N.

Some of the Inhabitants Flee from the
 Valley to Higher Ground.
 JoHNsrowN, Pa, March 22.-A steady rain. to which was added a warm wind all day, caused the recent heavy fall of snow to melt rapidly, in consequence of which the streams began to rise in the afternoon. Within two hours 6 riso of four feet was recorded. When this became known fear seized the peo- pie living in the lower part of the town, and they made haste to get to higher ground To add to their terror n heavy fog settled over the town.
 The water is still rising and it is hard to predict how much more it will rise, but the outlook is that most of the bridges will be gone before morning, if nothing more serious.
 Communication with Cambria is cut o fl by the high water.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-22
eIsAoP EsHER GUILTY.
His suspension Recommended oy tns
 Committee of Ministers.

HID Su8p0uBlOu "
 Committee of Ministers.
 READING, Pa.. March 22.-The com init tee of ministers investigating Bishop J. J. Esher of Chicago, for the past three days, found him guilty of all the charoes- islander and re- viving old difficulties for the purpose of creating dissensions in the church.
 They recommended that he be sus. pended as a bishop and as minister of the Evangelical denomination until the General Conference in 1891.
 Bishop Dubs of Cleveland, and Bow man of Allentown, have already been deposed.
 Bishop Esher was not present during the proceedings, remaining at his home in Chicago, and putting in no defence The decission of the committed will be sent to him by special messenger, but II is supposed that helwill entirely ignore 1t as he has all along maintained that he is not subject to the direction of the committee which tried him; that tho charges against him are old, and that he had previously been fully exoner ntod
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-22

SoMR Boston capitalists, who arc anxious to mako handsome thing out of tho ice famine, have formed a novel plan for gaining a crop. They propose to catch some icebergs near Newfound- land and tow them by steamers to some point on the Now England coast, where the bergs will be cut up and brought to the distributing points in lighters.
 A MAN just arrived from England was arrested in Philadelphia for being in toxicated, who gave his occupation as that of ''worm eater" The magis- trate, on demanding an explanation of the term, was informed that the man was employed by firm of London an- tique manufacturers to fire shot at the furniture to give it a worm-eaten appear ance.
 THE Sturgis (Dak.) Record reports a novel lawsuit. A man from Bare Butte Valley lost his pocketbook containing $25O, which was found by man of Elk Creek. A mon tn later, upon learning who was tho owner he returned the same, and the owner wa very thankful but demanded interest for the usc of the money for that time. Judgment was given for S1. 45 and costs.
 A WASHINGTON electrician is at work on some important improvements in tho direction of electric cooking. There is every reason to believe that investiga- tions in this field will well repay in 1entors. Electricity when laid in the house has only to be tapped to be inn mediately useful. The great advantage of the gas fire over the coal or coke is it's almost instantaneous applicability
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-22
GEN. CROOKS DEATH
A Great Shock to the Officials
 of the War Department.
ATTACKED BY HEART DISEASE
T Cannot Breathe" Were His Only Words
 Before Dying.

Tho Funeral Takes Place To-Morrow. The Remains to he Taken to Oakland,
 Md.-Orders from the War Department.
 Geu. Sherman's Tribute-A Sketch of
 His Remarkable Career.
 WASHINGTON, March 22.-The news of the death of General Crook, command ing the Department of the Missouri, with headquarters at Chicago, reached here early in the day and was received with profound regret.
 Secretary Proctor was particularly affected by the intelligence, as he had intimate associations with Gen. Crook during his visit to Washington a few weeks ago. The Secretary sent per sonal message of condolence to Mrs: Crook.
 The official dispatch received at the War Department from Chicago says Major Gen. George Crook died at the
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-22

There is a very general agreement among all intelligent people that Sena- tor Ingalls, latest pension scheme Is the most idiotic proposition that has yet been advanced in this line of legislation. Just think of seriou sly proposing, as an inducement to woman to marry dis abled and helpless soldier, that she shall be entitled to pension when she be- comes his widow And yet that is the oist of Senator Ingalls, bill.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-22
Tn. Prince of Vale. in Germany.

BERLIN, March 22.-On the arrival of the Prince of Wales here he was met at jam, Empress Frederick and her daugh- ters and number of princes of the reigning families. As the Prince stepped from the railway carriage the English anthem was played by the band. The Emperor wore the uniform of the Eng fish dragons and the Prince of Wales that of German General. The Emperor and the Prince, escorted by company of cavalry, proceeded in carriage to tho royal castle.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-22
FOR SALE.

A LARGE NEW HOUSE, No F Sec ond avenue, built in the best possible manner and contains two teneirents ol six rooms each, every modern improve ment, all room papered, etc, lot IF feet deep, room for barn. Price $500 Call and see it. Also No 15 Seconc avenue. house of seven rooms, all 1T fine order. Price only $3,500. Smal amount down: balance on easy terms.
 F, B. R I c E.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-22
War Department Major-Gen. George


 his usual good health. He got mp as usual in the morning at o'clock. and while he was dressing suddenly said to his wife, ''I can't breathe" Mrs. Crook helped him to sofa, and doctor was at once summoned.
 Heart Failure the Cause.
 CHICAGO, March 22.-Mr. John s. Drake, proprietor of the Grand Pacific Hotel, an intimate friend of Gen. Crook, makes the following statement:
 General Crook arose shortly before 2 o'clock apparently in his usual health, and in accordance with his custom, be- gan exercising with the weights and pulleys connected with an apparatus for the purpose, which he kept in his room. After exercising for few min utes, he stopped and went and lay down upon lounge saying that he felt difficulty in breathing. A few mo ments later he called out to his wife: "Oh, Mary Mary. I need some help; l can't get my breath!" Assistance was at once summoned, and Dr. Hurlbut. who lives nearby, was sent for. Every thing that could be done was done, but he failed to rally and died at 7:15. Mrs. Crook and her sister Mrs. Reid, were the only members of the family present at his bedside when he passed away. He had no children. l suppose his death resulted from an affection of the heart. For some weeks, in fact, since he re- turned from his last trip to the North west, he has been complaining of a bearing down sensation in the neigh borhood of the heart"