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Evening journal., 1890-12-08
WHAT is plsRoe's SHORTAGES
one of the Directors Wanted His AC-
counts Audited Lass Spring.

One OF hne WAhFeu hAn ~
counts Audited Lass spring.
The continued absence Of J. Eldridge
Pierce, the time consumed in auditing
his accounts as secretary OF the City
Building and Loan Association and the
refusal Of those interested in its affairs
to talk, are circumstances that cause
great deal Of conjecture. AS far as can
be learned, no word from Pierce has
been received by any person in this city.
Professor William A. Reynolds, who has
charge of auditing the accounts, says
there is nothing to say either way. de
and his assistants are the only persons
who know a single fact about the &C
counts They have not yet said word
to the directors or shareholders
Last spring one of the directors who
bad more faith in knowledge than IN
belief, wanted Pierce's accounts audited.
He was unable to get Q majority Of the
directors to vote for such motion, Snd
the secretary continued unhampered BY
any investigation The directors thought
that he would be offended If his books
were inspected They had such implicit
confidence in him that they thought 1t
unnecessary to incur the risk Of hurting
his feelings
Ii is thought.that Eomesof the dlscrep
ancY, IL there was any, was caused by
Pierce using the money in Pierce & Bee.
sons business. Harry A. Beeson, the
junior member Of the brick making firm,
has promised to be responsible for only
half of all amounts traced TO that pur-
pose.
Pierce was secretary Of the City Build.
ing and Loan Association, not treasurer
Of it. He received the dues paid In the
day time by shareholders. In the evening
tho associations office was at No. COL
Shipley street and the dues were there
paid to the treasurer, John r. Mari. II
Pierce Incorporated any money it was
that recsived for dues.
The shareholders OF the association
will hold their monthly meeting to
MORO night. when the dues will be
payable. 1t is supposed that the asso-
citation is now in a strong financial condi-
ton, and that Rny loss created by Pierce
will be met without any more than
temporary embarrassment. Responsible
members say that good mortgages to the
amountof nearly $3.50 600 are held by
the association.
Evening journal., 1890-12-08
Aonlemv nfmnain

The sensational comedy drama "Pert,
the Girl Detective, " will be produced at
the above theatre this evening, Tuesday,
Wednesday, matinee and night. Intro
ducing the original minstrel, Fayette
WEIGH, and the charming singing and
dancing comedienne, Miss Dottie Pine
The play abounds in startling situations
and striking climaxes, with vein of
comedy running through it, which is
replete with new and catchy speciaties,
making in all an interesting performance,
The supporting company is well balanced.
The company has met with unusual sue
cess wherever it has played and never
fails in its untiring efforts to please 1t
ought to be greeted By full house this
evening
Evening journal., 1890-12-08
CITY NEWS IN BRIEF.

William D. Atherly, who died in Cam.
den, n. j., last Friday, will be buried in
Odessa.
Some Of the butchers of Second street
market were photographed in a group
this morning.
Connolly Brothers horse fell at Second
and Shipley streets and broke the wagon
shaft this afternoon.
The Wilmington ard Northern Rail
road Company has erected q large crane
at the foot Of Madiso1 street.
The Wilmington Turngemeinde will 60
TO Philadelphia this afternoon on visit
to the Southwark Turnverein, where
they will spend the evening
Registrar Of Wills J. K Bradford has
granted letters testamentary on the es-
state of William Mckinney, late OF viii
mington hundred, to Mary z. McKin-
ney
a Demonstration Lecture on Cooking
will be given at the regular meeting OF
the New Century Club by Mrs. s 4.
Rorer Of Philadelphia at o'clock Wed
nesday afternoon.
Registrar Lee Of the Board of Health
reports the total number Of marriages
last week to be IA, 10 white and -four
colored. The number Of births was 80
2S white and 1 colored.
This morning Rising Sun car struck
! the carriage of DR.. A. p. Frantz near
the B. q o railroad station and demol-
| ished IL. DR.. Frantz was in the carriage
at the time, but, although thrown out
was not injured.
The remains Of Rebecca F Eaton O
| No. 401 Poplar street, were shipped K
Cambridge. Mass, for interment b,
Undertaken Mitchell this morning. They
were taken on the 1907 train over til,
p, w. B. railroad.
Fraulein Emery, who, 1t is said, car
play 5000 selections from memory, CAV
a piano recital at the school Of the Misso
Hebb, Saturday evening. An excellen
program was rendered, and the audiencl
was so apprecistive that repetitions wer
given.
The Philadelphia and Wilmington
wheelmen organized society called 'Th
Bird" Saturday evening, by electing TIN
following officers: President, William
Van Wagner; vice president and treas
urer, 5. T. Tuehton secretary, b. +
MoDsnieli captain, Washington Q
Seeds.
The following officers Of the Homeo
pathic Hospital have been elected for tn
ensuing year: President. Mrs, q.
Capelle; viee-president, Mrs. L. Kit
finger; recording secretary, Mrs. f.
Garrett; corresponding secretary. Mrs
O. B. Smythe; treasurer, Mrs Q. w
Weldin; shief OF medical department
J August Negendank. M d. chief Of III
surgical department, John M Curtis, N
/ D chief OF the maternity department
, i. Kittinger, M. D. chief Of the ey
and ear department, +. q. Richie, N. l
Evening journal., 1890-12-08
LAST EDITION
MAaNlElceNr PALAce Ears.

THO chicaoo limited Train Leaves the
PplInan works for Philadelphia.
The Chicago limited express train, Of
the Pennsylvania railroad, which has
baan remodeled and rebuilt at the shops
of the Pullman Palace Car Company, this
oitv left at 1905 o'clock this morning
for Broad street station, Philadelphia,
where it will remain for few days for
the inspection of the public The cars
Sultan, Australia, England, Austria,
Japan, Lafayette and Tryphena compose
the train.
The cars are fitted mp in magnificent
style, being lighted by electricity,
heated by steam from the locomotive, and
having hot and cold water. The carpsts'
window shades and hangings are very
rich In color, and being Of o bright shade
give each car cheerful as well as q
beautiful appearance. The elegant hnisn
of the interior Of the cars also adas
greatly to their beauty Silver piaSed
trimmings, French mirrors and partitions
of beveled glass, vary the elaborate 1ur-
nishings.
The cars Australia. England, Austria
and japan are sleeping cars and are
finished in mahogany with upholstering
of steel blue. In each car there is a
drawing room enameled in
white and gold, with terra
Gotta upholsteripg. They contain an
enclosed section with the uaual toilet
rooms. In the England il state.room
furnished in white mahogany and in the
Japan is bathroom with splendid ap-
pointments.
The Sultan is the combination car. the
msin apartment of which is a smoking
and sitting room This is finished in
English oak and upholstered in seal
brown In the forward part of this car
is small engine and an eight
horse power dynamo. which charges
the electric wires and lights the cars A
barber-shop and toilet rooms are slso in
the car. The Lafayette Is the dining
car, ard it is finished in oak with white
hair cloth upholsterings. Its appoint
ments include a kitchen, pantry and
sideboards.
The Tryphena, which is the last of the
train, is an observation car. In the for.
ward end are a few sections OF berths
and in the rear is the observation room
finished in mahogany and furnished
with wicker chairs and settees in
terra Gotta. This apartment Is only
partly enclosed, and the windows and
doors are so arranged that a
view of passing scenery can
be easily obtained without being exposed
to dIaught caused by the moving train.
The windows are all very large aud made
of heavy plate glass. The train is one OF
the finest equipped in the world.
Evening journal., 1890-12-08

Harry Carter, colored, shot at Clarence
Johnson in the vicinity Of Church and
Taylor streets about 10 o'clock Saturday
night. The ball struck the corner of a
house a few feet from Johnson. The
parties had been attending a festival and
johnson was in company with a girl
named Perkins The girls brother anu
Carter resented this, but johnson threat
ened Perkins with Gaming ii he inter
ferred. About IL o'clock Johnson in
company with three girls left for hor
Perkins and Carter following, At
Church and Taylor streets they sepa
rated, Johnson going down Taylor. Car
ter pursued him and fred at him. Officer
Updike heard the shooting and hurried
to the scene He afterwards arrested
Carter and Perkins in their boarding
house. At the Municipal Court this
morning Perkins was discharged and
Carter held in $500 bail to answer the
charge at the Upper Court
Evening journal., 1890-12-08
WHO WILL PAY THE eILLa
Gas Burning Day and Night In the Police
Booths without Sanction.

Gas Burning Day and Night In the Police
Booths without Sanction.
The question as to who is going to
pay for the gas consumed by tho police
booths signal lamps, is causing q great
deal Of discussion about the city. IN
some Of the booths the gas has been
burning day and night since they We're
put up, although the system is not N
use. IN some of the boxes the light has
been extinguished, but it is OF no use IN
any OF them as the police cannot use
them.
Some Of the signal lamps have been
put up where p street lamp formerly had
been. The Street and Sewer Department
has notified City Council that some one
will have to replace the lamps which
were so removed. but Council referred
the matter to the Police Committee with
out taking any further action upon 1t.
The Street and Sewer Department viii
not pay for the gas, and one OF the city
bodies will have to pay for 1t. As the
lamps are not ia use Council also may
refuse to pay for it.
The question as to who will pay for the
lamps when the system is in use will also
cause some discussion. The lights are
in one manner street lights, but they are
of no use to any but the police depart
ment, as the green glass prevents them
from spreading any lights
1t is not known when the system will
60 in USE but Council will probably take
some action concerning it at its next
meeting The system has been in pos
session Of Council for nearly two weeks
and it could have been doing good work
all that time. There seems to be no good
reason why it has not been put into SER
vice, The new men TO have charge Of
the system have not yet been appointed.
Evening journal., 1890-12-08
CHICAGO REgE RlvAL.
Abattofr and Cold Storage Co mpany
Seeking Incorporation.

Abattoir and Cold Storage Company
Seeking Incorporation.
The Wilmington Abattoir and Cold
Storage Company will apply to Judge
Ignatius @. Grub on Saturday, Decem-
Der 20, for incorporation. Bradford &
Vandegrifth are the attorneys.
The objects Of this company are to
preserve animal and vegetable food and
to carry on the business Of manufactur-
ing different varieties Of animal and
vegetable food. 1t will buy and sell
live and dead animals and vegetables of
all kinds d. B. Martin & Co., of
Philadelphia, are largely interested in
the project. The capital stock is $50, 000
A building to cost $40,0 600 win be
erected on Tatnall street between Second
and Third The contract has been
awarded to Contractor Wolls end the
work will be started to morrow.
The contract price has not been given
out. The abattoir will have a capacity
for 100 head Of cattle daily. The storage
house will be 10x150 feet, three stories
high
Evening journal., 1890-12-08
CHURCH NOTES .

North Mission of Bethany Baptist
Church celebrated its Sunday school
anniversary at the chapel on Lincoln
street, below Delaware avenue. yester-
day, Rev. @. E. McClelland preaching at
the morning and evening services.
Rev. d. H. CorkraD, of Epworth M.
e. Church has fecsived a call TO Hoekes-
sin NJ n Church. The Rnv. Isaac
jewell, of Rising Sun, Md. has been called
to Epworth Church to take the place
which will DO made vacant by Mr..
Corkrsn leaving,
Rev. w. F. cambridge, pastor Of the
Delaware Avenue Baptist Church, con
Quoted baptismal services at that church
last evening. At the conclusion Of his
sermon nine practitioners were baptized.
Ten persons were received into the church
and two were baptized at the morning
service.
Evening journal., 1890-12-08
DEATH IN The STORM.
Captain Luckhurst and Two OF Uis Crew
Killed on the Maryland.

Captain Luckhurst and Two OF Bts Crew
Killed on the Maryland.
The British steamship Maryland of the
Atlantic Transport Company from Balti-
more for London arrived at the
Breakwater on Saturday at 2 o'clock
after having tpassed through terrible
experience On December 1, hurricane
was encountered and the vessel was
boarded by terrific sea which killed
Captain LuckhLrst, the boatswain and
second cook. The first officers leg
was broken and the ship carpen-
ter's arm was fractured. One
hundred and fifty head Of cattle died
from being tossed about in
the hold, and others were in
dying condition. The decks were
swept, only one boat remaining the chart
room. wheel house and all nautical in
struments being carried away. The
vessel has a slight list to starboard,
The great sea broke over the vessel
about o'clock in the evening Of that
day, and after it had passed, the decapi-
tated body of George Tyler, the cooks
assistant, and the body Of Joseph
Dagnall were found. After q brief
consultation among the crew the bodies
were thrown overheard. Captain Luck
bursts body was supposed to have been
lost, but it was discovered on the second
day after the disaster, and the men de-
cided to bring it into port.
The crippled crew managed to bring
the vessel into the Breakwater, United
States Hospital Surgeon Orr at once
boarded the vessel and remained all day,
reducing fractures and dressing gaping
wounds. The bodies Of $50 dead cattle,
which were among the dying and living
animals on the twoi decks, were
thrown into the sea at the Break
water yesterday. six cattle died
yesterday morning. The animals were in
splendid condition and were being taken
to England for the Christmas markets.
The Maryland was taken to Philadelphia
yesterday, and was anchored at League
Island to be thoroughly disinfeoted. The
loss has not yet been estimated, but the
vensels cargo was valued at $162. ISL.
Evening journal., 1890-12-08
TROUBLE IN TIE POST OFFICE.

TROUBLE IN The POST OFFICE.
stltute Tanks he has Been Discharged
Illegally.
James p. RGtledge, Republican sub.
stitute, who was appointed by ex Post
master Taylor. according to his story has
been discharged by Postmaster Stewart.
Ratledge was appointed carrier soon
after Hsrriscn's election and remained on
the staff until after Stewards appoint
ment His story is as follows; He did
not vote at the recent nomina-
ton election the way the post
Office ring desired him to vote.
AS a consequence the ring asked him 10
step down and out. This was done
Notwithstanding the post Office regula.
tion, which says that a substitute car
rier shall always be given the
preference to appointment when u
vacancy exists on the force. MIR. Rat
ledge bases claim for reinstatement
upon this regulation.
Mr. Stewart, however, disclaims NEST
of Ratledge's statements. He says
"Ratledge was a substitute carrier under
Mr.. Taylor, but there Is no rule in the
postal regulations which says that sub
stitutes shall be appointed In preference to
new men. Besides this would not keep
Ratledge because he is the most uu-
gentlemanly carrier that ever saw upon
the force. He was very impolite as the
superintendent Of letter carriers can tell
you. | could not have such man on
the force, but never discharged him"
Ratledge however, told his story to
several people and sticks to IL, while the
postmaster is equally vigorous in his
denials OF Ratledge's statement.
Evening journal., 1890-12-08
Change IL TIE Manther.

Yesterday was the coolest day Of the
season, the temperature having suddenly
fallen from 81 degrees to % degrees, A
sharp wind swept through the streets.
About 10 o'clock this morning snow
fakes began to fall sparsely, by 10. 30
they came fast and thick, and covered
the ground very rapidly. The cold grew
less intense, the air became calm,
with every indication of heavy storm.
The little boy who had lain dormant sin
yesterday suddenly swoke to the knowl-
edge that his sled might be brought into
use, but alas the snowfall TOO thickly
for him to venture out of doors. The
streets were comparatively deserted, yet
the change was rather an agreeable one
from that of last evening and early
morning.
Evening journal., 1890-12-08
THE ENJOYS NAY NOT CONE
AS 1t Is Probable That They win soon
Leave for ireland.

AS 1t Is Probable That They win soon
Leave for Ireland
The second meeting Of the Irish
Americans, called for the purpose OF in
wiling some of the Irish ENJOYS TO Will
mington, met In the headquarters Of the
A. o, H.. Seventh and Market streets,
yesterday, to discuss the situation. The
committee appointed to secure the Opera
House or the Academy of Music reported
that neither could be secured on the
days mentioned, and as Messrs. Dillon,
o'Brien and the others had been obliged
to cancel engagements ia Kansas City and
other places owing to the unfortunate
split In the Irish Parliamentary party IL
was considered advisable BY them to
wait until another meeting had taken
place. Their atcion was endorsed by
those present. AS the morning papers
had intimRted that all the Irish enyovs
were returning to Ireland forthwith, It
was thought better TO adjourn to the call
Of the chairman and await developments
rather than name another day for the
meeting, when the chances were that the
ENJOYS we're about to leave the country.
The action OF Mr.. Parnell was infor-
mally discussed. All present agreed that
he should retire. yet no resolution was put
to the meeting lest it might be considered
as debating to those at home. Several
members. while expressing themselves
against Mr.. Parnellis further leadership
declared that the Irish people at home
were sthe proper persons to decide the
Question
Evening journal., 1890-12-08
THE LATEST DISCOVERY.
what the Greatest OF All Modern 9oIent-
lists Has to Fay Upon the Most Imports
ant Of All Subjects


Professor Koch, the great German phy stefan
who discovered the microbes which cause
cholera, claims to have discovered a way OF
curing consumption, hy vaccination. AS
more than half Of al the deaths which occur
every year are caused By consumption. 10 DIR.
Koch's claim is true, IL Is the greatest dis
coverY OF the nineteenth century. But there
seems to be some doubt as n whether 1t can
be made practicable in al cases, while in
every cass II is certain 10 be very expensive
cure and one that can only be INDUCED in b.
the very W. ATHEIST.
In the course OF his remark upon the subiec'
however, Pref. orKoch nat esa mos wonder
full statement, whtchls 81 follows" AlcOho is
a food in consumption" he does not say that
IL Is temporary aid, but au absolute rood
sustaining the life, building up the strength
and restoring the health This is a most lm-
porlant statement ana proves beyond question
the great value Of alcohol in the treatment
of disease. IL should be remembered, how.
ever. that alcohol IL never taken in its
natural form and that whiskey is The finest
manner in which alcohol is ever combined.
Even then It muet BIO pure beyond question,
or it Injuries instead of aids. Ii Is the Dos
Sc sion Of this quality OF purity and its
medicinal power, which has made Duffy 8
Pure Malt Whiskey 50 immeasurs bly, sunerior
10 any other known whiskey IN the world. 10
has saved tae lives OF many men and women
who were on the downward road TO cOnsump-
ton, and II will check the hrs stages of con-
sumption or prevent pneumonia in every case.
Great care should be exercised to secure only
the genuine and no deaaer. hoN ever cru
puious. should be allowed 10 substitute in
ferior and perhaps injurious whiakey.
Evening journal., 1890-12-08
Prencher,s Assoolntlon.

The Wilmington NJ E. Preachers Asso-
citation met this morning, with Rev. w.
b. Tomkinson in the chair. After devo-
tional exercises, Rev. E. c. Atkins was
appointed general critic. Messrs. Scott,
Collins, Dolbow and Grise presented re-
ports Of their church work. The subject
Funeral Reforms" was then introduced
bv Mr.. Collins. Messrs Stengle, Murray,
Grise, Atkins. Scott, Hanna. Van Burka-
low and Sanderson, joining in the dis
eussion
Evening journal., 1890-12-08
.ichtelSteiin 6 Hart,
228 Market Street.
Extraordinary Inducements.

To buyers of heavy
draperies, we have just pur-
chased a lot of about SO pairs
all Chenille Curtains, which we
will open to-day, at prices that
are about 4 off actual value.
They are in all the new designs
and colors. plain with dado or
fringed ends. AT the prices
we propose to put on this lot
Of goods, they will only last a
few days, and we would sug-
gest to intending buyers an
early inspection.
Cherry, Ash, Walnut and
Ebony poles, Wood and Brass
trimmed rs cents. Table
Covers, all sizes and qualities.
Scarfs, tides, lambrequinn
goods in patterns and by the
yard.
Silkeens, China Silk, Pushes,
Cords, Chenille trimmings,
Fringes etc. ETC.. Antique oak
and cherry screens.
Evening journal., 1890-12-08
Cruelty to 4 Horse.

AT the Municipal Court this morning
larry w Mullin, charged with
number Of larcenies in this city, was
held until Thursday morning fir
further hearing. Thomas Shepherd, a
native Of Chester was charged with
cruelty to horse BY driving it from
Chester to this city on Friday night
One witness testified that the horse was
sprained and damned as a result Of the
drive, but two others swore that the
horse received those injuries years 81.
shepherds wife was in a delicate condi-
tion in Chester and Judge Ball thought
the iofiction Of a fine might be the cause
Of greater cruelty to persons. The
horse will have TO be taken TO Chester by
the boat.
Evening journal., 1890-12-08
FouR-RouND FIGHT.
Wilmington and New Castle NegrOe
Fight to Draw.

Wilmington and New Castle Negroes
Fight to "A Draw.
Twenty five or thirty Wilmington
sports met in a room over the saloon Of
Higgins & Edwards, on West Seventh
street, Saturday evening at 10 o'clock, to
witness a six-round nght between
Hank" Russell, the negro champion OF
this state, who halls fros New Castle,
and Alonzo Baylis. Wilmington negro.
First round-Both men came up smil-
ing. 0ne-half the time was wasted In
idle spsrring. This was followed by
some very hard knocking in which
Bayi was severely punished.
Second-Lively fighting and hard
knocking. Baylis, who was prompted by
his second led with his left and gave his
opponent terrific blow in the faes This
was promptly returned by Russell
Baylis followed with a blow in the
stomach Of the New Castle man, who
claimed q foul and gave Baylis q RIB
scraper with his right.
Thlrd-Similsr 10 the second In IL s
general feature; first blood was drawn
by Russell, who cut the Wilmington
negro's lip very badly. " hen they were
called to their corners it was plain to bt
seen thai the Wilmington man wa.
winded
Fourth Both came up groggy and
showed disinclination TO fight. They
clenched and after an Intellectual effort &
make throw. they were separated by
their eeconds and the battle was de-
clared draw. The principals were taker
to their rooms and rubbed down.
The men fought with four ounce gloves
and he'd white Wilmingtonians Of
seconds BILLY" Carey OF Brooklyn, N.
Y, was referee, and the fight was con
Quoted in accordance with the rules Of
the ring.
1t ended in draw, as sboth men were
so badly punished that they did not fight
the six three minute rounds, four being
sufficient to satisfy them
Imported and Doms site Port. sherry ant
Evening journal., 1890-12-08
B. SHARP
& CO.,
Fourth and Market SIS.

Holiday buyers are around
early-this is as it should be.
There's better service, better
selections and better buying.
Many things are offered at
special prices now that you will
not get later on. We take
pleasure in answering mail
orders promptly, and they will
receive the same attention as
personal purchases.