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Evening journal., 1890-04-17
FOREIGN MISSIONARY SOCIETY.
An AIl-day Meeting of the Wilmington
AuxilIariss in Grace Church.


An all day meeting Of the Wilmington
AuxiliRries of the Women's Foreign
Missionary Society is being held in the
lecture room of Grace M. n. Church to-
day. The morning session which was
largely attended, was opened with devo-
tional exercises, conducted by Mrs. w.
E. Tomkinson, Mrs z. B. Stevens and Mrs.
g. D. Lincoln acted as secretary.
Mrs Adam Stengle, president of the
Wilmington Auxiliaries made the intro
ductory address. which lasted fifteen
minutes. Mrs. 9. A. Grice read an ex-
ceedingly interesting paper on Lucknow
Womans College. The reports from the
auxiliaries were then read. They showed
the branches to be in a healthy and
iourishing condition. Mrs J. T..
Keen of Philadelphia was then intro
duced and she made an able address on
the needs of the society in carrying the
work of our Lord Jesus Christ into
foreign lands. In the course Of her re-
marks the speaker said; ut has been de-
termined by more than a few foreign
missionary societies that before the year
1900 every human creature on the face
of the earth shall know of Christ and
His salvation.
Miss Ruth Sites of Washington D. c.,
who win go to India as missionary, in
a few months, was introduced, and made
a few remarks. After singing, Presid-
ing Elder Murray led in prayer. The
doxologY was sung and Rev. @. A. Grice
pronounced the benediction.
The program rendered this afternoon
was as follows: Devotional exercises,
conducted by Mrs E. B. Stevens; reports
and offerings from the auxiliaries; paper
"The Debt We Owe. Mrs. D. II. Cork
ran; address, Mrs Charles K. Ross OF
| Germanto vn, Pa. tidings from the con
ference treasurer, Mrs. W. Y Swiggett
The evenings exercises, at T. As o'clock
viii be under the auspices of the mission
bands of the city, Mrs. James Semple
president, and the program will be a.
follows; Devotional exercises, Rev
Jacob Todd, d. d. reports and Offering,
from the bands; selection. Miss Blanche
Weldin; address; Miss Sites of Washing
ton D. O. collection. beuediction.
Evening journal., 1890-04-17
MUNICIPAL COURT.
Larceny Cases-A Husband Charged With
Abustng and Aasaulting His Wife.

larceny Cases-A HuspaAn Nh@rB@0 VILE
Abusing and Aasaulting His Wife.
At the Municipal Court this morning,
Morris Cohen, charged with violating a
city ordinance, was represented by Will
liam I. Lyman, Esq. The case was con-
tinued until tomorrow morning. James
Wiley, colored was charged with the
larceny Of pair of shoes from junk
dealer on West Front street. Officer
Swift saw him with the shoes, and
arrested him on information. Himan
Fogel, No 204 West Front street, owner
of the shoes, identified the shoes and
said they were worth 81. 90. The
prisoners excuse was that he was drunk.
He was held in 5000 bail for court.
Harry Harris, a small boy, was called,
but he was so small that Solicitor Turner
could not see him and he was not sworn.
Henry Reavy was arrested by Onicer
Swift on the charge of rob5ing the till in
George w. Johnsons saloon, No. 404
West Front street. Mr. johnson testified
that while he was out of the bar his
brother.in-law saw Reavy steal the
money. He denied the theft and they
searched him and found three one.d dollar
bills down his trousers leg. William
Whittingham testified that he saw
Reavy steal the money. The prisoner
blamed it on drink, and was held in $500
bail for higher court.
Robert Sarson was charged with being
disorderly and using abusive language to
Catherine ONeil. The evidence was
conclusive. The prisoners action had
caused several family quarrels. James
O'Neil, GATHERINGS husband, testified
that the prisoner said nothing out of the
way, but admitted that himself was
drunk on the night of the occurrence.
The prisoner denied the charge. Judge
Ball imposed fine Of $40 and costs.
James o'Neil. witness in the previous
case, was charged with assault and bat
terry on Catherine O'Neil on April 10.
The woman testified that the trouble
began last Monday week, through her hus.
bands drinking. Yesterday he abused
her, and the thought it about time fo1
something to be done. He had frequently
kicked and struck her. She said she
could support herself. The prisoner said
it was the womans fault, for she goi
drunk whenever she had the chance
Mrs Mary Carpenter testified to seeing
O'Neil kick his wife. She gave Mrs
O'Neil a good reputation for energy anS
hard work. The prisoner was held in 500
pail until o'clock tomorrow morning
Hueu ne Will oo given al OPPO1tunlly v
defend himself
Ollie Carter, colored, was charged Will
disorderly conduct ut the virgins
House, in Browntown Officer Ritten
house testified that Violet Gibbs anC
Carter had tussling match. The priso
ner said he was trying to make peace
Carter was dismissed on payment of tn
costs.
At City Court last evening Hall Stan
ton, was dismissed on payment of tn
costs, on the charge of violating cit
ordinance
Evening journal., 1890-04-17
kicked By q Horse.

Christopher Grear, who works at Jester
4 McDaniel's stables, was kicked and
severely injured by a horse about l
o'clock yesterday afternoon. He was
cleaning horse and struck it on the
back, and the animal kicked him under
the chin, throwing him about ten feet.
When picked up he was unconscious.
There was large cash in lis head, and
his face was badly bruised. He was
taken to the Homeopathic Hospital in
Wilson's ambulance. His condition was
slightly improved to-day.
Evening journal., 1890-04-17
Duck Again.

J. Thorion, T. Russell, ]. Stat
ford, G. Burrows and w. Il. Hart
love went down through Maryland yes
terday, and while in the Dundee and
Salpetre rivers of that state bagged 1873
fine wild ducks. w. a. lHartlove shot
the largest number, thirty-three. On
Tuesday the same named gentlemen
bagged 230 as the same place. On account
of the high wind and rough water the
sportsmen were unable to come up to
their past days luck. As the season is
now past when the fowls are plentiful. it
is said that the men bagged as many of
the ducks as any company of gunners
who visited the place.
Evening journal., 1890-04-17
sMALL-MooRE.
A Wilmington Man Wins Laurel
Maiden-Married Yesterday.

a wilmington Man wins Laurel
Maiden-Married Yesterday.
F. H. Small of this city was married to
Miss Hattie Moore of Laurel. Del, at the
residence of the brides parents yester-
day afternoon.
The ceremony was performed by Rev.
G. L. Bacchus, Of the Methodist Protest
ant Church, at 1 o'clock The parlor was
gaily decorated and was crowded with
friends of the bride and groom, from
Philadelphia and Delaware towns.
The brides costume was of white
null and she carried bunch of marchal-
neil roses. Her travelling costume was
ashes of roses cloth. A reception and
lunch was held after the ceremony by
the families of the bride and groom
Many presents were received At 30
o'clock Mr.. and Mrs. Small left for this
city and were greeted by friends at their
new home, No. 937 Kirkwood street
The bride is daughter of William S.
Moore, the strawberry king, and niece
of William Dashiels, the richest man in
Sussex county. The groom is an en-
ploye Of the Philadelphia, Wilmington
and Baltimore Railroad Company.
Evening journal., 1890-04-17
peIirhtful Entertainment.

The Choral Literary Society Of st.
Andrews Church gave delightful en-
tertainment in the lecture room last
night, before large audience After the
transaction of routine business the fol-
lowing program was given, and the en-
thusiastic applause attested the success
of the several numbers:
ONcTbuIe sIAlCQlc OrcneStfN
Solo............ ...................Jo John Bratton
Dialogue Charade, "Anti-Dote," John
Barr, Mary Palmer, George Bishop,
Bessie Palmer, Betty Barr.
Selection. Orchestra
Duet. .....-.... Miss Belinda and j. r. King
Dramatic proverb. Faint Heart Never
Won Fair Lady" 1900. Miss Belinda George
Hoffecker and Joseph l.. Richardson.
Solo, "A Song at Twilight. -. Miss Belin
Selection ............-.. 49,. ... .Orchestt.
Evening journal., 1890-04-17
British-Americans aaeet.

The British American Association OF
Delaware met last evening at No. 404
West Front street and elected fourteen
new members The members elected at
the last meeting were installed and ii
was decided to hold another meeting on
Wednesday evening next. James Lee,
president of the Pennsylvania National
Association and ]. Henry Williams,
supreme secretary, were present and
made addresses.
Evening journal., 1890-04-17
a nir Lnmher Flrn-

OLDTowN, Me-, April ia large fire oc-
Cured in Milford last evening among a large
number Of lumber piles owned by different
parties. The fire extended over six acres.
and the estimated loss is $l0s, 900, upon which
there is little insurance. Among the firms
who suffer are N. Q. Gould, who loses l. 500.
0O0f Of pine box lumber; NJ. P. Wadleigh.
i,7O0, 600 feet; Barker q Thatcher, 1000. Goa
feet, and j. A. Thistle, $50, 900 feet.
Evening journal., 1890-04-17
..pinafora,, Tn-nirht-

The Alcott Club will give its third
presentation of the opera "Plnafore" in
the Opera House tonight. The per-
formers are in better voice than at the
last successful performance, and finer
rendition of the opera will be given.
Little Buttercup" and "Sir Joseph"
will be just as cute as ever and the other
principals will take their parts well.
Daisy Robelen will sing the taking song
Baby and the Fly" The sale Of seats
is very large, and those desiring to see
the opera should accept this last oppor-
tunity
Evening journal., 1890-04-17
~ha rir.t Rock Bssr Of the Season.

John P. Donahos, bother, Nos SIT and
519 Orange street, wishes to inform his
patrons and the public generally that be
has Just received the first invoice Of the
celebrated Barthslomey Rochester book
beer pronounced by connoisseurs to be
the finest ever produced, and is now
ready to fll all orders promptly, either in'
bottles or kegs Telephone call No. 30.
Evening journal., 1890-04-17
on for Europe.

John Daniel Kurtz, Jr., sailed at
o'clock this morning ON the Hamburg
American packet Gellert. He will be
gone for more than year, and will com
plete his musical education. The Della
ware Sengerbund, of which he is mem
ber, serenaded him last night and many
other friends bade him goodbye during
the week
Evening journal., 1890-04-17
GRocERs, BANQUET.
The Fourth Annual of the Retail Asse'
citation Last Night.


citation Last Night.
The Retail Grocers' Association held
its fourth annual banquet At it's head
quarters, in Red Mems Hall, last even
ing.
At $50 o'clock one hundred grocers
and their clerks sat down to well filed
tables and began the onslaught The
substantial food was provided by the
bakers; cake made from Patapsco
-four, William G. Phillips; cakes from
Sharpless flour, Sharpless Brothers.
The Committee on Arrangements com
prised Peter A. Harty, chairman
Howard Cam, John f. Daley, Howard
Stats, ID. A. Klund. @. 7. Toppin, J.W.
Maharg and James Grant.
The supper was followed by some
speeches in which the following showed
their ability: President d. s. Truitt,
Charles +. Welch, William c. Phillips,
John +. Clark and g. AZ Cam
Evening journal., 1890-04-17
A mammn.h snnd

Samuel Denney, fisherman of this
city. caught a shsd yesterday that
weighed nine pounds, eight and a half
ounces, the largest one ever brought 70
this market. The monster fish was
shipped to Presids@- Esr-ison, to b.
served on The N4.le Louise table.
Evening journal., 1890-04-17
Rates for the G. A. r.. EncampmeuA

BosToN, April 1.-THE New England
Ticket Agents association has made rates
for the National g. A. r. encampment here.
From points 200 miles or more distant from
Boston one fare will be charged for the
round trip. From points between fifty and
200 miles, three cents per mile one way
Minimum excursion rate, &10O.
Evening journal., 1890-04-17
EdItor Keefs Indicted.

NEwBURo, n Y, April 1.-THE grand
iurv have indicted William H. Keefe, editor
Of The Daily News, for criminal libel against
District Attorney Hirsehberg in connection
with the Montgomery bridge disputes Ksefs
was later arrested on bench warrant.
Evening journal., 1890-04-17
Rnrrlara Fntsr a nnnsa.

Thieves entered the house Of Thomas
Darlington at No. sos Washington street,
about 9 o'clock last night. and stole gold
watch and chain. They entered by pry-
ing open one of the doors. The family
was not at home at the time of the rob
berry
Evening journal., 1890-04-17
Friends school AthletIos.

The boy pupils of Friends school held
a meeting yesterday afternoon and de.
cided to organize an athletic association.
The 7. Nj Q A. having secured Union
Street Park for late in the afternoons,
the Friends school will engage it from 2
until 8. 5.30p, m.
Evening journal., 1890-04-17
elads,one on InternaI Ilonal coprrIaht.

LONDON, April l7.-Mr. Gladstone, writ.
ing in regard to the establishment Of an in
ternational copyright law with America
says: when the barbarism OF protection
ceases to oppress that country we may hope
TO present plan which will take a forms
worthy Of SO great a nation"
Evening journal., 1890-04-17
LAST EDITION
BOTH LEGS OFF.
The Body of Henry Dean Fsund Mutt
lated In "a Diteh-Barn Burned.

lated In a Diteh-Barn Burned.
special Despatch EVENING JOURNAL.
ELKToN, Md, April 1.-THE dead
body Of Henry Dean was found this
morning in the side ditch on the P, w.
& B. railroad, near Iron Hill station, with
both legs cut off and otherwise fatally
injured. 1t is supposed he was struck and
instantly killed last night by the train
due here at sos. He resided on farm
near Elkton, and for several months past
has been employed at the Bringhurst
Iron Works, Marshallton, Del. He was
As years of age and leaves a widow and
several children.
A fire last night on the farm of Henry
S. Coudon near Perryville, Cecil county,
destroyed large barn, several head OF
stock and provender. The loss was about
$4, 600, partly insured.
Evening journal., 1890-04-17
S25ss.W
rE. c. HIGGINS. Assessor.
pays h court. q: aiiowance, sasl.2l.


Days at court, q; allowance, S36e.A.
The court will visit the Delaware Hos
pital tomorrow afternoon, and Pima
fore" to night.
The Levy Court visited the Homeo-
psthic Hospital yesterday afternoon. A
committee, comprising Edwin Howard,
Mrs. Kittenger, Mrs. Elizabeth Mendin.
hall. Mrs. Clement B. Smith and Mrs.
Francis Garrett received the court in the
reception room, and were then shown
every room on each of the floors, includ-
ing wards and private rooms, and dis
pensary. Superintendent Howard de-
scribed to the visitors the work of
the hospital and dispeHsary and the
number of patients which are there.
After the court had went through the
building, refreshments were served in
the reception room. Each member of
the board was given q flower by Katie
Wright, girl who brings flowers to the
patients. The members were much
pleased with their visit. They will visit
the Ferris Reform School this afternoon.
At the Levy Court this morning tbs
bills of the committee ON allowance to
members, of $s,26024, and of com
mittee on printing for $1S00.13 were
passed.
Evening journal., 1890-04-17
BUSINESS CARDS.
Q0o KING STREET :

onQ KING STREET
Is the place where you can get this Pie Crust
Flour nc 30 cents a bag 500 King street,
where you can get our famous French coffee
at IL cents. 500 King street. where you can
get Morris best hams; at $40 King street,
whore you can get the whitest flour and sugar
at the lowest price; at Son King street. where
you can get California blue plums, only at
bsa King street. and those dinner basket
prunes at 10 cents per bottle; At 80e King
street. cooking butter at "a. cents; 80 King
street. best butter. at 3s cents, and fresh eggs
keeping we have all kinds OF brushes and
brooms. Clothes baskets At 90 ceRts. Flour
has advanced. 20 have hams. We are selling
still the same. Have you tried those Belfast
applesY II not, try them. From 800 King
street. Il. M WIER.
Evening journal., 1890-04-17
Entertainments at. smyth Post.

A delightful instrumental and vocal
entertainment was given by the ladies Of
Smyth Circle in the headquarters of
Smyth Post last night. The choir sang
several good selections, Post Commander
Sylvester Solomon made an address, reci-
tations by Miss Shippers, Clifford Cooney
and Miss Annie Richardson; readings by
Miss Annie Richardson, Miss Helen Pen
nell, Miss Anna Webb, and two dia-
lOpupg
Evening journal., 1890-04-17
HELP WANTED.
NOTICE.

NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE
~ firm OF Cloud & Valentine is this day dis
solved by mutual consent and all accounts
due to or bv said firm TO be settled by w s..
Cloud who will continue business AZ the old
stand. l0l East Ninth street.
w. s. CLOUD.
ELMER VALENTINE.
Evening journal., 1890-04-17
Wilmington.
.TAMEs A. KELY.
LIoENsE APpLIcArIoNs.

NOTICE., JOSEPH WELDON, -HE
~ tenant and occupant Of the house
situated at No 8 Heald street. in the
Second ward Of the city of Whining
ton. county Of New Castle and State
of Delaware. in compliance with the require
ments OF the acts of the General Assembly In
such case made and provided, do hereby give
Court Of General Sessions Of the Peace and
Jail Delivery Of the State Of Delaware, in and
for New Castle county, on MONDAY, the
term Of said court, for license for said house
as an inn or tavern. for the sale therein Of
intoxicating liquors in less qualities than
one quart, to be drunk on the premises,
and the following respectable citizens Of
said ward, at least twelve Of whom are
substantial freeholders Of said ward, recon-
Evening journal., 1890-04-17
Other interesting Testimony.

Commissioner Starr was then called to
the stand He admitted that he was the
vice president Of the Second Avenue Rail-
road company at the time mentioned. He
said that he had sent about dozen immi-
grants from Castle Garden TO take care Of
the horses and had paid them S2 day.
John Hewes, master workman Of the
Knights OF Labor, said that Commissioner
Starr and the other directors had sent about
thirty immigrants from Castle Garden to
take the places Of the strikers. Many Of the
men who had opposed the strike, he said,
had been forced out by the directors to
make room for the immigrants.
Editor Moses Oppenheimer, of The Emf
grant, stated that Commissioner Stephen
son frequently countermanded orders issued
by the board when he was not present He
also states that Johannes Rammer an inn
migrant, was recently detained because he
refused to buy a railroad ticket from james
McShine, an employe at Castle Garden.
McShine was called to the stand but de-
elared that he remembered scarcely any
thing about the case.
The members viii 60 10 Boston toexamine
the freestone dealers regarding their method
Of obtaining foreign laborers
Evening journal., 1890-04-17
JOSFpH WELDON

NOTICE., JOHN q GARMO0D THE
AZ tenant and occupant Of the house stu
ated at the Northwest corner Of Front and
French streets. known as the Merritt
House, in the Second ward In
the City OF Wilmington, county of New
with the requirements Of the acts
of the General Assembly IN such case
made and provided, do hereby give notice
that / shall apply in writing to the Court OF
General Sessions Of the Peace and Jail
Delivery OF the State OF Delaware. in and for
New Castle County, on Monday. the 18th day
Of May, 1890, being the next term Of said Court,
for a license for said house as an inn OF tavern,
for the sale therein Of Intoxicating liquors in
less quantities than one quart, TO be drunk on
citizens of said ward, at least twelve OF whom
are substantial freeholders Of said ward,
Evening journal., 1890-04-17
Oommisaioner starr Accused.

81 would favor consular inspection OF Inn.
migrants, and Ishink 10 would be good idea
for government detectives to be ssnt ON
transatlantic vessels wne should mingle with
the passengers and learn the real Condition
and destination OF every immigrant / un-
deratnnd that Commissioner Starr, 10 sub.
serve his own ends ns q director when there
was a strike on the Second avenue line a
year ago sent a boat load of immigrants
from this place 10 take the place of the strik-
ers believe there is no attempt made to
enforce the immigration laws, and l do not
think the commissioners care to have them
carried out. do not think, however, that
the laws should be repealed, but they should
be extended and enforced y
Evening journal., 1890-04-17

wilmington Olv--.-A a2~@s@+
The excaa a. xes of the Wilmington banks
AZ a ..st..J -.L e.
.ugs, &C.. go S9i balances. AS. .SA3. 90
Evening journal., 1890-04-17

THOMAs MoHUGH.
WHOLESALE LIQUOR DEALER,
Ne, 10 Market Street,
Wilmington. Delaware.
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A MENACE TO COLUMBIA.
--A--assk.a-aa.m
Mr.. Powderly's Views on the
immigration Question. a
AGAINST CHEAP FOREIGN LABOR.

Irish, Scotch and Welsh Driven Out a.
Scranton by Hungarians-The Laws
Should Not BE Repealed, but Enforced
An Accusation Against Mr.. starr.
New YoRK. April 1.-THE investigation
into immigration affairs was continued al
Castle Garden yesterday by the congress-
men detailed to that duty. There were
present Congressman Owen, Stump and
Lehlback. Terence V. Powderly was the
principal witness.
Driven Out by Hungarians.
I'm the coke and coal regione near my
home" he said, "the Irish, Scotch and
Welsh laborers are being driven out by
Hungarian and other cheap workmen
few days ago forty-three Welshmen wera
obliged to leave Scranton because they we're
unable to work for the prevailing low wages,
and few days later forty-two Hungarians
took their places In plain words, these
slave immigrants were made TO take the
places Of free men. These men are noa
named, but numbered. They are crowded
together in narrow, dirty rooms, where
they cook and sleep amid the most hlthy
surroundings
A Menace 70 the Country.
II entertain no hostility against these
people, but firmly believe they are mem
ace 20 our country and that our first duty
Is 10 our own people. The Italians and Rus
sian Hebrews are not desirable immigrants
but the Polanders, Swedes and Norwegians,
in my opinion, make good citizens. This low
class labor in Pennsylvania has brought
wages down TO 80 cents and 81 a day, where
as they were formerly si.50 to $2.l0
The Freestone Cutters Strike.
~ believe that the attempt Of the New
England fressbone cutter firms to inducs
| foreigners TO come TO this country by advsr.
tising in English papers 10 virtually hsingina
laborers here under contract. know thai
the laboring men In New England have NOT
refused 10 arbitrate, and hence the adver
tisement is Intentionally misleading. Thess
foreign laborers come over here 10 work a
fraestone cutters in summer and 60 back In
@Ater. ! have no use for such men.
would advise that tho Law be changed 80 a.
TO prohibit the landing here Of men thuI
advertised for in foreign countries. think
the companies who thus advertise ought Il
DO made 10 pay heavy nns and sendFkheiI
contract laborsrn back free OF cost.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1890-01-08
TO IsEORGANIZE CAMP 60.
Tho Books Demanded Of States Attorney
Longenecker at Chicago.

Tho Rocks Demanded Of States Attorney
Longenccker at Chicago.
States Attorney Longenecker was great
" surprised whom John F. O'Connor, sec-
retary Of camp 90, Clan ma Gael, walked
into the Office and preferred . formal re-
quest for the books Of the camp, waich
we're used In evidence In the Cronin mur.
der tral. and are still In possession Of the
states attorney. Judge Lonsenecker de.
clined to accede to tho demand ON the
ground that. 10 case new trial we're grant.
ed, the books would again come neces.
sary in evidence. He told Nj. O'Connor,
however, that u he would bring 40 order
from Judge Mcconnell be would give up
the books. II 10 reported thst Mr.. O'Con-
nor's object in trying to obtain the books
is nothing less than to rsorRsniss camp 10,
very largely on the old basis, and % far as
possible with the old membsrship. Also
that John F. Bsggs, q senior guardian
and ex-defendant ON the charge Of consoir-
acy to murder DR.. Cronin. will take charge
Of the rsorganizasion and resume his old
ofaoe. One Of Judge Longsnscksrs ass.s.
tants expressed an opiniln that tho utter.
ior object Of this move to get possession
Of the books Was to destroy than 10 that 10
the event OF . new trial they could mot bs
used ~ evidence.