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Evening journal., 1890-07-14
A STARTLING HOAX.
A "Fake'' Story Circulated ConcernIng
the Steamer Republic


A startling rumor was current in this
city yesterday afternoon that the boiler
Of the steamer Republic, which plies
between Philadelphia and Cape May
Point, had barst when the steamer was
of Bombay Hook, and that 800 passengers
had been killed. The rumor was easily
credited and many people were ex-
tremely anxious concerning friends and
relatives who were on board. The re.
port gave no further details, and 1t
could not be affirmed or denied because
the telegraph offices were all closed at
Bombay Hook and Cape May Point. The
telephones could not be used as the
operators were not at their places.
All afternoon people called at the tele-
graph offices to ascertain If the report
were true. The accident was the subject
of discussion on the streets and along the
wharves. AS the rumor passed from
mouth to mouth it was greatly exag-
gerated and 1t was said that tug had
left this city with number of physicians
on board to go 10 the aid of the injured.
The rumor was wholly unfounded, and
when this fast was made apparent large
number Of people were very much re-
lieved. This steamer msde her usual
stop at the Delaware river pier and then
went on to Philadelphia.
The report is supposed to have started
in New Castle, and the "fakir" who
started it aslested good time to do SO,
as the place could only be reached by a
boat and all the tugs had banked their
fires.
The following well-known Whining
tcnians we're on board and their friends
we're very anxious concerning them: J.
Y. Carlisle, Thomas R. Lally, Leslie w
Pyle, Lincoln Merrihew, j. Ernest Smith
Esq, 8. Wallis Merrihew, Charles Il.
Brown, Miss Maud Todd, William Bowe,
John Boughman, Mrs. Klla Merrihew
and Mr.. and Mrs. Charles j. Kyle, Mr.
and Mrs. Fl. ]. Jones, Miss Name Jones,
Miss Name Hswley, Robert l. Parks,
John @. Brown and Robert G. Geary.
Evening journal., 1890-07-14
CHURCH NOTES.

Scott ME-. Church is being repaired.
A large number Of people visited the
camp meeting In the woods back Of
Front and Union streets yesterday.
Rev. Father Lyons, assisted By
Fathers Quigley aud Bradford solsmnly
blessed very beautiful life size statue
Of St. Joseph with the infant Saviour in
his arms yesterday afternoon at 4
o'clock. The statue has been recently
imported from France.
A subscriber desires to have men
toned that the Misses Lulu and Annie
Hurlock and Bessie and Annie Jones
gave a missionary entertainment at the
home of Mrs Retta Jones on South
DUPONT street. last evening, consisting
of singing, dialogues and tableaus.
Evening journal., 1890-07-14
mosr eopulAs 1AoY rr.osrs.
Open 70 All Lady Teachers in the state
Of Delaware.


The following are the votes received
up - p m to day for the organ for the
most popular lady teacher in the State
os Delaware
Bye, Sallie O.. School Nc. Is, Wilmington. ia
Campbell, Lulu. Muaic, School, Highlands pa
Clark. Bessie NJ Pub school .Hockesrin III
slarke. Amy H.. .School No. %, Wilmington ~
Davis. Ida M Pub. school .Georpetowp ,q7
Eldridge, Miss, Sch No. 20, Wilmington a
Fleming. Nary, New Castle I72
Francis. NJ. School No. 4. Wilmington a2
Guthrie. Mary A.School No. 6. Wilmington. Al
Hare, sallic. High School, Wilmington .aas
Hopes, Lizzie D.High School. Wilmington e3l
hruss, Edwina. Sch. No. 10, Wilmington. Al
Laeklin. Mary High school, Wilmington. II
Lynch, Annie .. Mt, Pleasant ... gs0
Marvel. Ella NJ No. 2. Wilmington 4s0
McCanerty, Mary | sch.No. 7,wilmingten "a
mitchell, Miss, School No. IL, WI sinqton. IA
Newell, s. A., school No. 10, Wilmington. III
hAudnitzky. Annie sch.Ns IS, Wilmington 2qe
hegan, Anna IA Kockland 1a3
Smith, Rsba B No. u WILMINGTON "a
Todd, Ella, School No. 4, Wilmington Al
Walker, NJ. j., School No. 4, Wilmington m
Wells, Margaret, schoolHo ls, Wilmington A
Evening journal., 1890-07-14
Gilbert Charsh Rsopenea.

The Gilbert Presbyterian Church, after
undergoing many repairs and alterations.
was formally reopened yesterday morn
ing. The side walls are painted In old
gold and buff aud relieved by decoration
of blue. The ceiling is also Of blue. Over
the arch in front Of the altar are the words
Hear the Word of the Lord, Of Ys Ma
tions, painted In Roman letters and
shaded in gold. In the altar the furni-
ture is Of walnut, upholstered in red
plush, and was purchased by subscrip-
tions raised by the pastor, Rev William
e. Carr Double gas Jets, suspe AIDED
from large girders, furnish the light,
while on the aoor is a beautiful red
ingram carpet. The Rev. j. B. Reeve of
Philadelphia conducted the services
In the morning in an eloquent
sermon. The subject OF his text
was: "The Power Of the Indwelling
Spirit. Rev. Dr. Hudson Riddick Of
Exon M. E Church preached In the
Afternoon, from st. Luke, xii 80. In the
evening large crowd filed the church
to its utmost capacity. Delightful music
was furnished by large choir in front
Of the church. Rev. William P. swartz.
pastor Of Central Presbyterian Church,
preached from Ephesians, iii TO- ITO
the intent that now unto the principali
ties and powers in heavenly places
might be known BY the Church the
manifold wisdom Of God. The improve.
ments to the church amounted to $500
and about $l6s AZ was raised by collec.
tions during the day
Evening journal., 1890-07-14
a ErIrhtened Colored Nan.

As the East End Assembly parade was
passing Second and Jackson streets on
Saturday night, crowd of white men
chased a eolorsd man whom they aecuFed
Of throwing at them. The colored man
ran into the house OF Fl. f. Bourbon. No.
9O4 West Front street After the crowd
bad dispersed a neighbor Of Mr. Bourbon
named Mcknight entered the house and
found the colored man In an upstairs
room hiding behind bed in which two
children were sleeping, holding in sach
hand a brick ready for Immediate naa
Evening journal., 1890-07-14
sherln AIlen,a Fead am.

Messrs. Grubb, Wier, Ellason, Jordan
and Roberts, the Levy Court committee on
Sheriff Aliens feed bill, held meeting
in the committee room OF the Court
House to-day. Nearly all the morning
was spent in hearing complaints of Third
street bridge. This afternoon will be
devoted in discussing the feed bill but it
Is not expected that any action will be
taken on the bill to-day. The Levy
Court will meet tomorrow
Evening journal., 1890-07-14
Tore 4 sllit Dresa.

A young woman had splendid SILK
dress torn Saturday evening through the
negligence Of some one in the employ Of
Lowell q Work, on Second street. Boxes
were piled before the door, from which
nails protruded, one Of which caught IN
the woman's dress when passing. ana
tore hole In it twenty inches long.
Evening journal., 1890-07-14
Assanlted ! nhinnmnn.

Early yesterday morning the back door
OF Sam Sing, a lsundryman OF No. 407
Madison street, was broken down and
the house entered by an unknown
drunken man. Sam Sing and his brother
were asleep, but the noise soon swoke
the former, who Immediately sought the
intruder. A fight ensued, In which the
chinaman was badly cut about the head
Mr.. Abberger, resident Of No. 4O2
Madison street, went TO the assistance of
Sam Sing and took him TO Dr.. Fahey's
drug store, where the wound was
dressed. The police were notified, but
were unable TO find the rufian.
Evening journal., 1890-07-14
TIE M,eaeNERA cAss.
Testimony Of Experts Given To-day--The
Petitioner again on the stand,

Testimony Of Experts Given To-day--The
Petitioner Again on the stand,
The Orphans Court sat at 10 o'clock
this morning Judge Grubb presided.
The case Of Mary McGrenera, who
petitions for portion Of her husband s
dover, was resumed Dr.. Willard Springer
and DIR. r. W Tomlinson were examined
as experts On behalf Of the petitioner.
They declared Ii impossible for woman
in a state approaching maternity to con
ceal the fact from her immediate friends.
although she might do so on the street.
Philip GRerty, who kept \ saloon at
the corner of Thirty-third and Market
streets, Philadelphia, the place where it
was sworn the petitioner lived with the
man Andrews for q time, testified that he
knew the petitioner, having been intro
duced to her by mutual friend
thirteen years ago She did not
live in the house adjoining the
saloon during the time mentioned
The witness was severely cross-examined
by Mr. Salisbury, but his testimony was
not shaken This contradicts the last
particle of evidence put forth by the
other side Mr. Gaerty was very i'm
por5ant witness, and showed by his
answering that he knew perfectly what
he vas talking about.
Mary McGrenere, the petitioner, was
then put on the stand. Her testimoney
was in sharp contrast to that of her sis
ter, although evidently anxious and ner.
vous, she put on an air OF forced calm
ness and tod her story in clear, distinct
tones, without falter or hesitation, exhi
biting superior intel gence and natural
ability Her tale Of woe as told by her
self, was sad and the treatment she re-
ceived from her husband brutal and dis
graceful. Her testimony is not finished.
AS she is the last witness to be ex.
amined, the evidence shall close to day.
Whether the arguments will be CON
cluded TO night looks doubtful.
Evening journal., 1890-07-14
y. bal. D. A. Nnna

A good time will be spent by the mem
bers of the Young Mems Christian Asso-
citation tomorrow evening at their rooms.
After the regular business meeting the
athletic committee will have a program
Of exercises, TO be followed by refresh
ments. All the members are cordially
invited to be present. ANY other ap,li.
cations to be acted upon this month must
be in by z 80 this evening.
Evening journal., 1890-07-14
LEGAL NOTIors,
-~7-7- -.---------r-e-,----
NOTICE


NOTICE
GEORGE BYUs, In Chancery. sae
Mosrs syrs ~ Al sew Sastle sls ~. ,Soninity.
In pursuance Of an order Of the Chancellor
of the state Of Delaware. IN the above
Etated cause, made on the seventeenth day of
or liens affecting the interest or estate OF
Gerrge Byus, Noses Byus, Mary McComb.
Sarah Brown, Charlotte Underhill. charles
Henry drier and Joseph Wright, or either OF
them, Ia the lands and premises to which the
above stated cause re ates. to file a petition
setting forth the nature and amount Of he
same. in the office OF the Register in Cham
cery for New Castle county, ten days before
Tuesday, the fifteenth day Of July, A. d.,
1890. aRd 70 appear and prove said hen or
liens on said day, at Chambers at Dover, at
10 O'Clock a m.
HERBERT II. WARD. Trustee.
Attest. CHARLES H. McWHoRTER,
Register in Chancery.
Wilmington. Del, July I. 1890
Evening journal., 1890-07-14
Did the 'Nlreer' steal tho Chiclensq

"A niger was caught stealing chick
ems, he escaped, beat a woman, and
knocked down a man, exclaimed wo-
man at the corner Of Pleasant and Jack
son streets, Saturday night about 10
o'clock. "WhereY" asked reporter.
There goes the man that was beaten.
dowr Pleasant street, answered the
woman. The reporter followed the fig
ure and took up with him as he was
about to enter his own house. "Do you
know anything Of row, or chicken
stealing, asked the reporter. 'fEh (hic)
did you say (hic) | stole chickens.
answered the man, from whose breath
the fumes Of strong liquor came "No,
but did you hear OF anyone who did?"
was asked. IF you say (hic) stole
chickens, III punch your head of, be
answered with an oath. The reporter
turned away, and although he made
faithful inquiries, be could hear no more
Of the "nigger, or the chicken stealing.
Evening journal., 1890-07-14
Harbor NIaster Kernhnu.

Captain Edwin F. Kershaw, recently
appointed harbor master, will be sworn
in before Mayor Harrington this after
noon. Captain Ksrshaw will have his
ofioe rs harbor master In the shipyard Of
the Jackson and Sharp Company, and he
can be found there at any time.
Evening journal., 1890-07-14
eAsr eA.l.
baltimore Defeats wiImington--Ponies
Down Columbia

The Pony and Columbia Base Ball
Clubs played an exciting game at the
Front and Union street park ON satur-
day The attendance was large and the
spectators showed their appreciation Of
the fine plays by giving hearty applause
The features Of the game were Ferguson
Barlow and Beale's fielding, and Neister
Donahoe and E. Knights batting The
score:
Evening journal., 1890-07-14
coLrhInIA
INNINos
Ponies es..4....s....i O22 a. %
Columbia. II 0 d q d fb

Earned runs Ponies g Columbia l. Two base
hits Neister 2. Three.ba hits, Knight
Bases stolen, Ponies 3; Columbia L. Double
plays, Dohahoe and Ferguson; Barlow ana
Hinkle. Bases on balls; by Manuel Ri HIT by
pitched ball Foster. Struck out by Manuel
10; ny Huey 8 Left on bases Ponies 8: Col
nmbla u. Passed balls Donahoe !; Knight
Wild pitch Huey l. Time Of game 1 so
Evening journal., 1890-07-14
Amateur JonrnaIi.m .

E. ST. Elml Lewis, Edwin Il. Smith
and William Malloy, members Of the
Philadelphia Amateur Journalists Club
were the guests of local amateur writers
on Saturday night A meeting was held
and the next convention Of the Eastern
Amateur Press Association was
discussed. John H. Cole, Arthur
X. Taylor and Edwin J.. Hsrdcastle OF
this city, and Messrs Lewis and Smith
Of Philadelphia, were appointed to get
the eastern amateurs interested in the
matter. Edwin J, Hardcastle Of this city,
who is candidate for the treasurership
Of the National Amateur Press Associa-
tion, will attend the national convention
in indianapolis. Ind. next week.
Evening journal., 1890-07-14
THO Organ Contest.

TO the Organ Editor.
SIN; Please put this In your paper.
Ask the people to buy JOURNALS for our
teacher, Miss Anna II. Regan. to helm
her get the organ. We want her TO get
~. The ScHooL BOYS.
RoekIand. July IA
Evening journal., 1890-07-14
Census Returns Nearinr ComnlelInn-

The census retRrns for Delaware are
now nearly all in the hands Of the super
visor and those from the rural districts
show very little increase over those Of
the last census, The aggregate popula-
tion Of the state has not, as yet. been
made known and the figures
for Wilmington city now reach Gl,275.
The enumerators all report having ex..
perienced little difficulty in obtaining
complete answers to the questions,
where it was possible to do 50, although
their greatest difficulty was in question
ing ignorant persons.
Evening journal., 1890-07-14
pnoPosALs.

PROPOSALS
OFFICE OF THE
STREET AND SEWER DEPARTMENT,
5. W. CORNER SIXTH AND KING S1s..
WILMINGTON. July 10, 1890
Sealed proposals win be received at this
office until ~ O'Clock p m. Monday. July
q, 1890, for collecting and removing ashes for
a period or one year. commencing August l.
1899. Specifications may be Obtained al tie
office Of the department.
4. LESLIE CARPENTER,
Secretary.
Evening journal., 1890-07-14
HELP WANTED.

a = x4,,,f, - :. e------->~---.
"A GENTS WANTED FOR FURTHER
n particulars call at 3l5 Tatnall street
EIR ST GLASS BARBER. .gl7 WEST
- seventh stre {.
w ANTED. GENERA STATE AGENT
10 open oiilce headquarters IN some
principal city. assume exclusive control Of
our business and appoint local and auh-agents
IA every city IN this state Goods well known.
faple as hour, IN universal demand. and nay
inet profit OF fifty to one hundred per cent
Address THE UNION COMPANY. IA Broad
way. New York.
Evening journal., 1890-07-14
A NEW BUSINESS METHOD.

= y. Baynard has adopted a new plan that
y y now prevailing In western cities, whereby
the opportunity Is given to procure a auod
watch Tor very low price, through the
agency or cooperative clubs. This plan is a.
follows; Clubs are composed Of forty TnerrI-
DerH, who pay one dollar fee, which payment
goes 70 the originator of the plan. When the
eluD is formed they mutually agree to purchase
loliy watches for the sum of seven hundred
ana Hixty-five dollars. Each week Thereafter
ans " members meet, and each pays one dollar,
~ winch time number Is drawn, which en-
lltles the owner of such number to select and
anu receive his watch, similar to the old pIan
oL g. watch clubs, with the exception that npon
the iii craving Of number further payment Of
Llat at number cease. The remaining members
uess one each week. continue their pavrnenfs
and drawing for thirty weeks, when All nav
menls cease and the remaining ten members
receive their watches siHr TX
The watches 80 distributed are Qold-fllad
case, made by James Boss, with either All FI-
glL. Waltham, Springfield or Hampden move
ment, such as are sold all over our city for
thlrty-ilve dollars and which are fully war
ranted 70 give. satisfaction Clubs are now
forming and drawings win commence Tues
DAY evening, March 2h For further inforna-
ton and examination Of the watches call AZ
Evening journal., 1890-07-14
ADJUSTMENTS.

For Rentals or other
business,sa ,saddress,:D. p.
Wells, Manager of the
Academy of Music.
Evening journal., 1890-07-14
noARn ANn nnnnts-

pOARDERs WANTED, ALSO TABLE
- BOARDHRs. sls West street
HAVING TAKES THE HOUSE, NO s0s.
II West Tenth streets. J arm now prepared
70 accommodate a few select hoarders BEST
% reference required Mrs. WHEELER
DLEAsANr BOARDING HOUSE FOR
Madison street
/ fNFURNIsHED FRONT ROOM. SEC
~ ond+tory, for rent lo2 West sixth St
WANTED -BOARDERs Az bat E. FIFTH
" ST., pleasant rooms and home comforts.
WANTED -BOARDERS, GOOD ACCOM-
w modations. No. 900 East Fourth street
Evening journal., 1890-07-14
FOR SALE.

------------~-- -.----->---.
GOOD COUNTRY BUSINESS FOR LIVE
~ house painter. Other business cause OF
selling. Address. w, l. PARKER. south
east corner Second and Orange streets.
GoR SALE ONE i5.HORsE POWER
Engine. Apply NEWTON II CLOUD,
eighteenth street and Mount Salem road.
CABBAGE AND CELERY PLANTS ny
~ the millions. All the best kinds
Address JOHN /. BOYLE. Grocer, New
lastle, Del.
ENARRIAGE, - lAhHL DOUBLE SEAT
" top cerrlase; built h order; finely uph0l-
tered; new; suitable ior family use or light
delivery vngpn can be eecn az the Club
etables, corner Madison and Twelfth streets,
GOODWIN WASHER. PRICE Sl0. r. w.
~ NANARHSDALhN. Wilmington T. o.
II ARNESs.-NEW NICKEL MOUNTED
IA harness. lnquire a. this office
~ OBES.-PAIR or HANDSOME lap
~ robes; also blankets and whip. Inquire
4 this Office
Evening journal., 1890-07-14
LOST ANn FouNn.

/ oar OR STOLEN "A WHITE BULL
II terrier pup, about months old. send
Information to and get reward, JOHN
MORlAhilN. Faulk land Del
Evening journal., 1890-07-14
REAL ESTATE.

REAL ESTATE
-.l7.7s-riesa-47
NOR RENT AND FOR SALE..-A FAMILY
~ Of two. declining housekeeping. will va
cate July - Moe two story house papered
throughout and all conveniences Can lie
rented from owe date. and viii sell at sacri-
hce furniture, carpets etc. tOOd chance for
couple stArtlng housekeeping. This oilice.,
ROR SALE OR RENT-EIeHT ROOMED
X houses on Eighteenth street. Highlands
Apply W NEW TON IA CLOUD, Eigh eenth
street and Mount salem avenue Wilmington.
TOR RENT-FOUR NEW QUEEN
Anne cottages, with rooms. bath and
attic Large yards. delightfully."- located
dwenty-third and jefferson streets Apply TO
THOMAS TATNALL, 7l2 Market street
DOR SALE OR RENT -sIX-ROOMED
~ houses with bath on Eastern side Of town
=. II. IlNDALl. JR, lu26 Spruce street.
GTORE FOR RENT. -STjRE NO. sOl
~ King street. lately occupied for millinery
business. Immediate possession. Apply to
y. EAkRA, ga King street.
EOR RENT. DWELLING HOUSE. S37
= Market street, containing II large, COM
fortable and cheerful rooms, also bath room
and extra basement kitchen. The location Is
eentral and desirable
EQUITABLE GUARANTEE n TRUST CO.,
HiI Market street
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1890-11-15
Montana Democratic Leaders
Arrested for Assault.
BEAT a MAN WHILE JolLIFyIwo.
Vancouver Island Pioneer DIE Ilren
q Sandbagger's Blow.
Oregon Steamboat Man KiIlea-reA.u -
cident at Tacoma-Brisish Co1rr.n1@
Lumber for Delawsrs-RsSoru u~vr.
ment In whatcom Before Kleoeien.

HELENA, Nov. n-[Special. IA s,Iuno.
ton was created today BY the arrest a. fn1lp
prominent Democrats, including the 49,
master OF Helena. A few days aftpf -
election, when 1t was certain that Dire
Dem., was elected to congress. loeain6
Democrats started out to ceiebrata. O.
ing in contact with the Salyation A.
at the junction of two of the print6uSl
streets OF this city, some one struck Con-
tain Thomas. OF the Salvation Army, :
vicious blow on the head, knocking IN
down. when others kicked him ii most
brutal manner. But little attention wnn
paid to the affair at the time, q Thosnao.
upon regaining his feet, started on e -
head OF his army. Then again, but fov
knew that the assault had been made. o.
ing to the large crowd and the confuskon.
Since then the condition Of the victim u
the brutal attack has been critical. sud II.
innate recovery very uncertain.
The sheriff has been enjeavOrine Tor ~
past few days to learn the guilty part6<s
and today warrants were sworn out 49,
complaint of the Salvation Army man ~
the arrest of the postmaster, C0loud G.. b.
Curtis, w. J. Fuchs, private sourotnxy oo
Millionaire Broadwster, James Dennison
and Harry Wooledge, proprietor Il =
gambling house, all prominent DsmocraItn.
They were taken before the poltce iudleo
and released on $500 bail each. Colo1ol
Curtis denies being with the crowd ot ~
time the assault was made. The othn<D
have but little to say. Sentiment & Il.
favor Of the Salvationists, in consequeahco
OF the brutal and unprovoksd attack ul,oul
their captain.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1890-11-15
FIGHTING OVER woKLD's FAIR.
President Palmer Threatens to Resign
Director-Generai Put Out.

President Palmer Threatens to Resign
Director-Generai Put Out.
CHICAGO, Nov l4-With the approach of
the next mesting of the Worlds fair COM
mission, runlors of trouble ahead are nu-
merous. Director-General Davis feels that
he has been sighted by the local directory.
1t was his understanding that he should
have the appointment OF his sub-chiefs, but
the directory has already appointed two of
them without consulting him. Opposition
to the scheme of the directory to place
three or more fine buildings on the lake
front is growing rapidly. In the meeting
of the congressional committee and the
executive committee of the national CON-
mission today, after informal discussion
of various matters, Commissioner Martin
dale. of Indiana, said he believed he voiced
the sentiment OF the commissioners gener-
ally when he said that the restrictions
thrown around the use of Jackson and
Washington parks by the South Park COM
missioners must be Withdrawn.
At subsequent meeting of the national
committee on buildings and grounds sew
eral commissioners asserted that the ma
tional board would insist that there be
more than two buildings erected on the
lake front. President Palmer said on the
sun5ect: Il shall resign ii the plan out
lined at the recent meeting of the local di-
rectory is insisted upon"
The American Hereford Cattle Breeders
Association tonight passed resolutions pro-
testing against the efforts of the local
directory to place a large part of the
Worlds fair on the lake front, in violation
OF their agreement, and asking the national
commission to locate the fair On q single
site.
The Columbian Dairy Association today
adopted resolutions requesting the differ
ent state legislatures to set aside certain
part Of whatever funds are appropriated
for the Worlds fair. to be used for q cred
liable dairy display by each state.