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Evening journal., 1890-07-01
Erodeinhian socInhIa.

The Erodelphian NJ and L. League held
a most enjoyable sooisble last evening at
West Presbyterian Church, Eighth and
Washington streets. Doors were open
about 8 so o'clock and about 100 ladies
and gentlemen assembled. The ladies'
were attired in most attractive white and
shaded costumes, and presented pic
ture sf grace and lovliness Among
those present were George Baird, presi-
dent; Professor A. Fl. Berlin, Mrs. Berlin,
Miss Berlin, Henry Baird and Mrs. Baird.
Messrs. Robert Baird, Henry Bucher,
Milton Shippers, Samuel Morris, z. H.
Lofand, H. /. Start, Frank Smith, Victor
Hughes, Robert Hughes, Alfred Coverdale,
Miss Macklin. Miss Harkins, Miss Cover
dale, Miss Danner, Misses Darlington,
Miss Henderer, Miss Stroud, Miss Mckee
Miss McWilliams, diss Vincent, Miss
Harris and many others. At o'clock
ice cream Of the richest. and most delic-
ious flavor was served and then all
amused themselves for an hour, and at
1880 the sociable concluded
Evening journal., 1890-07-01
MRS. CAUSES FUNERAL.
Simple Exerclses nt the Home From
whtch sha Extended Her Hospitality.

The romains oG Mrs J. Taylor Cause
were laid to rest in the family vault in
the Wilmington and Brandywins Gene
terry At o'clock yesterday afternoon,
The funeral cortegs was very large.
upwards Of thirty carriages following
the hearse. The burial services took
place from the residence Of her husband
on Pennsylvania avenue. and were at
tended by large number Of personal
faiends OF the family.
The services which we're conducted by
the Rev. DR. Jacob Todd, assisted by the
Rev DIR. w J Stevenson of Reading,
we're OF the simplest and most unpreten.
tious character The Rev. DR. Todd spoke
with feeling snd sympathetic emotion OF
the life and character OF the dead, and
Of the loss which has fallen on the family,
the friends and the numerous charitable
works in which she had been Interested
After the services, all except the immedi-
ate relatives Of the deceased departed,
leaving the family alone with the dead
The pail bearers were G. Wesley Well
din, T. Allen Hilles. Dr. Peter Cooper,
Charles w. Rowland, Benjamin Neilds,
Esq and George w. Stone The vault
was strewn with the choicest flowers
and vines; the last tributes of affection
from the friends Of Mrs Cause.
Evening journal., 1890-07-01
PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS.

Dennis RYAN is spending few days at At
lantic City.
G W; Coyle and wife Of Bellevue are az
Atlantic City.
Arthur H Smith is at Hotel Chetwoode,
Atlantic City.
Senator Higgins went to Washington on the
40 train last night.
Chief Justice Comegys will not visit Rome
on his European trip.
T. Chalkley 5atton. engineer In charge Of
sewers, is in Baltimore
Master Robbie Martin of this city Is visit
Ing relatives at Huckessin.
Thomas Rowe ard family will soiourn az
Norristown Pa, for week
Joseph H. Kirk. Democratic candidate for
coroner is in this city to-day.
w. n. Chandler and family have gone to
Oceau Grove. N. j., for the summer.
Mrs E H. Brattsn Of this city IS visiting
her daughter, sirs. J II Spesr in " est
Chester.
The funeral Of While Bradley. infant son Of
Michael Bradley, took place fron thu parents
residence yesterday.
Miss Ma tie and Albert Chalfant Of No
l5O4 PennsylYania avenue are visiting rela-
tives Ia Philadelphia.
Daniel Hickis and d. Beste Of this city Will
sail this evening for Germany. where they
spend a tro months vacation with relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs Thomas and family will leave
tomorrow for Cape May. where they will
occupy their cottege for the remainder Of the
season.
The Washington and Baltimore journalists,
guests of the Pennsylvania Railroad Com
pauy PISSED through thi city at 2 IS this
afternoon on their re urn from Cape May.
John J. Graham, late secretary Of the VIII
mingfon Base BAH Club arrived ia Blueheld,
va 70 day. where he win accept a position
in tne surveying denartment Of the Norfolk
and Western railroad.
Fathers Flynn and DeRuvter of This citv
visited the convent Oi
Francis at Glen ri
sisters will have cLa
Fa her DeRuyte~ j. i3l - -. GIa...I
childrap fu thf~ a.
Evening journal., 1890-07-01
FEAST AT FARRA's
City omeials Entertain City Councilmen
Last Night.

City Council, city officials and news
paper men went to Farra's Ice cream
saloon after last nights session OF Coun-
Gil at the invitation of City Solicitor
Elect w. 7. Lyman, Clerk of Council
Messick, Bailif OF Council Kelley,
Coal Oil Inspector Durney, and
Clerk Of the Market Smeltz. Ex-
members of Council were among the
guests aud long table was filled. The
table was decorated with ferns and fruits
and cut watermelons
President Farra sat at the head Of the
table with Councilman Chambers on his
right and Lawyer Lyman on his left.
Pyramids of ice cream, fine cakes,
fruit and Georgia melons disappeared
rapidly When full justice had been
done to the good things President Farra
introduced the next city solicitor. VIII
liam T. Lyman. Esq. Mr.. Lyman spoke
for ten minutes and said he desired
the cooperation Of the couEcilmen
in his work, and promised the faithful
performance Of his duties. Remarks
were made by William a. Quinn, e. O.
Moore, George R. Roberts, George Nc.
Call. Samuel Chambers, Colonel William
B Norton. William II. Blake, Colonel
John M Newell, s. N. SmeltE, A. r.
Messick, Benjamin Davis, Samuel Dur
ney, John Q. Farra, William q. Baugh
and Daniel McKenney.
Evening journal., 1890-07-01
JOURNALISTS eY TAe sEA.
Annual Trip of Newspaper aEsn to Cap
Wav.


speeial Correspondence EVENING 1ouRSAL.
CAPE Nay. Juile a0-4he annual ex-
cursion tencered by the Pennsylvania
Railroad Company to the leading news
paper men OF Washington, Baltimore and
Philadelphia is here, and the enjoyment
OF the trip is now at It's height
The journalists of the three cities, in
cuding those OF Wilmington, Norris
town, Chester and other intermediate
towns, with their wives and swsethearts,
left Camden for Cape May in special
train at o'clock cn Saturday afternoon
The guests from Washington and Bal
timore came to Philadelphia in a special
train and after lunch we're transferred
to the ferry in coaches.
The party has its headquarters at the
Stockton Hotel, which was opened for
the season with the advent of the
editorial guests and the ladies who ac-
company them.
After an elaborate supper on Saturday
evening, there was grand hop at the
hotel, ut which all the excursionists, as
we'll as representatives from the most
prominent cottage families, we're present.
Yesterday and to-day were devoted to
bathing, fishing, driving and other pleas
ures of seashore life, not the least OF
which was listening to the sweet music
discoursed by the hotel orchestra. To-
night there will be another dance In the
hotel ballroom, az a wind-up to the
festivities, and the party will leave at 10
o'clock to morrow morning.
The party came down in charge Of
George w. Boyd, assistant general pas
senger agent Of the Pennsylvania Rail
road Company, and f N. Barksdale Of
the advertising department Of the road,
The following are those who compose
the party from Wilmington: Edgar nj
Hopes, wife and daughter, Morning
News. Charles William Edwards, wife
and daughter, EVENING JOURNAL Johr
M. Whitford and wife. Every Evening
George w. Vernon and wife, Daily Re
publican. Jerome B. Bell wife anC
daughter. Sunday Star.
Chester-Henry Frysinger and wife
Democrat. John Spencer and wife, Advo
cate. w. II. Bowen and wife, Even
ing News. John A Wallace ana wife
Times. Ward z. Bliss aud sister, Re
/ publican.
West Chester-G. R. Guss and wife
/ Chester County Democrat. w. H
Hodgson and wife, JeffersoRian. B. d
Evans and lady, Village Record.
Evening journal., 1890-07-01
LAST EDITION.
LEVY couar.
The County Needs Money-nI Members TO
visit Third Street Bridge.

The County Needs Money-nIembers TO
Visit Third Street Bridge.
The Levy Court met this morning at
the Court House at 10 o'clock. All the
members were present Israel Ridings
was elected constable of New Castle
hundred, in place Of B. F. Lam
caster, resigned Andrew W. Web
ster was elected constable of Black
bird hundred, in place Of William
ID. Wilson. Mr.. Wilson's bond was
objected to on the ground that his
father, who was his surety, was men
tally incapacitated, and he refused to
give other surety. Richard Merrill and
George Donovan were accepted as sure
ties for Collector Webster
After q conference with County
Treasurer Haman, President Grubb an-
nounced that the county was much IN
need of money and requested the mem
bers to urge collectors In the work of
collections. He declared that interest on
the county bond was due and other
claims we're pressing. 500, GOO OF the
taxes of 1889 were still to be collected
and if this was in hand it would make
matters easy.
Mr.. Jordon declared the collector of
Mill Creek hundred had not only settled
for the taxes of 1889, but had also col
lected 81 500 for 1890 Mr.. Eliason said
only 5000 or $500 of the taxes of Pen
cader hundred for 1889 remained uncol-
lected.
William L. Weir proposed the follow
ing resolutions
Whereas, the county treasurer COM
plains, that many Of the collectors of
county taxes are very much in arrears in
their payment of taxes. and that there
is pressing need of funds to meet the
daily demands, be il
Resolved, That the treasurer Of court
be, and he is hereby authorized and
directed, to proceed at once 10 collect
from all those in arrears the amount
due the county.
1t was ordered that satisfaction be
entered on the official bond Of F E Stur
geon, collector of Christiana hundred for
1899. 1t was agreed that an order for
$40 be drawn in favor of w. A. Wal.
ters, for taxes paid by him for 80 acres
of land in Pennsylvania.
The chairman then referred to the fire.
quent breaking down of Third street
bridge, and after some discussion it was
agreed that the court stand adjourned
till 30 p. m when all should meet at
the Court House and proceed to the
bridge to make investigations
The ourt then adjourned
Evening journal., 1890-07-01
The YACHT ALICIA cLeARs
The Harlan and Iollinssworth Conlpan
Turn the Yacht over to Her Owners.

The Harlan and Eoninssworth Company
Turn the Yacht over to Her Owners.
Henry M. Flaglers yacht Alicia was
turned over to its owner this morning
by the Harlan and Hollingsworth Com
pany.
The yacht was towed out the river By
the tug Taurus, and as she passed by
the various steamers and tugs she was
saluted by numerous whistles The yacht
returned the salutes by firing of the
cannons, which shs had on board.
The yacht was launched on Saturday,
April 10. She is schooner-rigged. Her
dimensions are; beam, "a feet: depth
of hold, 13 feet, inches. Her
engines are triple expension, sur
face-condensing, having cylinders Of
II, 20 and AZ inches diameter and %
inches stroke. Her boilers are of steel
working ae 100 pounds pressure.
The yacht will be used as pleasure
craft by her owner and is fitted up re-
gardless of expense. The yacht is one Of
the finest pri vate yachts aaoat.
Evening journal., 1890-07-01
CITY NEWS IN BRIEF.

8. X. Friedman was naiurallzed at the
United States Court this morRing
A new closet is being placed in the wall on
the east corridor Of the City Hall.
The teachers and other checks Will be
ready at the Board of Education room, to-
morrow morning at ~ O'Clock.
DO You want free trade or protectionY" ha
perfectionV' she answered briRkly
The Christian Endeavor Society OF Central
Presbyterian Church gave a moonlight ex
cursion last night on the steamer Whining
ton.
A wagon loaded with garbage, belonging to
w. S. Bullock Of this city, broke down oppo-
site the Academy Of Music, Tenth street, yes
terday afternoon.
The planking on Market street bridge over
the Ghristiana Is very much worn and needs
repairing very badly Some Of the planks
even shake when man walks over them.
Two months Of vacation has been granted
the regular choir OF II. Mary's r q. Church
ard the chi dren's auxiliary choir now furn-
ishes the music.
The procession at the cornerstone laying
of st. Joseph's colored church next Sunday
promises 70 be one Of the largest ever seen in
this city, as all the Catholic societies will be
present
The patrol wagon was sent 10 the Diamond
State Iron Works 20 take a man 20 the hospi-
tai, who had been overcome by heat last
too rough" !"
In the article concerning Kluge's challenge
70 wheelmen who broke his twenty five IN lie
record, published in the EVENING JOURNAL.
the clause reading who beat any record
should be "who beat my record
A horse attached to sulky driven by col
ored man and owned by willard Thompson
ran aWaT at Delaware avenue and Dupont
streets last night and throwing the driver
out. He escaped without any injury.
AT the semi-annual inspection Of George w
Bush and Sons teams yesterday, the judges
awarded prizes for the best kept teams 10
jesse Bosdick, Heury Robinson, Elmer Ring
gold, William Walker and Isaac Shields.
WOrkmen were engaged yesterday In re.
pairing sewer pipes on Market street above
Eighth, Traffic was much impeded during
the afternoon. Street car horses had 20 be
taken from the cars while crossing the eX-
cavation.
Mrs. John Harlam. living IN the Ninth
ward. gave her bady, months old, half a tea
spoonful OF laudanum instead of cordial
About two hours after DR.. j. w. Mulliu wa'
called in and after working about two hours
succeeded In saving the child's life
A man was walking along Eighth street
last evening, when at the corner of MOnro,
dos Of the mongrel species, sud
denly sprang at him and attempted
brute's teeth an succeeded in beating him oh
st. Mary's T. A. b. Society will hold itG
regular monthly meeting this evening at theil
take action on the death OF William Bleyer
who was one OF the charter members of ths
society. The nall of the society IL draped
with black Grape out OF respect for him.
Evening journal., 1890-07-01
Indorsiag General Arn.strong.

Probably the largest body Of lawyers
and representative business men that
ever assembled before the governo on a
similar occnsion viii be given hearing
by Governor Biggs this afternoon st
the Clayton Eouse They Will indorse
General T. #. Armstrong for the office
Of Prothonotory Forty lawyers and
hf5y business men are expected to be
present. The governor arrived on the
1898 train aud was immediately taken
iuto custody byfJohn 7 Diclsey. who had
a ten minutes conversation with him.
After they bad concluded, Squire Viii
liam Saith of Newark escorted Governor
Eigga to the Clayton House.
Evening journal., 1890-07-01
HOW 1T STARTED.
4 Friendly Favor to wounded Soldiers
Originates a National Custom.

The late Hon. }. r. Trumbull OF Connecti-
cut, was called "the friend of the soldiersr be-
cause it was through his influence that water
was furnished to sick and wounded soldiers
while travs ling during the war. This prac-
tice has further developed into the universal
merican habit of drinking iee-water on all
ayilable occasions, SO universal has this be-
ceme, that IL may be called our national hatit
and II has hegotten craving for ice water
that IL quite appalling. The Introduction Of
the water-cnOler Ia offices ia bad Most water
is hlled with the germs OF disease and its cold
action on the stomach checks Digestion
lowers the tone of ths stomach and brings
about dyspepsia, with all its attendant Ills
This evil, which Il the cause OF more summer
sickness ana kidney disease than any other
known cause. can readily be avoided by mixing
q littlepure whiskey with the drinking water
Ihus the stomach can be stimulated into
healthy action and ite tone retained, Not
only this hut pure whiskey mixed with the
water Kills the germs OF any disease that may
be lurking ia the water and thus avoids ma
laria and the thousands Ills which come
during the Gated term. But while whiakev
is q great benefit, II must be pure whiskey.
aud unfortunately there Ia little pure whis-
key In the market There can be not the
slightest a ubt, however. as 10 the absolute
purity Of DuHy's Pure Malt. IL has stood the
test OF time. 10 Is used by the leading men
and women of the land IL Is so pure Ia its
nature that It cannot harm even child and
~ ihdoing more than any one thing to check
summer dangers. BE sure to secure the
genuine Insist on having no other.
Evening journal., 1890-07-01
wriiam n. Lee was Present,

The George Washington Fishing Club
gave fishing excursion yesterday week,
and this paper published report Of the
trip. An omission was made, and as no
intention existed to lower tho standard
Of the personnel Of the party, due
apology is made. Among those who were
present should be included the name OF
William H Lee, registrar of the Board
Of Health
Evening journal., 1890-07-01
HARRY RALsToN KILLED.
A Young WiiminEtonian Murdered In
McKeesport Y4atardnx.

Henry Rais'on. son OF Matthew R.
Ralston, No 1920 6ilpin avenue, was
shot and killed by Patrick Briefly, In
Mckeesport, Pa, yesterday morning.
Ralston was about 90 years old. He
went to work at McKeesport two years
ago, and was steady workman He
and Briefly chanced to meet in speak
easy" saloon, and began quarreling.
Ralston was getting the better Of the
fight, when the Irishman drew revolver
and shot him dead The murderer es.
caped and has not been captured.
The news of the death OF young
Ralston was hard stroke to his parents
here. His body win be brought here for
informant
Evening journal., 1890-07-01
Municipal Uourt.

At this mornings session Of Municipal
Court, Robert Burns, drunk, was fined
SO and costs. Two men were
charged with disorderly conduct
at the house Of Michael Devine.
They were fined 50 and costs in each case.
Mary Donnelly, disorderly conduct, was
fined $5 and costs John Mulvena, a
contractor, was charged with violating a
city ordinance by placing building
material on the bed Of French street,
between Tenth and Eleventh streets. He
pleaded not guilty. The case was con
tinued until tomorrow morning.
Evening journal., 1890-07-01
A Coal Oar Overboard .

A coal car containing about twenty
tons Of coal was run into the Christians
yesterday afternoon at the Mccullough
Iron Company's wharf. The car had
been standing on a siding when the
brakes were loosened by mischievous
boy, and the car ran down grade to the
river. About fifteen tens Of the coal
were lost, and the car was badly dana
ged. A wrecking crew took the car out
Of the creek yesterday afternoon.
Evening journal., 1890-07-01
MARINe MATrERs.

wliam DnPont's acht Anita halreturned
fcum her cruise.
The United states steamer Mermaid ia lying
at the t'usey and Jones ComIa.ys wharf
The freight barge A lice Is being repaired on
the marine railway At the Pussy and Jones
Company's sh,pyard
The schooner II Nav Is discharging. u
cargo OF e low pine Timber a. the jackson
ana Sharp CJiapany's wharf.
The echonhers harr son Hickman and Frau
j &c rsoD a. = di5char-tnE c.csoa- 0i zee at the
kenne1e- 20 -olp ~ 'vlee.
f.e--- -.~cr' yac-4 q been fin
isi. t'sf. ri'tr ~it ~ "a an aud
ieig + .- = itp-. " a.. .o-oas or
" morrow.
Evening journal., 1890-07-01
Legal NOTICES.
NorIcE.
CHHTsTIANA nmI.

NOTICE.
GEORGE ByUs, In Chancery.
VS. New Castle County.
MoEEs BYUs. et al. Cause OF Partition.
In pursuance OF an order OF the Chancellor
of the State of Delaware, in the above
stated cause. made on the seventeenth day OF
June, A. ID. 1890, all persons having any lien
or liens affecting the interest or estate Of
Ge rye Byus, Moses Byus, Mary McCOmb.
Sarah Brown, Charlotte Underhill, Charles
Henry Grier and Joseph Wright, OF either OF
them, in the lands and premises TO which the
above stated cause relates. 10 file petition
setting forth the nature and amount OF he
same. in the office OF the Register in Chan
cery for New Castle county. ten days before
Tuesday, the fifteenth day of July, A. d.,
1890, and 70 appear and prove said lien or
liens on said day, az Chambers at Dover, at
10 O'Clock m.
HERBERT II. WARD, Trustee,
Attest: CHARLES III. McWHORTER,
Register in Chancery.
Wilmington, Del. July /. 1890.
Evening journal., 1890-07-01
EAlR ASSOCIATION.
Preparing Autographs for the Next Fair.
Proposed Circuit

The Wilmington Fair Association will
soon be ready to advertise It's annual
fair to be held in the first week in Sep
tAmber. Sackett, Williams q Co., the
publishers OF Judge, are printing the
Autographs, whieh will be very
beautiful One of them gives
view of the grand stand, home stretch
and buildings. The catalogues are ready
for mailing. The interest in the coming
fair is very great, as shown by the many
inquiries for catalogues and exhibition
space.
T. d. Brown, secretary, will represent
the Wilmington Fair Association in
Trenton, N. j. tomorrow, when a meet
ing will be held to establish a proposed
fair and trotting circuit. The fair asso-
Citations Of Wilmington, Mt Holly,
Waverly, Pennington and Trenton will
be represented
Evening journal., 1890-07-01
ID The sennte.

WAsnIyGTON, July LIN the senate Nh
Evarts gave notice that on account Of tho
absence Of Mr.. Voorhees, the con.memora-
tion services IA honor of the late Repre-
sentative Samuel Sullivan Cox, Of New
York, had been again postponed until
Tuesday Of next week, the senate passed
house bill in relation to oaths in pension
and other cases and then took up house
bill for the admission Of Idaho. After the
bill had been read, Mr. Morrill, gave notice
that he would at the earliest possible mo
ment move TO take up the tariff bill. Mr..
Platt said that much as he believed in the
tariff bill, and anxious as he was to have 10
passed, he could not allow it to interfere
with the Idaho bill
Evening journal., 1890-07-01
Accidental death.

Coroner Gamble summoned jury and
held an inquest on the remains OF Her
man ZIegler, who wasdrowned on Sun
day ia the Christiena river. The jury
gave verdict OF accidental death Ziag-
Ter will be buried TO morrow afternoon.
Ths funersl expenses will be borne by
his friends and the societies TO which he
halnnlrad
Evening journal., 1890-07-01
Fxaminiur Colored Teaohers

Superintendent D. W. Earlan Of the
public schools, is examining a large class
of colored applicants for teachers GER
ti6cates in public school building No. I,
TO day. Some of the class are already
primary teachers, but are struggling to
obtain a grammar certificate, ghiie the
remainder are undergoing examinations
for primary teachers
Evening journal., 1890-07-01
A Pennsrlrnnln nnnk closed.

PITTsBURG, JulF LA private b7nS,
owned by John kennedy & Son at Taren-
tum, twenty-five miles north of this eiry.
has closed its doors. Liabilities. 81 .00J.
assets, personal property, S25,u00; real
estate. $4,000 The suspension, It il
thought, is temporary, and was oaused by
extraordinary demands. Attorney David
Smith was chosen assignee.
Evening journal., 1890-07-01
Mra. Lnnra.n Funeral.

The funeral OF Mrs. Lange wife Of
Herbert Lange Of Eising q Lange, took
place from her late residence at No. 207
West Fourth street. at 9. 80 o'clock this
morning High Mass was said in the
Church OF the Sacred Heart by the Rev.
X. Gust Interment was made in the
new Cathedral cemetery.
Evening journal., 1890-07-01
OhampIonship Record.
Postal Company's improvements.

Camden and Atlantic City are now
reached by the Postal Telegraph Cable
Company. Several Colorado points will
soon be announced. A new cable circular,
giving map of routes, tariffs. European
offices, etc, can be had at the local
office, and will be convenient reference
for travellers or home use.
Evening journal., 1890-07-01
state riAumeratora FiniahiRg

The final returns from the state
eaUneratorsl lof tas census are coming in
rapidly and this week will finish the
work Of gathering the eleventh ceusus in
Delaware Establishing the corporate
limirs OF all small towns as being one
quarter mige from the centre, the popu-
latiou OF 1he following towns is given:
laymont, 2lS; Grubb's Corusr. 80
Bellevue. 8s Cowgill Corner 20. Hare's
Corner. 40. Laipsie. 355; Bed Lion. So.
Evening journal., 1890-07-01
wedding Annlvsrs,rr.

Joshua Conner, the welt known bar-
ness maker at No 237 Market street, aud
wife, celebrated the tenth Anniversary Of
their wedding ut their residence, No
$40 West Eleventh street list evening
The occasion was brilliant
one and over $50 iuylted guests were
PRESENT Ctrtsrer Robert GrEges laid a
superb supper and Mr.. and Mrs Conner
were the rscipteuts nj Gisay hsadsol Q
aud yaiAarle presents