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Evening journal., 1890-05-03
cHuRcH NoTEs.

Bishop Curtis win preach at Cape Charles
City tomorrow.
The Y. NJ. g. A. will attend service at the
First Presbyterian Church on sunday morn
ing; May Il, and Rev. George 81. Hickman
Will preach
Goodman NJ f. Church, Thir eenth and
Scott streets. Preaching tomorrow by the
pastor. Rev. William L. White, at 1879 a. m.
and g3l p. m.
The rite Of confirmation will be admins
tered to a class at smyrna tomorrow morn
ing and one at Clayton in the afternoon by
Bishop Coleman.
Church Of the First Born. Davidson Build
ing, corner of Ninth and King streets Ser
vices at 1880 a. m. and sop. m. Evening
subject, John. XVII chapter.
st. Andrews Church. southwest corner
Eighth and shipley streets, Rev Charles +,
Murray. rector. Services at 10 80 a. IN. and
80 p. m; on Friday at 4 p. m
Gilbert Presbyterian Church, corner Thir-
teenth and French streets. Preaching at lO.3
a. m, by Rev; g II. Irusty; l3O p. m, By the
pastor, Rev. William r. Carr.
Y. NJ. 9. A.-Young mems meeting on sun
day afternoon at o'clock in the hall. Good
singing; short talks; all by young men; lasts
one hour, All young men welcome.
At the second Baptist Church. Preaching
Dy pastor. II b Cook at 1880 am. and 7.45 p.
m. Communion In the morning. Subject at
night; How Abraham Was Justified by
Works.
Al the Rodney street Presbyterian Church
i Tomorrow morning. Rev w. Il. 81. EVAN will
preach on ''Predestination In the evening
/ az AZ O'clock. the sermon will be on soul
Winning
First Presbyterian Church; 1880 a. m !;
| Sermon: Tine Church Organization and
| Government repeated by request); d. IN
/ seTmoni The Crime of Profanity;n Rev
George NJ. Hickman.
Delaware Avenue Baptist Church. Preach.
| ing at 10 30 a. IN. and 7.30 p. m, by Rev vii
liam f. Bainbrldge of New York, Breaking
/ OF bread at the close of the morning service
Baptism at the close of the evening service.
First Methodist Protestant Church. Seventh
/ street near Walnut, Rev. f Il. Benson,
pastor. Services tomorrow. Preaching al
\ 10 .30a. m. and 7.45 D. m. Evening theme
"Critics." sunday schools at ga. m. and2.3C
p. m.
The Household Of Faith, Francis H. Bur-
bank. pastor. At Red Mems Hall. on Shipley
street below Sixth. At II q. m, -Four Kind-
Of Hearers;n at : p. m, Our Passover y
/ Social meeting at p. m. led by r. w. Quig-
/ ley, The Lords supper will be celebrated al
s As p. m.
Reformed Episcopal Church Of the Re
| deemer, corner OF Eighth and Monroe streets
Rev J Simpson rrotter, rector Preaching
at 1880 a. m, Subject; "Iufallible Evidences
of Regeneration . At Sop. m; "The DARK
Continent " Mr.. Trotter was for several years
stationed in the Dark Continent as a mission,
/ arV
Evening journal., 1890-05-03
EA,R ASSOCIATION.
Many Contemplated improvements f0i
the season of 1890.


The brightness of the weather brings
with it recolleotions of the fine days
through the last Wilmington fair. The
same kind OF weather next September
will make glad the hearts of the stock.
holder, exhibitor and sightseer.
The Hazel Dell Park of the Whining
ton Fair Association is looking pretty in
the soft growth Of grass which is show.
ing through the soil. Sod and grass
seed have brought verdure on all por-
tions Of the ground where placed.
The track is in splendid condition
and the roads to the grounds are being
graded smooth. Four horses are now in
the stables and Harry Strobe Of West
Chester will be here en- Monday with
several to train. Several local owners
are training their horses at Hazel Dell.
Several alterations will be made in all
the gate entrances to the grounds and
grand stand. The committee on tickets
and admissions has decided to erect
registering turnstiles at all the ground
entrances and two at the grand stand
entrance.
A new fence is being built and painted
brown around the race course, II is
contemplated to whitewash all the stable
A building for the use Of The directors
and guests OF ithe association will be
erected II will contain pavilion from
which the races may be watched
The refreshment booth at the west end
Of the grand stand will be removed, and
large new stand will be built between
the grand stand and ladies' building. The
booth at the eastern end Of the grand
Il DHa mill H.as faa 4Ft
The ladies' building has been blue
washed inside, 1t will be provided with
an extra number OF glass cases for the
display of perishable articles
/ In the exhibition hall more space has
been made by taking out the stairway
leading to the basement and putting it
at the west end of the building. Thus
it may be entered from all Sides
II the association is able to make all
these improvements, the grounds will
have such an improved appearance, that
former visitors will hardly know the
place.
The association viii not erect any new
buildings or extend the grand stand roof
for shading, until after July l. An as
sessment win then be made on all un-
paid subscriptions to stock
Notwithstanding that it is early in the
year Secretary T. D. Brown has had
numerous applications for privileges and
inquiries about exhibits. Every indica-
tion points to this as being the greatest
exhibition yet held by the Wilmington
Fair The 1899 exhibition was the
largest in the stock line ever given in the
Eastern States. Many Of the stock jour
nails made editorial comment on the fins
display of stock at the fair. The assooia-
tion has labored under the disadvantage
of lack of funds. but now feels that il
is thoroughly on its feet Future exhi
bitions are to be conducted on strict bust
ness principles, in a manner that vii
maintain the standard Of excellence anC
protect the stoekhol iers in their invest
ment.
Evening journal., 1890-05-03
cIrY Ngws N eRIEF.

The public schools win bs reopened on Mon
day.
Friend oDonnell Is cutting the grass on the
Court House lawn.
A very large number OF buildings Is being
erected on the South Side
The sidewalks on Shipley street between
Front and Third, are the worst In the city.
The German Literary Association has de-
cided to give an excursion some time this
summer
All the saloons are closed, as the city cleo
tion for members OF the Board of Education
takes place to-day.
Letters testamentary on the estate Of
Thomas Moran were granted 10 Joseph l..
Carpenter, Jr., and Maurice 5. Moran. yester
day.
The Erodelphian Musical and literary
League Of West Presbyterian Church viii
give moonlight excursion ia the first week
in June.
The propeller Eaglet, which is 1T the Harlan
and HollingswOrth Company's wharf, will be
Monday.
Senator Gray will address the Young Mems
Democratic Club, at No. sl2 Mark st street at
. O'Clock tonight on the subject Of reform Ia
the county government.
Name-plates are being placed on Third street
bridge, containing the names of the Levy
Court. the contractor and builder and the
date OF building the bridge, to-day.
1t was decided at the Young Mems Republi-
can Club last evening 10 establish bureau OF
political information, consisting of three
committees Of five members each.
The choir Of the First Methodist Protestant
Church were greeted with large audience Ell
their concert last night at the church. All
the participants acquitted themselves ad-
miraDly.
The pail bearers at the funeral OF William
/ II. Everett yesterday afternoon wereW. II Red.
| mil William f'nnnnT. William III t.ta III
| Nangasken, Thomas Carpenter and J Il
| Palmatary.
| The Board Of Trade did not meet last even.
| ing as Secretary h. A. Van Trump was ths
only one present. The secretary did not seId
/ out the customary notices and consequently
none OF the members attended.
A disgraceful street fight occurred at Eight
Il and Monroe streets this mOrning, between
4 two boys about Il yeara Of agr. cut Of tbs
| crow that gathered no ons ATTEMPTED TO sepa
rate them. SO they fought on until they wer,
i too tired 20 fight any more and the spectator.
! dispersed with audible signs.
Evening journal., 1890-05-03
PROGRESSIVE EucHRE.
A Delightful Party ON Adams street.
The Prize winners.

A Delightful Party on Adams Street.
Ihe Prize Winners.
A pleasant progressive euchre party
was given by Miss Jennie Kelley at her
residence, No. 1905 Adams street, last
evening. The games were very closely
contested and consequently the players
intensely interested. The victorious ones
were Miss Lizzie Bowman, who received
the ladies' first prize, very handsome
pin-cushion trimmed with lace and
ribbon, with hand-painted centre; Miss
Jennie Kelley, the ladies' "booby" prize,
a miniature pin.cushion of red plush,
very dainty and pretty; Miss Kelley con-
sidered it q credit to be "booby" with
such a prize. The gentlemen's first
prize, a four-in hand, was won by Albert
Wood; the "booby" prize, parsons tie,
by George Weyl Of st. Louis.
Refreshmert Is were served at midnight,
and to asts were called for from the recip-
tents of the prizes. Edward Melchoir made
the presentation speeches and Mr.. Banks
responded to the toast, "The Ladies'
Among those present were Misses
Name Weyl, May Wentz Birdie Weyl,
Marguerite King, Lizzie Bowman,
Marguerite Weyl, Jennie Kelley, Nan
Banks; Eessrs. Charles Banks, Howard
Melchior, John McKaig. Edward Mel
chior, w II. B. Maxwell, Albert Wood
and Nj. Darlington of Wilmington
George Weyl of St Louis
Evening journal., 1890-05-03
Academy Of music.

II the management Of the new Academy
of Music is as fortunate and careful In
the character of the entertainments aud
attractions which it allows to occupy 1t, as
the building is strong and hand some
there will be little to be desired on the
part Of the people in the way of theatre.
The Tuesday Club will open the house on
May l5 and will be followed by the
Young Mems Christian Association on
May is, and the Brotherhood Of Locomo.
tive Engineers on May II. If the man
agement can so arrange It Mr. Dixey in
his new play, Seven Ages, will be the
theatrical attraction during the following
week
Evening journal., 1890-05-03
cHalsrsNEp WITH LILAcs.
Tko Schooner Percy BirdsalI Launrhe
ut JacksDn's Ihis Morning.

Tao Schooner Percy Birdsali Launched
nt JaoksDn'a This Morning.
The four-masted Schooner Percy
Birdsall, built for Captain Holmes lof
N. j., was launched from the shipyard
of the jackson and Sharp Company. at
10 30 o'clock this morning She slid off
the ways very gracefully, amid the
firing Of guns and the shrieking of the
steam whistles of various boats who
thus welcomed her to her element.
As she touched the water Miss Mabel
Jackson. daughter of Job H. Jackson,
christened her by throwing bunch of
liiacs across her bow.
She stuck in the mud on the opposite
side of the Christiana river, and was
towed to the Jackson and Sharp wharNes
by the tug Taurus after parting haw-
ser. The launch was very pretty, and
the spectators instinetiyely oheersd.
Some of the visitors we're: Hon Thomas
F Bayard and family, Colonel Enoch
Moore and son, the Misses Hopes, Mrs.
Hawkins, Misses Jackson and Messrs.
Elwood Jackson, Monteith jackson,
Miller Bailey, William Pennypaok6r,
Edmund @. Shortlldge Jacob s. Butam
and large number OF spectators who
watched the launch from the wharves.
The keel Of the Percy Birdsall was laid
November A. 1889. Her Dimensions are
Length Of keel, lS0 feet; beam, 80 feet
10 inches: depth Of hold, II feet. She
has two decks and poop deck to fore
hatehway. Her masts will be furnished
by David Bains of Camden, N.
j., and she will be rugged here by
Cutler & Son Of Philadelphia.
The captains cabin will be finished in
cypress and hard wood trimmings. When
finished she will hail from Perth Amboy,
n j., and will 20 to Philadelphia to
load with coal for the East.
Evening journal., 1890-05-03
I rNPREcrDFNwwp ATTR a ~-roN
- OVER A MILLION D1sTRInrrr
Lonisiana state LOTTERY Oompanr

!, incorporated by the Legislature, for Educa-
tional and Charitable purposes sifl ilfa' 'Yran
chlse made part OF the present State Com
sututon, II 1879, by an Overwhelming po1luiar
votest
Its MAMMOTH DRAWINGS fate nlaoa
Semi-Annually. dune and Decemberl and
its GRAND SIN 3IE NUMBER DRAwiNt,S !
take place in each OF the other ten months
of the year. and are all drawn In put lic. af
the academy of Music. New Orleans, La
FAMED FOR TWENTY YEARS.
FOR INTEGRITY or ITS DRAWINGS, AND
PROMPT PAYMENT OF PRIZES,
Attested rs follows.
I'VE do hereby certify that we supervise the
arrangements for all the. Monthly and Sebi-
Annual DrawingsofThe Louisiana state lot-
terry Company, and in person manage and con-
trOi the Drawings themselves, and that the
same are conducted with honesty. fairness,
and IN good faith toward all parties. and we
authorize the Company TO use this certificate
with taesimiles Of our signatures attached, in
Evening journal., 1890-05-03
RopNEY,s YOUNG PeoPLE.
An Interesting Entertainment in ii
Presbyterian Chnreh.

An Interesting Entertainment in the
Presbyterian Church.
The Young Peoples Christian En-
deayor Society of Rodney Street Presby-
terian Church held a very delightful en-.
tertainment last night before a large
audience The program Of the evening
was as follows:
PART I.
Chorus. Excelsior ......... #........ Choir
Song, "'rhe Blue and the GRAY
8 Reading, "The New Church Organ II 7
Lizzie Jones
8 Reading, "Ardius's Wife. .. Irena Jones
Andante and SchOttisch
Messrs. Pierce. Thompson and Campbell.
intermission.
PART ii.
Vocal duet, "young Hearts
Misses Alexander and Borem
2 Reading, Dead, Name Unknown"
Miss Lizzie Neave.
3 Instrumental selection
solo. "gessie's Dream. Miss Lille Mention ntsa
Chorus. "star Of Descending Night" .Choir
Accompanist, Miss Lulu Champ bell.
Mr. Bishops selection was from an
old New Hampshire school room, where
number of the prominent citizens OIL
that time had gathered at q mass meet.
ing to hear politics discussed. His speech
delighted the audience very much and
especially the young people.
After the entertainment refreshments
were served to those who took part in
the entertainment of the evening. The
committee on arrangements comprises
II. NJ. Ewes, chairman; Misses Lizzi,
Thompson and Emma DOud. The officers
of the society are President T. Nc
Corkle; secretary, z. NJ Ewes; treasurer
William Lindsay.
Evening journal., 1890-05-03
Health Report .

The total number Of deaths reported
for the week ending to-day is twenty.
three compared with nineteen for the
same period last year. The causes Of
death were as follows: Accident, 2; con
sumption, s pneumonia, 81 senile de-
bility, 2 commissions, q still born, 8;
bronchitis, entretis, endocaraitis, heart
disease, hydropencadrium, mani
tion, meningitis nephrites and
TYPHOID fever, one each. The deaths
were divided as follows Males IA;
females o; white, is, colored, z; adults,
10; minors, 49,; natives, 2l; foreign
2. Deaths Sy wards: Fourth, 3; fifth,
2; seventh, 8; eighth, 8; ninth, 2;
eleventh. 2; twelfth, 4; third
and tenth, one each. The total
number Of births this week
was 13, compared with 20 for the same
period last year The births were di-
vided as follows; Males, 9; females. a
white, 12; colored, l. The total number
of marriages was IA.
Evening journal., 1890-05-03
Local Athletes in Phiiadeipbia

A delegation Of members Of the War
rem Athletic Club will go to Philadelphia
to night to attend the fifth annual indoor
meeting Of the Athletic Association Of
the First Regiment, which will be
held at Broad and Callowhill streets
The members OF the Warren club who
will take part and the contests ia which
they are entered, are as follows: Joseph
Simms, middle-weight wrestling: Sam
uel Jones, 100 yards run; Horace Nc
Daniel and Frank Boulden, light weight
sparring Charles II. Ruth, middle
weight sparring
Evening journal., 1890-05-03
ST. ANDREWS CHURCH.
Plans Adopted for Its Extensive Altera-
tion and improvement.

Plans Adopted for It's Extensive Altera.
tion and improvement.
The congregation of st. Andrew
Church held meeting in the lecture
room of the church last evening to dis
cuss plans and alterations Rev. Charles
Z. Murray, the rector, presided.
The plans of Baker & BALLET, archi
tects, were presented and explained by
Mr.. Dallat. They we're very satisfac-
tory and were adopted, subject to
changes. The proposed improvements
include the identifying Of the exterior
Of the church and the extensive altering
of the interior.
A recess chancel will be built, there
being three stone arches, the central one
the larger. The present yestrY room
will be taken into the chancel and
another room built on the Orange street
side for the vestry. The organ win be
removed from the rear to the front OF
the church. Entrances for the choir
and vestry will be on the north and
south sides Of the rear, respectively.
The arrangement of pews will be
changed SO that there will be one centre
and two side aisles, and OAK pews will be
substituted. The ceiling will be orna-
mented with heavy oak beams and will
be frescoed. The windows will be made
narrower end arched, and the light will
be admitted through stained glass. The
small side pews in the front of the
church will be removed and the gallerj
will be altered for the accommodation O.
worshipers.
The estimated cost Of the projected i'm
provements is $15, 600, which will be sub
scribed by the church's members. Grea
interest was shown at the meeting anc
the indications point to a prompt an,
liberal response when the money i,
needed The interior of the church vii
be the handsomest in the city, according
to the architects. The plans are now il
the hands Of the vestry, and it will
shortly take action.
Evening journal., 1890-05-03
oEEIoeRs ANn coMMIrTEgs.
The Closing Session of the Delawar
Pharmaceutical Society.

The Closing Session of the Delaware
Pharmaceutical Society.
The annual election of officers WAS held
at yesterday afternoons session OF the
Delaware Pharmaceutical Society at
Eden Hall, with the following results
President, Henry r. Bringhurst; vice
presidents-New Castle county, William
]. Ferris Of New Castle; Kent county,
E. L. Clark of Dover; Sussex county, j.
Y. Foalk OF Milford; treasurer, John j.
Gallagher; secretary, John M. Harvey
local secretary, Harry G. Moore.
The following committees were
announced:
Executive Committee-N. B. Banforth,
Benjamin R. Veasey, Herbert K. Watson,
E0ur Trade fnterests-z. James Belt,
Henry Fullerton, j. J. Gallagher.
Papers and Queries-Jacob B. Beetem,
F. E. Stewart, NJ d Charles L. Thomp-
son.
Legislation-Frank Roop Smith, Edgar
B. Fell, Il. L. Clark.
Deceased Members Edwin T. Dill
worth, George T. Williams, d. NJ
White
Dry Adulterations-He Herbert X. Wat
son, Charles f. Allsentzer F. w. Fem
1AhAbAb5- dDeS ~ OiAhAh5 AASAA"s
B. Cartmell, S. c. McKeever.
Entertainment-W William Poole, Gar
rett s. Smith, George E. Thompson.
NCompiling and Printing Proceedings
F. f. Gallagher, q. James Belt, John M
Harvey, William E. Taylor, Benjamin r
Veasey
Educational-Ja S. 'Beetem, w. J
Ferris, Ferris Belt, S. w. Bishops.
H. B. Frenchs paper was discussed
and committee Of FIVE was appointed t'
report at the next meeting. The com
mittee comprises Owen g. Spear, N. B
Danforth, E. E. Bostick, Il. James Bel
and John NJ Harvey.
The names Of Clarence Sypherd 0
Dover, e. 7. Clark, Dover, James P
Hoffecker, Smyrna and F. W. Fem
Owen G. Spear and George 7. William
of this city will be presented to Governo
Biggs, for him to name one to fill tn
vacancy occurring on the state board il
in July.
The next meeting viii be held in thi
city on the first Thursday in May, 1891
Evening journal., 1890-05-03
Municipal Court.

At the municipal court this morning,
Frank Morris, colored, drunk, was dis
charged on payment of costs; Sally
Derions, colored, drunk, was fined So and
costs; Patrick Dougherty. drunk and
disorderly was fined $5 and COSTS as he
was leaving the prisoners box he made a
bolt for the door and succeeded in get
ting out but was captured in front Of
the hall. William Nicholas, colored,
said two men jumped on him and he was
defending himself when arrested so he
was discharged
Evening journal., 1890-05-03
personal PARAGRAPHS.

Miss Edith Barker of Dover is visiting
friends in this city.
Miss Annie Drapero OF this city is visiting her
home az Newark, Del.
Miss Halle Choate Of Newark visited friends
in Wilmington this week.
Miss Cora Barber of Milford is home from a
visit to friends in this city.
Mrs. Or f. Lewis and daughter Bertha, Of
Dover, ore visiting friends in Wilmington.
Mrs. Thomas Davis OF this city spent last
week with her mother, Mrs. Springer, in
Newerk
Mrs. Hough of smyrna, who has been visit
iny her brother. J. Kent Dukes of this city,
LETT yesterday for Philadelphia.
George w. Walters, Jr., of the West Chester
State Normal School, is visiting Calvin
ThJlaas, No. 603 West Filth street.
Evening journal., 1890-05-03
sklIIfnl rrnn shnntinr.

MILFORD, Del, May Bone Of the
most interesting shooting matches ever
witnessed in Milford took place yester-
day afternoon in the presence Of about
l5O persons. Some Of the best marksmen
Of the state were present and showed
their skin. The first match was at Key
stone clay pigeons and was won by
Henry Buckmaster Of Wilmington, who
broke all Of the five birds. The third
match resulted in Bucl1master killing al
the five birds and winning the first
money.
Evening journal., 1890-05-03
The nnrl I.lhel snil.

BosToN, May 3.-In the libel suit Of Burt
vs.. The Advertiser ex-Appraiser McMullen,
OF New York, testified that Mr. Burt had
been granted no privileges except those nc
corded 70 other brokers' DR.. Sherer, EN-
aminer Bound and others gave similar tes-
timony. EN-Naval Officer Silas Burt testi-
fed that he knew of no undue privileges
extended to his brother. After further
testimony both sides rested and the court
adjourned until Monday
Evening journal., 1890-05-03
ROBINSON TACTICS.
Committees Appointed TO Invos tigats
the Alleged Election FRAUDS,

appointed 70 AnNch ttkhtt
the Alleged Election FRAUDS.
The Fame Hose Steam Fire Engine
Company held its regular monthly meet.
ing last evening. There were thirty.
eight members present. Hugo f. Bour.
don presided. A committee Of three
members of the Robinson party was ab-
pointed to revise the construction aud
by-laws Of the company. According to
the present constitution and by laws a
member must have certificate Of mem
bership before he can vote
A committee of three was appointed
to investigate the alleged fraud in the
last election. and committee was ap-
pointed which shfll endeAvor to find the
minutes Of the meeting at which tbs
present constitution was adopted. Some
Of the members think that the manner
in which the Robinson party acted last
evening will lead to the disbandment 81
the Fame Hose Company.
Evening journal., 1890-05-03
New York Chamber d Commerce Election.

New York Chamber Of Commerce Election
NEW YORK, May Sat meeting Of the
members Of the Chamber Of Commerce the
following officers were elected to serve for
the ensuing year; President, Charles s.
Smith; vice presidents, Alexander T. Orr
and MqEris X. Jessur; treasurer, Scion
Fhimphfeys, and secretary, George Wilson
The executive and usual standing commit
tees were also appointed. The committee
on foreign commerce and the revenue laws
reported in favor Of transferring the rev.
the treasury department. to that Of the
navy. Theft report was adopted
Evening journal., 1890-05-03
Attacked Iiv Cnr.

Yesterday morning little boy, q years
Of age, unable to tel his name, while
playing on q vacant lot at the foot Of
Harrison street, was attacked by COW
and Knocked down. The horn Of the COW
knocked out one Of his front teeth. The
boy was taken into house near by and
the blood washed from his face. He was
taken home by lady who happened to
be near at the time.
Evening journal., 1890-05-03
A Tyroiean Injured.

A Tyrolean named Joseph Delr, en-
ploped on the intercepting sewer, near
the City Mill station, was struck
by the handle Of hosting
machine this afternoon, andl lbadly
injured. He received the force
Of the blow on his face rand breast,
and was unconscious for five minutes
afterwards He was taken to his board
ing-house in Wilson's ambulance.
Evening journal., 1890-05-03
Quiet Election Dav.

Scarcely any interest is being taken in
the election for members Of the Board Of
Education, and very few women are
voting up to the time Of go
ing to press no women had
voted in the First. Second Tenth
or Eleventh wards. There was one new
candidate who was not announced in the
papers, Theodore Brown Of the Eleventh
ward