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Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-02-26
LAST EDITION
COUNTY OFFICERS ELECTED.


The Levy Court Selects tho officials for
the Ensuing Year.
TIL Levy Court convened this morn
ing in adjourned session and elected
county officers for the ensuing year.
The members we're late in assembling
and on motion OF Mr.. Rothwell at 10 SO
o'clock court took a recess Of an hour
During that period the absentees srrived
aud the caucus for the selection Of county
officials was begun. The result was, in a
measure. foregone conclusion and no
sound OF bitter struggle, came from the
ante room.
AT 1f.15 the caucus finished its labors
and filed into the court room.
Levy CourtmRn Wier, who acted as
chairman Of the caucus, made the follow
ing nomination as had been agreed
upon.
For collectors, Brandywine hundred
Joseph N Pierce Wilmington hundred
John j. Dougherty and George W. Nc
Kee; Mill Creek hundred--deorge P.
Reardon: Nesy Castle hundred--Israel
Rulings; Pencader-W William G. Biggar
ghristinna hundred-F H. Sturgeon (;
Red Idon-James H. s. Gam; st. Georges
William P. Biggsi Blackbird--Thomas
Lavender.
County treasurer Edward Hannah
Attorney for the court--John II. Rod
ney.
Night-watchman, John NJ. Enos fire.
1nan James A. 0'Donnell; ianitor, VIII
liam Tlemming; regulator o. the clocks,
Horace " First.
Trustees Of the Poor: Wilmington
hunared-John w. Lawson and Milton
Lackey; White Clay Creek-Dr A. s.
Springer; Red Lion-James Garman;
New Castle hundred--Fraflk K. Herbert.
Chairman Grub appointed Messrs.
Rothwell and Eliason tellers and ballots
were taken. which resulted in the unani-
NOUS election of all of the above named
nominees.
Because of the absence Of Levy Court
man Roberts, no collector for Appoquini-
mink hundred was placed in nomination,
and simply out of courtesy to his col
league, Mr.. Wier refrained from having
a collector for White Clay Greek hundred
selected, although he was fully prepared
to hand in the fortunate name.
The only new name in the new list of
county officials is that of John w. Law
son, paymaster OF the p, w. & B. Rail
road Company, who takes the place va
Gated voluntarily by DR.. 0gle.
On motion of Levy Courtman Hickman
the assessors for Wilmington hundred
were discharged.
Chairman Hickman of the committee
appointed to revise the books of the as
SCISSORS for Wilmington hundred, in re-
port giving the number of names and en-
tries IL each ward as follows: Ninth, Sl5
names Sixth 781 names; Seventh ward,
a6i Names Eighth ward 94S
names, Fourth ward, 522 names;
Second ward, 700 names; First ward,
AGO names; Twelfth ward, 574 names
Eleventh ward, 800 names, Tenth
ward, s6s names; Third ward,
SIS names Fifth ward, TAG names.
Total 1928 The report was adopted.
MIR. Rothwell then moved that the Levy
Court adjourn until March 4 and the
motion nrevailad
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-02-26

been trying to do HIS duty there ia
class Of cowar7iy fellows wheare ignorant
Of the effect Of the law, and bake delight
In trying to ininYe the town efIioers The
town has an A haliff and Ii Is Co be
hoped that he viii be continued la hia
Office another year.
On Saturday night last. Willard Brow
and VIII Cahall, from the back county,
were arrested by the town baiiE for dis
turbing the peace and brought before
Alderman Clark. who fined each of them
~ and costs. This is the only way by
which these dlsorderly fellows may be
made to stop-place the fines on them as
heavy as the law with allow, every time.
The negroes and whites had regular
pitched battle also on Saturday night.
kazors and butcher knives were used
with vengeance by the dark skins, but
without any serious results. Several OF
the whites had their clothing cut pretty
badly Officer Layton had his oyerooat
cut IN several places by a negro named
Fossett. Fossett has been caught and
was tried before Alderman Clark last
night and held for $500 for his appear.
anee at court.
severe thunder storm passed over
harrington Monday afternoon. The
stores had to light lamps ON aocouns of
the intense blackneas Of the cloud.
Workmen are still engaged on the NJ.
r. Church, which, when completed, will
be the handsoraest edifice In the way Of a
church south Of Wilmington.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-02-26
TROOP 8 INSPECTION.
major Brown Compliments the Work
To Attend the Emmett Celebration.

wajor Brown Compliments the Work.
To Attend the Emmett Celebration.
Troop B, N. G. D.. was inspected by
Major George Leroy Brown, N. G. ID. at its
armory, in Eden Hall, last night. Forty
men were in line, ia command of Captain
81 L. Rice and Lieutenant Stevenson
At the conclusion of the inspection
Major Brown said that there was a de-
cded improvement in the work since the
last inspection, and he had no doubt that
at the next annual inspection the troop
would stand in the front rank. He
hoped that the troop would have a riding
school soon.
A business meeting of the organization
was held. A communication was re-
ceiyed from the Irish National Beneficial
Society, inviting Troop B to attend the
Emmett birthday celebration in the Opera
House ron Monday night, in full dress as
a body guard TO Adiutant General
Richard r. Kenney and staff The troop
will meet at the armory at Z o'clock
on that evening and will march TO the
Clayton House where the adjutant-gen-
eral will be received, and thence the
party will go to the Opera House.
A committee Of fifteen was appointed
to make arrangements for the annual
ball, which will be held in April. The
committee will organize and divide itself
into subcommittee
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-02-26
TAe MAlLEAsLE POLICE.
Walked Away with Clothing, Colores
Anarchist and His Bomb.


Anarchist and His Bomb.
At Municipal Court this morning
Samuel Brooks was charged with dsori-
eriy conduct and using threatening and
abusive language toward Martin Mack at
rhe Malleable Iron Works. The case was
continued until Saturday morning at the
prisoners request.
George T. Dumpson, colored, was
charged with assault and battery on
Araminta Dumpson, cOlored Mrs Dump
son testified that he assaulted her. ex.
claiming that he wanted TO 60 to New
Castle anyhow and dared her to sue him.
He was 4 pretty good man until he got
liquor 10 him and then he became ugly.
When he struck her and dared her to sue
him, she went immediately aud had him
arrested. The prisoner stated that he
sometimes swore at his elder children
but 1t had to be done His Oldest son,
John, was away some where,
he did not know where. Solicitor
Turner stated that John worked
for II i'm once and walked away with $400
worth of clothing and knick knacks
leaving one suit Of summer clothes for
the solicitor. Judge Ball asked the
prisoner if he was so anxious to 90 to
New Castle now7 George said he was not.
Judge Ball fined him $15 and costs
William Trusty, colored, was charged
with cisorderly conduct in the house Of
John z. Richardson. Richardson ia his
testimony said that Trusty came to this
city Oh Saturday night with a catarrh.
otherwise known rs a guitar He said
Trusty broke the door open. Trusty ex-
ploded a little bomb shell when he made
MS statement The house is located on
Head street and the prisoner said it was
q house of ill-fame, and that Richardson
stayed there. He gave the names of the
following girls who were in the house
Hester Hall, Ella Hamilton, Mary Green,
Annie Johns. Allie Dollard. He said they
were ia constant fear of a raid. Allie Dol
lard, colored, testified that she came from
philadelphia and did not see anything
wrong about the house, but when the
4 prisoner asked her some pointed ques.
tons, she did not reply. She said gray
haired man named Solomon something
was in the house. Judge Ball fined the
prisoner 80 and costs for disorderly con
#duct
Richard Riley was charged with inte-
fering with an officer, while the latter
was in the discharge Of his duty. Officer
Il Updike was attempting to arrest a nan
y vhen Riley interfered. The prisoner IS.
capped and officer Updike captured Riley.
III The case was continued until tonight.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-02-26
THE WHEEL CLUE CONCERT.
Funds Raised 20 Furnish the BicYclIsts
New Quarters.

Funds Raised 20 Furnish the BicYclIsts
New Quarters.
The music.loving people of this city
received treat last night from the Ring
gold Band. under the leadership Of JOSEPH
Winter, assisted by local talent.
The concert was given for the purpose
of raising funds, with which to furnish
the new quarters of the Wilmington
Wheel Club, and about 5000 was realized.
The opening march, ITO the Rescue, .
by the band was greeted by a large and
representative audience. Rossini's Bar
Der of Seville" was next on the program
and won well-merited applause. The
Delaware Sgngerbund, directed by G. B.
Rhoads, next sang "Allotria." Encores
were called forth by the saxophone, slid
ing trombone and clarionet solos, which
were finely rendered Miss Lillian Jack
son very sweetly sang a soprano solo
with flute obllgato by Victor r. Pyle and
piano accompaniment by j. d.
hurtz and won an enthusiastic
encore and handsome basket
Of flowers, as did also Miss Mary Thiel-
man with a contralto solo. Both were in
fine voice.
A feature Of the entertainment was
the trick and fancy cycling by 7. r.
Finley, who performed some seemingly
Impossible feats. "Auf Der Wacht, was
heartily rendered by the Delaware
Sangerbund and the entertainment con-
cluded with "A Soldiers Life, by the
band.
Altogether it was an entertaining and
instructive effort and reflects great credit
on the club.
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HARRINGTON hoopLuMs.
The ROughs Who Came From the Rack
Country to Paint the Town Red.

The ROughs Who Came From the Fach
Country to Paint the Town Red.
Special Correspondence EYESIE0 JOURNAL.
HARRINGTON, Feb 90. Every Satur-
day night for the last three months this
town has been the scene of excitement
and disgust There are certain roughs
in the back country that come to town.
and after imbibing pretty freely. under
take to paint things red generally. and
together with a number Of town rowdies.
defy any town officer to arrest them.
The result has been their sorrow
On Saturday night, week ago, J. w.
Paris, town bailiH, undertook to arrest
a fellow by the name Of Aringdale. when
he was struck by another fellow aud then
forced to release his prisoner by crowd
of not less than twenty roughs Paris
was game TO the last, although struck
several times, he succeeded finally in
getting his blackjack in play, and the
towards soon dispersed.
The baliff, thinking it would be better
to try his case before justice at Dover.
did so and yesterday was the day for
trial and the following is the result
Beniah Raughley was indicted in two
cases, one for resisting Officer Paris and
another for interfering with him while
arresting another party and also striking
him at the same time. He was held for
$3.50 for his appearance at court. vii
lard FINLEY and VIII Masten each 800
bail for interfering in the arrest of man
by the name of CULLEN, on the 5th Of May
last and Henry Simpson for interfering on
Saturday night. the 18th instant.
Perhaps this will teach these fellows a
lesson
Mr.. Paris Is considered by the best
element Of Harrington SO the right nan
Ia the right place. but because he hAs
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-02-26
PERsoNAL PARAeRAPHs.

3. Frank Mcdaniel the bicycle man,
Is IN Boston, Mass, on business.
Miss Blanche Walker OF this city. and
Mrs. William HARRISON Of PHILADELPHIA.
are visiting Miss May Gibson in Wash.
ington.
William 7. Pierson arrived home this
morning from Florida, where he went
with the steamer st. Sebastian. built bv
by the Pussy and Jones Company.
= Ex-Secretary Bayard occupied a seat
on the Bench In the Superior Court. this
morning and WIS an intent listener Ia
the arguments pro and cen in the Strad-
ley damage case.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-02-26
BANQUET 10 Tie LADIES.
Corinthian Lodge, A. n. A. NJ, Gave "A
Feast Witty speech by MIR. Lore,

Corinthian Lodge, A. n. A. nj, Gave a
Feast Witty speech by Mr.. Lore.
The members of oorinthian Lodge No
~, a. \. A. NJ, gave delightful banouet
to their lady friends last night. In ne
supper room Of Masonic Temple The
room was crowded and the following
toasts were proposed and responded ta,
'Corinthian Lodge, William Marshall
The Grand Lodge G. M. William \
Dobbs; Our Sister Lodges, IN. r. Wilds
Masonry, Hon Charles B. Lore. .sThe
Ladies, L. Irving Handy. The responses
were interspersed with music.
Mr. Book, grand master Of the lodge.
introduced the speakers and made many
witty remarks in so doing. Hon. Charles
3. Lore spoke Of Masonry In General and
created much laughter And Mr..
handy fairly ont did himself Ia
his. toast to Our Ladies'" and nut every
one in good humor by his wit and
humor. All seemed to thoroughly enjoy
themselves and went home convinced
that Masonry, both In general or par
tlcular, was or ought to be the aim of the
present and future generation OF men.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-02-26

The special panel of jurors selected to
try the case Of Anderson & Son versus
the Mayor and Common Council Of the
City Of Wilmington on February %,
1890. Is as follows:
Blackbird hundred-Robert Higgins
Appoquinimink-Str inger Findley, John
Townsend. Richard Ferguson, Manlove
Davis; st. Georges William II.
Houston; Red Lion-F. Theo-
dore Clark, James Gray; Pen
cader--Richard T. Cam, Jr., Alexan-
der Wilson; New Castle William
White, Jones Guthrie. Alexander David
son. George c. Hanson; White
Clay Creek--James Fl. Mackey, Joseph
II. Cobb, Miller r. Burton !;
Mill Creek-Stephen Springer, Archibsld
Armstrong, Robert r. Dennison,
Richard S. Fisher; Brandywine-W Walter
Pierce, Isaac s Elliott. This is the
second appearance in court Of this case
and 1t will 60 to trial to morrow if
Stradley is non suited.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-02-26
HYater Needed a. Creston

The Water Commissioners met last
evening. The weekly payroll of 1865. %
and the monthly, 1924 e. wore ordered
paid. City Treasurer r. r. Griffith re-
ported the balance in bank to the credit
of the department, 500, pol "a, divided
as follows Current expenses, 1878, 172. Oh :
special, 81, 029s3 A petition was re-
ceived from William Z. Hawkins and
others asking for better water supply
for Creston. The commission is now
considering the subject The Rodney
street reservoir is Of sufficient elevation.
but the expense OF building a trench
across the Brandywine creek would be
great. Several other schemes, none Of
them as feasible as the commissioner de-
sires, have been brooked. The Holley
system Of pumping water directly into
the pipes and the span pipe system have
been discussed. If the proposed bridge
across the Brandywine at Washington
street, were built the question would be
decided, as the main could be laid on the
bridge. The commission will consider all
systems until the right one is found.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-02-26

Samuel Springer was held In 500 peaee
BOND last night on the charge of mis-.
representing William Schloegel. The
case was heard by Squire smith iast
night. The men went into the eiaar
business together about year arc
Springer drew out last month. ana then
told sehloegeis creditors that lie was 4
swindler.
Cara Allen, colored, was fned a. and
costs BY Justice Monaghan last night, for
using abusive language toward Alice
Guyer colored.
Justice Smith held Clara Allen. culored
70 500 peace bond this morning, for dis
orderly conduct toward Hettie button
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-02-26
Gas Boilers Arrive.

The boilers for the works Of the j Ed.
ward Addicks Gas Works have arrived
here from Providence, r. l. The ma
ehinery for the genertor and the engine
have not reached here yet, but are ex-
pected to arrive this week The mater
ial comes from indianapolis, Indiana.
where a special kind is manufactured.
The work on the floors Of the furnishing
rooms is being rapidly pushed forward,
and the entire inside Of the works will
be completed by March 25. The floors
which are now being laid, are made of
pounded rock, over which cement is
poured and leveled When completed, it
is almost impenetrable, and is as smooth
as glass.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-02-26

Sheriff Allen this morning extended an
invitation TO the members Of the Lew
Court to pay the New Castle iail an I'M.
formal and unofficial visit TO morrow.
The offer was accepted by every member,
and they will leave In body tomorrow
on the noon train for New Castle. They
viii first enjoy one Of those dinners for
which the sheriff has become famous.
after which an inspection Of the prison
will be made.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-02-26
WANT sTRApLsY noN-suIrsp.
The Defence Springs n surprise Ia SnSe'
rior Court This Morn ing.


rior Court This Morn ing.
At yesterday afternoons session of the
Superior Court, the trial OF the case Of
Stradley VS.. the p, w. & B. Railroad
Company was resumed, with the cross
examination of John f. Coyle, the Pull
man Company's Waterman He explained
that the violent jerks spoken of by all the
witnesses, was caused by the taking up
Of the slack" as the train started He
saw man working on ladder leaning
against Pullman car when the train was
coupled. The witness cried: Look out
on that ladder. We are going to pull
these cars out. When re-examined by
Mr.. Bird, witness stated that he bad
been summoned by both plaintiff and
defendant He gave orders TO Kitchens,
the conductor of the shifter. to move the
cars. The conductor and the brakeman
were not on the train when it moved. A
train of cars were between the witness
and stradleY. He did not wait to see If
Mr.. Stradley heard mis- warming. Hitch.
ems came back and looked at the train
before it moved.
William II. Ryan was employed in the
shops and saw the accident. The Pull
man car on which Stradley was at work
was scratched for two-thirds its
length and several pieces Of flesh were
hanging on the crown moulding.
Isaac M. Cook stated that the box car
was consigned to Chester. Pa, and was
10 60 by the p, w. & B. route.
William H. McKsig, the next witness
was assistant foreman and ordered Strad-
ley to go to work on the car where he
WAS manned.
Walter @. Chevens said that he worked
at the Pullman shops and knew that
Beckley, the engineer and Kitchens. the
conductor, did most Of the shifting for
the company.
Frank J. Probst testified that he lived
next door to the plaintiff and helped
nurse him from the time of the acct
dent until January II, 1889 After a
lapse Of two days he again nursed him a
week. Stradley suffered intense pain
and sometimes he was out OF his mind
Stradley still suffers great pain he said
Mrs. Probst, helped nurse Stradlev. He
suffered great agony, and during the first
two weeks was seldom conscious.
Mrs. Annie Berkley testified in regard
to the plaintiffs sufferings.
The plaintiff was here recalled and
made TO state that he heard no warming
He still suffers from his injury, espe.
cially in damp weather.
David Brooks and Abram Morgan were
recalled. They stated that they heard
no alarm given to Stradley to beware
With this the plaintiff rested.
Senator Gray requested the court to
adjourn until this morning as his col
league, Mr.. Massey. was very much in
disposed. The request was granted not
withstanding the demurrer Of Mr.. Bird
who wanted the defence to give some
clue to their line Of testimony before ad-
journment.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-02-26
a sneeesaful ror chnun.

special Correspondence EVENING JOURNAL.
DELAWARE CRY Del, Feb. 2G.-There
was large and enjoyable meet Of the
Dragon Hunt Club and Port Penn, Del
Hunt at Port Penn Monday. A large red
iox was dropped from bag on the farm
Of Thomas Y. Dilworth, aud after fair
run was killed. A number from Della.
ware City and adjoining towns were pres.
ent, among them Captain w. Eugene
KeYboid, q w. Reybold, T.. c. Reybold.
Thomas Mccall, Thomas G. Reeves.
James ,. Clark Boyd, r. Cleaves Samuel
Carpenter. w 5. Padley, John p. yande.
grift, =. O. Reybold pot the brush
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-02-26

Jonas Heck was fined So and costs yes
serday morning and his fine was paid by
friends. He was locked up this morning
or being drunk.
e. Gibson, colored, IS years old, home
ess and friendless. win be taken care of
8Dy thh s. p. @. G. and probably sent to
he Ferris Industrial School
John Gustio and G. Biddigo were ar
s'ested at No. 500 Market street. by Off
a'ers Broomall and Derrickson this morn
ing for fighting The former is the pris-
sPner and the latter the witness; both are
ncked IN
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-02-26
ThIs nTorninc.s Fesslon .

George Y.Massey. Esq, had thoroughly
recovered FRONT indisposition this morn.
ing at the re-assembling Of the Superior
Court, as was attested by the stentorous
timbre of bis voice when be arose and
began to speak on his motion for a non
suit in the Stradley damage case.
A premonition of this attack on the
part Of the defence was given yesterday
by the trend of the questions put 10 the
plaintiffs witnesses by Massey. His
whole endeavor was to get admission
from the witnesses, which would warrant
the belief that the shifter and crew Of
the e., w. q B. Railroad Company were.
at the time Of the injury to Stradley. ia
the employ Of the Pullman Palace Car
Company and therefore under the control
Of that corporation, making them respon-
sible for their actions.
Mr. Massey argued the motion for a
non-suit at great length, citing numer-
GUS authorities for the position lie was
taking.
Albert Constable, Esq. at the conclu-
sion of Mr.. Massey's argument, spoke
until the hour of adjournment, in oppo.
sition to the granting of the motion for
a non-suit.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-02-26

The Belts Machine Company is doing a
thriving business this month. Several
large orders are being filed and some
heavy shipments will be made in a few
days. Two carloads of machine tools
were shipped yesterday. Their destina.
tons were the Guild & Garrison Steam
Pump Works, Brooklyn, N. r., and the
works Of the New York Machine Com
pany, New York.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-02-26

Mrs. Ann Keene died at the home OF
her son-in-law. Samuel Higgins, in
Odessa, yesterday afternoon, Of pneu-
monia. She was the widow Of the late
John heene Of Blackbird hundred and
was in the eightieth year Of her age. The
remains viii be buried to morrow after.
noon at Friendship M L. Church
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-02-26

T. N. Stayton and William H. McGar-
rity of this city went TO Washington
to-day with the Philadelphia Produce
Exchange, which is now making its
annual pleasure-trip and sightseeing
tour. The party went through this city
on a special train this morning.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-02-26
wheeImen visitors.

M. ]. Bailey and Kirke Brown Of the
Century Wheelmen, and Captain C. A.
Dimon of the South End Wheelmen,
Philadelphia, and Messrs. Beavey and
Hopes Of West Chester. were among
the visiting wheelman at the concert last
evening.