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Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-12-02

The Women's Indian Association met
yesterday 10 the perior OF the DeIs ware
Avenue Baptist Church, which had been
offered for that purpose The home IS.
ISOLATION will send two Christmas boxes
to Indians this winter. One containing
gifts viii be sent TO Fort Bennett, South
Dakota the other having clothing for
women and children. The society ais
sent some money TO aid the Grace
Howard Mission In South Dakota One
Of the most interesting features Of the
meeting was the reading Of the report oil
Miss Lors the delegate to the annuh
meeting Of the Women's Natlonsl Indian
Ass citation A. lhts meeting the total re-
ceipts Of tie year wers s o SOL. 65. The
home buile ing fdLd amounted TO
81, 7S9 "a The committee on literature ia
making ctive preparations to ship large
quantity Of books and papers 80 the
Indisns as they are greatly wanted Miss
Lore's report of the national convention
was very complete, giving full details Of
the great meeting. One thing of interest
which was shown. was that Harvard
College, the great educational institute,
was originally founded for Indians
Many interesting aud instructive lessons
we're contained in the report.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-12-02

Burglars entered the Office Of w
Costa 4 Co., publishers Of directories.
No 3 West Seventh street last night and
left the Office furniture topsy- turvy The
Office is connected with that of Delaware
Clark and G. A. Wrsy, agents Of the New
York Life Insurance Company, and is on
the second hcor Of The building.
Burglars riied both Offices a few weeks
ago. but took nothing Of value. Last
night the clerks left at o'clock and
returned as s o'clock this morning. They
found books and papers strewn upon the
floor, drawers opened. ink wells upset.
the clock broken and things disturbed
generally. The office door had
been forced. No money was
found by the burglars In
the drawers and they made an examine
tion OF the safe Several scratches On Ii
show that they we're baked in their de-
sire. The insurance office was searched
but they got no booty there. While al
work they closed all the inside shutters
and this morning when the Office boy
saw them closed he expected to find some.
thing wrong
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-12-02
Mrs. RaseIl reIterares.

Mrs, Russell, who charges Mrs. Ellis
R. Davis Of Chester with having poisoned
her, was seen by reporter this morning.
She emphatically denied all of Mrs.
Davisa story and said that she would have
had her (Mrs. Davis arrested had It not
been that she had left her regular
boarding house and could not be found.
She said, my brothers name is William
f not Charles Davis. l am surprised
that he should lie to save his wife She
took that watch from my house,
| am certain, as no one else
had key to the box in which it was
kept. She says she did not give me any
medicine but, she did and urged me TO
take IL. She asked me to take more Of
1t. but told her I don't want any more of
that truck. She then sent my daughter
to throw the medicine away. What
she says concerning my estate Is not
true, - Mr.. Jones, who has charge Of II
has always acted fairly with me, and had
I done as they have, my property would
be involved in debt IS theirs Is. will
have her arrested If possible as well as
AFa Iunes
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-12-02
CRY NEWS N eRIsF.

Rev. V. d. Reed, d. D., of PhIIadel-
phis. will preach at the Central Presby-
terian Church TO night
The Social Workers Of Bethany Baptist
Church will give q musical and literary
entertainment December IL,
A slight FIRE occurred in the palor Of J
D Kurtz at Fourth and Poplar street last
evening caused BY the upsstting Of the
stove.
The electric light plant Of The Harlan
and Hollingsworth Company has been
completed. There are 1000 incandescent
lamps,
meeting Of irish Americans Is likely
to be called to morrow night in this city
to express an opinion on the Parnell
question.
Mrs. Kate Kaneiy, wife OF John A
kanely, well-known here, died In Balti-
more Sunday. The funeral will be held
tomorrow.
There have been 300 conversions al
AsburY NJ e. Church during the present
revival services, and thirty-threa eonyer-
sions at Mt. Lebanon.
The 6rm Of Sutton & Yeaper Daner-
hangers. No. 40S King street. has been
dissolved by mutual consent Mr.. Yeager
will continue the business.
A new clock was placed in the main
room at the p, w & B station this
morning II is handsome tims piece
about eighteen inches square and light
in color.
The Friends School of this city and
the HAyerford Grammar School of Phils.
delphia will play a game of foot ball
this afternoon on the Front and Union
street grounds at as o'clock.
A missionary mass meeting will be held
tonight at 30 in Asbury NJ. E. Church,
Third and Walnut streete. Rev A
B. Leonard, D. D.. missionary secretary
of the NJ. e. Church will deliver the
address.
Contractor Jseoby, under instructions
from the Water Department, to-day
lowered the overflow pipe Of the West
street interceptor at the foot Of West
street, crossing the south long race this
morning.
Tive overeoats wers stolen from Unisn
M. E. Church during service on Sunday
evening. One was the property of e. P.
Potter, piano tuner for s. q. Barnard
and organist at the church, the other be-
longed to Mr.. Gibson.
The semi-annual election of officers Of
Windsor Lodgs for the ensuing term was
held SATURDAY. evening The following
officers were elected: President, James
B. TAYLOR; vice-presldent. w. G Snetz-
Ter; secretary, Thomas II Buckley /;
assistant secretary, j Carruthers; mes
senger James Cowril. trustee w p
Haymani physician, DR.. NJ. r, Corkron.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-12-02
COMPANY a INSPECTION.
General AEmstronE and stan Begin the
Annual Inspection

OoHpA6A anu stan heEiM the
Annual Inspection
Inspector General Theodore F. Arm
strong, assisted by Lieutenant @ lie Roy
Brown and Lieutenant Colonel Garrett j
Hart of the governors staff, last even.
ing began the annual inspection Of this
various companies of the militia. The
company inspected last night was Com
psny A.
The inspection was held last evening
In the company's headquarters In the
Masonic Temple There.were forty three
priyates and three officers inspected.
The company's armory and equipments
were thoroughly inspected and every
thing was found in perfect order and
every piece was In the best condition.
The men have been well drilled and they
responded to every command with pre-
cision
They gave several exhibition drills.
for which they we're highly. eompli-
mented BY the inspectors. Genera,
Armstrong and Lieutenant Brown both
say that the result Of the inspection was
highly gratifying to them and compli-
mentary to Captain Mitchell Troop 3
Will be inspected this evnning.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-12-02
BESSIE AND THE BOYS.

Trade is overlooking in our
juvenile department. With the
approaching holidays seekers
Of correct outfits buy Of US;
and then Bessie proved herself
yesterday such a q favorita with
the boys that they're striving to
Guido one another to get possession
Of her. Altogether trade is
highly stimulated and our sales
the past month land up to
Xmas they'll be much greater)
are very nearly double those
OF year ago, and then we were
busy No matter what bats are
thrown out by the wayside the boys
will not be duped. They'll come to
Hamburger every time. Our
juvenile styles are wholly different
from those Of any other retail
house here. You can toll at a.
glance the children we rig out
and you don't have long to search
for them either.
We HAVE THE CUTEsT LINE OF
HATS FOR CHILDREN IMAGINABLE.
Don't forget our FREE GIFT Of
a handsome Shetland pony and sad
die and bride. Bessie that's the
pony's name) is on exhibition in our
window daily and is attracting lots
of attention.
n. b. Have You seen the pumkin7 Guess
the number OF seeds in 10. Every purchaser
no matter how small the purchase. is-enhAtied
20 guess, and the best Rueeser IL entitled to
the pony, etc.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-12-02

J. Eldridge Pierce, the absent partner.
lived at No. 1891 West Eighth streeI.
Mrs. Pierce answered the bell and when
asked whether she knew anything of the
whereabouts Of her husband, said
No. nothing whatever. He left this
city Monday week. He told me he was
going TO Chicago to get aid from his
brother he was talking about it for
several days before he went. He ex-
pected TO be back home on the Thursday
following He did not come, and as did
not receive any word from him, sent on
for his brother in Chicago. He came
here, but he had neither seen nor heard
anything Of my husband. do not kno '
why he left I"
.'Do you think any accident has be-
fallen bim7"
mo, because / would be certain TO
bear Of IL In this country where there
are such facilities
WAS there any domestic unhaDpiness
that would have caused him to leave
homer
Nothing Of the kind" she answered.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-12-02
THE KIRMss So.


are Dsang fer the Hospital.
The Kirmess will begin at the Opcrs
House next Monday evening. Tickets
are now on sale at the box Office. The
booths represent the four seasons. The
booth of spring will be on the front OF
the stage end both inside and exterior
will be covered with flowers. Bouquets
of cut flowers and potted plants wilt be
for sale here. The booth will be In
charge of Mrs e Y. Dallett. The booth
of summer will be used for the sale OF
! beautiful laces Miss Anna Candy and
Mrs Linton Smith are in charge of this
booth The sutamn booth will be in
characteristics dress and will be 10 charge
Of Mrs William Bash Winter will be
dressed IL cold costume, suitable for
the character and the weather.
Admission to the booths will be free bat
an admission fee will be charged for the
matinees. The program for the open
Ing night is very interesting The Bre-
ton dance will be led BY Miss Blanche
Appleby and Miss Nellie Townsend. The
Angelus Is tbs opening scene. This is
followed by festivities and merry m aking
BY the rustic natives.
The Venetian dance will be one Of those
held during the week. The young women
will be attired In boating dresses of blus
and white, blue cap and silver tassel
The men will wear blue trousers, white
shirts, red and silver sashes.
In the Swedish dance there will be- a
rustic festival. The peasants will dance
TO the front and separate into two
divisions. A solo and chorus will be
sung. after which all will join in peas
ant danes.
The French maids of last year have
become transferred into follies, They
will sing an excellent song and they will
have beautiful dance. The dance will
be led by Miss Maude Wainwright and
Miss Richardson The Spanish dance
will be chaperoned by Mrs. John P.
Wales. The dancers will be Miss Anna
richardson, MISS Isabel Wales, Miss
Elizabeth Wales. Miss Agnes Richardson,
Miss Elizabeth Bringhurst. Miss Alice
Bootes. Miss Greta Nields, Miss Helen
Dure, Miss Hattie Townsend Davis,
Mes RS Bowe, Asp, Davis, johnson,
Bncher. Swift. Bringhurst. Richardson,
Knox, Lambson
The dances for each evening will open
with tableaux and grand march
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-12-02
LAST EDITION
InE PARocHIAL SCHOOL TRoue.e.

The Case OF Dillen Bishops Becker
and Curtis EStiIt Before the Superior
Court
After Starkey had been sentenced yes
terday afternoon. the civil suit of Dillon
vs. B shops Becker and Curtis, for $500
balance due In the erection of the paro
chial school at Fourth and VanBuren
streets, was resumed. w. A. Ruth
testified that he had built the piers
according to contract, and that he had
placed blocks OF marble under the piers
that were selected by Father Fallon, who
was one of the committee.
James Dillon, brother of the plain
tiff had charge OF the work of erecting
the building he stated that the com
mittee stopped thu work on the stone
work and delayed work for two weeks.
When the committee consented to go on
with the work the stonemasOns hal
struck. When they went to work the
bricklayers were SO incensed at the DELAY
that they went on q strike and by the
time the brickmakers went TO work the
carpenters were on strike. Therefore
he claimed that the delay of furnishing
the stonework, caused by the COMMITTEES
was the cause of all the other delay
Building Inspector Patrick Dillon testi.
fed that he had condemned the weak
partitions and that they were taken
down.
Eugene NJ, sayers OF The frm Of
Sayers q Bro plumbers, STATED that he
received an order on Father Fallon from
Francis p Dillon for $500 He pre-
scented ii to Father FaIlon and he said it
was all right. and for him to present it
to him the following evening, but he
never received it. He told Savers when
he applied for 1t that he had settled with
Dillon that day, and therefore could not
honor the order. 1t was afterwards paid
By Mr.. Dillon
George l. Spear slater, who furnished
the slate black boards, stated that he got
the order August IA and they reached
the school September 5 He did 1t by
order of Mr. Dillon de said the build
ing could be finished without them.
Court adjourned until this morling
The Superior Court rec9nTsned this
morning at 10 o'clock.
The entire morning session was taken
up in hearing evidence In the case of
Contractor Dillon VS.. Bishops Becker and
Curtis.
- D. ]. Mention. witness ''for the defence,
and one Of the Building Committee. was
on the stand all the morning, aud his
evidence went to prove that changes
made in the plans and specifications did
not cause the delay Of six weeks In finish
ing the building He also said the work
was not done in workmanlike manner
1t is supposed that the case will last
to day and tomorrow, If not longer
Court adjourned until 2 30
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-12-02
WHERE IS eooTHe sroxss7
Mysterious Disappearance Of n Your
Man From This Itty.


Man From This Iity.
Boothe Stokes, young man who
boarded with Mrs. Margaret T. BiIder.
back at No. 7l3 French street. has mys-
teriously disappeared from this city. and
his friends are very anxious on his
account. Stokes was an employee Of the
Harlan and Hollingsworth Company. Be
is said to a sober ana industrious young
man On the evening of Tuesday last
he left his boarding house and paid a
visit to his brother who boards at No
902 West Second street. About 10 o'clock
he left there to return TO his home. and
was accompanied by bis brother George
Stokes as far as Madison street where
they parted. George returning 10 his
home. Boothe aid not show up az Mre
Bilderbaek's that night nor has he been
seen In the city since All Of his cloth
ing remains at his late boarding house.
and his weeks board was paid to Mrs
Bilderback before going out that evening.
Mr.. Stokes came to this city from
Chestertown. Md about year ago Re
has brother living in Colchester. Nd He
was "a years old, OF medium slzs. and
fair complexion He was much attached
TO young woman. who lived In his
boarding house and she is nearly frantic
with grief. No motive has yet beer
assigned by any person for his sudden
disappearance.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-12-02
PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS.

James Hughes of Dover is in this city
to-day.
George H. Payne and Louis Riddle
have returned from their Cunning trip
down the state, having bagged twenty
seven rabbits. six wild ducks and twenty.
four quail
Miss Sara s. Mitchell, daughter OF
Edmund Mitchell. has accepted a
position in the Office of The Southern
Express at New Orleans. She left home
for her new field yesterday, carrying with
her not only the good wishes Of hosts OF
friends, but pair Of handsome diamond
earrings, presented to her by some Of
them.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-12-02
DARKNESS DOES DAMAGE.
A slight Accident 80 An Electric Rngins
Causes she 1ncandeseent Lamps "a
Grow Dim.

A slight Accident go An Electric Rnxins
Causes the Ancandeseent Lamps "a
Grow Dim.
The incandeseent electric lights All
over the city grew dim about 5 30 o'clock
last evening, and from that time until
30 o'clock the lights refused to do their
work, causing the greatest Inconvenience
IN the business establishments where
the electric lights are depended on solely
for illumination The arc lights were
not extingalshed by the accident. their
light being furnished by two smaller
engines.
The accident was caused by small oil
cup on the 200 horse power engine OF the
Wilmington City Electric Company, re-
fnsing 10 feed This caused little
crank pin TO become heated and then the
whole machinery In the big engine was
thrown out Of order and clogged The
electric company used every means In ite
power to keep up the current. Wires
were attached to the smaller engines and
they were held mp TO work until the last
monent. On account Of the small power
OF these two engines the rays o. the
lamps were naturally made DINNER.
AS soon as the accident was discovered
bohk Va mch WAS pun 70 WOrh on the
big engine, and the task of making the
necessary repairs consumed the whole
night, This morning the bearing IL at
the Remington Machine Works, being
re- bahbitted. The company is about 70
Increase it's lighting capacity. so that
such an accident viii not again have the
damaging effect Of last night.
The scarcity Of light caused great
pecuniary loss, beside much inconven-
ience. At the Opera House, Kellar. who
was to have performed, was compelled
TO dismiss the audience at O'Clock as he
was about to begin, because the build
ing was in darkness. Ia the factory aud
mills. where there no other means
OF illumination after sunset and until g
o'clock, work had to be suspended. causing
a loss OF much valuable time MANY
mill owners were angeFed becauoe Of the
delay, and they threaten to bring suit
against the electric company. At 81.
Andre VS. Church ths services were con
Quoted in semi darkness
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-12-02
neuarded for His worm

Courtland e Pierson was taken into
partnership yesterday by JOSEF h NJ Math
er the weli-known insurance SCENT Mr..
Msther is auditor of the Artisans Saw
ings Bank, Fifth and Market streets, aud
Mr.. Pierson has been in his employ for
nine years Mr.. Pierson is son Of John
L. Pierson. No. 500 Monroe street. He
began life ss a newsboy, aud December 10,
1850, was employed as errand boy by Mr.
Palmer, who was Mr.. Hather's prsde
eessor The following year Mr.. Mather
took charge aud Mr.. Pierson was re-
tained In his employ. His honesty,
integrity and general trustworthiness
was rewarded, and he soon was elevated
to the position OF chief clerk, which he
has held for several years. He Is but "A
years old, unmarried and lives with his
parents.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-12-02

The Afro American League held its
second annual meeting at No 61C
Shipley street last evening, and elected
the following officers: President, @. w.
Miller: frst vice president. r O. B.
VanDyne; second vics president. A. e.
williamson; secretary, w 3 Anderson
assistant secretary, W. J. Smith; treas
urer, Rev B. Il Ruley; chaplain. Rev
w. E. Carr; assistant chaplain; Rev. p.
4. Moore; sergeant-at arms, w. 3.
Brown; executive committee, Thomas
Bird; Rev. w D. Cook, John Christy,
Rev. G. T. Peterson aud Rev. w. K
Narr
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-12-02
AMust MENrs.
Academy of Rusis-Lsopro Bro,Aen

Academy of Musie-LeOnxo Brathera.
Leonso Brothers in Brother AgaInst
Brother. appeared before a large audi
enee at the Academy Of Music. last
evening. The scenery was appropriate.
the company strong and the performance
pleasing. The trained dogs
caused thrill Of excitement
by their realistic acting. The climsxes
were applsuded vigorously and the cur
tain was raised on tableaux several
times. The same play will be given this
evening. Mays Devotion" will be played
tomorrow and Thursday evening.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-12-02

The funeral OF Frank P. Rosin of the
firm Of Rosin & Bro, wall paper dealers
at Nos 519 and 800 West Second street.
WIS held this afternoon from his late
residence, No. $50 West Sixth street. M ?.
Rosin died Saturday morning OF throat
consumption. with which he was
afflicted. Mr. Resin had worked
at his business for twenty five years. He
was = member of In ustry Lodge. A. o.
U. W., and menu ers of that lodge and
friends were pail bearers A delegation
also attended IN body Interment was
made in Riverv'ew Cemetery.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-12-02
MARINE MATTERS.

The Delaware pilots have sent a re-
qMest to the Philadelphia Board of Port
Wardens that uoastwise vessels be re.
CURED to take guides outside like foreign
chips.
The government viii pay the Messrs.
Tramp 81, 24S,000 for buildide the new
steel cruiser Newark. which will be known
as United States Cruiser No /, IL she
comes up TO requirements after her
second trial trip.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-12-02
washington Company's Election

Washington Steam Fire Engine and
Truck Company, No z, held It's annual
election last evening and selected the
following officers to serve for the ensu-
10 year; President, George M Yates
vice president John T Askew; aecrei airy,
James Nj. Dickinson: treasurer, William
MeFadsen; trustees, John T. Lock wood
and John T Askew; investi.
eating committee, A. ]. NIedermeir,
James II. Yates and John H. Shipley
directors, John w. Carpenter, John B
Simmons, John T. Askew, Thomas J
Davis, Clarence r. smith, Robert @
Porter and William MeFaddsn: company
engineer John w. Grow,
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-12-02

Or, Justus Dunot. a prominent phv-
s'clan OF Chiids Station, Md. formerly a
well known resident Of this city died YES
serday in his ninetioth year, old age
being the cause Of his death. lie
has resided IN the county
IN which be lived at the time Of his
death for about ten years. Dr. Dunot
was twice married. and his son
by his hrss wife DR. Thomas Dunot
popular physician Of Harrisburg, Pa
still lives. Emma, daughter OF his second
wife. 10 Mrs. Emma Il Purnell OF San
Francisco. His last wife survives him,
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-12-02

The Fourth Ward Democratic Club
was organised In the Bakers Union
Building, at Fourth and Walnut streets.
u will be permanent organization
ana will hold weekly meetings.
The following officers were elected
President, John B Meaney yice-presi
dent, William Robinson secretary,
Samuel Dunlap: treasurer, Frank AZ.
SEWER. The meeting was largely
attended and very enthusiastic.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-12-02
rntinr Quail on : warar.

Professor n Well, the opticlan, who
on November 90 last. laid wager of
800, TO eat thirty quail In thirty days.
will ear his thirteenth bird at the
Hotel Kirk wood at 7.30 o clock this
evening. The professor is progressing
finely in the remarkable feat and the
prospects are that he will win the bet
hands down. His appetite remains ex-
cellent, and be is very fond of the bird,
thirty of which he will eat.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-12-02
cath Ole HalI 0. mpanr.

The directors Of the Catholic Hal
Company held their quarterly meeting
last evening In the office OF
John X. Bradford, Esq After transact
ing routine business, Messrs. J Smith
Brennan. John f. Miller and A. T. Men.
ton were appointed as a committee TO
audit the accounts of secretary and
treasurer for the past year on deposits
at the annual meeting of stockholders
next Monday evening A Catholic hall
for use Of societies Is now assured,