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Evening journal., 1890-02-22
KENT's LEVY COURT


County Finances Economically Admins
tered-An Aspirant for Governor.
Special Correspondence EVENING JOURNAL.
DOVER. Del Feb. 21.-Kents Levy
Court adjourned last evening until next
Thursday, but It transacted considerable
business before the motion to adjourn
was adopted First, the Democratic
members quietly. but none the less effec-
tive revised the lists Of road overseers
and supervisors for North Murderkill
and East Dover hundreds. as arranged by
the Republican members of those two
hundreds, and every Republican name on
the aforesaid lists was effectually wiped
out and 2 wellknQYn Demo.
cratic name substituted OF course there
was a kick in duet by the two Republi
can members, but all the same, 1t was
done and Democrats alone will oversee
and supervise the roads OF those two
hundreds
Sheriff Fennimore's bill against the
county, $6,7S0 was allowed. and on mo.
tion the per diem board bill allowed for
prisoners was cut down from 80 to 30
cents
The Levy Court will meet again on
Thursday to receive the new assessment
list, now being made by William j.
Frazier, the newly elected Democratic
assessor Of North Murderkill hundred.
The present Levy Court has been com.
PEELED to stand considerable censure on
account Of the allowances made for the
variety Of things that properly came be.
fore them, and from certain quar-.
ters there has been hurled
at the Democratic members every
anathema that could be conceived of.
Now, the plain, unvarnished truth is
that, considering the amount Of work
done in the county during the past year
affairs have been run about as economi-
cal during 1889 as DURING any year in the
county's history. For instance. 1889 was
especially noted for its Hoods and storms.
which 80 damaged the public roads that
at least 81, 600 were spent directly ia this
line IN repairs, over and above what
they would cost IN an ordinary
year. Then the criminal trials In
the courts, all Of which the county had
to pay for, were longer and more costly
than usual The Dill trial adding some
81 600 to the sheriff's bill alone, the in
dexing of the county records, q tedious
and costly job, ordered BY the last
Legislature, entailed an expense. so that
taken as whole there seems to be no
cause to charge extravaganza on the
present Levy Court
And now it is said, by those in posi-
tion to know, that H. A. Richardson has
SHE'D his castor openly into the field. GU
bernatorial of the Republican party, aud
is there to stay. Many OF the leading
Republicans Of Kent have been anxious
to look on Richardson's candidacy as Of
the apsthetic or Indifferent kind, but 1t
now seems that Young Harry has flung
his banner to the breeze in a
manner that there is no mistaking. Well,
the impression is general here among
those who know him that If there is any
Republican in Delaware who is desirous
Of the gubernatorial nomination in that
district, why he'd better hustle. for il
Richardson has entered the lists he'll
make things decidedly interesting for all
competitors hes got the young blood
of the party in the three counties with
him and he. Is by 40 means 4 light weight
u any rsca
Evening journal., 1890-02-22
TROOP BIS ARMoRY.
Military ParIors. Reception and Drill
Rooms Fitted up Handsomely.

Military ParIors, Reception and Drill
Rooms Fitted mp Handsomely.
The new headquarters of Troop B, on
the fourth floor in Eden Hall, were
opened for the inspection of visitors last
night During the evening, the rooms
were visited by great numbers of friends
of the troop, including many ladies.
In the front of the building are two
parlors, both covered with Brussels
carpet and handsomely furnished in oak.
The larger one is the parlor for the mem
bers of the troop, while the other is Cap
tain z. L. Rice's room. Directly back Of
the parlors are the two rooms Of the com.
missary. In one are hung the saddles Of
the troop and the other is the cloak room
and for storing of property.
Back of the commissary's rooms, is the
drill room. This room is 3lx60 and is
admirably adapted for drilling The
floor is smooth and deadened and IL G
walls are wainscotted in ash. at each
end, are lockers for the use of the mem
bers. There is locker for every member
Of the troop, and each mans name is on
the door of his locker The room Is
lighted by electricity.
The officers of the house warming last
night were officer Of the day, Heuten.
ant Savoy Evans; sergeant Of guards,
w. L. Dennis corporals Of guards. r
). Sayers and w. w. Newton.
Evening journal., 1890-02-22
LAST EDITION
A RuMoR NAILED.


BIr white Says the Match Company is
Not Going Into the Cracker Business.
Considerable establishment was occa-
stoned in business circles this morning by
rumor, which gained extensive circula-
tion, that the Diamond Match Company
of this city had emulated the example set
by numerous English syndicates and
purchased a controlling interest in all
the cracker factories located in and
around New York city.
just why match company should go
into the business of cracker baking is not
clear and reporter was sent to investi-
gate.
Stephen White Of the Diamond Match
Company was seen at the Clayton House
this afternoon He said 1.-THE Diamond
Match Company has nothing TO do with
any project of buying out cracker bakeries.
If members of the firm are engaged IN
such business, it is outside OF the nrm
entirely. No local members OF the
Diamond Match Company are engaged IN
any such transaction.
The statement comes from such unim-
peachable authority that it is plain that
some large foreign stakeholder in the Dia-
mond Match Factory must be implicated
in scheme to establish a
cracker trust and this fact gave a
plausibility to the rumor. gentleman
Of this city was in attendance at a con-
vention Of cracker bakers in New York
last week and he say that the matter
was openly discussed there and believed
nv all
Evening journal., 1890-02-22
PERSONAL PARAeRAeAs-

Miss Mamie Evans of Chester is visit
ing in this city.
William Lynet Of West Chester, Pa,
is visiting in this city.
E. P. Leipel Of Allentown, Pa, visited
Wilmington Yesterday.
S. ]. Mccall Of Delaware City is visit
ing among friends here.
Miss Bessie Collision Of Dover has been
visiting friends in this city.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. }. Lang returned
home from New York to-day.
Miss Josie Fulton of near Newark is
visiting friends in Wilmington.
James 7. Mullin Of this city visited
West Chester, Pa, yesterday.
Miss Marguerite King Of this city is
visiting friends in Philadelphia.
Miss Lille May Of Avondale, Pa, is
the guest of relatives in this city.
Miss Elsie Foard of Wilmington is
visiting at the Bayard House. Dover.
Miss Lottie Scotch has returned to
Dover from visit to friends in this city.
Misses Name and Emma Evans of this
city are visiting Charles L. Evans at
Chester.
A number Of West Chester bicyclists
will visit Wilmington on Tuesday even
ing next
Mrs. Anna Stewart Of this city has
been visiting her parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
J. Il. Mahoney, at Bay View, Nd.
Mrs. Robert Campbell of Wilmington
Is spending few days with her mother,
Mrs, Samuel Cam, near Newark.
Miss Hattie E. Smith, daughter of
Justice Frank =. Smith, is now in the
lower part of the state visiting friends.
Miss Lucy jackson of near New Castle
IS now visiting the family Of Benjamin
Elliott, at Ninth and Jefferson streets.
Ernest Reeder of Bay View. Md. has
returned to his work in this city, after
being home more than two weeks with
the grip.
Miss Bertha C. Curswell and Francis
Fl. Mailman, both Of this city, were mar
ried last Thursday night by the Rev. d.
II. Corkran
F. E. Stewart, NJ. d.. PHI. G., Of this
city has been elected Professor of Phar-
macy in the Powers College of Pharmacy
of Philadelphia.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Kennedy Of
West Chester. Pa, who have been visit
ing relatives in Wilmington, have re-
turned to their home.
Miss Name McWhorter Of st. Georges,
Del. is visiting the family of her brother,
Charles McWhorter. clerk of the
Orphans Court. in this city.
Evening journal., 1890-02-22
AL ON ACCOUNT OF DRINK.
Cases at municipal Court This Morning
A Witness TO His Good Character.

Cases at Municipal Court This Morning
A Witness TO His Good Character.
At the Municipal Court this morning,
Charles Myers, drunk, So and costs !;
Alexander Mcdonald, drunk, IS and
costs Thomas Reynolds applied for
lodging last night He raised dis
turbance in the basement, and. was
locked up. He had just got out of jail,
after serving a sentence for larceny. He
was ordered to leave town, and Chief
Swiggett viii see that he does so. Charles
Reynolds, drunk, was fined IS and
costs.
Simon Cronin was charged with drunk
enness and disorderly conduct Thomas
Grany testified that Cronin threw a brick
.-.s-. tnfs.rss,atsy lHl5i1v-uuu frequently
has disturbed him. Thomas Wardell
said Cronin did not act like a drunken
man out like crazy man. Judge Ball
fined the prisoner $40 and costs
Michael Haniey was charged with dis
orderly conduct and using abusive Ian
gusge toward A. Challey last Tuesday
night. Challey testified that he works
at the Malleable Iron works and that
Hanley interfered with him as he was
leaving there. James d. Carver testified
that he saw Hanley knock Chal-
ley's hat of and push him
Frank Ridge and Fred. Martin
testified negatively for the defence
James Mcguire testified to the good
character Of young Hanley and said he
was very much surprised that the young
man was charged with a breach of the
peace. Judge Ball asked the witness a
few questions concerning his own con
nections and remarked that he was not
ma M ,I,n. - l..
Hanley Is said to have been connected
with the McComb case beyond Eleventh
street bridge. Hanley was fined So and
CoSfS
Evening journal., 1890-02-22
TILLERs Of TIE soil.


The New Castle County Farmers Insti-
tute Meets vt MiddIetown.
Special Correspondence EVENING JOURNAL
MIppLETowN, Del, Feb. 2e.--A suc-
cessful but brief session Of the New
Castle County Farmers Institute was
held at this place to day. On account Of
the day being a legal holiday, an I'M
usually large number Of farmers came to
town and the auditorium was thronged.
James H. Hossinger called the meeting
to order at II o'clock.
After some routine proceedings had
been gone through with Professor
Chester OF Delaware College Agriculture
Experimental Station, read an elaborate
and exhaustive paper on Fungi. Their
Nature and How to Combat Them.
Nathaniel Williams Of this city then read
an article on Taxation" in which he
dwelt on the heavy burdens under which
the farmers were grooming.
One of the best features Of the DAYS
program was the thesis Oh Hog Cholera
by DR.. Ewes, the veterinarian Of viii
mington, These institutes are growing
In popularity and each succeeding session
is more largely attended than the
former
Evening journal., 1890-02-22

Special Correspondence EvEEING JOURNAL.
CHRIsTiANA. Del, Feb. 22.-The Misses
Rachel and Jennie Appleby entertained q
large number Of their friends last even
ing at their residence. 10 was the social
event of the season and comprised the
best elements Of local society Music was
furnished by Webb's orchestra and
popular dances and waltzes were given,
much to the enjoyment Of all present.
The guests were received BY the Misses
Appleby At - o'clock sumptuous
feast was served, Thomas Appleby
acted as manager and performed the duty
Of that position creditably
The following persons were present:
Misses Rachel and Jennie Appleby,
Cynthia Lofand, Sadie Bernard and Fan
ME Appleby Of Philadelphia; Miss Nickle
Of Baltimore; Sallie Gross, Ella Whit
field, Florence Davidson, Sallie Church
man. Naaie Morrison. Annie McCallister
Dollie Wollaston, Mrs. John Taylor and
Messrs. Thomas Appleby, H. l.. Web
Der, George Whitfield, Frank Moore,
Charles Appleby, Calvin McCallister.
Walter M edill, Lewis McCallister, George
Appleby, Harry Churchman, William X.
Brooks, John Taylor, Highly Davidson,
Clarence King, Elwood Wollaston, ID. X.
Donaldson and Charles Wollaston.
Evening journal., 1890-02-22

The Y M. 9. A. headquarters are ap.
propristely decorated for the reception to
young men now ii progress. Flags of
all the American republics are attached
to the portico, and large American flag
contains the word Welcome. Visitors
are greeted by7 members Of the
committee and shown through the
rooms. Above the door Of the
gymnasium is picture of George Wash.
ington, encircled with flags. In the read
ing room are the portraits of members Of
Wsshington's family The gymnasium is
decorated With flags. The second floor is
the lunch room and refreshments are
served all day. This room is also appro-
priately adorned with bunting, evergreen
ana pictures. The programs published
yesterday, viii be followed, the reception
concluding at 10 o'clock.
Evening journal., 1890-02-22
DIVORCED az DEATH.
Edward Fenton, Flour Merchant, Expires
During an ApopIectic Fit.

Edward Fenton, Flour Merchant, Expires
During an ApopIectic Fit.
Edward Fenton prominent flour and
feed dealer, died this morning at his resi-
dence on Seventh and Walnut streets, Of
appoplexy, Of which he had long been a
sufferer He was going in the house to
breakfast when he fell in fit and ex.
pired before any one could reach him.
He was SO years of age and had kept the
store at Seventh and Walnut streets for
a number of years.
His death will end suit for divorce
that has been pending before the Supe-
rior Court for a number of years, the
details Of which follow.
Fenton came to this city twenty years
ago, and about five years later he married
Nrs. Malcolm Hood. Their married life
was not one of felicity, and six Months
ago Mrs. Fenton left the city. Some
time afterward, her attorney, G. B. Lore,
ESQ.,, made overtures to Fenton for di-
vision Of the money and legal separa.
ton, which he positively refused.
A suit for divorce was then instituted,
and was TO have come up before the
court. at this term, but now that Fenton
has passed to his final rest, no further
expense will be required in pressing a
divorce suit,
Evening journal., 1890-02-22
DISAPPEARED Ike MAGIC.


,, J ohm j. Mcneil of the Defunct Delaware
Manufacturing Co. Jumps the Town.
John ]. Mcneil, manager of the Della
ware Manufacturing Company" q firm
that was engaged in the making of bed
springs on the second floor of the Horn
building. No. 112 French street. has dis
appeared. leaving behind him no traces
OF his whereabouts and number of I'M
paid bills.
Several months ago George w. Carr
conceived the idea of founding q factory
of this kind in this city and accordingly
he came here and rented the second story
of the Horn building for that purpose.
Finding 1t would be necessary to invest
some capital in the concern, he persuaded
Mcneil TO come to this city, and together
they formed the Delaware Manufacturing
Company.
When the co partnership was formed,
an agreement was made that if either
wanted to sell out to the other he could
easily do so on the payment of $50.
About January 1, Carr became very
tired of the business, and ON receiving
his $50, made himself scarce" in an ex-
ceedingly short time.
Thus Mcneil was left TO run the estab-
lishment alone. He employed a small
force of men, and, for while, things APP
peared to be running smoothly. The en-
ployes manufactured the springs, known
as the 'magic spring, and Mcneil ped
died them throughout the state.
One morning, about the last of Jan
uary. the workmen at the factory were
greatly surprised, on going to that place,
to find the doors and windows closed and
barred Mcneil has not been heard from
since, nor does he leave any relative Of
representative in this city. His unpaid
rent amounts to something over $40, aud
many smaller bills are charged against
the company.
Constable Thomas Reardon levied OF
the contents of the factory on Wednes
day last. They consisted of several pairs
of bed springs, / 900 bed Stats, a quan
tity of fine wire, dozen balls of twin,
and a chest of finishing tools. The con
stable says that the cause Of the mans
absence is, undoubtedly, failure in bust
ness The assets of the Delaware Manu-
featuring Company will, therefore, bt
offered for sale
Evening journal., 1890-02-22
CITY NEWS N sRIEF.

This is the 15Sth anniversary Of the
birthday Of George Washington.
The quarterly love feast at Asbury NJ.
f. Church last night was largely at
tended.
An all day sweepstakes shooting match
began at 8 o'clock this morning, on the
grounds of the Wawaset Gun Club.
The Chester Bicycle Club will come to
Wilmington next Tuesday evening to at
tend a concert Of the Wilmington Club.
The remains Of Howard B., infant son
Thomas A. d. Hudson, viii be taken TO
Baltimore fer interment to morrow morn.
ing.
A man named Falk fell down the third
story stairs at the Turngeneinde Hall
last night, and was bruised about the
head
A three-masted schooner arrived at
Harlan and Hollingsworth Company s
wharves last night with cargo Of yell
low pine lumber.
Isior Dentret and Miss Sarah Coats
were married by Mayor Harrington in his
parlors in the Clayton House, Yesterday
afternoon at $50 o'clock
A full dress inspection of Troop B.
under the command Of Major George
Leroy Brown Of Delaware College, will
be held next Tuesday evening.
The butchers are having good sales
to day, and the prices are fair Show
beef is in demand and as the supply is
large, the trade will be supplied.
Kuni vogel, young woman, was held
in 500 peace bond by Justice Smith last
evening, FOR using vulgar and profane
language towards her mother, Mrs. Dora
Alberts.
The iron transfer steamer Maryland
built by the Harlan and Hollinsworth
Company for the New England Terminal
Company cleared port at 80 this morn
ing for New York.
The front Of wagon belonging to
James kilvington, a milkman of brandy-
wine hundred, was completely demolished
by kicking horse yesterday afternoon
on Jefferson street, between Eighth and
Ninth streets.
The schooner Annie Lord arrived at
tha Pussy and Jones Company's works
to-day. She viii be loaded on Monday
WIN bhI WV hAHlA 40WA clttM WHEEL
steamers, built at that yard for Port
Spain, Trinidad.
The three masted schooner Mary A.
Hood has arrived at the Pussy and Jones
Company's wharves, from the Jackson
and Sharp Company's shipyard, to have
her masts taken out.
Michael Mclaughlin and John Craven.
two small lads, were arrested late yester-
day afternoon by Detective Jones and
fined 50 % by Justice Bertolette. for
trespassing on the property Of the p, W.
& B. Railroad Company.
Major William o. Conner. First
Battalion, Military Division, h. G. r..
who is engaged In paying official visits to
all the Communicates In this city, will
visit st. Georges Commandery, No. 3,
on Monday evening, and True knights
Commandery, No. 4, on Friday evening
Locomotive No 81, Of the p. w. &B.
railroad, had its whistle broken yesterday
afternoon at the William Lea and Sons
Company's yard, by coming in contact
with the roof of shed. The steam
escaped very rapidly and the engine was
hauled to the P. w. & B. Railroad Com
pany's shops for repairs.
Evening journal., 1890-02-22

To-day about $50 Of the most promi-
nent statesmen in the United States
among them Governor Biggs, Senator
Higgins and Representative Pennington of
Delaware, have assembled in Philadel-
phia for the purpose of selecting suit
able site In Paramount Park fer the cree
ton of monument in commemoration Of
the first century of independence and
constitutional government in the United
States. A fund of 100000 is available
for the grand structure.
Evening journal., 1890-02-22
CLAYTON LOAN SETH EmgNr.
The Shareholders Adopt Basis for Pay
ing the shares in the Order of Age.

The Shareholders Adopt Basis for Pay
ing the shares In the Order of Age.
The shareholders of the Clayton Loaa
Association met last evening and organ.
lied by electing William H. Blake chair
man and Samuel H. Baynard secretary
William G. Philips, Samuel II. Baynard
and Joseph l.. Carpenter, Jr.. presented
report which was unanimously adopted,
and Is as follows:
"At meeting Of the directors of the
Clayton Loan Association, held on Feb
ruary IL, 1890, the undersigned were ap-
pointed committee to prepare state
ment showing the condition of the asso-
citation and to prepare a plan whereby
the affairs of the association could be
satisfactorily aud safely closed up, and
in pursuance of that duty beg leave TO
submit the folio wing The board of
directors secured the services of Wilmer
Palmer and w. II. Gibbons, who made a
thorough audit of the affairs of the
association and reported that the
association could return to the
shareholders the amount that had
been paid in as dues. and that If the
loan could make settlements with it's
borrowing shareholders, without further
loss, that there would be surplus OF
$40. 500 TO distribute TO the shareholders
and in view of this statement we would
recommend that there be no more pay.
ments Of dues and premiums, and that set
Elements be made with the shareholders
as rapidly as possible on the basis of the
amounts paid in as dues. and when all
settlements are made, the surplus re-
naming be Justly distributed to the
present shareholders
The officers were instructed to begin
Immediately and make all settlements on
the basis recommended by the committee
the twenty-five series to be settled in
order, the Oldest to have the pre-
cedence. The assets Of the loan are
$91, 420.77.
Evening journal., 1890-02-22

sfecial Correspondence EVENING JOURNAL.
SALISBURY, Md, Feb. 22.-George
McBriety who was horse whipped at
Salisbury Thursday, was tried yesterday
before Justice Trader for being drunk and
disorderly. He was adjudged guilty and
sentenced to six months in the House of
Correction. Suit was brought by State
Attorney Rider against the Grier Bro
theirs, who whipped McBriety, for as,
sault and battery. Their trial took place
IN the afternoon. They were fined $40
and costs.
Evening journal., 1890-02-22
Turner's nrasaerade Ban

The Wilmington Turngemende held its
annual masquerade ball in its hall at
Fifth aud Walnut streets last evening.
The officers of the dance were John
Ritter, chairman; Emil Maurer, master
Of ceremonies; Henry Muller, floor man
ager William Kiepe and George Kresse,
assistant floor managers; August Grunen,
Gustav Duicho, Fred. Bremen, Paul
Schay. Charles Frizenshaft, Yicenz Hick-
man and Henry Rummel, committee of
arrangements. Members of the society
gave interesting gvmnastie exercises.
Evening journal., 1890-02-22

Coroner Gamble went to New Castle
at 3 o'clock this afternoon to hold an in
quest concerning the the death of James
+. Cunningham, Of Pennsgrove, N. j.,
who was drowned in the Delaware near
the wharf Of the Repauno Chemical Com
pany on January 2, and whose body was
found at New Castle on Thursday Of last
week,
Evening journal., 1890-02-22

The Wilmington Presbyterian Alliance
will meet in West Presbyterian Church
on Monday evening. The Alliance com
prises all the ministers of the various
Presbyterian churches, and the ruling
elders Of each. The meeting, which will
be secret one, lie for the purpose of dis
cussing the proposed revision Of the
Confession of Faith
Evening journal., 1890-02-22

The first patient was received at the
Delaware Hospital, this morning. His
name is James Sutherland, and imme-
diately on his arrival, he was operated
upon by DR.. J. A Draper The man has
an affection Of the right knee, which has
caused his limb to turn outward He
win be treated every day, and stretchers
will be applied as soon as possible.
Evening journal., 1890-02-22
Temperanoe Women in scsslon.

A meeting of the w. G. T. u. Of Penn.
sylvania was held in Philadelphia yester-
day at which Miss Motler Of Wilmington
read paper dealing with the question of
approaching members of the Legislature
and City Council on the subject Of tenn
perance legislation.
Evening journal., 1890-02-22

Mr.. Jersey Of the Republican. found
an empty whisley bottle on the stairs
leading to the county tax Office, He got
mad and wrote an article about it. Now
the momentous question arises What
would Mr.. HerseY have done, II this
whiskey bottle had been full instead Of
emptyg r. S. N.P.
Evening journal., 1890-02-22

A boy named Graham was rescued from
a watery grave by Officer Gaynor at
Front and Church streets last night.
The lad, who was about 10 years of age,
became intoxicated and fell into the
Christiana river at that place. When
taken from the water he nearly persisted
with the cold before the officer could get
him home.