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Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-02-04
CITY NEWS IN salEF.

A party Of Wilmingtonians win visit
Piedmont, Ala, next week.
Fifteen hundred and seven dogs had
been registered up to o'clock thisafter-
noon.
The Street and Sewer Department has
completed the sewer on French street
from Front to Sixth.
The public installation of Blue Rock
Council, No. 1877. was held last evening
in the Lore Building.
J. w. Parker of Philadelphia continued
his interesting talk on electricity, in As
ISOLATION Hall last evening.
The Grand Conclave Of Delaware Hep
tasophs will hold its annual meeting IN
the Hardness Building on Monday night.
Letters Of administration have been
granted on the estate of Jane G Miller,
late Of Wilmington hundred, to James 2.
Miller of Buffalo, n. Z.
The freight barge. on which house
was built at Moores shipyard, will be
used by the B. & 0. Railroad Company,
as wharf boat In New York harbor.
AT Municipal Court last evening
Charles Taylor, boy, was released from
the charge of assault and battery George
Dillen, colored, drunk and disorderly, *
and costs.
Ex-Secretary of State Thomas F
Bayard has accepted the invitation Z
preside on the occasion Of Daniel Dough
erty's lecture on "Oratory," ON Monda.
evening, February "a.
The case of E. Il. McWhoter & Co. VS.
e. M. Birdsall Company, before Justic
Smith Yesterday, was decided in favor 0
, the plaintiff for the full amount with IN
terest, a total of $20775.
William and Mary Buck. colored, VIII
were confined in the police station yestel
e day for partial insanity, caused by re
+ ligious excitement, were released TIL
+ morning and they went to Chester
The funeral Of Mrs. Henrietta G. Be
toilette, who died at her home in Readin
], on Sun lay, aged n years, will take plat
: on Thursday. The deceased was II
mother of Squire l.. A. Bertolette of tn
city.
Eighth ward citizens state that the
v have not been visited by slop cart f
: more than two weeks. Barrels containiI
; garbage are standing on the curbstone
n some places, overlooking with the bi
g smelling swill
The Central Presbyterian Church 81
ciety of Christian Endeavor held i
monthly missionary meeting last eve
ing Papers relating to mission work
China were read and vocal music rel
dered by members.
= The Washington Fire Company b
had some changes and repairs made
the stable in the rear of the engine rooi
II The stalls have been replanked and paw
lie with asphalt blocks. A drain bias be
X placed under the floor of each ste
is which drain connects vita French surf
Lsewer.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-02-04
PEAK SISTERS at GEORGETOWN.


Legion assick at the Helm.
Special Correspondence EVENING JOURNAL.
GEORGETOWN, Del, Feb. 1.-The en-
tertainment given In the town hall on
Saturday night by the Loyal Legion was
perfect success After q few well
chosen remarks by the dignifed young
president, Miss Ida M. Davis. a selection
was sung by the choir After prayer by
Rev. A. d. Davis and more music by the
choir, Miss Ollie Pepper charmingly sang
solo. Ralph ColemGn's Reformation.
temperance drama in three acts, resem-
blings Ten Nights in a Barroom.' was
played with good effect George W.
Jones read the Kaleidoscope,
an exceptionally good number.
Miss Annie Purnell effectively sung
solo. Then came the hit of the evening
in the shape Of THE Peak Sisters,
'only nine of us poor old maids" fresh
from "Alasky." All we're dressed In
black dresses, trimmed with large white
peaks on skirt and bodice, and tall white
Ounce caps; each carried large bandbox
and umbrella. and msrched.in through the
audience playing on combs The leader.
Miss Jerusby Sukey Ann Pettingill,
was ably presented by Miss Ida NJ Davis,
who acted her part well and grace
| fully, as did the nine Peak Sisters
THE Peak Sisters is an original Della
warean production, which has never APP
peared In print. The name Of the author
Is unknown to your correspondent. The
piece has been played In several towns in
the state and always proved great sue
| cess. The sisters sing service songs, all
OF them bright and described as being
DELIGHTFULLY."- funny The Cuckoo
Song" was sung by fifteen or sixteen lit
tie girls.
New Postmaster Messicl took charge
of the Office yesterday morning He
expects to make y number of improve
ments. His son, William r. Messick has
been sworn in as assistant.
The revival meetings at the M. e.
Church closed Sunday night, after being
held four weeks.
Mr.. John Walls. Familiarity known as
sUnele Johnny died at his home few
miles from town, Friday afternoon. The
deceased was born in 1900 and was one OF
the Oldest men Ia the county, being SO
years. 10 months and II days old. He
was the father of w. kB. Walls, OF
this town. Interment was made at the
family burying ground, on his farm, Sun
day afternoon. The funeral services
were conducted by Rev. J. D. Kemp. Mr..
Walls was unusually active for man Of
his years, and could easily walk distanc'
of four or five miles, up to short timi
before his DEATH
Mrs. S. Harrington Messick Of Bridge
vile visited Georgetown friends Satur
day and Sunday.
Miss Laura Joseph of Lewes is th
guest Of Miss Name Messick.
Miss Linda Chase Of Lewes is yisitin
Georgetown friends.
DR.. Marshall Of Milford was in tow
, Saturday.
Rev. and Mrs A. d. Davis Of Roxan
J have been visiting their daughters in thi
town.
: DR.. Robert L. Ellegood Of Concor
made a business visit here on Saturday
Miss Name Truxton Of Lewes is visit
ing her grandmother, Mrs. Mary Lacey
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-02-04


At Municipal Court this morning
George s. Harris, colored, was charged
with inhuman treatment of horse. Yes
terday afternoon he was driving two
horses attached to loaded cart up Tay-
lor street near Church street. The team
belonged to George White The prisoner
struck the horse several times and 1t fell
into the gutter. officer Raymond ar.
rested Harris. Witness gave varied testi-
mony. George White, Harris's employer,
testified that Harris was discharged yes
terday for beating the horse. Judge Ball
imposed fine of . and costs.
Charles Alexander, eolored was charged
with stealing articles of clothing from
his fathers house, valued at $50. Charles
is bad boy. Last Saturday afternoon
he broke into the house on Second street,
near Washington, and stole the goods.
The prisoner was held in 5000 bail for
the higher court, and the case viii i'm
mediately 60 before the grand jury.
Charles Reynolds was arrested by Off
Ger Scott for drunkenness, and when
searched razor, screw drive and other
similar tools were found on him. He has
been arrested several times, and each
time has new name. Lannam was his
last name. He was held in 800 bail to
answer the charge Of carrying concealed
deadly weapons.
Thomas S. Armstrong was arrested for
drunkenness. by officer Scott. When
asked where he lived he said in Philadel-
phia, between South and Race streets,
about one mile apart. He said a man
could not be hung for drunkenness. Judge
Ball fined him 81 and costs.
Brown and Eckman, contractors, were
charged with violating city ordinance
concerning pavement on West street
above Eighth r. Leslie Carpenter,
Colonel McCloskey and T. @. Dill testified
for the state. James F. Traynor and
| Colonel Milo w. Locke testified for the
defence Mr.. Eckman stated that he had
done his best to have the pavement In
| condition for travel
The state showed that the pavemeai
was in bad condition and that footway
| three feet wide as required by law, wa!
not there. The contractors pleaded ignor
ance of the law Judge Ball read the
law, and imposed the fine provided, ST.
| and COSTS
George Ward and James Moore
charged with assault and battery OF
William T. Chase, colored, porter at the
p, w. & B. railroad, pleaded not guilty
William 7. Chase testified that he wa
assaulted about 1915 o'clock this morn
ing near Fourth and Tatnall streets b.
the prisoners. He said Ward strucl
him, but q third man who was not ar
rested. helped him out. Young Moore
he said, assisted in the assault.
Wilson Strafton, an old man, VIII
looks like Senator Higgins, testified tina
four men assaulted him but he could no
recognize them. However, Wards voic
was like that he had heard. Officer Hes
and Special Officer Jackson, watchmal
testified that the prisoners were i'm
plicated. Judge Bali fined Ward, $40 an
costs and Moore, $40 and costs.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-02-04
institute Library Election.

The annual election of officers of the
Wilmington Institute will take place at
lie Institute Library to-day from
o'clock this afternoon until s
clock this evening. The ballot box
on the librarians desk. There is
1t one ticket and no opposition. 1t is
follows: President, Charles w. Pussy
rresponding secretary, Thomas x.
0rter recording secretary, Mark M.
,eaver; treasurer, Joseph A. Richardson
rectors whose terms.expire April, 1898,
alter d. Bush, Stansbury ]. Wiley,
|r. John M Curtis, Wilmer Palmer,
Ir. Pussy will succeed Walter D. Bush
president; Mr.. Porter will succeed
narles Rowland as corresponding sec
tary, and Walter d. Bush and Wilmer
aim sr will succeed Charles G. Phillips
nd &c. W. Pussy as directors. Thu
her officers will be re elected.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-02-04

The contract for the grand stand, re-
orters' stand and fence for the new base
III ground out Market street has been
varded. The work of grading will be
sgun soon, but the carpenter work will
It be commenced for few
eeks. The directors have decided
use a patent seat manufactured by
|sigler Of Philadelphia. The Worcester
he has caused a great deal of discussion.
despatch was received here this after
BON from President Braden. stating
lat Worcester and Trenton were all
rhf
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-02-04
EIRE AT WYOMING.
Exciting Rescue OF the Inmates From the
Burning Building.

Special Correspondence EVENING JOURNAL.
WYOMING, Del. Feb AT an early
hour Sunday morning the two-story
frame residence of H. B. Hopkins In this
place, caught FIRE from a wood-box in the
kitchen. but the flames we're subdued by
a few neighbors after damage to the ex'
tent Of 5000 had been inflicted.
There was intense excitement while the
inmates we're escaping from the burning
structure. Professor Daily and +. Z.
Harding slid down column of the porch
in safety to the ground, the latter reach
ing there Just in time to seize his sweet
heart in his arms as she rushed, half suf
located from the interior, and convey
hsr to a neighbours house. The loss ID
covered by insurance
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-02-04

Excelsior Brewery has been sold and
the transfer legally made. The purchaser
of the plant is John A. Lengel of Phila-
delphia. Mr.. Lengel is q practical brewer
and it il said. has very large capital.
The plant will be enlarged and new
machinery secured The capacity Of the
brewery viii be greatly increased. The
purchaser is already engaged at the
brewery with a force Of men getting
things in shape. It is understood that
Mr.. Lengel viii remove his family to this
city in few days.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-02-04
pEasoNAL PARAGRAPhs.

County Superintendent OF Schools Her
man Bessey was in the city to-day.
Cards are out announcing the wedding
of Daniel 81. Mullin and Miss Annie Nc
nhenney.
Levy Courtman George O. Rothwell
came up to attend the meeting OF the
Levy Court to-day. bringing his gripsack
full of cards. with which tos nourish his
boom for sheriff
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-02-04

workmen yesterday commenced the
erection Of a new pipe organ at St.
Mary's Church. The organ is two
manual one from Frank Roosevelt, organ
manufacturer of New York and Balti-
more. The organ will be ready for use
next Sunday. The contract price for the
organ was 81 600
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-02-04
BuIlders, Exchange,

The directors of the Builders Exchange
organized last night by electing the fol-
lowing officers: President, Jerry d. Win
slow; vice presidents, Colonel Milo W.
Locke, Stephen Downey and Philemma
Chandler; secretary, A. l.. Johnson
treasurer, Henry Evans The shortage
of ex Superintendent Pierson will be
made good by his bondsmeu.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-02-04

At the meeting of the Rivelview Gem
etery Company, held at w. E. Hawkins
office, the following officers were elected
to serve the ensuing year President, E..
c. Moore; vice president, Thomas 9.
Downs; secretary and treasurer, w. Z.
Hawkins. superintendent, George b.
HUGHES
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-02-04
Hsnrr Pierce Of sIlItord DeAd.

Henry Pierce, a prominent citizen Of
Milford. died last Sunday evening. The
deceased was The father of Mark a.
Pierce of the frm Of Pierce. Gray 90.
grocers. Of this rrs 'hs e'~eaeeo WI
be buried from -Le -A--..~---ss ~ii'ifen ~
Milford.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-02-04

JIM. singley. of the firm of Singley
Bros. has found that advertising has
proved a success. He has received per-
sonal testimonial from Miss Kate Brown
that.the Cough drops advertised were the
best that can be procured for cough.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-02-04

The religious meetings will be con-
nued at the Second Baptist Church this
eek. Tonight Tuesday viii be espe-
ally for young people Teachers and
|holars of the schools are invited. Sing
20 10 be led by Mr.. Savers. of Chester.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-02-04

The company will hold special meet
ing on Wednesday evening at the office
Of Julian d. Janvier.
George Wright and Thomas Morgan,
two mem bers OF the Seminole Band,
reached the age Of thirty-two years on
Friday last, and on that occasion they
spread a collation. for the members and
friends Of the band. The evening was
most enjoyably spent, the band render
Mig several concert selections.
The Trustees Of the Common will hold
their regular monthly meeting In their
chamber, in the old Court House this
evening.
The Choral Society will hold an impor-
tant meeting in its new quarters, the
second story Of the X. Of P. Hall, at 2. AZ
o'clock
The sale or seats for the entertainment
to be given by ST. Augustine Dramatic
Company Of Philadelphia, under the
auspices Of st. Peters T, A. b. Society
i has opened
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-02-04

William Hsggerty, the principal wit
'ss for the city in the case of Anderson
Son VS. the City of Wilmington, is ly-
G very low at the almshouse, from in
ries received in a recent railroad acct
mt. he will probably die.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-02-04

A good idea, good chew of tobacco
pd a good umbrella. Buy Good
|nough" tobacco. save 90 cents and get
p umbrella DURsTEfE, East Second
fTeet. wholesale ana ~ tail,
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-02-04
Frank Tracy Hurried to washington.

Frank Tracy Hurried to Washington.
Frank Tracy, Secretary Tracy's only
IN, passed through this city last even
.g at 1913 o'clock for Washington, via
le P, w. & B. R. R. The train was a
pecial of one engine and one car, placed
Mr.. Tracy's disposal by the Pennsyl-
hnia railroad, to enable him to get from
lis home in New York state, to his
|ricken family and dead mother and
|ster in Washington. as soon as possible.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-02-04

L. Heiss, tailor, East Third street,
will sell the balance Of his winter stock
at reduced prices to make room for new
ooodg
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-02-04

The exchanges I the Wilmington banks
a. she clearing house today were Clear
lngA, 9134, 72S. "a; balance e10217 80.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-02-04
NEW CASTLE pENclLlNes.
Meeting OF the Marrow Dyke Marsh
Company-An Actor Ill.

Meeting OF the Marrow Dyke Marsh
Company-An Actor Ill.
Special Correspondence EVENING JOURNAL.
NEW CASTLE. Feb. 4-0wing TO the
serious indisposition OF Thomas stratton,
the star actor Of the demonstration
Company. which began a weeks engage
ment an the Opera House here last even
ing. "a Mothers Sin" could not be pre-.
sented "Fanchon, the Cricket, with
Sam Cotton as Landry, was, however,
admirably given to good house.
The Narrow Dyke Marsh Company
held the annual election of officers at the
residence Of State Treasurer Herbert yes
terday morning at 10 o'clock. Those pres
emit were James G. Shaw, s. f. DUPONT,
Samuel Etchells, Julian D. Janvier, all
members Of the company. Michael p.
King, representing Emmanuel Church
and w. II. Clark. representing Thomas T.
Tasker, Sr of Philadelphia. The following
officers were elected: Samuel Etchells,
president: s. +. DUPONT, secretary
Lewis f. Eliason, treasurer. Managers,
James g. Shaw, S F, Dupont and Julian
d. Janvier.
The unpaid assessments. at S. 80 per
4 n-If
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-11-08

The proprietor and the managing
editor of a Southern newspaper had
just stepped out to take drink of some
thing "in the natur' of stimulatin' bev.
erage," when they saw an old tramp
printer standing in front of the office
door. 1 believe I'll ask that old fel.
low 10 come along and have a drink
with US, said the proprietor. Just for
joke, you know"
Il should think" the editor answered,
@that it would be a very agreeable joke
to him.
Say" said the proprietor, turning to
the printer, will you come along and
have drink with u.s."
will L." exclaimed the @old-timer,
~spatting" a quid of tobacco on the
sidewalk. We'll, now, cap'n, you bet
I will"
They went into a retired alley saloon,
sat down to table and ordered drinks.
When they had drunk, the proprietor,
arising, said:
We'll, 1 must go, now"
You must do whatf" exclaimed the
tramp.
Must 60 back to work"
What, and leave me in this condi-
ton! Oh, no, you can't leave me now.
l can't admit of such Irritation. You
found me getting along pretty well IN
der the circumstances and YOU threw q
glass of appetite into me. should
have been all right if you had let me
alone, but you didn't; you began to firt
with me and Low am In love with you.
What Is one drink to me? Here, sit
down. You shs'n't go" he added, seiz-
ing the proprietor BY the arm. %One
drink may do you, but it takes a quart
to satisfy the aroused lodgings of my
system. Tell that fellow to fill me q
quart bottle, if you must go. Your in
tentions may have been good, but the
worst consequences often arise from the
best Of motives. Tell him to give me
8 quart"
The proprietor attempted to reason
with the fellow, d then tried to tear
himself away, but the tramp hung to
him.
Come, podner, quart"
Bill, said the proprietor, give this
fellow a quart of liquor"
Now you talk like 3 serious man OF
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-11-08
Jones of Nevada Had No Car Fare

Senator Jones, Of Nevada, was put of
8 street car In San Francisco recently
because he did not happen to have q
nickel In his pocket to pay his fare.
The story of the incident travelled
through the West and his friends, in a
spirit of humor and friendship, had q
gold-headed cane made, which con-
tanned in the handle a compartment
sufficiently large to store 100 scent
nickels The simple pressure of the
thumb releases q nickel and another
slips into place ready for use, like the
cartridges in q magazine gun. On the
handle was engraved United States
Senator J. P. Jones, with the best
wishes of his Utah friends" The cane
was formally presented TO the Senator
by Ex-Governor West, of Utah, in the
presence Of number of Senators and
Representatives. Senator Jones made
happy acknowledgment, in which he
suggested that ultimately the State of
Nevada and the Territory of Utah
would be consolidated. This suoOes-
ton Of the Nevada Senator'S embodies
an idea which is rapidly growing ~
Congress.-Chicago Inter Ocean.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-11-08
woMAN's INTUITION.
Nearly Always Right In Her Judg-
mant In Regard to Common
Things.

An old gentleman over seventy, came
into the city from his farm, without his
overcoat. The day turned chilly and
he was Obliged to forego his visit to-
the fair.
To friend who demonstrated with
him for going away from home thus I'M
prepared, he said: II thought it was
going to be warm; my wife told me&o
take my overcoat, but wouldn't.
Women have more sense than men
anyway"
A frank admission.
Women's good sense is said to come
from intuition; may it not be that
they are more close observers of little
things. One thing is certain, they are
apt to strike the nail on the head, in all
the ordinary problems Of life, more
frequently than the lords OF creation.
According to DR.. Alice Bennett,
who recently read paper on Br1ght's
disease before the Pennsylvania State
Medical Society, persons subject to
bilious attacks and sick headaches, who
have crawling sensations, like the flow
ing of water in the head, who are
tired all tie time and have unex-
planned attacks of sudden weakness,
may well be suspected of dangerous
tendencies in the direction of Bright's
disease"
The veteran newspaper correspond
emit, Joe Howard, of the New York
Press, in noting this statement. sug-
gests: Possibly Alice is correct in
her diagnosis, but why doesn't she give
some idea of treatment? know a man
who has been tired all the time for ten
years. Night before last he took two
doses of calomel and yesterday he
wished he hadn't"
A proper answer is found in the fol-
lowing letter of Mrs Davis, wife of Rev.
VIM. ]. Davis, of Basil, o., June 2lst,
1890:
81 do not hesitate to say that owe
my life to Warmers Safe Cure. had
constant hemorrhage from my kidneys
for more than five months. The ply
sicians could do nothing for me. My
husband spent hundreds OF dollars and
1 was not relieved. Twas under the
care of the most eminent medical men
in the State The hemorrhage ceased
before 1 had taken one bottle of the
Safe Cure. 1 can and do cheerfully
recommend it to all who are sufferers
of kidney troubles"