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Evening journal., 1890-03-11
ASSAULT AND BATTERY.
Three Such Cases Tried at City Court
This Morning,


At this mornings session Of Municipal
Court, Lea Collier was charged with
drunkenness The patrol wagon picked
him up at Fourth and Tatnall streets, un.
conscious He was fined 81 and costs;
Edward Mccartney, drunk, So and costs
Daniel Murphey, drunk. 81 and costs
Frank Murphey. drunk, Put him to
work cleaning out the cellar. and when
IL done let him go, said Judge Ball
Timothy Donahoe said he was suffering
from general debility, caused from ex-
posure, dismissed on payment of the
costs
John Duckery, alias Duckery Jones,
was charged with the larceny of set Of
harness. Officer Sherer testified that
the prisoner offered set Of harness for
sale In secondhand store, and as the
harness answered TO the description OF a
set which had been stolen, he arrested
Duckery. Thomas Slack testified that
he lived at Hare's Corner, and a set of
harness was stolen from his stable last
Tuesday night. He Identified the set of
harness as his own, and said II was worth
$50. John w. Thorn, employed on
Slack's farm, identified the harness
Duckery was held in $500 bail to answer
the charge Of larceny at the upper court.
George Draper charged with assault
and battery on Sarah Lewis on March 10,
said he did not know anything OF IL. Both
persons are colored. Sarah Lewis testi.
fed that George had the 'runnlng
drunks." He struck her and broke the
window lights. William Morris, colored,
testified that he heard Draper using pro
fame language Judge Ball sentenced
George Draper TO pay hne Of $50 and
costs and be imprisoned In the county
jail at New Castle for thirty days.
Edward Ross. colored. charged with
assault and battery on Elizabeth Raynor,
on march 10, pleaded not guilty. Officer
Charles w. Shultz testified that he heard
a disturbance In ahouse beyond Eleventh
street bridge, last night and was called
in TO arrest Ross for assaulting a woman.
The woman testified that Ross struck
her and chased her and struck ker again.
He had been living with her for nine
months. The man said that Elizabeth
struck him with bottle. Lizzie had been
over TO LaRue's house and had
been drinking Becky Moore testified
that Ross struck Lizzie. Elijah Viney
testified to the above facts The prisoner
stated that Elijah was jealous % him.
Then Elijah told story Of Lizzie's devo-
tion TO him while he WAS sick at Bellevue.
Judge Ball fined Ross so aad costs.
James Smith, colored, charged with
assault and battrey on Annie Irons,
eolored pleaded not guilty. She testi-
fed that she asked him for the money
she had paid TO get him out Of the hall
three Sundays ago. He said he would
not pay her, and swore at and struck her
in the face He was held In $50 bail
until tomorrow morning.
Evening journal., 1890-03-11
boATs FoR LIE oRINoco.
j. Archie Taylor and Ten Men Leave To
Day for south America.


bay for south America.
Mr.. ]. Archie Taylor Of the Pusey and
Jones Company, lett here this morning
for New York, and tomorrow will
sail from Brooklyn, in the steamship
Coban, "of the Trinidad line Of steam
ers'' for Port Of Spain, Island Of Trini-
dad. When there he will superintend
the erection Of two steamboats, built by
the Pusey and Jones Company.
The size of these boats, respectively,
is about 1876 feet and 40 feet, and when
delivered by the firm to the owners will
be fully equipped for carrying passengers
and freight on the 0rinoco river.
Mr.. Taylor takes with him ten first.
class mechanics from the same firm, and
expects to be gone about four months.
The knock-downs slowed on the schooner
Annie Lord sailed for Trinidad on Thurs
day last, and will probably arrive there at
the same time as Mr. Taylor and his
men.
The names Of the ten men who will
accompany Mr.. Taylor and start to New
York tomorrow are: William II. Todd
Thomas Kenney, Mitchell Camaugh
Daniel Maloney, J. McNulty, Alexander
Casey, Frank Thompson. Joseph Carruth-
ers, Ramona Enfenag, William Ii,
Murphy.
Evening journal., 1890-03-11
TEN YEARS OF BLISS.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles T.. Evans Celebrate
Their Wedding Anniversary.

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles e. Evans Celebrate
Their Wedding Anniversary.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Evans of
No. 1014 Spruce street celebrated the
tenth anniversary Of their wedding, at
their home, last evening. The house was
crowded with the friends and relatives of
Mr.. and Mrs. Evans. and all those
present declared that they had never
spent more pleasant evening. Heals
orchestra, which was present, discoursed
music, and several vocal solos were
rendered by some of the guests.
Dancing and social games were lndulged
in and at midnight, refreshments were
served. At an early heur this morning
the happy gathering dispersed. Among
those present were; James M. Thomas
and wife, James Heal and wife, James M.
Dickerson, Andrew Fulmele and wife,
Charles A. Bourbon and wife,
Reese Pyle and wife, Ferdinand
Chairs and wife, Richard Smith and
wife, Michael Burke and wife,
Daniel Klund and wife, Thomas King
and wife, Edward Benix and wife, Elijah
Higgins and wife, Mrs. Mary Hollings-
worth, the Misses Lille Pennell, Rosa
Cook, Matte Higgins, Mamie Cook,
Lille King, Emma Dougherty, Orieon
Evans, Thomas Brown, Amos Hahn, John
w Crow, Jacob Higgins and James
Burton Tucker and Mrs. Nellie Davis,
and Frank Greenwood of Philadelphia.
Evening journal., 1890-03-11

the Public Building Committee Of City
Council stating that the board could re-
main in the present quarters by paying
$3.50 rental per year, as that was the cost
of room for the city solicitor.
That is SO for each meeting night.
DIR Shortlidge suggested that the city
solicitor be invited to room in the room
S. r. Smith thought that as the board
had used the room free Of rent for years
it ought to remain there free Of rent in
the future.
Dr. Morgan stated that City Solicitor
Turner did not want the room, and be
did not think that the board should pay
such high rent.
Mr. Smith thought that the people OF
Wilmington did not desire the board to
pay the office rent Of the city solicitor
MIR Bailey moved that the matter be laid
on the table until June. Mr.. Trump said
that he was glad the board could remain
where 1t was, but favored the making OF
lower terms Of rent. Dr. Morgan said
that he believed the matter came from
some one who had spite against the
board
Joseph Pyle moved that II be referred
back to the committee with the addition OF
the president, and they shall confer
with the Committee of City Council. The
motion was carried.
School No. - received 81 for repairs,
No. 10 received permission to alter desks
and to buy counting table for $l2.
Chairman S. Redmond Smith invited
the the members of the board and their
friends to visit the Manual Training
School on Friday afternoon, between
and and o'clock.
The following bills were passed ]. v.
Cornell, g. so; s. II. Chadwick. $2.10i
Duncan Bros, $1917; j. & J. N. Har.
man, 81; Mercantile Printing Company,
So go; Eds Hirst, $3.50; Charles
Heebner, 81 80; II. A Roop, 80; j.
e. Grubb. $77. 90; Cleaver and Hearn
Manufacturing Company, &24 AZ; G. j.
H. Beckett, $3.50; William LRwton,
80 81 L. G. Kent, $54 43; Kate Corbit,
$1613: G. f. Thomas & Co 81, ,4SO.77.
Evening journal., 1890-03-11
srpnort ror wIaow and orphan.

Judge George V. Nickel, the founder Of
the Improved Order of Heptasophs,
arrived IN the city yesterday, and is
stopping at the Delaware House. The
object Of his visit is to recruit the men,
bership here and add to the mem bership Of
Wilmington Conclave No. %, which local
organization has now a membership of
nearly one hundred. The Judge has a
dispensation to confer the degree Of the
order on all acceptable applicants uncere-
moniously, without obliging the candi-
date to appear In open meeting for
that purpose, and to place them
in good standing in the
briefest possible time and without ex.
tended formality. This endowment order.
that pays to the beneficiary Of a deceased
member from one to Eve thousand dollars
in cash, is one of the foremost of the
day, and the conelave in this city is con
posed of some of our finest citizens. a
number of whom greeted that gentleman
last night at their hall, Ninth and Mar
ket streets, where the regular
meetings are held. His presence
in Wilmington affords an opportunity to
our eltizents to connect themselves with
this prominent order and he will remain
among us some days for the purpose Of
receiving, on the recommendations Of
those who are now members. such ap-
plicants as may present themselves
between the ages Of 2l and So years, and
are duly qualified to Join.
Evening journal., 1890-03-11
CITY NEWS IN aRlEE.

Ten small boys were reprimanded by
Judge Ball last evening for disorderly
conduct and abusive language toward
Mrs. Mary Hsnway, Sixth and Church
streets.
H. B. Griffith, the newly elected third
assistant engineer of the City Surveying
Department, eported for duty yesterday.
New furniture for the department has
arrived.
Sheriff Allen sold the personal prop
erty of DIR. George w. Mann, Ninth and
Pine streets,k this morning to w. 5.
Hilles, Esq, who represented DR.. Mann's
father, for $40.
At the Healdmoor Rifle Range yester
day K. ]. Darlington won the pistol
match at fifty yards and Howard Simp.
son won the Diamond State match with
rifles at 200 yards.
The choir of West Presbyterian Church
will give select concert tonight, in
which Miss Kate Currinder, e. n. zim.
norman, Mrs. John Brown, L, T. Wilson
and others viii take part.
Evening journal., 1890-03-11
Company F,s Annirsrsarr.

Company F, Postles Rifles, N. G. d 4,
celebrated its tenth anniversary in the
armory, in the Masonic Temple last
night. The exercises Of the evening
were opened by Captain William F. Con-
don, who. after a brief address intro
duced Senator John P. Donahoe The SEN
ator's remarks were heartily applauded.
A humorous speech was made by
Colonel Cody Anfenger of the
Freie Presse. Several selections
were sung by members of the company
Lieutenant William Hawkins read a
sketch Of the company Captain Condor
presented gold badge to him as the only
man present OF the original membership.
Addresses were also made by Frank w.
Harold and Frank McSorley. At the con
clusion Of the entertainment supper was
served at Gardner's restaurant.
Evening journal., 1890-03-11
pucKERY HELD FOR COURT.
witnesses Testify That He Took the
DrawbOsrd In a Game OF Stud Poker.

witnesses Testify That He Took the
4 DrawbOsrd in a Game Of Stud Poker.
John Duckery, colored, was charged
with being concerned in interest in keep
ing gaming table .on February 16 and
at divers other times. The games were
played in the stable in the rear of j. B
Springer's agricultural establishment at
Front and Tatnall streets.
City Solicitor Henry Clay Turner told
each witness if he made any false state
ments and was found out he would be
indicted for perjury. All the witnesses
were colored, and it was like drawing
tacks to get their testimony.
Howard Rice testified that he had been
IN the stable and played stud poker
there On Sunday, February 16, John
Duckery, Edward Petty, Alfred Bell,
Alfred Gustis and John w. Houston were
playing stud poker, but no drawboard
was taken. The table was blanket laid
on straw The ante was 81 cents, no
limit; each man made his own change
Edward Petty testified that he played
stud poker there, but saw no one taking
the drawboard. Mr.. Turner asked him if
he was present at a conference of wit
nesses in the case he said he was not.
Mr.. Turner asked him whether the wit
nt6otH Hdu nob utClutu 10 etduu iOEblubI
to keep quiet on the matter Petty said
he knew nothing of such an arrange
ment
John w. Houston was there on Febru-
airy 16 and % On the sixteenth all the
above mentioned men were there.
WHO took the drawbOard?" asked Mr.
Turner.
"Duckery, ans gered the witness.
How much did he take?'
Five or ten cents, don't know
which. +"
Have you been approached by any
one concerning your testimony in this
cass2"
''No, sir"
"Did you hear Of any meeting for an
agreement concerning testimony"
mo, SIR"
Edward Sharper testi fed that be was
in the place on February 16.
WHO took the draw boardl'
"Duckery was the only man l saw take
Were Howard Rice and Edward Petty
playing2"
Rice was playing and Petty was
present. although he might not have
been playing2'
did Duckery take out the draw board
in full view of all the players2"
Il don't know whether they saw it,
but l did"
"Did Rice get broker"
Il don't know.
"Did anyone get brokei"
Eyes sir.
"Whop
Me"
ut must have been a game of hard
luck to break you, said Mr. Turner.
William Henry Anderson testified that
he was there on Sunday, February 16
duly" sober. but saw no one take tn,
draw board. The game lasted two hours
Witness climbed over the fence to ge'
into the stable, having heard from viii
liam Loper that game was in progress
William, who was among the spectator
of the trial was brought inside. Witness
was there twice and got broke" twice.
William Loper testified that he playe,
there in January, but no draw board wa
taken. He had not played there since
because of personal difficulty between
him and some of the players.
Judge Ball said that the charge O
being concerned in interest in keeping
gaming table had been proven, although
he believed Duckery was but a stool
pigeon for other persons He held Duck
cry in 81, 600 bail for the higher court
The witnesses were held in the sum 0
5000 each to appear at that time.
Evening journal., 1890-03-11
Hermann Lodge Feasts.

The new lodge room of Hermann Lodge,
/. o. o. f., was to have been dedicated
last night. but. owing to the enforced
absence Of the Grand Lodge, the cere.
monies were deferred. A most enjoyable
evening was spent, however, as refresh
ments were served and speeches were
made until late hour Those who par
ticipated in the exercises were: NJ w.
G. Z. of Delaware, r. Burton, Jr. p. G..
G. r. to S. G. L., David Downs; Edwin
G. Burton OF Asylum Lodge, No. 90
Isaac Mundorf, Frankford, No. 8; William
Simmons, Hope. No. 21. and John W.
Rea. Robert Burns and H. w. Quimby Of
Columbia. No. 26.
Evening journal., 1890-03-11
nnr Rnse RnlI clnI.

The stockholders Of the Wilmington
Base Ball Club held a meeting at ]. J..
Mullins restaurant, yesterday afternoon.
The outlook is favorable. Since the new
series of stock was issued on Saturday
$500 have heen subscribed and eleven
new stockholders added. Stock may be
purchased through any of the present
holders.
Contractor Fahey began hauling
lumber to the site Of the new base bail
grounds to-day. He will first enclose the
grounds; then the little grading necessary
will be done, and the work on the grand
stand commenced. He expects to have
everything completed by March 2S, thus
giving the club several days for practice.
Friends School Base Ball Club played
picked nine on Prices farm yesterday
afternoon and was defeated; score 12
to
Evening journal., 1890-03-11


The proper officers were authorized to
draw on City Council for the monthly
appropriation. Another payment Of
81, 500, the last in favor of the contractor
for school building No. 25, was ordered
drawn. On motion of Joseph Pyle, the
board requested the Street and Sewer
Department to open the streets near
school No 25.
School presented the following report,
which was read with great difficulty BY
Secretary Jones, who had to receive as
sistance from S. Redmond Smith.
To the President and Members of the
Board of Public Education of Whining.
ton, Del.
GENTLEMEN: Your Committee on
Manual Training respectfully report that
the introduction of the wood and metal
working departments of manual training
at the High School has been attended
with the most beneficial results. 1t has
given greater stimulus to study in all
branches, awakened desire for instruc-
tion and quickened the mental operations
Of the pupils in a marked degree
The increase of pupils at the High
/ School for the February promotions has
been large, with probably greater gains
in the future and smaller loss from with
drawals Of pupils than heretofore. This
has caused pressure on the workshop
which they are unable to meet, more
pupils being entitled to instruction in
those departments than can be accommo-
dated therein.
In view of these facts and Of the re-
/ cognized Importance Of the work, your
1
be authorized to expend a sum not ex-
ceeding So, 900 in fitting up blacksmith
l shop and monlder's shop in the basement
of the High School and supplying the
necessary forges and appliances therein,
and in the purchase Of four wood lathes
for the wood making department, and
| six lathes, a planer and drill press for the
metal working department with the re-
/ quisite motor, shafting and betting.
rs. r. SMITH,
SAMUEL N TRUMP,
"E. g. SHORTLTDGE,
CHARLES BAIRD,
Committee.
S. Redmond Smith said that he did
not think it was necessary to prove that
the additions were needed. There are
now seventeen pupils more than can be
II
should have something to look forward
to. Joseph Pyle, the fnancier of the
board estimated that the board could
afford the expenditure and he was heartily
in accord with the project Dr. Morgan
said that at first he was opposed to the
manual training school, but he now
favored it as splendid auxiliary educa-
| tiOn.
The report was adopted and the re
/ quest granted
Department Commander Samuel T.
Lewis Of the g. A. r. proposed, through
the president, to give flag to school
No. 1. On motion of S. Il. Baynard, /
committee Of three was directed to b.
appointed to make arrangements foi
receiving the flag.
Samuel a. Baynard, John R. Hart
man and AbRer Bailey were appointed
a committee TO arrange for receiving thu
fag from Jhe &. AtR.
A communication was received froE
Evening journal., 1890-03-11
MEMeERs, REcEPTIoN.
The Young Mems Christian Asso cia-
tions Pleasing Entertainment.

The Young Mems Christian Asso cia-
tion's Pleasing Entertainment
The Young Mems Christian Associa-
tion gave a reception to its members IN
Association Hall No. 1907 Market street,
last evening. The program was the best
ever given by the association, and in
cluded the following members: Piano
duet. Misses Lore and Cowperthwaite
vocal solo, Mrs White cornet solo, w. f.
Fester; vocal solo, Miss Belin; selections
Wilmington Banjo Club; recitation, X.
Woodward piano solo, Miss Lore; vocal
solo, Miss Belin; selections, Wilmington
Banjo Club
Each selection was excellent and en-
cored, and at the end vote Of thanks
was tenedred to the participants.
The athletic members Of the associa.
tion gave an exercise in the gymna
sium to music by the Banjo Club. The
reception was in charge of the following
subcommittee John w. Barr, John w.
Lawton, Jr., Il. E, Stautfer and E. F.
Religion
Evening journal., 1890-03-11
personal PARAGRAPHS.

II. C. Pickels, receiver of public
moneys, is in New Mexico
Miss Mary Dural of Seaford visited
relatives in Georgetown on Sunday.
Charles Cannon of Salt Lake City,
Utah. is visiting friends in this city.
Miss Beatrice Records of Georgetown
has been visiting her parents in Sea-
ford.
Bishop Coleman heard Senator Hig-
ginss maiden speech in the Senate yes
terday.
Misses Burtie Layton and Emma Morris
of Millsboro, are visiting friends in
Georgetown.
William c. Creveil, superintendent Of
the Fleischman Yeast Cake Company Ii
making a short visit to his friend VIII
liam w. Walker.
Evening journal., 1890-03-11
TIE RoLTER,s TICKET.
Robinson of the Fame Hose for Chief
Engineer of the Fire Department.

Engineer of the Fire Department.
The boiling fremeu held convention
at the Reliance Engine House last night
and nominated the following candidates
For chief engineer, E. A. Robinson Of the
Fame Hose Company; first as
sistant, James +. Kane of
the Reliance Company; second assistant,
William T. Green Of the Weccacoe Com
pany. The representives of the Delaware,
Reliance and Weccacoe and the dissatis-
fed faction of the Fame Hose were pres
ent. The regular nominees were made
by the the remaining companies and the
majority of the Fame Hose, forming the
combination.
The combination is not worried about
the outcome of the contest, for it will
win, unless the companies in it break
their promise. The combination has
three companies solid, and the other the
Fame Hose, almost as good, for it has the
faction of that company which possesses
the seal No action is official unless the
seal Of the company making it is upon it,
The outlook is that either the combi-
nation will elect two candidates OF there
will be tie. The latter contingency will
be perfectly satisfactory to the Relianc'
Company, for as the election will then bl
made by Council, James F. Kane of TIN
Reliance Company may be the next chic
| engineer
Evening journal., 1890-03-11
TWO ACCIDENTS.
w. X. Brooks Wounded by a Circular
saw-George Jones rails.

saw-George Jones rails.
Special Correspondence EVENING JOURNAL.
CHRISTIAN, March 11-Willlam X
Brooks met with serious accident late
yesterday afternoon, at his home, near
Salem. He was saving wood with cir
cular saw, when the saw caught his
hand, almost severing one finger and
tearing the flesh from the bone Of
another and maxi az a very ugly wound
DR.. Peters was summoned and rendered
surgical assistance The accident hap
pened about $50 o'clock, just as he was
finishing work.
Miss Rachel Appleby, who was taken
suddenly III at her home on Sunday is
still in q serious condition. She is under
the treatment of DR.. Springer.
George Jones, while walking through
Platt's saw mill on Sunday morning fell
astride Of board, dangerously injuring
himself 1t is similar to the case Of A.,
g. Webber. who met with the same kind
Of an accident last summer. Mr.. Jones
was sent to the Delaware Hospital, where
he will undergo a severe surgical opera
tion. Il is hardly likely that he will get
better, as he is an old man and has not
been in a healthy condition for several
wears
Evening journal., 1890-03-11
BOARD OF EDUCATION.
GREAT DEAL or BUSINESS TRANS
ACTED LAST NIGHT.

Bids for Fire Escapes s-Miss Lewis Trans
ferred- Additions to the Manu- al Train
ing school Council wants Room Rent,
But Ask too Much -Bms Passed.
The Board OF Public Education held it's
bi-weekly meeting last night and nearly
all the members were present. President
Charles Baird presided Many visitors
We're present, including A. H. Berlin,
principal of the High School William
Foulk, contractor and builder, and a
former member Of the board Joseph
Hilles and others.
The ten minutes of preliminary exer-
cises were closed by the presentation OF
of the reports Of the standing com
mittees.
The Committee on Accounts presented
the following report, which was adopted
Pay roll Of teachers, 81, OPS 04; officers
and janitors, $S52 49, miscellaneous bills,
81. 7Oo. 90 for the month January II to
February IA.
The Committee on Fire Escapes re.
ported the receipt of proposals, as
follows Brown & Eckman, No. 3, $S93
No. 8, sl,S47 No. TO- 1.349; No. II,
81, ,339; No. IA, 81. 357; William J. Hall.
So bhN cNhoOA0l ~ DtAuDEh AIDB
Works, No. 2, 81, ,070; 8, $3.50; Z, $1.070i
Gutter q erridge-No. 2, $91432; No.
No. 1S, $215 "a; No. 23: STAG. 40; Phi
lemma Chandler-No. 8. $500; No :.
81, 400; 10, 81 400; II, 81, 490; ID, 81, 400
David Petit & Co., No. 2, 81. 900; No. 6,
1854; No. Z, 1890; No. 0, $4s8. 80;
No 10 coax. NJ 90 efoo so 20 oot
William H. Foulk, No. 8, 1886; No. 8,
1919; No 10, $3.50; No. ii, 1873
No, IA, $1,319; Albanus L.::.smith &
Co., Philadelphia, No. 3. $7e4
No. 8. s424; No, 4 s7ss; No. 0. $sis;
No. 13, $l9s; No. %, $lSs; total, $2. $50
Fred. Holman-Nos 9, 6, z. 8, 1S, 23,
81 9S4. On motion of DR.. Morgan, the
bids were referred to the Committee on
Fire Escapes.
The Committee on Twelfth Ward
School reported that two coats Of plaster
had been placed on the school, and ex-
pected it to be done by May. The Com
mittee on Teachers presented the follow
ing report, which was carried unani.
mously:
Your Committee on Teachers respect.
fully recommendsthat Miss Frances r..
Lewis be transferred from the position of
first assistant in school No. l6 to the
charge of school No. % at a salary of
1855 per annum.
That Miss Mary Dover, Miss Medora
E. Bailey and Miss Alice G. Baldwin be
each promoted one place in school No. 16,
Miss Mary Fairweather be made assistant
principal in the primary department of
that school and each teacher below her
be promoted one place in that school.
That Miss Rhoda Robinson be transferred
from No % to the lowest position in
No. 18."
The treasurer submitted the regular
monthly report for the month ending
February %. 1890: