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Evening journal., 1890-03-25
NONRESIDENT CONTRACTORS.
The Builders' Exchange Brings suit
AgainAt y. Carey aud Prnrnnk 4 sailor.

The BuiIders' Exchange Brings Suit
Against j. Carev and Peacock 4 sailor.
An Important point Of law was tested
before Squire Smith this morning. The
Builders Exchange brought suit against
John Carey, of Baltimore, who is repair.
ing st. Peters Church and Peacock &
Sailor, Of Philadelphia, sub-contractors.
who are building the Academy Of Music.
Chapter "a, volume IA, Laws of Della
ware, sets forth that on.ressdent con-
tractors or builders doing work In this
city, must on or before the first day of
June appear before the clerk of the peace
and on the payment of 1910
per 800 on the aggregate cost Of the
work receive license for one year.
This the defendant contractors had
failed to do, and hence the action was
brought by the exchange. President
Winslow and twelve members of the ex-
change appeared at the 'squire's office at
10 o'clock and q short time after the
defendants arrived the cases were settled,
the latter paying the costs. and proceed
ing with committee from the exchange,
TO the Court House where the necessary
licenses we're obtained.
Evening journal., 1890-03-25
LAST EDITION
MUNICIPAL COURT.
Alexander Turner Receives y Severe
Sentence.

Alexander Turner Receives q Severe
Sentence.
Municipal Court convened at 91o
o'clock this morning. Deputy Attorney.
General Thomas Davis occupied a seat on
the bench with Judge Ball. Owen gHar.
man, drunk, whose case was continued
from last evening, was discharged. John
Brown. colored, Sergeant Tucker. 81 and
costs Alexander Turner. colcred was
placed in the dock, charged with assault
and battery on Elizabeth Freeman.
with whom he boards on Fifth
street below Church. Mrs. Free.
man, middle aged colored
woman limped up to the stand testified
that Turner entered the house intoxica-
ted, and began to quarrel about the vic
tuals. She was not in the bsst Of humor
and answered him sharply. His blasphe-
nous language finally became so unbear-
able that she ordered him to leave the
house. This he refused to do, and she
gathered up a basin full Of hot dish
water Hand proceeded to drive him from
the place. He fed as far as the gate
where he grasped crutch, which is used
by her son, who has broken leg, and
struck her several times, breaking hsr
left wrist aud causing a confusion on her
head.
The crutch, broken into several pieces
was here exhibited The prisoner con-
Quoted his own defence and asked the
witness if she was not intoxicated at the
time, to which she answered in the neg.
ative. He asked her if she did not in.
tend to scald him with the water, which
she quickly admitted. William Sudler
was called but did not answer to his
name. Officer Updyke was sworn and
stated that he was called into the house
yesterday afternoon and found the
woman was badly hurt. She described
her assailant snd the direction in which
he had gone. He overlook the prisoner
in a short time aad took him to the
house, where he was identified. The
officer returned to the house, secured the
crutch and inquired into the prisoner 8
reputation, which he found to be an un-
enviable one.
Turner made statement, saving that
he had been employed in the Diamond
State Rolling Mills for seven years, and
could get the best of recommendation
from the officials there. He admitted
that he was intoxicated and boisterous,
but had never before been in tronble or
arrested Mrs. Freeman ran me with a
basin of scalding water, and I grabbed
the crutch to knock the basin from her
hands She threw up her arm, and that
Is how her wrist was broken"
Judge Ball said that he must have
struck some powerful blows to have
broken the crutch, which is of ash wood.
The prisoner was sentenced to pay a 6ne
of $50 and costs and be imprisoned In chs
county Jail at New Castle for one wear.
Ida Evans, a we'll dressed young woman
was brought into court. charged with
keeping house of ill-fame at No. 21s
West Third street. What Say you
guilty or not guiltyg" was asked her
Guilty" was the reply. She was fin eC
$50 and costs. Court then adjourned.
Evening journal., 1890-03-25
CITY NEWS IN Brief.

Measles are prevalent in the Seventh
ward.
Another safe was put into the Central
Bank Building, Filth ana Market streets
this morning.
A number Of persons from Philadel-
phia and Chester attended the funeral Of
John T. Kelly yesterday.
Lenape Tribe, No. 6, /. o. r. NJ. will
celebrate it's twenty-second anniversary
in the odd Fellows Hall, on Friday even.
ing.
Postmaster Taylor reports that the
post Office has received a lot of postal
cards from Philadelphia and can supply
all demands.
The Newport Women's Christian Tenn
perance Union, will give a supper in its
reading rooms on Saturday evening next,
from to 10 o'clock
The Ladies' Aid Society of Calvary
Church met in the lecture room Of the
church this afternoon, at $50 o'clock,
with full attendance
Father Richards of the Sacred Heart
Church viii leave for Cape Charles Citv
Immediately after Easteri sfor another
week of missionary work.
Harlan E. Smith anewsboy, was bitten
by a large shepherd dog the property Of
George w. Mckay, a cigar storekeeper
at No COS jefferson street.
John Maughan Of Upland, Pa. while
in this city with the Sons Of St George
oa Saturday evening, fell on a stairway
and fractured his shoulder blade.
The Charity Ball manae gers held meet
ing yesterday afterdoon at the residence
of Mrs. James G. Knowles. and made
arrangements for the distribution of
tickets.
B.F. Townsend, the Seventh and Ship
lev streets real estate dealer, will hold a
public sale of building lots on Saturday
afternoon in the western part Of ths city.
The location Of the lots and the time of
the sale. will be found In the advertising
columns.
Evening journal., 1890-03-25
MOVING DAY
Many Moying-WhY They Are Moving.
How They May Get Their MaII.

Many Moying-WhY They Are Moving.
How They May Get Their B1aiI.
This is Moving Day. Most persons who
move, have moved before this day, and
those who have neglected to move, must
do so now. The sky has been threatening
rain, bat mp to Q 80 o'clock, there was no
wetting OF household goods.
The rickety furniture car, with its
ricketier horse, ratified drearily new
houswordd and matters were topsy -turvy
In sundry houses
The cold mar" stayed at home from
workand helped to move, acting as draw
horse. piano mover and crockeryman at
various times.
The real estate dealers say thatgEthere
is more moving this year than fbefore.
simply because there are more families
living here.
One real estate man stated the follow
ing reasons as a few which cause people
to change their residences:
To get nearer work.
For healthier location
For economy.
Because increase in family requires
more room
Do not like the old place, and incident.
ally, never will be suited.
40 escape paying rent Tor the old house
on which there Is three months bal
ance. Under this bead they are apt to be
sold out before they can skip the town
The moving Of SO many families has
caused trouble tc the letter carriers, but
It will be worse tomorrow. Letters ad.
dressed to persons to-day will probably
reach them, because even if they have
moved from their old location. someone
Of the family is generally left in charge.
But no trace Will be found Tomorrow.
If persons viii send their old and new
addresses to the post office, no delay will
result
Messrs. Mckee and Dougherty, collec.
tors of taxes, will remove their Office to
rooms Nos z and 3 Exchange Building,
tomorrow
Leases for city wharves 60 Einto effect
to-day for three years The only change
Is IN the French street wharf from G. w.
Bush Ions to Council Imam Chambers.
Evening journal., 1890-03-25
coal Dealers Diaer.

There were no later developments in
the coal war to-day. The Charles War.
ner Company and the George w. Bush &
Sons Company sold at S4 so per ton
as yesterday. and the orders re.
ceived by them were ESQ numerous that
all could not be attended TO The
Coombs Coal Company quoted al grades
at 50 which is lower than any Of the
other smaller dealers. The highest prices
heard of were received by Wilson & Co.,
Fourth street wharf, who sold coal
ali day Yesterday at S5. 75 and S6 per
ton. They received the same prices to.
day, and sold fonr tons at SO. The
Smaller firms claim that the cut can
not lasu very long. as it was only done
TO whipe them out OF existence.
Evening journal., 1890-03-25
Onee AIore and Forererl

To stay and offer to my many friends
and the public in general Of Wilmington
and vicinity. / am here once more.
Meyer Meyers will open on Saturday,
March 20, with fine selected stock Of
Mems, Boys and Childrens Clothing
Gents Furnishing Goods in general at
prices that viii astonish the ones now
paid in this market and others We win
do our utmost to maintain yOnr patron
age bv offering the greatest bargains
ever heard of, and everything sold must
be as represented. To introduce new
business / viii present each new customer
with handsome present in memento of
my return to Wilmington, where shall
be pleased TO dress all in the latest styles
and best quality Of goods at price-low
NJ. Meyers, 406 Market street, Whining.
t0n Del
Evening journal., 1890-03-25
Presbrterian Alllance.

The Presbyterian Alliance held its reg
ular weekly meeting in West Presby-
terian Church. last night. There was a
good attendance. No papers were read,
but the members discussed the papers
read at previous sessions Of the Alliance
The speakers showed wide divergence
Of opinion. Ii was intended to take a
vote on the sentiment of the alliance, but
as the members had not concluded speak
ing at late hour, the session adjourned
until next Monday night when it will
meet at the same place and vote will be
taken.
Evening journal., 1890-03-25
COURT OF cHANcERY.
Chancery List Disposed of-DoughtoH VS..
Staats Argued To-day.

The Court OF Chancery, March term,
opened yesterday with Chancellor Sauis'
bury and Judge Grubb on the bench.
The cases on the chancery list were
disposed of as follows: Mary K. Bickts
VS.. William Bright, TO be settled before
the next term of court; Delaware
Baird and c. o. Baird VS.. the Delaware
before the court at Dover; Henry Sim
mons VS.. Ann Simmons, to be
heard al Dover; James Shearer VS..
Hugh G. Smith, to be heard at
Dover Joseph r. Tantum VS.. Jacob f.
Frantz, TO be disposed of at or before the
next term OF court or dismissed; William
johnson VS.. John A. Wilson, same; Vic
tor Lord vs. Peoples National Bank, 30
be heard at Dover; Benjamin +. Clyde
vs.. Henry L. Churchman, to be heard
at Dover on July 1; Hannah Booth
VS.. Samuel Guthrie, to be heard
tomorrow; James N. Vandegrift, exec
utor, VS.. Emma Clark, trustee. to be
argued; Richard ]. Allen VS.. Milford Gas
Light Company, passed; John Claim vs..
M. Il. Lichtenstein, rule returnable trst
Monday in june David AZ. Mcfarland,
trustee, VS.. Samuel w. Taylor, argued
William A. Winford VS.. William l.. Rey-
nolds. answer to be filed in two months
Wyndam H. Stokes VS.. Daniel Farra,
trustee, passed; John w. DoughteR vs..
William H. Stats, to be argued
Joseph 81. Bonsall VS.. Thomas Pick
ering. settled; Francis w. Hyatt, vs..
William Polk, to be heard to-day
Mechanics Loan Association VS.. James
and Webb Printing Company, answer to
be filed by May 1; Sarah B. Conrow,
minor VS.. Sarah B. Conrow, passed IsaaC
T. Chamberlain VS.. Levi Miller, passed
Clark Thomas & Co. vs.. G. ]. II. Beckett,
passed.
Chancellor Willard Salisbury sat IL
chancery this morning and chattec
with the lawyers until the case
of John w. Doughten vs.. Will
liam H. Stats was taken up foI
argument. Benjamin Nields, Esq.
represented Doughten, and Frank Biggi
and John Il. Rodney, Esqs., represented
Stsats.
Mr. Nields stated that by certain viii
81, 900 had been left in trustee for two
children, of whom John w Doughter
was the guardian, having been appointed
by the Orphans Court. William II
Staats became trustee OF the fund undel
the will.
Doughten asks that Stats either Civ
security for the money, or that 1t b
placed In trust in the Security Trust an,
Safe Deposit Company or some othe
trust company.
Evening journal., 1890-03-25
Levy Court and the Petition.

Levy Court reconvened at 10. 30 o'clock
this morning and transacted the routine
business .sof transferring property and
placing names on the assessment list.
The committee TO examine into the ques-
tion Of the cost of the maintenance in
New Castle Jail and neighboring
prissns presented no report.
The Every Evenings petitions to lower
the food rate were taken up late in the
session. After the reading of some Of
them the court adjourned until this
afternoon. when they win be concluded.
The committee will probably present its
report then.
Evening journal., 1890-03-25
sons of lhe Rerolniinn.

The Delaware Society, Sons Of the
American Revolution, held an important
meeting in the parlors of the Clayton
House, last evening. The committee on
bylaws reported progress and was con
tinued. Milo w. Locke was elected
treasurer, and Rev. DR.. T. G. Littell
chaplain Of the society. Rev Dr. Littell,
Spotswood Garland. Esq, A. J. Wood
man, Peter B. Ayars aud Milo w. Locke
were appointed to arrange for and take
full charge Of public meeting, to be
held some evening in the near future.
Evening journal., 1890-03-25
uannfv Refnrm.

The meeting at the Young Mems
Democratic Club rooms No. .Sl2 Market
street, will be addressed to morrow
svening, at o'clock, by Messrs. E. r.
Cochran and Henry c. Nowland Of Mid
dletown. These gentleman are thor
oughly conversant with the county gov
ernment, and they viii make valuable
suggestions for reform. The rooms will
be open TO the public, SO that all who
take an interest in the discussion of the
proposed reforms should attend.
Evening journal., 1890-03-25
The snsnantah Rnrrlar-

Eugene Macheret, the young man sus
peeted Of robbing the jewelry stores Of
Edgar P. FontRine, Poeomoke City, Md
II. H. Story, Landenburg, Pa, and
others and in whose possession the
stolen goods were found, is still confined
at the City Hall. he has been removed
to a cell in the second story, where he
receives many callers.
Evening journal., 1890-03-25
oontaretor for the IntereentIne sawe1

John Jacoby Of Bridgeport. Conn, ar
rived in this city yesterday afternoon
and registered at the Central Hotel He
is preparing his security for the inter.
cepting sewer contract which has been
awarded to him. He will put a large
force Of men to work at the FIRST Of next
month and will push the building Of the
sewer. He expects to complete it easily
within the time specified, seven months
Evening journal., 1890-03-25

NOTICE., HIETT GRAHAM, THE
IN owner of the house situated on the
northeast corner Of Pearl and Delaware
streets, New Castle, In School District No. AS,
New Castle hundred. county Of New Castle
and State Of Delaware, in compliance with
the requirements Of the acts Of the General
Assembly In such case made ana provided. do
hereby give notice that | shall apply in
writing to the Court Of General Sessions 81
the Peace and Jail Delivery of the State Of
Delaware, in and for New Castle county, on
Monday, the l2th day Of May 1880 being the
next term of said Court. for license for said
house as an inn or tavern, for the sale therein
Of Intoxicating liquors in less quantities than
one quart. TO be drunk on the premises. and
the following respectable citizens and sub
stantial freeholders Of said school district
recommend the said application. viz;
hiram X. BOrie, Nm. Herbert,
John Kelly. ~. Il. Chase,
Joseph Farley. ~ Bouiden,
"a II. Padberg John y. Blount.
VIM. W. simpson, John VI. Nallette,
geo. Rocket, John Thompson,
James II. Mllmot. Jno. f. Campbe,
Daniel X. Wolf. VIM. III, Terry.
HlETT GRAHAM.
Evening journal., 1890-03-25
Colonel Norton's Molher Deaa.

Mrs. Mary A Lamb. 67 years old, the
mother Of Colonel William A. Norton,
eied at her home in Philadelphia, on
sunday OF dropsy. She will be buried in
hiverview Cemetery on Thursday.
Evening journal., 1890-03-25
rnrdlnal GIhhnns AL Ientnre.

Cardinal Gibbons Of Baltimore will de-
liver an address in the Opera House, on
Sunday afternoon, April Is, for the ben
eft Of st. Patrick's r. G. Church.
Evening journal., 1890-03-25
Explorlur the wnd. d Alaska.

Stanly is to have rival An explor-
ing expedition is just starting for the
interior Of Alaska. II Is sent out by
Messrs. Arkell q Harrison, proprietors OF
Frank Leslies Illustrated Newspaper
The same enterprising publication offers
prizes Of $500 Photographic camera and
$50 Kodak to the amateur photogra-
piers who shall send to it the most artis-
tic specimens of their work. Frank
Leslie's this week portrsys vividly the
cruelties practiced on United States ma
rines. Views in Bloomington, ILL.,, and
Hannibal, Mo-, are special features. The
pictures are all first class
Evening journal., 1890-03-25

PENNIES AND SMALL CHsNGE cam
BIZ HAD at THE COUNTING Ro0M OF
TIE HvEHINa J01RNAE.
Evening journal., 1890-03-25

NOTICE., WILLIAM E WOODWARD,
IN the owner and occupant Of the house
situated az No. 6l5 Shipley street, in the Fifth
ward in the ity Of Wilmington county of New
Castle and State Of Delaware. IN compliance
with the requirements OF the acts OF the Gem
eral Assembly In such case made and provided,
do hereby give notice that shall apply In writ
lug to the Court Of General Sessions of the
Peace ana Jail Delivery of the State OF Dela-
ware, in and for New Castle county. on MON
DAY, the 18th day Of May. A. d.. isaO. being
the next term Of said court. for license for
said house as an inn or tavern. Tor the sale
therein Of Intoxicating liquors In less GUAM
Titles than one quart. To be drunk on the
premises, and the following resnectable citi-
Geus Of said ward az least twelve of whom
are substantial freehoiders OF said ward
recommend the said application, viz;
Nathan Gheen. Daniel Nulherin.
George Allmon, III q. Wood
VIM. A. Murphey, John NJ German,
a. Given, Samuel Rawley.
A. l.. Aincow. Joseph j. Rreen,
VIM II. Robinson, John Percy.
Mm q. hoOeln. IL Il. Griffith.
q. r. Montgomery, Henry Miller.
John J. nOugherty, Joshua b. Harding.
tFeorge W. Mckee, r. O snyder,
Albert JacQ aot, J. e. Jones'
James Mcgary. A. H. Grimshaw.
wILrIAM F.. WOODWARD
Evening journal., 1890-03-25
Cranor q Co- g9l Marlret straet ha

Cranor & Co., 62l Market street, have
just received q full line of spring coats
and are kept busy displaying them TO
ladies in search of new and pretty
jackets. This firm is well established In
the coat trade and it is now considered
quite the thing" to own one Of their
coats. They are one Of very few houses
who handled coats successfully last fall
and winter, having less than a dozen to
Evening journal., 1890-03-25
oHRIsTIANA SPAIN

NOTICE., JOHN A LENGEL, THE
~ owner and occupant of the house situated
at the southwest corner Of Fifth and DUPONT
streets. in the Twelfth ward IA the City
OF Wilmington, county OF New Castle
and state Of Delaware,in compliance
with the reQuirments Of the acts
Of the General Assembly in such case
made and provided, do hereby give notice
thatI shall apply in writing TO the Court OF
General Sessions OF the Peace and Jail
Delivery OF the State of Delaware, in and for
New Castle County, on Monday, the l9th day
Of May, 1890, being the next term Of said Court,
for license for said house as an inn or tavern,
for the sale therein Of intoxicating liquors IN
less quantities than one quart, to be drunk on
the premises, and the following respectable
citizens OF said ward, at least twelve OF whom
are substantial freehOlders OF said ward,
Evening journal., 1890-03-25

ROTICE-I, CHARLES r. WALTHER,
IN the owner and occupant Of The house
situated at the southeast corner OF Fourth
and Adams streets, In the Tn nd ward in the
city of Wilmington. county Of New Castle
and state OF Delaware. In compliance with
the requirements OF the acts Of the General
Assembly In such case made aud provided, do
hereby give notice that | shall apply In writing
to the Court of General Sessions OF the Peace
and Jail Delivery OF the state OF Delaware, III
10Th day OF May, 1890. being the next term OF
said Coart for a license for said house as an
inn or tavern. for the sale therein OF intoxi-
10 be drunk on the premises, and the follow
ing respectable citizens OF said ward at least
twelve of whom ara substantial freeholders
of said ward, recommend the application,
Evening journal., 1890-03-25
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TAcretarv and Tro&s@
DIRECTORS.
samuel RaaSrsft. Jr.. william III Sai D1Pons. SsfS
Preston Lea, Thoa Jnckss0n.
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w. SaulRbury. Jr.s - Joseph Swift
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Evening journal., 1890-03-25

Undertaker's Removal.
James J. Fox has removed to l0s West
Seventh street.
Evening journal., 1890-03-25

NOTICE. FRANK HUCK, THE TEN
IN ant and occupant Of the house situated
at the Southwest corner Second and
Iatnall streets, In the First ward
OF the city Of Wilmington, county Of New
Castle, and state Of Delaware. In cOmpli-
ance with the requirements of the acts OF the
General Assembly in such case made and
provided, do hereby give notice that shall
apply In writing to the Court Of General Ses-
sions Of the Peace and JAN Delivery Of the
State Of Delaware, in and for New Castle
county on MONDAY, the l2th Eday OF May. A.
d. 1880. being the next term of said court. for
o license for said house as an inn or q tavern,
for the.sale therein Of Intoxicating LIQUORS in
less quantities than one quart TO be drunk on
the premises, and the following respectable
citizens Of said word at least twelve OF whom
are substantial freeholders Of said ward.
recommend the said application. viz;
II Zimmerman, Christian Spoerl,
George Finck, a. bickta,
rhos. Pagan, James Is. Welch,
John Ahrens, Albert Neumayer,
John WentZ. r.. j. McManus.
Joseph Usinier Julius Gunther.
Richard J Guthrie, John Bader,
Frederick OFT, Geo. Steinicken,
H. IL Brown, William HUBER
Joseph Stried, Charles A. Winslow,
r. l.. Rice. James A. Cahall.
James Afckenna, Peter A. Pagan.
FRANK HUCK.
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NOTICE.-WE, WILLIAM BAXTER q
~ Bro. the owners and occupants OF the
house situated At the southeast corner
ward In the city OF Wilmington county nf
New Castle and State Of Delaware. In complis
anee with the requirements Of the acts OF The
General Assembly n such pAse made
and btovided, DO hereby 1iv6 notice
that we shall apply In writing to
| the Court OF General Sessions Of the Peace
and for New Castle county, on MONDAY. the
18th day Of May. A. D.. 1890. being the next term
81 said court, tor license for said house for
4 the sale therein OF intoxicating liquors In
4 quane tiles not less than one-half gallon,
not 20 he drunk en- the premises, and the
following respectable citizens OF said ward, At
| least twelve Of whom are substantial free
holders OF said ward, recommend the said