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The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-05-26
Superior Court.

Court resumed this morning at 10
O'Clock with the Chief Justice and
Associate Judges Houston and Cullen
on the bench.
The case OF the Phoenix Lock Works
vs.. the Capelle Hardware Company
marked for trial this morning, was
called, when Mr.. Nields, who appears
for the defendant, stated that one OF
his principal witnesses was sick with
the headache, but that he was ready to
proceed with the case II the other side
would allow him to call this witness
whenever he WINS able to appear. As
this was objected to by Mr.. Hoifccker,
one Of the counsel for the plaintiff, the
case was continued until this after
noon.
A Jury was then drawn and the case
OF Ellen McElwee vs. Elizabeth 8.
McElwee, adminietratrix, was taken up
for trial.
william s. Hillcs, Esq. appeared for
the plalntiff, and Thomas Davis, Esq,
for the defendant.
This is case to recover S277. with
interest on due bill from March 26,
1887. The allegations are that at that
time Allen Nc Elwee borrowed from
his mother the above amount, which
he failed to pay previous to his death,
and this suit is now brought by the
surviving heirs to recover,
Several Witnesses testified to tho fact
of his having received the money, and
that before it was paid he was killed
In railroad accident. The note given
by the deceased was produced and
identified by tho witnesses as his
handwriting.
When the last witness was examined
for tho plaintiff, Mr.. Davis made his
opening for tho defendant.
He claimed that he would be able to
show that Allen McElwoe was weak
minded, and not In a condition to
transact business. That he was In this
condition when he made the note, and
that therefore IL was doubtful II he
ever received the money.
Several witnesses were called to es.
tablish these facts, and after they had
testified, ono witness was called In re-
buttal.
When the testimony was all In Mr..
Hilles opened for the plaintiff by cit
Ing u number of authorities to the
Court and afterwards made an able
argument to the jury.
He closed at 1910 o'clock and was
followed by Mr.. Davis for the defen-
dant, who spoke until 1855 o'clock,
when court took recess until $50
o'clock this afternoon.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-05-26
DIED.
THoMPSoN.--On

tho 2ith Inst, Delaware
n. Thompson. aged ~ years.
The relatives and friends are respect
iully invited TO attend the funeral. from
street. on Wednesday afternoon. Services
at tho house mt l.30.
A ARMSTRONQ,-0n the 23rd inst, Renta-
min Armstrong. In the 67th year of his
age.
Relatives and friends are respectfully
invited to attend the funeral from the
residence, of his son. No. Goa Orange street,
on Tuesday afternoon. Services at the
house at o'clock, lnterment at Lower
Brandywine Cemetery.
CALDWELL.-On the sSth inst, Walter
E. son of Elwood L. and Annie NJ. Cald.
| we'll In the 7th year OF his age.
! The relatives and friends arc respect
lulIy Invited to attend the funeral from
the residence Of his grandfather, David
if. Curiett. 800 Poplar street, on Thursday
AFTERNOON. ut o'clock. Interment III
Riverview Cemetery.
Wilmington, on the
e3th inst, Matilda. widow OF the la G
| Isaac N. Chambers, in the nth year OF
| her age.
The relatives and friends of the family
arc respectfully invited 10 attend the fii.
neral services. on Thursday morning al
% O'Clock, at her late residence eOI West
street. lntermeut at tho Friends burylng
iKTOunu slrickefeNlilt. Leave r., w. q Is
depot at l0.l5 n, IN.
iSTEWART.-On the 25th Inst. Maggie ].
daughter OF Samuel and Addie l.. Stew.
art aged years.
Relatives and friends arc requested to
attend her funeral from the residence OF
her parents, at Rising Sun, near DuPont's
Banks. on Wednesday afternoon, at a.3l
lo'olock. Services at the house. IntermenI
at Mount Salem Cemetery.
] Dear Maggie. how we miss thoo here
How drear without thy presence near,
How dark without thee In the night,
How lonely with thee out of sight.
But why should we thy absence mourn
/ And yalnly wish for thy return.
I5lnce to thy Saviour thou hast flown
Where sin and sorrow are unknown.
We think of all thy suiIerings. dear
And how we watched with trembling fear
How tried to soothe thy every care
And tried to help thy burthens bear.
But thou hast left us. thou hast gone,
] Maggie my darling, dearest one;
Oh. help us bear this dreadful stroke,
And cheer sad hearts that almost broke.
oh ! rest, bright cherub. sweetly rest,
Rest dearest, In the SHviour's breast;
!, And when lite's dreary tolls are DER,
Wen meet in Heaven 10 part no more.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-05-26
Propagation of si,ad,

On Saturday afternoon DR.. Short
lidge in company with II. q. Ford,
President of the Pennsylvania Fish
Commission, w. L. Powell, Secretary
pf same, Hon. Jesse NJ. Baker of Media,
Judge Fergus OF Harrisburg, Pa, and
Two Or three othI gentlemen. went to
Delaware City and arranged for plae-
Ink a million shnd fry In the Delaware
and Chesapeake canal. They will he
confined in the canal until early win.
Aer, when they will be allowed to es,
cape into the river and take theit
ehances in the Bay among the marine
epemies they may encounter, with the
hope that they may return next Spring
70 gladden. the hearts OF our fishermen
and regale the palates OF our citizens
Eho hold that fresh Delaware shad Is
tho best fish In tho world.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-05-26
FOURTH EDITION
pr. sfarras.s Arrolntments.

Ut. Murray1t appointments.
Presiding Elder W. L. 8. Murray, d.
D., has announced the following ap-
Preaching-May 81, Newport, STAN
ton and Hockessin; June 2, st. Paul's
and Asbury; June IA, Mt. Salem, Mt.
Lebanon and Brandywine; June 81. Mt.
Pleasant, Bethel and Claymont; June
es, Chesapeake, Glasgow and Bethel;
Scott and Silverbrook; July 10, Hart's
and North East; July 10. Newark, Elk
ton and Cherry Hill; July "a Mt. Plea
SAINT; July 26, Rising Sun, Ebenezer and
Asbury, Cecil county; July 81, Kings-
wood; August, Q, Grace, Union, Harri-
son Street and Goodman; August o. st,
Georges, Port Penn and Delaware City,
August 10, Newport, Marshallton and
Ebenezer; August p5, Swedish Mission;
August so, st. Paul's, Asbury Christiana
and New Castle; September l, Edge
moor.
Quarterly Conference-May3 80, New
port and Stanton; June l, Hockessln;
June 8, st. PauPs; June 10. Asbury;
June IS, Mt. Lebanon; June15, Brandy
wine; June 10, Mt. Salem; June 20,
Olaymont and Mt. Pleasant; June %,
Bethel; June 81, Chesapeake, Bethel
ana Glasgow; Julyt Madeley; July 2,
Epworthi JulyS Wesley; July O. Scott;
July 10, Sllverbrook; July II, Hart 8;
July IS, North East; July II, Newark;
July 90. Elkton and Cherry Hill; July
"a, Mt. Pleasant and Asbury, Cecil
sSSr 6ec say coanty anS Say Syn a. ana kSs
wood; July 2s, Harrison street; July 30,
Union; July 81, Grace; August 8, st.
Georges and Delaware City; August IL,
Port Deposit and Hopewell; August 15,
Newport and Marshallton; August %
Swedish Mission; August 20. Asbury
and Christiana; August 81. st. Paula
and New Castle; September 1, Edge
moor,
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-05-26
FIFTH EDITION.
Newport Items.

NKwroRT, Del, May 25th. Not seeing
anything lately from our little subuss
ban town In your paper, we thought IL
might be Of interest TO our friends
outside to know, that while we are not
having any excitement yet we are
making considerable Improvement
showing that our citizens are both in.
caused by the late fire are being cleared
away and replaced by now housea, and
the proprietors, Mr.. John A. GrlMston
and George Woodward, expect to soon
have them ready to be occupied.
Mr.. James Polk, who bought the old
blacksmith and wheelwright shops
last spring, has torn down and com.
pletely changed their appearance, go
that you would scarcely know that
they were the same shops; he has also
extended and enlarged them. 30 as to
carry on carriage building in all Its
branches, In connection with his reg
ular blacksmithing business. This en-
terprise seems to have influenced our
grocers, and they too are painting and
improving the appearance OF their
stores.
The Marshall Iron Co., here with the
Brlnghurst Iron Works about two
miles above us seem to be well sup
piled with orders and furnish employ
mept for many of our citizens.
The phosphate works OF the ]. A.
Cranston are now In operation and tho
noise and hustle but indicates the con-
test going on between brain and
Drawn and bone and muscle.
Here too Is the home OF our genial
member Of the late Legislature who SO
ably represented Chrlstiana Hundred
In the session Just closed, a man un
assuming and quiet In disposition and
manner but with strong convictions In
regard to duty and the best interest Of
the people.
The improvements made In the Nj.
+. Church of this place are of such a
character that friends as well as mem-
ber5 are highly pleased and the debt
incurred has already been reduced to
about $500. The Sunday School pro-
poses to hold strawberry festival on
the 5th and 7th OF June to help pay on
their share Of 1t.
The pastors dutiesare at present d.
vided between this place and Elsmere,
he preaching there every Sabbath af-
ternoon.
The Episcopal church here has q
| temporary rector but expects to be
permantly supplied some time during
the summer.
The Building and Loan Association
| OF this place Is In flourish ing condl-
tion. At the yearly meetinge few days
| ago, tho report of the Secretary show
ed the gain per share last year TO be
nearly double that of the previous
year. OBSERVER. :
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-05-26
Birthday Surprise.


The Salvation Army Corps, finding
out that Captain Banks had reached
the 27th milestone In her life, deter
mined to give her pleasant surprise.
30 after holding the regular Monday
evening soldiers meeting, some half
dozen went to the back part of the hall
and prepared tho table, cut tho cake
and served iee-cream, while tho rest
kept Captain Banks busy talking. She
was anxious to find out what was GO
ing on, and went back to find out.
Brother Moon tried to hide the Ice
cream can, but found 1t impossible,
when they told her it was for her as q
small token of the estoom In which
they hold her. Alter all were seated a
blessing was asked by the Captain.
While In the midst of their enjoyment
they all Joined In singing, "Ring out
the bells for Wilmington"
After having prayed, and benedic.
rion by the Capt, at 11.15 all returned
to their several homes, wishing Capt.
b. many happy returns OF the day and
to be the means of bringing many
souls to Christ. Those present were,
Brother Moon and wife, Brother
Ryan and wife. Brothers, Moore,
Whitestaff, Moss, Wright, Gossam,
Cloud, Higgins, Rice. Darrell, Howard,
Pennell, Conner. Lieut.. Whiteman,
Sisters Sweetman, Hammel., Peterson,
Fllar, Sr., Filar, Jr., Chandler. Greg.
ony, Bayford, Page. Guthrie, Bald.
win. Miss Sadie Guthrie.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-05-26
Funeral of u l.. Pyle.

The romans OF H. A. L. Pyle were IT.
TERED In the Wilmington and Brandy
wine Cemetery on Monday afternoon,
having arrived In this city by the
four o'clock train, They were accom-
panied by detachment OF the Grand
Army anu number OF relatives and
friends. A number OF friends who re.
side In our city also assembled in the
cemetery. The services were conduct
Cd by minister from Philadelphia.
Vhe aged PARENTS, as well as
ths widow OF the deceased were nearly
Overcome with grief, and they had to
BE- supported by friends. The floral
offerings were very fine. Thomas
Mitchell was the undertaken, and per
formed his part with his usual prompt
pess. The funeral party returned to
Philadelphia on the live o'clock train.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-05-26
rhs Poilcs ccnimis.Ic,n.

The contest for position as police
commissioners. tinder the now ack
still goes on, and IL Is said TINT Cover
nor Reynolds sent q messenger to this
city yesterday to see how the land lies.
After consulting number Of promi-
nent Democrats. It ie reported that he
said VIM. B. Norton will be the man. Mr..
Norton is said to be the Governors
first choice, and 1t Is probable that his
appointment would give general salts
faction. During the time he was In
Council he bad a clean record. and was
never identified with any of the cliques
or rings which predomlnated few
years ago.
On the Republican side, Robert O.
iFraim, ESQ.,, Is strongly urged, and
there Is no doubt but his legal knowl-
edge would make him q valuable men,
Der, He is honest and upright, and
while life long Republican Ia not q
partisan. With a commission com
posed Of Mayor Wiley and Messrs.
Fraim and Norton, there is no doubt
but the police force of this city would
soon become one Of the most efficient
In the country.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-05-26
AZ Municlpan oouwe,

George Miller was arraigned this
morning for drunkenness and dlsord-
erly conduct. His son appeared
agalnst him, and.told how abusive his
father had always been TO his mother.
His case was postponed until to-mor-
row morning.
Joseph Brown, colored, Of Chester,
committed an assault and battery on
bis wife, and came TO Wilmington.
A eolored policeman followed him
with warrant. and put It In the hands
OF policeman Galloway, who made the
arrest.
This morning he agreed to go back
to Chester without q requisitlon, and
he was handed over to the custody Of
the Chester policeman.
Edward Kelley, charged with Illegal
registration in the First DISTRICT, Fifth
ward, on Saturday last. II. O. Turner,
Esq., appeared for Kelley. and at his
request further hearing was post
poned until tomorrow evening.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-05-26
An I'm poster in the Tolls.

A colored man named James vii.
liams, alias Wiley, alias Garfield, was
arranged before the Municipal Court
this morning charged with obtaining
money under false pretenses from
Wilhelmina Chrlsden, a colored wo
man who keeps a lodging house at
No. iO5 East Water street. He said he
had trunk ut the depot with $4,000
in 1t, that he had robbed a bank In
England, and had come here to escape
arrest.
lie then asked Mrs. Chrisden II she
couldn't loan him SO to pay the freight
| on his trunk. Seeing she hesitated ht
appealed to the husband aud the
money was raised and he and the boy
started to the depot.
About an hour afterwards Williams
was brought In by u colored man
named Ralkes, and thrown In the door
when Mrs Chirsden get her money
back. Williams tried to escape on {
train to Philadelphia, but officer Bur
leigh was too quick for him, and landed
him In the cells. Walter Bacon, ESQ.
defended him this morning. He wa.
held In $500 bail for tho higher court
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-05-26
Attempted nurrlary.

When ]. n. G. Gorrell, real estate
dealer. No. el01S Market street went 10
his Office on Monday morning, he
found his rear Office floor. In front OF
his safe. literally strewn with the
stumps OF burnt matches. He tele-
phoned to the police office for an Officer
and policeman Broomall was detailed,
He found that from 400 to 500 matches
had burned while attempting to open
the safe, and the contents of several
drawers were scattered around in great
confusion.
He ascertained from Mr.. Gorrell,
who had access to his Office, and ar
rested Boyle Morris, a colored lad,
who sometimes made the fires and
done little chores for Mr.. Samuel NJ
night when Morris confessed that he
had been In his office on Sunday night
about II o'clock and tried to open the
safe.
Morris stole the office keys a weel
ago from the outeide door where they
were left few minutes while the Office
woman cleaned out the office. Morris
father was In court this morning anC
said his son was IA years of age
Frank d. Carpenter Esq, by the re
quest of Judge Ball represented tn,
prisoner.
There being no doubt OF Morris
guilt, Judge Ball proposed sendin,
young Morris to the Ferris Industrla
School, but to this the father, who thu
Judge said was very worthy, industri
GUS man, objected as 1t would take ava,
from him ono upon whom he depended
for help. The poor man drew his hand
kerchler across his eyes md sobbe,
as he plead for his boy to be left wit
him. Judge Ball then held tho bo,
under $500 to answer at the highe
Court,
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-05-26
Rev. MIR. Duaalngton's Narrow Escape


Rev. o, G. Buddington, pastor OF
Bethany Baptist Church, Of this city.
went to Cincinnati a few days ago to
attend Baptist convention at that
place. On Wednesday morning Mr..
Buddington, SRoy. II. j, Hamilton OF
Homestead, Pa, Rev. L. II. Greismer,
Haddoniield, N. j., and Rev. NJ. N.
Finch, Camden. n. j., started from the
depot In Cincinnati Efor the residence
OF Mrs. Rathbone to secure accommo-
dations.
On the way they came to where
workmen were renodeling a large five
story building and the pavement being
obstructed the ministers took to the
street, but scarcely had they done sc
when lnrge stone came thunderlnp
down from the fifth story and striking
Mr.. Hamilton on the head, crushed il
In a frightful manner.
MIR. Greismer was also knocked
down. Both Mr.. Buddington and his
companion were struck with pieces OF
stone but were not badly hurt, Mr.
Hamilton was Immediately taken uI
and conveyed to the City Hospital
where he died In about an hour.
The greatest excitement prevailed
and the foreman and his workmen wer,
arrested. The Baptist Convention tool
action Immediately and retained War
ner NJ. Bateman, Esq, to proceed
| against the contractors. The accidpn
was due to some workmen pushing
window frame from its place by re
moving a heavy Joist which precipi
tated the stone.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-05-26
Roll of Honor.

RocKLANp. DEL. May 24th 1ss1.-The
students OF the Rockland schools,
room No. 2, who have merlted the roll
OF honor for the past month are the
followingi Eva Miller. OF; Maggie
Green. 81; Lewis McGonigle, 90; Ell
mer Beatty, 95; Isabella Hamer. 95
Johnny Miller. 95; Mary VanBurka-
low, 95; West Irotter. 90. The re-
naming portion Of the school have
done exceedingly well, none going be.
low 90 per cent.
Energy and ambition form the road
to success, and to this end we are
steadily climbing, trusting that when
we are permitted to enjoy our vana.
tion, we, can look back and realize
that we have done a good work
FRANK V. SLAUGHTER, Principel.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-05-26
A Pleasant Entertainment.

A very pleasant entertainment was
given last evening by the Christian En-
deavor Society OF st. Paul's NJ. T..
Church. 1t was entitled "Ye Olden
Times Concert" and a very excellent
program was presented.
Those who took part in the concert
We're: HI Guthrie, Charles Smalley,
William Aschenbaeh, p. Lawton, Wal.
ter Drake, Willie Smith, Eddie West,
Miss Mamo Morrow, Miss Matte PEN
Halle Rile, Miss Stella Haddock. Miss
Marguerite Evans, Miss Martha Finn,
Miss Littello Clark. Miss Sue Simpson,
Mrs. Forbes, Miss Minnie Aschenbach,
Miss Jennie Hall, Miss Lydia Saxton,
Fred Beaston, L. Ehler and Charles
McKain,
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-05-26
siIyerbrooh Epworth League,

In addition to the business of a reg.
ular meeting. the Silyerbrook Chapter
Of the Epwoith League rendered last
evening special program. Rev. w.
q. Koons, OF Wesley NJ. Il. Church,
made an excellent address touching
the aims aud methods OF the league.
The league choir, under the direction
Of Mr.. Jos. w Coley sang several se-
lecti0ns with pleasing effect, being as
sisted by Miss Pollock, OF the Calvary
Episcopal choir.
The rest of the program included an
address OF welcome by the pastor and
readings and recltations by members
of the League.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-05-26
nrsat nIissaIa.

VIM. h. Quinn Of the Second ward
made 9 great mistake whom he visited
the Office Of the Sunday Star" as he
gave Mr. Bell, who is an independent
Democrat, the opportunity to say
that he cut up worse than wild Co.
Wanche and bis conduct would have
fisgfaced a Front street slum, and that
he is an unfit man for any position ot
honor or trust within the gift OF his
party. Mr.. Bell winds up with the
declaration that I'VE again express the
ward will join the Republicans In So
curling Quinn's defeat.n Mr.. Quinn will
certainly keep clear of the Star office
after this as another visit would be
more foolish than undertaking to mon
key with the buzz saw.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-05-26
The Greatest Strike.

Among the greatest strikes that of DIR.
Miles in discovering his New Heart Cure
has proven itself TO lie one of the most
astonishing. Already the treatment of
heart disease Is being revolutionized, and
many unexpected cures effected. Ii soon
relieves short brenth. fluttcring, pains In
side. arm, shoulder. weak and hungry
spells oppression, swelling of ankles.
smothering and heart dropsy. DIR. Miles
book on Heart and Nervous Diseases, free.
The unequaled New Heart Cure is sold
md guaranteed by u. James Belt. also his
Restorative Norvine for headache. fits
sprces. hot flashes nervous chills, opium
hnbit. etc.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-05-26
The Annual Meeting.

The annual meeting OF the Tuesday
Club was held at the Board OF Trade
rooms last evening, vote OF thanks
was rendered Ferd Fullmer. for his
services during the past three years.
The following officers were elected,
President, N Il, Benson; vice president,
John Craig; secretary, Henry r. Trigg
treasurer, Henry Baird; librarian, How,
ard Pyle. Alfred Lee and Edward G.
Bradford were chosen additional mem.
heTs OF the board of directors.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-05-26
uornsr ssone Laying.

The corner stone of what will be a
beautiful church building at Bridge.
Vile. Del. was laid yesterday after
noon by bishop Coleman. The ser.
vices, which were very impressive was
atteQd by large ooncourse OF people,
Rq OF whom were deeply interested Ia
what transpired. The architect is M.
=. =, Graef, and the plans call for a
roof viii naf 70 oeea nnt tlmSsr ana ths
wall inside as well as outside will be
OF red and buff bricks. It Is to be call
ed st. Mary's, and will be q memorial
OF the late Bishop Lee.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-05-26
Confirmation Services

Bishop Coleman will preach in I'm.
manuel Church, Highlands, this even
ing, at 7.45 o'clock and administer the
rite of confirmation. Tomorrow even
Ing he will ofliciute at Trinity Church,
this city. The activity of the Bishop is
infnsing new life into the Episcopal
Church. and .hguratively speaking a
shaking up OF the dry bones through
out the Diocese. Behold what a great
fire little spark kindleth.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-05-26
llEl SEVEN DAYS YaaE

DooToRs M cCOY and
WILDMAN'S great offer
positively expires on Monday
evening, June l, ate o'clock.
Those beginning treatment
on or before June l will be
treated until cured for $5 a
month, and allnecessary med
icines will be furnished free.
Nearly everybody all over the
State has heard of Doctors
Mccoy and Wildman's won
derful success in the treat.
ment of catarrh and diseases
of the nose, throat and
lungs. 1t isn't necessary to
say anything more. This
gives you fair warning that
if you want to begin treat
ment for $5 a month come
on or before June LIST. Just
a word. The time to come
is in the morning from 9 to
II, or in the afternoon from
Q to A, or in the evening from
7 to 8.
The crowd is not SO great
in the mornings.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-05-26
A neautirmI opcrnttn.

The beautiful operatta, "Lailo," that
was performed at the Opera House re.
Gently, will, by request, be presented
at the Academy OF Music ON Thursday
evening by 90 trained colored children
selected from tho Howard school. The
audience that witnessed the perform,
ance at tho Opera House were delight.
ed, and there is every reason why the
Academy should be crowded. The
proceeds are for tho benefit of the
Gilbert Presbyterian church. The ad
mission will only be % cents. with nC
extra charge for reserved seats.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-05-26
Plenty of Sugar.

Reports from the Breakwater state
that there are between % and 30 vessels
lying at that point laden with sugar.
As each vessel will average about 40O
Il, ,Oco tons, which at 8 cents a pound
the price for raw sugar, will amount
to about sT20,0O0. These vessels are
waiting orders, and constitute the
most valuable cargoes that have beon
at that point for a long time.