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Evening journal., 1891-11-10
BIG aRlpeE CONTRACT

The Vdgs Moor Bridge Works Very
Basy-Nine Bridges for One Company.
The big bridge for the Norfolk
and Western railroad, which is being
built by she Edge Moor Bridge Works
will be completed by the latter part OF
December The br dge and its ap-
proaches viii be at least one mile long.
1t will span the Ohio river st CeIedo,
West Virginia. connecting the eastern
lines of the company with western lines
recently acquired
In addition to this the Edge Moor
Bridge Company has contracted to build
nine skew bridges for the Toledo. Wal
bonding Valley and Ohio.railroad iThe re-
spective lengths OF the bridges ara as
follows; Three spans of ten-span bridge.
tue three spans being 400 feet
Long; three spans, 430 feet three spans.
1856 feet; two spans, $40 feet; two spans.
306 feet. one spsR, $50 feet; three spans,
3O6 feet; three spans, 432 feet aud three
spans, AGO feet.
The mills are working on full time
with full force of hands, and about
forty draughtsmen are employed.
Evening journal., 1891-11-10

CENTREvILI.R, Md, Nov. l0--In the
Circuit Court yesterday John Wittacoe
was sentenced to two months in jail f0f
suFreptitionsly taking from the stable
and riding to death horse belonging to
Roberts. Judge Robinson stated that
the law should be amedsd 80 as to make
the penalty confinement in the House Of
Correction. Frank Pierce was acquitted
of the charge of larceny The grand
jury brought in an indictment against
John B. Downes for embezzlement
They are now Investigating the lynch
ing Of Asbury Green. large number
of witnesses will be examined. but it is
not at all probable that any presentments
will be made
John T Meredith, an aged and re.
spected citizen Of this county, died this
morning OF consumption
Choice Chrysanthemums ont Exhibition
The annual chryssnthemum show OF
the Wilmington florists will be held IN
the Institute Hall on Thursday, Friday
and Saturday The show will be held
under the auspices of the Junior Board OF
the Homeopathic Hospital A number
Of premiums are offered THE EVENING
JOURNAL offers one years subscription
for the best display OF cut variegated
carnations A large force Of men is en-
gagged in assisting the young women tc
arrange the exhibits Of plants. which
will this year surpass thOse OF any ever
z ven there.
Evening journal., 1891-11-10
ne Can Tell Night From, pay.

MIDDLEFowE, Del November TO-
Eight years ago William Bartlett a
well known colored man of this place
was suddenly stricken blind by the
nerves OF bis eyes becoming paralyzsd.
He has five children but hes never seen
any OF them. He can instinctivtIy dis
tinguish night from day and several
Philadelphia oeulists have told him that
there is hope for the recovery of his
sight
George + Hyatt of Wilmingt on has ob
tanned class Of twelve pupils here TO take
lessons en- the violin.
The Odessa Creamery Company paid its
patrons 81. 2s for 0cto Der milk
The st Georges Fruit Packing Com
panY of 81 Georges has about $50 barrels
Of cstsup for shipment.
After the election last Tuesday a Re
publican atYSasssfras. Md. wrote let.
ter to his Democratic wife here. tell
ing her. We have met the enemy and
we are theirs 4"
Evening journal., 1891-11-10
AROUND THE DANCE THEY TwINe.
Many German Residents Celebrate the
Annivers ary of the Delaware Sanger

Many German Residents Celebrate iths
Anniversary of the Delaware Sanger
band.
The Delaware smngerbund gave its
annual subscription bali and concert in
their ball last night. At 0 o'clock the
grand march led by Louis Kosrnes and
Miss Lizzie Hanf, started, followed by
100 couples
The ball was largely attended and the
festivities were enjoyed by the visitors
until early this morning Messrs. Yetter,
CASHIER, Gerris. Wagner and Kerner aud
Mrs. Planthole of Philadelphia sang
solos
Among thore present were: Mr.. and
Mrs Charles Yetter, DR. and Mrs f .
Hertel. Mr. and Mrs. e. P Freye, Mr..
and Mrs. Levi A. Bertolette, Mr.. aud
Mrs Chris. Bauer, Mr. and Mrs Antone
Hauber, Councilman Francis B Cotton,
Professor schimer Of Philadelphia,
Councilman James a. Magee, Council
man James McKelvey, City Treasurer
Joseph X Adams. Mr. and Mrs. Fred
eriek MRmmele, Colonel Cody Anfenger
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Mammele, Mr.. and
Mrs. Harry Stosckle, mr. aud
Meyer Meyers, Mr. and Mrs
Henry Blouth, Mrs Schmidt Of
New York; Mr., and Mrs Fred. Heiss, Mr.
and Mrs. q Zimmerman, Joseph Sehl
Mr.. and Mrs. Herman Erb, w 8 Hoston
Of Chicago. James Carlisle, Mr. ano Mrs.
Charles Rex Mr. and Mrs. Peter Elmer,
Carl Melller and Henry Meiller
Evening journal., 1891-11-10
BICYCLES MUST GO.
Tnev Are Ordinary Vehicles and as Such
Have no Right on the Sidewalk.

Tnev Are Ordinary Vehicles and as Such
Have no Right on the Sidewalk.
The Police Commissioners met last
evening.
Henry l.. Brown and Lewis Hayden.
patrol wagon drivers, petitioned the
board to increase their monthly pay to
the amount paid to regular spatrolmen.
No action was taken In the matter
City Solicitor Charles NJ Curtis gave a
written opinion In the matter of bicycles
ON the sidewalks He holds that the
bicycle is vehicle; that the pavements
are for the use Of pedestrians, and that
it is the province of the Police Commits
partment to act In the matter.
This opinion also covered the question
of prescribing the speed of FIRE engines
and hose carriages when going to a IRE
he said that the only ordinance covering
the matter is a general ordinance which
imposes 6ne upon any person who shall
drive or ride on the streets at an immod-
crate gait. The determination Of
what an "'mmoderate gait" is he
left for the Municipal Court
to determine. This opinion will
be acted upon at the next meeting Of the
commission. Mr.. Jester adv sed caution
10 dealing with the FIRE companies He
said that the horses were often more
anxious to 60 tkan the drivers. as they
are 10 the stables sometimes for as long
as two weeks.
The only bills Of Importance passed
we're those of the Delaware Electric and
Supply Company for Sl15 6S and r. j.
Fougeray for $40
Evening journal., 1891-11-10
PERSONAL PARAeRAPHa

Levy Courtman Hickman is in Phil
adelphla.
Charles Quick is visiting relatives in
Baltimore, Md.
Miss Anna Dodd Of Lewss, is.visiting
friends in this city.
Mrs w R. Williamson has returned
from Lancaster Pa.
W. Il. Stanton of Tampa. Fla, was
in this city yesterday.
Constable Isaac R. Brown has returned
from trip to points in Pennsylvania.
Mrs. Charles q. williams Of Balti
more has been visiting her sister Mrs
Lewis Sssss. She returned home yes
terday.
James F. Willard and William B.
Willard rode to Chester on their wheels
last Sunday and report having a good
time, but say the roads are very billy.
Evening journal., 1891-11-10
Policy Men Held.

At the Municipal Court last night An
drew Horsey was given a preliminary
hearing on the charge of writing policy
and backing policy men and with keep
ing a gaming Stable. Ex-City Solicitor
Lyman appeared as counsel for Horsey.
Sewell A Whitelock appeared against
Horsey 1t appears that Whitelock had
been making an honest living =before
August 10. but about the last of the
month engaged in the business under
Horsey, Horsey was held in 81, 900 bail
for the Upper Court. John Parker be.
came his bondsman. Whitelock was also
held Ia $500 bail as a witness.
Evening journal., 1891-11-10

Frank Lacey Of Front and Poplar
street and Frank Lavondofsky of Brown
town, were arraigned before Magistrate
Sssse last evening, charged with threat
ening and assaulting Frank Neuta Of
Browntown. The parties directly con.
cerned were Poles. The evidence showed
that the plaintiff had received So from
one man If he would not push the case.
The magistrate dismissed the.case against
the two men, and gave Neuta a hearing
for accepting money to compound a mis-.
demeauor. He made the man pay the
costs ia both eases
Evening journal., 1891-11-10

Isador Singer OF No. FOG French
street, has purchased two tynpanis or
French kettle drums, which have re-
Gently been imported to this country and
will receive them this evening.
The instruments are Of fine copper
with heads Of very costly skin. The ia
struments are worth $500 and will be- an
acquisition to orchestra music in Will
mington. They are tuned to different
keys. Mr.. Singer will use the fine in
struments in the Orchestra Of West
Presbyterian Church, and occasionally
in the Opera House Orchestra.
Evening journal., 1891-11-10
ADJUSTMENTS.


A large and select audience greeted
Margaret Mather at the Grand Opera
House last evening. She appeared In
two comedies Her FIRST role was that Of
Nance old6sld, in Charles Reade's one
act comedy, Nance 0ldfeld " She was
very clever In 1t, as was also her sup
port. The second part OF the program
was THE Love Chase" james sheridan
Knowles's three act comedy. Miss
Mather appeared as ''Constance. and
Otis Skinner as "Wildrake They were
both general favorites, and their support
was such as to give them every facility
for showing their great resources as
actors
Evening journal., 1891-11-10
sTRouo IN lie TolLs.
sharp Words Pass Between Lawyer Har-
rington and City solicitor Curtis

NNHfAH "hs AfuAAtan AhNyNf - AZ
rington and City solicitor Curtis
A warrant was issued yesterday for
the arrest os K. T. Stroud, charging him
with being hacker" of men In the
policy business His house was searched
last night, but he could not be found
This morning he was before the Muniei-
pal Court with his lawyer. ex-Mayor
Harrington Mr. Harrington wanted
Stroud's casa heard this morning,
but as the officer could not And
Stroud last night, the city solicitor did
not expect the case to be heard this
morning and was not ready. Mr.. Har-
Iington objected to the case being con
tinued and a few sharp words passed
between Mr. Harrington and Mr.. Curtis,
The case was continued until Wednesday
evening.
Charles Bareford, drunk, was fined 81
aud costs; John R. Black, drunk, was
fined 81 or twenty days; Thomas House
land was fined 50 or twenty days; George
Frazer. drunk, 81 and costs. Barney
Dougherty was lined 81 and costs for
being drunk. The case Of Martha Davis,
charged with keeping house of i'll
fame, was continued until tomorrow
morning
Evening journal., 1891-11-10

The new Wilmington Musee was
crowded almost to suffocation last even
ing with eager people to see the opening
exercises. The lecture hall was filed to
overlooking before the lecture had ceased
and when the stage performances began
there was not standing room in the
theatre. Both exhibitions and perform
ance was very creditable and the de
termined efforts on the part of the man
agement to suppress all disorder was
greatly appreciated. The same attrac-
tions viii be at the establishment all
this week, and on Monday there will be
an entire change Of bill.
Evening journal., 1891-11-10

The Academy Of Music was crowded
last evening at the opening performance
Of Harris Boston Novelty Company and
the audience was astir all the evening
with laughter and applause. The com
pany is undoubtedly the strongest OF its
kind that has appeared here this
year Every member deserves credit
for the thorough rendition of the
parts, and the new and various features
introduced are such that every spectator
is interested from beginning to end The
specialists are above the average. and
their part Of the program is a whole
show in itself The Entertainment will
be repeated this evening, and at the
matinee and evening performance TO-
morrow
Evening journal., 1891-11-10

In addition to our very com
plete line of Bedford Cords at
7sc, 85c, 100 and las we
have just received a few pieces
Of a heavier grade, "A inches
wide, at I.75, with a very
handsome black in the assert
ment.
A splendid line of mixed
diagonals with camers hair
dots in brown, grey, drab and
blue, SO inches wide, 5o-cents,
one of the best 5o-cent dress
fabrics this season.
We have also added TO our
very popular line of Camers
Hair dresses twelve new styles
in very choice and pretty
things, which are now rs cents
instead of IS cents.
Choice bits in ribbon rem
nants -I5, 20 and rs inches,
numbers 10 to 40. Satin gros-
grain striped, corded and bro
caded.
Evening journal., 1891-11-10

Ingram Carpet Department
About one hundred hand
made window shades, all
mounted on spring rollers,
regular rs cent shades, but
slightly soiled, will be sold for
IS cents. A lot of patterns
of oil cloths with borders are
reduced from 100 and las to
rs, so and rs cents, slightly
damaged. One piece, SO
cents, yard wide hall Venetian
carpet, odd-so cents. One
piece, yard wide, AS cents to
80 cents.
Evening journal., 1891-11-10
school House In ohap.arv

John T. Hayes and Eli Crossan have
applied to the Court of Ohancery for an
injunction restraining John G. Diehl, ct
al, from erecting school house Ia Dis
tFict No. 1903, at Bear Station. Il is
claimed that Diehl and others want to
build the school house near their own
property and In place not authorized by
the Levy Court Commission John a.
RodneY appeared fer the petitioners. The
application win go to Dover to day, and
be brought to the attention Of Chancellor
Salisbury.
Evening journal., 1891-11-10

Allen Speakman is prominently spoken
Of as a candidate for Democratic senA-
torial honors from this county, and Jacob
Brown OF the Second ward Is mentioned
as good candidate for the lower
house from this hundred. II is
satd that Thomas Doud cannot
be candidate because he is member OF
TIE State Board OF Registration for the
city Of Wilmington. One provision Of
the State Registration Law is that no
registration officer shall be candid ate
for Office during his term of office,
Evening journal., 1891-11-10

Most every purchaser knows
the high reputation of the
Merino Underwear made by
the American Hosiery Co,
and what good wearing gar
ments they are. We've largely
handled these goods and find
ourselves with an assortment
of broken lots, which we shall
close out at very low prices, as
follows:
Evening journal., 1891-11-10

Tomorrow has been announced as
Donation Day for st. Matthew's Day
Nursery at No. 1919 Orange street, and
an appeal is made to the charitably.
minded citizens for their assistance in
establishing and carrying on this work
Money. bedding, coal and wood are es-
pecially needed Toys and picture books
will be gratefully received
Evening journal., 1891-11-10

On Saturday B. F. Mcdaniel will begin
q "a hour run over the 7-mile course Of
the Park Avenue Wheelmen of Philadel-
phia. He will finish his run Sunday
evening at o'clock 1t will be his
endeavor to break Captain Artman's
record OF 22l miles in the time given.
Artman broke McDaniel's record Of 2i1
miles. Wilmington wheelmen predict
that he will break the record Dy several
Evening journal., 1891-11-10
Colorsd snndar sohnnl.

tn Sunday School Association of the
Middle District of the A. q. MP Church.
comprising western and central New
York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and
Delaware, will hold its 6rst convention
at st. Johns A. U.M.P Church, Chester,
on Thursday. beginning at 9 o'clock a.
m. Rev. Isaac B. B Cooper is president,
and John h Thompson Of Newark Del. ,
Evening journal., 1891-11-10

Mr. Jolls computed the amount due on
the Fifth ward list; Mr.. Hutchison the
Sixth and Ninth wards. and Mr.. Clark
the Seventh aud Eighth wards
After these figures we're aRcertained
the committee adjourned until 10 e'clock
tomorrow, when the work Of preparing
report. to be submitted to the Lazy
Court, will be begun.
The future action OF the Lew Court in
the Dougherty matter will depend entirely
upon the decision of the judges In the
Mckee mandamus case now pending
II the Superior Court orders the Levy
Court to satisfy McKee's official bond
then the Dougherty bond will be salts
fed without bringing the matter before
the Judges
Evening journal., 1891-11-10
RleArs OF MARRIED WOMEN

Tho Conflict Between Deiaware's and
Pennsy Ivania's Laws Causes u Novel
Dispute.
The Philadelphia Inquirer contains an
account of novel and interesting dis
pute arising from ths decided conflict Of
Delaware and Pennsylvania laws on the
rights OF married woman The case viii
soon be argued In Common Pleas Court
The woman in the case was party to
a mortgage executed In this state, but
delivered Ia Delaware and now falls back
on the plea that her action was void
under Pennsylvania law, while the other
side represented by Lawyer A. d Har
rington, insists on the strict observance
of contract and ell consequences arising
therefrom, because 1t was entirely legal
In the State OF Delaware
Under the Married Woman's act Of
1887 the present contingency could not
have arisen, bat It was In Novem ber
1885, prior TO the passage Of the law, that
MRS Sallie : Birchall. living near
0gon,z, bought farm near Dover, Del.
from Chester Baum, giving as part OF the
purchase money judgment bond and
third mortgage for 81, 65a, in which her
husband, Heary G. Birchall, Joined. The
DOnu was signed AZ her nome but de
livered at, Dover, where the Birchslls
soon moved and resided for eighteen
months before returning to this state
After leaving the farm they continued
to pay the interest on the mortgage for
two years subsequently the farm was
sold for an amount that was insufficient
to wipe out the mortgage against IT, The
bond was then brought to this city
where 1t was entered against Mr. and
Mrs Birchall and damages we're as
sessed for the baiance due on it,
The effort now being made by Mrs
Birchalls attorney is on rule taken to
open the judgment against her on the
ground that the law OF Pennsylvania 81
the time she signed the mortgage pro
vided that a married woman's bond exc
outsd and delivered Ia the state Is void
Evening journal., 1891-11-10
Greed Revelation, Not sevlsion.

New York Herald
How far the Presbyterian ChHrch has
changed its position ia three years NAV
be accurately gagged by the changes in
the Confession of Faith advised yester
day by the New York Presbytery's
special committee To annihilate at one
blow the ideas Of generalization, predes
tinatien and election. and to soften
the harsh expressions Of creed -about
Roman Catholics and those VINO reject
the Gospel are enough to take away the
breath Of persons who remember the old
debates on revision Then many good
men fervently believed the creed should
be let alone; now there seems TO be
almost unanimity in favor Of all these
sweeping changes. Nodoubt the pro
posed revision would bring the creed
nearer to actual modern belief. But il is
almost enough to make John Knox turn
in his grave
Evening journal., 1891-11-10

U s. Accident Association of New York
has $270, 297. 500 assurances in force If
you viii guess the amount they will have
January 1, go, we viii give you policy.
Cut this out and send TO T. r. HAELoR,
Agent, Wilmington, Del, guess
Evening journal., 1891-11-10
They are nCuckoos .

/. House Sergeant Whann and six other
officers are very much mystifed over the
receipt of postal cards which were
brought to them this morning,
The cards we're mailed in this city, and
on the back of them was the word
Cuckoo The officers think that there
is a joke somewhere but they cannot see
II
Evening journal., 1891-11-10

John O'Neil, a young man who lives in
Columbus, Pa, was arrested last night
by Sergeant Ingram for jumping ball
there. he viii be taken to Columbus
te-day.
Evening journal., 1891-11-10
FOR sma-stata RI.hts
For Miller's Elastic Boiler and Stear
Pipe Covering. Address


Pipe Covering. Address
J. w. CARRIER,
P. o. Box No 397, Wilmington, Del
This is the best and most durable Fire
and Water Proof Covering for boilers
and steam pipes Il has no odor and
when applied to the hot air or steam
pipes will keep your esllRr cool and your
house warm, making an increase Of one
third to one half the heat formerly OBJ
tanned. Address orders or send for cir
culars for this covering to
r. 8. MILLER,
P. o. Box 80, Wilmington, Del
Evening journal., 1891-11-10

This is a very interesting
list of reduced underwear and
il will bear close examination.
Evening journal., 1891-11-10

BEAUTY-"This is a nice, simple little
bonnet; don't you think so. John2r The
Beast-"It is more than simple, my
dear. II is idiotic Puck.
Evening journal., 1891-11-10
VIM. B. SHARP
& CO.,
Fourth and Market Sis.

We have never offered such
magnificent value in Blankets
as now-one hundred and fifty
pairs have already been sold Of
the reduced ones don't leave
your blanket buying until Jack
Frost compels it, but prepare
beforehand, and then fear him
not, and save money in the
bargain.
So 80 reduced TO S4.eS-- lbs.
500 reduced 10 3sS 5lbs.
All of these are pleasingly
finished in red and blue Dor
ders, are big, generous fellows,
which you are sure to like.
Most housekeepers like a
WIDE crash, whether for dish
towels, roller towels, bath
towels or any other kind, and
we have one bale just received
I6H inches wide, worth I2%
cents per yard, which we shall
offer at 10 cents per yard
basement.
Evening journal., 1891-11-10
WHAT. Will THE HARVEST BE

The Levy Cesrt Investigating COMMITTEES
Fixes the : mount Due From DoughertY.
The Levy Court Investigating Com
mittee completed It's labors yesterday
afternoon and declared the amount duo
the county from ex Collector John
DoughertY TO be 81. 0ls 90 The table by
wards WAS as follows.
Dziennik Chicagoski. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1890-1971, 1891-11-16

nj. Chociaz mnie to boil, to jednak musze sic
pania podzielic mym smutkiem. Widze, ze
dziecko umrze, z MEM uciecha zycla mego
Nedzny pieniadz, chociaz 60 nam mnogo, to
ME moge dziecku kupi6 zdrowia! przy mych
skarbach bierze mi je smierc tax dobrze, jak'
najubozszemu zebrakowi.
J6zefna stara}a sic pocieszyc poczciwego
cz1owieka. Jezei s1owa pociechy ida czy-
stego, wierzacego serca, to So dla najwieksze-
go b6lu gojacem lekarstwem.
Lekarza ME by4o przez ca}y dzieh juz
myslano, re mu zaszfo cos nadzwyczajnego.
Wtem sic zjawi} ma sam wiecz6r. Kiedy zoba
cyl dziecko spiace, widaG byfo zadowolenie ma
jego twarzy. Lekarz siedzia} spokojnie pa
trzai ziemie i by} jakoby waanemi myslamil
zajety. J6zefna pozosta}a przy chorem dziec.
ku, poniewaz zacze}o bye niespokojne i ida.
wa1o sic, ze sig wnet przebudzi, tylko zamiast
r6zadca wzie}a robotke do reki. W bocznej
izbie by}a jejmos6. Nareszcie obudzi}o sic
dziecko, kiedy pierwsze wejrzenie pablo ma
J6zefne, twarzyczka sic rozjasni7a i wyciag}o
raczki chude ku opiekunce Lekarz odsuna4
J6zefne zacza} znowu po setny raz badac
piersi plecy dziecka, poki silny kaszel dziec.
ka ME przeszkodzl} mu W tel operacyi.
Czy moge movie pania steinowa?- =
zapyta1 sic J6zefny.
= Jest obok W izbie zaraz ia poprosze.
Jejposc zaraz wysz}a; a doktor odciagnaw.
sly ia do okna rzek4 jej pocichu:
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Szwajcarya.
Zurych, Is listopada

Wczoraj wydarzy}o sic straszne
nieszczescie W tunelu Mont Gents.
Pewien podr6zny we w}oskim pocia-
GU ekspresowym, kt6ry spokoinie
spa} ma swojem sedzeniu, nagle obu-
dzi} sic W Srodku tunelu zaspsny, a
prawdopodobnie przez }oskot i ciem-
nose odurzohy, poskoczyf i niezrozu-
miale zapytawszy sic COS swego sa-
siada, rzuca sic do drzwi, otworzy} je
wyskoczy} pociagu. Natychmiast
zatrzymano pociag. znaleziono zw}o-
XII nieszczesliwego straszliwie poszar-
pane: by}y to zw}oki pana Loup,
prezydenta szwajcar- kiej agentury
telegrafcznej W Genewie, ktory wra
cal do domu Medyolanu, gdzie
mial narade z ministrem Rudini.
Loup cierpiaa cd d}uzszego czasu ma
bezsennos6 nerwowe rozdraznienie:
ten ts6macza jego nagse obudzenie
sic czyn popeiniony W stanie ME
przytomnym.