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Evening journal., 1891-06-26
A SUCCESSFUL 1RIAL rRlP.
The New Steamer Gay Head Makes .
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The initial trial trip Of the new side
wheel steamer Gay Head, butt for the
Nantucket Steamboat Company by the
Pusey and Jones Company, WAS made on
the Delaware river yesterday The trial
began at l. 30 o'clock and ended at 80
o'clock, and was very successful to the
builders and those for whom the boat
was built.
Among those who were on the steamer
during the trial trip were w. Pusey,
president Of the Pusey and Jones Com
pany; Captain A. p Barton, who VIII
command the Gay Head Allen Pierce,
son of the president OF the Nantucket
Steamboat Company; George Fisher,
mate. and William orswald, engineer Of
the Gay Head, and Charles II Heald,
superintendent Of the constructing
company.
The Gay Head Is wooden hull boat,
1876 feet long 80 feet beam moulded aud
5s feet over the guards. She will be
propelled by vertical walking beam
engine, 90 inch cylinder with 10 feet
stroke She will be run as passenger
and freight boat between New Bedford,
Conn and Nantucket, Mass. II is ex-
pected that she win leave Wilmington
Saturday or Sunday for Providence R
l., where she will be Dry docked and
copper bottomed The appointments Of
the boat are complete in every par
ticular
Evening journal., 1891-06-26
LAsT REGULAR MEETING.
Oity Council Refuses To MeddIe In the
Ice Matter

The last regular meeting of the old
City Council last evening. was attended
by all the membe Nathaniel II Ben
son was also present and appeared TO be
catching on to the routine. The new
Council will meet for organization next
Wednesday night. There was great deal
OF private consultation before business
was begun last evening. so that IL was
s 80 o'clock when President Farra raped
for order
The Finance Committee reported on
the petition of George II. Boughman, who
asked for the refunding of 50 03 over
paid capitation tax. The committee
recommended that $3.50 be refunded
The report was adopted,
The Fire Committee presented the bill
OF the Gamewell Fire Company for 1920
which was approved City Treasurer R.
r. Griffith reported the balance In bank
to current expenses $50 446 So; special
deposit, Sal. .454 81 John j. Mealey's
collections amounted to $325; Edmund
Mitchell's $340 aud e. P. Moody's
$50 SO
The city auditors report for the year
nay roll for the month of June amounted
10 tSs sUs-C WniNn Whh OFQtlE0 lAiu
The Law Committee made report on
the communication OF William a. Lee,
respecting the appointing OF registrar
to the Board Of Health, and stated that
1t did not see that the matter came
within their province Lee had notified
Council that be would apply for his
salary. but acting on the advice OF the
city solicitor. the committee recon-
mended that the whole matter be left
with the Board of Health.
A communication from the Board Of
Street and Sewer Directors, enclosing
the bill Of Anderson & Son. for 81. .416 so,
was received and referred to tine Law
Committee.
Mayor Harrington reported on the
petition Of Mrs. Mary e. Morrison and
the Recommendation of the committee
which examined It, he drew attention
to page 476 of the city ordinance which
exempted that portion of the city from
his jurisdiction. He recommended tfat
the ordinance be 80 amended IS to include
that portion of the city. The eommuni.
cation was received and entered on the
minutes. Council then adjourned TO
meet to morrow evening, and on invita-
tion Of President Farra repaired to Mul-
Inns restaurant TO partake Of ice cream
Members Of the press we're included in
the invitation.
Evening journal., 1891-06-26
LAST EDITION
JOHN coLsmAN,s FATAL FALL.
Thrown From a Horse. His Neck ws
Broken, and Instant Death Followed

Thrown From Horse. HIS Neck Was
Broken, and Instant Death Followed
John Coleman was thrown from a
horse and instantly killed last evening
The accident occurred on the oyster
shell road at Guthrie's row. His neck was
broken by the fall
Coleman was member of the Liberty
Fire Company. In the evening he, In
company with James May and James
Dougherty, both members Of the Liberty
company, brought out three horses TO
give them exercise The animals had
been stabbed fer a time and were some
what restless. The fremen mounted
the horses bareback aud rode through
the city as FAR as Fifth and Market
streets.
AT this point they turned back and
rode down Market street. qoing over the
bridge towards the causeway. The
men were riding abreast, Coleman being
IN the centre When they had crossed
the bridge the horses were trotting
rapidly, and when Guthrie's row was
reached they had broken into a run This
was about o'clock M The first
house in the row had only been reached
when Coleman's horse gave a sudden
spring and the rider was dashed over his
head to the hard road His companions
went some distance before they could
stop
Several colored people saw the fall and
some of them hurried to assis. the fallen
man. Blood was flowing freely from
wound near the base Of the skull, and
also from his mouth and nostrils. It
saturated the sand and covered the road
around When Dougherty and May
reached the spot they found that Cole
man was dead. The body was lifted and
carried TO house near by where water
was procured and the blood washed
away.
Meantime messages were sent for Dr.
Ogle and the police wagon The ambu-
lance WAS also summoned but did not
arrive. The dead mans body was taken
to his home, No 300 William street.
where 1t was examined by DR. Ogls, who
found rupture at the base Of the skull
The agony Of the young wife and aged
mother was terrible They refused to be
comforted. Coleman was a hammerer In
the employ of the Johnson Forge Com.
pany. He leaves a wife and one child.
When the body had been removed to
his home Coroner Sparks was summoned
and viewed it. He decided hot to hold
an inquest. Drs 0gle and Patterson
gave their opinion that death was caused
by the neck being broken. Corouer's
Physician Smith made an examination
this morning. Coroner Sparks gave q
certificate of death
Evening journal., 1891-06-26

Miss Emma Thorn is visiting relatives
at Townsend.
James Gam has returned to his home
at st. Georges
W. H. Tunis Of Clayton was in this
city yesterday.
P. A. Grier Of Salisbury, Md, is in
this city to day.
Secretary Of State D. F. Marvel is in
this city to day.
Walter D Walls has been visiting his
parents in Dover.
Mics Maggie Lawson of Dover is visit
ing relatives in this city.
Miss Mollie White and brother are
visiting Miss Clara Wilson at Middle
town.
Judge J. Frank Ball and family have
taken up their summer residence near
Claymont.
Mrs Henry G. Turner and children
will leave for Ocean Grove tomorrow to
spend the summer.
Hon. w. T. Hutson of Leipsic the
popular Democratic leader in the late
House Of Representatives, was in Will
mington yesterday.
Lynford A. Thomas, the bicyclIst, who
was run down by ''road hog" at Fourth
and Poplar streets about three weeks
ago and sustained painful injuries, has
recovered.
l o Acton. Harry Lambert and
Harry Flanders, three prominent citizens
Of Salem, N. j., we're ia this city yester
day, attending the sale of the steam
barge Mary, in which they were part
owners
Evening journal., 1891-06-26
would N1aks an Emelsnt rollosmsn

Magistrate Frank E Smith appeared
on the witness stand at the Municipal
Court this morning and described how be
did neat piece of police work yesterday.
The man in the dock was William Lucas,
colored, whom the magistrate arrested
for disorderly conduct. Lucas was pass
ing up Shipley street, but when near the
magistrates office he began to abuse a
man who was washing the pavement
The noise attracted 8 crowd aud the
manner Of Lucas grew more boisterous
and violent. Magistrate Smith was
much annoyed and leaving his desk he
walked to the spot, seized the man
and marched him to his own Office where
he was kept until the arrival Of an officer.
Lucas was fined SO and costs and the
magistrate was com pllmented on his
pluck, friend good-humoredly telling
him that he would give him letter Of
recommendation to the Police Commits
sioners
Evening journal., 1891-06-26
Church Wedding.

John F Mcguire and Eta NJ. Conway
were married at st. Patrick's Church
yesterday afternoon by Rev. Father
Bradford Miss Annie Conway
acted as bridesmaid and Patrick Mcguire
as best man. After the ceremony the
happy couple held a reception
at their future hcme, Sixteenth and
French streets. Among those present were
Mrs. Mcguire, John Conway and wife,
Joseph McCullion and wife, Miss Sarah
Mcguire, M. Rodgers and wife, John L.
Malone, Jr., and wife, John McCullion,
Miss Maggie Tobia, Miss Lizzie Brady,
Miss Mamie Malloy. Mrs. Writ, Philip F.
Conway, John A Conway. M. T. Con-
way. Ed Conway.
Evening journal., 1891-06-26

The thirty fourth annual report Of the
presIdsnt of the Wilmington Institute
hss been issued in a neatly bound
volume of thirty eight pages. IL
contains lists Of the ex presidents,
officers for the coming year, standing
committees, the tressurer's report and
that OF the librarian, the number OF
newspapers aud periodicals received, and
several other matters of interest The
treasurers report shows an expenditure
of ST., 512 IA for the year, with balance
in hand on April Of $147 65 The
number of bound volumes in the library
is 1S, ,09S; pamphlets. 1,1S1. From the
library for home use 1884 books were
taken during the year. The total mem
bership is 666.
Evening journal., 1891-06-26
wrlrht,s rndr rnnnd

The body Of Thomas O. Wright who
was drowned near Centreville, Nd
while boating on Wednesday, was found
at II % o'clock yesterday morning not
far from the spot where it sank. Crowds
of men had been at work during the
night dragging for his body. After over
twenty hours work the hook attached to
a trouting line caught in the drowned
mans clothes and the body was hauled
to the surface Mr.. Wright had taken
off portion Of his clothing to swim ashore
for boat to save his comrades who we're
clinging to the .capsized boat and who
could not swim. They were saved while
he perished. He was a very popular
man
Evening journal., 1891-06-26
Ranefloinl sonintIaa ~ nIeat

A meeting Of members Of all the
Catholic beneficial societies Of this city
will be held at 3 o'clock next Sunday
evening in the hall Of the Catholic
Benevolent Legion, southeast corner Of
Fourth and Van Buren streets. The
meeting will be addressed by Martin
J Griffin. general secretary Of the /. G.
B. .. Philadelphia, and others who will
make suggestions for the consideration
OF the various societies
Evening journal., 1891-06-26
AMID 4 SHOWER OF COMPLIMENTS.
President John q. Fsrra's supper-Euio-
gistic Words spoken BY All.

President John o. Farra's snppsr-Euio-
gistic Words spoken BY All.
After the adjournment of City Council
last evening President John @. Farra
invited the member of the Council, city
officials and representatives of the press
to supper in Mullins restaurant, Sixth
and Shipley streets. The Invitation
was accepted and the following persons
attended: Mayor Austin Harrington,
Councilmen William g. Baugh. f. B.
Cotton, John E. Curren, Daniel McKen-
ney, Michael j Sharkey, Samuel
G. Vandegrift, James A. Magee,
Henry W. Perkins, Aaron s Beale,
Samuel r Lawson, John W. Hawkins,
President elect N. R. Benson Of City
Council, James r. Deighton, Clerk OF
Council A. r. Messick. Bailiff Michael
f. Kelley. City Auditor John A.
Mitchell. Auditors Clerk John Bough-
man, Chief of Police w. Y.
Swiggett, City Treasurer Richard r.
Griffith, H. T, Price of The Morning
News, J. P, Conway of the EVENING
JOURNAL, Merris Taylor and Joseph q
wilkins of Every Evening, Solomon
Hersey and William r. Long OF the
Daily Republican.
Mayor Harrington was unanimously
chosen as toast-master, place which he
filled to perfection, and enlivened the
party with his salient flashes of wit He
referred feelingly 10 the fact that so
many competent city officials were now
retiring with himself paid a glowing
tribute TO President Farra who, In his
rulings, he said, knew not party, and
who now enjoys the gratitude and
esteem Of all the people.
President elect Benson was next
introduced. He referred to the friend
ship long existing between himself and
Mr. Farra, q friendship made closer
during the progress of the recent con
test, When the fate of war, or rather
politics, had ordained that they should
be pitted against each other. he ex
pressed only the wish that two years
hence he might retire as honored and
respected as Mr.. Farra now did
Everybody at the table was In turn
called upon and made brief speech
eulogistic of the retiring president. Presi.
dent FarrR at the conclusion, thanked
those present for the kind words spoken
of him, and added that when all those
present believed that he had done his
duty the whole people he was conf.
dent would think likewise
Mr. Farra has been president Of City
Council for six years, having succeeded
the late Henry Eckel. He was re- elected
for term of two years, and 4ub
sequently for term of three.
Evening journal., 1891-06-26
Real Estate Sales.

The following sales were made at the
Court House yesterday afternoon; By J.
Frsnk Biggs, trustee of the Ann Bassett
estate, three story brick dwelling at
Seventh and West streets, TO DR. M. J.
Hughes, for $4,000; by james NJ
Haman, administrator of Edmund
Hamau, deceased, one half acre lot near
Hare's Corner. to John h. Rodney for
500. The farm. was Withdrawn for
want of bidders.
Evening journal., 1891-06-26
BusIsr rhan ! Raa.

Presiding Elder Murray Of the viii
mington district Of the M. e Church,
will hold quarterly conference at Glas-
gov to morrow at 10 a. m. at Bethel, at
8 o'clock in the afternoon; at Chesa
peake City at 8 o'clock in the evening.
On Sunday morning he will preach at
CLespeske City at 1913 O'Clock; Sunday
afternoon at Glasgow at o'clock, and
Sunday night at Newark at o'clock
He will also hold quarterly conference at
Brandywine this evening.
Evening journal., 1891-06-26
was EDWARD smith Abducted.

A Philadelphia paper says that Edward
smith who was found by officer Taylor
ouSFront street, and kept at the police
station for the last few days, had been
abducted by two unknown men. While
here the boy appeared to be weak
minded and was unable to give an intel
ligent account of himself He had Just
returned from a training school on a
vacation. While here he said nothing
about being abducted
Evening journal., 1891-06-26
Rum, Rebellion and Romanism.

Senator Vance's wife Is a Catholic, a
fact which rather surprised the neighbors,
who knew the Senator to be pronounced
Protestant One of them who knew the
Senator well enough to take the liberty.
asked how he came to marry q Catholic.
well said Mr.. Vance, "I'll tell you.
l have tried rum and have tried rebel
lion. and | thought it might be good to
try little romanism In order to complete
the prescription. the combination is a
great ona
Evening journal., 1891-06-26
Is ThIs ] cold or Fiah storr

A despstch from Lewes says: REV.
George q Smith and Rev John Jarvis,
colored preachers of Lewes, were stroll
ing along the shore not far from the
town when they discovered a miniature
barrel of gold. The barrel was such as
are used for collections la churches. The
metal was taken to the mint in Philadel-
phia aud found to be genuine. It's value
is ~ 500
Evening journal., 1891-06-26
TheNredIoAl nraminnrlon.

DR.. Charles e Baird, the newly ap-
pointed police physician. spent the
forenoon in examining the men named
by the police commissioners for officera
The examination. was very rigid. Mayor
elect Wiley and Commissioner Jester
were present for some time. None OF the
officers yet know anything about the
result. The police commission will meet
at o clock this afternoon to hear the
physicians report and pass upon the
certificates.
Evening journal., 1891-06-26
Orles Of .',urder'' wake tho slsepsrs.

The people in the neighborhood OF
Sixth and Poplar street, we're aroused
about o'clock this morning by
cries of murder, made by woman
A mans voice was also heard and
several persons got out OF bed to ascer-
tain what was the matter When the
spot was reached from which the cries
were heard ne person could be found A
pair Of old shoes lay on the pavement,
but there were no signs Of q struggle
Evening journal., 1891-06-26
Younr People Kntertaln.
BY Telephone to the EVENING JouRNAD.
Nnw NAeTTE lima Oh

BY Telephone to the EVENING JouRHAD.
NEW CASTLE, June 20.
A literary entertainment and sociable
was given last evening by the Young
Peoples Society of Christian Endeavor
of the First Baptist Church A good
program was rendered. After sing
ing, prayer was offered by
Rev w J.Cambron followed by singing,
christian Endeavor." An opening
address was given by Joseph Hughes.
president of the society, ard a vocal
selection by Misses ClaraDalby and Sarah
La Boube and Harry Hamilton
following which WAS a recitation by
Harry Price; solo by Mrs Frank
Bush reading by Miss Flora Lunt;
organ and piccoilo duet. by M Chamber
lain and Harry Price; readings, by Miss
Maggie Bostwick and Miss Maggie Wood
ward; vocal solo. M Chamberlain: /:
recitation by Miss Jennie Bostwick !;
reading by Harry Hamilton. Harold
Sudell, president OF the P.S e..
OF the Presbyterian Church, and he gave
nice talk to the society and was
followed BY Rev W. J. Cambrop, after
which the people we're invited to partake
Of refreshments the society had pre-
pared.
Evening journal., 1891-06-26
To Repay Contractors with Good worl

The following officers were elected by
the PAYERS and Hammers Union last
evening Joseph Cox. president; John
Davis, vice president; William Barr,
secretary; Harry Davis, treasurer;
Charles McHugh, sergeant at arms; and
Joseph Rhoads, financial secretary. The
members resolved that now as the con
tractors had accseded to their demands,
they in turn would see that good work
had been done, 50 that the contractors
should not have occasion to regret their
daeiainn
Evening journal., 1891-06-26
Omcer ecott Renpnointed

James I. Scott received many con-
gratulations this morning on his reap
pointment as police officer, vice George
D. Lippincott, who refused to serve.
Mr.. Scott has always been an efficient
officer and the dropping off Of his name
from the list in the first instance was
denounced on all sides when the char
acter of many of the successful sandi-
dates was considered.
Evening journal., 1891-06-26
Readings Fourth Of July Excursion
Tickets

The Reading will contribute to
the general enjoyment Of the "Glorlous
Fourth" by selling reduced rate excur-
sion tickets on July 3rd and 4th, good to
return until July 7th, inclusive. These
special tickets will be issued between all
points in the Readings territory, and
also to stations on several OF the lines
connecting with the Reading The min
imum round trip rate where the ordinary
time limit is extended, will be % cents
for adults, aad l3 cents for children.
Evening journal., 1891-06-26

ID DEFUNDfNG OF THE DIRECT TAX =
H have complete list OF ali persoi ; 10
paid direct tax IN the State. / will prrbqre
and qi osecute claims made up from my last
parties entitled ia any part o. the State. All
persons desiring me to collect their claims
can send me a letter or postal card giving the
name Of the party in whose name the tax was
assessed, the hundred IN which the land is
situated. L. o. address Of claimant, whether
As an original party or as executor or admin
ietratOr. No person need come 10 see me In
person. 20 receipt necessary. Ten per cent
win be charged when check e delivered.
@. H. b. DAY..
June A. 1891. Dover Delaware
Evening journal., 1891-06-26
Alter the 4nxee.

Ex-ConstRble Thomas Rearden and his
associates, who are levying on the
property of tax payers for taxes due on
the duplicates Of George w. MdKee.
have been very busy this morning. aud
before noon levied on more than dozen
properties. They we're very successful
aud have collected a large sum.
Evening journal., 1891-06-26
nnnsad the Night Au.x.

A very pleasant social entertainment
was given by Miss Annie Bierman at the
home of her parents, Madison street
above Second, last evening The social
was attended by a large number of Miss
Bierman's friends who enjoyed them
selves by singing, dancing and other
kinds. Of amusement until after mid
night,
Evening journal., 1891-06-26

Seven and q quarter per ~af ). simple
interest per aRnum & What the
Equitable Life" Is paya4s On maturing
polices this year on the twenty year en-
dowment plan. AEsoE A. MAHRR, man
ager.
Evening journal., 1891-06-26

NOTICE TEACHERS EXAMINATION,
4N Examinations for second and third grade
certificates viii be held as follows: Ne ark,
saturday, June 20; Middletown. Friday, June
-; Wilmington. saturday June n. in school
building. No. |, Flfth and French streets
Evening journal., 1891-06-26
The sloop wilIlam II. vsnamln sola.

The sloop William H. venamin was
sold by United States Marshal Mahaffy
at the Federal Building this morning.
The Venramin was libeled to ssatisfy a
claim OF John M. Steslman The Enoch
Moore Company purchased her fer 1906
Evening journal., 1891-06-26
Milminrton OIearinr Houae

The sxchanges Of the Wilmington banks
a. the clearing house to-day were: Total,
$D4, S2S 5I halsnce. e21, 1877 80.
Evening journal., 1891-06-26
Handsome Medals For Athletes

The handsome gold aud silver medals
to be awarded at the Y M @. A sports
tomorrow afternoon are on exhibition
In the show windows of Sherwin q Sons.
Seventy eight entries have been made
Evening journal., 1891-06-26
Alarming, But True

There's lots % adulteration of medi-
cines going on. Pure and reliable goods
only at drug store. Fifth and Poplar
streets Established eighteen years.
Evening journal., 1891-06-26
A GOOD Place to Go

Wheref Why to the old established
drug store when you want pure medi
cines. Fifth and Poplar streets.
Evening journal., 1891-06-26

John Bird Burnhan graduated with
honors at Trinity College, Hartford,
Conn. yesterday. Mr. Burnhan read an
essay on Japan aud Christianity
Evening journal., 1891-06-26

REFUNDING THE DIRECT TAX. WHEN
~ the necessary books and blanks are pre-
pared, / will give notice IN the Newspapers,
when and where l will meet the persons or
their legal represen tatiyes who have paid the
direct tax levied upon the real estate Of per
sons in Delaware, approved Aug 8, 1861 under
act OF Congress. j FRANK WILDS,
Dover. June3 3 1891. Commissioner.
Evening journal., 1891-06-26
PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS

Loan stock or savings fund orders
! iken in payment for "Crestonn lots.
Evening journal., 1891-06-26
NoTICE To rAxPAYERs.

County taxes will be due and payable on
and after July 1.
On taxes paid during the months OF July
and August discount of FIVE per cent. will be
given.
On taxes paid during the months Of Sep
tember and October a discount OF three per
cent. will be given.
Onitaxes paid during .the month OF No
vember no discount viii be given.
On taxes paid during tho month OF De-
cember five per cent will be added,
JOHN II DICKEY,
Rpcei YER ~ ron Nv faxes
Evening journal., 1891-06-26
PROPOSALS.

PROPOSALS FOR REMovINs ASHES.
OFFICE or THE STREET AND SEWER
DEPARTMENT, Southwest Corner sixth
and King streets. Second Floorl
Wilmington, Del Jane 25, eqi
Sealed proposals vii be received at this
Office until T.Bl O'Clock Tuesday evening Ju.y
z, 1891, for removing ashes for a term Of one
year, commencing August /, 1891 Speeifica-
tions may be obtained at the afiice Iof the de-
partnienf. by order OF the Board OF Direc-
tors. 7, LESLIE CARPENTER,
Secretary.
Evening journal., 1891-06-26
Bool.a and PeriodI ana.

Are you looking for a safe and profit
able Investment See "creston" lots.