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Evening journal., 1891-03-28
JoHN keENAN,s pEATh.
He Dies This Morning OF the Iniuris
Received In the Explosion Yesterday.

He Dies This Morning OF the Iniuriss
Received In the Explosion Yesterday.
John keenan, who was injured by an
explosion in the printing room of the
Arlington Mills yesterday, died at 7.15
o'clock this morning The immediate
cause of death was hemorrhage. The
calf of his right leg was blown way by
the flying cylinder head and his left arm
terribly injured.
So many Of the arteries were opened
that it was impossible to stop the blood
until he had lost too much to rally.
Keeusn was Sc years old and lived at
No. 934 Spruce street. He had worked
in the Arlington Mills for two months,
having formerly been employed by the
Jackson and Sharp Company. He leaves
a widow and three children, two boys
aud one girl The coroner had not re
ceived notice Of the death at / o'clock
this afternoon.
Evening journal., 1891-03-28

play for the divorce Of James K from
Crecey Polk, and they were both negroes,
II was strictly necessary. His hand con
sisted of Messrs. Donshoe, Moore, Rich
ardson. McMullin, Ross and Houston
Mr. Pllling never noticed that McMullin
held six cards in his hand until ths game
was over and the clerk had called the
roll.
This is the first negro divorcs granted
this session.
ON ths senate Table.
The House joint resolution giving In
snrsnce Commissioner Fooks s1, 900 for
superintending the printing Of his bien
nial report, and further providing that
the Office be made salaried one at
81, 500 per year. passed serenely through
the House to- day, but In the Senate IL
was laid on the table for future consider.
alton.
Insane Hospital Appropriation.
Delaware State Hospital will only get
500 900 per year for current expenses
The Honse to day coucnrred in the Senate
amendment reducing the appropriation
from $25, 600 TO the above amount
Two Years Of Crate.
The Senate Committee on Vacant Lands
reported adversely on the Colin Ferguson
Joint resolution having for its object the
Immediate construction Of the delaware
aud Maryland canal or the revocation Of
its charter In its written report the
committee stated that the passage OF
such a resolution would prove harm ful to
the interests of the state and those
having money invested 10 the enterprise
On motion Of Mr.. Pilling the resolution
was indefinitely postponed.
The Front and Unien Bin.
The Front and Union Street Railway
bill was introduced in tho Senate day
by MI. Pilling The rule was suspended
and it was rushed through its second
reading and referred to the Committee
on Corporations The amendments were
80 numerous that It was ordered to be
engrossed In time to take action upon ii
Tuesday. Then it will be passed
Ceiabratlng His Good Fortune.
Hezekish vickery. who was pardoned
to day by Governor Reynolds, did not
stay out of Jail very long. Sheriff Cole
liberated him at noon He no sooner
went out into the pelting rain storm
than he becsme impressed with
the idea that he must be struck
by a bolt Of Jersey lightning In less
than two hours he was beastly drunk.
and was wheeled back TO Dover Jail In a
wheel barrow. 2He will not have 20 stay
there very long, aud it Is q good thing
for him that his term is mot long one.
He would not be the object Of executive
cleme ncy again.
Aid for Delaware College.
Mr. Pllling to day introduced his bills
providing for the state acceptance oil
Federal aid for Delaware College, and the
establishing Of an agricultural and me
chanical college for colored students. The
details OF these two bills have already
been published ia the EVENING JoUR
NAL.
Evening journal., 1891-03-28
ADJUSTMENTS.
onera House.-..rhe cnuntr raIr.,

Opera House." fhe County Fair
Neil Burgess's" famous Union Square
Theatre success The County Fair will
be seen at the Grand Opera House Mon
day aud Tuesday, March 80 and 81. A
special matinee will be given Tuesday by
request Of the many ladies' and children
who would be unable to attend an even
ing performances. Realism and rus
ticity are the keynotes TO the
comedy. The play is sweet says
The New Y ork Herald Sweet as the
fragrance Of fresh hay and flowers and
the laughter Of village maids In mid sum
mer !" Il see no reason. said the same
writer over two years ago, why II should
not run for years like the Old Home
stead 1t Is a character study with
simple pictures OF New England country
life, and enough dramatic interest tc
keep the mind from dwelling entirely on
COWS, horses and haymskers.
Evening journal., 1891-03-28
a cosTLY sPEAK-EAsY.
Two "Coasters" Reoommirted That They
May be Compelled to Work.

May be Compelled to Work.
John Il Mousley was fined 800 and
costs at this mornings session of the
Municipal Court for selling liquor with
Out a license 10 Edel Robinson
Last Saturday morning he was fined $100
and costs for the same offsnse and
there are two other cases pending against
him which have been continued for
another week. Edel Robinson WIS exeus sd
for having com mitted contempt Of court
by not appearing as witness when
summoned
Leslie Morris, 10 years old Benjamin
Morris, - years old. and William Wat.
son, 10 years old all colorsd, charged
with the larceny OF S4 from
the store of j. P. Almond &
Co., Eighth and Market streets. were
recommitted The father of the Morris
boys applied to Judge Ball in tha after
noon for clemency in dealing with his
sons. Mr.. Morris is very reputable
c1lored man and the Judge agreed tc
give him charge of the boys on condition
that he looks well to their behavior
Watson will be sent to the Ferris Reform
School
Thomas Carrigan. who got out Of New
Castle on Thursday was recommitted
until Monday morning when he
will come under the operations
of the Criminal Convict bill
and If convicted, must break stones
instead Of loung;ng in idleness. The same
thing was done in the case of John Q.
Clark, another old offender.
William Postles ANA George Hammond
colored, Jerseymen, who were arrested by
Detectives Jones and VBndegrift for tbs
larceny of quantity of clothing, were
each held in $500 bail for further hear
fno
Evening journal., 1891-03-28
LAST EDITION
MORE SNOW AND RAIN.
An Awful Night on the Delaware-Acci
dents to shipping-High rides.

An Awful Night on the Delaware-Acci-
dents to shipping-High rides.
The heavy snow and rain storm which
visited this section yesterday and to dav,
was peculiar in many respects While
driving snow was falling in this CITY a
heavy rain storm was raging in the
lower part of the state In Pennsylvania
the snow storm did not begin
until towards noon, and soon turned to
rain. A steady rain lasted all last night.
Tue strong northwest wind, which arose
early in the evening and threatened to do
much damage died cut about midnight.
The snow storm began with the first
signs Of daylight this morning, as II
only having rested for the night AL
though the temperature was much higher
binding storm prevailed between the
hours of and o'clock this morning
1t is estimated that six inches
of snow fell during the storm. The
amount of water that has been made by
the melting snow was g inches up TO
noon to day Some towns in northern
Pennsylvania have ten inches of snow
this morning
Prospects for bright Easter are very
bad II will undoubtedly rain during q
part Of, II not the eutire day to MORO v.
This will make the first stormy Easter
that has been known in the Middle
States, Delaware especially, for many
years. The storm has brought about a
serious depression Of Easter
business, and has also caused
a marked falling off in the church con
gregations. The storm has interrupted
street railway aud steamboat traffic and
slightly damaged telegraph and telephone
wires
1t ragged furiously on the Delaware
river last night and score of vessels
sought refuge in the Christiana this
morning All in coming boats report a
terrible storm on the river and bay
Several small schooners came in before
o'clock this morning with masts broken
and sails rent. Their masters say that
they have known but few worse nights
than last night. The tides are very high
and at 2 o'clock fthis afternoon, high
water, the tide arose over the wharves
and shipyard fronts along the Chris
tiaBa
No tidings have been received Of
wrecks or accidents in the bay. Two
packets which were being towed up the
Christiana by three tugs last evening.
became iammed in the draw of Third
street bridge, owing to the ten
der's failure to Iespond promptly
to the signals. There was loud crash
and it seemed for an instant that both
vessels would go to pieces, but by skill
full work on the part of the tugs the
vessels were able to move off apparently
uninjured. The steam packets Mary Of
Smyrna, and Anna of Leipsic. are
stormstaid in the river below Third
street bridge.
Evening journal., 1891-03-28
Rev. Jonn j. Tierner.

Rev. John J. Tierney vice president of
Mt. St. Mary's College, is on a visit to
Wilmington. He has been assisting in
the services of Holy Week at st. Mary S
Church. At the close of the scholastic
year Father Tierney will sail for the
North Cape, the wonderful region of the
midnight sun. He and Father Flynn
will meet at st. Petersburg, and together
explore Europe for six weeks, sailing for
tha Unitad States September 8.
Evening journal., 1891-03-28
nInnnt-HnmIltnn-

Miss Mary Hamilton Of this city, was
married to Joshua H. Moffat Of Quakers-
town, Pa, at the home Of the brides
parents, cornef Of Fourt b and Broome
streets, on Thursday evening by Rev.
George E Thompson. Only the imme-
diate relatives Of the parties were pre-
sent Mr. and Mrs. Moffat will live in
Wilmington, he having gone into bRsi-
ness here.
Evening journal., 1891-03-28
New Rraudrwina RrIdre-

The Cherry Island Marsh Company,
which Is seeking a charter from the Leg
islature so as to build bridge across the
Brandywine between Fourth and Eighth
streets extended, says that franklin B.
Cotton is In no way interested in the pro
ject. Most Of the members Of the com
psny are farmers, and they desire the
bridge as a short route to their property
beyond the creek, comprising about 260
na~ao
Evening journal., 1891-03-28
A ". 8 \ Train showed Up.

A big snow drift on the Wilmington
and Nolthern railroad, near Springfield
Pa, blocked the tracks for some time
this morning. The snow held out much
longer in that vicinity. as the thermome-
ter registered FIVE degrees lower than 1t
did in Wilmington. 1t was brought to
the freezing point last night, and the
snow drifted about in dense clouds. The
rails were completely covered to depth
of twelve and fourteen inches. by the
drift, for more than fifty yards Pas
senger train No. could not get through
the bank at o'clock this morning, and a
wreeking train was despatched from this
city to clear the tracks for traffic Tbs
work was completed In twenty Eve min
utes after the wreck train arrived The
tracks were then cleared all along the
line, and passenger trains were soon
running on scheduled time
Evening journal., 1891-03-28
Parting Supper to Accountant KehI

On Thursday evening the clerks Of the
Pullman Palace Car Company gave big
farewell supper, at Willis's restaurant,
to Chief Accountant w. J. Kehl, who
will leave for the West on Monday The
supper was superb in every respect and
the Office employees will never forget the
parting gathering with Mr.. Kehl. He,
with his successor, Accountant w. j.
Boyer, and a number of others made
speeches at the conclusion of the feast
Chief Clerk G G Petelle, on behalf OF
his associates, presented to Mr. Kehl a
diamond pin
Evening journal., 1891-03-28
auddsn Death from Heart disease.

Elizabeth Mahan, wife Of Benjamin
Mahan of No. 2129 Market street, died
suddenly of heart disease last night at
her home. She was seized with faint
ing spell while going about the house and
died before medical aid reached her. She
was 38 years old and daughter of Isaac
Venn. Coroner Sparks gave certificate
of death frsm heart disease this morn
fOU
Evening journal., 1891-03-28
Academy Of Music.

Joseph D. Clifton. supported BY com
pany Of artists, will appear at the Acad-
emy Of Music. Monday, Tuesday and
Wednesday OF next week. In Mr.
CliftoD's latest production entitled
Ranch King. or Midnight Ride. story
of life among the cattlemen of Lower
California. 1t will open with matinee
on Monday at 2, 10 p. m, for the women
and children
Evening journal., 1891-03-28
Judgment for Plnintln..

The case OF James Mcclure VS.. Peter
Mccall for the recovery of damages for
horse was concluded last evening before
Referees Joseph L. Carpenter, Robert
McCsulley and Samuel Murphy. A
verdict Of $50 50 for the plaintiff was
rendered W. M Byrne ESQ was
counsel for the plaintiff, ami Charles B.
Lore, ESQ, for the defendant.
Evening journal., 1891-03-28

The Equitable Life" holds larger
surplus, writes larger annual business,
has larger amount Of insurance in force
and pays a larger dividend than any
other company in the world
Evening journal., 1891-03-28
MN statn &c pnsirinn-

Representative John G. Higgins Of the
House Committee on Federal Relations.
will meet the military men in the
armory this afternoon to state to them
his position on the National Guard bill.
Evening journal., 1891-03-28

Seven and quarter per cent. simple
interest per annum is what the
Equitable Life is paying on maturing
polices this year on the twenty year en-
dowment plan. ANsON A. MAHER, man.
ager, No. SOP Market street.
Evening journal., 1891-03-28

William ]. Parry, the well-known
musician has removed from No. 80 King
street, to No. S19 VanBuIen street, and
will devote bis whole time to giving in
struction on the piano, organ. violin and
viollncello.
Evening journal., 1891-03-28
M mail ninr nnnlr

The Hartmann aud FehrenbRch Brew
ing Company have to day delivered their
extra brewing Of Brandywine Book Beer
10 all their customers. Call for it, and
make no mistake.
Evening journal., 1891-03-28
FRRnEPICK ". HEIss.

NOTICE ~, JOHN H. LEWIS. THE
~ owner and occupant Of the house situated
al Newark known rs the Deer Park Hotel, in
School Districts Nos 39 and Al, White Clay
Creek hundred. county Of New Castle and
Stn'e Of Delaware. in compliance with the
requirements OF the acts Of the General As
sembly ia such case made and 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, in and for New Castle county, on
Monday, the nth day OF May, le9l, being the
next term Of said Cour5, Tor license or said
house as an inn or tavern, for the sale therein
OF Intoxicating liquors in les quantities than
one quart. to be drunk on the premises, and
the following respectable citizens and sub
stantial freehOiders of said school district
recommend the said application, viz:
James III Armstrong, Joseph t. WI lis,
David Ford, Amos Brown,
Robert Mclaughlin, John O'Donnen, Jr.,
Frank Mclaughlin, Jacob Casho,
John RI Hill, William Barton,
O. Henry Daniel Kennedy,
John Corbett Andrew j. Mote,
BENJAMIN Campbell, William u. Casho.
JOHN r. LEWIS.
Evening journal., 1891-03-28
ygIlmtneton clearing Rousc

The exchanges Of the Wilmington banks
at the clearing house to-day were: Total
$50, O67, 81; balance. s22, Ass 95.
Evening journal., 1891-03-28
LrcrNsE APPLICATIONS

NOTICE FREDERICK w. HISS. THE
~ owner and occupant OF the house stu.
nted az the northeast corner OF sixth and
Walnut streets, In the Sixth ward in
the city OF Wilmington, county of
New Cattle and State Of Delaware, in
compliance with the requirements OF the
acts OF the General Assembly In such case
made and provided, do he ehy give notice that
l shall apply in writing 70 he Court OF Gen-
eral Sessions Of the Peace and Jail Delivery
of the State Of Delaware. In and for New
Castle county, on Monday. the llth day OF
May 1891, being the next term or sa Court,
for license for said house a. an
eating liquors In less quantities than one
quart. to be drunk on the premises, and the
following respectable citizens Of said ward,
Rt least twelve OF whom are substantial free
holders Of said war1, recommend the said
Evening journal., 1891-03-28
HRAHAM

-. OTlCE.-I, HIETT GRAHAM. THE
~ owner and occupant of the house situ-
ated at New Castle, on the northeast corner
OF Pearl and Delaware streets. in School Dis
trict No. As, New Castle hundred, county OF
New Castle and State OF Delaware, In com.
pliance 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 jail Delivery OF the
state of Delaware, in and for New Castle
county, on Monday, the llth day Of May, 1891,
being the next term Of said Court. for
a license for said house as an inn or tavern,
for the sale therein Of Intoxicating liquors in
less quantities thai one quart, 70 be drunk on
the premises and the fol owing respectable
citizens and substantial freeholders of said
school strict recommend the said applica
tion, Viz:
Hiram r. Borie John Thompson,
q Orge Rocket, Daniel r. Wolfe,
A. II padberE, John Kelly,
William w. -inpsOH, Samuel II. Black,
William Fl. Terry, Samuel l.. Truss,
John Y. Blount, h. A.. Chase,
John NJ Nallette, J ames II. Wiimot,
HIETT GRAHAM.
Evening journal., 1891-03-28
cIrY RusrNEss prREcrnnr-
nnhara

Y. BARKLEY a BROS. co, 4th and French.
w. & J LANG, Fifth and French streets.
IA Il, y Y Z -. IN DER, li3 West Eighth street
CHARIlNS YFTTkR II Ear Enllrfh atraat
Evening journal., 1891-03-28

butter, Oneese, Egge, Etc.
w. II. MCCARTHY. 81 to "a srd Sc. Market
Evening journal., 1891-03-28
Banks and Rnnkars-

ANIIsANSf SAYINGS BANK. .5l2 Mnr}af m
CENTRAL NATIONAL BANK. 5th q MARKET
EQUlIAblE GUARANTEE AND TRUST
,CDMPA ny. No. t31 Market street.
FARMERS BANK OF DELAWARE. North
east corner Third and Market streets
FIRST NA fl0NAL BANK, Northeast cor
ner Fifth and Market streets
NATIONAL BANK OF DELAWARE. n r.
corner sixth and Market streets.
NATIONAL BANK OF WILMINGTON
AND BltANDYWINE. Accounts solicited:
private safe deposit boxes for rent; North
west corner Second and Market streets
SECURITY TRUST AND SAFE DEPOSIT
COMPANY. No. blp Market street.
Union NATION Al BANK. sos Market st
WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY,
Southeast corner Ninth and Market streets.
Evening journal., 1891-03-28
Goal

China, Glassware and crocksry
MRS. A. X. FRIES. No. 6l0 King street.
]. LEWIS now. No. !l3 King atreet
Evening journal., 1891-03-28
Ala for Delaware college.

Mr.. Pllhng to day introduced his bills
providing for the state acceptance OF
Federal aid for Delaware College and the
establishing Of an agricultural and me-
chanical college for colored students. The
details OF these two bills have already
been pu 5lished ia the EVENING JoUR
Evening journal., 1891-03-28
norlIera ami nrn,rnra

RhIhh kBNER, 9TH and Union a 800 French
FOQkD hOTpLIN4 co. cor. 9Th and Grange
ing Ave and Scott ST. and 18th tnd French.
JOHN q. SGHBFfER. 18th and Uninn 9fa.
Evening journal., 1891-03-28
NUMI-
CHARLES WARNER CO. Foot Of Market.

J. BARKLEY q BROS. co. 4th and Frencl
w G FAkRA. No, 8l7 Market street
p. SANIll.E, No. 500 Market street.
Evening journal., 1891-03-28
UNHFINtfys
la. =. G HONEYWELL. 7os Market street
Drupnfats.
Flour.
10 WILLIAM LEA 3 SONS COMPANY.
Funeral Directors.

JAMES J. FOX, No. l02 West Seventh se.eet,
JOHN A. CANNON, 1914 West sixth street.
JOHNSON a Il 4 RI NHf14L 207 Market street.
THOMAS MITCHELL. M ai2 King street
JOHN Nj. SHIPPERS. 40 West Seventh street.
j a. WlLSON. No. 6l0 King street.
Evening journal., 1891-03-28
b. F. MCDANIEL B eo.. 1909 Market street.

HENRY PIKE, No. 90I Market street
MICH AEli GRADY. No 2S4 Kin0 street
= aE Nv ETH JANNIEIi, 23l Market street.
dntiN M0A E1. corner Front y Market street
JOHN ". WALkFR. Nnl3 Enat MI n sirnaf
Evening journal., 1891-03-28

CarpetiDes
q. WoRREII.. Corner Fifth and shipley st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-05-22
LOCAL BREVITIEs.

The torpedo boat Cushing has returned to the
Washington navy ysrd.
Charges have been preferred against Health
Officer Townshend, of Washington.
The removal of the national zoc OF Washington
has been temporarily postponed because the animal
building in kock Creek Park has not been COM
pleted.
Sister Amanda Higio daughter of the late
John and Reteccs Higdop Of thir city, died sud-
denly at st. Joseph's House, Emmitsburg Md, last
Sunday.
Eddie e. Dalton. son of Robert Dalton, OF the
bureau of engraving and printing, was killed
in Washington yesterday, by being run over by
q garbage cart.
The report iu circulation to-day that hr. ]. E.
Clements would not be q candidate for re election
for Commemorative Attorney for the county is
denied by his friends in this city.
Marriage licenses we're issued In Washington
yesterday to james Il. Reeves, OF Caroline county
Virlinds B. johnson of King George county
and Charles &. Landlord and Martha Nell, both
OF Prince William county.
In Washington yesterday il the case of Joseph
Fielding, the lightweight pugilist, indicted for
an assault with an intent to kill Henry McCeney
in that city in November last verdict Of guilty
of assault and not guilty Of the intent to kill was
rendered. A request that the sentence be deferred
for few days was granted
The National Baseball Club OF Warrington yes
terdsy defeated tho Louisville Club by score Of
to g.. The Roanoke twirler, CHARLES, was In the
box for the Nationals, and 1t was his first appear
ance. BE proved to bs quito o success, and bis
work compared favorably with any done by the
moro seasoned pitchers Of the home team. The
crowd entbusi asticsllY choered ole Viz
ginDy" after the game.
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-05-22

NEW YoRg. May 22-The reported interview
with an eminent German banker, which gsve a.
surance that tho drain Of gold to Russia was end.
cd, created new confidence in the stock market
this morning, aad the opening WAS made on a
rush to buy, which caused not only marked &C.
tivity but decided advance in values within the
first half hour. Tho opening gsins extended gen.
orally to H per cant. The trading then decreased
to very moderate proportions but the best prices
were well maintained, and the market at eleven
o'clock, while quiet to dull, was firm at the high
est prices reached.
BALTIMORE, May 22.-virglnia consols :; do
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False Economy

Il practced by many people. who buy infe.
rior articles of food because cheaper than
standard goods. Surely infants are entitled
to the best food obtainable. 1t Is q fact that
the Gail Borden Eagle" Brand Condemned
Milk is the best infant food. Your grocer
aud druggist keen II.
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FUNBRAL-The funeral OF TIE late ex-
City Auditor F. L. Brockett took place this
evening from his old home on north Wssh-
lngton street aud was largely attended Ihe
services we're conducted by Rev. l. Vance
aud the pal-besrsrs were Messrs. Jas Eve
Ietb, f z. DowDham, K. Kemper, J. J. ia
mieson, of this city. and Messrs. LenmaDn
andColeman, OF Washington,