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Daily Yellowstone journal. [volume] (Miles City, Mont.) 1882-1893, 1891-11-03
Weather Forecsst.

The fOllOWing 2mmun1cauon rom
the chief of the weather bureau at
Washington to Observer BoyntOn Of
this station explsins itself:
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2s. 1891.
To Observer, Miles City, Mont:
Referring to your letter OF the Sin
inst, requG 7tiOg that the forecasts Z r
MoDtsnH be telegraphed TO Miles City,
1 sm instructed by the chief of the
weather bureau To Inform you that
prior - your request fOrec lsts were not
nsde for Montsua, but be has ordere
that they be made for that state, and
telegrapued to you daily rom Helena,
the headquarters Of the state weai her
service In that state. In this cDnnec~
tion I sm further directed to say that,
wbiIe the fOrec-st officials vii en-
de avor to do the very best for your
region, yet, on acc cunt of the peculiar
topography Of the country, It must not
be expected that as good results can be
obtained IS have been secured for more
favored localities.
Very respectfully.
T, b. HARRISON,
Actg. Chief Of Executive Div.
Daily Yellowstone journal. [volume] (Miles City, Mont.) 1882-1893, 1891-11-03
NO RLOODsHED.

KNOXVILLE, Oct. 3l.-The guards in
charge Of the stockade at Brioeville
have Just arrived. The stockade at
that place was burned ss reported last
night, together with eight houses an
a large dining hall. At Coal creek the
Office building and guards shacks
we're burned and the furniture OF other
buildings demolished. The miner.
began 20 gather about o'clock very
rapidly. At $50 O'Clock 200 men
called on Warden Cos T. deliver the
keys of the prison, which he did. By
this time the stockades We're surround
ed by 2 500 men, who KEEP up con-
nusl fri ng from les to intimid4te
the towhsrecpie and guards. The
liberated convicts aided the men in
burning and destroying property, and
also looted the store Of Warden
Cbum ley NJ Coal creek. The maya.
zine at the Buceville stockade was
blown up, and this, together with the
explosion Of several dynamite bombs,
created an impression ia town that a
terrible fight was going on. A q
matter Of fact, however, no one was
hurt.
A special from Oliver springs tonight
says the people expect the miners "a
release 300 convicts at that place.
Daily Yellowstone journal. [volume] (Miles City, Mont.) 1882-1893, 1891-11-03
REFUSED TO LEAVE.

NASHVILLE. Oct. 3l.-The governor
received dispatches from the state
authorities stationed at Briceville and
Knoxville this morning confirming
the dispatches last night about the re-
lease Of eonvicts by the miners. The
latest accounts state that l6S were re-
leased at Briceville and 14S at Coal
creek.
Nothing OF particular interest has
transpired since morning, the day be-
ing occupied by consultations between
.he governor and other state officials.
Amusement was caused during the
afternoon by the receipt ofa telegram
from Richard Hunter, q cOlOred con-
vict, dated Cliaton, saying: "Me and
l60 Of rs who was working at Brice-
vile, was turned loose last night by
miners. They burned up everything
We are loose at Clinton together.
What shall 1 dOP'
Governor Buchanan is determined
to bring the law breakers to justice, but
plan Of action has not yet been decided
upon. Legislation Of the last session
provided severe punishment for inter
fering with cOnvicis. The affair is the
talk Of the state and from all sections
comes the demand that the miners
who participated in the affair shall b.
brought to justice.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1891-03-12
TERRIBLY DECEIVED.
He Thought II Was Only Cold ana
Pound Out His Mistake Too Late

He Thought II Was Only a Cold ana
Pound Out His Mistake Too Late
OF all times OF all seasons Of the year this Is
the most dangerous. II Is q time whom the
air is filed with disease. when the wind watts
pneumonia. The deaths from this one trouble
alone are simply alarming. and IN spite Of all
warnings they seem to be increasing. pneu-
monla comes suddenly; II acts quickly; IL far
too often results fatally II Is all the more
dangerous because Il comes unannounoed A
tickling in the throat, tightness Of the
chest and a difficulty in breathing, an ex-
treme feeling Of languor, all may mean the
beginning Of pneumonia. Being so sudden
4 disease IL requires above ali things prompt
treatment Every minute then becomes
precious If prompt reaction Is brought
about the danger may be over; II not the
end may be near Any physician who Is called
In case Of pneumonia prescrihes stimulants
instantly, but Il Is always some reliable slim
nlant. such az pure whiskey-all else IL use
less.
For years the standard. the reliable, the one
whiskey which can be depended on has been
Duny's Pure Matt. Il has saved the lives Of
thousands who were on the high road TO pr eu-
monla in Its worst form, and It has both pre-
vented and cured the worst forms Of pull
monary trouble. II stands unrivalled BE
sure aud secure only DuHy's, no matter how
much you may be urged to try a cheaper and
inferior one
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1891-03-12
CITY NEWS IN BRIEF.

Post No. II, Of Bridgeville, has unani-
meusly decided not to recognize Com
rade Green as department commander
until the present difficulties are honestly
adjusted.
Rev. e. NJ Bartlett Of Christ Church,
Ckristisna hundred preached in st.
Andrews Church yesterday afternoon in
place of Rev. Dr.. Stone Of Philadelphia,
who was unable to be present.
william Bush & Co s morocco business
is about closed out, and no work will be
done in the factory after to morrow,
until the factory is sold in accordance
with the will of the late William Bush.
Brandywine M. E Sunday school will
celebrate its missionary anniversary this
evening. Select readings, good singing
and an address by Rev. o. w. Green, the
returned missionary from Japan, will
make ap the program.
Mrs. A. Fl Berlin gave a very pleasant
reception to the members of her Sunday
school class at her home, No. SIT Adams
street last evening Addresses were
made by Milton s. Shippers and Mrs,
Berlin, and Miss Lillian Berlin and
George Baird furnished excellent music
A letter addressed to man on Adams
street-ln the 200s-has been returned
from the post Office bearing the stamp
Returned for better direction, and the
question us this for North or South
Adams street, There is an occupied
residence at the number, and there may
be South Adams street, but there is no
North Adams street in the city. The
letter should have been delivered at the
address on Adams street.
A quantity of goods valued at $175
was stolen from the store Of Thomas
Abramson, clothing and dry goods dealer,
No. 315 Tatnall street early yesterday
morning. The goods were obtained by
breaking a pane of glass in the bulk
window from which they were taken.
The stolen goods were, one cheviot suit,
three broad cloth suits, one brown suit
with broad stripes. six pairs Of panta-
looms, one boys suit, and number Of
other articles.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1891-03-12
TIE RerAIL MERCHANTS.
A Strong and Successful Organizatio
Against Dead Beats

A Strong and Successful Organization
Against Dead Beats
Tue Merchants Retail Commercial
Agency held their regular monthly meet
ing last night at the Board OF Trade
70 ms. There were present about fifty
Of its members who one and all
highly commended he work accomplished
by the agency since its organization 3
few months ago and many humorous and
very profitable personal experiences were
related.
The chairman of the executive com
mittee reported that the bi-monthly alb
stracts OF delinquent debtors had been
delivered to the members Of the agency
and the members are enjoined under :
penalty of twenty dollars for every OF
fence, from giving credit to any one listed
on this abstract which contains the
names, addresses. amounts and for what
they are owed, of about nine hundred
persons in this city.
An evidence Of the ageney's effective
ness, is that over thirty FIVE hundred
dollars, in bad debts. has been collected
without suit or cost other than the mem
hership fee by the members who invar-
isbly agree that they could not have
otherwise collected, besides they have
avoided contracting many hundreds OF
dollars Of bad debts through its system
Of listing
The agency is in prosperous con
dition, and has a membership Of nearly
200 of Wilmingtons best merchants, anc
the officers of the agency are William
Lawton, president; Alfred d Warner
vice president; Robert d. Morrow, sec.
rotary. and Alfred Gawthrop. treasurer
The executive committee is James Me
gary, john D Thompson. Albert B. Gil
lespie, Joseph Davidson, Theodore Resin
Matthew d. Murphy and James Q, Nor
row.
This list of officers is a sufficient
recommendation Of the agency. and mer-
chants should lose 10 time in handing
their names to any member of tbs
agency for admission to membership.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1891-03-12
COMING MUNICIPAL eLeo1loN.
Republicans WIN Run Straight Ticket
and Antagonfze the Cltixens' Reform
Movement.

Republicans VIII Run Straight Ticket
and Antagonize the Citixens' Reform
Movement.
Special Correspondence EVENING JOURNAL.
NEW CASTLE, March i2-It is said
that the Republicans have decided to run
. straight ticket at the coming municipal
election They will overlook all tne
previous efforts made by the Citizens
Reform Party to have them well repre-
scented on ticket ard will Ego II alone .
The FIRST and only time that the Repub-
leans were represented in city offices was
when they decided to cooperate with the
reformers ana elect a clean and non-
partisan. Every effort is being made
by them to make and run
the following ticket: .For City Council
Davis w. Elkinton, Elwood L Wilson
and William G. Worthington; for city
treasurer, Edward Challenger for city
assessor, John Fleming No other ticket
has been adopted, as yet but the contest
will be fully waged before the latter part
OF next week The Citizens Reform
ticket may contain the names of William
Herbert aaa Orion A. Garriek fer re-
election.
The funeral Of Colonel George johnson
will be held tomorrow morning. After
services at the house at II o'clock, the
remains win be taken to Christiana, the
former home of the deceased, for inter
ment
The Board of Stewards of the M. +
Church, held it's final meeting Of this
fiscal year last evening The accounts OF
che year were audited and 1t was found
that every cent Of the running expenses
had been paid. Resolutions of thanks
were rendered DIR Hubbard for the good
work accomplished through his efforts
during his pastorate. The church is In
strong condition to welcome It's new
pastor,
The funeral Of Mrs Sarah F Denney,
wife CT B, Frank Denney, was held yes
terday afternoon aud was largely
attended by relatives and friends from
Wilmington aud this city, Services
were conducted in the Nj e. Church by
DR.. Hubbard and A E. Davidson, the
class leader Of the deceased, spoke Of her
christian life and character Burial was
made In the NJ + Churchyard.
Charles n Davidson Of State Road.
shot the largest chicken hawk ever seen
in this vicinity, while out hunting yes
terday afternoon. The mammoth bird,
which measured three feet between tips
Of wings, was shipped to western mu-
scum
number Of members Of the Women's
Home Missionary Society Of the III. e
Church left for Newark this morning tc
attend convention there
Mrs. John Naylor is confined to her
home with illness
Instead of holding public meeting Il
discuss the advisability Of dividing this
hundred into three election districts, the
projectors Of that movement have drawn
up petitions asking the Legislature fol
the same, aud they are being extensively
signeds
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1891-03-12
Epworlh ohurch oonfersnoe

The fourth quarterly conferences of
Epworth NJ K Church WAS held last
evening and the following committees
and boards we're appointed.
On Missions-John White, Alfred
Cochran, George F. Bursler.
Churcn Extension--R. d. Drammond,
John N. Cinker John Emmons.
Sunday Schools-Leonard Dyer, @. @.
Barrett, f. ]. Messick
Tracts-Mrs II j. Sergeant. Miss
Jennie Dean, Miss India Long
Temperance-Mrs. Aunie King, Mrs
Mary Melvlp, Jennette Spring
Education--H I. Sergeant, J.: A..
Booker, Samuel Mcdonald
Freedmans Aide. v. Anderson
Joseph Watson, Harry Mcdowell.
Church Records. A. Booker, g v.
Anderson. the pastor.
On Parsonage Furniture-The officer 4
OF the Ladies Aid Society.
On Church Musio--a. f. King. Mrs
Mary Gee, Mrs Mary Hess, John White
Estimating Preachers Salary--Tbe
Board Of Lead RS and Stewards.
Board Of Stewards William Booker,
George v. Anderson, f. j. Messick John
Minker, H. T Sergeant, Alfred Cochran.
George r Bursley J A. Booker, Law
renee Dugan, Mrs. Sallie Johnson, Mrs
Mary Melvin, Mrs. Jennette Spring A
board Of trustees was also appointed.
The Alumni Association held an ad
ourned meeting last evening, but trans
acted no special business.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1891-03-12
LAST EDITION
MR.. BAYARD IN CHARGE.

Five Commissioners for Each County.
Comptroller and Districts for THE
County.
Special Despatch to the EVENING JOURNAL.
DOVER. Del, March 12-0ne of the
members of the committee of nine sp
pointed to draft commissioners bill for
the several counties Of this state, said
this morning that Mr.. Bayard would, in
a great measure, have the matter in
charge and that the bills will certainly
provide for FIVE commissioners and three
auditors, the vacating of all Offices
filed by appointment of the existing
Levy Conrt and that the governor will
appoint the commissioners to serve until
the next general election, after which
they will be elected for two years,
The New Castle county bill will pro
vide for comptroller and districts.
These features will not be in the bills
from the rural counties as their interests
are net 50 large.
The committee will meet next week and
consider the bills, which except In minor
details viii conform to the present New
Castle county bin for Eve commissioners
John Dukes has been appointed a
notary public for Selbyville.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1891-03-12
SILL HEARING APPEALS.
The Levy Court dds Several Names to
the Assessment Lists.

1ue Levy court DDS Several Names to
the Assessment Lists.
AT yesterday afternoons session of the
Levy Court the following additional
names were placed on the assessment:
Clarence r. Holt, Fourth ward Samuel
Congo, Second; Joshua Clement Eighth;
Thomas Kirkley, Fourth; Edward j.
Scully, Fourth; Joseph Hawkins, Second
Constantine Gramer, Eighth; Alexander
r. Thomas, Eighth.
On motion OF Mr. Jolls, an election for
county treasurer, to succeed John n
Carswel1, was held Messrs Simpler and
Sutton were appointed tellers George
ID. Kelley of St Georges hundred, was
placedin nomination and unanimously
elected The new Republican treasurer
was born in White Clay Greek hundred in
1856 He was employed in the Bank of
Wilmington and Brandywine, and subse-
quently received the position of cashier
of the Peoples National Bank of Middle
town He is 30 years old and has wife
and six children
The court re- convened at 10 o'clock
this morning Mr. Sutton moved to
transfer a brick house on Market street,
New Castle, from George White to
George Kerns Carried. Mr. Hickman
offered resolution reducing the assess
ments on the following buildings:
Two-story brick house, No, 1904
West Tenth street, James M. Hewes,
81, 500 to 81, 200; two-story brick house
No. 1901 jefferson street, Howard Fl
Wilson 81, 200 to 81 800, adopted. Mr..
Jolls offered resolution to transfer the
two story frame dwelling at Thirteenth
and Bowers strests, " ilmington, from F.
o. Bennett to Charles Shoey. The reso-
luton was adopted.
President Buckingham announced that
he had made an investigation and found
that the notices of the movement to
form a new school district in Districts
Nos. 40 and so, had been given in ample
time. He appointed John w Peters,
Samuel Il. Morrison and William w
Stroup as a commission. The assessment
as Jones A. Spencer, Jr., was changed to
James A. Spencer, Jr
Mr.. Killgore offered the following res
olutions, which were adopted:
"That one lot in North Christiana hun
bred assessed to George W. Thompson at
$500, be stricken from the assessments,
he not being the owner"
That one lot, assessed to Edward II
Nelson in North Christiana hundred, at
5000. be stricken from the assessments.
ludb lOuE lObS. &ShbSstu 10 new n j.
Hammond, in North Christiana hundred,
at 5000, be stricken from the assess
ment.
''That real estate in South Christiana
hundred, assessed to Charles Thompson,
at $500, be stricken off
A resolution offered by Mr.. Killgore,
to reduce the assessment on the real
estate and property of M. Hoey, n Chris
tiana hundred from So 300 to 81, 600, was
lost. The following names were added
to the assessment lists during the morn
ing
John w. Lawson, Jr South Christiana,
George H. Leach; Charles Phillips, South
Christiana, George q. Leach; Fred e
Martin, Third ward, John ]. Horner;
Howard NJ. Engle, Third ward. j j. Horner /;
Josiah B. Cox, Second ward, William
Simmons; Elmer e. Grason, Eighth
ward, Francis l.. Bradley; John G.
Hardness. Second ward, solomon Her
sey, the last named in each case being
the voucher.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1891-03-12
Better Than government Bond,

Supposed special agent Of the Treasury
Department should call upon you to-day
and say
''The government would like to sell
you bonds for anysamount from 81, 900 TO
100000, and If it is not convenient for
you to make the investment at once, we
will allow you 20 pay for the bonds IN
FIFTEEN or TWENTY EQUAL ANNUAL IN
STATEMENTS "
And suppose, in addition to this, the
government wishing to make this the
most desirable investment in the world,
should stipulate in the bonds not only to
pay them at the end Of the term, but IN
case of your previous DEATH to pay them
to your family, and AT THE SAME TTME
RELEASE THEM FROM PAYING ANY FUR
THEIR INsTALMEHTs.
Would you not at once close with such
an offerY And yet this. practically. is
what the EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE
SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES HAS
done and is doing to-day
This may be strange way of putting
It, but strange as it may seem it is never.
theless true ANsoN A MAHER, General
Agent, No S02 Market street, Whining
ton, Del
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1891-03-12
THOUGHT II WAS HIS COAT.
Edward HazeIs Mistake Cost Him 83.
A Brutal Attack.

Edward HazePs Mistake Cost Him &3.
A Brutal Attack.
at this mornings session of the
Municipal Court, Edward Hazel was
charged with the larceny Of coat. The
basis of the charge was. Hazel had a coat
stolen from him which he suspected could
be found in the second hand clothing store
OF Moses Grise, No. los West Front street.
Hazel entered Crises store, and asked to
see a coat. After looking at few he
seized one and said 1t was the coat that
had keen stolen from him A quarrel
arose between himself ard Grise during
which an officer was called in and Hazel
arrested. His sister and brother in law
testified that the coat produced was not
the missing article. The charge OF lar
ceny was dismissed and Hazel fined SO
and costs for disorderly conduct
Charles II. Ruth, a stylishly dressed
young man, was charged with having
committed an assault and battery on
Chestnut Groves at Fifth and King streets
yesterday. Groves was intoxicated and
Ruth, it was charged. kicked him in the
face and otherwise brutslly assaulted
him. He was fined $50 and costs.
Alexander Scribner, the colored bow,
charged with larceny, was committed TO
the Reform School Peter Matthews,
drunk, was fined So and costs; George
Sharpless, Alfred Kindrex, Charles Lucan
and James McGsrgle, drunk, were each
fined 81 and costs.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1891-03-12
Bow sehool LItsrarr soeIely.

A literary society was organized at the
Boys High School yesterday Exercises
have been arranged for Friday and the
following program has been prepared
Debate. "Should the Women Of the United
States be Entitled 10 Equal Suffrage The
affirmative will be taken by Messrs.
Mitchell and Wells, and the negative by
Messrs Ross and Cornbrooks; quotations
by the seniors, essay, by Ernest. Cern-
brooks, defamation by Arthur g. Pea
anek
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1891-03-12
A.hury,. n1lssionary Anniversary.

The Sunday school of Asbury NJ E.
Church celebrated its missionary ami
versary last evening before a large
audience. The report of the
commit ses showed that the total contri
buttons for home and-foreign missions
during the year were el,O12.73
The First Presbyterian Orchestra, under
the leadership of A. @. Dennis, furnished
the Instrumental music. A splendid
musical and literary program was rem
dered and the exercises lasted until late
honr
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1891-03-12
The Ola ooIorsd Tvoman's BODY.

Coroner Sparks yesterday gave a certi-
ficate in accordance with the facts in
the case of Mrs. Hannah Blackston, the
old colored woman who was burned to
death in her house at Towsend on Tues
day. The remains of the woman
that were rescued from the smouldering
ruins of the house we're buried at Town
send yesterday afternoon. They con-
sisted of portion of the head aud bust
and only weighed about IS pounds,
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1891-03-12
RERsonAL PARAGRAPHS.

DR.. Thomas A. Hitch has moved his
family from Dagsborough, Del, to this
city.
Mrs Sallie Thomas of this city is visit.
ing her brother w. Il, Turner Of West
Chester.
Bishop Coleman viii preach in the
Church Of the Nativity, Philadelphia,
tonight
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1891-03-12

Members of Franklin street Sunday
school met last evening for the organi-
zation Of an NJ E. Church at Seventh
and Harrison streets. The
committee reported the securing Of
a lot 74x140 feet at Seventh and Harri.
son streets. The woman workers de
cided to hold fair in institute Hall on
a pril 8, 10 and IL to raise funds to as
sist in building the church. A chapel
40x85 feet to accommodate 300,peoplewill
be built this summer Avondale granite
will be used. Harrison Street M. E.
Church is the name of the new church.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1891-03-12

David Lopez. an old colored man living
on Girard street, was yesterday arres ted
and spent last night in the cells at the
City Hall, he being temporarily insane.
Lopez went home early yesterday after
noon and was about to shoot his
wife and son, when neighbors interfered
and had the man arrested. His confine
ment caused him to regain his reason,
and when taken before Justice Smith
this morning he was perfectly sane. He
was dismissed with a sound warning.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1891-03-12
They WIN Re snlh Ont

Phillips & Kane, the paint and oil
dealers of No East Fourth street, will
be sold out by the sheriff on March 20
The loss from the FIRE last summer was
the principal cause of the failure The
judgments against the firm are $14, 900.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1891-03-12

The Hanlon- Volter Martinnetti Com
bine closed a successful engagement at
the Opera House last evening Miss
Rose Coghlan will play Peg Voting
ton next Tuesday evening"
Billy Yeager will give boxing exhibl.
ton at the Academy Of Music tonight.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1891-03-12
New work Among the Oolored People.

New Work Among the Colored People.
A Sunday school for colorcd people is
to be opened on Sunday morning next in
the hall on Twelfth street, near Market,
the lower story of which has been
rented by Bishop Colemsn, and
is being now put in complete order. A
guild among the women, which has already
been formed, and other organizations for
men, etc, wiz also meet there, The
Sunday school will open on Sunday next
at 9 a. m, aud will be under the more
immediate charge of H. d. Speakmsn,
who has had considerable experience in
such work in Camden, N. ].
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1891-03-12
Liquor Amendments First Reading.

Liquor Amendments First Reading.
Special Despatch EVENING JOURNAL.
Dover, March 12.-The Senate, this
morning. by vote of 6 to 2, refused to
indefinitely postpone the liquor law
on its first reading Senators Pilling and
Richardson voted for the postponement.
Speaker Donahoe was sick and not on
hand to vote.