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Evening journal., 1891-04-04
G. A. r. MgN 10 cgLeeRATE.
The Quarterly Centennial Celebration
W1l BE Next monday.

Ahe 1uhfteriy Centennial Celebration
WIN Be Next Monday.
Next Monday is the twenth-ffth an
niversary of the formation of the Grand
Army of the Republic, and the day will
be appropriately celebrated by the mem
bsrs of the various posts thoroughout the
Union. Chief Commander Vezsy has
issued instructions for a general quart
eriy centennial celebration, aud in &C
cordanee with these instructions the
members and officers of the several posts
in this city are making active prepara.
tions for the occasion.
The Dupont Post, No 2, has secured
Eden Hall and prepared an elaborate and
extensive program. which viii be rem
dered by the best local talent Clymer's
orchestra of twelve pieces, which is to
be that of the Central Presbyterian
Church in the future, has been engaged
and Mount Salem choir. which
has lately made itself conspicuous
for its efficiency, will also attend.
Rev. J. d. @. Hanna of Asbury
M. E Church will deliver an address, and
there will be several other interesting and
attractive features on the program
The Thomas A. Smith No. 1, win meet
at their headquarters, Third and King
streets, and exchange "reminiscences, as
will also the other posts, camps and
legions in the city Most of them will,
however, after meeting at their head
quarters proceed to Eden Hall, where the
chief celebration Of the evening will be
ha1d
Evening journal., 1891-04-04
CITY NEWS IN BRIEF.


Judge Grubb did not grant charter
to the West End Reading Room this
morning He is holding the matter under
advisement.
The Woman's Indian Association of the
Delaware Avenue Baptist Church will
hold meeting in the church parlors on
Monday at p. m.
An earthquake occurred at the B. & o
station to-day and a man who was con :
nected by telephone from the EVENING
JOURNAL office was so shocked that he
did not see the man who tainted below
him.
A delegation of members from the
Warren Athletic Club will accompany its
athletic team to the A. c. S. N. tourna-
ment in Philadelphia this evening. to
see the first public appearance of num-
Der of boxing and wrestling novices.
A meeting of the General John A.
Logan Camp, No. 4, Sons of Veterans,
Maryland Division, which was attended
by delegation from Garfield Camp, was
held last evening and addresses were de-
livered by Messrs. Reynolds, Forster
Peters, Rogie, Haley and others.
Evening journal., 1891-04-04
Reception at Epworth Church.

The congregation Of Epworth NJ. E
Church rendered its new pastor, Rev
Isaac Jewell, aud wife, reception in the
church last evening. There was large
attendance and the evening was most
enjoyable one Rev. John White opened
the exercises BY leading the congregation
in singing. Oh For Thousand Tongues
TO Sing Mr.. White then made warm
address on behalf of the older members,
and was followed by John Reed, who
spoke for the young people Of the church.
Mr.. Jewell responded for himself aud
wife In brief but impressive address.
After the speaking, Mr. and Mrs lowell
stood inside the ehsncel and met each
member Of the church and congregation
81 they passed up the centre aisle. Rev.
John White introduced to Mr. Jewell and
Miss Margaret s. Hilles to Mrs Jewell
The church choir under the direction OF
George K King sang several selections.
Evening journal., 1891-04-04
Board of Trads nfeetInr

The Board Of Trade held It's regular
mseting last evening Those present
were: d. w. Taylor, Mark NJ. Cleaver,
John A. Rogers, O. w. Edwards, G. w.
PuseY, e. A. VsnTrump. A communica
tion was read from r T Maekey. textile
manufacturer. Philadelphia. inquiring
about the possibility of forming q joint
stock company with capital OF from
500, ,0O0 to $500, 600 for the manufacture
of textile machinery. It was referred to
the committees on new enterprises. w.
f. Smallsy was elected member of the
board. The board then apjourned.
Evening journal., 1891-04-04

CAMBRIDGE. Md, April Sat this
mornings session of the Delaware Annual
Conference, Bishop Mallalieu addressed
the conference on its relation to the
Methodist Episcopal Church, DR.. F. j.
Wagner. of Morgan College, Baltimore
and Professor B. o. Bird, of the Delaware
Conference Academy. Princess Anne, sd-
dressed the conference in the interest of
these schools. The cases against w. a..
Rogers and @ o. Waters were then called
up and committee of nine was appointed
to try the former. A committee Of five
was appointed to further investigate the
case of G. o. Waters.
Evening journal., 1891-04-04
REGISTRATION ACT.
That Portion ofthe Proposed Law Govern
ing County Elections in This City.


ing county Elections in This City.
George T. Brown. Andrew g. Wilson
and Andrew E. Sanborn have completed
that part Of TIE State Registration bill
applying to the city of Wilmington. The
general provisions of the bill are as
follows:
For a registration every two years aud
before any special election of all qualified
voters A department OF elections com
posed of three members appointed by the
governor are vested with the power of
dividing the city into election districts
and appointing three inspectors Of elec-
tion in each district The days OF regis
tration are four in number. as follow +.
The Saturday of the fourth week, the
Saturday OF the third week, and the
Friday and Satui day of the second week
details OF the bill in relation TO
registration are similar TO the present
city registration law. On the election
conducted in conformity with existing
laws The chairman of the board OF
inspectors IN each election district meets
with the Board Of Canvass
on Thursday following the
bitGtluhI HhflhB Win MN CefNln Z
cate Of the result in his election district
The penalties against fraud are very
severe. The bill also provides for a
revision Of registration prior TO any
special election, the object Of which is to
allow all persons who are then qualified
and have the right to vote, to be
registered
There are two weeks between the last
-A...4 Al.
that time public copy Of the books Of
registration is hung up SO as to allow
full inspection and ascevtainment OF
prevent fraud in this city and will insure
honaat alarttnpa
Evening journal., 1891-04-04
" W q Tu mnttera

The Young women's Christian Tenn
perance Union held an adjourned meet
ing In the new building. No. 100 West
Eighth street, last evening. to discuss
plans for furnishing the new quarters
The subject of holding public house
warming" in the building during the
present month was talked Of Arrange
ments to receive and entertain Miss
Clothier OF the National Women's Chris
sian Association. were also made.
Evening journal., 1891-04-04
railroad Dirac.or. rake ! Trip.

The directors of the Wilmington and
Northern railroad company took TRIP
from this city on a special train drawn
by engine 10. at s o'clock yesterday
morning over the company's road
10 Reading, thence over the Phila,
delphia and Reading to Philadelphia
returning to the city over the Baltimore
and Ohio read aud arriving at the w.
N. Junction at 10 o'clock last night. A
number Of visitors accompanied tht
directors on their trim
Evening journal., 1891-04-04
MARINE MAr1ERs.

The British bark Persia from Guata.
namo, is at the Breakwater with decks
swept, boats stove and all sails gone
The British bark Sodium, from st.
Jago for Boston, which is at the Break
water, leaking, will be towed TO her
destination by the steamer Orion.
The Clyde Steamship Company. IL is
said, paid the Wilmington Steamb boat
Company SIC, 500 for the steamer Vesper,
and $l4, 500 for the steamer Eaglet.
A large number Of vessels have put
into the Break water 10 escape the stormy
weather which is reported as prevailing
OF being threatened all along the coast
for hundreds of miles.
Wreckers are at work dlscharglng, the
cargo Of lumber from the schooner A. p.
Novel;, from Wilmington, N O., for
Philadelphia, which went ashore near
Lewes during the recent storm
The schooner William x. Park, which
encountered the severe storm Of last
week when 100 miles off Cape Henlopen,
was towed up the Delaware yesterday in
a wrecked condition Her foremast and
main and missen topmGsts were gone and
her davlts shattered
Early this morning the handsome
steamer Norfolk, twin sister to the
Washington. cleared from the shIpyard
Of her builders the Harlan and Hol
lingsworth Company, for Washington to
60 into service at once Her own crew
was in command The Norfolk and
Washington are two OF the finest pas
senger steamboats, ahoat.
A distressing story was told by the
crew Of the schooner Z V. Glover, which
was towed to the Breakwater last night
by the wrecking steamer Tamesi and the
tug Crawford The captain OF the vessel
Daniel Ingsrsoll, was knocked overheard
by falling spar and drowned on the night
Of March 27, Off Indian river The YES
sci is partially dismasted, the main mast
being broken off twenty feet above decks
and the mizzen mast entirely gone. She
will be towed to Philadelphia as soon as
possible
NVsIIfop, I Nal ..,tIl .f,,. IA.
Evening journal., 1891-04-04
BrandYwine Church Quarterly

The congregation of Brandywine M E.
Church held its quarterly conference
last evening, Presiding Elder Murray in
the chair. Charles Currinder WAS elected
secretary and leader. The annual reports
showed that the church is In tiourishing
condition. The salary of Rev. Charles A.
Grise, the pastor, was fixed at 81 GOO,
house rent free.
Evening journal., 1891-04-04
The Now Constable,s Omces

The Wilmington constabIes recently
appointed by the Republican Levy Court
are stationed rs follows: Charles Green
aud William McKelvey, at Justice
Smiths Office; Charles F. Bowers az
Justice Monaghan's; Frederick w.
Sasse's. The old constables, Thomas
Reardon, Isaac Dillon, George Absle and
Henry P, Smith, have closed up their ac-
counts and given up to their successors.
Evening journal., 1891-04-04
Robhei = flour hIill

The -four mill OF Walter & Nevens, on
the Newport pike, outside this city. was
e'olkuien . cioshes, snoes ahe gun eoo.s
were taken, and large quantity of hour.
by tramps who infest the neighborhood.
Evening journal., 1891-04-04
Sons and Daughters Or wisdom,

The Minervan Chautauqua Literary
and Scientific Circle gave an enjoyable
entertainment last evening at the home
Of Miss Alice Gage, No. Col jefferson
street The following program was
rendered. Singing. by the circle
Minervan Journal, Miss Alice Gage,
editrees piano solo, cascade Of Roses "
Miss Alice Gage; recitation, Barbara
Frietchie, Walter Smalley piano duet,
shepard Boys Evening Song, " Mrs. B.
w. Gage and Calvin @ Thomas recita-
tion, "a Drop OF Ink, Miss Lorraine
Dent; charade in tableaux, members of
the circle; piano duet, Music Among
the Pines. Mrs. B. w. and Miss Alice
Gage; recitation, THE Parsons Nag" "
Miss Mary Withers; vocal solo, ''The
Song for Me, charade, Misses Gage aud
NeFlin, Walter Smalley and Calvin
Thomas; singing, circle. A feature of
the evening was the serving Of the re-
freshments to the many guests.
..Il~
Evening journal., 1891-04-04
uaiaNot r. Father.

Attorney General Biggs denies that he
is the father of the bin appropriating
two detectives for the use of the Attor-
ney General and the chief of police.
He says that while the bill in principal
meets his approval. he has had nothing
to do with it. He intimates that City
Solicitor Lyman drafted the bill
Evening journal., 1891-04-04
nninuarn River rlsh

Delaware river shad appeared in the
street markets for the first time this
season to day. They were in great de
mand and very scarce Four out OF six
wagons on King street we're emptied
before noon. The fish were Of excellent
siza, and were sold at 35 to 65 cents each.
Herring brought 10 cents per dozen.
Evening journal., 1891-04-04
Munie,pal Coure

Judge Ball sentenced two other men to
New Castle this morning to break stone
for forty days, but one of them, Corne-
iius Lynch, managed to pay his fine, and
William White, colored, viii go alone
Shepherd Green and Charles Green,
brothers, were charged with trespassing
on pri-ate property, were recommitted.
Austin Handy was charged with break
ing pane of glass ia the door Of Hing
Hong's laundry store st No. 400 East
Fourth street and fined S. and costs.
Evening journal., 1891-04-04
Twn nnrar nncantInna.

Special Correspondence EVENING JOURNAL
DOVER, April AIRS. A. B. Richard
son gave dance party to the choir boys
Of Christ P. E. Church in the Hotel
Richardson last evening.
Rev. T. E. Terry was given a reception
at the M. E. parsonage last evening Ii
was given in honor Of his return to the
church for another pastoral year.
Evening journal., 1891-04-04
Invitation to the Patent CeIeb -atiop.

James T. Wood and John F. Wood, OF
James F. Wood & Co., this city, inventors
of the air car step system, also the me
talic pipe covering, are invited to take
part in the celebration of the second cen
tury of the American patent system, to
open at Washington on the Sth Of this
month
Evening journal., 1891-04-04
Post omee Report.

Postmaster Stewart reports that the
amount of mail handled a. the Whining
ton post Office during the month Of
March was 513, 766 and the amount OF
money for postage on outgoing malls col
lected was 81. O32. .96
Evening journal., 1891-04-04
nnnnInr.

The Misses f. A. and M Dolsn will be
pleased to receive their friends and the
public at their new Dry Goods, Notions,
Stationery, ETC.. Store, at the southwest
corner Of Fourth and Orange streets
Evening journal., 1891-04-04
George white,

contractor for hauling by the day OF
hour; safes and pianos moved and set
with care furniture cars az short notice
hoisting and rigging done. Office, No,
1873 French street.
Evening journal., 1891-04-04
nnnllav Naua.

All the New York and Philadelphia
Sunday papers; all the latest fashion
papers. Century, Scribner, NJ A. Review.
etc, for April at No. sos Market street
Evening journal., 1891-04-04
Pnnl rnnrnnrnanr.

The pool tournament at w. Il. Ber-
gers hall was continued last night. The
contestants were: Harry Wingate,
Robert Gregg, Charles Ruth and Frank
Ward. The score was:
Evening journal., 1891-04-04
knights 81 81. Lawrence ran

The knights of st. Lawrence cele-
brated their sixth anniversary by a
reception and ball in Websters Dancing
Academy, Eden Hall, last evening
Dancing began at 10 o'clock, and the
program included waltzes plain and
polka, with the latest fancy dances The
music was furnished by Albert's Orches-
ira At midnight supper was served in
the banquet hail. after which dancing
was resumed On the door checks was
printed the Ggure of a knight with the
inscription Who afraid of Italy The
eficers vera Frank M. SEWER, master of
ceremonies; James r. O'Keefe. floor
Manager w. G. Blunt, James Taylor
aud T. j. Mtssick. assistants. Among
those present were; Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles A. Kane, Mr.. and Mrs Daniel
McKenney, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank NJ
SEWER Mr. and Mrs Edward f. Kane,
hr. and Mrs. Richard Welch, John Can
non. John J. Mullin. Daniel NJ Mullin,
James j. Ryan, John F. Callahan, John
Harkins. John J. Kennedy, Joseph
BickJa, Frank P. Phelan, John
Phelan, Dennis Carr, Alexau-
der e. Cloud, Thomas F Martin,
John Cotton, Miss Kate Cole, Miss City,
Miss Mary German, Miss Stewart, Miss
hessick, Miss Ella Bakey Miss Name
Rodgers, Miss Lizzie Gilkey aud Mrs
6ilkeY.
Evening journal., 1891-04-04

The Equitable Life" will give you in
sursnce for nothing and per cent. in
vestment on your money. AEsON A.
MAHER, No. S02 Market street.
Evening journal., 1891-04-04
WILMINGTON CLEARING House

The exchanges Of the Wilmington banks
81 the clearing house to-day we're: Total
Sl71, $50. 93; balsnce. fS4, 7S2 10
Evening journal., 1891-04-04

William J. Mclaughlin will give his
formal opening, Tuesday, April IA, 1891.
at No 429 West Second street His
friends and the public in general are in
vited to be present
Evening journal., 1891-04-04
MARaAREr McnAIN-

NOTICE. II, WILLIAM G. ROBELEN,
IN the owner ard occupant OF the hou ie
situated at No. l08 West Seventh street, ia the
Fifth ward In the city OF Wilmington, coNnty
OF New Castle and state OF Delaware IN
compliance 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 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 Of "a q Court,
for license for said house as an
inn or tavern, for the sale thsrein OF intoxt
eating liquors in less quantities than one
quart, 70 be drunk on the premises, and the
following respectable citizens Of said ward,
AZ least twelve OF whom are substantial free
holders OF said wRrd, recommend the said
Evening journal., 1891-04-04

NOTICE., WILLIAM LEGG. THE TEN
~ ant and occupant Of the heuAe situated al
No. 5lj Market street. known as the
Delaware House, In the First ward in
the city 81 Wilmington, county sf New Castle
state o. Delaware, In compliance with the
requirements OF the acts OF the General AS
seinbly In such case made aud provided, do
hereby give notice that / shall apply IN writ
ing 70 the Court Of General Sessions OF the
Peace and Jail Delivery OF the State OF Della
ware, In and for New Castle county, on Mon
day, this nth day o. May, 1891, being the next
term OF said Court, for a license for said
house as an inn or tavern, for the sale therein
one Quert 10 be drunk on the premises. and
the following respectable citizens OF said
ward, at least twelve OF whom are subsfan-
tial freeholders Of said ward. recommend the
Evening journal., 1891-04-04

Ni UlICr.-i, rhANH GHNtrkBBACk, ThE
kN owner and occupant Of the house stu
ated at northeast corner OF Fifth and
ses't streets, In the Twelfth ward IN the city
State Of Delaware IN compliance with the
requirements OF the acts Of the General AS
semhly In such case mnde and provided, DO
hereby give notice thai ! shall apply In writ
ing to the Court Of General Sessions OF the
Peace and Jail Delivery Of the State Of Della
ware, In and fOr New Castle county, on Mon
dav, the llih day OF May, 1884. being the next
term Of said Court for license FOR said
house as an inn or tavern for the sale therein
Of Intoxicating liqnors In less quantities than
the following respectable citizens OF said
ware, at least twelve Of whom are su bstH n
tiai freehOiders OF eaid ward recommend the
Evening journal., 1891-04-04

AIOrICE.-I. PATRICK J. DIAMOND. TIE
~ tenant and occupant OF the house sit
uated at southeast corner OF Filth aud Wal
nut streets, in the Fourth ward in Ethe city OF
Wilmington, county OF New Castle and state
" Delaware, In compliance with the require
ments Of the acts Of the General Assembly Ia
sucn case made and provided, do hereby give
notice that / shall apply In writing TO the
Court of General Sessions OF the Peaee and
Jail elivery OF the State o. Delaware. IN and
for New Castle county, on Monday, the iitk
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
be druak on the premises, and the following
respectable citizens of said ward. az least
twelve OF whom are substantial freeholders
Of said ward recommend the said application,
a~f..
Evening journal., 1891-04-04
oolored CIergymen Charged

Fellhimer sells tobacco, stop and see
him, S12 Market street.
Evening journal., 1891-04-04
WILLIAM G. RoRELEN.

OwCE.-I, JEREMIAH O'sULLIvAN,
the tenant and occupant Of the house situ-
ated at No. 1913 hast Eleventh street,
in the Ninth ward in the city of VIII
lnington. comfy OF New Castle. and
state OF Delaware, in compliance with
the requirements OF the acts OF the
General Assembly in such case made and
provided, do hereby give notice that shall
apply ia writing to the Court OF General Ses-
si0ns Of the Peace and Jail Delivery of the
State OF Delaware, IN and for New Castle
county, on Monday, the llth day of May, iSgi
being the next term of said Court, for
a license tor said house as an inn or tavern,
Tor the sale therein OF intoxicating liquors In
less quantities tha0 one quart, to be drunk on
the prem, ,ses, and the fol owing respectable
citizens OF said ward, at least twelve OF whom
are substantial freeholders OF said ward,
recommend the Bnid application. viz.
John Christian Miller, J. q. Hoffman.
James Sweeney John LAWN.
FatrickF. .Shaughnessy. Emil I0ch. -.
J0l Madden. samuel Springs
John H. Forrest. /. e. Chamberlain,
Daniel Mooney. J In p. LAWN,
Thomas Taylor. w Schme,
Orick NJ. Alaguell, L. g. Hoffman,
Jonathan Lowe. Michael Mccormick,
William Mex ma, Willard A. Pennewill,
William Sneeze. NJ. l.. Chamberlain,
James Long. James Lynn.
George W finche, his
his Timothy x Buckley.
Robert X Harmon, mark
mark John Mcttarson.
JEREMIAH o. SULLIVAN.
Evening journal., 1891-04-04

NbIItE. r 4, IHOMASJ. RYAN, THE
~ fsnAntand occupant of the house situated
AZ the nsathweat fcorner of Lancaster and
Maryland avenues. in-the Third ward, Ia the
city of Wilmington, county OF New Castle and
state OF Delaware. IN compliance with the
requirements OF the acts Of the Geuorai AS
sembiy Ia such case made and provided, DO
hereby give notice that 4 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 0Hatie county, on
Monday, the llth day Of May, 1891, being the
next term OF said Court. for license or said
house as an inn or tavern. for the sale therein
Of Intoxicating liquors IN lees quantities than
one quart. 10 be drunk on the premises and
the following respectable citizens OF said
ward, at leAst twelve 81 whom are sub
Evening journal., 1891-04-04
LIcENsE APPLToATIoNs-

NOTICE., MARGARET MCCAIN, THE
AT No, 428 West Front street. in the Firef ygar,i
inthecity of Wilmington, ,coHnty Of New Castle
and State of Delaware, in compliance with
the requirements Of the acts Of the General
Assembly In such case made and provided, do
tereby give notice that shall apply Ia
writing 70 the Court OF General Sessions OF
the Peace and Jail Delivery OF the State OF
Monday, the llth dav OF May, 1891, being the
next term OF said Court, for a license for said
house az an inn or tavern, for the sale therain
OF Intoxicating liquors In less quantities than
one quart, 70 be drunk on tho premises. and
the following respectable citizens Of said
werd, at least tive We OF whom are auhstau tial
freeholders Of said ward, recommend the said
Evening journal., 1891-04-04

NOTICE I,EDWARD F.MULRINE THE
IN owner and occupant OF the house stu
ated at No. 506 Church street. In the Fourth
ward in the city OF Win ingtOn, county Of
New Castle and State OF Delaware, in compli-
ance with the requirements OF the acts OF the
General Assembly 10 such case made ani
provided, do hereby give notice hat shall
apply in writing 10 the Court Of General Ses.
siOns OF the Peace aud Jail Delivery OF the
state Of Delaware, in and for New Castle
coanty. on Monday, the lith dayo May, 1891
being the next term Of said court, for
license Cor said house as an Inn or tavern, foi
the sale therein OF Intoxicating liquors In lees
quantities than one quart, to be drunk on the
premises. and the following respectable
citizens Of said ward, AZ least twelve OF VIII m
are substantial freehOlCers OF said ward
rece nmer d the said application, viz;
William Mckinley, y. II. Schafer.
James Mckinley, Samuel j. August,
William Alsentzer, w. II. Bartley,
CNarles Netter, Edward COnnOr,
Gus A. s'razer James G.. hartley,
hi Thomas hahey,
Neal \ Duff. Isaac Dillin,
marx John l3. Meaney.
Andrew Murphy, y. i. WRIGHT
Rodeer Maguirt, Micnael Mccormick.
emil Hertei ~ d., Willard w ilson,
harles Mammeie, John Skelioy,
Michael J.N loney, Peter horo.
Andrew Murine. Patrick Gartcer,
Fred. g, Mammee
Evening journal., 1891-04-04

NUIIUH.- I, WALINh n. TAYLOR, THE
~ tenant and occupant of tue house situ-
ated M No. u East Fifth street, in the Fourth
ward in the city Of Wilmington, county OF
New Castle and state Of Delaware, In com
the Gent rel Assembly In such case made and
provided, do hereby give notice that snail
sions OF the Peace and Jail Delivery OF the
State OF Delaware, In aud Tor New Castle
county, Cn Monday, the llth day OF May, 1891,
being the next term OF eNid Court. Tor a
license for said house as an inn or tavern, for
the sale therein OF Intoxicating liQuOr8 Ia less
quantities than one quart, 70 be al unk on the
premises. and the following refpeotsbe citi-
zens [ said ward, at least twelve OF whom
are substantial freeholders Of s,id ward,