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Evening journal., 1891-04-22
THE ITALIAN BEATS.


he Outwits Reporter Jones and Editor
HerseY by Throwing the First Earth
From the Federal Building Cellar.
A crowd Of nearly 200 persons Assem-
bled at Ninth and Shipley streets this
morning, to see the ground broken for
the new Federal building, which is 20 be
the most magnificent structure in Will
mington. Shortly before 7 o'clock Con
tractor S. Reed was on the scene
making final preparations for beginning
the work About thirty Italians armed
with picks and shovels and in charge of
two foremen, arrived directly afterward,
and at T. % o'clock the picks In the hands
Of the brawny foreigners began to fly in
every direction, tearing up sod, stone and
clod.
Just at this moment two newspaper
men rushed into the gang of workmen
and at once became the OF oects of boots
and laughter from the crowd They
were j. Travers Jones, of the Every
Evening, and Solomon Jersey, Of the
Republican. Jones seized a shovel full
OF earth and started towards the first
cart, which was then backing into posi-
tion, with it. The Republicans editor,
evidently determined not to be- outwitted
in this style, seized a handful of earth
and dRrted towards the cart with it.
A "grizzly looking Dago," as somebody
expressed it, who wore too broad a grin
to be in any way connected with the
Malta, was standing near the cart with q
shovel in his hand, and as the two ex-
cited scribes approached, he drove his
shovel into the soft earth raised big
clod and instantly threw 1t into the cart
with resounding crash. Jersey made
one awful effort and managed to get his
clod in the cart before the Italians dirt
had ceased to roll around the bottom
Jones managed to get his shovel-full in
on top Of all amid the loud laughter OF
the crowd, including the Italians
The Every Evening man contended
that his was the only formal action OF
the morning. as by preconcertec
arrangement, the contractor had made
preparations for him to place the first
shovel-full of earth into the cart BE
also said that 1t had been arranged I
week before hand. The editor and the
reporter argued for some time as to who
should have the honor, but they finally
walked away with bowed heads, while
the crowd and the Italian who took the
first sarth from the cellar of the new
structure, tried to smother theii
laughter.
The Italians worked steadily all tn,
morning, and by noon the old Lafayett,
Hotel site presented very different
appearance. The work was pushed TALL
morning with such business like regu-
larity that crowds Of people were deepl,
interested in watching the men
Two carts are loaded every five minutes
ten shovels emptying their contents int
each Of them. There are carts in wait
ing all the time and the instant they ar
driven out loaded two empty ones ar
quickly run into the cellar 1t is sal
that the basement OF the building vii
be completed in thirty days
Evening journal., 1891-04-22

Two Wilmington dsilies contained re-
ports from Delaware City yesterday and
to- day, about the finding Of the BODY OF
the second engineer Of the Ericsson Line
steamer Josephine Thompson, who was
drowned in the Delaware of New Castle
on Wednesday Of last week. In the FIRST
report the body had been found BY
shad fisherman and taken to Delaware
City. In the second article the body had
not been taken from the water but was
allowed to float by the town. Inquiry at
Delaware City this morning elected the
following reply: both reports
are false. The floating object
that was supposed to have been
the drowned man was afterwards found
to be log. 1t is hardly likely that, with
a tempting standing reward of $50 In
gold which is offered for the body, it
would have been allowed TO float past a
score Of bostmen.
Evening journal., 1891-04-22
The Campbell DIVORCE case.

The case Of Rev. ]. r Campbell, who
is charged by the Presbyterian Church OF
the United States, on the complaint of
Rev. j L Malone, late pastor Of the
Presbyterian Church at Newark, and
Rev w P Swartz Of Central Presby
terrain Church this city, with
having secured divorce from
his first wife and then marrying
bis present wife, contrary to the laws OF
the Presby terrain Church, will be heard
at to days session The case has twice
been investigated by the Synod OF Balti
more, and In October last was indefinitely
postponed. The Synod has always re
opened the case and nov IL is thought
that 1t will be finally settled
Rev. r Campbell was married to
Mary A. Campbell, april 20, 1858. After
few months they separated aud agreed
to live apart for ten years. When the
agreement extired the wife did not re
turn and che husband four years later
began proceedings for absolute divorce,
IN the usual wsy in the courts Of Wor-
cester county Nd. The divorce was
granted and thirteen months later he
married his present wife
The first wife then, 1t is said, consulted
IhntoA houkhtlt9t iHe bul net lawyer,
but was told that she had chance Of re
dress before the state courts The case
was then transferred to the church
courts where It attracted considerable
att ention Rev. ". P. Swartz
will prosecute tile case and Rev.
John Squirer will conduct the defence
rhe charges made by the prosecution are
Ill treatment and marital infidellty, aud
some Of the allegations are shock
ing The defence viii bring for
ward number OF witnesses 10
disprove these allegations The progress
Of the case VIII be followed with inter
aat
Evening journal., 1891-04-22
LAST EDITION
coLoRsD CONFERENCE COMMENCES

seventy-ninth Session Begins In U. A. M
E. Chuuch-ro attend Funeral at
Chester in a Body.
At 9.15 o'clock this morning, Bishop
Edward Williams announced that the
seventy-ninth annual session of
the Delaware Conference, Union Ameri
can M. e. Church, was ready for bust
ness. The session was opened In the
church at Twelfth and French streets
with about fifty members present.
Bishop Solomon w. Hutchins Of New
Haven, Conn, conducted devotinal exer.
cises, making a fervent prayer for Divine
blessing on the session of the conference
and for the spiritual elevation of the
colored race all over the country. The
conference roll was then called as fol-
lows:
Bishops-Edward Williams. Solomon
w. Hutchins
Elders William Billingsley. B. F.
Ruley, John L. Hood. William Il. Gray,
Henry Graves, r. s. Accoo, Stephen
Frisley, Nelson Virgins, Joseph
Williams, Martin l.. Duffiu,
Lebanon Purnell, Henry B. Ed
Smith, William Brown, M Roberts.
OAn4AcA 0Ab40opt A1ANhASA 0ulAkGf NQMhIQ
Brown.
Deacons-Samuel Wilmore. Job VII
liams, Josiah Ustoons, Sandy Gunly.
Charles q. Lewis, Charles Il. Nichols,
Jesse Parker.
Licentiates = William Rider, Clark
Wesley, Charles w. Beechen, William E.
Bond
The following lay delegates were
present:
Delaware City-Gsorge Shorter.
Summit BRIDGE l Porter.
New Garden-Nivin PlRtir.
Whining B Anderson.
phia-George Howell
West Observation-Disclosures Bell.
Newark, Del.-James Smith.
observation-disclosures Brown.
Chester City-Cesar Shilling.
Paschal, Pa Israel Reed.
Coatsville-James Adams.
Delegate letters-West Grove, st.
James Chapel and MArpsl, Pa.
A committee on credentials, consisting
of William H. Gray, L. A. Purnell and
j. L Hood, was appointed and, after re.
firing, reported all the credentials salts
factory except that of Robert Boyer.
which was not signed by his pastor.
Boyer was not allowed a seat in the con-
ference.
The conference BARI was fixed at the
forward pillars of the gallery, and
Andrew Brown was elected conference
marshal. An election was gone into for
secretary and assistant, resulting in the
choice of Rev Il. R Edmunds and
Daniel b Anderson, respectively. Isaiah
Smith. William H. Gray and James
Smith were appointed as committee on
finance. Rev E E Parker of the NJ E
Church, Wilmington. was introduced to
the conference B. f. Suley, John L.
Hood and Samuel Abrose we're appointed
a committee on devotional exercises
Rev John Y Dobbins d D. pastor of
Grace M. E. Church, was intrcduCel by
the bishop The session Of conference
will last until Monday evening To NOR
row morning the conference will meet at
s o'clock ana continue in session two
hours. at 10 80 o'clock the conference
will leave in body for Chester, Pa, to
attend the funeral of Rev. Benjamin
Jefferson. superanaated member. The
funeral will be held In Chester at 2. &c
o'clock, and the bishops will assist II
the services The ministers will return
at o'clock to be ready for the evening
session
Evening journal., 1891-04-22

SEALED PROPOSALS WILL BE RE
y CEIVED BY THE TRUSTEES OF THE
POOR OF NEW CASTLE COUNTY UNTIL
10 O'CLOCK A. VI. OF APRIL -, 1891;
For supplying the Almshouse from April
- TO July 20 with Beef, Mutton, Salt Pork,
Bread. Groceries. Dry Goods. Drugs. SHOES
and Carpet slippers, Flour, Feed, Coal and
Gasoline
Bids for Beef will be BY the quarter In pro.
portion of one hind quarter 10 four fore quar-
tiers, out Of cattle well fatted. and dressing
not less than 500 pounds.
Bids for Mutton will be fore quarters only
bids for Groceries ana Dry Goods VIII be
for the various kinds named on the schedules.
which viii be furnished 70 bidders on appli-
cation TO the supe' intendent
q ,s1line must not be Of less standard OF
gravity than 50 degrees.
Bids for Coal will be for one years supply
and for the following kinds, namely:
Lee Broken
Schuylkill Broken.
A ont four hundred tons Of Broken and
about fifty tons Of Egg Coal viii be require
All goods 70 be delivered at the Almshous,
az such times and la such quantities as may
be ordered.
All persons having claims against th'
trustees for the Quari er endii April %, ar,
sequeated 20 send their bill TO lie AlmshOusl
oa OF before the 18th Instant, by order OF thu
Trustees Of the Poor.
JOHN GUTHRIE, supt.
Evening journal., 1891-04-22

At this mornings session of the Nh :
nicipal Court John Heck, who had been
for three years a member Of the Soldiers
Home, but escaped, was fined 81 and
costs for drunkenness. Edward Parker,
colored, 81 and costs; John Il Lewis,
colored, drunk, 81 and costs; Michael
McMurney, drunk, 81 and costs; Edward
Downs, drunk, 81 and costs; w 7.
Craig, drunk 81 and costs; Emma Hop
kins colored, drunk $5 and costs I hecase
against William Grimes for assault on
Hippolyte Probet was continued until
To nfgiit
Evening journal., 1891-04-22

Special Correspondence EVENING JorRNAL
dREEEymLE Del, April % Mr.. and
Mrs James K Ford gave q pleasant
party IN honor Of Miss Laura Fleming Of
Bridgesille, Del +, at their residence
near this place last evening Among those
lresent were Miss Frances yandenhurg,
Miss Deliah Farrow, Miss Sadie Lord
Miss Annie Cosdroy. Miss {, Maggie
Ochiltree. Miss Ella Barwick.
Miss Sallie Cannon. Miss Ida
Anterior. Miss Cora M. Cahall, Miss
Lizzie G stidham, Mr. l.. o Anterior,
Leon A Davis, J Thomas Vandenburg,
Eugene Ellingsworih, j. Stedham Lay
ton. Frank Cannon, William s. Lynch,
john R. Jester s. Cahall Wroten and
Thomas Todd Supper was served at
O'Clock and the menu was elaborate
Evening journal., 1891-04-22
NEW CASTLE paesBYrsRYr



Special Correspondence EVENING JOURNAL
DELAWARE CRY, April 2l.-The New
Castle Presbytery convened In the Pres
byterian Church here this evening
After an impressive and powerful
sermon by Retiring Moderator
J B Millington The presbytery was
called TO order with Mr.. Milllngton In
the chair. The roll call was answered by
forty eight members. rho election Of a
new moderator WAS the first business
called. Rev w. L. McEwan was
elected by eight majority.
The report of Rev r. A MeEwan.
chairman Of committees Of arrangements,
was next read and debated upon at
length, but was finally adopted with
some amendments.
j. d Blake and @. G. Adams were
elected clerks The election of delegates
to the General Assembly will take place
at 30 o'clock to morrow. After which
the celebrated Campbell divorce
case will be tried Rev. Mr.
squires announced that ''this was
the most important case ever brought
before the New Castle Presby terry
The Presbytery then adjourned until
y 20 o'clock to morrow.
Evening journal., 1891-04-22
A steamer Launched.

A new side wheel pilot-boat built fol-
the New Bedford, Marthas Vineyard
and Nantucket Steamboat Company by
the Pusey and Jones Company Of this
city. was LAUGHED from the company S
yard at IL o'clock this morning. A mum
Der of persons we're present and wit
messed the launch. which proved to be
very satisfactory The new steamer is an
elegant vessel and it will be shipped tC
its owners Immediately
The new steamer Is called the
Martins Her dimsnsions are as foi-
lows; rs feet water line; 20 feet beam
nodded 10 feet deep.
Evening journal., 1891-04-22
TOO, Many Appropriations.

The Legislative Committee OF the Levy
Court. consisting Of Chairman Bucking
ham, Messrs. Eliason. Jolls, Sutton and
Killgore, with Edward q. Bradford, at
torney for the court, left for
Dover this morning to con
fer with the Committee on Roads
and Vacant Lands, which has in charge
the two dyke bills. The bills call for
large annual appropriations from the
Levy Court and, as several bills have
already been passed, mourning expense
to the county, every effort will be mad Il
to prevent these bills from becoming
laws
Evening journal., 1891-04-22

Annie Ward Tiffany closed her engage
ment at the Opera HOUSE, last evening
To night Patti Rosa will appear in
limp, and to morrow night in "Margery
Daw." 1t has been said that no actress
of her type has less apparent artifciality
in her stage work than has Patti Rosa.
Whatever she does has the quality of
spontaneity. Her spirits are infectious,
her gaiety is catching and the witchery
Of her presence places criticism at dis
advantage. She has the aid of an excel
lent company in which Bert Coote and
Harry w. Rich are prominent.
Evening journal., 1891-04-22
Death of Mrs. Grant

Mrs. A NJ. Grant died yesterday after
noon at the residence of her son in law
Frank Baker, No 8l5 Madison street, sc
years old She had been suffering from
paralysis for long time from which she
finally succumbed. Two sons and q
daughter survive her Services will BE-
held at her home at 7.30 o'clock p. m J. OF
Thursday by Rev. E. L Hubbard Inter
ment will bs made on Friday morning at
Charlestown. Nd
Evening journal., 1891-04-22
PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS.

Miss Flora Maxwell is visiting friends
In Newark, Del
Irving V. McWhorter, son of the Clerk
OF Orphans Court Charles McWhorter,
has accepted a petition in a drug store in
Lockhayen, Pa.
Evening journal., 1891-04-22

The Equitable Life" holds larger
surplus, writes a larger annual business,
has larger amount Of insurance in force
and pays a larger dividend than any
other company In the world.
Evening journal., 1891-04-22

NOTICE. - /, THOMAS rOY. THE
IN owner and occupant Of the house known
as the civilian Penn Hotel" stu
ated al Brandywiue Banks, n School Districts
Nos. % and 70, Christiana hundred, county
Of New Castle and State of Della
ware. IN compliance with the require.
ments Of the acts Of the General Assembly in
such case m ade 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 18th
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 Ia less quantities than one quart. 70 be
d INK on the premises, and the fOll0a ing re-
spectacle citizens and substantial freehold
ers of said school district recommend the
said application. Wis
James j. HArkins, William kirkwood,
jeremiah Kelly, Richard /. Rowe,
James McClafferty, Dennis j Mclaughlin
Eugene i. Toy, Lewis Bouhell,
Mark II. Began, John Mckenna,
Thomas j. Hanley, Edward ~ Connor
William Flanagan, stephen Todd.
THOMAS TOY.
Evening journal., 1891-04-22

The Misses Z. A. and M. Dolan 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., 1891-04-22

The Board Of Water Commissioners
held their usual weekly meeting last
evening. The balance in bank to current
expenses was reported to be 500, 722. II.
The weekly payroll Of f419 was ordered
paid. Patrick Neary's petition for five
hydrants was granted Chief Engineer
Bond was directed to place two between
Front and Fourth streets on Franklin.
Evening journal., 1891-04-22

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., 1891-04-22

NOVICE /. JOHN j. KENNEDY. Thu
~ owner and occupant of the house situated
at No 303 Madison street, IN the Third
ward in the city OF Wilmington. county OF
New Castle and state Of Delaware, Ia com.
the General Assembly In such case made and
provided, do hereby give notice that l shall
apply In writing 10 the Court Of General Ses-
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
license for said house az an inn or tavern,
for the sale therein Of intoxicating liquors In
less quantities than Onn quart. TO be drunk on
the premises, and the following respectablecit-
liens OF said ward. at lea asst twelve Of whom are
substantial freeholders Of said ward, recon-
Evening journal., 1891-04-22
H4n You Pap
TIE PHiLADELPHiA HHEs
TIPS INoRkTq7


=. BARLEY & BROS. co, 4th and French,
W. y J LANG, Firth and French streets.
PAUL O. ANYDER. i18 West Eighth street
NJ y. WEYIi, No, 2 East Second street.
ihARLhS YETTNR. II Enat Fourth atraat
Evening journal., 1891-04-22

The congregation, guilds and Girls
Friendly Society Of st. Johns Church
held a social meeting last. evening Ia the
parish buildings An interesting program
was given and refreshments were
served
Evening journal., 1891-04-22

China, Glassware and Orooixnry
MRS A. r, FRIES. No. $40 King street
/. LEWIS ROW, No. 4l3 King street
Evening journal., 1891-04-22

IOTICE.- !, MICHAEL MALLOY. THE
owner and occupant of the house situated
AZ No. ll2l French street, In the Sixth ward IN
the city Of Wilmington. county OF New Castle
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 General SEES.
tions OF the Peace and Jail Delivery Of the
state OF Delaware, IN and for New Castle
county, en- Monday, the llfh day OF May, 1891
being the next term OF said Court, for a
license for said house as an inn or Ia vern, for
the sale therein Of intoxicating liquors ia less
quantities than one quart, TO be drunk on the
premises. and the following respectable citi-
1ens Of said ward, mt least twelve Of whom
are substantial freeholdcrs Of said ward.
recommend the said application. viz.
Charles courtney, William NJ Kirk,
Harry Mcdonnell, Samuel Chadwick.
hugh Lynch, John y. Smyth,
William A. McShea, e. A. Glasco.
John Peters, William III Baker
William Malloy, George w Mullee
Cuesta Mcconnell, A. S. Kirk.
August Hempei George A stalker.
William Springer, William w kenney,
Thomas Donneily. Martin Lyons
Henry Schneider william s Walker,
William Schneider, James A. Kelley,
George w Feeuey. James ZeblPy.
MICHAEL MALLON.
Evening journal., 1891-04-22
nIorNsE APPLICATIONS


NOTICE. WE, FRANCIS KELLY 4 co,
the tenants and occupants of the house
situated at No. los Market street. IN the First
ward Ia the Cityfof Wilmington. county OF
New Castle and State Of Delaware. Ia COM
piiance With the requirements OF the acts of
the General Assembly la such case made and
provided. do hereby give notice that we
shall apply in writing 10 the Court of Gen-
trAl Sessions Of tbs Peace and Jail Delivery
Of the State OF Delaware, in and for New
Castle county, on Monday. the 18th day Of
May, 1891, being the next term Of sad Court,
for a license for said house for the
sale therein Of Intoxicating liquors III
quantities not less than one half gallon,
not to be drunk on the premises, and the
following respectable citizens Of said ward,
At least twelve OF whom are substantial free.
holders Of said ward, recommend the said
application. viz
jos Niedcrmaier, Jas. Mccormick
John NJ. Crop. Geo Steinickcn'
Harry Chriety, NJ Harkfne.
Conraa Keller, Ihus. Pagan,
a. Hauher, Julius Gnnther.
w I'M u. Mclaughlin. Patrick DouKherty.
Ihos. Cassidy, Jno. j. MagRhern,
Daniel Lynch. stephen White.
Patrick Monaghan, Jno Wagner.
Peter a. Pagan, Henry q ebe,
Daniel McCusker Michael Reilly.
Martin i. Keogh, Thos McHuah
Jno. Mealey.
MI -
Evening journal., 1891-04-22

PETER EBNER, 4th and Union s. 300 French
EOQkD BOTrLINH co cor 9th and Orange
II HARTMAN d FEHRENBACH GO Lover
ing Ave and Scott St.. and 4th and FIR inch.
JOHN q. kCHAFFEk. 18th md Union ata
Evening journal., 1891-04-22

HENRY PIKE. No, 304 Market street.
MICHAEL GRADY, No ga King street
+. EYER EFT JANVIER, 231 Market street.
JOHN MONEY!, corner Front Il Market street
JOHN II. WALKER, No.13 East tn I'd street
Evening journal., 1891-04-22

Sole Agent for bohemian BudweIss Beer
Corner Tenth and Shipley streets
felnuhone 4lA
Evening journal., 1891-04-22
Dentistry.
DIR K. c. HONEYWELL. r0a Market streel


u. JAMES BELT. No 80l Market street
II. r. BRINGHURST. No 81 Market street.
n. Il. DANFORTH, Cor. Market and second.
j. g FAHEY, s. w. Cor. 4th and adams.
EDWIN II. DiLWORTH. Market and Tenth.
TAYLOR a FULLERTON. BOZ King street.
IMMINENT X MATAON. SOB Marka- attract.
Evening journal., 1891-04-22
Coal
1HARLEs WARNER co. Foot Of Marke

Confectioners.
j. BARKBEY q BROS. co ,4th aud French.
w. q FARRA. No. el7 Market street.
ID. SANILLE, No. 500 Market street.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1891-09-04
Apt Comparisons.

Pharmaceutical Ers.l
"Msmma," said Phil, walkin.
grsvely out of tho study, IDENTIFY
bearing . heavy mental load, "when
you smile At me like that your Ok.
preston is as sweet - -as sacchar,ne. J"
"Thsnk you, dear" replied h,s
mother. Nth double appreciation. "do
you think you could move this secre.
tsry for me to dust behind it?"
81 can't do it," replied he, ate, an
unsuccessful attempt. IT'S ~ heavy
u "irr,d,um."
"Then hand me tho duster."
''Oh, yes. It's Is light ~ lithium.
Now may | 60 aud play with Cousin
Will until dinner timeP''
mot to>d.y. may need you."
Gust few mlnutes?"
mo"
Smother" said Phil, "your heart is
a. hard ~ rhodium." And he went
back to the library to hunt some more
respect>,.ducing words.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1891-09-04

Tests have been made to deter mine
tho variations in the length Of thu.
required to produce decay in differ.
ene kinds of woods when buried und+ :
the surface OF the ground. Tho birch
and aspen wero h"th found to decay
in three years, the willow and the
buckeye in four yea,s, the msple and
the rcd beech in Eve years, elm and
ash in sever, while tho larch, juniper
and arbor vitae were uni,,jured at the
expiration of eight wears = Ex.