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Evening journal., 1891-01-08
KILLED AT PuLLMAN,s.
Michael HsrkIns whirIed Around
Shaft and Dashed to Death.

Michael Hsrl5Ins whirled Around !
Shaft and Dashed to Death.
Michael Hsrkins, about City years old,
an employe in the Pullman Palace Car
works, met with horrible death there
this morning at 1890 o'clock
He was standing on ladder engaged
in work in the truck shop. when hi.
clothing became entangled in the shaft
ing. He was whirled around and
around the shaft, his fellow workmen
being poweFless to aid him After he
had been rapidly whirled for some time
the shaft released him and he was
thrown about twenty-five feet. He
fell upon his head and his neck was
broken. Dir. 0gle and Wilson's ambu
lance were summoned and the man was
taken away from the works
He died in the carriage. He
was a married man and leaves a wife and
one child He had only been employed
in the car works for about two weeks.
He lived at No. 304 Union street.
Deputy Coroner Giles is investigating
his death and will hold an inquest this
evening.
The deceased was a son of DAME
Harkins who was killed at the recent
Dupont Powder Mills explosion.
Evening journal., 1891-01-08

the exiles. aud one from child to its
mother in exile, so pathetic Ia its
simplicity, and 30 touching Ia rs nature
that II melted many present 20 tears. Mr..
kennan said Russian princess now In this
country had said his lectures on Russia
were like drops Of rain beating against
the mighty ocean, but he would rather
have the letter OF one Russian exile, ex
horting him 80 coniinre his good work
than to wear the purple and crown Of the
tyrant Gear.
The lecturer Is a man Of slight build.
but has a strong. determined face He
msoo no effort at defamation, but
related his stories in a calm dispassion-
ate tone, without any attempt at
exaggeration by fiowary sophistry or
painted words His pictures were so
realistic and vivid that his audience
entered into the spirit as well as the
letter, and almost fancied themselves
transported to the mines OF Siberia or
the banks OF the yellow Lena.
Evening journal., 1891-01-08
RlNNlx KING

Pretty Wedding ia the Old swedes Church
by the Rev. M. ID. Dunlap Last Night.
Edw ard ]. Binnix and Miss Lille Bar
bsra King were married last evening az
s o'clock in Old Swedss Church. The
ushers were Jesse NJ. Barnes aud Charles
M Morford The hest man and the
bridesmaid were of Harrisburg, Pa
The church was very beautifully deco
rated, being trimmed prettily with ever
gresns and over the altar triumphal
arch had been erected
AS the wedding party entered, the
organist played Mendelssohn's wedding
march. The marriage was performed by
the Rev Martin Dunlap. rector Of Old
Swedes, and be used the ring ceremony
The bride wore handsome costume Of
cream satin and carried flowers. and the
bridesmaids attire was of the same
material The groom wore the conven-
tional dress suit.
The church was crowded with the
friends Of Mr. and Mrs Binnix. When
the service was over the wedding march
from Lohengrin was played after which
Mr.. and Mrs. Bennix were driven to the
home of the latter at Ninth and Bennett
streets.
After private reception Mr. and Mrs
Binnix left this city for wedding trip
North.
Evening journal., 1891-01-08
Old swedes omcers.

The following are the results Of the
elections Of the various organizations N
the Old Swedes Church.
Holy Trinity Guild Rev. Martin B
Dunlap, president; Miss Mary + Evans,
vice presidents Miss Blanche McKown.
secretary; Gerrold George Alymer Roo
inson treasurer; Friendly Society. Mrs
NJ. B. Dunlap, directress Mrs NJ Wilson.
presidents Miss Martha z. Wilson. sec
retsry and treasurer.
Brotherhood of the Old Swedes
Church. Frederick D. Downs president
Benlamine Paris, viee-president James
b. Quinn, secretary; g g. A. Robinson,
treasurer; jeremiah Wilson, librarian
The latter society meets every Monday
evening, at No. 7O2 East Seventh street
and It's rooms are open three nights
each week.
Evening journal., 1891-01-08
cApIuREs a PR.Ncr.
Kiss Anna II. Price Marries scisn i
the Houne OF Hanover.

Kiss Anna H. Price AEarrfes n scisn oT
the House OF Hanover
Letters have recently been received
from Dresden, Germany announcing the
marriage on December II of Miss Anna
d. Price, formerly OF this city, to Fred
erick Wilhelm Prince Won Ardlc, an
oiiicer in the Prussisn army
Miss Price is the fourth daughter OF
Mr. and Mrs. James Price. who have 70
sided on the continent Of Earope for the
last seven years She Is, on her mothers
side. the granddaughter Of the late
samuel Harlan, fourder Of the Harlan
and Hollingsworth Company In this city.
and on her fathers side granddaughter
OF Joseph H Price. formerly proprietor
Of Prices -four mills on the Brandy
wine.
Miss Price was born in this state aud
lived for time near Clavmonut In Braudy-
wine hundred. Mrs Price was the only
child Of Samuel HArland and inherited
bis large estate Prince Won Ardic is
first lieutenant of tie Ninth Hussar
Regiment Of the German Army aud is
connected with the House OF Hanover OF
which Queen Victoria is membei
Evening journal., 1891-01-08
PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS

Rev. George S. Bradford is in Phila-
delphia to-day.
Warren p Carlisle Of Omaha, Neb.. Is
visiting his parents here.
Matthew Goslin Of Harrington, has re-
ceived an additional pension.
Ex-Representative Wallace Of Seaford,
was in this city last evening.
Captain Fennimore, wife and daughter
Of Philadelphia, Pa, have been visiting
in this city.
Harry Sherwin Of the firm Of Sherwir
& Son, is confined to his home by illness
Councilman Magee is indisposed and
will not be able to attend the meeting oi
City Council tonight.
Miss Beckle Graham who has beer
visiting friends In this city has returned
to her home in Charlestown, Md.
William Mcknight will celebrate hi.
twenty-frst birthday by giving supper
TO his many friends in this city tonight
Evening journal., 1891-01-08
MI. nnrtar nInnh

d. H. Carter, ex uperintendent OF the
Maryland division, p, w. 4 E. railroa
was given farewell dinner by a few OF
his friends at the Wilmington club house
last evening Caterer Robert Graves
furnished an excellent menu and plates
were laid for sixteen guests. Colonels
Febiger and w A. LaMotte occupied
seats at the head and foot Of tht table
respectively. and seated along the sides
were the following guests: General
James Wilson, DR., j. A Draper. Senator
Anthony Higgins, Watson r. Sperry.
Superintendent NJ K King of the Nor
folk Southern railroad, Preston Lee. K
7. Warner, Benjamin Nields. ESQ.
Horace W. Cause, VILLAIN T. Porter,
William Dupont and Superintendent
4. g. Moore OF the Edge Moor Bridge
Company. On the right of Colonel
Febiger sat Mr.. Carter, and on bis left
Superintendent J. B. Hutchinson, Mr..
Carter's successor
Evening journal., 1891-01-08
GOLDEN WEDDING
Four Generations OF the Carpenter
Family Have Reunion.

our OF the carpenter
Family Have a Reunion.
The golden wedding anniversary Of
Mr. and Mrs. James L. Carpenter was
celebrated at Centreville Yesterday The
fact that they had been married fifty
years brought together such a gathering
Of children, grandchildren and great
grandchildren as is seldom seen in this
state. 4 he groom was born In Delaware
county Pa, il April 1916. and the white
haired bride Of fifty years ago was a
native of this state, her birthplace being
at Centreville in September, 1920
The children of Mr.. snd Mrs. Carpen-
ter, elven in number, were all present
They are Joseph L. Carpenter, Jr. J.. B.
Carpenter. Mrs. John s. Grohe and
Frank Q. Carpenter of this city; Mrs
w A. Levering and George NJ Carpen.
ter of Philadelphia; Mrs. Il 7 Mason of
Germantown. Pa Mrs. Margaret A..
Chandler, James b Carpenter, Harry F
Carpenter, and William Carpenter Of
Centreville In addition to these were
all the sons in.law and daughters in law
The grandchildren were Frank D. Car
penter and Minnie R Carpenter, children
Of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph L. Carpenter,
Jr of this city; Mrs. John Mcleod,
Mary Chandler and George B Chandler,
children of Margaret A. Chandler of
| Centreville; Adele L. Levering, Bessie
Levering, w W. lowering ana Joseph
lowering, children of w. a. Levering Of
Philadelphia Arthur Carpenter, William
Carpenter and Bertha Carpenter, children
Of William Carpenter of Centreville !;
Frank r. Mason, son of Henry T. Mason
Of Germantown; Howard Carpenter, son
Of James H. Carpenter of Cantreville;
William 5. Carpenter, sou of Harry Z.
Carpenter OF Centreville.
The great grandchildren were Donald
and No rman Mcleod. children Of Mrs
John Mcleod of this city The sisters
and brothers present were Mrs. Milton
Lackey and George Fl Carpenter Of Will
mington and Alfred Carpenter Of Centre
vile. There were also present J..
Poulson Chandler and Mrs. Adeline p,
Hendriekson Of Centreville
The celebration consumed the entire
day, and all who participated were de-
lighted. A substantial dinner was
served at noon, and was followed By
| lighter refIeshment. The presents Il
the aged couple were handsome ant
numerous.
A special feature Of the dinner wal
the presentation Of an original ode en-
titled Golden Wedding" dedicated {,
Mr.. and Mrs Carpenter, composed b
Laura K. Mason, of Germantown, Pa.
Evening journal., 1891-01-08
SANlLLE-RuCk.
Pretty Home Wedding by Rev. E. L
Hubbard, OF New Castle Church.

Hubbard, OF New Castle Church.
Daniel Saville, the candy maker, and
Miss Lizzie Buck we're married last
evening, at 7.30 o'clock, st the home Of
the brides parents, No. 1897 Walnut
Rev 2. L. Hubbsrd of New Castle
NJ. e. Church, performed the ceremony.
Edward Back. brother Of the bride, IVES
best man and Miss Bessie McElroy was
bridesmaid The bride was.handsomely
attired and carried flowers.
The ushers were John Zebley, William
Buck. Samuel Buck and Francis McCai-
lion The bride received large number
Of beautiful wedding presents They
will live at their new home, No. 1922
French street. A wedding dinner was
served.
There were present. Mr.. and Mrs
Snmuel Buck, parents Of the pride; Mr.
andMrs John Bennett, Frank Mason, Miss
May Cornell, Miss Mary Adams, Mr and
Mrs Latta Welsh, Mr. and Mrs f. Vincent,
John Weller. George Blest, Mr and Mrs
Howard McElwee, Mr. and Mrs Joseph
P. Reynolds, William e. Llttep, John 7,
Quinn, George Ward, all Of Wilmington; /;
Mr. aud Mrs George Buck, Louis P.
Simpson. Wallace Simpson, Miss Helen
Simpson, Mrs Schoff, Andrew Gallagher,
of Philadelphia.
Evening journal., 1891-01-08
LAST EDITION
WILLIAM BUSH psAr.
The well-known citizen and Manufact
urer suceumbs to Heart Disease.

The well-known citizen and manufact-
urer suceumbs to Heart Disease.
William Bush, president of the firm Of
William Bush & Co., morocco manafae-
turers, died very suddenly Of heart
disease ct his home, corner
of Clayton and Beech streets.
at 730 O'Clock this morning He had
been in apparent good health and spirits
sincs he recovered from an attack OF
sickness two months ago, aud was feeling
well this morning when he arose. While
in his room he became very i'll and fell to
the floor. dead.
He was president of the Equitable
Guarantee and Trust Company. of which
he had been a member since its incorpo-
ration. He was also a director in the
First National Bank, with which he had
been connected for many years. He was
prominent member of the Central
Presbyterian Church and one Of its
trustees
Mr.. Bush was born in this city about
sixty-eight years ago, his father being
David Bush. He began business life BY
opening small lumber yard at the foot
of Mark IT street. This be enlarged as
the business became more extensive
but after several years there, he sold out
the business for large sum of money.
He then went into the morocco business
at No, Id Walnut street, and was ono
of the Oldest and most extensive morocco
manufacturers in this city.
The morocco house was established in
1858 by g.. T. Clark q Co., who began
business in q small building on the site
of the present large structure Mr..
Bush was the silent partner in
this firm. but a practical worker
and judieious business man, who con-
tributed his full share to the houses
success. In 1866 the firm became Bush,
Clark & Co, and ia 1850 William Bush &
Co, as it is now. The products of this
house have high standing in the trade.
Seven thousand feet of morocco day is
turned out by 100 men. The machinery
is the latest aud best and only skilled
labor is m5loyed
Mr.. Bush was three times married.
His first wife was Mary A. Aldrieh and
his second wife was her sister, Susanna,
both OF this city His third wife sur
wives him She was daughter of Will.
liam Hemphill Jones of Washington. d
@. he also leaves grandson. William
Bush, Jr He was brother of DR. Lewis
p Bush, George w, Bush and Mrs.
Edward T. Taylor, who are the only
living relatives of his fathers family.
Two brothers, Charles and David Bush.
and sister, Mary, the FIRST wife of
Francis N. Buck, died several years ago
Evening journal., 1891-01-08
Brownson Library omcsrn

The Brownson Library Association held
a meeting last evening and elected the
following officers; Chaplain, Rev w
Birmingham; president, P. F Walsh
vice president, William McNulty; re
cording secretary, N. f. Connolly fnan
cial secretary, James J. Farley; cores
ponding secretary, James a. Ward
treasurer; Frank Connor librarian.
Andrew Mahoney; assistant Librarians
Richard Shannon, Jchn Kenny board o.
directors, William Connor. John Long
James Shelly messenger. James Payne
Evening journal., 1891-01-08
TWO FUNERALS.
William p. Beeson and Samuel o. Dill
Buried This Afternoon.

William II. Beeson and Samuel q. Dill
Buried This Afternoon
The remains of William P Beeson and
Samuel G. Dill. the Second street market
butchers, who died on Monday were
buried this afternoon at Riverview
Cemetery. The butchers of the market
house acted as pail bearers in each case.
The remains of Beeson were taken
from his residence, No. 206 South Jack.
son street, at 10 o'clock TO Bethany Bap
tist Church, where Rev o Budding.
ton performed the last rites and preached
the funeral sermon.
Dills remains were taken from his
home No. 623 West Third street tc
Union M E Church. and the sermon
preached by Rev Adam Stengle. Both
funerals then proceeded to Riverview
Cemetery where interment was made
The Second street market house wa,
closed this afternoon in consequence oil
he funeral of these two men.
Evening journal., 1891-01-08
To Look Up the Tramp Question.

Judge Ball went to Boston, Mass, this
morning to investigate the workings OF
the Municipal Court system there, with q
view Of introducing some of its best fea-
lures here. The particular question
which he will look up. is thst concerning
what shall be done with tramps. This is
a subject Of greal interest on account OF
the large numbers which come here and
seek lodgings at the City Hall. Judge
Ball will deliver lecture on this subject
in q short time.
Evening journal., 1891-01-08
nrnnlcInnI oonrt.

At Municipal Court this morning
Eugene Brown, drunk, was fued 81 and
costs; George Curren, drunk, SO and
costs; Howard Watson, drurk, So and
costs; Thomas Callahan was charged
with indecently exposing his person, $5
and costs; Michael Kearney, drunk and
disorderly, 81 and costs; James Camo
line, was charged with assault on Ella
Hamilton. The case was dismissed.
Evening journal., 1891-01-08
Kurtz Mayer.

Charles G Kurtz, son Of John D !.
Kurtz, and Miss Emma g. Mayer were
married last evening at the residence Of
Mr. kurtz. at Fourth and Poplar streets.
The Rev. l. j. Bickel, Of St. Stephens
Lutheran Church performed the cere
mony. The wedding was private. A
reception was held for their intimate
friends. Mr. and Mrs. Knrtz; will live
at No 1891 Shallcross avenue where
they will be ''at home" to their friends.
Evening journal., 1891-01-08
Grocers Eleot Omcers

The Retail Grocers' Association held
its regular annual meeting last evening,
with an unusual number of members
present. The following officers were
elected for the ensuing term: President.
d. s. Truitt; vice president, Geoig &c
Turner; secretary, Norman Yeatmaa ;
treasurer, s. w. Cann trustees, John
DAILY, s. Fullerton. @. Klund. The
associatiation is in excellent condition.
Evening journal., 1891-01-08
Elaction OF Omcera.

Electric Council, No, 8, American Fra
ternal Circle, at It's regular meeting last
evening elected the following
officers: Chancellor, William R.
Goodley; vice chancellor, I. J, Jacobs
herald, Paul E Msddux; sentinel, "A. H.,
P. B. Meredith; secretary, George p.
Sutton; treasurer, George w. Cooley.
A supper was afterwards given to the
council by. George and William Goodley
and George P. Sutton.
Evening journal., 1891-01-08
van Go ro Toronto

George w. Phillips, of this city, re-
presenting the Bricklsyers Union, will
leave here to morrow morning for
Toronto, Canada to attend the annual
session of the international Bricklsyers'
Union which meets there A movement
well come before the union to make an
almost uniform scale of wages and hours
employed throughout the continent.
Evening journal., 1891-01-08
Bursted Tin Roofs aud spouts

Orders are being received and work
pushed through by Jas F. Wood & Co,
Front and Orange streets, for leaky
roofs and bursted pipes all over the
citv
Evening journal., 1891-01-08

In every department of the house. extraordinary bargains
IN Dry Goods are being offered and thousands Of people
daily are taking advantage Of the great opportunity
Those however who visit stores in person dur
ing this interesting distribution Of Dry Goods will be care
fully and expedous served through our thoroughly orgn
lied
Evening journal., 1891-01-08
STRAWBRIDGE & CLOTHIER.
PHILADELPHIA.
OUR GREAT JANUARY SALE
STILL CONTINUES.

with most gratifying and shows that public confidence
IN all our published statements exists to remarkable degree
We shall aim abuse that confidence by sensational
or exaggerated statements
Evening journal., 1891-01-08

MOTICE-THE PARTNERSHIP HERETO
~ fore existing under the name Of Callahan
= Co., has this day by mutual agreement been
dissolved. IOHN CAL LAHAN.
GEORGE w MCKEE
Evening journal., 1891-01-08
MAIL ORDER DEPARTMENT.

We are issuing department catalogues containing illus
ations prices and other information regarding the different
stocks, and will be pleased forward them on request
Evening journal., 1891-01-08
g$MTAR E n
aoTHunS.

NOTICE OWING TO OTHER BUSINESS
N interests | have this dav withdrawn
from the real estate firm of Callahan a. CO..
and wish 10 thank my friends Tor fayOrs. and
would ask ihem for a continuance with the
new Arm of Mckee 4 %.
JOHN L. CALLAHAN.
January 9th 1891
Evening journal., 1891-01-08

The real estate business will be continued
under The firm name OF Mckee a. Co. who
will attend 70 and settle all business of the
late firm. Thanking our customers for past
fasors, we would ask a continuance Of the
same. Resi- ectfully yOnrs,
GEORGE W. MCKEE
January 6t1, 1921. Oh Market street.
y; vrIUE.--Ig YOU WANT TO SAVE
~ DOLLARS, insure your property with
FAWKTSs n 20. Tl2 Market Street
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DIVIDEND.

SECURITY TRUST ANa SAFE DEPosITl
COMPANY.
WI MiNGToN, Del, January Z, 1891.
The board OF directors has this day de-
c!ared semi-annual dividend ftwo and one.
half (21al per cent. nayable on de nand.
JAMES 3. CL LARkSON, Treasurer.
Evening journal., 1891-01-08
.OTICE-ELECTToE.

THR UkION NATIONAL BANK OF
WILMINGTON,
WILMIHGTOE, DEL, December 18th. 1890
The annual meeting OF the stockholders of
this bank viii be held at the banking house
TUESDAY. January 18th. 1891, between the
hours of 2 and 4 p m.
JOHN n. DANNY, Cashier.
Evening journal., 1891-01-08
IIvDEND.

CENTRAL NATIONAL BANK,
WI MINGTON, December 81, 1890. 4
The directors have this day declared divi-
dend OF per cent for the asst six months ray
able on demand
JOHN PEOPLES. Cashier.
Evening journal., 1891-01-08

Water rents are due and payable in ad-
vance in January. II paid on or before Janu-
sry 3lst. the face OF the bill: in February per
cent will be added; 10 March. 10 per cent.
After March 3lst ferrules may be drawn.
Accounts for January will be closed on the 3Ist
OFFICE HOURS FROM o A. NJ TO4p. M
JOHN s. GROHF. Rerfstrar
Evening journal., 1891-01-08

INLECIIUN.
u CENTRAL NATIONAL BANK
Wilmington, Dec. l3, 1890. (
The annual election for directors OF this
bank will be held at the banking house on
Tuesday, the 18TH day Of january, 1891. be
tw cen the hours Of two and four O'Clock In
the afternoon. JOHN PEOPLES.
Cashier
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The Cigarette Championship.

CT Louie P0St-Dlspatcn.
new teld mas been opened up 10 the dudes
ana II properly looked after 1t should prove
quite profitable. Heretofore their sphere of
usefulness has been confined to serving as mod
els, Signs and advertisements FOR tailors and TO
selling their photographs to comic papers for
Use IN illustrations. The new field opened up to
the dudes is cigarette smoking contests, Il nov
city Ia the sporting line. The young fashion
aoses OF ST. Louis, who smoke cigarettes for exer-
else, now have a chance TO gain both fame and
fortune BIZ accepting n challenge issued in
the Police Gazette by Samuel kalisky, of Boston,
who claims tne proud title OF champion Gig
arctic smoker of America He challenges
any man IN the United States to smoke cigar
cites with him for limited number OF hours or
70 finish for $50 side and the champ onship
kailsky claims t. hold the record at the game,
he having smoked thirty-two cigarettes in an
hour IL his contest with James smith for 500
side. kalisky outpointed smith In the en-
counter by three cigarettes. Thus the violent
exercise which some youthful wesrers OF good
Clothes in this city have taken prove their sal
vation instead of their ruination. There are
several very clever and scientific cigarette
smokers here, and some of them possess great
powers Of endurance in that direction, as many
people who have been forced TO be near them
Will attest BY all means let ST. Louis dude
tackle this bold BostoniaD.
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n risneing left on CAROLS law, bat received
left swing shortly after. &yer aimed Tieh' and
left and Carroll ducked away, came back, landed
a left on the neck Gad repeated.
The thirty-secona was shou; even. Myer re
celye,i a terrible blow from lest GA the nose
Iheayy exchange followed. ard Carroll slipped
lcoke1 greggy.
Observation-Disclosures was aggressive. There
was heavy lighting throughout and hoth men
Thirty-iour;h-Nostly occupied with spar
ring. - -. Go, a.. -.
tpoeeing him Down. carroll landed g heavy
left and right on Myers Jaw, wheEeUpoo Aycr
rataliated in q savage manner.
Thiytv-slx-MyeT WAS Knocked down, but he
.sa,se.f' To stand the heavy wolS better
Thirty.Seventh-Myer landed lett and right
on rxrrnll's face ane = Eaolneni later rocsivSi a
sa.yv rssht on the Jaw. Carroll 1Gea got a
heasS left on the nose which drove his head
hses and Myer began fghtiue Tor tae body.
Mysr Invariably missed las 'amc@s right
s,ixes hat seemed strong, lie continued 10
ansh matfers IN the thirts-etghth.
IL fna fhfrty.ninth CArroA landed several
,,,,ss ana received vicious blows ~ return
~, rannds al Al ana ~ MyeT landed Two let's
- s.sr-HII : haset and received stomach pHaCA
a. ra.srn carroll landed good left on Myers
IAN win a repeater. withla moment @}er
60. two more in the same sleot, shd AAPtAe4
CARROLL down with right on the lss. Hesper
ATE fighting followed, caTToli aoe1s.s SEQ "a,
times TO avoid vicious kWinga N.Y. 'VA0S- ar