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Evening journal., 1891-11-16
clTYNEws m RRlEE.

Heald & Co., sold $22 $50 worth OF
property located in different parts OF this
city on Saturday.
A great many gunners went down the
Delaware road this morning. The game
season begins in this state to-day,
William Bailey Of No. 1921 Elm street
fell and sprained his left ankle in the
Weccacoe engine house, yesterday morn
ing.
All northbound trains on 'the Delaware
railroad were crowded this morning
Many persons came to this city to attend
court
Mr.. and Mrs, James Burke held a re
ception in honor OF their tenth wedding
anniversary at their home on Friday
night.
Miss Lottie Jones of Middletown has
accepted position as type writer and
stenoRrapher for Higgins & Churchmsn,
lawyers.
The Lew Court will meet in specia
session tomorrow to receive and act
upon the report Of the investigating
committee
Cards are out announcing the marriage
OF Thomas Holleren and Miss Mary Nc.
Mahon tomorrow afterRoon at st, Paul's
r. G. Church.
Rev. William L. White preached in
Cookman M. E. Church yesterday morn
ing after an absence Of three weeks,
caused by sickness
The funeral of William Mcguire took
place from his late residence at Third
| and Poplar streets, yesterday afternoon.
BE was buried with military honors
The room back of the Levy Court room
In the Court House is being prepared for
the receiver of taxes. A portion Of the
room is rallied off on the same plan in
vogue in the city tax office.
Miss Clinton. with the Boston Novelty
Company and Edwin SEEDS OF this city
had their shooting contest on the stage
of the Academy OF Music on Saturday
night. Miss Clinton won the match by /
score of 25 2S.
Miss Elizabeth NJ. Gregg gave an in
teresting discourse on the churches she
visited in Rome at Bethany Bsptis
| Church last evening She visited
Rome last summer and attended mas
conducted by the Pope.
Reynolds Post No o. G. A. R., of Mt
! Pleasant held rousing camp FIRE ol
Saturday night. Department CommRn
der A. ]. Woodmsn, Past Department
Commander Peter B Ayars, William P
Voshel, Francis McCloskey, Caleb Wood
, row, Ellwood Craig, William J Black
burn, B, d. Bogis, Charles A. Foster an
, Colonel Samuel A. Macsllister wer
among the wilmingtonians who at
tended.
Evening journal., 1891-11-16
CAPTAIN KELLEY DEAD.

The Weii-known Business Man and
Church ofEeinl Expires at His Home
Captain Alexander Kelley Of No. 315
West street. a member of Grace M.
Church and a stakeholder and director of
the Harlan and Holingsworth Company,
died st his home on Saturday night at
10 40 O'Clock from old age He was 10
years old and was loved and respected
by all who knew him.
Captain Kelley was Of Scotch Irish
descent and at the age Of 10 years he
learned the trade of a machinist and
mill wright with his uncle, at what Is
known now as Riddles Mills. After
finishing his trade he went to Richmond,
Va. where ae superintended the erection
Of paper mill al that place. He re-
ceived his dtle as captain" in the year
1887, when he became master Of United
States drsdge used in dredging the Della
ware river. He afterwards went TO
Philadelphia and was employed by J. r.
Morris and Company.
In 1S4l he came TO this city and the
Harlan and Hollingsworth Company
hearing OF his successful work at his
chosen trade, secured him Bis connection
with the firm turned its attention to
shipbuilding and opened the way for It
becoming the first and one Of the
largest shipbuilding firms in the country.
In 1875 he became superintendent Of erect
ing machinery for the firm and Of docks
and repairs. He was a steward In the NJ.
E. Conference and treasurer OF its cen
tenary fund. Three daughters survive
him, they are Mrs. Joseph L Carter Of
FELTON,. Pa. Mrs. James NJ Williamson
and Mrs. George w. Pierson OF this city
The funeral will take place on Thursday
afternoon at o'clock and interment will
be made in the Wilmington and Brandy.
wine cemetery
Evening journal., 1891-11-16
MUSIC AT ST. MARY's.


Father Flynn breaches Opening Ser
mon of the Forty Hours Devotion.
Handsome Decorations
The Forty Hours Devotion" began in
st. Mary's Church yesterday with
solemn high mass At 10 o'clock. Rev. Father
Kelley was cslebrant and Father Flynn
deacon The high altar was brilliantly
decorated with scores Of lights and pot
ted chrysanthemums behind, and be
tween the brightness OF the candles were
shown handsome vases of cut flowers.
The sermon was preached by Father
Flynn.
The music Of the mass was that i'm
mortal masterpiece, ''MozArt's Twelfth
Mass, with Lambillottes "Lauda Sion,
as the offerotory. The sweet tenor Of
w. Hoar was heard with thrilling eject
in the solo, "Et Inesrnstus In the
evening Father Bermingham preached OIL
"Sin.
The choir sang 80 Cor Amori'
Victims, by Lambillotte. new to this
city, with Misses Megill and Schswb
as soloists. The offeItory was sung by
Miss NJ iggie Tucker. Services will b.
held this and tomorrow evenings.
Evening journal., 1891-11-16
LAST EDITION
True Bills FOUND.
The Court OF Oyer and rsrminer Regins
Its Work In This County.

The Court OF Oyer and rerminer Regins
Its Work In This County.
The Court Of General Sessions of the
Peace and Jail Delivery and the Court of
Oyer and Terminer for New Castle county
convened at ne Court House this morn
ing at II 30 o'clock. Chief Justice
Comegys and Judge Cullen were upon
the bench Judge Bousten did not arrive
until II o'clock, being detained by the
railroad 9ccident.
The tina set for the opening Of the
court was 10 o'clock, and long before the
judges arrived the court room was
crowded with lawyers, jurors. attaches
and spectators.
As soon as Court Crier Smith opened
the court. Clerk of the Peace Biggs
swore in the grand jury It retired, and
the most important session for years
began
Attorney General Biggs. who has just
returned from his wedding tour, was pre-
sent az the prosecutor for the state,
and was warmly congratulated by many
persons in the courtroom.
When the names of the petit Jurors
were called ell responded but Frank
Ball who had his hand cut off near New
port about two weeks ago.
The applicants for license to sell in
toxicating liquor were called to the desk
Of the clerk of the peace and made
formal affidavit of their applications.
Much Of the time Of she morning ses-
sion was consumed in the examination OF
witnesses.
Attorney.G Genera BiEgs called up the
cases of William BoHlden and Joseph
Ludwig, charged with receiv-
ing stolen goods. a. @.
Turner appeared for the defendants. He
stated that they were not present; that
they were out on bail. He thought they
would be at the court room tomorrow
He further stated that the witnesses had
not been summoned They had been over
loked The chief justice told him to have
them present at 3 o'clock this afternoon.
at 10 o'clock the members of the petit
jury were discharged until o'clock
At 1.05 o'clock the members of the
grand jury filed into the room, were
polled and discharged until 3 o'clock.
They found the following true bills
William H. Faulkner. larceny; John
Hick. larceny; George Gordon
larceny James Watson, carrying CON
cealed deadly weapons; George Siverd
breaking in store with intent to commit
larceny Charles Medium, two true
bills for larceny.
The court adjourned until o'clock
The Carr murder case is set for to
morrow morning. The Cooling murde
case is set for Wednesday
Evening journal., 1891-11-16
prnnnrlnr ) Rnnnrt.

The Investigating Committee o. the
Levy Court met at 10 o'clock this morn
ing for its last days sitting The only
absent member was Commissioner a. y.
Hickman. AS soon as the committee met
the work Of comparing the forty
names selected on Friday with
the tax receipts in the possession
Of Deputy United States Marshal Wat
son began. This work disclosed that the
Republicans had receipts for thirty six
OF the forty names to be used as attest
The committee then adjourned to the
office OF e. g. Bradford where
Ihe work Of preparing report
was begun. The committee
decided TO keep the substance OF the re
port secret until ii is presented TO the
Levy Court tomorrow. II will consist
however, Of the facts and figures already
addueed by the committee aud published
IN the EVENING JOURNAL. Il will recon
mend that the Levy Court proceed I,
collect the money.
A person who saw the thirty-six Ia,
receipts says that they were undoubtedly
In blank and filed In TO suit the ocess
ion. Some Of them were filed In by 1
man and some by woman, and none b,
Dougherty.
Evening journal., 1891-11-16
MOE eAMeLERs ARREsTEp.
Ten Are Fined BY Judge BalI-Revol
yer and Razor Carriers Sentenced.

Ten Are Fined BY Judge BalI-RevoI-
yer and Razor Carriers Sentenced.
The dock at the Municipal Court this
morning was crowded with gamblers
and her law breakers. Some of the
drunksrds begged that Judge Ball would
let them of but TO no avail Sentences
was passed as follows: John Dugan and
Thomas Nickerson, So and costs; John
Goff So, or thirty days.
William Stevens was charged by
Walter Crump. colored, with assault
ing him with a razor. Testimony
showed that while the men were play
ing, Austen received the injury. The
charge of assault was dismissed but he
was held ia 5000 bail for the upper court
oa the charge Of carrying a concealed
deadly weapon.
Patrick OBrien was charged by his
mother with disorderly conduct. He
stated that he would take the pledge II
he was discharged, but Judge Ball would
not listen to his Plea and he sentenced
him to pay fine Of So or sixty days i'm
prisonment He remarked "thank you"
a. he left the dock
Frank Biggs, F. Heck, j. Farrs
George Edwards. H. Simmons, w Hates.
]. Henuelly and ]. w. Thomas were ar
raignei on the charge Of gambling near
Guthrie's row yesterday. The raid was
made by q squad of officers under Captain
Francis, and 30 cents, along with the
dice. was captured. Heck, FRrra, Sim
mons aud Thomas said that they had
been playing and were each fned 81 and
co5ts The other men stated that they
were not playing and Judge Ball
continued their case to enable
them to secure witnesses for tonight
B 7. Clark and Thomas Dorly, two
respectable looking white men, were also
fined 81 and costs for the same offense.
John Farra, liveryman was arraigned
on the charge of the theft of horse
from George Devallenger He was hello
in $500 bail until tomorrow morning
session. Alfred Fortune was arraigne'
on the charge of carrying a concealed
revolver and drawing it on Henry Austin
also colored, Hast might, He.was held il
5000 bail to answer the charge at tn
higher court.
James O'Donnell was charged will
selling liquor without a license to N
Brewer and F. Schubert last week a
TAYLOR and Locust streets. Brewer testi
fed that he had received the liquor from
O'Donnell with the thought that he ha
been given the liquor. He vas not sske
by the prisoner, nor did he promise Il
nav him for it. Schubert also testiie
that the LIQUOR had been given to hiT
and that he was not asked to pay for II
Henry @. Turner who defended tn
prisoner stated that It was not sale bu
simply 8 gift. Judge Ball said that
man did not purchase liquor to be give
away BE therefore fined him 500 an
cOsts
Evening journal., 1891-11-16
The remperance SAFE.

The Young Womsn's Christian Tenn
peranee Union will hold q novel sale at
the headquarters, No 100 West Eighth
street, on the evenings of November IL
and 20, and the afternoon Of November
2l. The word Temperance" will be
spelled by booths, at which will be on
sale articles the names Of which begin
with the letter Of the booth. Cream, cake
and heme- made candy will be sold by the
Young women at booth. Painted
things, playthings, perfume bags and
photograph cases at "P. "A" will sell
aprons and temperance apples Mysteries
will Eform an attraction at M and 9
musical program will be given each even
ing Members Of the union have tickets
for disposal or they can be had at the
door
Evening journal., 1891-11-16
M,pANiEL,s eIe RuN.
He Makes a Big wenty-Four Hour
Record In Philadelphia.

He Makes a Big wenty-Four Hour
Record In Philadelphia.
B. F. Mcdaniel, the well known Will
mington bisyclist, made a big 24-hour
record in Philadelphia on Saturday and
Sunday. He began his run at 6 o'clock
on Saturday evening, and ended
it at 9 o'clock last
evening. The distance covered was
261! miles. He only lost about fortv-fve
minutes out of the running time set, on
the second lap on the seven mile Sport.
ing Life course, over which the run was
made, he fell. Notwithstanding this he
broke the record held by A. Artman of
Philadt lphia, by 401 miles
He made the first 90 miles in three
hours and forty-fve minutes and covered
100 miles in z 56 BE rode Columbia
pneumatic machine and wore the colors
OF the South End Wheelmen.
J B. Hoover of Philadelphia, started
with Mcdaniel to make record, but
finished about sixty miles behind tbs
Wilmington man. Mcdaniel had gooC
PAGERS throughout aud stopped for about
one minute at tho end of nearly ever,
| seven-mile lap.
He returned to this city this morning
and plainly shows the strain the gres
/ lun made upon bis system.
Evening journal., 1891-11-16
,.pel-a.wah,s Great came, /,

Saturday was splendid day for foot
ball The Delaware Field Club realized
this and succeeded in defeating the
Princeton sophcmores bya score of 8 to 0.
touchdown and goal The game opened
with the ball in Princeton's hands Both
teams struggled hard and well, and after
eleven minui es of play Delaware secured
a goal amid deafeniBg spplsuse.s The
spectators were very appreciative Of the
good plays aud scores OF young women
waved the Field Club or Princeton colors.
The colors Of each team ssand the yells
were made conspicuous during the game.
William s. Hilles was referee and Charles
McKenney OF Princeton was umpire. The
men who did the work and their posi-
/ tions are as follows:
Evening journal., 1891-11-16
Alonzn ohner Recoverlnr


Andrew Lohner, brother Of Alonzo
Lohner. who was murderously assaulted
on Saturday night week at Seventh and
Poplar streets by some unknown person
and struck with brick. called at the
EVENING JOURNAL office to day. He stated
that he, being the only one in the family
with the exception of bis brother, knew
nothing Of the particulars Of the assault,
and that there could be no concealment
in the family, as he, the emily
other member had nothing to con
ceal The only circumstances that
his brother remembered, he stated,
were that be was struck by heavy
missile evidently without any cause The
only reason he wanted II kept quiet
was to enable the detective to work uE
the matter. The injured man is much
better to-day and will recover
Evening journal., 1891-11-16
Tne aIa.se,. poors ars clossa.

The new Wilmington Musee closed its
doors this morning and it is probable
that the curtain has kone down on the
last act. The establishment opened last
Monday and was big success at frst.
but the patronage dwindled and
but very little money was being netted
toward the last Of the week. The assist
ant manager stated this afternoon that
the men who we're backing Mr. Thompson
the manager withdrew their support
Rather than run the concern without
being able to pay salaries
and bills, the assistant said Mr.
| Thompson "shut up, shop and in.
tended to do nothing unit
some substantial supporters could D'
procured. The entertainments Of las
week.included fair variety bill, aud 1
is thought that the patronage woul'
have been greater this week All bill
were paid.
Evening journal., 1891-11-16
Big Horticultural meeting.

Preparations for the meeting of the
Peninsula Horticultural Society at Dover
on January 10. 30 aud 81, have been
begun. Dr. Byron d. Halktead, Of the
New Jersey Experiment Station, has &C.
cepted an invitation TO b. present and
will read valuable paper on ''Some
Fungus Diseases in Plants. DR.. Bailey
OF Cornell University is also expected
Those expected to be present from the
Agricultural Department at Washing
ton, d c., are Professor B T. Galloway
DR.. Erwin F. smith and Professor
Waite. They will discuss plant diseases.
Uncle" Jerry Ruske has been invited ia
attend, but is not expected The principal
workers in the experiment stations of
Delaware and New Jersey will be present
during the entire session. In addition
to these importsnt features there will be
reports from large number Of com
mittees appointed at the last session
Taken altogether the session promises to
/ be a very interesting one.
Evening journal., 1891-11-16
nrnn.er nnd st. CIaire .

General st. Claire, Of Fayetteville. W.
Va, a member Of the Board OF Control
of the Worlds Columbian Exposition,
came to Delaware last Friday evening
as the guest Of Commissioner George v:
Massey, an0 will remain here for several
days. Together they will prepare re.
port of the condition of the business Of
the exposition to be submitted to Presi-
dent Harrison. This report Is made at
the request Of the President, that he
may lay before Congress information
that will enable that body to decide
whether the act of Congress in relation
to the exposition is being properly com
plied with
Evening journal., 1891-11-16
s1olr.s DARK PROSPECTS.
ClfcumstantIaI Evidence That WIN c0
talnly Brand Him As a Murderer.

OkltuutthhtlAi EAAhcAtt Anhh VIII NeA
talniy Brand Him As a Murderer.
Alfred Stout, the colored man in
dicted for the murder OF George Ditmore,
an old German farmer, and for murder
ously assauting his wife Christians, at
their lonely farm. house two miles south
Of Chesapeake City, on the night Of
Februaryk2 last, will be tried at Bel Air
on Tuesday.
State will be represented by the States
Attorney William s. Evans, and will
have about fifteen witnesses
While It will only present ciroumstan.
tial evidence against the prisoner, the
evidence in the opinion of many In this
county will be strong enough to convict.
The prisoner having made statement
when arrested that he saw no one on
that night bars all evidence for
his defence and his counsel
Charles c Crothers, assisted BY
Robert O. Thackery will therefore only
in this event endeavor TO shake ard break
down the testimony for the state or picA
hole In the indictment in order 40 ac
Quit Stout
Evening journal., 1891-11-16
Death Rather rhaa Disgrace.

Henry F Lich6eld, German, boarding
with Mrs Christina SPAIN, Of No. sos
West Second street, attempted suicide
BY slashing his throat with a razor yes
terday. Otto Betz, fellow boarder, &C
cused him Of taking a half-pint of whis
KEY from him. and to escape arrest Lich
field sought death He was removed Il
the police station where Surgeon Baird
dressed the wound. The wound is mo-
serious. He was removed to the aims
house for treatment.
Evening journal., 1891-11-16
His IDiuries Ended Fatal.

Thomas Bello, the Italian, who was
injured while at work in the Brsndywine
quRrries some time ago, died at the
almshouse on Saturday. he was thought
to have been improving and he was al
lowed to 60 home. he suffered a relapse
afterwards. which ended fatally. His
funeral took place this morning, and was
attended by fifty members Of the Italian
penefcial Society
Evening journal., 1891-11-16
They Did Not Go.

Andrew Newman, Charles White and
Lewis Cox, boys. between the age Of 10
and 10 years, started out West to fight
Indians on Friday. They got as far as
Newark when they thought that they
would not 60. They were sent to this
city by a county constable and each re-
ceived good warming by their parents.
Evening journal., 1891-11-16
the Knnnn Faotarr.

Tbs United States Circuit Court has
appointed Senator Pilling, W. r Curtis
and Theodore Q. KnaufI receivers for
the Knauff Organ Company Of Newark.
They will each give bond in the sum Of
S15, 600. The receivers were appointed
on motion Of counsel Of Austin w. Good
ell. a stockholder In the company.
Evening journal., 1891-11-16
BIr Railroad sauabble.

There is an exciting railroad war 60
ing on at Linwood, Pa, and Lamokin,
Pa. between the Pennsylvania and
Reading railroads. The Reading road
wants TO cross the P. W. & B. tracks
and the Pennsylvania railroad officials
are doing all in their power to prevent
Evening journal., 1891-11-16

so inch Black Diagonal, splendid
value, $125.
so inch large Vale Black Diagonal,
$3.50.
Black Camers HAIR 1926, $3.50,
$175, $500, superb quality.
Black Silk Wash Henriettas, $125,
$3.50, $175, $500.
Black Silks in exceedingly large as
sortment. Notably French manufacture OF
Black Faille at $1.25, $139, $1.5O, $1.59,
l$165, $1.75. $1.S5, $500, $2.35; VIC sell
no Black Silks but those we can recon-
mend.
Do not fail to look in on our Coat de-
partment now located on first floor, oppo-
site Dress Goods Department, filled with a
superb line of the best and most desirable
styles and of our usual low prices for good
value.
In this department as in all others, we
allow no goods of inferior value to find
place.
Every garment is made by the best
manufacturers in this country and exam
/ med carefully when received and if we
think they are not what our patrons should
have they are returned to the makers with
instructions to put in the best of material
even if we have to pay the advance in
price, but good article we must have in
all cases.
Don't fail to see our $500 and $3.50
4 Blankets.
Also our elegant Sateen $3.50 Down
Quilt, and the new 90 cent Chenille
Table Cover.
Evening journal., 1891-11-16
Wnrren Kleren pefeated.

Tas Warren Athletic Clubs foot ball
eleven went to Newark on Saturday. and
were termed mot in it" by the Delaware
College eleven. The game was lively,
and three Of the Wilmington boys were
nainfully injured in trying to win. The
-r...,.. .,voe IN 70 q
Evening journal., 1891-11-16
.rhe CoIored studenta

President Wesley Webb Of the State
College for Colored Students says that
he thinks the college will open with
from twenty to twenty Ave students.
Thirty have signifed their intention TO
to attend the college.
Evening journal., 1891-11-16
Mr.. Bayard to Speak

Hon. Thomas F. Bsysrd will address a
mass meeting in Weccacoe Hall, on Friday
night. on Registration Laws" The hall
has been enlarged in seating capacity
and it Is expected that it will be packed
i to the doors on Friday night.
Evening journal., 1891-11-16
D.lavsd nva BroIken Rolt.

Trains on the Delaware railroad were
delayed for over an hour this morning
by the breaking Of bolt on an engine.
No one was injured, but many were seri
ouslv incon venieneed
Evening journal., 1891-11-16
cbrvsanthemum show Closes.

The chrysanthemum show benefit Of
the Delaware Hospital closed on Saturday
night, after a successful three days run.
tits estimated that about 1000 people
attended the show.
Evening journal., 1891-11-16
sonool Fer scandal.

The "School for Scandal" will be given
at the Grand Opera House, on Saturday
evening December 10, for the benefit Of
Division No. 224, Order Of. Railroad Con
duetnrQ
Evening journal., 1891-11-16
THANKSGIVING PROCLAMATION
STATE OF DELAWARE.

EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT.
While II is the duty OF all men at all times
to give most humble and hearty thanks 70
Almighty God for His manifold blessings, yet
IL has become a custom In this state 70 set
apart day to render thanks for the great
benefits that we have received at His hands.
Now, Therefore, i, ROBERT j. RkH-
N0LDS. Governor Of the state Of Delaware,
in accordance with the estab isned custom,
do appoint THURSDAY, the twenty six tn
day OF November, inst, as day or Thanks
giving. and most earnestly recommend that
the people Of this state do on that day lay
aside their usual lahors and recreations, and
in such manner as their conscience may die
tate. offer to Almighty God their grateful
acknowledg nents OF all His mercies, and
hpmbly invoke His divine favor, that peace,
prosperity, frugality and happiness may
dwell among the people Of this Common
wealth,
In witness whereof have here
unto Sc my hand and caused the
Great Seal Of the State TO be
hereunto affixed Rt Dover, this
twelfth day OF NOvem Der, in the
TLs1 year Of our Lord, one thousand
eight hundred and ninety-oue,
and Of the independence OF said
State the one hundred and six
RoBERTJ. REYNOLDS.
BY the Governor;
DAVID T.. MARVEL,
Secretary o, State.
Evening journal., 1891-11-16
kIrrArIoNs WANrEp.

DY A YOU Sc MAN AS BOOK-KEEPER
- OF clerk. Address +. J. s. JS Wes
Fourth street.