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Evening journal., 1891-04-18
ReTtcsNT MllkMEN.
They Nav Continue TO sen Mnk M
They Would Not say So.

They Nav Continue to Sell MIX but
They Would Not say So.
A nun Der of the milkmen and farmers
who furnish milk, assembled on the
third floor Of the building, No 101 East
Ninth street, this forenoon 10
discuss the advisabillty of form
Ing milk exchange for the pur-
pose Of securing uniform prices BY the
vendors The farmers and milkmen have
endeavored several times TO form such an
organization, but failed.
1t was rumored that one OF the objects
OF such an organization was TO raise the
price of milk, but the farmers TODAY
would give no information as to objects
neither would they say whether auv
organization had been formed nor II
they had agreed to recommed the
appoiRtment Of a milk inspector
The only excuse given for the reticenee
was that they were not positive as TO
whether the objects they had In view
would succeed or not. and therefore did
not want their purpose to be known.
When tod that the public was inter
ested IN milk and butter as they were
among the staple articles Of food, they
would not say whether the public would
be benefited or injured by the formation
OF their organization.
In fact they refused to saw wbether
they intended TO sell their milk pure or
adulieratef, at different or uniform
prices, In large or small quantities. to
respectable or diareputable people to
inyalids or healthy persons to sane men
or lunatics.
They would not say whether thew
would refuse nr agree 10 have it anslyzed
or whether they would sell IL rat ali or
keep II themselves, and after spending
an hour trying to pump them OF their
news OF milk and getting nothing but
watersd stock. the reporter left.
Evening journal., 1891-04-18
THE sHoReAAM wREckEn.
A Serious Accident in vice PresIden
nforton's Hotel.


nIorton's Hotel.
WASHINGTON, April 1S.-An accident.
which might have resulted in the death OF
a number OF workmen, occurred at the
Shoreham, Vice President Mortonis hotel.
yesterday afternoon. While the workmen,
who We're lusy building an extension to
the hotel, We're iaclSing up girder in the
hallway on the sixth floor the flooring gave
way, and everything but the workmen fell
to the floor below. This also gave way, as
well as the other hallway floors below, aud
the entire mass Of timber, tiliug and plas-
tering landed in the basement of the hotel
The accident created great confusion and
CONSERVATION among the guests and every
body else about the hotel for awhile but
fortunately no one was injured
II is said that the character Of the acci.
dent has indicated so strong probability
that any other floor in the same building
would be liable 60 collapse IN the same
way II ever a heavy Saratoga trunk were
dumped down upon it that there has been
perfect stampede of the inmates and
scarcely lady is left in the house.
The Shoreham is a seven story building
erected at the corner Of Fifteenth and ii
streets, close to the Arlington. The archi.
tects were Messrs Hubert. Pierson and
Hoddick, Of New York. The building Is
of a peculiar style Of architecture, resem-
bling other IN its external appearance,
but its internal arrangements were so ex-
cellent and it was so elaborately furnished
that it easily took rank as the first apart
ment house in Washington.
II cost, site included, over 81 ,00o,0 600, and
was 50 much OF a success that an exten-
sion has been recently built to it, II is
capable Of accommodating several hun
dren people and has been the chosen res
idence Of number Of men prominent in
public life including Speaker Reed and
Others. The building was completed
scarcely two years ago
Evening journal., 1891-04-18
CHURCH NOTES.

st. Johns congregation will have a
social gathering next Tuesday evening.
Rev. George M Hickman will
preach in First Presbyterian Church
to morrow evening on Young People
and the Church The Christian
Endeavor Society will attend in body.
The orchestra will assist in the music.
The feast Of the patronage Of st.
Joseph will be celebrated tomorrow at
81 Joseph's Colored Church, French
strest above Tenth. Father DeRuyter,
who has just recovered from severe
illness, Will officiate in the morning, and
at p. m. he will be assisted by Rev. d.
J. Flynn, who will preach on "To-day's
So.emnity"
Evening journal., 1891-04-18
CITY news IN BRIEF.

Louis Sidel was put under peace bonds
by Squire Smith last evening, for using
abusive language toward Julia Beecher.
There was not session of the Orphans
Court to-day. Judge Grubbi is in George
town attending the session of the
Superior Court
Harry Motherall, formerly driver for
the Adams Express Company, has been
appointed special officer by the Security
Trust and Safe Deposit Company.
The draw OF Market street bridge
will be turned off tomorrow end Mon
| day, while some repairs are being made
to the abutments and machinery.
Sergeant Peterson. Officers Updyke.
Rittenhouse, Russell, Whann and
Turnkey Caldwell, while fishing in the
Delaware river on Thursday caught t
eighteen shad
Joseph A. Bond, chief engineer Of the
Water Department, was chosen vice :
president of the American Water Works
Association, at its session in Philadel-
phia last Thursday
The Sunday school teachers meeting
at the Y M @. A. hall this evening will
be conducted by Rev F. ] Bickel. There
VIII be 2 young mems meeting at
o'clock on Sunday afternoon.
Tie directors Of the Equitable Guaran.
tee and Trust Company met yesterday
afternoon and considered the bids for
the building of the company's building at
Ninth and Market streets, bat after
looking over plans and bids adjourned
without taking action.
The following chiefs of Mamton Tribe.
No. lS, were installed by the great chiefs
OF the Great Council of Delaware, l. o.
X M., at their hall, Seventeenth and
Union streets, last evening: p, James
A. Campbell; s., Stephen w. @. Cloud /;
=, Atmore Luton; j. S., James F.
Steptoe; 4. r., Josiah Berry; K. W.,
Thomas Thompson.
Evening journal., 1891-04-18
AUTHORS CARNIVAL.
Pretty Tableaux Presented Last Evei
inE-Goed Attendance.

inE-Goed Attendance.
Last night the Authors Carnival was
we'll attended, the number of young
people present being larger than any
previous night All the tableaux were
well appreciated, the first being MAR
riage Under the Directory This tab
leau represents q wedding in Tuileries,
Paris, during the time of the Republic
which followed the French revolution
Faust" in four scenes of three char
acters of which Miss Mand Wainwright
took the part OF Marguerite. G. F..
Thomss. Faust and Nathaniel Davis.
Mephistopheles: The scenes presented
were the study, jewels, Sardin and the
prison Each Of the scenes was very
beautiful and realistic "Riawatha's
Wedding Feast" was the last and proba
bly, the best tsbleau presented. Is repre-
sented twenty persons in Indian cos
tunes reclining beneath the foliage Of
forest trees. This picture was bright
and dazzling and so very realistic that
getting wearied at looking was out OF the
question. Hiawatha, Minnehaha. and
Nohomis served the guests during the
feast
Vocal selections were given by Miss
A-h hia Lure, MISS may brown, MISS Jook
and Miss Gallagher Miss Elsie Swift
played several violin selections, which
were encored Her mother, Mrs. w. H.
Swift, accompanied her on the piano
This was probably the most enjoyable
portion Of the program. After the last
tableeu the stage was occupied by
dancers and the booths patronizsd BY
purchasers
A Japanese Wedding will be given this
afternoon and the best tableaux will be
given at 8 o'clock this evening Dane
ing will begin ut o'clock
Evening journal., 1891-04-18
sAse BALL NoTes.

John Galligan Of last years Whining
ton club, will play on the Lowell, Mass
team this year.
Frank keLaughlin, second baseman Of
last years Wilmington club, has signed
with the Tacoma (Wash. club.
It has been understood that the VIII
mingion Base Ball Club has been organ
ized and that the Riveryiew grounds have
been secured for the entire season. The
club will run on the co operative plan aud
will be composed Of few OF the best
local players and some excellent pro
fesslonal material The management
does not intend TO make any announce
ments until dates are arranged
Evening journal., 1891-04-18
LAST EDITION
BURGLARS cAue4T ~ THE ACT.
John Morton and Frank meecban Break
Into Store.

John Morton and Frank Meecban Break
Into Store.
Information was conveyed to the
pelice station about l. 80 o'clock this
morning that the grocery story of N. B.
Alexander at Fifth and Walnut streets,
had been broken into by burglars.
Officers Updyke and Buck went there.
When they approached the door light
which had been burning in the store was
put out. They found that large pane
of glass in the door had been broken and
Updyke passed in leaving Buck on guard
with revolver in hand. Before going in
he saw two men, one behind each counter.
rummaging the contents of several
drawers.
The men hid themselves behind the
counter, where they were found and ar
rested. They had very little property on
their persons.
At this mornings session of tie
Municipal Court they were each held in
81 ZOO bail for the upper court.
A second charge was preferred against
them by Detective Harvey 3 Vandegrift
of stealing a quantity of shad from
fish stand at second and King streets.
Barney Kirk, who had accompanied them
from Philadelphia, last evening testified
against them, ard they were held in 5000
bail on this charge Norton is an ex.
inmate of the Baltimore penitentiary.
Evening journal., 1891-04-18
SECOND ANNUAL BALL
brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen In
Institute Hall Last Evening

Brotherhood Of Locomotive Firemen In
Institute Hall Last Evening
Delaware Lodge, No. 231, Brotherhood
OF Locomotive tiremen, held its second
annual ball in Institute Hall last even
ing Among those present were: Mayor
Harrington, John @. Farra. president Of
City Council. Joseph K Adams, John
Dore, Philadelphia, O a. Martin, John
Burke and Robert Golden, Jersey City.
Besides these nearly all the members and
number of friends were present. Al
bert's Orchestra furnished the music and
the following were the officers Of the ball
Grand conductor, James Murphy; first
assistant, Robert Akin; second assistant.
William Hayes; third assistant. William
johnson.
The ball was decorated on the stare.
along the sides. and in the centre
by railroad lanterns bearing all I'll e colors
of thesrainbow. The red, white and blue
however, being the most conspicuous.
The stage was handsomely decorated with
flags and bunting and large United
States lag occupied place in the fore
ground.
The grand march began at 10. 30 o'clecl
and was led by James Murphy and Miss
Mamie 0 Day, followed by about fifty
couples. When the march had concluded
Mayor Harrington came forward and
made short address. Dancing was then
Kept up until this morning.
Evening journal., 1891-04-18
wllmlnrton noala nver, where

Thomas Drein & Son have received
orders to furnish the following patent
metallic lifebOats. Six % foot boats for
the Kniokerbocker Steamboat Company.
of New York; two Is foot boats
for Annex Ferry Company of
New York; one 16-foot bost
for John w Sullivan. of N. Y. one
IL foot boat for tug Golden Rod one II
foot boat for tug r O. Veit, one IA foot
boat for Johnson Foundry and Machine
Co., all of New York; one IA foot boat
for j. Ellis & Son, Tottenville.
s. l.; six % foot boats for
new steamer Manhattan, of Bath,
Me-. one 14.foot boat forl Ogenburg
steamer; one 14-foot and one 12-foot
boat for BAkely Towboat Company Of
Virginia; one IA foot boat for Dover,
IN. H } Towbost Company; four % foot
boats for Neafe & Levy, Philadelphia; !;
two % foot boats for new Toledo steam
boat; one 16-foot boat for Union Dry
Dock Company of Buffalo; two l6-foot
boats for Woodsll & Co., Of Baltimore
Four IS foot boats and two 16 foot life
RATS for Eastern Shore Steamboat Co.,
Baltimore; two 90 foot boats and two
life RATS for Thousand Island Steamboat
Co four Is foot boats and two IA foot
life RATS for Montauk Steamboat Co. OF
New York
Evening journal., 1891-04-18
New CASTLE Road Commissiopers

At the afternoon session Of the Levy
Court Mr.. Sutton, chairman Of the com
mittee on road commissioners Of New
Castle hundred reported as follows: "The
committee to a1dit the account Of the
road commissioner for New Castle hun
dred report that it finds the amount Of
money from all sources to be So, 1862. 50 /;
amount expended as per vouchers.
SO, 1862 80; leaving balance Of nothing.
The balance due the commissioners from
Israel Ridings, collector Of road taxes, is
$S55 30. The road commissioners have
also given their notes as follows: Decem
Der z, 1SS9 to s. P. Roberts, payable two
years after date one note for $3.50 No
vember IS. 1890, to Western Wheel
Scraper Company. three notes as follows.
No. l, due November 13 TO 16, 1891, for
$3.50: No. 2 due November 13 to 16. 1892,
for $3.50; No 3, due November Is to 16,
1898, for $3.50 Interest on each note
began on April /, 1891
Evening journal., 1891-04-18
PROPOSALS.

1EALED PROPOSALS WILL BE mr.
~ NElVED BY THE RUSTEFs or THE
POOR OF hkW CASTLE COUNTY TrNT1T.
i. O'CLOCK A. VI, OF APRIL 20. 1891.
FOR supplying the Aimshouse from Aurfl
sv 70 July ~ with Beef, Mutton. Salt PORK
bread, Groceries, Dry Goods Drugs shoes
ana ana Carpet slippers, Flour, Feed. Coal ana
Bids for Beef viii be BY the quarter IN nro.
portion OF one hind quarter 10 four fore qilqr-
terH, out OF cattle Well fatted aud dressing
not less than 500 pounds.
BIDS for Mutton Will be fore quarters only
bids Tor Groceries and Dry Goods will ~
Tor the various kinds named on the schedules.
which Will be furnished 20 bidders on appli-
cation % the superintendent
Gasoline must not be OF a less standard OF
gravity than S6 degrees
Bids for Coal win be for one years SUNNY.
Lee Broken.
Schuylkill Broken.
About four hundred tons of Broken and
about fifty tons Of Egg Coat will be required.
All goods 10 be delivered II The Ainlsnous se
AZ such times and In such quantities as may
All persons having claims against the
trustees for the quarter endi ( April eQ are
requested 20 send their bill TO the Aimshouse
az or before the 28th instant, BY order OF the
Trustees of the Poor.
JOHN GUTHRIE. supt.
Evening journal., 1891-04-18
Tho Grin SIN Rnrinr.

NEW YORK, April 1s.-During the TWEEN.
ty-four hours ending at noon ls3 deaths
were reported, and twenty-three Of them
were due to the grip. Fourteen of the
grip victims were women and nine men
Eighteen Of the twenty-three cases credited
to the grip were complicated with pneu.
monia, brat ia five cases death was due
solely TO the .-rip
Evening journal., 1891-04-18
PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS.

Dr. w. H. Cooper of Kenton was in
this city yesterday.
R. R. Griffith. Jr., and P. p. Nc
Connell, have gone to Baltimore. Md.
Mrs. Lsnford Rowan of Philadelphia
Pa, is visiting relatives in this city.
Clerk of the City Market Smeltz, who
has been very i'll with la grippe for
6fteen weeks has sd far recoTered as ~
be able to go TO Porser's to recuperate.
Pensions have been granted the fol-
lowing Delawareans: James B. Coffin,
Richard Coulter, Elisha Hudson, Samuel
Matson, Peter Reed, Joseph S. Bradley.
Evening journal., 1891-04-18
Two Damage suits For Hearing.

Levi O. Bird has charge Of two suits
for damages which will be heard before
the United States Court in May. One is
by the relatives of Michael Harkins who
claim damages from the Pullman Palace
Car Company, and the other by the rela-
tives of John Keenan, against the owners
of the Arlington Mills Harkins was
accidentally killed on January s, and
Keenan, on March 27, and the coroners
jury in both cases recommended that
precautions be taken to prevent similar
accidents in future
Evening journal., 1891-04-18
John A. Logan Camp

The John A. Logan Camp held an open
camp fire at the headquarters Of Smyth
Post, Third and King streets last evening.
The rooms were crowded. Mount Salem
choir rendered delightful music. Mrs
John Zsbley presented TO the camp q large
United States fsg A funny feature Of
the evening was John Thomson playing
on mouth organ and smoking a cigar
cite at the same time
Evening journal., 1891-04-18
The HOW'D aInrder Aenln.

WORCESTER, Mass, April 1s.-The suit
Of Thayer'& Rugg, law firm Of this city
against Thomas McQuaid, OF Webster, wa.
tried here. The plaintiffs sued 70 recover
81, 600 for professional services in defend
ing the defendants son, T. b. McQuaid
on the charge Of the murder of Lilli,
tloyle. The defendant alleged that tho
charges are exhorbitant The jury rem
aered a verdict awarding to the lawyers
the amount claimed. with interest.
Evening journal., 1891-04-18
nnrnar stnne I.nuinn

The corner stone of the West End
Reading Room on Dupont street, near
Dels ware avenue, will be laid this after
noon by Judge Wales of the United
States District Court, Rev. w. L.
McEwan of this city, and D. w. Woods
of Germantown, Pa, will deliver ad
dresses The building committee con
sists of Henry Grant, William M. Candy,
Thomas McCorkle and Rev w. L. Nc
Evan. w. F. Seeds and Joseph Dunlap
are the contractors
Evening journal., 1891-04-18
RaIlrond omolals, dnnnl.

superintendent J. B. Hutchinson OF
the Maryland division Of the P, w & B.
railroad, went on an inspection trip
down the Delaware road this morning.
He was accompanied by several other
officials Of the railroad company. The
special train, consisting of one observa-
tion car, on which the party went, will
only go as far down as Delaware City and
return
Evening journal., 1891-04-18
rounded the aKing,s Dauehters.

Mrs. Margaret Bottome. of New York,
will lecture in the Second Baptist Church
on Tuesday evening under the auspices
of the Kings Daughters Society. Mrs.
Bottome organized the frst circle of
Kings Daughters in the world. 1t con
sisted of ten members. The organization
now numbers over 80, 900 and has
branches everywhere.
Evening journal., 1891-04-18
Hoods sarsapar,Ila ss Cents,

Cuticura Resolvent, CSC; Jayne's Expec-
Warner Safe Cure, S4e; Schenck's Syrup,
nri.os rS eI n.ntortP A.snS sr"ost seo
ond and Market. Take McInsll's Syrup
Of Tar for coughs and colds, S5c.
Evening journal., 1891-04-18
a. R. DavI. Dad

A. B. Davis, treasurer Of the Davis
Spring plate Company of this city, died
suddenly Of apoplexy on Wednesday al
his home, No 1925 Park avenue, Phila-
delphia He was ~ years old. The
funeral viii be held on Monday and the
works will be shut down on that day.
Evening journal., 1891-04-18
"Fhe Coteriann ! Now MonthIy.

The Coterian is literary twelve page
monthly just published by the Hamilton
Debating Coterie a we'll known local
literary organization The first number
shows vlgor and originality and contains
articles and poems by the young men Of
the coterie, all Of which possess no mean
merit. Bean BrRmmell, a study by George
5 Allmon, occupies the place of honor
and Is a brief vigorous presentation
of the salient features in the character
of this eccentric individual. Howell
Stroud England woos the muse and
presents in poem of eight ssanzas the
picturs of life Speeches delivered at
the sixth annual rennien are recorded
They were By E B I Springer, Edwin
p. Slocomb aud Charles B Palmer. A
humorous dissertation on holidays by "A
hirkbride' follows. The portfolio con
tanning the editorial bow winds up
series Of bright, readable articles, The
Coterian besides being the
organ Of the Cotsrie will
publish neritorious articles which
may be contributed to It. The Board Of
Editors comprises Howell S. England
Frank F. Slocomb, E. Baldwin 4
Springer, Charles B Palmer and Joseph
H. MendinhRll The paper is from the
press Of Arthur X Taylor & Co. It's
future prosperity will depend upon the
reception accorded to the first number
The EVENING JOURNAL wishes it the
full measure of success which its high
object deserves.
Evening journal., 1891-04-18
ADJUSTMENTS.
Grand Opera House.

Miss Annie Ward Tiffany, a capable
actress, will play The stepdaughter"
at the Grand Opera House on Monday
and Tuesday evenings of next week
She plays the part of Petty Logan. an
Irish woman. Her success.elsewhere has
been pronounced
Evening journal., 1891-04-18
TWO MUTlNoUs sEAMEN SHOT.
The Trouble Occurred Near the Statue
Of Liberty az New York.

of Liberty at New York.
NEW YORK, April ls-A mutiny oc
Cured on board the brig Henrietta G a.
the vessel was Off Liberty island on hei
way to Cuba. The crew-four ia number
were intoxicated and refused TO obey or
ders. They attacked First Mate Libby
with knives, and he shot two Of them ii
self defense.
The captain and second mate then cam,
to Mr.. Libby's aid and the sailors wer
soon overpowered. The wounded men
whose injuries are slight, were taken TO Z
hospital while the others were locked up
Mate Libby was also arrested.
Evening journal., 1891-04-18
onanIng.

The Misses E. A. and NJ. 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., 1891-04-18
Georre WLIle.

contractor for hauling By the day or
hour; safes and pianos moved and set
with care; furniture cars at short notice /;
hoisting and rigging done. Office, No
1913 French street
Evening journal., 1891-04-18
Sunday News.

All the New York and Philadelphia
Sunday papers; all the latest fashion
papsrs, Century, Scribner, N. A. Review,
etc, for April at No S05 Market street
Evening journal., 1891-04-18
nusINEss opPoRrnNIrrrs.

w AsN.InED.-A IN SILENT PARTNER WITH
994qt 94t those meaning business need annly 70
PARTNER n this office. fA5 ~
Evening journal., 1891-04-18
wAsHBuRNe is A WINNER.
The Omcial Count at Chicago Shows
Cregier's Defeat.

The OfHcial Count at Chicago Shows
Cregier's Defeat.
CHICAGO April 1s-The official canvass
of the city election was completed last even
ing, and Hampstead Washburne (RepA for
mayor, has plurality OF 800 over Cregier.
The canyassing board adjourned until
Monday for the purpose of taking up the
large number Of precinct returns which
have been laid over for revision, aud at
that time Judge prendergast will present
proof Of alleged Republican frauds II
these proofs are Of such a nature as to in
validate the election OF mayor, then the
board may act otherwise the certificate OF
election will 90 to Hampstead Washburne
II the certificate Of election is issued the
only redress Mayor Cregier has is to 90
into the courts, but it is not likely that he
will so into protracted and expensive liti.
cation. The vote for mayor is as follows:
Hampstead Washburne Republican $50. as a1a
De Witt e. Cregier. Democrat. $50
g Fl Harrison, Independent Democrat .42gl
s. Washburn Independent Republican 2i.0ti
Thomas Morgan, Socialist. st.................. 28ig
Nashbnrn s plurality. y.........,............. 800
The vote on the rest OF the city ticket is
as follows For treasurer
Peter Kiolbassa, Democrat. at..............5 oO5a
Jacob Tiedemann, Republican. ............ s6sl
hlolbassa plurality. y.........,..s.......... 4il7
Fer city attorney
J. J. Kern Democrat. .5nS47
Il F Nicholson Republican. ..............4 ~ s0s
kern's plurality. lgA
For city clerk
J r. p Van Cleave, Republican .......... .696N
james Strain, Democrat 50aBi
Van Cleaye's plurality. y.................... 5.73-
The election Of Kern as city attorney Is a
genuine surprise, it having been generally
conceded FROM the beginning Of the can.
vass that Nicholson would have more than
Evening journal., 1891-04-18
REAL EsTATK.

/.
EOR SALE, CHEAP. AND ON EASY
terms, the roumed houses Nos. S04 and
sos Wright street, near Eighth Avenue II. r
station Apply at No. 60i Was ington street.
TOR Rem ENg.-DWELLINts NO t0s MAR
~ khI street. Apply 2l0 West 9th street.
TOR RENT,-THREE ROOMS SUITABLE
tor light manufacturing business or
society meeting rooms: fronting on Market or
Shipey street, l6X65, ldx %. 1896 well ted
and ventilated. Entrance on both Market
and Shiplcy streets. Possession March 25th.
jAMnS MONAGHAN 4l9 Market street.
Evening journal., 1891-04-18
Academy OF Music.

The Gray and Stephens Company will
conclude its engagement at the Academy
Of Music this evening
Evening journal., 1891-04-18

The Equitable Life" holds larger
surplus, writes larger annual business,
has larger amount Of insurance in force
and pays a larger dividend than anv
other company in the world.