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Evening journal., 1891-12-29
SUNDAY SCHOOL cnlLpRgN AApPY.
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News.
Special Correspondence EVENING JosRNAL
NEW CASTLE, December 60
The Sunday school of Emmanuel
Church was given It's annual Christma IS
entertainment and treR. In the parish
building lest evening. An orchestra OF
four pieces accompanied the school IN the
carols that were sung. The rector. Mr..
Lightner, made few choice remarkssand
introduced Professor Parry, who then
ordered that the room be darkened,
and he gave magic lantern
exhibition that lasted nearly Gan
hour and created much Emerrlment.
each view being received with enthu.
siasm When the hfe-size picture Of
Bishop Coleman in his vestmeats was
shown the children became nearly wild
with enthusiasm. These stereoptican ex-
hibitions have bsen feature OF the an.
nual entertainments Of this school for
many years.
Reception to Miss Black.
This evening Dr. aud Mrs. j. ]. Black
will tender a reception to their daughter.
Miss Elsie Black, who recently returned
from Paris, at their residence on Water
street. Many young people Of this city
and large number from Wilmington,
Elkton and other places have been in
ylted and are expected to be present
The reception will undoubtedly be the
brightest social event OF the year as
MISS Black has a large circle Of young
friends.
Incidents Of the Day.
The Board of Education will hold its
regular meeting this evening
q large number Of families have re-
ceiyed letters conveying the intelligence
that they will have to change their
places OF abode on March 25
Another Tucker party" Is booked to
be held in the X. of p Hall to morrow
evening by couple of young people.
Last evening successful rehearsal of
the pretty drama The Last Loaf, which
VIII be presented on Friday night by the
high School Alumni, was held.
Personal Notes.
John Hamilton Of Orange street is the
happy father Of bright baby boy.
Mathew Chamberlin and Miss Maggie
visit
Mss Mary Holcomb has returned from
brief visit to Philadelphia and Will
mington friends.
George Gray Knowles OF Wilmington
was In this city on brief visit yester-
day,
Joseph q. King has recovered from 4
severe attack Of the grip which con
1ned him to the house for several
days.
David Getty, who was badly injured
by falling from aB & o. float a few
weeks ago, is again unable to leave his
bed.
Rev. and Mrs. w. Allen Wise of |
Berlin. Md, are spending their holiday |
vacation at their old home In this CITY |
Mr.. Wise will 90 to Wilmington this |
evening, whore he will preach In his |
former pulpit at Kingswood Me
Church.
Evening journal., 1891-12-29
Allnrad Rohhar Eel

Before Judge Bell this morning Patrick
Smith was charged with the robbery OF
quantity Of money and a gold watch
from Charles M. VanColosun on Deem
Der 10. Mr. Van Uolosun testified that
he met the prisoner In a saloon at Front
and Market streets The pri oner and
he took a walk, and he missed the
mo neY and watch then. The case was
continued until tomorrow morning. the
prisoner being held in 5000 bail. Peter
Gsfney was hello on the charge Of larceny
preferred by John Smetser. The case
was continued until tomorrow morning.
he being held In 5000 bail Frank Me-
gowsn Of Kenneth Square was placed in
the dock and was charged with obtaining
a sum Of money from John Dougherty
under false pretenses. The case was
continued until tomorrow night, he being
held In 1900 bail
Evening journal., 1891-12-29
1T WAS. NOAH BENSON.
And ne Was Undoubtedly FoulIy Muir
dered.

And He Was Undoubtedly FoulIy Muir
dered.
Special Despatch to the EVENING JOURNAL
DELAWARE CITY, Dec. e9.-The head.
less body that was found In the canal
just above this town on Saturday morn
ing has been positively identified as til at
OF Noah Benson, a well-known light
colored man who worked az farm hand
near here,
William Renson, "a years old aud son
OF the murdered man, aided ia establish.
Ing the mans identity before the coro-
ner's jury this morning. In the investi-
CATION that was made by the jury yes
terday afternoon, in which the mystery
was not solved, Benson testified
that about five years ago his
father was drunk and shot himself In
the hand. He went TO a doctor to get
the ball taken ont, but would not have
It done He heard his father say that he
received stab wound during the war
Early this morning Dr.. Dunlap was
summoned and he made an examination
of the body in the presence of the coro-
ner's jurors After examining the hand
in which the bullet was alleged to have
AOuk@us tuo uoCtOE pfVucu AoI bub Dhil
and extracted it from the spot that young
Benson had indlcats d.
This was the only evidence obtained
from yesterdays all-dsy examination,
although dozen witnesses
we're examined, including Bensou's
employer and associates. The inquest
has stirred up great excitement in the
neighborhood Of Delaware City.
The JurY's Verdict
The jury rendered a verdict this morn
ing. 1t was as follows.
Resolved, That Noah Benson came to
his death on or about November %, at the
hands Of party or parties unknown to
the jury"
To Be Hunted Down.
State Detectives Witsil and McVey
have gore to Delaware City and will
hunt the murderer down II it is possible
to End him.
Evening journal., 1891-12-29
a PlsAsANT sTANn-oEE-
City Solicitor Curtis Too Sick 10 Deliver
Police Patrol Opinion,


Mayor Wiley was not present at tbs
meeting Of the Board of Police Commits.
sioners last evening and the session was
a pc aceful stand.oT between Messrs
Lawson and ester. The patrol station
bone Of contention was not gina we'd. Fad
/ II been thrown down the fght would
have been as bitter as 1t was week ago,
and Mr.. testers title would have ben
read with fervor that would have sur
prised him
Secretary Blackburn informed the
commissioners that City Solicitors Cur
tis's illness during the last few days had
prevented him from giving an opinion as
TO whether it would be necessary TO ad :
verlise for proposals fer the maintenance
of the patrol station. The commission !
ers instructed Chief Blackburn TO get an
opinion as soon as possible as the present
contract expires on December 81.
The monthly payroll for December was
passed.
The secretary was ordered to dock
Officer Philip j. Green for the time siuee
he was suspended, which was last Tues
day. areeas resignation was then read
and accepted.
Commissioner Lawson nominated JOS
eph w. Dolan, one Of ex- Mayor Rhoad's
officers who lives at No. 1870 West
Third street, to succeed Green. Mr.
jester vsted with him and the nomina
ton was confirmed.
Chief Blackburn was ordered 10 repair
the police booth at Front aud Market
streets and send the bill for repairs to ex-
Sheriff Alvan Allen, whose wagon had
doae the damage.
Bills aggregating Si3 55 were passed
after which the commission adjourned
Evening journal., 1891-12-29
La grippe Eohoe..

City Treasurer Adams is improving.
Judge Cullen is still confined TO his
bed at the Central Hotel but it is only a
matter of time and care before he will
be able to resume his seat on the
bench. Judge Grub called upon him
this morning
Chief Justice oomegys is able TO be up
and about at his home IN Dover. but he
will not be able to attend court in this
county until the middle Of January.
Chief O'Foole OF Magistrate Sasse's
office, is one of the latest victims OF the
grip. he is not as yet co1fned to his
bed
Deputy Sheriff Thomas Gifin is con-
lined to his home on West street with the
grin.
Evening journal., 1891-12-29

New Members Turner and Alexander.
The Board of Education met In regular
session last night The Committee on
Manual Training was instructed to pur.
chase table TO be used In the wood
working department at the high School
The Committee on Teachers reported ia
favor of appointing Miss Elizabeth o.
Hsnsell to be second assistant at School
No. IL, in place Of Miss Ella Mitchell, re.
signed. Bids we're received from Comfy
Brothers and j. M Enos for paw
ing around No school. The
paving will not be done but
the pavement will be repaired
The resignation OF Norman Boettger as
a member from the Fourth ward, was
received and accepted with regret. will
liam Turner was elected to represent
that ward. H. T. Alexander was
elected q member from the First ward.
In place OF Daniel Ross, resigned. Orders
Ia favor Of Smeed, VIII & Co., and
Hoffecker & Hoffecker were drawn, in
payment for work done. During the
past fourteen months eighteen new
teachers have been engaged and Eve
hundred new scholars enrolled. The
Finance Committee reported an expendi
ture of $l7,926 So for the last five
months. and S. ESQ "a for the seven
months balance Of the year.
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rwenty-nye Years Of welded Life.

About one hundred relatives and
neighbors of Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Link OF
No. 5l9 East Fifth street, met at Mr..
Links home and helped them to cele.
brate their twenty fifth wedding ami
versary, last night The presents were
very numerous and handsome, and
consisted mainly of siverware. The
following are a few Of those present
John McOloskey and wife, Lewis Kiser
and wife, August Snyder and wife, L
Walters and wife, j, Fetzsr and wife.
Mr.. Beckerly and wife, Mr., Dohl and
wife, Rev. g. A. Ginther and wife. Mr.
Cater aud wife. Frank Smith and wife
Jacob Butz and wife, George Butz and
wife, B. F. Morrison and wife, Mr.. Mil
houser and wife. A. Kern and wife.
Johu Collins and wife, John Bennett and
wife, Paul Snyder and wife. Frank
Braunstein and wife, Edmund Mitchell
and wife, William Hopes and wife. Mr.
Hirsel and wife, d. Fritz and
wife, Miss Emma schaffsr
Miss Amelia Kern, Miss Clara
Kiser, Miss Blanche Saunders. Miss
Laura Hsrtsel Of Manayunk, Miss Emma
Kiser, Miss Carrie Baldwin, Misses Clara
and Emma Butz, Miss Irene Baldwin.
Mrs. a. IAustermuhl, Mrs. Mary
knights, Miss @. Manlick Of Phila-
delphia. Miss Flora Saunders. Miss
Mary Sasse, Miss Kate Braunstein.
Miss Mary and Eva Smith Miss Pauline
and Emma Hirsel, John Butz, William
Butz, George Austermuhl, William Ans
termuhl, Lewis Fell, Harry Schoffer, q.
Knight, Harry LanB, John Stewart.
Frank Crew, Ward Springer, Frank
Austermuhl.
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work ofthe Rseistsr

Register of Wills ]. Wilkins Cooch
granted the following letters this morn
ing: Testamentary upon the estate of
Emily 5. Moore, late Of Wilmington
hundred, to Susan S. Brown and
Hon. Charles B. Lore, c. t. a !.
upon the estate Of George Johnson lats
Of New Castle hundred, to Eliza B. John
son; administration on the estate Of
James J. Janvier, late of st. Georges
hundred, to Jane s. Janvier.
Evening journal., 1891-12-29

Charles Riedel, who lives at No. 1903
Orange street, was St uck by train on
the P, w. & B railroad between the
round house and the depot about o'clock
last night, when coming from work
There Is some doubt as to what train
struck Riedsl 1t Is reported that the
fireman Of train No II, coming In.
saw train No. 40 going out, istrlke Riedel,
which threw him against the engine of
train No, II. He was taken to
the Delaware Hospital where It was
found that his left shoulder and right
hip were broken. He is doing as well as
could be expected, this morning.
Evening journal., 1891-12-29
Y. M O. a. Notas.

Q. 8. McCoweD, formerly an active
member Of the association here, but
now physical director Of the association
at Cumberland, Md, arrived in this city
to-day to spend the holidays.
The social room is almost ready for
occupancy and Sill be formally opened on
New Years Day.
N. p, Fixes, pastor Of the Baptist
Church at Dover, accompanied by his
wife and daughter, are visiting relatives
in this city.
Evening journal., 1891-12-29
HoN. J. 4. J cREswgLL euRI

The Late Postmaster aneral Laid "a
Rest In the EIkton Presbyterian Come
terry.
The funeral of hon. J. A. ]. Creswel
took place at l o'clock yesterday after
noon from his late residence, one mile
from Elktop. A great assemblage of the
people of Cecil county gathered to ties
tify their respect for the dead statesman
and many came from Washington, Balti
more, and various p.rts Of Maryland
After the conclusion of the services al
the house long procession moved to the
Presbyterian cemetery, at Elkton. where
the interment was made.
The Post Office Department at Wash.
ington was closed at noon in respect
to his memory
The Third Assistant Postmaster. Gen
eral Hazen, James Maynard, chief clerk
Of the mail de predictions bureau. aud G.
F, Mcdonald, superintendent OF the
money division, all of Washington.
we're present at the funeral ceremonies
as representatives Of the department.
Evening journal., 1891-12-29
Held for nruraerou. A.sanlll

The case against Witt, who is charged
with murderously Rssaulting Harry
Stoeckie on Saturday night, came up
before Judge Ball this morning. DR..
Fahey testified that the wound was not
fatal and that he was not in danger at
the present time. he stated that he
would not let his PATENT go ont until
January 3. The prisoner was held in
Sl 200 bsil until that time. Lewis @
Vandegrift represented Witt
Evening journal., 1891-12-29

The nourishing Sabbath school OF
kingswood n. 2. Church had a happy
time last evening The Christmas los.
tival was held before an audience OF
admiring friends that packed the build
ing to the doors. Bright and encourag-
Ing addresses we're delivered BY Drs.
Dobbins and Hubbard, and these were
received by the audience with much
appreciation. Many useful presents and
tokens Of remembrance changed hands.
the pastor and his wife each receiving
handsome gifts. George w. Todd, the
superintendent OF the Sunday school,
was very pleasantly remembered
Evening journal., 1891-12-29
4 REVELATTO
IN BUYING
HOLIDAY PRESENTS
Goods Sold at Cash Prices on install
ments. Mo Time to Lose
Frank J. Murphy's
Reliable Instalment House.

40 OUR PATRONS AND THE PuBIo To come to the noin
pontedy we have beautiful Of fancy pieces Of Fine F
and acceptable Holiday Presents. - ~
The FURNITURE consists Of Of patterns Of Fancy Chairs
Oak and Cherry PUSH uphoered Fancy Tables
Suitable l raror Library or Reception Room Paror Cabinets-Oak
anoeany Wanut China Cabinets Writing Desk-yery nay-Chf
ionees Music Racks and of other useful articles
pair Of good Smyrna Velvet Skin Rugs make nice presen
We've lot to select from - f'
Handsome Clock rich and artistic in appearance with Cathedral
gong Is all must admit time Offering and will be constant re-
mlnder Of the gyer Our Clocks is large Bronzeee
giant designs-to 90 with the Clocks ~
These are simply afew Additions to regular stock.
Evening journal., 1891-12-29
RequIsitlon for 1 Horse rbIef

Detective Witsil went to Dover this
morning to get requisition papers to be
served upon the Pennsylvania authori.
ties for the return Of Harry Milford, who
was arrested and is now held in Chester.
Pa. for stealing the horse of Brandy
wine hundred farmer by the name OF
Eldridge, several days ago,
Evening journal., 1891-12-29

The Sunday school OF the Central
Presbyterian Church held its Christmas
festival last night. A leagerdmain exhi-
oition was conducted by Professor Powell
ana was the source of great excitement
ana pleasure to the audience. Ice cream
ana cake were afterwards served to the
audience.
Evening journal., 1891-12-29

Frank Mariana and Victoria Leone
were arraigned on the charge of assaultinO
Dog Catcher Writ. Mr. Writ said thai
Leone strusk him and knocked him down
and 6arinavo cus at him with a knife
He positively identified the prisoners.
Mr. Rodney who acted as coun-
sci for the prisoners stated
that he would prove an alibi in
their case. John Ciceri testified that
Mariana Was at his store at Sixth and
Tatnall streets between $50 and IL
O'Clock, the time the assault was com
mitted. Mrs Ciceri testified that Mariana
who Is a shoe maker brought q pair
OF shoes to her house at 80 o'clock on
that morning he was there at 10 80
She did not see him after that. The
prisoners brother testified that he was
with him at Ciceri's house at 10 o'clock.
One witness saw Leone at Fourth and
Market at II o'clock on the morning Of
the occurrence Bltisto Batasia was
with him at the time. Mr.. Turner sue-
gested that the matter be left to the
grand jury. Mr. Rodney wanted them
given their liberty. Leone was held in
$500 bail, as also was Frank Drank, who
was given hearing yesterday. Mariana
was discharged.
Evening journal., 1891-12-29

The Cummins will case was to have
neeh taken up in Superior Court at
Dover yesterday, but owing to the III
ness mes, Of Vhief Justice Comegys and Judge
Ouilen IL was postponed. and court WAS
adjourned by Judge Houston until The
April term.
Evening journal., 1891-12-29

James Hasson and James Kane were
srraigned at this morning session Of the
city court charged with selling LIQUOR to
John Conaham. minor. Conaham hal
left town and cannot be fouad. The
case was dismissed as there was no other
evidence against the accused man
Evening journal., 1891-12-29

NOTICE., HIN M. GROpp. THE
~ owner and occupant Of the house Situated
az No. l05 Market street, in the First ward
IN the city Of Wilmington. county of New
Castle, and State OF Delaware, IN Compliance
with the requirements Of the acts Of the Gem
eral Assembly In suck case made and pro
vided, do hereby give notice that shalt apply
IN writing to the Court Of General Sessions 81
the Peace and jail delivery Of the State OF
Delaware, In and for New Castle Comfy, on
Monday, the lst day Of February. 1892, being
the next term Of said cou {, for a license for
said house as an inn or tavern for the sale
therein OF intoxicating liquors in less guam
titles than one quart, 70 be drunk on the
premises, and the following respectable citi-
zens OF said ward, at least twelve Of whom
are substantial freehOlders OF said ward
recommend the said application, viz:
George SteiRicken, Albert Neumayer
William Huber Francis O. Vinsinger,
Fred Wei, Jr.. Fred HOldmRnn.
Burton Valentine John Zweifel
Daniel NcCusker Henry Schoor
James Mckenna, II. Zimmerman,
Julius Guenther, b. Wolfson,
" harmaun, Geergs NJ. Keylor,
ludwig hendricks, ID. tuhenzer,
John Bader. X. I. Moody.
jacob Schiahsr, aeury Harnfuerer
George tinck, David Higgins,
Y. =, McManus, Christian Strobel
r. w. Walters.
JOHN M. GRoPP.
Evening journal., 1891-12-29
Grand Opera House Enrninr.-

Treasurer Isaac G. Pyle of the
Masonic Temple Company stated to a re-
porter this morning that the net earn.
ings Of tbs Grand Opera House portion
Of the building for the fiscal year ending
December /, 1891, amounted to e8. 500,
Evening journal., 1891-12-29
Episcov aI oArIstma. Ann,vsr.a,,..

The Christmas anniversary of Old
Swede's Church will be held this even
ing. Bishop Coleman will dsliver an
address. The anniversary Of st. Mat.
thew's Mission will be held oA New
Years eve
Evening journal., 1891-12-29

The Wilmington City Railway Com
pany this morning received an electric
veeper from the Lewis and Fowler
Manufacturing Company OF BROOKLYN.
New York The sweeper will be run by
two 25-horse power motors, and the
brushes will be worked By one 15.horse
power motor, independent of the other
motors. It Is about the size OF an cleo.
trio car aud is painted bright yellow
with the name Wilmington CITY Rail
way Company" on each end.
Evening journal., 1891-12-29
RnaI.lER,s nhnER.
r EaisTER's ORDER.
RFGIsTERls OFTIrr


NEW CASTLE County, Del Dec. I. 1891,
Upon the application Of Catharine Calhoun,
EXecutrix OF John Calhoun late OF VIII
mington hundred, in said county, de-
ceased, 4 is ordered and directed by the Reg
liter tina the EAecutfix aforesaid give
notice Of granting OF Letters Testamentery
upon the estate Of the deceased
with the date OF granting thereof,
by causing advertisements to Be posted
within forty days from the date or
such letters IN six of the most public places OF
the county Of New Castle, requiring ain per-
sons having demands against the estate to
present the same, or abide by an Act OF AS
sembly In such case made and provided aud
also cause the same to be inserted within the
same period In the EVENING JOURNAL, q
newspaper published In Wilmington, Del,
and 70 be continued therein three weeks,
o, o. d.
Given under the hand and Seal
Of Office Of the Register aforesaid
1T at Wilmington, in New Castle
county aforesaid, the day and
- year above written.
J.. WILKINS COOCH, Register
NOTICE.
All persons having claims against the estate
OF the deceased must present the same duly
attested 70 the Executrix, on or befOre
December 7. 1872, or abide the Act OF AS
eemDly In such case made and provided.
CATHARINE CALHOUN.
kxecnrrix.
Address. Wilmineton.Del.
Evening journal., 1891-12-29

Probably the largest and most magni.
Hcent memento Of the Christmas season
Is in the home Of Mrs Charles Stradley.
at Second and Madison streets. The
display In this parlor has been visited by
hundreds Of n-igbbors and admirine
friends stree Santa Claus departed from
there on Thursday night In one corner
of the psrlor IL beautiful pine tree,
handsomely adorned. end by its side Is
the representation or fort with soldiers
at drill, sheep and cattle grazing near by,
and pond that is HE'D with real fish.
The display occupies nearly all the room,
For your trunks and bags so toF ,s.
Dnrala No Anl ghl..I--. --..--.A
Evening journal., 1891-12-29

Buy one for e Xmas gift, at J. II.
Harkins, cigar store, 215 West Fourth
streets
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stnI Anothsr victim of ths erIn.

Peter Campbell of No. 327 Tatnall
street, died this morning at O'Clock
from the grip, after sn illness Of only
one week The funeral will be held from
his late residence on Fridsv afternoon.
Evening journal., 1891-12-29

EGIATER's ORDER
REGISTERS OFFICE

REGISTERS OFFICE
NEW CASTLE CoUNTY, Del. Dec. ., 1881
Upon the application Of Margaret McElwea
and John n. McElwee, administrators Of
Lewis Mctlwee, late OF Mill Greek hundred,
In said county, deceased, It il ordered and d.
rectsd by the Register that the Administra-
tors aforesaid give notice Of granting OF
Letters Of Administration upon the sstAte Of
the deceased, with the date of granting
thereof, by causing advertisements to be
posted within forty days from he date Of such
Letters in six Of the mo public places Of
the cour ~ OF New Castle. requiring al per-
sons having demands against the estate to
present the same, or abide by an act Of As
sembly in such case made and provided and
also cause the same to be inserted within the
same period in the EVENING JOURNAL a
and 70 be continued therein three weeks.
e. 0. d.
Given under the hand and Seal
- Of Office Of the Register aforesaid
At Wilmiu gton, IN New Castle
l. s. county aforesaid. the day and
year above written.
" J. WILKINS CoOCH, Register.
NOTICE.
All persons having claims against the es-.
tate OF the deceased must present The sanle,
duly attested TO the Adminis traitors, on or
before December ., 1892, or abide the Act OF
Assembly In such case made and provided.
MARGARE MCELWEE.
JOHN T. McELWEE.
Administrators.
Address, Farmland. Del.
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LIoENsH APPLroArIoNs.

NOTICE. = 1, JAMES DEENEY. The
~ tenant and occupant Of the house
situated at the southwest corner Of eventh
ward, IN the city, of Wilmington. county az
New Castle and State OF Del, ware, In COM
pllance with the requirements OF the
made aud provided, do hereby give notice
that shall apply In writing to the Court OF
General Sessions Of the Peace and Jail De-
livery OF the state Of Delaware, Ia and FOR
New 'lastie county, on Monday. the lst day
OF February, 1892, being the next term 81
said court, for a license for said house. IA
an inn or tavern, for the sale therein OF in-
toxicating liquors In less quantities than one
qhart,to be drunk on the premises, and the fol.
lowing respectable citizens OF said ward, AZ
least twelve OF whom aresubsiential free hold
ers OF said ward recommend the said Appiica
Evening journal., 1891-12-29

Cunningham ginger ale.
Evening journal., 1891-12-29
cunninghsm's ginger sle.

For your trunks and bags so TOT, 8.
Dure's No. 407 ShiDl5y street