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Evening journal., 1891-06-01
CITY NEWS IN BRIEF.

The Office Of the Postal Telegraph
Company will hereafter remain open
until midnight.
There we're but three fres during the
month of May and the total loss, covered
by insurance, was $675.
William Blackburn, who was fined
the other day for drunkenness, is not
Sergeant Blackburn's son.
The funeral Of Frederick Gradwohl
took place from his late residebce, No
81 Lamotte street, yesterday.
The Kurtz Club of Chester defeated
the Rockfords at the Union street grounds
on Saturday by score Of 10 to 2.
Diamond State Division. No. 342,
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers,
attended the funeral Of Peter. McConAghy,
yesterday.
George WhitemaR an emploYe of the
Delaware Pulp Works, lost a gold watch
worth $75 by dropping it into large
vat of pulp on Saturday.
David German, a freight brakeman
had his arm badly mashed between cars
in the West Yard yesterday morning. H,
was attended by Dr. Draper.
Jesse Mckenzie, living on West Third
street, who has been demented for soms
time, was removed to the Delaware Hos
pital for the Insane On Saturday
It is rumored that Samuel r. Belts
agent for the Adams Express Company
will be retired on full pay. Neither Mr.
Belts nor his son would confirm the re-
port this morning.
The remains of R r Shakespeare wa
! inferred in Mt. Salem Cemetery yester
day A large number Of the workmeI
of the Harlan and Hollingsworth som
pany attended the fu1eral
Chief Of Pslice Swiggett reports th
number of arrests during the month 0
May to be 223; fnss collected, $998 20
number Of trips by patrol wagon, 1877
number of dodgers at police station
1l0
The Grand Lodge 1--WE degreesl Of tn
| American Protestant Association Of tn
states of Delaware and Pennsylvani
will convene in annual session in tn
Eckel Building at 8 o'clock to-morro'
morning
Frank Watson. young man, was 81
rested in BrandYwine Park yestsrda
afternoon by Park Guard Guinney 70
disorderly conduct. He will be trie
before Magistrate Monaghan this ever
ing.
James Nutter, house FAINTER, fe
from "a building in the western part (
the city this afternoon and dislocsted hi
right shoulder He suffered much pal
until arriving at the Homeopathic Hos
pital where his arm was set.
The employees OF the Pusey and Jone
Company will not have half holiday 0
Saturdays during the summer III
matter was put to vote last week, br
the number voting for it was not SUI
fcient to justify the firm in making Il
. change.
0 Lewis Mccall, 2 H Lohand al
: Joseph Simms Of the Warren Athlet
Club attended the annual spring spor
Of the Athletic Club of the Sohuylk
Navy in Philadelphia on Saturday, al
Lofand carried off third prizs in the tH
Z mile bicvcle race
Evening journal., 1891-06-01
THE BENNETT wllL CASE.

Arguments sz the Appeal From the
Regtster's Decision In tho superior
Court.
The Superior Court reconvened this
morning, with all the judges present.
Arguments we're begun by William 5
Hilles, counsel for William Pyle, Cathe
rine Pyle, William ]. Fisher and Paul
Fisher the benefciaries under the Will of
Hannah Bennett, dated January 90, 1890,
who appealed from the decision Of Regis
ter Bradford admitting to probate
another will of Mrs. Bennett, dated jan
uary 1891. and revoking the letters of
administration previously granted on the
FIRST win
Under the last will which was sd
mitted to probate, all Mrs Benefits
property, real and personal, WAS be-
| oueathed to her neice, Susan B, Ethridge.
/ who WAS her nearest heir The legatees
/ OF the frst will were not relatives OF
Mrs. Bennett
The will in which Mrs Ethridge Ia
made the sole beneficiary was written by
Harry Emmons. Esq, duly signed and
witnessed
Mr. Hillea said kha grounds on which
they sought appeal from the decision o
the register we're testamentary, inca.
pacity, undue influence and fraud
He read extracts from the testameR
delivered in the court below, with thl
object Of proving that Mrs Bennett a
the time Of making the last will wa
mentally incaBacitated, that Mr.. ant
Mrs. Etheridge brought to bear on he
} undue influence, and finally that they
suggested how the will should be drawn
Benjamin Nields is counsel for Mrs
Etheridge. The whole case Is one o
argument No witnesses will b
, examined, as the case had a protrscte
hearing before the register. The evi
dence covers many pages Of foolscap
typewritten. 1t is hardly probable tina
all the argaments will be heard to-day
Evening journal., 1891-06-01
PERSONAL PAaAeRAPHs

Hon. John R Nicholson Of Dover is in
this city to-day.
Miss Cornelis Staples is spending sew
eral days at Atlantic City, N. ].
Mrs. w. M. R. Williamson is visiting
relatives in Blooms6eld, N. ].
Charles D. Huff and Miss Emma Vim
cent are visiting Mrs, Josephine Tindsl
at Newport.
Theodore Allen and wife of Camden,
N. j., spent Sunday with Lucius b.
Allen and wife of No. 1905 Kirk Avenue.
Colonel Peter B Ayars returned this
morning from Bridgeport, y, j., where
he delivered the annual address to tbs
Grand Army posts on Memorial Day
Charles d. Huff. ex-president Of
wanewoc borough. Wisconsin, and Johr
Stevens of Philadelphia. were the guests
of N. T Toft Of No. 1920 Pennsylvania
avenue, yesterday.
Deputy Collector of the Port Peter B
Ayars will go to Milford on the ll.O'
a. m. train to- morrow, to measure new
schooner Tor w l. Simpson, just com
pleted. He will return on the 3 81 o'elocl
train in the afternoon.
Evening journal., 1891-06-01
LAST EDITION
WILMINGTON cyclists LEFT.
Their Crack Rider Was Only sizteenth
In the Irving -Nilburne Race.


In the Irving-MiIburne Race.
The members Of the Wilmington
Wheel Club, who left this city fer the
Irving-Milburne race on Friday with
such bright hopes and a prospect Of re-
turning with victory pershed Oh thier
banner, got back last evening crestfallen
and despirited. Seeds, who broke the
25-mile road record on Thursday, and
who was expected to accomplish great
things, was only the sixteenth in the
race Misfortune seemed to attend them.
for even the great Van Wagner, who is
a member of the Wilmington Wheel
Club broke his machine early in the race
and flushed far down the list on 3
borrowed machine.
Seeds, Dampman. Merrihsw, Mcdaniel,
9. A and F. b Elliott, and McCardle
were the Wilmingtonlans entered. Only
Seeds, Dampman, G A. Elliot and Nc
CRrdle finished. Dampman was nine
teenth and O. A. Elliott, twenty first.
The track was In very bad shape on
account of Fridays rain. There were 1O3
entries, but only 81 started, and only
about half of these finished The race
was won by f. G. Graves OF Elizabeth.
N. j.. who finished first with q
9-minutes handicap. A. w Porter Of
Boston, ma de the best time. / hour. q
minutes IL seconds, which lowered
Murphy's record over the same course /
minute and IL seconds Seeds WAS 44
seconds behind the record One Of the
best feature of the game was the contest
bstween Klnnge and Dampmsn, who
started together and ran side by side al
the way until, when within few yards
Of the wire, Klunge by q squirt won BY
two fifths of a second
Evening journal., 1891-06-01
moons nrIll CLOSED.
Churches That sam Esfuse TO Recsive
THAR raatora-RIetsrs Arreated.

Ohurches rhAt sam Ksfuse 20 Receive
Their raatora-Rfetsrs Arrested.
Special Correspondence EVENING JosRHAL
FRIToN. Nav .-Manship's Church,
Mastsn's Corner, andWillls's Chapel, are
still witheut preachers. At the last
session OF the WILMINGTON Conference,
Presiding Elder Wilson had those three
appoIntments detached from FELTON,
charge Amd formed Into = circuit. The
members protssted. claiming that IL
would be burdvnEome for them to main
tain preacher, but 1t was all Of no avail,
and their only alternative was to close
their church doors, and they say that
they will keep them closed unless they
are placed where they we're before.
A number Of prominent citizens
boarded the cars here yesterday to attend
the funeral of Mr. Bewley Among them
were the governor state treasurer,
James B Connor, Jehu Clifton, Mrs
Robert Clifton, Miss Name Clifton,
Robert w. Reynolds OF Frederick and
others.
James H. Jones, one Of the hondsmen
for Marsh, the defAulting cashier OF the
i keystone Bank, Is native Of this sec
| tion. He was raised on q farm here and
/ Afterwards went to ''railroading. Then
he engaged In the restaurant business In
Philadsl lphia He had accumulated some
money and will now probably lose It all.
Four colored men. John Stevenson.
/ Even Benson, Walter and Willard
salisbury. were arrested yesterday for
rioting at a picnic at Harris Chapel, by
Officers Charles Smith OF Camden and
Elbert Dill of FELTON,. The rioters we're
sent to jail TO await hearing
DR.. r. w. Hargadine announces him
self candidate for the next insurance
com missioner. and he, no doubt, win bt
formidable rival for any that may be II
the field.
Governor Reynolds says the people Of
Wilmington are fond of political3excite
ment, and he wants TO give them chancl
to get all the pleasure out of 1t the,
Evening journal., 1891-06-01
berries BY the Ton.

The largest consgnments of straw
berries that have been received in this
city for nearly two years, arrived here on
Friday and Saturday. Tons of them
were received at the express Offices in
rapid succession and there were buyers
for every crate in waiting at the COM
mission offices, when the wagons reached
those places There were many varieties
in the consignments, including
Sharpless, Crescent and Queen
These sold at retail for Is and is
cents per quart. The piekers and shippers
in the lower part of the state worked
hard all day Saturday, Notwithstanding
that 1t was a national holiday, and yes
terday 152 carloads of the choice fruit
came up over the Delaware road. The
shipments will now increase daily until
the middle Of this month
Evening journal., 1891-06-01
THE "oeALu DENIED.
Dickcy, Jester and mtoheli ON the Com
missioners Deal"

In an article on the police commission
ers the political and editorial writer's OF
she Morning News attempt to make
Charles Jester, the Republican commis
sioner. a party to deal with Reeeiver OF
Taxes John T. Dickey.
THE News makes the bold statement
that In consideration of his appointment
Mr.. Jester is to enter into combine
with the Democratic commissioners and
appoint Democratic chief of police and
a large number of Democratic Cheers, no
matter who the mayor may be.
AAys Hs Has Not Made a Premise.
Police Commissioner Jester was inter
viewed this morning. He said:
81 have made all the statements | care
to make. That is, that kave not made
any promises. Ny understanding WAS
that the commission was created to
remove the police force from politics,
and appoint the best men to be obtained.
/ viii do the right thing when the time
comes"
Ibid you see the editorial attack
made upon you in the Morning News"
mo, he carelessly answered. but
heard some of the men around here read
ing part Of 1t !"
IL Does Not Worry the Genial Rscsiver'
Receiver Of Taxes John 7. Diekey was
next seen.
Have you seen what the Morning
News says about the police commission
ers2" was the question.
'Oh. it is liable to say anything, b.
replied. There really isn't any use
paying attention to it. All have to sa,
is that there was not any deal"
City Auditor MitchslPs Statement.
City Auditor Mitchell was seen at hi
Office and asked IL there was any truth Il
the statement that he was slated 70
chief Of police under the commission. d
replid
mo. | am not candidate neve
thought of being enc. do not kno'
where such a report could have orig
mated +"
Evening journal., 1891-06-01
PrnpoaALs.

DKoposALs FOR FIRE ALARM APPA-
4 RATuS. Sealed proposals. will be re-
ceived in the box In the Council chamber In
the city Hall until 7.3e o'clock on Thursday, /,
June 4, 1891, for the following, viz;
One Loo pound fire alarm bell, 80 be made
of the beet new copper and block tin, OF a
proportion not less than ~ per cent. OF best
Sugot copper and q per cent best imported
block tia, OF good tone and guaranteed hot 70
fracture within three years
One electric fire alarm striker for the above
bell. 20 be OF a sise sumcient to bring out the
hest results, together with the necessary
weight, wire. rope, etc,
The above TO ba delivered AZ the house OF
the hiborty steam Fire Engine Company, No
Q, aud set up eoHnplete, including Eall fssten.
ings etc, with the exception Of wood worA
for support OF bell. etc, which will be FUR
nished by the city.
The striker TO be guaranteed for one year
but both bell and striker 10 be thoroughly
tested in the presence OF the Fire Commit
tee when the work is flushed, and II sktisfae
tory to be accepted by them.
All bids must be addressed to the clerk
Council, and must file . bond OF So for,Eoo'
faith OF bidder The rommittee reserve IN
right 10 reject any or All bids.
M u RHARkEY,
Chairman Fire COMMITTEES,
Evening journal., 1891-06-01
Captured ! sturgeon Net

The New Jersey fish commissioner
captured sturgeon net very clevsrly
last night. 1t was about IL 25 o'clock.
The police boat was pro Wling around in
the river below Fort Delaware The
lookout spIed a sturgeon net in the
water 1t was promptly hooked and
hauled aboard, When the end
of the prize was reached 1t
was discovered that the fishermen
had cut the net in half and towed the
other part off In some way the net
that was being towed hoated around to
the other side of the boat and it was
quickly captured. The two men in the
fshermans boat seeing that the game
was up. did not contest the right Of the
police boat to the net that was set OIL
Sunday, and made the best Of theil
opportunity to escape. The net is {
very valuable one, and 1t will cost these
desecraters of the Sabbath good rounC
sum to replace it.
Evening journal., 1891-06-01
Large HAY YIELD.

one Hundred Tons of Clever and Timo-
thy From Forty Acres-The New Church
FlourisninR
Special Correspondence EVENING JOURNAL.
DOVER, June 1.-Hewett L. knight
has on his Long Point farm a handsome
forty-acre field OF clover and timothy
which, judges say, will cat two and one
half tons Of hay per acre.
st. Johns Church is still alive and
prosperous They have prayer meetings
and sunday school every week, but no
preaching, as the congregation will no I
consent to be separated from Camden
Circuit.
A curiosity in the shape Of female
opossum with ten young ones, was
brought to town yesterday by William
Steel living a mile out of town.
There was no demonstration here
to-day. as the G. A. R. posts and other
societies. went to Harrington to assist in
the exercises there.
Mr.. Shippers, baggagemaster az tn'
depot here, has been appointed u
Wyoming. and his assistant, Mr.. smoot
has been given position on the Grain
The present baggagemaster Is Mr.. boggs
a brother of the freight agent
( James lnorougngoou5 euo AoeAe oSA
fenced to be hung on Auugut Z, ene
confined in the jail here. tried to escape
on Saturday. By some means ne hac
secured nail OF some sharp pointed
instrument, and had succeeded in PICKING
away the plastering. enough to cause IN
stones 30 be easily pushed out. IN
keepers Of the jail on going into his eel
on Saturday to clean it out, found n "a
place covered up with piece OF paper
Thoroughgood was placed in anotne
cell and put in irons, where ne vii
probably be kept till his execution.
The receipts from the supper given Z,
the ladies Of the Presbyterian Churel
Evening journal., 1891-06-01
FIELD C1nh nefaatad

The Delaware Field Club was defeated
by the FIRST eleven of Haverford on the
formers grounds at Elsmere on SAtur-
day The members of the Field Club were
in excellent condition, but their efforts
amounted to little against the bowling
of Hancock for the visitors. In the frst
inning the runs were: Field Club, 76:
Haverford. 103 Haverford made 1922
runs in the second inning. The Field
Club did not play the second inning
Refreshments we're served by the Ladies
Organization.
Evening journal., 1891-06-01
KENNARD&CO

The system of selling every article at
a small profit, but of thoroughly reliable
character, is a ruling principle of this firm.
We want to make this bannermonth
and in order to do so will offer decided bar
gains in all Departments
Notably, the Coat department will feel
the cut in prices most keenly, as it is our
determination to close every garment we
have in stock. All new this season, except
ing few Stockinette Jackets left over
low shoulders Former prices were $4 90,
$5 90 and $6 CO. They will be closed at
$3.50 each.
The new Reefers and Jackets are
cheviot and cloths in Blacks and Tans. The
prices will be made lower than you might
expect for new goods.
In wool dress goods we will offer some
very decided bargains Hosiery will also
feel the cut in prices. Ginghams, new line,
at Is cents Advertised by prominent
Philadelphia house as a 40 cent quality.
They certainly are cheap at Is cents Also
new line of 121 quality at 10 cents Out
ing Suitings in extensive variety
That great Umbrella of ours at ST. so.
Metal handle, also the fine silk and gloria
goods reduced in prices to close.
You can get a bargain among our
Umbrellas about this time, we have too
many and want to unload. Bear in mind that
. we never, under any circumstances, sell
/ you an umbrella without telling you just
what it is.
Helretia, commonly called Gloria, is
: only silk and cotton. "A real Gloria is silk
and wool. They look just alike, be careful
when you buy one. Lots of Heretia sold
for Glorias.
Bargain lots Of Ladies' ribbed under
: wear, 19c, 124c, 1Oc.
White spread, a splendid bargain, al
: 81 90 one better STILL 81 19; 9;extra good
81 25. Ladies blouses in fancy cheviot
percale and India linen, also white, 81 q
and $1 So Perfect in fit and make.
Evening journal., 1891-06-01
Orchestral Festival ooncert.

John G. Collision, manager of the First
Presbyterian Orchestra, Is arranging for
a grand festival concert to be held in that
church on Thursday evening, June 25.
The orchestra swill be augmented to
twenty FIVE pieces on that occasion,
which will be one Of the largest Of home
talent that has ever performed In thii
city The orchestra will be directed by
A O. Dennis, aud will be assisted BY
Professor John Setoro Of Philadelphia
the finest harp Eoloist In America, Miss
Mary Tbielman and Henry Well
Evening journal., 1891-06-01
ReosiYes J High Poslllon.

William b McKaig, assistant foreman
of the Pullman Palace Car Works. has
accepted the position of master CAR
builder of the Long Island Railroad
Company His headquarters will be at
Richmond Hill, L. l., where the company
has Just completed the erection OF its
new shops Mr.. McKsig left TO day ard
will assume his new duties at once He
is the president of the Cooperative
Trading Association Of this city. The
jackson and Sharp Company is now
building twenty cars for the Long Island
eompAnv
Evening journal., 1891-06-01
Ernlnsion of Gaa.

A slight explosion in some Of the
branch pipes at the works of the Will
miugton Coal Gas Company occurred at
10. 80 o'clock this morning The explo-
sion made loud report and strong con-
cussion that was noticed several squares
away, and it created excitement in that
neighborhood for nearly an hour Nobody
MAS injured in the accident, however,
and but slight damage was done TO tbs
Evening journal., 1891-06-01
LEMON ELIXIR.
Pleaaant. Elerant, ReIIabIe.

Pleasant, Elegant, heihDIes
For Biliousness and constipation, take
Lemon Elixir.
For levers, chills and malaria, take Lemon
Elixir.
tion OF the heart, take Lemon Elixir.
For indigestion and foul stomach, take
Lemon Elixir.
Lemon Elixir
Ladies, for natural and thorough organic
regulation. take Lemon EliX1r.
ia anv of the above named diseases. all 81
which arise from a torpid or diseased liver
stomach. kidneys or bowels.
PREPARED only by DR. II. MOTLEY. Atlanta
Ga. bOc. and S100 per bottle, at druggists.
Evening journal., 1891-06-01
j. w. King Burled /.

James w. King, who co ommitted suicide
at his home on West street, on Friday
morning, was buried in Brandywlne
Cemetery yesterday afternoon at 3
o'clock DR.. w. F. Bainbridge Of Della
ware Avenue Baptist Church, was the
officiating minister. Several letter
carriers and ex-letter carriers attended
the funeral
Evening journal., 1891-06-01
FOUND Dead in a Stable

Edward T. Scott, aged "a years,
son of Veterinary Scott, and
employed at Lavery's livery stables,
Fifth and Madison streets, was
found dead along side Of his couch in the
stable this morning by another one of
the employees. The cause of his death
was apoplectic fits, to which he was sub
iect. Coroner Sparks gave certificate
in accordance with the facts Of the case.
Evening journal., 1891-06-01
Arrastad for Lnrcenr.

Annie Plunkett was arrested by Ser
geant Stuart on a charge Of stealing q
watch from Mrs l. L. Msssick Of no
423 West Second street. A watch re-
sembling the stolen one wss found on
her person. She will have hearing
before Judge Ball this evening.
Evening journal., 1891-06-01
a Former RllmInrtenlan pead.

A New York paper contained the fol-
lowing this morning: THE Hon.
w. a Moon died at New Orleans yester-
day. He was native of Wilmington,
Del, aud was SO years old Mr.. Moon
served as a member Of the Louisiana
Legislature, and was also in the last City
rnuncil
Evening journal., 1891-06-01
Dr. Bain Addresses Grand Army Men

Services were held in the gymnasium
of Association Hall yesterday afternoon
for the members Of the Grand Army of
the Republic. Only DUPONT Post, No. 2,
attended in a body, however. The gy m
nasium was decorated with flags and
bunting. Rev. j. W. Balm of Altoona,
Pa !, preached the sermon Music was
furnished by the Sunday school orches-
ira of the First Presbyterian Church
A quartette from st. Andrews Church
and q male qusrtette consisting oi
Messrs King, Clymer, Baird and Rogers
sang several selections. Miss Florri'
Jackman sang a solo
Evening journal., 1891-06-01

amounted to $50, which goes to the
chusch repair fand.
Rev. Vaughn 4. Collins of Centrevllle,
organizer of the Epworth League of the
peninsula will speak in the d e. Church
In the interest OF the league tomorrow
evening.
The drawing Of tents at Camden Union
camp grounds will take place on satur-
day after oon.
Evening journal., 1891-06-01
opening Of harrison Street Chapel.

The temporary chapel Of the Harrison
street M. E. Church was opened yester-
dav morning. Rev Il. 5. DulaneY
preached the sermon. At the afternoon
service Rev John Y Dobblns, D. D., OF
Grace NJ. E. Church preached, and in the
evening the sermon was preached by Rev,
@. A Grise eli the services were well
attended.
Evening journal., 1891-06-01
A mInIster,s Dennrturs e

Arnold Harris Hord. who was ordained
to the ministry week ago last Sunday,
and who has been assistant rector of St.
Andrews Church for the last two years
received from the class Polyglat Bible.
in five volumes. yesterday, on the
occasion of his leaving for Christ Church,
Germantown, Of which he will have
charge during the absence of the rector.
Dr.. Faulkner, during the summer
nonths
Evening journal., 1891-06-01
A Bie Fish story.

1t is said that there we're $50, 600
herring in the canal locks at Delaware
City last evening Old residents say 1t
was the largest number ever known
there at one lime. The fish went up the
canal to spawn. and would come down on
the opposite side of the lock, the gates
of which were closed Thousands of
them were caught late at night. The
fishermen have orders for 500, 600, at 30
cents thousand.
Evening journal., 1891-06-01
RoARn AND RooM-


THREK PLEASANT ROOMS EoR RENT
Il furnished or unfurnished, with or With
ont hoard. nN King street.
Evening journal., 1891-06-01
Losr AND FOUND.


4 OST,-ON SATURDAY, A PLAIN GOLD
ring with the Initials IS. j Nj TO J. A.
II ~ engraved on the inside Suitable reward
n returned to gl0 Walnut street.
Evening journal., 1891-06-01
LEMON HOT DROPS

Cures all Coughs. Colds. Hoarseness, Sore
Throat, Bronchitis, HemorrhaRes and all
throat and lung diseases Elegant, rellable.
s5 cents at druggists. Prepared only by DR..
H. Motley, Atlanta. Ga.
Evening journal., 1891-06-01
NOTICES


NOTICE.-THE DEMOCRATS OF THE
IN First ward meet on Tuesday eve 1ing a.
No. West Fourth street. Full attendance Is
requested NJ. +. kEOGH,
Chairman.
Evening journal., 1891-06-01

The Equitable Life" holds larger
surplus, writes larger annual business,
has a larger amount Of insurance in force
aud pays a larger dividend than any
other company in the world.
Evening journal., 1891-06-01
wllminrron ulaarlas aou.s.

The exchanges Of the Wilmington banks
81 the clearing house to-day were: Total,
&130. .O37 O5: halanee s21 .804 80