Evening journal., 1891-03-26

A Young Carpenter Taken eriousIy III
While at Work Bringing In shad
special Correspondence EVENING JOURNAL.
New CATLsE, March 26.--A large con-
grfgation attended the special service at
the Presbyterian Church last evening
Rev. w. p. Patterson opened with an
earnest prayer for the success of the
meetings Rev. George E. thompson,
castor Of Olivet Presbyterian Church,
Wilmington, was then introduced and
made warm discourse on Confession
Of Sin. " He made strong petitions for the
worldly members Of the congregation 10
surrender themselves to Christ and have
their burden of sin lifted. Rev. w. +
McEwan, pastor Of Rodney Street Pres
byterian Church. will preach this even
ing on 'The Souls Cry
Martin Leonard, the ex-proprietor OF
the Dobbinsville saloon and Thomas ]
Nylsnd, friend were arrested by
Ohieer Hetherington yesterday after
noon, for drunkenness and disorderly
conduct on Washington avenue. At 4
hearing before Mayor Hanson last even
ing, the officer swore that Leonard
knocked his friend down and was about
TO kick him, when be was arrested
1NNh "a NV AbAuDbu 1lGt iEHliHtQ InAi
they were only funning" and would not
hit each other for anything. The mayor
closed the case by letting both men off
with light fine
W. G. T. q Election
The Woman's Christian Temperance
Union held its regular meeting yester-
day afternoon, at which the annual elec
ton Of officers was held Mrs A. 4.
Davidson was elected president; Mrs
Maria VanSrsdalen of the NJ (. Church
Mrs. r M Clark of the Presbyterian
church and Mrs A M Janvier of the
First Baptist Church. vice presidents;
Mrs. Annie Cannon, corresponding secre-
tary; Mrs. NJ P Challenger, recording
secretary; Mrs Lizzie Dickerson, treas
ureri Mrs r. Lunt. superintendent OF
press work; Mrs. Maggie Frazer, super
intendent Of the Loyal Legion Mrs
Eliza Wise, superintendent Of the
mothers meeting; Mrs Martha Naylor.
superintendent of Sabbath obsel vance
Mrs. M. P Challenger, superintendent Of
prison work The new officers assumed
their duties at once. The union is in
splendid condition and the reports
showed that much good work had beer
accomplished during the year
A Young Mans Misfortune
James A. Morgan. a young carpenter,
who was recently married, fell IL. a con-
vulsion. resulting from heart trouble
yesterday morning, and for hours his
life was despaired Of The young man
went to work in Leas -four mills. which
are now idle, making some repairs to the
wood work there. While hurrying
through some work which required
great deal of exertion, ha fell in a con-
vulsion For hours he lay In sn uncou-
scious condition aud could not be moved
Late in the Afternoon he was removed
into neighboring house, still in a
dying condition. About 5 o'clock he be-
gan 10 rally and was taken to his home
by Or. Stewart. He regained conscious
ness and Is now on the road to recovery.
The young man is prominent member
of the local tribe of Red Men, ana has a
large circle Of friends
William b Greer has withdrawn his
name from the Republican couneilmanic
ticket and declines to De a candidate for
any Office The Republican city commit
tee met last evening but could not agree
on any candidate In his place.
William Bartlett, the most successful
shRd fisherman on the Delaware came TO
the front as usual yesterday, by bringing
fourl cen OF the toothsOme ish TO the
Delaware street market The shad were
In splendid condition
Bishop Coleman will arrive here this
afternoon and ofiiciate at the clnirms
tion services ut Immanuel Church this
evening The church choir will render
a special program OF music aud the
church viii have some of its Easter
decorations
Mrs Zipporah Ferguson was severely
burned and narrowly escaped death az
her home on Orange street a few days
ago. Her clothing caught FIRE from the
kitchen stove, but she never lest presence
Of mind Several OF her garments were
completely destroyed.