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Evening journal., 1891-11-05

A meeting will be held at the Ecksl
Building. No $40 Market street
on thursday evening. the 5th inst
at o'clock sharp. to organize
new encampment Of the Knights
of st. John and Malta all who wish to
become charter members must be present
on that evening. This order is consid-
cred to be one Of the best beneficial and
endowment orders in the country. II
pays 81 COO Insurance. and from s. to eS
week sick benefits, and is the cheapest
order of its kind.
Evening journal., 1891-11-05

The new ship now building at the
Jackson and Sharp Company's for John
g. Christopher. Is being rapidly com.
pleted, and will be launched in four OF
ave weeks. She Is 2l5 feet long, SO feet
beam, 17t feet hold. The Neafie and
Levy Company of Philadelphia, win fur
nish the machinery, triple expansion
engine, cylinder 10 inches, "a aud Al and
30 inches stroke. This ship Is designed
for the lumber and frait trade from
Jacksonville, and general merchandise
for return cargo
Evening journal., 1891-11-05

The celebration Of the second ami.
versary Of Eden Lodge, !. o o. r., was
continued to-day despite the fact that
the Indictment weather made It impos-
sible to parade. At 3 o'clock
the lodge assembled in
adjourned session. and the initiatory de
gree was conferred. From $50 "a
6 30 this evening there will be
supper and an informal reception. The
regular session Of the lodge will be held
this evening. The new paraphenalia will
be used for the FIRST time
Evening journal., 1891-11-05
P. 0. Box 90. Wilmington, b,


Permanent organization OF the Mer-
chants Cooperative Association was of
fected at the Builders Exchange last
evening The following officers were
elected: President, William Lawton
ice-president, L. w Brosius; secretary,
Daniel w. Lynch; treasurer, w. w.
Bullock directors, Alfred d. Warner,
A. R. Tatnall and Robert D. Morrison
1t begins life with 300 members. but the
Indications are that this number will be
greatly increased in a shert time.
Evening journal., 1891-11-05

Before Judge Ball this morning, the
case of John Dugan and Dennis DAILY.
charged with larceny. was continued I'M
til Saturday morning. The following
prisoners, having been charged with
drunkenness. were fined John Fritz
Morris, So or twenty days; John M. Hud-
aon, 81 and costs; Frank Pyle, 81 and
costs; George Brown, colored, 81 aud
costs; Amos Walker and Michael Robin
son, 81 and costs each Bridget Holland,
disorderly, was dismissed with repri-
mand
Evening journal., 1891-11-05
aIbbona was Rslenaed. .

William Gibbons, the alleged Dupont
FIRE bug, was released on bail by Magis-
trate Sasse at 6 As o'clock last evening
Detective Witsil went to New Castle
armed with Fan order from Deputy At
torneyss General Davis, and brought Glib
bons to this city. When they reached
Magistrate Sasse's office the only persons
there were the regular attaches of the
Office The $1,000 bond was already
prepared and signed by the sureties, and
after Gibbons signed it, he walked out q
free man. BE seemed to be very much
pleased with this manifestation Of conf
danca in him
Evening journal., 1891-11-05

A Baltimore dc patch says "a shot
from 22-ealibre rife was fred into the
Pullman car Tsmora attached to the
3.46 train from Philadelphia for Wash.
ington this afternoon, while passing
Biddle street, this city, crea ing some
thiog Of panic among the passengers.
The train had gone about one hundred
yards from the station when the shot
was fred, the bullet passing through the
hat of man who sat In SCAT No. Is, and
lodging in the woodwork on the opposite
stda .
Evening journal., 1891-11-05

horse belonging to Jacob p Ma rkee
of Elkton, Md, had narrow escape
from death early Tuesday moruing. Late
on Monday night it got loose from its
hitching place and managed to get upon
the tracks of the p, w. g. B.. railroad
A passing train struck the buggy to
which it was attached, demolished it and
threw the horse into Cow hole" In the
side track. The horse remained there
until the next day, when it was ex-
tractec by a wrecking train. Il will re.
cover
Evening journal., 1891-11-05

Ex Levy Courtman Roberts OF Black
bird hundred. Is an institution He is
Familiarity kno IN as Uncle Joe. and Is
universal favorite with the
Court House officials IL has
always been Uncle Joe's' prerogative 10
60 into the recorders office aud search
the records free the same as IL he were Q
lawyer One day q friend OF Uncle
joe's by the name OF Re .gusou
came to the city He wanted
70 search the records free OF charge.
Uncle Joe told him that he would
arrange Il for him he took Ferguson
to the recorders office, and said
Mr. Recorder, allow me to Introduce
to you my friend Ferguson. who wants to
scar eh the records He isn't a lawyer.
neither is he the son Of a lawyer. but he
came d--n near being justice OF the
peace once.
Ferguson searched the records.
Evening journal., 1891-11-05

Miss Lucy Bryson. II years old daugh
ter Of the late Thomas Bryson of Elkton,
the third victim of typhoid fever OF his
family, died on Wednesday night OF the
same disease after a long Illness
Another daughter Is reported quite i'll.
Evening journal., 1891-11-05
PENINSULA NEWS PARAGRAPHS.

Walnuts are unusually Plentiful in
Kent county.
The hosiery factory plant at Smyrna is
being enlarged
The crop Of turkeys 10 Kent county il
unusually large.
An epidemic Of truant has struck the
Smyrna schooloOys
Kenton town authorities would not let
the boys play any jokes.
The new depot at Cheswold, Kent
county, Is about completed.
James D. Wright has bought the
Thomas Attix house In KsntOn for 81 800
A movement is on foot at OheswOld tc
build new church. $1,000 has already
been subscribed.
The George w. Buchanan farm, thirty
six acres, near Smyrna. has been bought
by Samuel Armstrong and Mrs. Annie
NJ Armstrong. The price paid was $3.50
Evening journal., 1891-11-05
GRAND =: OPENING
AND DISPLA
Our New Upholstery Department
Monday, November, 9th 1891.

CEEING THAT OUR rapidly growing city demands
- frstclass Upholstery department, that
the above date open for inspection depart
in charge of prominent Philadelphia
decorator and upholstery manager. We intend the
department rank among the finest found the larger cities
Our attention will be given all the details from the smallest
furnishing the finest decorations and materials to be found
Our well selected will embrace Lace CuaiHs Che
mile Curtains Upholstery materials Decorations End Hang
ngS and thousands of dollars being invested you may
well look for the revelations you to We invite yos
to CALL Monday, November 9TH
Evening journal., 1891-11-05
viii Oo.t : small Fortnns.

The house boat which was recently
launched from the shipyard of the Pussy
and Jones Company, and is being built
for Pierre Lorillard of New York, will
cost $40 900 when completed, and sh,
will be used In Southern waters for FISH
ing and cunning excursions.
Evening journal., 1891-11-05
A Me-ohaut Struck with : Brick.

ELKroN, Md, Nov 5.-Captain Viii.
liam B. Really, provision dealer In
Elkton, had his skull fractured this
morning by 8 brick-bat thrown at him
as he was opening his store. Joseph
Deamon of Charlestown, was arrested !,
charged with the assault. Really is con
sidered dangerously wounded.
Evening journal., 1891-11-05

II you havs disease In the eye 20 to a
reliable ocul'st and pay. If you have
any defective vision go TO reliable
optician. Persons who advertise them
selves as physicians and opticians free are
quaeks and do not understand either
business Prof. Well. reliable optie!an,
No 305 Market street.
Evening journal., 1891-11-05

CHRsTERTowE, Nd, Nov. 5.-Colonel
Vannort, the Republican candidate for
governor, was taken quite sick on Wed
nesdsY morning, and has been in bed
since His defeat here 10 his own county
Is a severe disappointment TO him.
Evening journal., 1891-11-05

For Miller's Elastic Boiler and Steam
Pipe Covering. Address
]. w CARRIER,
P. o. Box No S97, Wilmington, Del
This Is the best and most durable Fire
and Water Proof Covering for boilers
and steam pipes It has no odor and
when applied to the hot air or steam
pipes will keep your cellar cool and your
house warm, making an Increase Of one
third TO one-half the heat formerly OBJ
tanned. Address orders or send for cir
culars for this cosering to
&. s. MILLER,
P. o. Box 90, Wilmington, Del.
Evening journal., 1891-11-05

The steam tug Rather which went
ashore at the Delaware Break water, is
rapidly becoming hopeless wreck Her
machinery will probably be saved, but
the hull will be total loss.
Evening journal., 1891-11-05
A Senatorial Candidate.

Thomas s. Doud is spoken Of as the
possible Democratic senatorial nominee
to succeed Speaker John p. Donahoe.
whoss term has expired.
Evening journal., 1891-11-05
EIevsnth yyA,d shoo s,ors.

Hugh Ward. keeps boot aud
shoe store at Seventh and Orange streets.
He recently swung out 4 sign, which Is
attracting considerable attention. The
man who lettered the sign forgot to cross
the initial letter II, and 1t reads as fol.
Evening journal., 1891-11-05
II WARD
"


What makes IL more amusing Is the
fact that this store l. Ia the Bloody
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-24

A Duskv Maiden became Woariod Of RI, ,,,
Attempted To- End Her Existenoe.
The old story of love unrequifed ~,
without an aim and solace sought in ovsrlssti,,
sleep was repeated at ~ north Seventh sl,s,,
Yesterday afternoon. Louisa Will,ams
young mulatto girl Of rather preposae.s,,
looks, fabout twenty years II age, took lauie
mum for tho purpose Of ending her lie A
lover. upon whom sho expended al hes
ardent affections. after season II tend,
attentions transferred his love b. anotbe,
Iouisa lost interest In the pleasure,
Of life and for several days had eaten spar.rg'
and slept bnt little. Her light-Ome hes-,
changed 10 heayiness and a settled f1oar
oholy. Yesterday afternoon with suicidal In.
tentshe purchased an ounce bottle o. a1d.
nun aud returned homo % take /,
but c0lorcd man on tho lot. .ho
from her manner or same word spoken
suspicioned her purpose, took tho bottle
from her. With determination worthy II
q better cause she awaited her opportunity
and with common tumbler visited the drg5
store Of DR.. =. 7. Reeve and procured 4
half ounce Of tho fatal drug which
she found opportunity - swallow %
her return. When found by 81 old
cOlored woman about o'clock she was IN hcf
room IN heavy sleep Dr. i. J.. StEaitol,
who lives Just opposite on Seventh street,
was called and by the use 81 emetlcs. anti.
dotes and ssimulants succeeded IN rekintAne
the dying spark, and the unhappy CIR. vas
relieved from her porlous condition. Al 10
O'Clock last night she was out Of danger.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-24
T,1E sraRIEs WILL CASE.

The admission Of Mr. Searles. in the course
of his testimony in the will case now being
tried at Salem, Massachusetts,. that the pro-
position Of marriage came from Mrs. Searies,
and that he asked for several years to con
slider his decision, will strike great many
persons with surprise That Mrs. Sesrles
should have first suggested the idea of mar
riage docs not seem so strange as that Mr..
Searles should have required so much
time for deliberation. Mrs. Searles was at
least twenty years older than the man to whom
she wished 10 unite herself. and was in pos
session Of o fortune Of thirty millions. She no
doubt recognized that these two facts would
have discouraged any advances on the part of
Mr.. Searles even if he had felt disposed to
make them, and being a sensible and practi-
cal woman, who liked 10 have her own way,
che cut the knot by proposing to him.
Under tho circumstances, there was no i'm
propriety or immodesty in her taking the mi
tatiye. and many men would not be displeased
10 see the example which she has set initiated
in their instances by ladies Of equal eligibility.
The hesitation Of Mr.. Searles under the
trying circumstances in which he was placed
by the necessity of either accepting or reius-
ing an accomplished woman who enjoyed
fortune Of thirty millions, places him in
light so seli-denying that he must hereafter
be regarded as something of hero, although
he finally decided to conform to Mrs. Hop
kins' wishes.
So far as any conclusion can be drawn from
the testimony which has been delivered in
tho case up to tho present time. the impress
sion made by Mr. Searles is highly favorable
10 him. He seems 10 DO man Of cultivated
tastes yet simple and unostentatious life This
Is curiously illustrated in his confession 10 one
Of his servants that the finest cooking he had
ever known was that Of his mother in the
days of their poverty, and that he preferred
the plain old homestead in which he was
born to the magnificent palace which his wife
has devised to him.
As between the two men--onc tho husband
the other the adopted son of the testatrix-
the sympathy Of the spectator leans rather
towards the man Of quiet life, refined feeling
and cultivated tastes than towards the
bumptious, self-assertiye Tim. whose head
according to his superior officer in the
Southern Pacific Railroad Company, C. T.
Huntington, q shrewd Judge of men, was
turned by the libeiality of Mrs. Hopkins at
the time that he stood highest IN her favor.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-24
NEW OKLAHOMA STRIP.

Nowhere in the civilized world except in
the United States, could such a scene be en-
acted as that which occurred on Tuesday
when about eight hundred thousand acres in
Oklahoma were thrown open for settlement.
This land belonged to the Sacs and Foxes,
the Iowas and the Pottawattomies, tribes
which had long held it under a title from the
Government. In the cession which they made
of il 20 the United States, with view to its
being divided into homestesds, the Indians
retained a certain portion. each buck being
permitted to select quarter section and hav-
ing the additional privilege extended 10 him
of picking out one hundred and sixty acres IN
the most desirable parts Of the country
thrown open to general settlement The
land held by the Indians. however, cannot be
sold for twent~ Eve years but during that
length Of time it is exempt from taxation.
For 100000 acres it is estimated that there
were at least 1900 boomers, two-thirds Of
whom were disappointed in the scramble for
homesteads These boomers appear 10 have
consisted Of the representatives OF every class
to be found in the West and Southwest Ac-
cording to the Chicago Inter-0cean. if
composite picture had been taken
Of them the result would have been
young man with a harvest field
complexion and white felt hat drawn down
so as to bend TO his ears" Every boomer had
pistol sticking from his pocket, which he
was prepared to use upon very small provo
cation. As this fact was fully recognized by
his companions there were fewer brOils than
would have been expected when the deter
mined spirit Of the crowd was recalled.
1t is not sn uninteresting incident TO note
that the principal casualty which occurred
before the order was given to cross the line
happened to q woman, who was shot by an
officer after she had made desperate effort
TO take his life.
The anticipation Of trouble between the
negro boomers and the cowboys vanished
without being realized. their threats against
each other and free handling Of dangerous
weapons proving to be nero braggadoco
The sympathies of the Indians were strongly
on the side If the cowboys. and if they had
been permitted 10 have their own way would
have forbidden the entrance OF the black set
tiers
The new strip is not considered to be as fer
tile as the first that was thrown open, much
of il being described as too poor to afford
anything but scsnty subsistence to the set
tiers. With a poor soil and mixed clsss
taking up the homesteads. the future of tho
strip cannot be considered TO DO very bright
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-24

james Ryan colored preacher, Mailing
from Floyd county. was committed % the jail
OF Carroll county Wednesday for stealing q
horse from Mrs Lucy GOad The evidence
against him is conclusive.
Carpenters repairing the WcOmicO Metho-
dist Protestant church in Nortumberaud
county found the following notice written
on the inside of tho pulpit after IL was torn
away. John r. Wild built this pulpit John
Whitemmsh i. f. Wild. William Moylon and
Adam Shaeflcr. house carpenters Il Bllt-
more. Md, March nc, CO. ~ finished this
pulpit. to-day being the same day on which
Hazlett and Stevens were hung At Charles
town. Va"
stafford county is exbited over the rich
gold developments on the Horse Pen Run
Mine. owned by Philadelphia capitalist
They have recently begun % deyelopit. The
orc is abundant. and is said % he tho richest
ever struck IN this section.
T. Campbell. Of Smyth county. was arrested
Saturday by John ia st Tor selling liquor ca
the 'moonshne" plan. The warrant for te
arrest has been out since 1882
Tho remains of e1-Secretary-of- state II. 5.
Walker. who died suddenly n Philadelphia
Saturday. We're laid 10 rest Ia Spring Hi
cemetery, Charleston. W. Va, Tuesday morn
ing.
Tho Virginia sidoof Bristol now has about
four miles of granolithic payements. tgI
have seven when al rs completed.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-24

without the very clever and youthful trina
formation dancer, Mile. Bertoto. the seven
agile acrobats and fhe four graceful SKIRT
dancers al Of whom made their appearance
for the first time in the third act. 'kaianka'
last night would have been featureless and
dull. The first two acts are without, except
the funny business" Of that well-knoWn
pantomimist. Ravel, dozen incidents that
would serve 20 amuso A very large and
fashionable audience was present. lt bad
been attracted by the extensive heroIding
that the play had been given. Their antlci.
pations were scarcely realized and most ot
them were disappointed. The scenery used
IS very handsome but it seemed difficult to
work. The Fairy Queen Is not queenly ana
She could. not sing well. IT i.er.-
zehubs dsughteTs-six IN number, according
10 tho programme came with the troupe
they did not appear The cast is evidently
very different from that which presented tho
play ina tho North. whero u was go we'll TO-
ceiyed. There are only about fourteen poo
plo in the present company Tho piece IS
without offensive features. 10 will hold the
Theatre boards for the rest Of the week.
Throughout the performance disorder
reigued Ia tho peanut gallery. 10 would
not be- a bad idea for the police authorities 70
send au officer OF two there O. hold the rough
element under rein instead Of letting them go
into the choicer parts Of tho house 70 onloY
the performance.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-24
TIE GrRmAN CELERRATIoN.

The celebration yesterday by our German
fellow citizens Of the anniversaries OF the in
teresting events which were commemorated
was marked by all those genial and patri-
otto characteristics for which the German ma
ture Is as famous when transplanted TO other
countries as It is in the atmosphere of the faith
erland. The occasion was most brilliant
and attractive one. not only TO those IN whose
minds memories OF their native soil hey n
the sea were revived. but 10 those who cam,t o
participate simply as guests and spectators.
1t IS a cause for sincere congratulation III {
these celebrations are increasing in dstinc-
ton at every succeeding anniversary, showing
not only the unrelaxed interest of our Ger
man population. but also that impor-
tant additions are being made 20
that population every year from abroad.
The more warmly these occasions are
eommemorated and the brighter the
associations and recolections Of race are
kept, the deeper will DO the loyalty of our
citizens OF German birth 10 their adopted
country. May they grow in number in the
community. aud may their future celebrations
OF the same anniversaries be marked by an
ever increasing tenderness and enthusiasm
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-24

Meetings This Evsning-Tbe Expert Flee
trlciau L. Here and VIM Testify.

Meetings This Tvsning-Tbe Expert Flee.
trlcian Il Here and VIM Testify.
The Committee on 81 Johns Buryiug
Ground will meet IN the Council chamber %.
day at ESQ =. NJ. and transact such business
"A may come before them.
The Committee on Second Market viii holl
their regular meeting in the Council chamber
today Mt I. NJ.
The Committee on wator have been called
b. meet this evening 40 o'clock IN The Coun-
ell chamber
The Committee on Streets will hold
special meeting at 80 O'clock this eyen'ng W
the chancery courtroom. Some time ago No
committed decided that Colonel Cutslav
should invite an expert electrician from tho
North t. come hero 10 examine the motors e
the different elcctic cars In this city IN regard
SO necessary repairs and improvement 70
lessen tie noso of the cars while IN motion
the Richmond Railway and Electric COmpanY
10 pay the expenses of tho export.
For several days past Dir. I. +. ldell. "a
expert electrician from New York has been
In this city. and ne viii appear before tho
Committee on Streets this evening 60 present
his report.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-24
the Public schools.

Superintendent W. +. Fox has igsued an
official order for tho opening Of the public
schools on Monday September 18th.
Children who were in attendance during
the last session viii report Tor enrolment at
3 O'clock on Monday morning and aii new
scholars viii present themselves for enroll
mont on Tuesday morning at the same hour
Tho principals viii meet 40 the High School
NJ o O'Clock A. II. 0n Friday. 25th, md the
white regular reserve teachers will meet 1t
10 o'clock at the same place.
The regular and reserve teachers OF Tho
colored schools viii meet % the same place 1t
noon.
The night school for boys will be opened
at Elba on Thursday. October LIST, at 750 r
NJ. The other night schools will meet ~ tho
Springfield and Nicholson buildings.
All parents desiring 20 enter children are
requested % accompany them and make ~,
rangemonts with the principal.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-24
Property transfers.

Cifg Of Richmond. Virginia r. Chaplin 70
G. @. Chaplin, 80 feet on Graham street, south
east corner Catherine, 3 500
Robert E. Morriss, Jr., TO 9. ". Morriss. &c
feet on west side Seventh street between
Clay and Leigh. subject to deed of trust for
sl.125, 81 500.
Hgnr1co Coimty.-E. A. Cotlin and Thomas
d. Newell, 10 John Amrhein, lot %, Robin
Park SlG0.
Mary l.. and A. T. Hamill 10 w. H. Down
ing, - acres on road leading 10 Hanover, sub
iect 70 deed Of trust Of s64G.G7. $1,000.
Annie =. Jones trustee 20 Amelia J.. Full
Ter. 30 feet on south side Floyd street S3O0.
North Side Land Company 20 Willie q.
PilhntOn. lot in square H. Chestnut Hill.
$500
w. @. Pikinton % J. J. Hawkes.. lot in
square II. Chestnut Hill, 5000
John II. Shurm 30 James Mantle. f95 Gs7-
LOCO acres on Williamsburg turnpike,
e. $685. ST.