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Evening journal., 1891-12-02
whats the srambio Is For.
Lee lxAMINlNe coMMlrTes.
Judge Grubb A Appoints Andrew g. wn
soH, Henry baird Aua Thomas dol
comb


Judge Grubb Appoints Andrew G. win.
soH, Henry Baird asa Thomas aoi
comb
Judge ! G Grubb this morning ap
pointed Andrew s. Wilson, Henry Baird
and Thomas Bolcomb as the committee
under the Five Commissioners Act 90
inspect the books aud accounts OF the
county controller, county treasurer and
receiver OF taxes, and make reports TO
him for publication.
This committee is appointed by Judge
|. @ Grubb pursuant 10 section xxiii Of
tie act In relation 10 the Levy Coart, as
fellows;
That In the month Of December IN
each year 1t shall be the duty Of Size AS
sociate Judge Of the Superior Court. resi-
dent Ia the county Of New Castle. to ap-
point a COMMITTEES Of three freeholders OF
New Castle county, who shall inspect the
books aud accounts OF the county
comptroller and receiver Of taxes and
county treasurer and make report under
oath TO the said judge, who shall cause
the same to be published once
each week for three weeks in two
OF the daily newspapers OF the
city Of Wilmington a. the expense OF
the county, aud the said committee shall
receive as compensation for their service
the sum Of s. for each day in which
they shall be actually In such duty.
Andrew q wilson is a member OF the
Harlan and HellingswOrth Company and
is chairman Of the City Department Of
Elections
Henry Baird is the cashier OF the
National Bank OF Delaware and brother
Of Charles Baird, president OF the Board
Of Education he Is about As years
old. In politics he Is q
Republican, but has never been an active
worker for the party. Several men who
heard OF the appointment this afternoon
said better one could not have been
made
Thomas Holcomb Is n resident OF New
Castle hundred. ana was the recorder o.
deeds of Heu Castle county for w
terms He Is a member Of the Nev
Castle eounty bar and about 80 year
old
Judge Grubb sent the appointments I,
Mr. Wilson in the first mail this morninl
and Mr.. Wilson will call q meeting o.
the committee at an early date.
Evening journal., 1891-12-02
A Rector Tor rwenty.sve Yearn

Rv. T Gardiner Litisll was rendered
n reception by his congregation In st..
Johns Church last night The occasion
was to celebrate the twenty hfth auni-
versary Of his rectorate at that church.
Bishop Coleman, Rev. 3. r. HOtchins,
Revs Il Ashton Henry Of Trinity, P. B.
Of Chrlstiana hundred aud V q BerghanE
of Calvary and n. TatnRll Warner
made addresses. Isaac s Elliott, on be.
half Of the congregation, presented 4
handsome gold watch to Or. I.ltteil
superintendent Richards OF the Sunday
school also presented TO him an Original
design Of ST. Johns ghurch and Wig
nettes Of Christ and St. John.i
Evening journal., 1891-12-02
sarnrnlr Iriurna nrnKInk.

John Lohani. farmer living on the
Spencer Ray farm between here
aud New Castle, was severely
hurt this afternoon. he was stand
ing along side OF his wagon at Fourth and
Orange street, when a negro lad passed
by leading two horses. Just as the
horses got opposite Mr. Lohand
gne horse kicked him on the spine
He was taken to the saloon on the cor.
ner and remedies administered. The
horse left the mark OF his shoe on Mr..
Lofiand's bHed.
Evening journal., 1891-12-02
rs Advance order and morality.

A meeting for the advancement of
order and morality and for = limitation.
If possible, of the number of saloons will
be held in the Opera House on December
10 Mayor Wiley will preside. The
Opera House orchestra win render several
choice selections, and a number of vocal
lists will also participate Among the
speakers expected 80 be present are Dis
trict Attorney Graham of Philadelphia,
James Campbell founder of the T. A. B.
societies of Philsdelphis Robert Graham
of New York and Rev. d. j. Flysn of
this city.
Evening journal., 1891-12-02
LEMON xLrxrR.

Pleasant, E;esant, Reliable.
For biliousness and constipation, take
Lemon Elixir,
For feyers, chills and malaria, take
Lemon Elixir.
FOR sleeplessness, nervousness and pal
pitation OF the heart, take Lemon elixir.
For indigestion and foul stomach, take
Lemon Elixir.
For all sick and nervous headaches,
take Lemon Elixir.
Ladies, for natural and thorough or
ganic regulation. take Lemon Elixir.
DR.. hozley's Lemon Elixir will not fail
you In any Of the above named diseases,
all OF which arise from q torpid or dis
eased liver, stomach, kidneys or bowels.
Prepared only by DR.. Il. M0zLBY. At
ianta, da. Doc and 81 per bottle, at drug
gists.
Evening journal., 1891-12-02
nnn,h ora aWsll.Kn.un ro.nrMan.

John ]. Leary. a wel-known young
man of Avondsle died at his fathers
home in that town yesterday Dennis +.
Leary Of this city is = brother Of the
deceased. The funera. will be held on
Saturday morning at 9 o'clock. High
mass will be srid at the West Grove
Church, and interment will be made in
the cemetery there.
Evening journal., 1891-12-02
Jadge Houston Sick.

Judge Houston was taken suddenly III
at 10. 40 o'clock this afternoon, while on
the bench. he went to his room, where lis
brother, who Is a doctor and constant
companion. is attending him. Chief
Justice conegys has been quite i'll end
this leaves Judge Cullen alone on the
haneh
Evening journal., 1891-12-02
s. Q .etarg Tracey Here

Secretary Tracey passed through this
city this morning in a special enroute for
Philadelphia, where he win witness the
lauach of the new gun boat City of New
York, st Cramps ship yard Senator Hig-
gins joined him at the P, w. & B.
station.
Evening journal., 1891-12-02
Aoaflemv ofMnslo.

OF Whallen a Martell's Mlnstrels which
will play At the Academy Of Music for
the rest Of the week. beginning to-mor-
row, an exchange says: Standing room
WAS at premium 10 witness Whalien h
hartelfs mammoth COMPANY at both the
matinee and evening performances. The
program was one Of unusual merit Of the
variety class, and gave perfect sRtisfae.
tiOn.
Evening journal., 1891-12-02
Probably Fatally Tpiured

The little 2-year old daughter Of vii
liam STRAIT ton fell down the cellar stairs
at its parents home at Edge Moor
yesterday and received injuries which
will probably terminate in death The
childs skHll was fractured DR.. w. w.
Mann Of this city, is the attending physi-
ctau
Evening journal., 1891-12-02
The calman Dnmarsd.

Word has been received In this city
that the house boat Caiman, lately built
by the Pusey aud Jones Company for
Pierre Lorlllsrd Of New York, had
been damaged on the way to Norfolk A
man has been sent from this city TO
make the necessary rspairs
Evening journal., 1891-12-02

Etheridge. She was very comfortable I;
that her niece was very kind and treated
her like baby. Thought she waR per
feetly capable Of making a will Mr.
Hilles read an extract from her evidense
before the register OF wills, in which she
said she had not. The witness smiled
and said she had changed ber mind aa
she now had better idea Of she mental
capacity required so make will.
Laughter.
Voiss FroHa nnxIanS.
Mrs. Elizabeth Worrald, an English
woman, testified that she had known
mrs Bennett for 80 years, aud never
saw her brighter mentally than during
the last week Of her life The deceased
told her that there had beBn a good
deal Of trouble over her property and
she had willed IL all TO her niees.
She said she did not want to see the
Pyles any more The witness was sur
pfised. Mrs. Bennet spoke very highly
Of her nlece's fidelity to her
whats the sramblc is For.
Mr.. Nields recalled William j. Fisher
and questioned him regarding Mrs Ben
nett's property. He sOid In substance
The three houses IN this city are worth
about $7 0G0 she has three per cent.
Delaware City bonds. $500 each. which !
do not believe would bring their face
value on account cf the low rate OF Ia.
terest. OF the house ia Trenton, N j..
! do not know anything. When Mrs.
Bennett was in Trenton she had 500 "a
$500 In cash.
Court took recess urtil 2 80 o'clock
Evening journal., 1891-12-02
MIL. Mnk.

The place to get one quart or Gfty
quarts Of milk is at POrter's, corner
Seventh and Madison streets Satisfac-
tion guaranteed or money refunded De-
liVered or sold at store. Telephone, GAL.
Evening journal., 1891-12-02
No Autho1ltr to I..us BOND.

II is claimed that the laws do not give
the Levy Court the right to issue bonds
to raise money, to bridge the Brandy
wine, as it will create a floating debt ex-
ceeding $40. 600.
Evening journal., 1891-12-02
Pension Ronrhars

Quarterly pension vouchers carefully
executed by Thomas R. Lslly, Notary
Public, No 800 Market street.
Evening journal., 1891-12-02
Clearinr aoase.

The exchanges Of the Wilmington banks
al the clearing house to-day were Total
1852, $50 80: balance. S39.e4l.Ss.
Evening journal., 1891-12-02
PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS.

Mrs Frank NJ Stevens Of EIizsbft th,
N. j., is visiting her father, s. A. Price,
on Washington street.
Evening journal., 1891-12-02
LRMoNlHnr nRnp.

Cures all Coughs, Colds, Hoarssness.
Sore Threat, Bronchitis, Hemorrhnges
and all throat and lang diseases. Ele-
giant and reliable.
20 cents at druggists. Prepared only
by DR. 4 M0Eley. Atlanta Ga.
Evening journal., 1891-12-02

Governor Chase of Indiana is a Camp
b lite preacher,
Evening journal., 1891-12-02
prLp WANrRn.


WANTED. - A PATKNT IRONER.
Steady work American La ndry,
\ o. COZ West Ereut street,s
Evening journal., 1891-12-02

have known Mrs Bennett for many years.
We were always very friendly. She
visited at oar house. We did net use
undue inhusnce. Mrs. Bennett went to
Trenton three timss-twice with my
husband and once with my daughter.
A fter Mrs. Bennett returned to King
street, this city, went to see her and
was refused by Mrs. Btheridge. l was
admitted to the parlor and we had q
stormy interview. / did not get to see
Mrs. Bennett.
The PIaIntIr rsstIfes.
Mrs. lSussDnah Etheridge took the
stand as the first witness for the will.
She testified to the making of the last
will Her statement was identical with
the statement made to the jury BY
Mr.. Nields. She disclaimed all
undue influence and said that her aunt
was perfectly conscious of what she was
doing when she made the last will.
Her Sen on the stand.
Leonard w. Rigby. son of the plaintiff
by former husband, told the court and
Jury Of the deceased living with his
mother in Trenton, N j., Chester, Pa +,
and this city. He said that his mother
treated her well. gave her the best of
attention, and never, to the best of his
knowledge. had she used undue Influence
In the making Of the last will.
Mrs Lottie Ainsworth said that she
visited Mrs. Bennett at No. 1902 King
street before Christmas. She found her
In the sitting room on a lounge. The
testatrix expressed herself as being over
ioyed at having found her niece and hav
ing some one to lean on in ber old age.
She then spoke very intelligently and
seemed as bright 20 shs b d ever known
her.
Mrs. Huldah Aiusworth said that she
had known the teststrix for eighteen
years, Saw her under the care Of Mrs.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-08-15
prpEs OF THE sWIyDLER MORTIMER!

Chicago. Aug. 14.-Postofice Inspector Stewart va
in receipt Of many letters to-day which showed tha'
the National Capital savings Building and Loan AS
sociation was even greater swindle than at nrst
supnosed. Daniel Kouns, of Leeds, Iowa, farmer
writes that not only did the association succeed IN
getting him TO purchase stock but it got the deed 10
IDS farm as Well
A man in Lewstown, PENN representing large
number of people who formed syndicate TO purchase
shares in the association, writes that the syndicate
invested in Aftytwo shares, which were paid Tor IN
full. q Before investing, however, says the Lewis
town man. we were very cautious and went TO the
tOr-General, who looked up the hcorporauoh
papers Of the association and Endorsed It highly
Another victim F. r. Muse, In Pleasantviue, ky-'
saws he was the agent Of the association and sent large
sums TO Mortimer which he collected from subscribers
10 the stock For this he is individually responsible
and is a ruined man the investors demand me
return of their money. Several dispatches were re-
cetved from people In Georgia and Alabama requesting
that the money they sent be returned to them.
I. F. Mortimer the abscondng manager. the au-
charities have discovered, has escaped to Canada Ills
Sher also an officer Of the association has not been
heard from.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-08-15
HIS SONS ARE NOW his GUARDIANS.
JOSEPH BATTINs GIFTS TO THE FAITH CURE
PEOPLE MAY BE STOPPED.

JOSEPH BATUNs GIFTS TO THE FAITH CURE
PEOPLE MAY BE STOPPED.
Joseph Battin. the aged Elizabeth. y. J.. Faith
curst,' who who has left Instantly 10 live among this
religious sect and has given the Fathcure people much
valuable property has been checked in his gifts By the
selection Of his two sons Lambert b.. of Elizabeth
and sylvester 8. OF Newark guardians 10 manage
his affairs. This step has been quietly effected
that few persons except those directly interested
knew anything about IT, II only this week that
the fact leaked out that all debts contracted by Mt
Battin In connection with his extensive property hold
ings at Elizabeth were being paid not BY his lnd-
vidual check heretofore, but by checks signed by
his two sons. acting as their fathers guardians How
this arrangement was brought about the family de
cnes TO say and In fact they assert that nothing has
been done In the matter.
Mr.. Batt.n who is eighty-four years Old is now at
Saratoga with branch Of the Faithcurists lie IS ac-
companied By the Rev. Mr.. simpson, the Faith-cure
leader who has been the recipient Of valu-
able douatiOzs from Mr. Bsttin lie gave Mr..
simpson a deed for property worth $20.-
600 in Elizabeth. and a brownstOne house
in Fifth ave. this city worth $50 900. Notwlthstand
ing these gifts Mr.. Bdttln has siN the Of $500
600 In money and real estate 10 his credit 1t the
fear that the F,Ath-cursts would absorb the bulk
OF this that at last compelled the hdrs to take some
action 10 restrain their father.
As Mr. Battin lives in the Berachah Home for Rest
and Healing In this city. legal proceedings had to BE-
Instituted In this State to show that he was Of un
sound mind. Before the issue could be tired 1t /;
said that Mr. Latin permitted his sons 10 be ap
pointed as coexecutors with him, although they
really will hcnceforth manage his affairs The
family Is averse to newspaper publicity Lamber
B. Batn sad yesterday that there was nothing in the
report that his father 10 be put under restraint
and denied that any legal proceedings had been taleI
in the matter A check. however. bearing his nam
and his brothers. as guardians for his father a
thai moment in the vault Of an adjacent bank H
said that there was absolutely nothing neH in tn
case and that steps had been taken or ver
ever contemplated by members of the family loOkin
toward stopping his fathers lavish gifts to the Faith
curists.. .-., . =, .
1t was learned from trustworthy source that
and that thew were actng under his advice. NJ
latin Is vigorous in mind and body, and has ST
children living, three sons and three daughters
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-08-15
CArHoLIc PRIESrs IN CHA

Chicago. Aug. IA (SpeeiaD-" II ii were not for the
presence OF the Catholic priests In China the mission
aries there would not be moested7 said the Rev ". T.
B0nnen to-day, who has Just returned from China,
where for five years he was engaged in religious work.
There are many Catholic priests from France doing
missionary work in China he said and ever since
the treaty OF Tonquin was made between France and
the Chinese Empire there has been dissatisfied feeling
among the masses. The provisions Of the treaty
:, distasteful 70 the class Of Mongolans known a.
the Pure Chinese Chat they at started in to
massacre the French Roman Catholic priests, and
during the promiscuous killing the missionaries Of all
denominations suffered The aim Of the revolutlouists
there is 10 overthrow the Tartar dynasty aud establish
a Pure Chinese dynasty. and a. the French have be-
come influential In China since the TOnQuin treaty. the
priests from France taking hand IN the political
affairs of the Empire. II q fatal move on their
paFt for a. soon a. the Pure Chinese saw the priests
were taking sides with the Tartar dynasty they set
about TO kill few OF them of, and indsermlnate
billing was the result Missionary work in China
has been increasing rapidly during the last year and
the results have been fatterng II is to be regretted
that ANYTHING should have up TO retard the
good work Had the Catholics kept away from tie
politioal affairs of the Empire and attended strictly
IN their religious work there would not have been
any bIoodshed In the ranks of the missionaries. At
Dresent i'm China there 1900 missionaries, II there
has MOI been any Wholesale killing during the last
few weeks and 10000 converts
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-08-15

are like St. Louis Sunday school of ten young men
who were asked whether they would vote for any ~"
which undoubtedly would benefit nine-tenths OF tno
country but njure their tenth Every one repieu
no. They would vote for the law that helped their
tenth Of the country. though IL than equally III
jured the rest We also need sympathy with the wage
Garner. Little progress in any reform be secured
A. long has the spirit OF certain prominent Balu
moreans who refused 70 allow any appeas by the prom
lneut Johns Hopkins professor To the workingmen Oh
that city favor Of Civil Service reform when that was
rot long an issue there. The assigned was
that victory could not be secured without panderng
10 the wOrkingmen's vote, Il was not desired The
greatest demands Of ethics to-day in social reform are
the vast improvement Of school facilities and the
enforcement Of stringent compulsory education
throughout the school year for all children under fifteen
and a great restriction of Immigration
H. II. Regain. of syracuse. delivered fine lecture
tonight "A Trip to Alaska illustrated by a
stereOptiCOn
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-08-15

New-York: the Rev. Mr.. Douglass. Of scotland: Mrs.
Grace Weiser Davis, and others Mr.. and Ms John
j. Lowe and Miss Grace Updegrar furnished delight
ful mnsic The addresses were full Of fervor and OF
earnest appeal.
Tomorrow the Womans Foreign Missionary society
viii hold It's nineteenth anniversary. Addresses will
Miss Rose A. Bower. Of Africa; Miss NJ A. Layton Of
the Deaeonness Home. New-York. and Miss Fannie
sparks Of India. missionary love feast will be con
Quoted by the Rev. Dr. stokes.
The students and alumni OF Pennington Seminary
have made extensive arrangements for their second
annual seaside reunion and banquet TO be held next
Monday evening at the National Hotel Many alumni
Of this famous school are expected TO be In attendance
Among the speakers az the banquet win be Willis
Fletcher Johnson, Of New York the president Of the
Alumni Association: General james r. Rushing. Of
Trenton; A. 4. Higgins, VI Alanasquan J. Towney
Crane Colonel william SldTm, Of Trenton: the Rev.
Dr. Thomas llanlon, the president CT the seminary.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-08-15
TO OPEN THE PEOPLES B4THS.
THE HANDSOME BUILDING IN CENTRE MARKET
PLACE CoMPLETED-oNLY A NOMINAL
PRICE WILL RE CHARGED.

PLACE CoMPLETED-ONLY NOMINAL
PRICE WILL BE CHARGED.
In Centre Market Place building has Just been
completed which doesn't look IL it belonged there
with its arched doors, handsome light eolored DITCH
and terra-cotta front, and dainty ornamental TOOL
1t would appear perfectly suitable for Fifth,ve or
broadway, and the interior more than bears out Tue
promise Of the exterior over the front the words
Peoples Baths are set in raised stonework
The building IS the result OF a meeting held last
winter at the house OF John Patton president OF the
NewYorh Association for Improving the Condition OF
the Poor. Besides members OF that association. there
we're present representatives Of the Charity Orsaniza
ton Society, the New-York City Mission and Tract
society, the Protestant Episcopal City Mission, the
Society for Prevention of Cruelty TO Children ST. Johns
Guild and the New York Academy Of Medicine.
They decided that there were enough prayer meeuhss'
dispensares. etc, and that what really necessity
was place where the workingman could get regular
bathing facilities for himself and his family, ana olst
Mr. rat6ns society should undertake the work. The
New York City Mission society gave lease on the lot
No Centre Market Place for twelve years TOT
merely nominal The sum Of $4,000 was SUD
scrlbed at once as follows Miss Caroline Phelps stokes
"a 900: Miss Helen 7. Barney, $4,000; William D.
sloane 81 600: Miss Phebe A. Thorne $3.50; Charles
Lauier $3.50; Mrs. Anna woerlshofer, 300 Inc
balance needed about 81 OO0 was contributed oy lhe
Association for Improving the COndluOn Oi inc FOor
The building will be formally opened on Monday.
The charge for bath will be cents. For this sum
tbe batber is furnished with towel and soap, and has
the use of a bathroom for a certain length Of time
II is the desire Of the association to make all VINO use
the baths feel that there is charity about the thing
with ts object in view the charge of cents has been
fixed and for the reason the structure was made
nc handsome and comfortable as any OF the uptown
boths II Is finished throughout with white enameed
brick slate and brass work. There are eighteen bath
rooms fitted with showers, sprays and douches' On
ono ido are tse womens compartments, on the other
those Of the men. There also five rooms fitted
With bathtubs The building IS lighted by great SKY
ut overhead and the IS supplied by an artesen
we'll which viii supply $4,000 gallons day. besides
the croton water A blower in the engine room AID.
in keeping up circulation Of hot cir In winter ana
cool fresh air In summer The building VIII Dc open
from 6 a. m TO o p. m. on week Gays anG Toni
q a m 10 ; q. N. on sundays. II IS uuUetly hOn ~
oectaran and letters Of commendaton have been re
ceiyed from Roman Catholics Epfscopanans PResDy-
tertans and members Of many Other denoninaIlols
M cC,rnrnittee the chairman of which, william -.
I Inc has doe great deal toward furthertng the
Sae has issued Invitations 10 the opening on Mon'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-08-15
DID THE AGENCY HURT HIS DCsNEss'

Clarence F. Winterton. of No. 132 West Tweirthsts
,,,,,t and produce merchant Of No. 90 Park Place,
NeuYork has begun suit in the supreme Court aganss
r. G. Dun & Co.. the mercantile agency, for S2Sooo
damages for libel Mrs wintertOn alleges thai IN ono
OF the slips which the firm issues IN addition 10 the
regular book OF GnnUcial ratings and weekly hs's "a
busipess failures. the firm sent notice widely through
the south and West that he had gone out OF
AS result of this statement his business began TO
all o and producers who had formerly sent him their
crons stopped doing So On inquiry he learned that
thew had accepted Dun Co.'S statement as true ana
thinking him no longer in business had sent ther
nroduce 10 other merchants This greatly injured his
Insness and the loss, he says wholly due TO tne
ALLEGED libel.