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Evening journal., 1891-09-17
MOO Wight SURPRISE PARTY.
A. j. McCauslAnd's Friends Enjoy an
Evening Ride on the Delaware.

A. j. McCausland's Friends Enjoy an
Evening Ride on the Delaware.
A pleasant moonlight river and sur
prise party rendered to a. q. McCGusland
was enjoyed by large number of his
friends on the Delaware last night. Mr.
McCausland had contemplated giving a
moonlight excursion to his friends, but
pressure of business interferred TIA his
plans The season being nearly over and
the party not having been given Mrs.
McC8usland ard Mrs Joshua Conner de-
cided to surprise him.
The steamer Christina was chartered
for the occasion, and boarded b. 100
cheerful pleasure seeking excursionists,
glad and anxions to enjoy a nights relax
The steamer left the King street wharf
at T. 40 o'clock and steamed up the river
as far as Lincoln Park. Here they re
turned and came down the Delaware to
Pennsgrove. where tue party disem-
parked, ana Mr. French gave them the
privilege of INDUCING in a dance, which
was kept up for two hours.
Re-em bHrkation was then made, and
the Christina steamed down TO Fort
Delaware, returned and arrived in this
city at H. 80 o'clock a. m. At the p, "
& B. station a number Of special street
cars in charge Of Captain Charles smith,
sssistant-snperiaue ndent of the Whining
ton City Railway Company were in wait
ing to transport the excursionists toward
their homes.
Music was furnished on board the
steamer by Hyatt's Orchestra, under
George E. Hyat;'s leadership Among
those present were thu following: Mr..
and Mrs Joshua Conner, Mr. and Mrs 5.
Hodgman, I d. Smith, Miss Nan Law
son, Harry Garrett, Mr. and Mrs Charles
Smith, Mr.. and Mrs Edward Martin. DR..
and Mrs. A. E. Franiz, Charles
B. Duhell, Mr.. and Mrs. A. d. Marks,
Mr.. and Mrs Ferris Giles, Mr.
aud Mrs. A. King, Mr.. and Mrs.
j. l.. Bertinette, MIR. and Mrs G j.
Hart, Frank Wooley, Mr. and Mrs. l..
A Bower, Mr.. and Mrs. S. L. Bower,
Mr. and Mrs. George Hollis, Harry
Bryan, George Hodgman, Miss Hodgmen,
Mr.. and Mrs. John w. Todd, Mr. and
Mrs Robert Morrow, William L.
Todd, Robert Baird, Smith Solar,
Mr.. and Mrs e. ]. Mulhausen,
Miss Nellie Blankin. Mr.. and Mrs.
William B Clerk, George s. Allmon,
Mr.. and Mrs Charles W. Gouert, Walter
aoeurt, Albert Mulhsusen, William
Lawton. Mr. and Mrs John W. Lawson.
Mr.. and Mrs q L. Wood, Miss Fannie
Matlack, Miss Charlie Smith, Parke
Postles, Miss Elsie Foord, Elmer Bye,
Miss Bair of Baltimore, Edgar M
Hopes, Mr.. and Mrs. Edmund P.
Moody, Albert Wood, Miss Anna
Wood, W. G. Murgatroyd. Miss Minnie
Lippincott, Joseph Mendinhall, w. A
Pratt, Mr.. and Mrs E B. Shurter, Mr.
and Mrs. Henry Baird DIR and Mrs
Winfield Scott, j. Barton Cheyney, Percy
Morrison, Miss BERTHE Rumfcrd, Calvin
Wisr, Mr. and Mrs James Price, Mr.. and
Mrs. James Bailey, T. J. Talley, Miss Ada
Long, Coatesville, Pa Miss Psttie. s. B
Cooling, Mr. and Mrs. McClament and
others
Evening journal., 1891-09-17
Rs UNION AT ANTltTAM.
Governor Res noIds, state officials and
Veterans OF tue first Delaware Rsgi-
ment or for the Battlefield.

Governor Reynolds, state Officials and
Veterans OF tue first Delaware Regi-
ment or for the Battlefield.
The celebration of the twenty ninth
anniversary of the battle OF Antietam,
one Of the greatet engagement, of the
civil war,is being held on the battlefield
to-day, and veterans from many parts OF
the country are there holding a reunion.
where some OF them twtnty-nine years
ago. fought and BLEED in defence Of prin
ciple which they risked their lives to de-
fend. The hero of that day was the
valiant George B. Mcclellan, one of the
greatest OF generals, but afterward sac
rifsed on account of his political, convic
lions.
The reunion will be under the auspices
of the Fifth Maryland Regiment, one
company of which was composed Of Della
wareans.
Yesterday the veterans of the Four
teenth Connecticut and One Hundred and
Eighth New York infantry moved on to
Sharpsburg. They were Joined there by
the Thirteenth Pennsylvania, and TO day
these regiments, who formed one brigade
Of the Federal Army, will join in the eel
ebrstion with the largest gathering Of
veterans that place has seen since the
war
Last night the Fourteenth Connecticut
built soldiers campfire Of logs and rails
on the Roulett Farm near the Bloody
Lane, one mile from Sharpsburg. and en-
tertained their brigade comrades with
songs and stories The speakers were
Chaplain Stevens Of Washington, Con-
gresham Charles A. Russell Of the
Third Connecticut District, Colonel
Boatch Of Middletown, Colonel Knowl
ton Of Bridgeport, Captain Townsend of
New Haven, and others.
To-day Governor Reynolds, Speakers
Donahoe and sirmaD, Secretary Marvel,
state Treasurer Burnite, Adjutant-
General Kart and General R. r. Kenny
started for AntietRm to attend the. re-
union. A large number Of veterans from
this city accompanied by Colonel Samuel
A. Macalister, who took part ia the bat
tie, and others, left this morning for the
scene. They will represent the First
Delaware Regiment, which took an i'm
port0nt part in the fight
Evening journal., 1891-09-17

U and |, the great laughing festival
will form the attraction at the Grand
Opera House for two nights, commencing
Monday evening next. John H. Kelly, the
star of the performances, is a true Hiber-
nian character Originality is impaired to
everything he does. and he is gifted with
dialect that is both rich and quaint.
The supporting company is one Of great
strength, including such noted comedy
delineators as Dutch Daily, the quaIn t
German comedian; Florrie West, an
English Importation from the Alamhsbia,
CJudon; George DENIM, late of the
Casino Opera Company; Adell Estee,
Harry Kelley, Flora Veldran, Charles r.
Walton, Lizzie Ennis, Josie and Ida
Fairbanks and Amy Angeles.
Evening journal., 1891-09-17
MARINE MATTERS.

The three-masted schooner Stein ar
rived at the Harlan and Holliugsworth
Oompsny's wharf yesterday and is IN
loading quantity Of lumber to-day.
The lighthouse schooner Winter
Qua tsrs arrived at Encch Moore
shipyard yesterday and will undergo
extensive repairs The Winter Quarters
Is No. 45, from the shoals Of Virginia.
The steamer Louis Pasteur, COM
msnded by Captain Tracey, arrived in
this city yesterday and stopped at
Enoch Moore's wharf. IL was
put upon the stocks TO day that its
bottom might be scraped and painted.
The Pastenr is 8 breakwgter and quar-
antine steamer, and Captain Tracey ex-
poets to be able to return next Monday
Evening journal., 1891-09-17
ROOF Rasa nd Croppies.

Three Of the four ponds in process Of
formation for the propagation OF FISH On
the old marsh known as latnall's
meadow, in the northern part Of Brandy
wine Park. are nearly completed and the
fourth will be built before winter Two
of then will be supplied with water by q
spring, the remainder with water from
the race. The ponds are Ave feet deep in
the centre, decreasing in depth toward
the sides. They will be used for skating
in winter. Rock bass and eroppies will
be placed in. The bass will be taken
from the ponds and rivers of Virginia
and the cKoppies brought hither from
Illinois The fish hatchery in the City
Mills will be in operation about the lat
ter part of December
Evening journal., 1891-09-17
A MAMMOTH pucn IS.
A Pear mat Weighs Sixteen Ounces.
Funeral OF atiss Hunter-A Farm sold
by the Sheriff.

Pea That Weighs Sixteen Ounces.
Funeral of Hiss Hunter-A Farm sold
by the Sheriff.
Special Correspondence EvRSINe JouRrAL
New CASTLE, September IL
Miss Mamie Hunter, the only daughter
of William j. Hunter will be buried this
afternoon in the M r. Churcbvard
Services will be held In the church at Q
o'clock, when the choir will render
special program of music
David Boulden, the merchant, is ex.
hibiting the largest pear that has grown
In Delaware this year 1t is of the
Duchess variety, splendidly developed
and weighs a posnd and a half. The
luscious specimen OF Delaware fruit
would almost fill quarter-peck measure
Moses: Frisby. colored, the alleged
fraudulent pension applicant. Who was
held Ia 81, 500 bail yesterday morning by
Commissioner Mseallieter for his APP
pearauce at the October term OF court,
WAS brought 20 the courtY Jail by Mar
shHl Mahaffy yesterday afternoon. Isaac
Anderson and William Andy are each in
jail for assisting Frisby to perpetrste the
fraud
The steamship pennland, which was
aground on the reef above this point, in
the Delaware, got of lsst evening and
passed down apparently unipjured
There will be no excursions from this
city next Sunday, the season for all the
river steamboats, hsviRg closed. The in
habitants will have to content themselves
with remaining ia the old town There
viii doubtless be large congregations In
all the churches. Rev e. Martindale
az the M. + Churdh, will receive into
the church all the practitioners who made
profession at the revival services last
winter The class will number ffty.
These will be taken into fall member
ship
A farm belonging to Samuel r., and
Sarah A. Roberts, near Red Lion village
was sold by Sheriff Simmons at the Gil.
pin House yesterday. John II. Rodney,
attorney, awas the purchaser, his bid
being $1,000.
Personal.
Miss Beatrice Coffmau has returned
from three-weeks' stay at the Lake
side,' Ocean Grove.
Miss Kate Mahoney Is rapidly re.
covering from her severe illness and will
soon be able to resume her duties In No.
8 school.
Mrs Annie &. Reed Jeff this morning
| for short visit in New York
Isaac g. Foster formerly time.keeper
at the Delaware Iron Works. but now
with the Baltimore aud Ohio Railroad
Company in Philadelphia. has been
visiting his many friends here.
Evening journal., 1891-09-17
CHARGED Win SERIOUS GRIMES
Viola Gibbs and LATHE Lock Are Charged
With Grave Ofsnses.

With Grave OfFsnses.
Judge Ball disposed Of the following
cases at the Municipal Court this mora
ing: Robert X. Dobbins. drunk. was
fined 81 and costs or twenty days at
hard labor; Frank Rivers, drunk, was
discharged on his promise to not visit
Wilmington again; Charles Polk, colored,
drunk, was told BY Judge Ball never to
appear in court again. With the ex-
clamgtion, deed won't boss, he darted
for the door.
Viola Gibbs, colored. was charged with
stealing q pocket book containing $13 60,
the property of Ollie Carter Of No. 800
Liberty street, on Tuesday night. Officer
Taylor testified that Viola had said 10
him at the corner Of Water and Shinley
streets. i got his d money and let
him get it, She produced witness
who did not help the case any. She was
therefore held in $500 bail until to-mor-
row morning
William Newell, colored, was charged
with forgery, and held in $500 bail until
tomorrow morning Hattie Lock,
charged with intent so kill James Gard
TER at No S17 Walnut street, was held
in $500 bail to answer the charge at the
Superior Court. The witnesses in the
case Of Priscilla Webb were discharged
until tomorrow morning.
Evening journal., 1891-09-17
ro Re nraueht to rhIn oitr.

Services will be held in West Presby-
terian Church At l. 30 o'clock tomorrow
afternoon over the remains of Joseph
Cooke. which will be brought here from
Atlantic City tomorrow morRing Inter
meat will be made in Old Swedes Gene
terry A delegation from Alpha Council,
No. 1, Legion Of the Red Cross. of which
the deceased was a member, will attend
the fwnaraI
Evening journal., 1891-09-17
PROTECTION OR FGEE TRADE. ,
Henry Ctorge's Great Book


The Greatest work aver Writes on
the snbjsot.
New York Herald "A book which every
wprkingman can read with interest aud ought
to read.
Philadelphia Record Written with
clearueaa, a vigor NJ d a terseneeA that at once
atfraCt,
Indianapolis Sentinel.-All An1ious for a
full discussion of the most 81 portant public
question Of the day Hheuld use their eMorts 70
promote the circulation OF tnis haRdy and in
expensive edition OF real classic In political
economy.
The Omaha lNeb Republican ssid .-"Every
one who wants to get clearer view on the
tariff question should read this book. and
whether he becomes o free trader or not, he
will know more Of political economy than
ever BEFORE
Sent postpaid to any address fer n cents per
copy. Address all ordefe to
JOURNAL PRINTING co.,
WILMINGTON. DEL.
Evening journal., 1891-09-17
won. ans Quarrel.

Catherine Stuart and Augusta Niemsn,
two residents of Front street, had a
wordy quarrel at their homes on Tues
day The Stuart woman called the
other some vile names and she
sought redress by legal meals The
CHAN last night. who imposed q psna IT,
81 30 cents and costs on &rs. Stuart.
Evening journal., 1891-09-17
The PeninsulA's Natural Gas.

Yesterday morning Granville A. Par
sons. a neighbor of John W. Wilbraw,
the discoverer of natural gas at Parsons
burg, was driving a well, when ct the
depth of 35 feet he detected the presence
of gas. A lighted match touched TO the
end of the pipe produced flame which
shot several feet in the air Mr. Par.
sons came to Salisbury and secured a
lot Of pipe with which he expects to con
duct the gas into his residence and work
uhop
Evening journal., 1891-09-17
Rscention TO rrembars.

The Young Mems Christian Association
will give their first annual reception TO
members Of the association on Monday
evening The exercises will begin at 8
o'clock, and admission will be by mem
bers tickets only, The committee in
charge has prepared an excellent pro-
gram, and the attendance of all memb ers
is earnestly reouested
Evening journal., 1891-09-17

The marriage of Miss Bridget O'Neil to
James Monaghan was solemnized In st.
Paul's R. G. Church. at O'Clock yester.
day afternoon Rev William j. Berming
ham offciated. James Purcell acted as
best man and Miss Katie Mahoney as
bridesmaid After the wedding the
coupls left on q wedding trip. Mr..
Monaghan is = member Of the Weccacoe
Fire Company
Evening journal., 1891-09-17

Joseph Crosse was charged by Samuel
Cauffman with b iag disorderly and
using violent language toward him
before Magistrate Smith this morn
ing. AS the oifenss was only the
use Of some violent language the magls-
trate considered that the ends Of justice
would be met by putting Grose under
&1OO bond
Evening journal., 1891-09-17

The funeral Of the late Major Jonas NJ.
Bundy, editor of the New York Mail ami
Express will take place at the Madison
Square Presbyterian Church. New York,
on Monday, at 10 a. m. The EVENING
JOURNAL acknowledges the receipt Of an
invitation.
Evening journal., 1891-09-17

Hester Sewell, eolored, charged her
husband. Christopher Sewell before
Magistrate Smith this morning with
belsg disorderly and,ahusive toward her
Sewell was held IN $500 bail bond.
Evening journal., 1891-09-17

That bright and funny comedy
'Mugg's Landing, will be the attraction
at the Academy Friday and Saturday
evenings. Since its last production in
this city the play has been entirely
revised and reconstructed and line of
new and improved speeisltiss introduced
which are seldom, II ever. equaled, and
is now far superior to the old version.
The present cast is the largest and
strongest that has ever before appeared
In this laughing success. The play is a
very popular one with the theatre going
people OF Wilmington. and crowded
houses will no doubt be the rule.
The Autographs which are being put
out for the Hearts Of New York, 2
which comes to the Academy next week
were the only ones saved from the build
ing which collapsed in Park Place, New
York, where sixty FIVE lives were lost
The edges Of the paper are scorched
Evening journal., 1891-09-17

It will be observed that the "Equit-
able'sp business for 1850 alone, equals the
total insurance in force Of the Provident
Life, Penn Mutual and Manhattan Life
combined
Evening journal., 1891-09-17
ADJUSTMENTS.


Down on the Farm" attracted large
audiences to the Academy OF Music both
at the afternoon and evening perform
ances yesterday, and those who SAW it
wished soon TO see another of like
character Lolita Fremont as Little Rox !,
the Tom boy, was always happy and en-
tertsining, as Charlie Fremont the
Chinaman, Was clever and amusing The
scenery was also very fine The com
pEny closed It's engagement at the popu-
lar playhouse with last evening perform
ancn
Evening journal., 1891-09-17

Soc, Doe. and 45e. per quart, at E, <.
HsnRa's, No. e31 Jefferson street.
Evening journal., 1891-09-17

The exchanges Of the Wilmington banks
a. the clearing house to- day were: Total,
s1S6, ass. 81; balance t29. 575S8.
Evening journal., 1891-09-17

All persons having claims against the estate
Of the deceased must present the same, duly
attested to the Executor, on or before
Sept. II 1882, or abide the Act of Assembly
in such case made and p, divided.
WILLIAM j. NE I'LL,
Address: Wilmington. Del.
Evening journal., 1891-09-17
REGISTERS ORDERS
. EGisTzR's ORDER.


NEW CASTLE COUNTY. Del. S, pt II, 1891.
Upon the application of William Meglll,
executor Of Hannah A. Ire an. late Of
seased' n Is ordered ana directea3 IN
the Register that the executor aforesaid
give notice Of granting Of Letters Testament
tary upon the estate OF the deceased
with the date OF granting thereof, by causing
advertisements 70 be posted within forty days
from the date OF such Letters in six Of the
most public places Of the county Of New Cas-.
lie, requiring all persons having demands
against the estate 10 present the same, OF
abide by an Act Of Assembly in such case made
and provided; and also cause the same to be
Inserted within the same period in the EVEN
ING JOURNAL a newspaper published in VIII.
mington. Del. and to be continued therein
three weeks. Q. o. d.
Evening journal., 1891-09-17

the chance Of adding double profit It was not often
he sold couch and when he did with double profit
Not with u.s. where touches sold rapidly and con-
sany changing places We look a couch now as neces
say piece Of household furniture and sell them prices within
the reach of ALL
Couches upholstered in silk tapestry, $1o
Couches upholstered in French vaeses, SI4
Couches upholstered in Wilton Rug, best quality $40
Roll pillows French crepe couches 20 inches wide
across seat irnged all around, SIS and $IS
Wilton Rug couches with patent adjustable head rest
that may be put in any position, $22 and $33.
Leather couches, any color, from $aa upwards
As manufacture touches we are at all times
prepared make special couches any style and in any
covering selected.
Each and every one guaranteed according to price.
Evening journal., 1891-09-17
orstarr. oxsters
CITY NEWS an RRlEE.

Soc, 35c. and 45c per quart, at E e.
Hanna's. No 1871 Jefferson street.
Evening journal., 1891-09-17

IN your leisure moments
Iyour mind dwelIs on a
couch of luxuriant ease
where you may rest your
tired cody and mind from
the cares Of the day. In
days gone by a couch of
luxuriant ease was reserved
alone for the well to. do, a
person of ordinary means
could not afford such a high
priced luxury as a couch.
This, in a measure, was due
to the seller who looked on
Evening journal., 1891-09-17

Equitable Life has l26 per Ct OF It's Liabilities
PrOvident Life and
Trust has. =. il5 per CT. of iis Liabilities
Penn Mu 7uRl has 40 per CT. OF its Liabilities
Mutual Life has 1V7 per CT. of It's Liabilities
Manhattan Life baslo9 per CT. of Its Liabilities
Evening journal., 1891-09-17

Hlven under the hand and Seal
- of Office of the Register aforesaid
lT at Wilmington, IN New Castle
county aforesaid, the dar and year
t--~-l above written.
j. WILKINS CO0CH. Register.
Evening journal., 1891-09-17

Address; Wilmington, Del.
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LOUISVILLE.

Mrs, Mary McAllister and son Frank, formerly
ing relatives in town.
Elmer McAllister, of Beaire, was the guest of
Robert Medley over Sunday
Miss Blanch Hutchinson, of Cambridge, is visit
ing her cousins, Misses Annie Waters and An
ME Wilkinson
Mrs. Eliza Bowes, of Fairview accompanied her
grandson Clair home last week, and is spending a
few days with relatives and friends in town.
Miss Mary Satterthwaite, formerly of this place,
now of Bellare, is visiting in town and vicinity.
Miss Dink Danford, of Captina, is the guest of
her sister, Mrs. c. L. McCleary. During former
visits Miss DanfOrd made many friends here, who
are now pleased to note even slight improve
ment in her health, she has been seriously aiic-
ted for several months past.
Emmett Williams, of Columbus, was the guest of
his father the first of the week.
VIM. Moore has been on the sick list, but is i'm
proving.
Mrs. John Estep entertained a number of friends
on Wednesday, and quite a pleasant time is re-
ported.
r. T. Medley has been employed to teach the
school known as Groves in KirkwOOd township
This is his second effort at teaching and his many
friends wish him success
The entertainment to be given by the Bible So
ciety is dated for the 10th.
Miss Mary Berry, near town, handsomely enter
tanned number of her friends on Thursday of last
week.
Rather novel bet or bargain was made between
Josiah Medley and Lafayette Bewley, one day
last week. While commenting on a horse belong
ing to Beweley, Medley, feeling confident the ami
NAL would not any more than tip the scales at 1850
pounds, offered to pay for him at the rate of 1Oc
per pound if he weighed 1900. Being tested he
was found to weigh something near 400, and
the result is that Medley says twas all joke
Hector McAllister holds the money and Bewley
says the horse is no longer his property.
The death of Isaac Iddings is greatly lamented
by our citizens for, although not resident of
this immediate vicinity, he was frequent visitor
to our town. and was universally respected and
admired for his intelligence, honesty and manner
of speech. He was a man having convictions,
and possessed the courage of them. NJ
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OUR NEIGHB0RING TOWNS.
Spicy Letters from Busy Local Con-
tributors.
What Your Neighbors and Our Neighbors
are Doing, and Other Local
Events Happily Told
UNIoNToWN.

Mrs. Anna Atkinson, OF Flushing, accompanied
by her daughter, Miss Flora, and Mrs. Goodrich,
of Marshalltown, Iowa, with her two little child
ren, came down Friday of last week and made a
brief call on friends in this place. They pleas
ant, intelligent people, and are always welcome
Charm King, an enterprising young business
man of Pittsburgh, is the guest of his sister,
Mrs Alice Lodge, of this vicinity. Heis connected
with the glass industry of Pittsburgh.
Mrs Naomi Yarnell of our village, aged &c years,
has woven on a hand-loom, since April lst $50
yards of carpeting-
Communion at Crabapple on Sunday last. The
pastor was assisted by Rev. Dr. Williams, of Cen
terville
AS Hiram Huff was removing his engine, about
three miles north of town. recently, a bridge gave
way, and when the engine dropped the blow-Off
was broken, and the hot water and steam were
thrown over the oxen and horses, scalding them
severely. Mad with pain, the animals, by extra
ordinary efforts, drew the engine up, and ran
away. During their flight it was overturned, and
stripped of almost all its working machinery The
loss is heavy one, and VIM Pugh, an industrious
young man of this place, had an interest and will
share the loss.
Thad. Dunbar, of Canal Dover, an operator for
the c., L. & W. R'y Co.. came down to visit his
grandfather, VIM. DdnbaF.-Mr. Watkins, of
Smthfeld, is the guest of his son, Thos Watkins.
james Campbell, who was badly hurt by his
horse running away, is now able to be about again.
Mrs Theresa Randall, of Colerain, came up on
Saturday to see her uncle, VIM Dunbar, who is
suffering from injuries received from fall several
months ago-JacOb Cunningham and wife, of
Cassvie, visited their son William, recently. They
were formerly citizens of this township, and high
ly esteemed.-QUite a number of persons from
this locality attended the funeral of Captain o. S.
Holloway on MOnday.-James Shields, formerly
citizen of our town, passed through last week
He is now located near Caldwell H.