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The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1891-11-19

ENARMS FOR SALE-Areyou look
A. ing for farm2 If so call on or write to
J. ]. Kehler, Frackville, Pa, as to where they
are located and for terms S22.ti
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1891-11-19

EOR SALE.-One store room and
A. enc dwelling house. Lot 3Ofeet front
aud lao feet de- p. Place, 3l5 Wes Co street.
Easy erms. Apply 10 Frank Warnck.
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TOR RENT-A seven -ruOmed house
Il on North White street, Apply to @. w
DeDgler, 1l5 N. Main street. ll-lOlw
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A GENTS WANTED Free pre-
N paid outfit 10 energetic men. Several OF
week for years past. p. o. Box Il >ew
York. llIS-lw
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In charge of good, careful, responsible driy-
ers to hr. at all ime, and at
reasonable rates at
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1891-10-22
ADJUSTMENTS.


One Of the rarest treats Of the theatri
cal season was given at the Grand Opera
House last night IL was Belasco and
De Miles drama, MEN and Women. "
The play is to we'll known TO need any
words Of recon mendation Byron Doug
lass made hit as William Prescott, the
bank cashier. Miss Esther Lyons took
the stellar female role. The performance
was an excellent one, and the audience
was large and appreeiative.
Little Elsie Leslie will make her first
appearance here at the Grand Opera
House tonight as the prince and the
Pauper" In Mark Twain's story OF that
name adapted for the stage by Mrs.
Abby Sage Richardson. Every detail has
received scrupuious attention and his
torical accuracy has been preserved
throughout The great charm Of the per
Torrance lies in the ftruly wonderful
grace and efficient acting Of Elsie Leslie,
who enacts the dual role of Tom Cart y
and Prince Edward with a degree OF
power remarkable for one Of her tender
years.
The famous melo drama THE Ven
delta, with it's car load of special
scenery, its wonderful mechanical effects
and caste of capable artists who appeared
in the New York run that the piece had
comes to the Grand Opera House to-mor,
row and Saturday with special ladies'
matinee at D. m. on Saturday
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1891-10-22

many weary minutes. The committee
afterwards adjourned until this morn
ing.
Sc ator Higgins Returned AS an Error.
When the committee met this morning
ell the members were present. BY ii. 80
o'clock the examination OF the Fifth
ward dellnquents was completed without
further incident
As no witnesses were present the com
mittee began the examination Of the
Sixth ward list The only incident
worthy OF note was the dis
covery of the fact that Senator
Anthony Higgins had been returned
as an error This fnd caused hearty
laugh on both sides Of the house. The
Sixth ward list Is not muddled, and IL
will not take long to finish it,. -.
VIII Not Select Fifty Names.
Levy Court Commissioners Hickman
aud Eliason were seen at noon. Both
said that they would fatty refuse to
select any names, as suggested by Mr. .
Bradford They considered the produc-
ton Of all the receipts as the only proof
positive that Collectors Dougherty and
Mckee had received the money.
Mckee a sO Refuses.
George w. Mckee was in the room
The EVENING JOURNAL reporter turned
to him and asked
"NVill you select fifty names, Mr..
McKee3'
"No, | will not select ANYTHING
II donot see what this committee has
to do with Mr. Mckee now said Mr..
Hickman at has finished the examination
Of his list aud sent the case TO the uppor
court Why should we select names
under those eircumstancesl We voted
against that resolution Yesterday"
The others agreed with him
When the committee adjourned for the
noon recess, It YVES still at work on the
Sixth ward list
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1891-10-22
TRUSTEES, sALrs

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TRUSTEES SALE.
wnn be sold az public sale at the auction
rooms % L, w Stidham & Son, No III East
Fourth street,
ON THURSDAY. OCTOBER 90 1891,
At 1880 o'clock, a. M. sharp.
no shares Of Delaware Railroad stock
30 shares Of Chester Greek Railroad stock
Terms cash Delivery on or before the TO-
The above are very choice per cent. Sc.
curities, Ruaran eed by lenses with strong
companies. and are practically interminRhle
as 70 continuance, so that purchasers may
justly think that they have = flrst-class per-
Trustee under the will Of William Richards.
deceased
AT the same time and place will be sold
80 shares OF Union National Bank stock. he
longing TO the estate OF Hannah NJ. Darling
ton. deceased
And on the same day at u o'clock a. m, on
the premises
Southwest corner Of Sixth and West streets.
the late residence OF Elizabeth Richards
running back i22 feet to Willitg street, the
Improvements thereon being a substantial
three-story brick house, win spacious three
story back buildings.
IEkAlS-tiv per cent. Of the purchase
money TO be paid as soon as the property il
struck of; 20 per cent more within one week
I'D the remainder az any time. az the option
81 the purchaser. within one month, At which
time the deed will be furnished nd possess
sion given Of the property.
At The same time and place, a mirror, side
board, extension table and a few articles OF
household furniture. Terms cash
EDWARD BELTS,
Executor Of Mary R Pussy, deceased.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1891-10-22
CITY NEWS IN BRIEF

A horse belonging to Joseph Jenkins
fell at Fourth and Market streets this
morning but escaped without serious in
juries.
ThesSynod Of the Diocese Of Whining
ton closed its session in st. Peters Pro
Cathedral yesterday Bishop Curtis ad-
dressed the clergy.
A large number OF people went on the
excursion OF Olivet Presbyterian Church
to the woods on chestnut hunt, above
Birmingham Park, this morning.
The body Of John Manlove, colored
who was killed at the Justison street,
crossing by p. w g. B. train on Mon
day evening, was inferred in Potter
field at Farnhurst to-day.
Deputy Receiver Of Taxes George
Finck is at Odessa to-day collecting
taxes from st. Georges hundred tax
PAYERS. He will be at Middletown, in
the same hundred, tomorrow.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1891-10-22
New Omoers An Charre.

The annual session Of the Supreme
Circle Brotherhood Of the Union closed
last night after the election Of the fol
lowing officers Supreme Chief Wash
ington, George A. Give, New Jersey
supreme chief Jefferson, ]. Harry Stiles,
New Jersey supreme chief Franklin,
William Reimnescheider, Pennsylvania
supreme honorable herald, George F..
Oodd, Delaware; supreme scroll keeper.
+. O. Sheppard, New Jersey supreme
treasurer, James z Russell, New Jer
sey supreme watch OF day, Frank War
rem, New Jersey; supreme watch o.
night, Theodore A. Kendall Pennsyl-
vanla managers of funeral benefit fuad
Alonzo P. Carr OF Pennsylvania, v ill a
Reimneseheider. and Frank War; n. he
next annual session will be held It At
lantic Citv
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1891-10-22
MnnId-Re snIlIvans.

Third and Shipley streets was the
scene of sGnguinary conflict between
two gangs Of young tonghs last night
The fight occurred between and II
o'clock, and was witnessed BY about
seventy five persons. One gang calls Itself
the Third and Jefferson Street Avengers
and the other goes under the appropriate
name Of the Western Union Boys Bruis
ers Association. Each gang was repre-
scented by a youRg champion. Their
names could not be sscertsined. They
fought to finish, governed by go-ss-you
please rules. The Western Unior
champion whipped the other boy
severely. knocked him down, anc
kicked him about the face and
body. At length he stopped long enough
to say Have you had enough2" Yes
more than enough, was the reply,
'sTben get up and shake. he got up
they shook hands and parted. The police
department had been notified by tele
phone, but the officers arrived too late
to make any arrests.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1891-10-22

Grand Master William a. Foulk Of
the Jurisdiction Of Maryland, New Jer.
sey, Delaware and Virginia A o. U. W..
will pay Wilmington Lodge, No. l, A. o.
U. w an official visit this evening. The
event is the celebration Of the twenty
third anniversary Of the founding Of the
order. There will be seven persons in
itisted, and as members Of the order
generally have been invited to attend an
enieyable timeis anticipated,
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1891-10-22

For three weeks while the Aloue in
London Company has been playing In
the large towns Of Connecticut and Mas
sachusetts there has appeared lady
dressed in the deepest OF mourning who
has taken box for each performance
She usually has a small bunch
of white roses which she throws TO
Mr.. William De Shelley. who plays the
villain. Last week, while the company
was playing in Brooklyn, she did not
miss performance. While the business
manager Of the company was standing in
front Of the Academy he was surprised
to see cab drive up and the same lady
get out, 60 to the ticket office and secure
box for the performance Who she is
and what are her designs are the subject
of much discussion and curiosity to the
cOmpauv
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1891-10-22

The following games Of foot ball have
been arranged between the local teams
Saturday. October "a, Y NJ. G. A., VS..
w. A. G Tuesday, October q, Y. NJ. c.
A., vs. Delaware Field Club: Wednes
day, October 2S. Delaware Field Club vs..
Edgemoor; Thursday, October 20, Della.
ware Field Club vs. w. A. c.
Saturday. October 81, Edge Moor
vs. w. A. c.; Saturday.
November Z, Y M. @. A. VS.. Edge Moor
Saturday, November IA, YIN. 9. A. VS..
Delaware Field Club; Saturday. Nov.
ember 81, Delaware Field Club VS., w
A. @ Thanksgiving morning, Y. NJ @.
A. vs.. w. A. @.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1891-10-22

K,IIed rhroueh CnreIessness

William Yarnall. the Swear old son OF
Christopher Yarnsll, Of No. 708 Button
wood street, was instantly killed by
being struck with the express train,
which leaves this city at COG over the
P w. &B. railroad at Eighth street
crossing last night. Young Yarnsll had
attempted to go over the track in front
of the train. Coroner Sparks was mott.
fed of the accident and Immediately en-
psneled the following jurors; William
Legg. Charles Palmer, w. B. Gillespie,
Daniel Ross, Samuel F. Belts Benjamin
Gam and Joseph Davidson. They will
meet at the coroner's Office at o'clock
tonight.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1891-10-22

There was a short session Of the Mu
nieipal Court this morHing, and the fol
lowing cases were tried William
Austin, drunk, So aud costs; Peter Smith
drunk s or twenty days; John A. Barnes
was charged with obtaining kit Of tools
under false pretenses, but as the owner
OF the tools testified that he had sent
Barnes after the tools, be wss discharged
John Coatley, drunk and disorderly, was
fined s. OF forty days Thomas Dollard,
charged with disorderly conduct, was dis
charged. Edward Brown, charged with
assault and battery on Annie Brown
whose case was continued from yester
day, was dismissed, the prosecuting wit
ness not appearing.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1891-10-22

Fifty new lockers have been put In for
the accommodation Of the increasing
membership
The heaters are being repaired.
The facilities OF the hall are being
gre1tly improved by the fitting up Of a
social and amusement room, 27xl0 feet
south Of the reading room and gymna.
stun. The entrance will be from the
reading room.
a meeting Of the Lyceum will be held
TO morrow night The following pro-
gram has been announced Selection
Robert Adair: reading, h. L.
Beetle; debate, Resolved that
the unrestricted accumulation Of wealth
by individuals and corporations is dan.
gerous TO the welfare OF the nation. d
Administration H. Rollo and Eli
Shilling; negative. r. King and
Frank M. Jones,
The Scott Reeitals' will be given IN
the First Presbyterian Church on Thurs
day evening October 90, under the aus
pices Of the Association.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1891-10-22

The house boat Caiman, building at
the Pussy and Jones Company's boat yards
for Pierre Lorillsrd of New York, win be
launched from the compsny's dock at 4. so
o'clock this afternoon. Her dimensions
are as follows; So feet length over all
"a feet wide and 81 feet depth of
hold. Her engines are triple compound,
with I1S- horse power, and q Morris eli.
max boiler. The cylinders are 5, s and
10 inches in diameter, and there is 5
inches stroke OF piston. They will make
from 300 to 500revolutions minute.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1891-10-22
hot lunch at Jim O'Neilrs, Front and
Scott, Saturday night.
Eneetlvs Work Of Firemen

gasoline stove in the house Of Viii
liam Redmile Of No I'LL West Eighth
street exploded this morning and caused
a slight fire. A silent alarm was sent TO
the Friendship Fire Company, and a
company Of energetic hremen with the
hose carriage responded. These effect
ually checked the progress of the flames
and extinguished them before any great
damage was done by either FIRE or water.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1891-10-22

The Chester Times says "Officer
o'Tooie did little detective work yes
terdsy by capturing James Car, alias
James Hallett, alias James Redfeld who
is wanted at Wilmington for highway
robbery The Wilmington police had
sent up a description Of the man and
Officer O'Toole caught him on Third
street. HewRs turned over to Detective
George T. Hsttou of Wilmington and
taken down to that city last night
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1891-10-22

Robert Cartwright and wife Of Rocbes-
ter, N. Y, are in this city
on account OF the serious i'll
ness Of Mrs. Thomas Jackson of No
602 Washington street to whom
they are related Mrs. Jackson is
suffering from congestion Of the bowels,
and is in a precarious condition. Drs
Bullock and Draper are her attending
physicians. Willard Jackson, her son,
has Just returned from a trip around the
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1891-10-22
The serepade Was Deferred

Last evening about o'clock four boys
we're arrested by officers for corner loung
ing. The boys were going to serenade
a newly married couple when arrested.
They were taken to the station in the
patrol wagon, and when Judge Ball ar
rived they we're dismissed, each reeeiv
ing a sound reprimand,
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1891-10-22
Wilmington Entertained BY PhIlAdeI
phfa

Philadelphia Encampment No. SO, r.
6. A. Knights OF st. John and Malta.
Fred H. Tsylor's g. A. r. Hall, corner
Marshall and Girsd avenue. Many mem
bers of the Wilmington Lodge were
present. Grand Master George D. Rol.
Inns Of Philadelphia, made an address of
the standisg of the order. An address
was also made by Rev. A. A. Harryman
OF Wilmington Among the Whining
ton visitors we're William SiinsoB, Joseph
McKelvey, Meyer Meyers, Professor
Well. Colonel Anfenger and Rev. A. A.
Harryman.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1891-10-22
Very Sudden Death .

George OFT, an employe of the Harlan
and Hollingsworth Company, and living
at No, 3l2 Cornell street. died very sud
denly from conclusion Of the brain, yes
terday afternoon He had been injured
while at work short time ago, and had
been working during the morning when
he was taken i'll he was removed to his
home where he died at 10 10 o'clock. A
wife and five children survive him.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1891-10-22
senator Gray WIN Appear Tomorrow.

There was no session OF the United
States Circuit Court Yesterday afternoon
nor TO-DAY, owing TO the indisposition Of
Senator Gray The case OF Richardson
VS.. Walton and Buck is still
on, and as the senator
is one Of the attorneys for the defend
ants, the case could not be proceeded
with in his absence. The Senator is
about the house TO- day all
right again, but his physician
deemed It advisable for him 20
remain indoors owing to the unpro-
pitious weather OF to-day. Word was
sent to the judges that be would appear
to morrow, and court was adjourned
until 10 o'clock to morrow morning, when
Senator Gray will continue his argument
for the defendants.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1891-10-22

Go early TO get a choice seat in
Brandywine Church tonight to hear the
Fry Concert Singers Doors open at Z. 80.
Tickets can be had at the door.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1891-10-22

The first Of series of foot ball games
was played between the High School and
Friends school elevens yesterday after
noon at the Front and Union streets
grounds The high School eleven was
defeated by a score Of 10 to 0. The teams
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1891-10-22

The Little Lord MscLsroy" Compa nv
closed its engagement at the Academy OF
Music last night 1t had a good run,
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1891-10-22
Speaking TO Delaware County Teachers.

The second day S session of the Della
ware County Teachers Institute, at
Media, was well attended by teachers
aud visitors The morning S proceedings
were opened by an address by Professor
L. l. Handy OF Newark, Del on bow
History Should be Taught to Beginners. y
Miss Phoebe NJ. Carr of Springfield read
paper on 1.-THE Teachers Duty to the
Community, and an interesting discus
sion on the subject followed. Those who
took part were: Superintendent Smith,
Mrs. Susan Maginn Of Ridley, Miss Alice
B Cooley Of South Chester, W. Swank
of Springfield and Miss Gilbert Of Rad
nor. The other speakers during the
morning session were Professor A. r.
Stewart of Lewisburg. Professor David
Harlan, superintendent Of Wilmington,
Del schools, Professor G. f. Foster of
this city and DR.. George NJ. Phillips,
principal OF the West Chester State Nor
NAL School In the evening Professor
L. ]. Handy gave a very entertaining
lecture on Patrick Henry Orator and
Statesman" TO large audience. Last
evenings entertainment was given by
the Boston Ideal Banjo, Guitar and Man.
dolin Gluh
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1891-10-22

Don't fail to hear the Fry singers to-
night in Brsndywine Church. A rare
treat. All street cars land You right
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1891-10-22
Personal PARAGRAPHS.

sewell c. Biggs of Middletown is in
this city to-day.
Recsiver Of Taxes John T. Dickey is in
Philadelphia 10 day.
Miss Lille Pratt Of Smyrna is soiourn
ing for two weeks in this city.
George w. Russell of Glen Rock
ranch, Wyoming, is visiting relatives in
this city
Miss Minnie c. Patterson Of Earle
Vile, Md has been visiting her aunt,
Mrs Mary Rambo, in this city.
w. ]. Way and wife, nee Miss Mary
E. Pyle, who were married quietly last
week by Rev Joseph F. Evans, pastor. Of
the Presby terrain Church OF West Ches
ter, have taken up their residence in that
town. The bride is a sister Of Charles
Pyle of this city
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1891-10-22
BANKTRe ANN FTEARo5AL
r. r. ROBINSON & CO..

49, as an &AAN&NAN - NManN
bankers AND BRoKERH
Jorner Fourth and Market Streets
FORsSALE.
1000 Delaware City ~ per cent bonds
thRrea Farmers Bank stock.
shares Wilmington Dental Manufacturing
Company stock.
WANTED.
Delaware Railroad stock.
Wilmington City Passenger Railway stock
Stocks bought and sold in the. New York
philadelphia and Boston markets on commits
sion.
Letters OF creditigiven, available IN all par to
Of the world, and drafts on England. Ireland
France, Germany and Switzerland Issued.
r. r. ROBINSON A. co.
THE ARTISANS SAVINGS BANR.
No. soc MARKET STREET,
Open daily from o'clock a. m. until D. M,
and on Tuesday and Saturday from 70 p. m
MONEYBLOANED tONEMORTGAGES.
6Ko. W. BUSH, GKoRoR s. CAPKLLR,
President, Yice-President
K. 4. TAYLOR, Treasurer.
los. NJ MATHKR. Auditor.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1891-10-22

Wilmington Carpet soIeRnIng works,
Eleventh and jackson streets, is ready for
the fall trade. Carpets taken up, cleaned
and relaid.
T. FERRY, Proprietor,
Telephone, 652
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1891-10-22
500 King Street.
Fifth and King Streets

are the places for fine groceries. The sale OF
our Gladstone -four increhsesit r. the only pie
crust flour that makes good bread, Il n what
70 want 20 make your minoe pies; IL is only
90 cents Our 3Oc coffee is. excellent. and
our new and French coffee at Is cents make
excellent cups OF coffee Our tea Is as near
Overl and tea as we can get. Our needle tea
and English breakfast we challenge any one
70 equal Our new molRssea at % cents a
gallon is excellent fer buckwheat cakes only
: cents; try IL; Il makes excellent ginger bread
and bRkes well. our sugar syrup at ~ cents
gallon II what we have been selling az q
cents a quart II IL good value for the money
Our Scotch sugar IL pure; only cents; an
children can eat 10 Ike candy and will do
them no harm. We have ROllins's buck
wheat. 3 packages for 25 cts. All our new
raisins and currants are In; new citron and
mince meat; three good stores for sale aN
King street, Fifth and King streets and 1908
Market street. Apply at S@ King street.
II. Nj. WEIR.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1891-10-22
FRIENDSHIPS PRICELESS ARCHIVES
After Being Lost for Over Fifty Years
They are Found and VIII BE Placed In a
Vault.

After Being Lost for over Fifty Years
They are Found and VIII BE Placed In a
Vault.
J. II. Smith, the president of Friend
ship Fire Company, brought TO the
EVENING JOURNAL Office this morning
three valuable books, belonging to the
Friendship Company, that he has been
hunting for long time. There had been
committee after committee appointed to
get the books, but all efforts proved
fruitless until a few days ago when
Joseph O. Seeds, the Oldest living mem
Der of the company. accidentally came
upon them and turned them over TO Mr..
Smith he considers them priceless. too
valuable to be left lying around and he
therefore win have them put in one Of
the vaults of the Security Trust and
Safe Deposit Company.
Although the books are over one hun
dred years old, they are surprisingly
well preserved. The pages are discolored
with age, but the we'll written articles of
constitution with 203 names OF the mem
bers can be easily read.
The first meeting Of the company was
held on September 90 1854. in the Town
Hall or the old Common Hall at Second
and Market streets, where the City
Market House now stands. At this
meeting Bancroft Woodcock was elected
president Benjamin Mendenhall and
Jonathan Rumford we're elected special
guards to keep the crowds away from
the doors OF dwellings in time of fire
Watkins Crompton and William Cook
ware, were given the charge Of goods
that were thrown out Of the house in
time of fire and after the FIRE was out.
The following resolution was also
adopted at the meeting That
Thomas May, General Craighesd, Benson
Gilpin, Jacob Broome, Esq. Jacob Tus.
sele, Bancroft Woodcock, Thomas Grow
and Joseph Warner, be and are hereby
appointed to have the command and d.
rection Of the company at a time Of fire,
and the members are hereby enforced TO
observe their directions with the respect
of every plan these may think necessary
to adopt to extinguish the FIRE.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1891-10-22

His sister swore that he was at home
and asleep from 3 until $40 o'clock,
whileThomRs HineselY swore that he saw
Blackburn near the cars between A. 30
and $50 o'clock Frank Mckinley, of
No 800 Lord street, swore that he saw
McKagney and blackburn at Lord and
Church streets between aud 8 O'Clock
wife and Mrs. Blackburn asked him for
q lantern