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Evening journal., 1892-03-22

punj shment, whatever, on the guilty
leaSIer OF the mob. Since then there have
bs en- determined efforts, of all kinds, to
get the names OF ne, roes on the assess
ment books, for the purpose of equip
ping them for suffrage, and equally de-
termined efforts to keep them excited snd
infiamed
Three Of them have been put on the
police force for no other Qualification
than their color.
Herds Of negroes of all degrees Of un-
fitness and Of no qualifications, are being
enrolled at the Court House as tax payers
and voters, who never paid, and never
expect to pay, tax In Delaware or sny-
where else. And last, to cap startling
and portentous climax negro mob mas
been melted TO attack delinquent tax
collector because he proposed to open and
close his Office as he had advertised.
The papers have spplauded all Of this
lawlessness and letter In this morning
News shamelessly declares that "th'
race question has no place" in the dis
turbances and riots which have occurred
BE says:
1t is simply whether man shall b.
prevented from qualifying himself in
lawful manner as a citizen or not. II Il
not even party question. II is simpl.
one of personal rights.
That is the anonymous plea Of th
same sort Of dastards and towards, VIII
went into tho Southern states durlnl
the reconstruction era to revel in tn
"bloody- y-shirt" issue and grow fat b.
promoting outrages.
This writer would not examine a negro
nor permit him to be examined; he take
the black skin as a badge Of Republican
ism and demands his personal rights.
Evening journal., 1892-03-22
CUT DOWN IN YOUTH.
Impressive Services at a Young Wsman's
FuneraI-RObert Il. Houston's Death.

Impressive Services at a Young Wsman's
FuneraI-RObert IL. HOustOn's Death.
Spacial Correspondence EVENING Journal.
GEORGETOWN, March 22.-On Sunday
afternoon the funeral of Miss Minnie
Macklin, who died so suddenly on Friday
of neuralgia Of the heart, took place. The
services we're held at the M E. Church.
by Rev. L. w. Wells Of Millsboro, rector
of the Episcopal Church there. A
selected choir solemnly aud softly sang
that beautiful hymn, "Gone to the
Grave is Our Loved One" and "Sleep,
Beloved. Sleep" The funeral services
and sermon were very impressive. The
church was crowded with people from
Seaford, Laurel. Lewes. Milton, .Millsboro
and this town, as the dead girl had a
large circle Of friends. The handsome
white oaslket covered with beautiful
flowers, was borne by DR.. j. Il. Hammond,
George w. Jones, John Morris, Philip
Layton, ], w. Faucett and Rev. Daniel
Prettyman. Iaterment was made in the
Odd Fellows cemetery. Miss Macklin
was buried on her twenty second birth
day.
A te. gram was received here on Satur.
day announcing the death of Robert B
Houston OF Millsboro, aged about go
years He died at the home Of his son,
Senator Charles Houston. He is also the
father of Clerk of the Peace Edward W
Houston of this town, DIR. Isaac Houston
of Vienna, Nd, and John Nj. Houston
| ex.state treasurer. The funeral will
take place to-day at noon.
Wilbur f. Tunnel. Charles P, Tunnel
and William J. Thoroughbred have or
/ ganized themselves into a company fol
the purpose Of starting an ice plant IL
Georgetown.
The friends Of Presiding Elder ]. A
B. Wilson are jubila It over his vindica
ton. The account OF the trial as ap
peared in the EVENING JOURNAL wa
eagerly read every night, and no littl
satisfaction was expressed when he wa
cleared Of the charges preferred agains
him.
Professor and Mrs. John A. Collins o
Milton were in Georgetown yesterday.
Mrs. Benjamin Carmine of Cambridge
Md, was called here by the death Of he
niece, Miss Minnie Maeklin.
Miss Laura Joseph Of Lewes Is visitin
Miss Matte Purnell.
Miss Annie Smith is visiting friend
In Milford.
Edward See is temporarily filling tn
position Of Baggage Master Joe stephens
who is III.
G. G. Calhoun and Edgar Willin wer
in Wilmington on Saturday.
The tregularl meeting of the Loyi
Legion was held on Saturday night
There has been Loyal Legion in George
town for three years
Evening journal., 1892-03-22
BIG HAUL OF FISH,
A Bay Fisherman Catches Eight
Barrels Of Rock Fish in One Day.

Captain X. l.. Thompson, WHO Was In
the Battle OF Gettvsburg, Dies at His
Home-Cltizens Purchasing Bicycles.
Fine Eastern Ice-Taken From Jail.
Special Correspondence EVENING Journal.
NEW CASTLE, March 22-Several fisher
men ran up to this port from down the
bay yesterday, and among the number
we're William Bartlett and Wesley
Hawkins, two well-known New Castle
fishermen. They report that everything
was frozen along the fishing shores
last week and that but four
or five Delaware shad have
been hauled in In the neighborhood OF
Smyrna creek They brought with them
a number OF black wild ducks aud say
that wild duck, brant and wild geese are
all plentiful along the bays tributaries.
A most phenomenal catch of rock fish
was made last week near Bombay Hook.
A fisherman there staked long gill net
several hours before sunrise and
made three hauls before midnight. In
the days fishing the fellow hanled IN
eight barrels Of splendid rock fish. The
catch 1t is said, will net him $500, which
will more than pay for his entire fishing
outfit. It Is thought that rock-fshine
will be commenced In earnest next week
but shad.fshing will not begin until 1
week later. The fishermen here are al
ia readiness TO wet their nets next weel
II any favorable weather comes,
Evening journal., 1892-03-22
,rwIlI be Aftsr sr,nr pars.

A small crowd Of men and several boys
we're standing around the old Court House
steps yesterday afternoon, when a team
from Wilmington dashed past. In the
carriage sat three men and It could be
seen at glance that one was handcuffed.
The men and boys at once hurried TO-
ward the jail and stood about the pave
ment while light-faced young man was
helped out Of the carriage and let into
the long corridor. The youth was Walter
Smith who killed John K. Mcbride In a
Wilmington pool room on Saturday, and
the men who had him In charge were Ser
geants Ingram and Chambers OF the
Wilmington police force. AS the young
man entered It was remarked Poor
boy, you will be older and wiser when
you walk out Of your own accord
Evening journal., 1892-03-22
Passing Pleasant Evening Hours.

Miss Ella Thompson Of No. All Van
Buren, street. gave a pleasant party to
her many friends asst night. The even
ing hours were made pleasant by both
vocal and instrumental music. Dancing
and games were INDUCED in until a late
hour, when refreshments were served
All those present enjoyed themselve:
greatly. Among those present we're
Miss Sallie Spear, Annie Spear, ZIppis
Foraker, Susie Foraker, Ella Curiet
Maggie Curlett, Bertha and Annie Burk.
NJ. Thompson, Name Gieen, Annie Wal
raven, BERTHE Baylls, Carrie Thompson
Lucy Bulger, Charlie Johnson,
barry Kennedy. John Spear, Alvil
Thompson, Charlie Brickle Harry Richie
Frederick Clark. John Thompson, Warrel
Lacklin, John Coyle, Barkley shannon
Thomas Honey, Mr.. and Mrs William
Thompson. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd. Mr.. an
Mrs. Smith, Miss Martha Zsbley o
/ Philadelphia.
Evening journal., 1892-03-22
Incldents of the paY.

George d. Rennie Of the Delaware Iron
Works has purchased a handsome cushion
tire bicycle Of the 1891 model
John ID Stoops has returned home
from Dickinson College for brief visit
to his parents.
Captain Winfield Truss has left for
Philadelphia to 60 with the schooner
Maggie s. Hart to Brunswick, Ga,
Bishop Coleman will be at Emmanuel
Church next Sunday and will preach both
morning and evening. II the weather is
favorable the church will be crowded
Fisherman William Jordan is seriously
III from an attack of the grip, which
seized him some time ago. he is under
the care of a physician, and several fish
ermen are doing all they can to bring
about his speedy recovery.
Work Of unloading the schooner SadlI
Wilcutt, from Maine, with Eastern ic
for Joseph II. King, has begun. TIL
vessels cargo consists Of 625 tons OF tn
down east crystal. and the ice Is ex
cellent. The blocks are IA and 10 inche
thick and about twenty Of them mske
load for farm wagon or cart. Tn
schooner Wilcutt is eighteen years old.
Mahlon b. Lancaster will to-day re
ceive a new Victor, Model B., bicycle
pneumatic tire, which he will use i
New Castle Club Iuns this spring.
x-Representative Douglass NJ. McCo,
has announced himself as a candidate 70
the Democratic nomination for count
commissioner from this district,
Evening journal., 1892-03-22

REFERRIEo 20 the proceedings Of con.
ference here the Delaware City News, In
a criticism which presents some novel
ties in spelling and some peculiarltles Of
grammar, doubtless typographical, says:
And they have vindicated their honor
Thier ecclesiastical courts has adjusted
rhe difficulties to their entire satisfaction,
No ohargese brought we're sustained.
Nobody was guilty Of any misdemsanor
or wrorg The troubles, the charges, the
wrong we're all Amaginary.
Whatever charges we're not false are
well described as "amaginsrY" There
was a great deal Of Imagination on tar
in the whole business and II preachers
were not concerned we might be tempted
to say there appeared to be some vigor-
GUS lying. II anybody can extract an!
pleasure, or comfort, or honor from th'
scandal through which the conference
hiss wsded, he is welcome to Il. Nobod,
will envy him. Whatever was no
ignorant in th, various charges was GER
teinly malicious. The slightest investiga
tion exposed both ignorance and malic
which may be aptly described as 'smagi
nary.
Evening journal., 1892-03-22
A New Pa.roIman Appointed.

The Police Commissioners held their
regular meeting last night. James B.
Tucker, day warden at New Castle Jail,
was appointed patfolman aud be will
be examined to-day. He will
be placed on duty in the Eighth
district to fll the vacancy made by the
death OF George Buck. Chief Blackburn
was instructed to advertise for
bids for furnishing summer uniforms
for the officers. he Was also instructed
to rent the front room on the second
story Of the Eckel Building for permanent
quarters for Matron White. The matter
Of moving the telephone to the shief's
office was discussed. Action will be
taken on the matter at the
next meeting. The commission will re-
quest Council to make bid for the ole
Federal building to be used as a station
house,
Evening journal., 1892-03-22

Je fferson House has splendid new up
right.grande Steinwry plano.
B. +. Lancaster will remove. to-
morrow, into the house Of Mrs. Nowland
on Delaware street. lately occupied by
Miss Kincaid.
Miss Julia Paynter of So. Georges is
the guest Of acqusintances here.
Mrs. George H. Rennie and son have
returned home from a visit TO friends at
Viola.
Miss Mary Cooper is in Wilmington
on a visit TO friends
Harry Meredith. and Harry Ahrsns
spent last evening with friends in VIII
miDgton.
Mrs. A. @. Eagle will remove into the
house of Mrs. Lane .on Orange stree. to-
morrow.
Evening journal., 1892-03-22

AMONG the many articles written con
cerning the closing Of the Worlds Fair,
At Chicago, on Sunday, not one Of them
has mentioned any other employment or
entertainment. During the exposition
In Philadelphia there were often 100. 900
strangers in the city at one time.
ChIcago's average daily influx OF strangers
now is 5000: any unusual attraction
brings many thousands more. During
the fair she expects an average Of 2O0,-
600 strangers in the city every day.
What is to be done With these people on
Sunday The church sittings are already
inadequate for Chicsgo's resident popu-
lation, and the visitors who 20 there will,
as q rule, iot affect church services The
great majority will be there to ''ses
the sights" and except where
there are elaborate services. costly
churches, eloquent preachers, OF
great sensations. the churches
may not be considered attractive. II thl
Worlds Fair Is to be closed, there shoul,
be some consideration for the entertain.
ment. amusement or amelioration Of tn
stranded strangers whv remain durinI
Sunday. II nothing else is done thes
people sho uld be kept out Of mischief,
possible The police cannot do that. For
as certain as Chicago exists there will b
an abundance Of alluring and illegal en-
tertainment for the idle. the careless an
the unwary.
Evening journal., 1892-03-22
word. of PraIse for Dr. Ru.h

The meeting Of the Historical Society
Of Delaware was well attended last night.
On behalf Of Mayor Wiley, Bishop Cole
man.presented a copy oflthedeclaratio Of
the King Of Spain as TO his dominions
in America. This copy was made some
time In 1851. The sosiety was ALSO
presented with the electoral votes of
Delaware for President and Vice Presi-
dent for 1910 and 1852 Two large
pictures OF ocean scenes by sailors
on the Wilmington whale ship,
Mary Ann. we're also received. A commit
tee was appointed to prepare a cata-
logue Of the articles In the library and
the names Of those who denoted them.
Speeches praising the late DR.. L. P. Bush
were made bv Bishop Coleman and
Hon. Thomas F Bayard A committee
was appointed to secure portrait of Dr.
Bush, The society then adjourned out
Of respect for DR.. Bush's memory.
Evening journal., 1892-03-22

WHAT good thing has tin plate
brought 20 the people of Delaware
whose wages have bsen raised by the in
crease Of tax from $1,000, 600 to S16,-
900, 600 per annum9 Don't all speak al
once. What bad thing has resulted
from the free sugar clause which reduced
the price of sugar from o 70 A cents :
pound3 Whose wages have been reduced
by this destruction" OF the sugar indus
tryS Don't all speak at once. II free
sugar is 3 good thing why lis not fret
wool a better thing2
Evening journal., 1892-03-22
PuIIInr Tanlr for n1Isalops.

The Womens Home Missionary Society
had a re- union and jnbilant time at its
regular meeting last evening. The meet
ing was held at the residence Of Mrs.
Edward Challenger, and while the older
members of the society chatted and
sewed carpet-rags, the younger members
smused themselves by making and pull.
ing taffy, and selling 1t to the guests,
using the returns In the general mission
ary fund. Refreshments were served
and an interesting business meeting was
held. Mrs. Townsend and Mrs. Ellison
who have recently removed to this city
were received as members into the so
ciety.
Evening journal., 1892-03-22
peath Of oaptaIn Thompson.

Captain Robert Lockyer Thompson. one
OF the best known old residents of this
city, died at his home on Orange street
this morning, Of consumption of the
bowels. For two days his friends have
been constantly at his bedside, watching
for the end TO come. he having being un-
able TO take nouris1ment for several
days. Captain Thompson was SO years old
and native OF Philadelphia. He
was a commissioned officer In the City
Troops before the late war. When the
war began he was made captain of com
pany In the Sixtieth Pennsylvania regi-
ment. All through the war he served
with distinction, especially was this true
in the awful engagement ats Gettysburg
where he was wounded while in the
thickest of the fight. Only few memb.
ers of his company came out OF that
baptism Of FIRE Captain Thompson was a
bachelor, hut a sister and two half sisters
lived with him in this city. he will be
buried on Thursday at noon, when ser
vices Will be held in Emmanuel Church
and interment will also be made there.
Evening journal., 1892-03-22

THK Bureau Of American Republics
threatened with jiugoism and inflicted
with Jim Blaineism is about to be dis
solved. Several Of the Southern repub-
lies have failed to pay dues and several
others have refused. This reluctance is
said to have been caused by the Presi-
dents course with Chill and by the euor
nous pecuniary demands this govern
ment is permitting for the Baltim ore &
mobbed sailors.
Evening journal., 1892-03-22
The Sow JeraeY CanaI .

Two more well-known young men,
Alfred Wiswell and Charles N Hastings,
left yesterday for Bridgeton. N. j., tC
work on the new canal that will be con
structed there by the Delaware Construc
tion Company. The new canal will bl
for E. P. Lupton and not G. p Lupton
as previously stated The artificial chan
mel will be completed In few months; II
is thought about the middle Of July. IN
will be 800 feet long, 80 feet wide and 81
feet deep. A large force of workmsr
and several machines will be put IL
operation at once, so that the new aque
duct can be completed with despatch.
Evening journal., 1892-03-22

TIE Myers's ballot machine has been
adopted by the State Of New York to be
used as the cities and counties may elect
"A sort OF local option. In many respects
the Myers's ballot machine would have
been an admirable. protection Of the
ballot here. There Is one thing
sure, It is plan by which every
vote cast would have been recorded
and counted and every man could assure
himself Of that at the time be voted. The
success Of Mr.. Myers. who is we'll known
here, is gratifying to those who took
greater interest In the balloting machine
because Of his admirable personal charac
ter, digni6ed courtesy and the intelh
gence and earnestness with which h
recommended the adoption Of his plan.
Evening journal., 1892-03-22
M Has secured a nam

Alpha Council, No. /, so. R. c., whose
property was destroyed by the FIRE In the
Smith Building, have secured the hall
No 101 East Ninth street. and will meet
there for the present on Wednesday
evenings. A special meeting was held
last evening, when It was decided to hold
the 6rst regular meeting tomorrow even
inc
Evening journal., 1892-03-22
Alleged Horse Thief Removed

Cosmos Daily, prisoner in the county
Jail, was taken from his cell yesterday
afternoon and removed to Elkton. Md,
by constables from Maryland. The re-
moval was made on requisition papers
from Governor Reynolds. DAILY was ar.
rested in Wilmington last Tuesday for
stealing horse and buggy from Eugene
Manlove Of Cecilton, which we're after
ward sold In Wilmington for $50. Daily
will be held in jail at Elkton to await the
action Of the Cecil county grand jury.
Evening journal., 1892-03-22

UNDER the anonymous disguise Of a
prominent physician" Of Philadelphia
there is proposition Ito stamp out con-
sumption by law. The kind Of stamp to be
used is not definitely stated, but It means
that the tuberculosis charge shall be
brought against great many herds Of
cattle to procure their destruction.
Evening journal., 1892-03-22
Fined for Cruelty.

Frank Stanton was fined $40 and costs
for cruelty to a horse, by Magistrate
Monaghan, yesterday afternoon. Michael
Washington and Pop" Daley were each
fined the same amount for the same Of
fense. All Of the men we're committed
to isil in default Of payment Of the fine.
Evening journal., 1892-03-22
Personal Events.

Mrs DR.. Black will return to-day
from Baltimore where she has been on q
brief visit TO relatives.
Miss Lucille Martindale and Miss Annie
Ayres are attending the evening sessions
of the Wilmington Conference.
DIR. Howard Loaand went To Phuadel.
phia last evening and attended recep.
tion in Camden.
Proprietor Charles Hofmann Of the
Evening journal., 1892-03-22

Do you like to
wear good fitting
FITS clothing? Good fit,
good workmanship
and good material
are what we endeavor to
give to those who patron
iZe our custom depart
ment. The fact that last
year we took more orders
than ever before attests
the truthfulness of our as
sertion. For you know
men, as a rule, do not put
their fingers in the fire
twice" )"
We are ready this
Spring to give better than
ever and intend to give to
our customers outfits eX-
ceeded by none.
London and New York
send their choicest pat
terms and vie each other
for supremacy. In either
foreign or domestic goods
all Spring styles are ready,
and your order left now
will save you time and en-
able US to give you more
attention.
j. T. MulIin & Son.
Tailors, 9Th & Market,
Clothiers, Wilmington
Evening journal., 1892-03-22

THE text of Lord Sslisburys reply in
regard to the agreement for the protec-
tion OF the seals in Behring Sea has not
been made public, but 1t is surmised
that the plan proposed has not been ap.
proved
Evening journal., 1892-03-22

SEcRErARy FOSTER has returned to
Washington greatly improved in health
by his trip across the Atlantic. But the
balance in the Treasury is still in very
delicate condition.
Evening journal., 1892-03-22
TUESDAY. MARCH 20. ]

PRESIDENT HNRRIsoN is politician
enough TO sccept the fruits Of the lsbors
OF Quay and Dudley and then reject the
laborers.
Evening journal., 1892-03-22
SOFT,
CLINGING,
GRACEFUL,
FASCINATING

Crepons. The fabrics
that hold the charm of
spring dress and lead
in fashionable favor.
1.OO,$1.25per yard;
all shades.
Alligator is another
new weave in dress
material that fashion
has decreed to be
among the leaders.
$1.0O; all shades.
We do not believe
there has ever Deon a
finer line Of dress
goods shown in the
market than are now
on our shelves and
counters,an they are
all new this season.
Many OF them order
ed out by us and not
to be found in Will
mington outside OF
our store.
The French Chal-
lie stock. Well it is
difficult to tell you Of
the beauties. You
must see them. 621c.
A fine chance In
linen handmade Tor
chon Laces. Lot o1
many widths reduced
to 6 cents. They are
worth 10 to u cents.
We have a great
bargain in doub l c
IDamask Table Linen
6S and u inches
wide. $l.5O; regular
$500 quality.
An importer had
too many and wanted
to close the account
for the season. We
were among the Tor
tunate ones. $1.5O
from $500,
Evening journal., 1892-03-22

The Office Of the Equitable Life will be
located at No $50 Market street until
the 25th Of March. After that the Offices
will be found on the second hoOr Of the
Equitable Building.
Evening journal., 1892-03-22
Fnr narrninn III Wntnhna-

Clocks, Diamonds and Jewelry go TO the
public sale Of j. d. Ayars, No 800 Mar
ket street The entire istock must be sold
by March 20. The real estate and fixtures
also for sale.
Evening journal., 1892-03-22
HIS PERSONAL RIGHTS.

The situation here is becoming serious.
There was = row at the last election re =
sulting In negro mob which drove the
election officers away and closed the
polls.
The police refused to interfere.
AT ths trial which followed the parti.
sans on the jury declined to inhics any
Evening journal., 1892-03-22
Things worth Knowing.

g r. Truitt sells Columbia wheels.
Tea, coffees aud pure spices, a. Boyle's.
See Truitt's Credenda bicycles.
New crop fancy NO. molasses, Boyle's.
Not the wheel of fortune, but better,
tine wheel Of health at Truitt's.
Evening journal., 1892-03-22
RnnL Ranr

john P. Donahoe has just received an
invoice Of the celebrated Bartholomay
Roch sster Book Beer and will deliver to
all parts Of the city in either bottles OF
kopa