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Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1892-02-22
A WILMINGTON olaL's FARE.
shesrraveled with a Variety Troupe, Was
Seized with Heart Disease and Died.

shesrraveled With a Variety Troupe, Was
Seized with Heart Disease and Died.
The New York World of yesterday
said:
"A burial service was held yesterday
afternoon at Stephen Merritt's under
taking shop 10 Eighth avenue over the
remains OF Clara Burroughs. a dark
haired girl Of 10. who had told folks that
she was from Wilmington. Del. She had
been In a variety troupe and had per
formed In Buffalo ana Ia Philadelphia
1T was IN the Quaker City that Mrs
Blanchard mot her Afterwards when
Clara Burroughs came to New York she
looked up Mrs Blanchard, who lives at
Mrs. Csandall's, No 25s Wost Twenty.
fourth street.
"'Clara was pretty girl, said Mrs
Blanchard, but she knew herself that
there was no hope for her. She Just ran
down and that was all there was u t..
1.-The final sickness OF Clara Burroughs
only lasted a week She went 70 see DR. q.
Skunk, Of No 351 West Twenty third
street, who told her she had valvular dis
ease Of tho heart and had better be care
full Of herself He was called TO the
house in West Twenty-fourth street last
AaNa4GN " ntN nNA bkAAus AnHAN " 10 AhN
same old paiu, and on Wednesday she
WAS dead. The doctor had been questioned
regarding her case by other women in tn
house, which made him think It best 10
notify the coroner. Deputy Coroner Con
way found the cause Of death was as The
doctor had diagnosed it-valvular disease
of the heart
The people in the Twenty fourth street
house had all subscribed at Mrs. Blanch
ards suggestion and raised S43 to buy &
burial plot In the Lutheran Cemetery
But before they could bury the cir
brother love had brought Charles Bur
roughs here, not from Wilmington, Del
but from North East, Cecil county, Nd.
The father came, too. and after a few
words which Rev. Stephen Merritt said
over the coffin, the body OF pretty Glars
Burroughs was taken away"
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1892-02-22
CITY NEWS IN eRIsF.

Eden Lodge will pay a visit to the
West Chester Lodge, /. o. o. F., on
March s.
Rev William g. Koog Of Wesley NJ
f. Church conducted the services 10 Elk
ton md } Church yesterday.
William Hawke. who pitched for the
Dauntless Base Ball Club last season, has
received an offer from Richmond, Va.
The sharp curves in the P, w. & B.
railroad tracks, near Elkton, Nd will be
done away with. Engineers are now sur
veying in the locality.
The O B. l. Com nittee has rendered @
vote'of thanks TO those who helped Il
make the entertainment, given last week,
such decided success.
The new Whining on Improvement As
ISOLATION will hold a meeting this even
ing In the Builders Exchange, and the
doors will be thrown open to everybody
who is interested in the city's welfare.
Paul Bright has purchased the house Of
] d. Hohecker, Jr. ct Delaware avenue
and West street He will take pos
session Of his home In March. Mr. Hof
fecker will build new home In the west
ern part OF the city.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1892-02-22
Work Of the New Church.

The annual meeting of the Maryland
Association Of the New Jerusalem Church
rsconvened in the church at o'clock on
Saturday afternoon. Papers were read on
Relation Of the New Earth to the
New Jerusalem" by Rev. Thomas A
King and "Our Denominational Name"
by Rev. F. Sewall and other
subjects by Rev. P. j. Faber
and William NJ Mcintosh. At ses
terdly mornings session, Rev. Frank
Sewall preached and sacrament was
served In the evening the subject THE
Sphere and Scooe Of the Sunday SCHOOL,
vas discussed, and Rev ". L Worcester
preached the sermon The election Of
officers for the Sunday School Union re-
suited as follows: President, r. d.
Mussey Of Washington; secretary, Miss
Thelia Negendank; treasurer, Arthur L
Spencer OF Baltimore. The association
met again az 10oclock this morning and
religious exercises were conducted by
Rev. W. ID. Hinkley. The annual
report Of the society was read
by Rev. Thomas King. acting president,
and 1t was very favorable Rev. Frank
Sewall also made an address and at 1
o'clock adjournment was made until 80
O'Clock. To night the members will be
entertained at the residence Of William
b Swift, No. 1409 Delaware avenue.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1892-02-22

The large new steamship Maine will
leave the dock OF her builders. the Hsr-
Ian and Holllngsworth Company, this
afternoon at o'clock. She will proceed
to the mouth Of the Christians, where
she will lay for two or three days. On
Thursday she viii be given her official
trial trip The route will be between
here and Ship John Light.
her owners and builders will
have representatives on board.
W. 7. Jones, caterer. has been engaged
for the occasion and hs viii be assisted
by an able corps OF Wilmington waters.
The Maine is a handsome steamboat and
her builders will receive a premium from
the Providence and Stonington Company
for having her completed before the time
stated In the contract.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1892-02-22
pr. Hubbard on remperanee.

Rev. E. L. Hubbard, Pm D., preached
a strong temperance sermon In Union NJ
E. Church last night The large church
was filed to the doors with an appre-
ciative congregation. During the sermon
the minister related several touching In.
cidents, and the eyes Of many Of those
present were filed with tears. BE said
that II he had anything to do with the
construction of the law he would make a
provision that the second time a man
came home drunk he would have his
family tsker away from him, have the
man put in an abandoned coal mine in
Pennsylvania. and have his food lowered
down 20 him soaked in whiskey. Then
when the prisoner was released be should
have his wife and children and happiness
restored. Some people. he stated, clsimed
that It would be taking a mans liberty
from him TO stop him from selling OF
drinking liquor No man. he said, had
the liberty TO make his Che speaker's)
son OF any other mans son q druDkard
aud that is what the rum-sellers are
doing every day.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1892-02-22

An attraction Of Importance will enter
tain the patrons Of the Graud Opera
House on Friday and Saturday. when
Miss Rose Coghlsn will be heard ia her
new comedy, "Dorothy's Dilemma Miss
CoghlaU is an artist Of acknowledged and
fine attachments, and in Dorothy 3
Dilemms" many Of her best powers are
called into action. The chief interest
centres in her masouerading in the
handsome uniform Of a British dragon
Miss Coghlan Is said to simulate the
swagger and drawl OF the typical English
swell with much skill and with very
am using results.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1892-02-22
BISHOP ANDREWS BREACHES.
The Presiding onicer of the Wilmington
NE. Conference Addresses n Congrega-
tion--hev. II. E. Terry and Bride Return


The Presiding Omcer of the Wilmington
ME-. Conference Addresses Congrega-
tion--hev. II. E. Terry and Bride Return
Social Correspondence EVENING JouRNAL.
DOVER. February 22.-Rsv. Il. e.
Terry and bride of the A. K parsonage
returned from their wedding trip Satur
day afternoon In the evening from 10
10 a reception was held In the parsonage
AZ which nearly all the congregation was
present
AS has been frequently announced.
Bishop h G.. Andrews, preached in the
NJ E Church Of this town. Yesterday
morning Though the weather was dis
agreeable yet the church was weil-filled.
la the afternoon the Sunday school OF
the church held its missionary anniversary.
The bishop made a short and interesting
address, after which the collection was
called for This amounted to over
$500. The collection In the church will be
taken next Sunday Last evening DR..
J. 81. Caldwell preached to a large and
appreciative audience. The presiding
elder, DIR. j. A. B. Wilson, Is announced
to preach next sunday morning, 1t being
the fourth quarterly conference.
On Wednesday evening next, Mrs. S.
2 ;. Green, returned missionary from
japan will deliver an address IA the NJ
e. Church Of this town ip the interest Of
the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society
Miss Maggie Ferguson has returned
from her visit to Baltimore.
Mrs. Hoereler OF Pittsburg and Mrs
German Of Philadelphia are the guests
Of Miss Nita Walker.
Miss Ross Of o,ean Grove, N. J., 4
visiting her brother, Rev. T. Z Terry.
William Wharton Is visiting his aun
Mrs. ollie w. Evans.
Owing TO wreck on the railroad nea
Cheswold Saturday evening last, the
o'clock train did not arrive here till afte
| Sp. m.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1892-02-22
stout,s LIfe Sow In rhe Jurr,s Hnndr.

BELAIR. Nd. Feb. 21-Immediately
after the call Of court this morning the
defnse IN the case OF Alfred Stout for the
brutal murder Of old Farmer Dittmore
began to offer evidence to prove the
character Of the witness. James Jorden
for truthfulness. who testified to the con
fession Of the prisoner in Elkton jail.
After this testimony the defense closed
its case at II 80 and recess was taken
until 100 The arguments were con-
clud ed in the afternoon and the case
given TO the iury
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1892-02-22
ADJUSTMENTS.
To-nIrht. the eEmIerant ..

at the Grand Opera House this even
ing Pete Baker in the "Emigrant, a
popular dialect comedy, will be the at
traction. Mr.. Baker Is one of the most
popular Of dialect comedians, and In the
Z migrant" Mr. Baker has abundant op
portunity to show his versatility and his
decidedly clever dialect capabilities. He
has surrounded himself With a company
that does justice to the stan md is saiis-
factory to the audience.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1892-02-22
LEMON ELIXIR.
Pleasant. Elsrnnt. ReIIabIe.

Pleasant, Elegant Reliable.
For biliousness and constipation, take
Lemon Elixir,
VOr fevers, ehills 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.. Mozley's Lemon Elixir viii not fai
you IN any Of the above named diseases
al Of which arise from torpid or dis
eased liver. stomach, kidneys OF bowels.
Prepared only by DR.. b. MOTLEY, At
lants, Ga. SOC and 81 per bottle, at drug
Qists.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1892-02-22

An alarm Of fire was struck from box
No 80 at Sixth and Tatnall streets yes
terday morning. The fire was at the
home of State Senator Donahoe. No. 401
West Sixth street The children Of the
senator were playing with matches and
set FIRE TO lounge. Tie Fire Depart
ment responded but did not 60 into
service as the flames we're put out by
buckets Of water. Tine fire did about
S1OO damage before It was extipguished.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1892-02-22
Engineer Barnes Injured.

Passenger train No. IS collided with
freight No. 20, A. Cheswold on Saturday
evening about 8 40 o'clock telescoping
the caboose, and throwing two freight
trains from the track. Engineer samuel
Barnes, OF the passenger train, had his
shoulder dislocated. The accident IVES
due to the fog. The passenger train
sustained no damage.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1892-02-22
An Intsrastinr Addrnss.

At Grace Church Yesterday morning
Rev. John Y Dobblns was not present on
account Of the sudden illness Of his
father. In his stead Miss Clara Cush
man, missionary Of the Woman's For
eign Missionary Society Of the M. e.
Church, made an interesting address.
After the discourse collection amount
ing to $3.50 was taken up. In the evening
Miss Margaret Bottome delivered an adj
dress.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1892-02-22

Eighteen Of the cadets Of the Penn
sylvsnia Military Academy passed down
Market street this afternoon, on a Wash
ington's birthday celebration jaunt. The
men were fully equipped and rode fine
horses. They rode from Media, having
started at s o'clock this morning. They
vent as far as New Castle and returned
home.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1892-02-22

Tomorrow and Wednesday Lewis
Morrison will appear in Faust" at the
Grand Opera House. An exchange says
that Mr. Morrison is so very attractive
and atrong in bis rendition Of the wiay
Mephisto that he absorbs the attention
Of bis audience from curtain rise TIL T.
falls. Mr. Morrison is strong attrac-
ton, and the business will no doubt be
large as be deserves.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1892-02-22
Annlrer,nrr ErercIses.

The Junier AuxllIaries Of the Episcopal
Churches held It's second anniversary In
st Andrews Church on Saturday after
noon. A number OF out of-town clergy
men were present and Bishop Coleman
presided. Reports from the different
boards we're read ard we're very crafty
ing Rev. Dr. Langford made an Inter
estiuR address
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1892-02-22

A leap year party gotten up by the
young women teachers Of North East
and other parts OF Cecil county. Mary.
land, was held on Friday evening, Feb
ruary 10, at the residence OF David
Richards on Elk river. nine miles belo v
North East Maryland. Thirty-five
CO uples were In attendance and 1t was 9
craat euccaac
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1892-02-22
LEMON HOT pRoPs

Cures all Coughs, Colds, Hoarseness,
Sore Throat, Bronchitis, Hemorrhages
and all throat and lung diseases. Ele-
CANT and reliable.
% cents at druggists. Prepared onlY
BY DR.. a. Motley, Atlanta, Ga
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1892-02-22

The American Social Club gave a ball
at Saturday night The hail was
beautifully decorated and the grand march
was led by John f. Mann and Miss Ger.
trude Connery, followed by forty
couples Dancing was kept up until
early yesterday morning Those
from Wilmington who attended the bal
were: Peter Fagsn, Evan Mccall, Thomas
McHugh. NJ. CollIns,J Gallagher, Charles
Briekls, Miss Ida Simmons and Mia;
TAYLOR
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1892-02-22
MOQUETTE RUGS.

IF thing of beauty JOY forever then you have
everlasting JOY small cost to you When you see our Mo
quette Mats and Rugs you will pronounce them things
beauty fact works of with their beautiful subdued
coors blending we'll with the rich soft material We have
put sale SOC Of them such remarkably low prices to
insure ready sales Secure them while they may be had
Mats size ISx36 inches, $I.oo
Rugs size 27x64 inches, SAYS
Rugs, size 36x72 inches, $4.2s.
We start them now with thrtysix patterns to select
from.
Also during this sale, Smyrna Rugs size 3ox6o inches
best quality S2.5o worth $500.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1892-02-22
NotIoe

To the employa, Of Pullman Shops:
Please accept my sincere thanks for their
kindness to me In my late bereavement
Of the death Of my husband.
Very truly MRS E. CUsAcK
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1892-02-22
AWNIN csI AWNINcsI

In anticipation Of advance OF prices of
Awning Goods we have laid IN large stock OF
standard awning canvas. namely WO0dberry
and Druid mills, 8, i0,l2i4 and 10 ounce goods,
which we are now making MP, as we hove for
the past thirty-One years, mildew-proof ind
In WOrkmanlike manner and at reasonable
prices Call and examine our sock, leave
your orders and have them ready 70 hook up
when required.
Canvas all widths and weights. suitable TO
nail on for wagon covers. Old sail canvas
for le
Those to whom sewing machine-made avn
ings are accepts Die can be supplied &C GORE
sponding low prices.
R.W. BiFnie & Son, Front and Mnkel SIS.
SAIL AND AWNING MAKERS.
Telephone 25f.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1892-02-22

James Landy, who was held In 81 SOC
bail for arson by Magistrate Smith on
Wednesday night was removed 10 New
Castle Jail this afternoon.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1892-02-22

Extra fine, fresh and salt meats
oysters and poultry, also large sssort-
ment Of vegetables and fruit at Kooch' {
Meat Marked, Brownson Library Hall,
Fourth and jackson strests.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1892-02-22

nor RENT. THE LARGE STORE AND
n dwelling OF No. 81; also the dwelling Of
No 2l8 West Front street. Apply Y
PHILIP e.. PLJNkkII,
No o0l Vest Front street.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1892-02-22

Insurance DEPARTMENT OF MARYLAND,l
J. FRED. G. TALBOT, COMMISSIONER.
BALTIMORE, Feb. 8. 1892.
j. Fred, o. Talbot, hereby certify. that,
after Thorough and complete examination
of the assets and liabilities Of the American
Casualty Insurance and Security Company
Of Baltimore City, made by the Examiner APP
pointed on behalf Of this department az Of
3lst December, 1891, the printed sta 'ement
hereto attached has been found to be correct
IN every particular, and IN accordance with
the laws OF the State Of Maryland.
J. FRED. c. TALBOT.
INSURANCE COMMISSIONER
FOR THE STATE OF MARYLAND.
ssOOOo deposited with the State Treasurer
OF Maryland
$4,000 deposited with superintendent
Of the Insurance Department, Albany, n. Y.
for protection Of all policy holders.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1892-02-22
CLEARING House.

The exchanges Of the Wilmington
hanks at the clearing house TO day we're
otal, &13s, 0l8 "a; balance, fS5, 662.OS.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1892-02-22
INSURANCE. Department of the state 81 'Ssw

NA'NAN "a NA' "htfN' "a @h'N
Albany, n. Y, Feb. IS, 1899
i, James II. Pierce. superintendent of In
surance, hereby certify that, after a thor
Gus b and complete eXufainatiun Of the assets
and Liabilities OF the American Casualty In
surance ana Security Company OF Baltimore
city, made By the examiners appointed on
behalf OF this department, as OF 5let Decem.
Der, 1891, had the financial condition OF said
company TO be as followH:
Total assets. b.. .................. g. a8. 800 o.
Total liabilities, including 81 900
wv AapliAl 49, .tss4sss...ss..s.4. Nlai.llO ~
Surplus beyond all liabilities. "a sa2 SO
The net surplus shown ia the Companv'a
statement Is eibe 2oO.tp. while IN the above
statement Il u only ga, $50 81, the differences
being caused by increasing tho nnearned
prem ums S07 ,oaf.54 according % the ruling OF
this department.
The Maryland COMMISSIONER does not re-
quire that the sums paid BY persons tai Ing
out policies on steam boilers for inspection
shall be included IN the premiums paid, OF
form any parO OF the basis for the calculation
OF the reserve. This department adopted a
d herent role some years ago, and includes
the inspection charges IN It's compute ton OF
reserve, AMI the addition 10 the reserve Ia
caused by adherence 70 that rule.
have also added a further liability 20 I'M
paid losses OF Slb,7lQ Il being the rule OF his
department 70 require companiee to charge
the full amount OF all outstanding losses until
| fnRll settled, judiciAly or otherwise
(cign ID JAMES II. PIERCE,
Superintt ndent.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1892-02-22

THE designs of carpets for spring in
and selling below previous seasons. Manufacturers
are claiming that the prevailing prices they losing
money and talking of advancing prices of the largest
having already done AS yet this does not affect and
will not if avoid it but rest assured carpets will never
be lower than If you wise you need no more than
this hint select your carpets now.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1892-02-22

YIN the Upholstery Department you will find the line of
Lace Curtains ranging in price from a really handsome
pair at 7sc upwards high the mind may conceive.
Those wonderful Window Poles still selling for cents
complete
In this department also the best Pillow Sham Holder
sold 75c and ST. single of the wrist and your shams
"out of sight" as it we're,
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1892-02-22
Reduced Prices.

h9ductd TrIcoss
To close balance Of winter stock will
make it up az cost
L. HEIss Merchant Tailor.
No. 4 <. Third street,
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1892-02-22

soHENoK,
LEON w. MANT0N, Agent for Delaware
BUmDINGs NINTH MARKET Sis, wILN1NGToL DEL
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1892-02-22
THE FLAG PROUDLY wAvEa.

The city Offices are all closed and 80 are
nearly all Of the offices In the Court House,
over which the nag proudly waves.
The only Offices open are those Of
the clerk OF the Orphans Court,
clerk OF the peace and recorder Of deeds.
The ferlorn look OF the interior OF the
deserted Levy Court room Is In keeping
with the uncertain certainty OF a
chancellor's decision against the Big
Six
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1892-02-22
sENATE SURELY DEMOCRATIC.

There Is no possible chance for partisan
legislation. even If the Republicans carry
two counties It is true that such re-
suit would sind George V. Massey to
Washington In the place Of Senator
George Gray, but such result is made
impossible by timely anticipation Of the
nefsrious schemes Of the Republicans.
Conceding, for arguments sake, merely
the two counties to the Republicans, the
Democrats would still hold five of the
nine senator's and, In the words Of
Marshal Mahaffy, Five beats twenty
five. il they have the backbone to stand
up TO 10
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1892-02-22

10 hHI0N = HIU FIAUI
At Goldey's Commercial College a fal
will be raised with fitting ceremonies
under the auspices Of the G.. A, R.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1892-02-22
KENT COUNTY SAFE.

In Kent county two senators and seven
representatives will be elected This in.
creased number is caused by the death Of
Ex-Governor Hall, who was a holding.
over senator The Republicans do not
hope to carry that county. They have
not the Levy Court to use as a political
machine, and the Democrats are working
in perfect harmony.
The only holding-over senator Is Mr..
Williams Of Duck Greek hundred With
nine to elect and one assured, the Demo
Gratis have q stsni-of, even with New
Castle county conceded to the Republi-
cans They would stand ten to ten on
joint ballot.