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Evening journal., 1892-11-25
wEccAcoE's soUIRTER HOUSED.
Liberty Boys Run in the New Engine of
the Crack West Side Company.

Liberty Boys Run in the New Engine of
the Crack West side Company.
The new Clapp & Jones engine Of the
Wecoacoe fire company was housed yes
terday afternoon by the Liberty steam
FIRE engine company, escorted by com
mittee Of the Weccacoe company and
the First Regiment band. After the
engine was removed from the warehouse
Of Owen j. Hcssion there was a short
street parade At the housing speeches
were made by Chief Engineer Shields,
John E. Curren, Of the Liberty
company and M. T. Conway vice
president Of the Weccacoe com
pany. Refreshments followed Tho
new engine made a splendid record ON
the test. Through fifty feet Of hose and
out of nozzle II inches it threw a
stream 35i feet inches. Through two
fines of hose Of 500 feet each and out of
nozzle of II inches It threw a stream
275 feet. Through two lines of hose of
100 feat each and out of 1t inch nozzle IL
threw a stream 2S6 feet.
Tie purchasing committee consisted Of
the following well known members:
Thomas +. Bailey, William A. Short, M.
r. Conoway, Thomas A Quinn and John
J. Mealoy.
The new engine has upon It many i'm
provements which were suggested by the
committee
Evening journal., 1892-11-25
THE ASSOCIATION WORKERS
Directors, Committeeman, Faculty and
Friends oftho Y. NJ. G. A. Meet and Dis
cuss Pertinent Matters.


A conference Of the directors and
committeeman of the Young Mems
Christian association was held last even
ing in Assembly hall. The meeting was
largely attended, and was exceedingly
pleasant. Mrs. Macallister, Miss Berta
Broadway and Miss Solomon were the
vocal and instrumental musicians of the
evening.
The following papers carefully pre-
pared and very instructive were read
and discussed. "The Reception Com.
mittve; its Importance and Duties" by
M. W. Picket "The Relation OF
Active Members to the Physi.
cal Department, by w. Il. Hoffman
How May the Membership Committee
Do Effective Work. by r. NJ Ocheltree
Hints on Visitation TO the Sick, by w.
It. Morris; "What Of Our Chronicleg' by
II. r. Fothergill; Committees; Their
Importance, Development and Effective
Service, by J. r King; How May We
Develop the Spiritual Life OF Our Mem.
hershipi' by n. w. Alrich.
General Secretary J. r. King opened
a box filled with pertinent, aud, In many
instanstances, veIy laughable ques
tions.
lmpromptu speeches were made by
George w. Todd job H. Jackson. /. ID.
johnson, Charles H. Baird, and others.
The women friends of the association
then served refreshments to the com
pany, which included several members o.
the faculty.
Evening journal., 1892-11-25
A HILARIOUS PARTY.
CoIored People Celebrate Thanksgiving
Dav by Shooting Each Other.


Dav by Shooting Each Other.
There was a party among colored
people last night in the house of Alex
ander Chambers, ON the south side Of
Market street bridge, in which Alexan
der Wortenberry was shot through the
lower right arm; Arthur Cooper shot
in the right leg; James f. Groome was
cut near the right temple and Mary Ann
Walker was shot in the breast.
The noise of shooting attracted the at
tention of Officer Tucker aud Massey and
they ran to the house. John Bell, Charles
Scotland Albert Levi, all scolorsd, were
arrested and taken 10 the city hall as the
ones who did the shooting. The wounded
men were also taken TO the police sta tion
where DR.. Baird dressed the wounds.
The prisoners were arraigned in the
municipal court this morning to answer
the charges The testimony proved that
all the prisoners we're concerned in the
shooting.
Wortenberry had acted as a peace
maker and in doing so was shot by Bel
through the arm.
Mary Ann Walker has not been found
No evidence was produced to show who
cut Charles L. GrOome.
Levi, Bell and Scott were held in $500
bail for the upper court.
Evening journal., 1892-11-25
CITY NEWS IN BRIEF.

The oyster supply la the city has been
scarce during the week, owing to the storms
along the coasts
-Ehe diocesan uTion viii meet At Brown
son Library Hall this evening for the pur-
pose Of elccting officers.
The elevator boy IN the Equitable Build
ing now sports a very neat cadet Uniform OF
light blue cloth and steel buttons.
Apollo Castle No. =. Knights of the Golden
Eagle, will attend divine services in body
at Union NJ. +. church on Sunday.
Father Bermingham's illustrated lecture
on picturesque ireland" has been postponed
from This evening 10 next Monday evening.
"A horse attached TO a coal Iwagon belong
ing To J. II. Turner. the coal dealer, fell at
Fourth and Market streets this morning and
was slightly injured.
Evening journal., 1892-11-25
In the whirIpooI's Grasp.

SPOKANE, Wash, Nov. 25-A Lewis
ton dispatch gives meagre particulars
of the drowning Of four young men near
there in Snake river yesterday afternoon.
The government scOw is at work at that
point, and six men we're in boat
endeavoring TO set off a blast when IL
capsized and two only reached shore.
The remaining four hung to the boat
until they were swept into whirlpool
and wrenched loose. Among the unfor-
tunates was the foreman of the scow
and Willie Virgins, one of the most
popular men in Lewiston. None of the
bodies have been recovered.
Evening journal., 1892-11-25
German knights Dance.

Knights of st. John and Malta, Ger
mania Encampment, No. 80, G. r. A.,
gave their first annual ball, at German
hail. Thanksgiving eve. About 100
couples participated in the dancing The
grand march was led by August Faske
and Miss Gersh, while quite a
number followed. At the intermission
Councilman McKelvey complimented the
order on its success and good manage
ment. Other addresses were made in
English and German by the various
officers of the lodge and at an early hour
tho assemblage broke up, the tired guests
departing for their homes.
Evening journal., 1892-11-25
-AINE SERIOUSLY I'LL.
S Condition Arouses the So
licitude of His Friends.
.TURE OF HIS DISEASE A SECRET.

& Accordance with the Wishes of the ex-
n fremier's Family the Physicians Refuse
|*o Give Information of His Illness-HIs
<|Sstem RefusesI to Respond to Treat
bent.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 25.-The condition
&ex-Secretary Blaine at noon is such as
Narouse the solicitude of his friends as
&the result of the illness from which
is suffering.
g t is impossible to state accurately or
finitely the exact nature of his present
q hess for the family decline to discuss
and acting in accordance with the
&shes of the family thus manifested,
Z attending physicians reply so all in
q ries that that is matter which they
# not talk about outside the resi-
S| |nce.
Mr. Blaine since his re urn to Wash
&yton in October, coDtinIed until re-
Nltly, apparently in unusually good
Is Rlth as compared with the ilong period
"a physical depression which prevailed
ring the summer at Bar Har6or. Per-
e hs who saw him then said that he was
sEFery sick man.
However upon his return to Washing
I'D he resumed work in his library and
IS busily engaged, it is said, upon a
5 vision, or a continuance of his book
twenty Years in Congress" On
hesday of last week he was seized
tn chill followed iby the appearance
light fever. The night before he
& ID complained of slight attack of
8 ut in his foot.
Dr. Frank Hyatt, whose treatment of
2 rs. Blaine's illness two years ago, was
successful and who in the interim
3 Rintained close personal relations with
o ex-secretary and family was called
81 attend Mr.. Blaine. He is specialist
diseases of the throat and lungs and
hen he learned the nature Of the com
Ehint from which the patient was suffer.
3 V he informed the family that it was q
case outside of his own
ovince and that the services
skilled general practitioner were
eded. This would of itself show con
S |usively that other than the brOnchia
gans are affected. DR.. w. W. John
< was thereupon summoned and Is nov
attendance upon the patient, DIR
yatt meeting with him at the bedside
h occurrence on Wednesday nigh
Ihich weakened Mr.. Blaine would LEAD
the supposition that the trouble wal
intestinal one, but this is denied.
The only authoritative statement tina
as been heard, approaching a defnit
description of the ailment from whicl
r. Blaine is suffering is that his trouble
a recurrence of that from which he ha
BIT been free for the past two years
his would indicate, despite the denia
4 Dove recorded, that the trouble di
#.iginate from the stomach.
The illness which kept him confined t
he house Of his daughter, Mrs. Dam
.bsch, in New York for several weeks i
* ie spring of 1891 is said to have been
& Ase of vertigo. The attack which pro:
rated him while at his desk in th
ate department last spring as is we
Enown, was due to indigestion.
But this is not the most serious fes
ure of the case. Progress towards II
B overy goes on to certain stage, an
here stops.
He is no better today than he was ye;
.erday and is still confined to his bee
Is he lethargy of dependency is the wors
thing the physicians have to combat.
Evening journal., 1892-11-25
THE TURNPIKE TROUBLE.
A Commission Went in Carriages over
the Philadelphia and Wilmington Pike
Today.

the Philadelphia and Wilmington Pike
Today.
Judge Cullen has appointed George s.
Capelle, George w. Gray and John r.
Mari a commission to inspect the Phila-
delphia and Wilmington turnpike. The
inspection was made today for the pur-
pose of determining whether the turn
pike is in proper condition to justify the
collection of toll from the driving public
for its use. A large quantity of stone
has been placed on the road since the
condemnation Of the previous commits
sion
The commission left the law Office Of
Hon. Charles b. Lore shortly after 10
o'clock. Dr. Il. G. Shortlidge who
wants the turnpike condemned, and
George A. Elliott, counsel for the turn
pike company, were there to see them
off.
Mr.. Elliott insisted that the commits
sion should not be accompanied by any
interested persons, and carried his point.
Before tho stgrt was made DR.. f. Short
Shortidge said that he was tired of pay
ing city taxes TO maintain the streets
and never get any of the benefits.
Mr. Elliott said that the company kept
the roBd in good repair.
The commissioners occupied a carriage
and droue over the entire road critically
examining its condition. They then re-
turned to the city.
Evening journal., 1892-11-25
AssauIted Man and KYife.

John Thompson. a boot black, went
into the restaurant of Walter Scott, 102
East Front street, while drunk last even
ing and asked for something TO eat. He
was refused and then he started to clear
up the place He knocked Mrs. Scott
down, attempted to DO the same thing
with Mr.. Scott. He was fined $40 and
costs or sixty days in the city court this
morning.
Evening journal., 1892-11-25
Thank.rIrInr E,e NuptIaIs.

Rev. William p. Swartz of Central
Presbyterian church welded Miss Jean
cite L. Mammele and William r. Good
ley on Wednesday evening, at the resi-
dence of the brides mother, 125 West
Eighteenth street. A large number Of
friends were present. Many handsome
presents were received. The newly
welded couple left yesterday morning
on a short wedding tour South.
Evening journal., 1892-11-25
snsse,.s En.sherIn Here.

"Tho Gospel Phone Of Georgetown
Methodist Episcopal church" is upon
the exchange table in this Office. It's
motto is Take heed what ye hear. %
Rev. c. A. Grise, A. NJ, Phi. d. is its
editor. It is neat sixteen column
paper de voted to church news. One Of
its items is as follows: 1--WE are sorry
TO loose ex-sheriff Ward and his excellent
family from our midst He moved to
Wilmington on the - inst. We wish
them most pleasant relations and abun-
dant success"
Evening journal., 1892-11-25
WAR ON A TRAIN.
Riot in Which Themselves and Others
Are Badly Injured.

Are Badly Injured.
GALLIPoLIs, O., Nov. 25.-News of
bloody battle on a northbound Ohio
river railroad train has just reached
this city. As n result of the fight the
conductor and brakeman are shot and
badly cut, number of passengers are
more or less injured aud the six drunken
offenders have injuries which may prove
fatal
On Wednesday night six brothers,
Williams by name, boarded the train at
Huntington in a naudlin condition
They at once became obstreperous and
when Glenwood was reached one of the
men went into the ladies' coach, used
profane language, fourished his revol-
yer in menacing manner and
threatened to kill every one in the car.
Conductor Smith grabbed the man and
pulled him into the smoker. This
angered his brothers and they rushed
upon the conductor, at the same time
drawing their pistols and knives. His
brakeman at once came to his assistance
and the fight was precipitated. In the
melee both the conductor and brakeman
sustained serious injuries.
The newsboy, hearing the shots and
screams, jumped from his seat in the
ladies coach and rang the riot" bell
The train was stopped, and the engineer
and fireman dismounted from their cab
and proceeded to the smoker with huge
clubs where they beat the Williams
brothers until they were almost insensi-
BILE, and then threw them off the train.
Several passengers were badly injured.
and the floor of the smoker was red with
blood. 1t is not known whether any of
the Williams boys were killed or not.
Evening journal., 1892-11-25
Ended a Drunk Too Soon.

ST. LOUIS, Nov. 25.-H. w. Durphey,
the wine salesman from New York, who
was found dead in his room at the South
ern Hotel last Sunday, it now appears,
died from an overdose of morphine, ad-
ministered during an attack Of delirium
tremens. He had been drinking hard for
several days and, as he expected his wife
from the East, he left the Hotel Mozier,
going to the Southern, where he tried to
''brace up" The task was too much for
him resulting in his death.
Evening journal., 1892-11-25
Parnem's widow Seeks a oompromIs,

LONDON, Nov. 25.-Mrs. Charles Stew
art Parnell has submitted a scheme to
secure to her creditors twenty shillings
on the pound. In connection with a
proposition to insure Mrs Parnells life
for the benefit of her creditors, the Off.
cial receiver has reported that an emf.
nent doctor who recently examined Mrs.
precarious ana absolutely uninsurable.
Evening journal., 1892-11-25
nInrder Ends . Tend.

ALTON, Ill.,, Nov. 25.-An old grudge
aud family feud terminated fatally here
yesterday afternoon. Lawrence Farley
shot and killed his brothor-in-law.
Mitchell Mimnaugh. Both are glass
blowers. They were formerly in the
saloon business together About year
ago they became enemies and yesterday
afternoon Farley went into Mimnaugh' S
saloon and began shooting at him. MIN.
murderer was arrested
Evening journal., 1892-11-25
nied at tho Are of 1Ol.

Mrs. Jane Knight Of Hopewell, Chester
county, Pa, who lived to the remarkable
age of 104 years died yesterday. Her
health was good up to within a week Of
her death. She was born before Wash.
in gton was inaugurated president and
could distinctly remember when he died,
she being then II years old. When the
war of 1912 broke out Mrs. Knight was
a mature young woman of "a
Evening journal., 1892-11-25
Blaine Much Better.

Later in the day DR.. Johnston told a
United Press reporter that when he ar
lived at the Blaine residence this morn
ng. to hold a consultation with DR..
Hyatt, he found Mr.. Blaine up and
dressed md looking decidedly improved.
DR.. johnson said that Mr. Blaine was
much better and would be able to ge out
doors in few days il the weather re-
NAMED fine. His cold had
almost entirely disappeared and the
throat affection, for which Dr. Hyatt
was treating him, proved to be nothing
more than one Of the slight bronchial
troubles so prevalent in the Washington
climate. Mr.. Blaine's condition. said DR..
johnson, was the same that it had been
for the past four months.
Evening journal., 1892-11-25
Robert Barbour Dead.

PATERSON, N. j., Nov 25.--Robert Bar
bour, president of the Barbour Flax Spin
ming company died Of apoplexy early this
morning. Mr.. Barbour was born in Ire
land in 1924 and came to America in 1864.
With his brother Thomas he established
the big American industry and was also
interested in the monster linen works at
Lisbon, Ireland. He leaves a fortune
variously estimated at from 5000, 600 to
$40, ,O00 600.
Evening journal., 1892-11-25
rEIEeRApHlc RRlEEs.

George Lawson, white, was murdered
at south pittsbTrg, Tenn, last night by
three negroes. All three were captured and
have confessed.
Louis Kemp, colored, attacked his wife,
Ellen Kemp, with a knife last night on the
street, in Springfield, H.. and wounded her so
seriously that she viii die.
Charles Dickson. president OF the Olympic
club New Orleans, last night .elegraphed TO
Lou Houseman, of Chicago, TO match Tom Ryau
against Tommy Williams. who is in England,
for purse Of 5000, the match to take place
during March next.
Evening journal., 1892-11-25
The bind AssembIy Danoe.

The First Assembly dance will be hel d
In Eden Hall tonight The ball room
has been appropriately decorated and a
very pleasing evening is anticipated.
The patronesses are: Mrs. James A.
Draper, Mrs. James H. Wilson, Mrs.
George Gray, Mrs. John J. Black, Mrs.
Eugene DUPONT, Mrs Thomas B. Brad
ford, Mrs. Willard Hall Porter, Mrs
May Dupont, Mrs. Charles E. Mcllvane.
Mrs. f. Tatnall Warner and Mrs. David
w. Mauu
Evening journal., 1892-11-25
Criminal Coleman Free.

SALEM, Ore, Nov. 25.-Thomas Cole.
man, alias "Gohegan," who is said to
have been connected with the murder Of
DIR. Cronin, in Chicago, was released
from Fthe penitentiary yesterday after
serving two years for robbery. 1t has
been stated that Coleman was wanted in
Los Angeles. Cal, and Chicago. Neither
city made a requisition for him and the
prison officials gave Coleman his freedom
Evening journal., 1892-11-25
No FAILuRgs IN osoEMBER.

The Reason Assigned Is That Creditors
are STABBED orby Christmas Promises.
"Did you ever notice that there is
seldom failure announced in our city
during Decemberi' asked a lawyer Of an
EvERINeJoURSAL reporter
"No, was the reply. What cause
do you assignf"
"Therc isn't any creditor who wants to
shut down on man during the holidays
Just as soon as he proposes TO do II the
debtor goes TO him and promise TO pay his
bill out Of the proceeds Of his Christmas
trade. That is the reason"
Evening journal., 1892-11-25
For BETTER Drinking water.

Thomas B. Smith and Henry T.
Plckels of the water commission left the
city last Monday for Tacoma, Wash,
where they will examine the filters used
at that place. Upon their return the
subject Of local altering system will be
considered and il is probable that before
next summer such a system will be in
operatiou.
Evening journal., 1892-11-25
Racon as q NfuaIcIan.

In the November term of the Etude, a
Philadelphia musical journal there is
composition byiPaderewski, edited by
Walter Bacon, the young lawyer and
well known musical amateur of this city.
For the December number he has written
treatise on the old system of pedaling,
which is, being reviewed by modern
pianists
Evening journal., 1892-11-25
"our GobIins' at the Academy.

The managers Of the Academy Of
Music presented to its patrons on Thanks
giving evening and matinee the musical
extravaganza "Our GOblins." The house
was nearly filed and the audience ap-
peared delighted and amused. Good
singing and dancing gave buoyancy to
the piece. and the serpentine dance by
Peerless Annabel was heartily applauded.
Evening journal., 1892-11-25
CANADIAN CABINET CHANGES.
The Resignation of Premier Abbott WIN
Cause Reorganization.

Cause Reorganization.
MONTREAL, Nov. 25.-Hon. George
Foster, minister of finance, left for Eng
land yesterday, carrying in his pocket
the resignation of Premier Abbott. This
will lead to a reorganization of the cabi-
net, and on good authority it was
said last night that Hon. J. A. Chapleau,
minister Of customs, will be made lieu
tenant governor of the province Of
Quebec, the present holder of the posi-
tion, Lieutenant governor Anglers, sue
ceeding to the portfolio Of customs.
Sir John Thompson, the present min
lister of justice, will be the premier, and
w. B. Ives, member of parliament, will
be taken into the cabinet as minister of
agriculture. Other changes are likely to
be mada
Evening journal., 1892-11-25
WATER WITCH ENGINE.
The Weccacoe's Old squIrter 60 80 Used
ny the New Company.

The Weccacoe's Old squirter 20 80 Used
ny the New Company.
City Treasurer Adams, Samuel Cham
bers, Thomas C. Doud, John Kelley and
William Murphey, constituting the
executive committee Of the Water Witch
Fire company, held a conference with
the Clapp & Jones company's' agent at
the Clayton house at o'clock this after
noon. The object Of the conference was
10 procure from the company, II possible,
the old Weccacoe engine which the com
pany has accepted as. part payment for
the new one just housed.
Tie old engine is capable Of much
Effective work, and the new company
feels assured that II will serve all
practical purposes for some time TO
come.
As a result Of the conference the en-.
gine was purchased but no amount was
given out.
Evening journal., 1892-11-25
Pleasant Hack Party.

A very pleasant Thanksgiving hack
party went to Marshallton last evening.
Among those who went were: Misses
Hannah Hackett, Ella Cox, Ida Smith,
Lille Bennett, Mary Bennett, Nellie
Brown, Nellie Welsh, Lizzie Hawkins,
Mrs. John Bennett, John Cotton,
Charles Beck, Frank Beck, Frederick
w. Neutze and William McCafferty.
While in Marshaliton they were the
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Pyle.
Evening journal., 1892-11-25
nvr.nl,eh nn thn RnlI.

BRENNAN, Tex, Nov. 25.-The south
bound passenger train on the Houston &
Texas Central Railroad was wrecked be-
tween Waller and Clear Greek yesterday
morning. The whole train went into
the ditch except the engine and one
coach. Two are reported killed and a
mum ber injured
Evening journal., 1892-11-25
Exercises at the colored College.

Rev. w. H. Edward, pastor Of the
Dover A. NJ. f. church. delivered a
Thanksgiving sermon to the students Of
the colored college at Dover, Yesterday
John H. Warren, principal Of the South
Camden High school. aud Miss Bessie L.
Henderson, of Philadelphia, lectured.
S ngpg was INDUCED in by the students.
Evening journal., 1892-11-25
a Prile EIrht Ends hi n Rn,r.

QUINCY, ILL.,, Nov. 20 The light
weights Billy OBrien of st. Paul and
Joe Flaherty of Lowell, Mass, fought
four furious rounds in a barn across the
river yesterday morning. The referee
gave the fight and pulse of $500 to
O'Brien for foul in the fourth round
and the fight then broke up in melee.
Evening journal., 1892-11-25
Killed In a PraIrIe blizzard.

WINNIPEG, Man, Nov. 25.-Charles
F. Church, travelling representative Of
Sanford & Co., dry goods house here,
was found dead on the prairie near Nc
Leod yesterday morning. He started to
drive across the prairie and was caught
in a blizzard, losing the trail. He was
frozen TO death
Evening journal., 1892-11-25
Five-mile bicycle Record BROKEN.

DENVER, Col. Nov. 25-In the ten
mile road race of the Denver Rambleis 5
Bicycle club yesterday Robert Gerading
an amateur of this city, broke the worlds
track and road record for five miles by
As 4-5 seconds. His time was 1907. The
road was good and heavy wind helped
Evening journal., 1892-11-25
CIerelnnd CIub nIeetInr.

The Cleveland Democratic club. form
erly the First Voters Cleveland club,
will meet at 6l0 Market street this even
ing. Some very important business will
be transacted. The club will prove a
very important factor in the coming
city election.
Evening journal., 1892-11-25
PIumblng Inspeetor Kane Cut.

Plumbing Inspector Edward F. Kane
had his cheek accidentally cut with "a
hatchet at Shields Library hall on West
Sixth street on Wednesday afternoon.
DR.. +. +. Pierson dressed the wound,
which is not serious.
Evening journal., 1892-11-25
cnaInIinea Anrn.

RATION. N. NJ, Nov. 25-The Bloss-
burg coal mines are burning. There are
100 men in the lower workings. II is
thought some of them will be lost.
Three hundred families are affected.
Evening journal., 1892-11-25
A Fenst Dor Poor chiIdren.

About 200 poor children were made
happy by a sumptuous Thanksgiving
dinner rendered by the young women CT
Hanover Presbyterian church, in the lee
ture room of that edifce yesterday. The
dinner was q great success.