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Evening journal., 1892-01-11

day afternoon, burned large hole Ia the
kitchen wall The fire was caused by a
defective flue
Rev. II Allen, a Southern pennsyl.
vania minister, preach two forcble
sermons in the Presbyterian Churcb yes
terday to good.sizei congregations His
evening sermon WAS ma erly effort
aud excited much commentator.
Il is hoped that everybody Interested
In vocal culture or the study OF music
will meet In the City Hall this eveaing
at 7, 30 o'clock, for the formation OF a
glee club. A chorus of 100 voices will
b formed, If possible
Rev. Zachsrlah Walker. teacher ia
the NJ. Il. Sunday ssehool, WAS yesterday
presented by his class with silk UNI
brella. He made feeling address of
acceptance
Teas, coffees and pure spices, at Boyle's.
Personal Notes.
Miss Emily Galloway OF this city Is
suffering with pneumonia in Whining
ton.
Edward Chefiins is acting as advance
agent for Professor Druckenmlller and
family
Elias Henius, a well-known young,
man. has returned to this city for visit
to old friends.
Miss Tahitha Watts of Wilmington Is
visiting friends and relatives Ia this city.
Robert r Porter. who has been suffer
ing from an attack Of the grip, has 70
covered.
Hugh sheridan, a tlegman at the
Ninth street railroad crossing, Is III at
his home on Vine street.
Robert Dillon Is still dangerously III at
his home on Water street.
Mrs D. w Elkinton is very sick at
her home on Orange street
United States Consul William J. Black,
Of Nuremburg, Germany, and Miss
Margaret w. Janvier left this city at
noon to-day for visit TO friends Ia Balti.
more and Washington.
Evening journal., 1892-01-11
re Be Tried To-morrow

Among the cases to be tried before the
United States District Court which
meets tomorrow morning, is one against
Matthew Goslin of Harrington, for the
violation Of the pension laws. This will
prove very interesting case. II is
alleged that Goslin pledged pension
certificate as collateral security for money
loaned him by Hezekiah Harrington
of Harrington. The certificate and
money we're given and loaned in
good faith neither party thinking they
were committing wrong nor violating
the pension laws The case was
made public. however, and the secret
officers of the United States Govern
ment were put on the case and have
gathered sufficient evidence to warrant
the arrest Of Goslin. He will secure
legal advice and SIGHT the case.
Evening journal., 1892-01-11
a LgwEs woMaN.s TFoueLE.
She Attempts 70 Kill Her Babe BY Throw
ing It Into 3 CeAspnol

She Attempts 10 Kill Her Babe BY Throw
ing It Into Cosspool
A Philadelphia paper this morning
contains the following;
Annie HaymRn. young colored wO.
man lately employed as a house servant
on Dickinson street, above Third. who
was arrested by Special Policemen Shook
and Martin, charged with attempted in.
fanticide by throwing her newly born
babe in a cesspool in the rear Of 325
Greenwich street, on Christmas day, was
before Magistrate Pole at the City Hall
Police Court on Saturday
The defendant, who has, since her ar
rest, been in the Philadelphia Hospital,
had the infant with her Special Slook
said that 1.-THE babe must have been in
the cesspool seven or eight hours before
it was found, as IL was almost frozen
when It was picked up. a physician ex-
ahmed the defendant and decided that
she had become q mother within a few
hours before her arrest, although she at
first denied the fact. She bad afterward
admitted that it was her child, but de
clared that she did not know what had
become Of it.. Policeman Slook added
that she had told contradictory stories
about her family"
The prisoner told the magistrate a
pitiful story, in the course Of which she
said that the father Of her child was one
John Corson, who drives an ash wagon
He had not been to gee her since her
baby was born Her parents reside near
Lewes, Delaware. She said she had about
$40 and that would pay her railroed fare
home Il the magistrate would release her.
The magistrate, after some thought,
said he felt that the best thing 70 do
would be to get her ticket and send her
home. He directed Special Slook to see
that she went there.
Evening journal., 1892-01-11
"A mother,s Sudden Deatb

Heart disease claimed another victim
on Saturday night when Mrs Isaac Par
dee died very suddenly. She had been
suffering from this disease for several
years. Mrs. Pardee had been out during
the day and had walked more than she
was accustomed 10. After returning
home. she complained of feeling tired
and short Of breath, exec ting
this she was in her usual
health. About II o'clock she retired,
taking her child, little girl about 8
years old, with her. In short time the
child was awakened by hearing its
mother calling for help She Jumped
from her bed and ran to her mether's as.
sistance and got her some medicine. In
the meantime they had gone down stairs
Mrs. Pardee knew that she was diving
and she called her little girl to her ana
kissed her. Mr. Psrdse and the family
physician, DR.. Blocksom, were sum
moned, but when they arrived she was
dead. She will be buried In Suddlers-
Vile, Md, on Wednesday.
Evening journal., 1892-01-11
WAS RAYMOND DRUNK
Howard Bullock Thumps Him while Oh
His Way Homs-witnesses Swear TIA
Raymond Was Intoxicated.

Howard Bullock Thumps Him while On
His Way Howe Witnesses Swear That
Raymond Was Intoxicated.
/ George G. Raymond. operator at Tie
police station, was assaulted by Howard
| Bullock at Twenty-second and ARrkst
s rec en- Saturday nigbt. Mr.. RAYMOND
was oil his way to his home when the as.
sault t., place. The policeman had his
ssssilant arrested and Bullock was
charged III the offenae at this morn.
ing's seasio Of the Municipal Court.
The victiui was sworn and testified
that be Was ing home between l2 and
! O'Clock Sund.g morning when he met
crowd of young men at Twenty second
and Market streets. They were very
noisy whereupon he ordered them of
the corner. They replied by using some
very indecent language towards
him. By this time officer
Peterson arrived and also
ordered them away. They did not 20
whereupon the officers threatened to
arrest them. Officer Peterson them
placed Bullock under arrest. While Jas.
sing Raymond, Bullock struck him a
stunning blow IN the face which felled
him TO the ground. Peterson then took
Bullock to the patrol box until the wagon
arrived. After he had struck Raymond
he also threatened to do him other bodily
harm.
Officer Peterson testified that he saw
Raymond talking to the men on the
corner de also told them to 20 away.
when Bullock struck Mr. RAYMOND
Witness then arrested Bullock.
The prisoner stated that Mr.. RAYMOND
was drunk at the time This Officers
Peterson and Logue denied
John Williams testified that he was in
Henry Cashells barber shop at Fifteenth
and Market streets when Mr.. RAYMOND
came IN Bullock was also in the shop
and there he men had rtilt They
left the shop together and proceeded out
Market street. He did not see the as
sault.
Henry Cashell swore that Mr.. Raw
mond WAS drunk when he came into his |
shop. Bullock was also drunk.
samuel Kramer was called and he tes- |
tilted to going out Market street in com
psny with Raymond and Bullock, when |
they reached Twenty second aud Market /
street Raymond struck his companion In
the eye He did not hear Raymond tell /
the men to move off the corner. RAYMOND |
and Bullock began TO quarrel again when
BULLOCK struck him.
This ended the testimony and Bullock /
remarked that Raymond was drunk at /
The time and that he could prove 1t. he /
stated that his witnesses saw him come
,ut Of Haywood's saloon at Fourth and
Market streets, intoxicated, on Saturday
1ight The case was therefore con
iinued until tomorrow morning.
Mr.. Raymond said this morning that
le was not under the influence Of liquor
md that the whole story is lie. He has
'een connected with the Police Depart.
nent for several years and has always
'orne thu reputation Of a reliable and
'ficient officer
Evening journal., 1892-01-11

The almanac Of the Baltimore Sun for
the year 1892 is enlarged to IA pages,
which is an increase OF twenty four
pages over any previous issue The
almanac is full Of interesting matter,
some OF which will be Of great use
during the election year OF 1892 A full
account Of the life Of Charles Stewart
Parnel is given In this interest
ing work The Baltimore Sun
is one Of the best papers
In the South, in every way, and, In pub
fishing this years almanac, It shows its
enterprise and increasing popularity.
TO have this almanac means TO have
complete description OF all the important
events Of the year, besides the astronomi-
cal calculations for the entire season.
Evening journal., 1892-01-11

Four inch Ice is being harvested.
Bishop Coleman win preach al Delmsr
on Wednesday evening
The Iriquois olab viii give full dress
social in Eden Hall on Wednesday even
ing.
Police Officer Shearer has been trans
ferred from the Seventh to the Second
district.
Rev. D. J Flynn will give lecture in
the Opera House on February 90. his
subject being "A Trip 10 Europe" de-
scribing his recent tour.
On account of sickness among the
committeeman and friends Of Troop B
Association. the formal opening Of the
srmory, which was to have taken place
on January ID, has been postponed with
out date.
While playing Skinny" on the Ice
over Market street bridge yesterday
afternoon, Howard Drucker had his right
band badly cut by being struck By a
shiny" stick.
Daniel w. Anderson, colored, 81 years
old, father Of James and George Ander-
SOD, the we'll known colored politicians,
Is still very i'll ct his home in Anderson
vile. He is one Of the Oldest and best
known colored men of this city.
The body of Mrs Rochus Messick was
inferred this morning in the New Cathe-
oral cemetery. Solemn requiem mass was
celebrated in st. Pauls church by Rev.
Father Birmingham The deceased was
an aunt Of Clerk OF City Council Mes
sick.
Last night eight women and three
men were immersed at Shiloh Baptist
Church, at Twelfth and Orange streets,
as a result Of the revival that has been
going on among the colored people there.
Rev. B. T. Moore, the pastor, assisted by
Rev. George Smith Of Milton, performed
the baptismal rite.
Evening journal., 1892-01-11

At this mornings session of the Munic-
ipal court Lawrence Dorsey was dis
missed as their was no evidsnc 30 hold
him on the charge OF dlsorderly conduct.
Frank Gibson and George Finn we're
charged with murderously assaulting
John Campbell with a knife on December
~. Tho men had evaded arrest until
Saturday night when they were bagged
by Detectives Hitsil and McVey. The
prisoners were not ready for a hearing
and thsy were held in 81, 600 bsil until
Friday morning.
Evening journal., 1892-01-11

FIehsant1 Elegant, Reliable.
For billousness and constipation, take
Lemon Elixir,
For feyers, chills and malaria, take
Lemon Elixir.
For sleeplessnsss, nervousness and pal.
pitstion Of che 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 will not fail
you In any Of the above named diseases.
all Of which arise from torpid or dis
eased liver, stomach, kidneys or bowels.
Prepared only by DR.. Ii. Motley. At
lanta, Ga 50c and 81 per bottle, at drug.
Evening journal., 1892-01-11

Edwin A. Read, Of the recorders
offce, met with a painful accident on
Saturday evening, which required
al extensive use of court
plaster and arnica. Mr.. Read left
this city for Smyrna on ftrain No Al At
6.25 o'clock He stepped of the train
at Middletown to deliver package
% the operator there. and before Re
could got back TO the train IL had started
of, He made desperate rush for The rear
car, but tripped on an elevated portion
OF the platform and fell heavily on his
face. Mr. Resd was compelled not
only to suffer from the bruises ana
cuts on his legs and arms and the
laughter Of a dozen bystanders, but 70
wait two hours for the next train.
Evening journal., 1892-01-11

The annual election Of managers OF the
Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance Com
pany Of the State Of Delaware was held
at the Market street Office to-day. begin
ing at 10 g. m. The following
managers were elected: Three
years, Philip Plunkett, Samuel
Bancroft, Jr, John p. Cochran
Francis N. Buck, Solomon M. Curtis
two years Andrew Eliason. One years
interest on all deposit notes, and six per
cent. interest on all balances amounting
to IS and upwards was paid. The office
was crowded this morning
Evening journal., 1892-01-11

The Minqus Club a new social club,
with headquarters at No 1913 Washing.
ton street, and the Wilmington Club. !
similar organization, which has been at
the top Of the heap" here for forty
years. have consolidated. The consoli.
dation was effected on saturday evening.
Colonel Christian Febiger president Of
the Wilmington Club. retains his office
aud Colonel William A La Motto. who
presided over the destinies Of the MiDoua
Club, was honored with the chair of 6rst
vice president.
Evening journal., 1892-01-11
Property of the Dead

Register Of Wills Cooch has granted
letters to-day as follows: Parliamentary,
upon the estate OF Thomas Shiplev, late
Of BrandywiAe hundred, to Edward
Bringhurst. Jr.; administration, upon
the estate Of Jacob r Weldin, late Of
Brandy wine hundred, to Jacob A. and
Thomas 7. Weldin; administration, upon
the estate Of Richard w. milford, late
OF St. GEORGES hundred 30 b. Salmon
Evening journal., 1892-01-11

u Is reported that signals OF distress
were shown yesterday from the schooner
y. =. Avery, which was anchored of the
delaware Oapes, and she was boarded
from the shore. 1t was reported that
hght had taken place on board during
which Steward Isaac Ross shot seaman,
Martin Johnson, Ia the shoulder. The
injured man was landed At the hospital.
Evening journal., 1892-01-11

The Fay Foster Burlesque Company.
which opens three.night's and Wed.
nesday matinee engagement at the
Academy Of Music tonight. Is said to
be one Of the best organizations Of its
Kind now on the road The sbapalv
limbs aud symmetrical forms Of the
burlesquers will no doubt fiji the house
Evening journal., 1892-01-11

General Mulholland Of Philadelphia
will deliver Illustrated lectures on Ire
land, London and Paris at st. Mnrv's
Church, Sixth and Pine, "Wednesday and
Thursday evenings beginning at q 30. for
the benefit Of the po.r General Mulhol-
land is an artist and the lectures will be-
probably viii attended. Twenty 1--WE
cents admission.
Evening journal., 1892-01-11

Frederick W. Stuck was buried from
his late home, No. 8l5 Market street,
yesterday afternoon. The funeral was a
large one and was attended by the fol
lowing lodges: Germania Encampment,
No SO, Knights Of st. John and Malta
Msttahoon tribe, Improved Order Of
Red Men; Liberty Lodge, No. 10, A. o.
U. W.. and Diamond State Castle, No.
IL, K. G. E. Interment was made III
Riverview Cemetery.
Evening journal., 1892-01-11
PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS.

Mrs, James Chairman is visiting friends
In Lewes.
F. Everett Janvier spent Sunday in
Delaware City.
Dolph Burnite spent Sunday with
friends at Cherry Hill.
Mrs. s. E Rsedy OF Milford has been
visiting friends Ia this city.
Miss ANA McCaferty Of this city is
visiting relatives In Baltimore.
Frank Wootsn OF Gumboro, Sussex
county, is attending school in this city.
Bratton Starr Of No ss1 Monroe street,
has recovered from an attack Of the grip.
Mrs ] F. Murphey has been visiting
her fsther. General d. Q. Collision, at
Dover.
Evening journal., 1892-01-11
LToENsN APPLICATIONS


MOTICE.-LE FREDD ORTLIP rHETEN-
Nv ant and occupant Of the house situased at
NO: COS French street, known as THE Cen
trail Hotel In the Sixth ward In the
city Of Wilmington. county OF New Castle
and state of Delaware. IN Compliance
with the requirements OF the acts of
the General Assembly In such case made and
provided, do hereby give notice that / shall
apply IN writing TO the Court Of General Ses-
sions OF the Peace aud jail delivery OF the
state OF Delaware, in and for New Castle
county, on Monday, the LIST day Of February,
isv2, being the next term Of said court, for
license for said house as an inn or tavern for
the sale therein Of intoxicating liquors In less
quantities than one quart, TO be drunk on the
premises, and the following respectable citi-
zens OF said ward at least twelve of whom
are substantial freeholders Of said ward,
recommend the said application, viz:
FREDERICK w. Heif James r. Richie
Henry SCHNEIDER John Worth
Joseph Handey A. W. Osborne
Charles Oppenlandre Daniel Farra
M v. J. Kelley Henry j. Crippen
Niihelm Schneider Samuel Slesinger
r r. mitchell James II. g Macy
Alex Lowber James r. Crippen
" imam 81 bryan George w. Rogerson
Charles Reynolds John ID. Wara
+. v. Robinson Daniel Ii Wells
1 Lewis Row Frank Kelley
z. FREDD oRTLlP.
Evening journal., 1892-01-11

Fine black tips three In a bunch for 3s
cents A lot Of assorted tips and fancy
feathers, Cock Plumes, Thlstles and
Others worth double the money will 60
at "a celts. L. Stenicken, No. 2i7
Market streat
Evening journal., 1892-01-11

John Newell, who haa just resigned as
third bhsemsn in the 50. Louis Base Ball
Club. is at home until the season opens.
BE has been travelling through the West
India Islands and Southern States with
this New Orleans Exhibition Club.
Evening journal., 1892-01-11

The family Of Frederick Stuck wish TO
tender their thanks to their friends for
the flowers that were sent to the funeral.
and to the orders for the attendance and
sympathy they showed in the time of
flliction
Evening journal., 1892-01-11
INCOME ACCOUNT


Inc gross earnings Of the system
show an increase over the previous wear
OF 1874 o2i 81. The main portion Of
this increase wss from the freight trio
the passenger traffic showing about the
same result as for the previous year
while there were slight increases Ia the
earnings from mails. express and
miscellaneous sources The expenses
show but a slight increase over
1890 the increase IN maintenance OF vNy
and conducting transportation being
largely Offset by the decrease ia the
motive power and maintenance OF car
departments, 50 that the net increase
was but S42, 947 40 The increase In the
freight earnings was mainly due to the
Improvement in the fruit crop, there
having been quite a large tonnage from
the peach traffic, az against a total failure
Ia the previous year. While the gross
earnings Of the main line show 4 com
Paratively slight increase, this Il due 20
the fact that on the first Of July. 1891
as more fully explained hereafter. tbs
New Castle branches were sold TO the
Delaware Railroad Company, 50 that
their earnings after thst date appear in
the results Of that property,
The tonnage 8hows an increase Of so.
597 tons, the gain arising from al in
crease 10 the local traffic OF 224 1872 tons.
distributed slmost equally between north
and southtound, offset By deer az IN
the through traffic OF 143
0s5 tons. mainly south. bound
The entire movement aggregate
$3.50, 676 tons The average rate "a.
ceived was LASS cents, gain OF
S4-lOO mills per ton per mile,
but the expenses having in
creased one-half mil the net sesrnings
we're AZ mills, as against 2. Os mills FOR
the proceeding year
The passenger traffic shows about the |
same gain as In $780, the number car.
rled being $3.50 sos. ss against 5. 1872.
OSs, but there was falling off in the |
net earnings of oue-fourth Of mill Der
passenger per mile
Evening journal., 1892-01-11

A special train Of Pullman cars passed
through this city at 1.1s o'clock this
Afternoon, as the second section OF train
No. ", The cars contained excursion
late on their way to Florida fora long
winter tour. The train made short
stop at the station here
Evening journal., 1892-01-11

Mr.. and Mrs. Arson "a. Maher Of this
city INST with great loss on Saturday
Mrs, MRher went to Newark, N. j.. ID
visit relatives lin that city and took her
tyeSr old daughter, Ethel, with her.
Soon after arriving there the little girl
was taken III with scarlet fever and died
The child having died of this dreaded
disease, they were obliged to bury it on
che day she died Ia Fairmount
Cemetery st.Newark. :
Evening journal., 1892-01-11
LEMON HOT nRnps

Cures all Coughs, Colds, Hoarseness.
Sore Throat, Bronchitis, Hemorrhages
and all throat and lung diseases. Ele.
giant and reliable.
% cents at druggists Prepared only
by Dr. y. Motley. Atlanta. Ga.
Evening journal., 1892-01-11
Ia.t colIeotor AppoInted !.

Receiver of Taxes John T. Dickey has
named his last collector. On Saturday he
appointed John T. Hayes collector Of de-
linquent taxes for New Castle hundred.
Evening journal., 1892-01-11

Have you seen the mark down in
prices Of trimmed hats, etc Be sure
you do before purchasing elsewhere.
l.. Stenicken, No. PIT Market street.
Evening journal., 1892-01-11

When you witness the Ozark Secret, 2
as played by Jefferson's great company at
the Opera Hoase this evening, you get
the worth Of your money every time.
Evening journal., 1892-01-11

While coasting on Third street hill
between Washington and Madison street,
Saturday night William Williams,
Maggie McCarren and Maggie 0'Neil
we're severely injured.
Evening journal., 1892-01-11

One Of the greatest aquatic scenes ever
produced on the stage, in the Ozark
Secret this evening, at the Opera
House.
Evening journal., 1892-01-11

The exchanges Of the Wilmington banks
AZ the clearing house to-day were: Total
$3.50, 6744l; balance, a21, OlS.S1.
Evening journal., 1892-01-11

You will not have the opportunity Of
seeing the Dark Secret" again this
season; do not miss tt at the Opera
House this evening.
Evening journal., 1892-01-11


ITANTED.-A HORSESHOER AND JOB
w Der. Apply rear of Guthrie's factory
south Market street bridge
Evening journal., 1892-01-11

nc KIols oArnlngs from The operations
Of the Philadelphia, Wilmington ana
Baltimore railroad and roads controlled
by II, for the year ending October III
1891, were 81, 1874, 99s. 65. and for The
previous year, SO 500, ST. OF showing an
Increase IN gross earnings Of 1914. 62f 6t.
The expenses for the same period weya
80 293, 1894 aud for the previous year
So, 900, ia So; showing an Increase n az.
penses Of &42 947 40. The net earnings
for the same period were 81 901 s76 81 !:
and for the previous year. al $40 POP 1e
showing an increase in net earnings ~
1881 GA, rs.
Evening journal., 1892-01-11
CITY NEWS IN BRIEF.

One Of the strongest companies on th
road In the Ozark Secret" this evening
Evening journal., 1892-01-11
1t Pays to Walt.

Just think Of It, Fine French felts
can be bought for 25 and 30 cents. A
good felt for 10 and % cents in colors
and black. L, Stenicken, No. PIT Market
street.
Evening journal., 1892-01-11
BIG RAILROAD EARNINGS.
THE p, w. II srouKHoLDKRs
MEET HRRE THIs AFrERNooN.

The Presidents Report shows an In.
crease In Net Earnings of over Three
Hundred Thousand FavorabIe Repar,
For the Delaware Road and Its
Branches.
Special car No. $50 arrived in tbls
city at 10 o. p m 10 day, having an
hoard the directors and high officials ~
the Philadelphia. Wilmington 4 Balti.
moro Railroad Company.
The occasion was the annual meetlng
and election Of directors. Among thnas
present were William Sellers Christian
Febiger Captain John P. Green d y
Newcomer, Hon Edward Lloyd n n
warner, Jacob Tome. the Port Deposit
mliilonaire superintendent Hutchinson
and Secretary J. Q Sims.
Ihe following directors were elected
70 serve Tor the ensuing year; George B
hooefts, William Sellers, Christian
reoiger, Jacob Tome. John p. Green. j
A. Dubarry, Benjamin r. Newcomer
frank Thomson, Skipwith Wilmer Hon
Edward Lloyd Henry b. Welsh E r
warner. German II. Hunt. b. b
Oomegys, n. P. Shortlidge
These were all re-elecie cd with the ex-
ception Of N 2. Shortlldgs who takes the
place Of Wistar Morris, deceased.
The board Of directors then re elected
the old board Of officers, as followr
President, George 3. Roberts; v,as
president, Frank Thomson; secretary. J.
=. Sims; treasurer, Robert w. Smith.
PRESIDENT Roberts reappointed all the
heads OF the different departments ana
MS appointments were all confirmed bv
the board.
Thenfty fourth annual reports OF the
president and treasurer for the year end
ing oetober.3l, 1891, were presented
aud read
arningH the Road.
Tns presidents repor. gives the follow
ing interesting statement OF the income.