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Evening journal., 1893-02-06
Delawareans to Dlne In Gotham.

NEW YORK, Feb 6.-The annual ban
quet Of the Delaware Society will be
given this year at Sherry's. on the even
ing Of February 16. Layton Register,
president Of the Sons of Delaware Of
Pennsylvania, aud other representatives
from Pennsylvania will be present.
United States Senator Joseph NJ Carey,
of Wyoming, one Of Delaware's sons, will
be present and deliver an address upon
this occasion Anthony Higgins, United
States Senator; Thomas f. Bayard, ex-
Secretary of State; Senator Gray,
Ex-Governor Biggs, W. f. Harrity,
of Philadelphia, and many other
distinguished representatives will be
present and make addresses The fol
lowing gentlemen are officers Of the
Delaware Society of New York: Edward
B. Harper. president; William B. Will
kins, first vice-president; H B. B Stap-
lei, second ce-president; Edward d.
Calhoun, secretary, and Reed Gordon,
treasurer; and the directors are as fol.
lows: j. Edward Addicks, John S. Til
ney, Robert w. Todd, John B. Moore,
Wilson Lee Cannon, Jr.. r. E. Cochran,
W. 7. Peoples, S. l.. McGonigal and DR..
j. H. Marshall
Evening journal., 1893-02-06
arhe clly sporl. company.H p

A Chicago paper thus speaks Of the per.
formance Of the City Sports Comedy and
Speciality Company which appears at the
Academy Of Music to morrow night
"rhere are a number Of excellent feat
ures, one Of the best being the dancing
of Miss Connie Leslie, a young, very pretty,
and beautifully formed girl. There is a
pleasing ballet of eight or ten pictur
esquely attired girls, not one Of whom is
homely. Among the specialties Is the
black face sketcb of Phil and Crissie
Sheridan The lie Ardo sisters in classic
posing, Mile Zitella and Matt Flynn IN
comic sketch and impersonations, and
Thompson aud Duclos, banjoists. com
plete the olio There Is a burlesque IN
three scenes entitled "The Merry Bucca
neers or, Love and Duty" that anus
ingly concludes the entertainment.
Evening journal., 1893-02-06
A BATTLE WITH WILD HOGS.
The URtaBed Offspring OF Runaway
sh0ats Hunted Down Near Snow Hill.

sh0ats Hunted Down Near Snow Hill.
Snow HILL, Nd, Feb. 6.-On Friday
and Saturday there was an exciting boar
hunt on County Commissioner Edward J.
Gilliss estate
Several of Mr.. Gillis's shoats escaped
few years ago to "Wigwam Swamp"
and were not recaptured. From these a
new race Of wild animals sprang, which
never left the swamp They we're pre-
vented, however, from getting food by
the recent snow and cold and were
driven by starvation to seek tho farm.
Mr.. Gillis's farmer saw herd Of about
forty hogs enter the yard and immedi
ately closed the gate behind them. A
force of men was summoned. each of
whom brought pack Of hounds
The chase lasted all day Friday and
part of Saturday, winding up with TWEEN
ty hogs on the first and twenty FIVE on
the second. The average weight Of each
was 200 pounds.
When discovered the hogs took to the
woods. The infuriated animals fero-
ciously attacked the hosemen, for no one
dared 60 uamOUnted. and a number Oi
dogs were bad ii'er Two had theil
throat cut from e..r 10 ear and died. The
tusks Of many Of the hogs we're more
than four inches long.
One Of the hunters fell from his horse
quarter Of a mile from the hogs. He
hastily remounted, thinking the hogs
were after him but it was only fresh
pack of hounds that had been let loos-.
About twenty Of the herd Of swine es.
capped but Mr.. Gillis will hunt them.
Evening journal., 1893-02-06
IMPORTANT CHANGE OF VENUE,
rhs p, W BIS. Case Against the
Queen Anne and Kent Removed to
Talbot County.

rhs p, W & BIS. Case Against the
Queen Anne and Kent Removed to
Talbot County.
EAsToE, Nd. Feb 6.-The Philadel-
phia, Wilmington and Baltimore Rail
road Company sued the Queen Anne's
and Kent Railroad in the Circnit Court
for Queen Anne's county for $lS6. 531 "a,
sum claimed to be due the
plaintiff for operating losses for
seven years from October 81. 1889, aud
interest After the usual court proceed
ings and legal delays. judgment by de-
fault was given against the defendant
for S205, 0S2 60. Subsequently, on mo-
tion by counsel for other parties iD inter
est. namely, stockholders and bond
holders, who allege that the defendant
corporation has a good defense to the
suit the judgment was stricken out by
the court at the November term, 1892.
and the case was opened again on its
merits.
Alleging that a fair trial could not be
had in the Circuit Court for Queen
Anne's county the plaintiff had the venue
changed TO Talbot county and the case
will be tried here. The record has lust
been received from Queen Annes county.
George NJ. Russum represents the Phna.
delphia, Wilmington and Baltimore Rail.
road Company aud Ralph Robinson the
stockholders Of the Queen Anne's County
and Kent County Road.
Evening journal., 1893-02-06
nNntnrni Gns,,-re.NIrht.

These very popular comedians, Don
nelly and 6irard, famous throughout
the country as "Whirlem ORourke"
and Christopher Bluff" will tonight
present the iolliest aud piquant Of
farce comedies, Natural Gas at the
Opera House Donnelly aud Girard
are to day in the front rank Of the
younger comedians aud they leave a
record Of appearance before very large
audiences that any stars of whatever
magnitude might envy. Natural Gas
Is as full Of fun as an egg is Of meal,
and IL Is a better entertainment this
year. than ever before
Evening journal., 1893-02-06
A SPELLING BEE AT YORK LYN.
Scholars to Contest for Prlzes-snum Mills
Busy-PerFonal News.


Busy-Personal News.
Special Correspondence Evening Journal.
YORKLYN. Feb. Ga spelling bee will
be given in the public school on Satur-
day, Februay IS A number of prizes
have been offered
A surprise party was rendered Miss
Essie Springer a few evenings ago in
honor of her birthday. A pleasant even
ing was spent
James Chandler, Jr', Of Wilmington,
spent Sunday here with relatives. The
Misses Downing, Of Wilmington, are
spending a few days with their sister,
Mrs Israel Durham
Frederick B. Ferree is confined to his
bed nth typhoid fever
The number of pupils in attendance at
public school has became so large that
an assistant has been employed.
Howard +. Ferree, Of this place, has
gone to Wilmington to master the
mysteries Of the plumbing trade.
Miss Ella Ruth of Wilmington spent
Sunday with her parents here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Matthews Of Landenberg
Pa, were rendered a surprise ON Satur.
day evening, by their many friends in
houor of their twentieth wedding ami.
versary.
A number Of our citizen have visited
Wilmington to hear the evsngelists-
Moody and Sankey.
The Snuff Mills are running, overtime
A number Of extensive improvements
will be made in the spring
Evening journal., 1893-02-06
A Big nIaze I'm Arizonn.

PREscoTT, Ariz, Feb. GA FIRE oc-
CURED at Copper Basin entirely destroy
ing the reduction works of the Com
mercial Mining company, consisting Of
smelter, cholrinadon and teaching works
The loss is not less than $150,OO0 and
may reach 100000. None of the local
insurance agents had even placed any
insurance and there is none on the
property unless placed from the New
York Office. The origin of the fire is un-
known. The stock of the company is
owned by Phelps, Dodge & Co.. Of New
York.
Evening journal., 1893-02-06
clTY NEws IN eRIEF.

The 7Etno Social Club will give its first
reception on Thursday, February9.
Two cases Of drunkenness were disposed
OF I'm the Municipal Court this morning az Al
hne each.
Keiqwin. sang and preached In West Presby-
ferian Church last night. Ihe subject OF his
sermon was "procrastination."
Mrs Sarah Nc anus, aged 81 years. died
al the AlmshOUse on Saturday. OF general
debility She was blind and was admitted 10
that institution In 1871.
DR. Spencer G. Devan. who was In command
at the Delaware 3 eakwater Quarantine
station from August 10 December OF last year
died in Philadelphia, on Saturday of pneu.
monia. He was past assistant surgeon lnitcc
states Marine Hospital Service.
Evening journal., 1893-02-06
LAWYERS GET THEIR SHARE.
ceive Small Fortunes For Their Sue
cess in the Famous VIII Contest.

cess in the Famous VIII Contest.
SAN FRANcIsco, Feb 6.-To.morrow
the attorneys for Florence Blythe will
place on record an agreement which
shows what share they will re ceive of
the 50, 900, 900 estate that they secured
for this lucky young woman. Florence.
it will be remembered, was the illegiti-
mate child of millionaire Thomas
Blythe, who died leaving no will. Over
1O9 claimants to the estate appeared
Florences mother had no money, 30
ten years ago, just after she arrived
from England, she made an agree
ment with McAllister & Bergen and
General Hart to give them 10 per cent. of
whatever was recovered, they to ad-
vance money for her support and for
legal expenses. The case was bitterly
contested, and the final discussion
awarding the entire estate to Florence
was mace only last fall In the mean
time Mr.. McAllister died, and other
lawyers were admitted, as Bergen
retired from practice. About $4,000
was advanced by the lawyers.
To settle this as we'll as other claims
will take about 275 per cent of the es-
tate, or about $1,000, ,0O0. The lucky
lawyers on the winning side will get
small fortunes. Hart will get 1875 600.
Mrs. Lorince McAllister, as executrix
of her hus bands estate. and Ber
gen will receive $4,000 each.
CARRIER, Boalt, and Bishop, who
came into the case late, will get
$400 600, and Colonel KoWalslxy and w
W. Foote will receive 500, 900 each
Should the estate prove as valuable az
Hart says, these shares will be nearly
doubled. Some of the attorneys for de
feated claimants advanced considerable
sums, which they lost, as well as ii
their labor.
Evening journal., 1893-02-06
"Hls wedding Dav."

Momus. the Merry. viii hold full sway
and transform the Grand Opera House
into the realms of laughter ON Wednes
day night when the very latest laughter
theme. entitled "nis Wedding Day" will
be presented This production is described
as being tho very climax OF farcical
effect ia which one laugh so quickly
treads upon the heels of the one
preceding IT., that a night is laughed
away as If by magic. "His Wedding
Day Is in three acts Of the ultra farci-
cal order, original in conception, brisk in
action, novelty constructed, constantly.
eifervescing with rollicking fun aud
humorous complications, and Illus
trated by the strongest company OF
comedians ever gathered together for
this class Of performance The presen.
tation is under the direction Of Charles
Frohman.
Evening journal., 1893-02-06
To Open the Worlds Fair without
Prayer.

CHICAGO, Feb. 6-Two reasons we're
given by the Worlds Fair directors yes.
terday for arranging a program for
opening the Exposition without the
prayer usual on such occasions. The
first was the difficulty in selecting
a minister who would be agreeable
to all churches The second reason. as
given by Director Lawrence, was that
prayers are not necessary on such an
occasion" 1--WE will open the exposi-
tion just as a store OF bank is opened for
business, and nobody ever heard of a
store being opened by prayer" It is
thought probable that the National Com.
mission will demand place on ths pro
gram for prayers
Evening journal., 1893-02-06
Grand Opera House Attractions.

The following attractions will appear
at the Grand Opera House; Monday,
February 6, Donrelly & Girard in
Natural Gas" Wednesday, February
s. Charles Frohman's Stock Co. in
"His Wedding Day" Friday. February
10, Charles Frohman's Co in "The
Lost Paradise" Saturday, February IL,
Annie pixley, (Matinee and nj sht Mon
day, February IS. "a Mad Bargain"
February IA and 10. "The Country
Circus. with Matineea February 90
and 81, Little Tuesday, and "The Still
Alarm" February %. Marie Hubert
Frohman in "The Witch" la March -
Minnie Seligman in "His Official Wife,
"The Crust Of Society" Robert Down.
ing. Clara Morris, Frank Mayo, and
others of equal merit. William r
Williamson, Manager.
Evening journal., 1893-02-06
DEATH In A WRECK.

Two People Reported Killed and Three
Injured in a Railroad smash-up in
Pennsylvania.
CoNERLI svILLE, Pa, Feb G. "A wreck
occurred on the Baltimore and Ohio
railroad at Williams station, early this
morning. Two persons were killed and
three fatally injured.
1t is reported that the wreck is the
most extensive that has ever occurred
on the Baltimore and Ohio and that the
tracks will be blocked twenty -four hours
az least
Evening journal., 1893-02-06
THE LATE CHIEF JUSTICE.

Glowing and Touching Tributes to His
Long Career in the Courts Of Della
ware.
At the meeting of the New Castle
County Bar Association held I'm the
court room at the Court House ON Setur-
day afternoon, TO take action on the
death of Chief Justice Comegys, there
was a large attendance. The meeting
was called to order by William @ Spru-
ance, president of the Bar association.
On motion of John Biggs, Judge Leon.
ard e. Wales was made chairman and
Herbert II. Ward secretary.
Among those who eulogized the late
chief justice in touching remarks wer,
President William c. Spruance, Colonel
Benjamin Nields, Levi G. Bird, Associ-
ate Judge Grubb, Lewis @. Vandegrift,
Charles B. Lore, Judge l.. b. Wales
The following resolutions were adop
ted:
Resolved, That the members Of the
bar of this county are deeply sensible OF
the loss which they, in common with all
tho people Of this state, have sustained
in the death of the late chief justice,
Joseph P. Comegys.
Called to the bench after a long,
active and successful career at the bar
during which he was justly recognized
as an able advocate and a learned. wise
and safe counsellor, his appointment was
received with universal approval.
During the whole period Of his ser
vice as chief justice, until weakened by
age and stricken by disease, he performed
all the duties of his high Office conscien
tiously, faithfully and ably and fnliy
realized the anticipation Of his most
sanguine friends.
HIS practical knowledge of business
/ general information, wide and varied ex
perience at the bar, great knowledge and
/ love of the law, familiarity
with the practice of the courts, sound
and mature judgment, love Of even
handed justice, honorable character and
great courage and industry, have left Q
deep and abiding impression upon the
| judicial history of this state.
presiding in the courts with marked
| dignity he was none the less patient
listener, and courteous considerate and
| impartial in his bearing toward the bar
"He has left behind him the example o
a pure. useful and honorable life. and
memory which will long be cherished
with respect and affection by his asso
I NlhLth upon lut ntnNn AA4 AAH IiNANo1ANl
of which he was distinguished
member
Resolved, That a copy Of these res
olutions be transmitted to the family o
the deceased. with the assurance Of on
sincere sympathy; and that committee
be appointed by the chair to present th
same TO the courts Of this state and o
the United States for this district wit
the request that they be entered upol
the records
The following committees were aI
pointed to present the resolutions in tn
Court Of Chancery-John H. Rodney
John Biggs
Court of Errors and Appeals-Senato
George Gray, Willard Salisbury.
United States Court-Lewis G. Nandg
grift. Henry c Conrad.
Superior Court-George II. Bates, Lev
c Bird
The association decided to attend tn
funeral to-day in body, leaving Wi
mington in a special car attached to th
IL. is o'clock train
Evening journal., 1893-02-06
No TnneraI serrlees.

Rev. Lewis Gibson, rector Of the Epis-
copal Church, of which the deceased
was faithful member and vestryman,
fiiociated at the services The last rest.
ing place of the chief judge. in the
Presbyterian cemetery, had been
appropriately trimmed with greens
and flowers early in the
day, and an awning sheltered
the tomb In the same graveyard are
also buried the remains Of John NJ Clay.
ton, who the late chief justice so much
admired and Colonel John HAslett, who
was killed while leading the Delaware
line at the battle of Princeton.
The funeral WAS attended by all the
members of the General Assembly, Gov
ernor Reynolds and all the state officials
the JUDGES of the courts. the bar asso
Citations of New Castle, Kent aud SUSSEX
counties, as well as by large number Of
private citizens
Evening journal., 1893-02-06
Paid $500 TO be swindlsd.

ST Louis, No., Feb 6.-Caspar Crump,
of 1886 South Broadway. this city has
$500 worth of new experience. In answer
to a confidential letter he went to New
York to seek his fortune in a green goods
deal He purchased $1,000 in green
goods and came home to find that it had
been exchanged enroute to newspapers
and brick bats.
Evening journal., 1893-02-06

viii have to keep on. don't belive that
any one ever gets done repenting In this
life.
The fruits OF repentance can be
grouped under five heads, all Of which
are necessary TO true and full repent
ance. They are: Conviction. contrition,
confession. conversion and confessing
Christ. These are the progressive stag es
through which a sinner passes In ap-
preaching Christ; they all begin with c
and are essential to Christian growth.
Evening journal., 1893-02-06
Pueliists Fight for Glory and Gold.

sr Louis, No, Feb.6.-Harry shar yes.
terday defeated Frank Crosby in finish
fight for a stake af $500 and the light
weight championship of Missouri in the
seventy-seventh round The battle was
decided in Illinois at a point about ten
miles from this city.
Evening journal., 1893-02-06
Buriai Of Mrs. Margaret II. veazey.

Mrs Margaret H veazey, widow of the
late Dr. James L. Veazey, who was a
well known physician throughout New
Castle county, was buried yesterday.
She died on Friday at the age Of 76 years.
The funeral took place from her late
residence near Summit Bridge. Services
were conducted AZ the Bethel M. L.
Church, Cecil county, Md, by Rev. Mr.
Vincent Of the Penoader Presbyterian
Church. Interment was made in the
Bethel NJ. r. Church cemetery. The
pallsbearers were DR.. Nalandingham, of
Middletown, DR. skinner Of Glasgow, Dr.
Wallace of Chesapeake City, Samuel
Alrich. Andrew S. Eliason and George
L. Townsend.
Evening journal., 1893-02-06
Kratzer,s RnsIness Dlrectorr Issned

Wayne Kratser's Philadelphia and
Wilmington business directory has just
been published and issued to the
subscribers. There is no line of busi-
ness that is not represented. One Of the
features of the directory is the exclu.
sion Of all display advertisements
The book while small in size contains a
great deal of useful information.
Evening journal., 1893-02-06
The Rslianco's New Onlc,rr

Inc following officers OF the Reliance
Fire Company were elected on Saturday
night: President. Charles Il. Lippincott /;
vice president, n. Moore; secretary.
James F. Kane; treasurer James Clark [:
board Of managers, James F. Kane.
Timothy Buckley, John Hayden. N.
Moore and James Buckley; engineer,
Thomas + Naylor. -
Evening journal., 1893-02-06
staIwarts to Move on the Fusionists.

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, FEB 6-At meet
ing of stalwart Democrats held in the
Midland hotel in this city yesterday, steps
were taken for pushing the fight agains
fusion in Kansas The meeting was at
tended by the members Of the stalwart
Democratic central committee and
prominent party men from all parts of
the state A call was issued for a meet
ing of the state central committee at
Topeka February IS. and invitations will
be extended to Democrats throughout
the state to be present and participa in
the deliberations. The movement gained
strength since the combination of the
anti-republican forces in the election OF
Senator john Martin and will undoub
tedly result in straight Democratic
ticket being put up two years hence.
Evening journal., 1893-02-06
Bush Ward Openinc.

The new surgical ward of the Delaware
Hospital, built in memory Of the late
DR.. L. p. Bush and known as the Bush
Surgical ward, will be formally opened
this afternoon The program consists
Of prayer by Rev William p. Swartz, fol-
lowed by hymn, Jerusalem, the
Golden. Memorial address announced
to be made by Hon. T. F. Bayard A
solo by Mrs William f Smalley and the
presentation Of the building by Willard
Sail Porter.
The building will be accepted by j.
Parke Postles. followed by a hymn,
abide With Me" The benediction by
Rev. John Y. Dobbins, D. D.
Evening journal., 1893-02-06
A Florence Rank FnIls.

ROME, Feb 6.-The Banca Associazione,
of Florence, has failed. It's liabilities
amount to . 100000 lire. It is suspected
that the bankruptcy Of the concern is
fraudulent aud the manager aud cashier
~have been arrested.
Evening journal., 1893-02-06
ADJUSTMENTS.

Academy Of sIusio-"Tas Miners ward"
"The Miners Ward closed the en-
gagement Of Little Goldie' aud her
company at the Academy Of Music, Satur-
day evening.
Evening journal., 1893-02-06
ANOTHER STRIKE ADMINISTRATION

Eight Employees Demand More Wages,
But Are Refused-A Wedding I'm the
Near Future.
special Correspondence Evening Journal
FAULKLAND. Feb. 6-The wedding Of
j. Morton Gregg and Miss Ella Shakes
peare on the 10th instant is announced.
Eight employees at the Marshallton
Iron Works asked for an increase in
their wages Saturday, but were refused.
Consequently they quit work and declare
that they will not resume until their de
mand is accedeo TO.
William d. McElwee Of Wilmington
was a guest of his brother, John T. Me-
Elwee yesterday.
Arthur d. Hickman was entertained
by Mount Cuba friends yesterday.
William ]. Fell Of Philadelphia was In
this vicinity yesterday.
Evening journal., 1893-02-06
Grand Opern Heuse.

Charles T. Ellis and company concluded
their engagement at the Opera Rouse
Saturday evening In Count Casper
The audience was Of good size and ap.
preciative
Evening journal., 1893-02-06
ROBBERY At LANDENBERG.
Thieves Enter Two stores and an ONCE
and Make the Railroad station Their
Headquarters.

ana make the hailroad station Their
Headquarters.
Robbers visited Landenberg last night,
and made tour among the stores and
railroad station Of that town
The stores OF A. w. Watson and
II II. Storey were entered by the
thieves and the cases in which
iewelry was stored, were broken open
Several articles were missing from each
of the stores but their value was not
known by the storekeepers this morn
ing.
The Office Of Pusey & Sullivan was
broken into and the safe burst open. Nc
money is missing, however.
AT the railroad station the robbers had
several chairs drawn around the stove.
The ticket Office or safe was not touched.
This station wasrobbed about two months
ago Considering these robberies. there
Is evidence that baud Of thieves is in
Testing Chester county.
Evening journal., 1893-02-06

George +. Young, foreman Of the ship car
penters at the Harlan and Holhngsworth
Company's yards. Is lying seriously III with
pnuemonia az his home, No. COZ West Third
street.
Evening journal., 1893-02-06
.EX-JUDGE LAID TO REST
Burial of Chief Justice Come
gys in a Cold Rain Storm.
MANY PROFESSIONAL MEN ATTEND
A-special Train Carries the Wilmington
ians and PhiIadeIphians to the State
Capital TO Pay Their Last Tribute OF
Respect to the Learned Jurist, Joseph

Special Dispatch to the Evening Journal.
Down, Feb 8-In the midst Of a
cold and driving rain storm this
afternoon, Chief Justice Joseph p, Come
gys was laid to rest. The funeral was
one Of the largest and most impressive
ever seen here.
Evening journal., 1893-02-06
Notea of Som md 800.

Paul Jordan, boatswain Of the steam
yacht Almy slipped on the ice at the
Harlan and Hollingsworth company
yards and sprained his right ankle.
The employees Of the boat yard of the
Harlan and Hollingsworth Company
we're unable to go to work this morning
on account Of the ice and sleet
Evening journal., 1893-02-06
Falnt sounds From Car Gones.
trouble win Telegraph wires.

The telegraph companies are having
considerable troable on account Of the
sleet II forms on the wires and tho
force Of the wind break them. Dispatches
from all parts of the country are thus
delayed
Evening journal., 1893-02-06

Judge Grubb Adjourns the Court of oyer
and Terminer-Judge Marvel Declares a
Recess in the other Courts.
Evening journal., 1893-02-06
GIBBONS DEFENDED.
The Cardinal Championed by
the Archbishop of New York.
sATOLLTs UNPOPULARITY KNOWN.

The Opposition of the American Arch
bishops to satollI Made Known to the
Pope Before His appointment as
Apostolic Delegate, Not Suppressed
by Cardinal Gibbons as Charged.