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Evening journal., 1893-02-02
MOROCCO TRADE STILL DULL.
The Local Leather Manufacturers Sigi
ing for Better Times.

The Local Leather Manufacturers Sigh
ing for Better Times.
The morocco trade is becoming more
brisk in this city. The orders from shoe
manufacturers are beginning to come in.
Usually tfe business is dull through the
months of December and January. but
this year went beyond that by move of
the importers cornering the skins and
compelling the morocco manufacturers
to pay exorbitant prices for the raw
material as before stated in the EVEN
ING JOURNAL. This condition remains
the same and when a change will take
place cannot be predicted by the local
manufacturers. Several have suspended
until the prices on skins are lowered.
An EVENING JOURNAL representative
consulted a number of the leading men
of this city in the manufacture OF
morocco, yesterday.
At the works of W. ]. McClary, be
found that the number of employees had
been reduced considerably. Because
Of the high prices of skins we have gone
out of the market, he was told by rep
Tesentative of the works, This is the
hrst time in several years that we have
been obliged to do SO. How soon Tho
prices will be reduced to their usua
standard we do not know
The condition at the factory Of l
Trimble Quigley was found TO be some
what better Said Mr.. Quigley "Thl
prices of skins are about the same a
they were several weeks ago. The bust
ness is usually dull during December ant
January. We hope to see the trade be
come brisk this month.
James S. Dobbs, superintendent at th'
American Leather Coppany's works, a
Third and Madison streets, said. wv
are, Just at present, running at our fu
capacity in this building. We began
run with full force on January 23 an
have as much as we can do. We wi
probably resume work in our factory o
West Fourth street in few weeks"
"We are running with the same for'
that we have had for six or eight months
said Charles Baird, of Charles Baird an
Company. although we are not bus.
Wilmington does not seem to be doing
much in this line as it did few montl
ago. Raw material remains high.
Evening journal., 1893-02-02
WILL Mr.. MOODY REMAIN g?
The Great Evangelist to Decide To-
NiRht-HIr. sankey Talks About the
Great Success at the Rink Meetings.


Evangelist Ira d. Sankey was busily
engaged with his correspondence at his
rooms in the Clayton House this morn
ing when a reporter called to learn the
plans Of the great revivalists for next
week.
'Mr Moody is keeping his own counsel
about his plans next week, and giving
all his engagements careful considera-
tion. He is great deal like General
Grant in this He is not, however, a
man to run away from work, but press
ing engagements, which we had made
beforehand, msy probably take us away
from Wilmington. think there is now
no doubt that we will remain here over
Sunday, as the Sabbath would afford us
splendid opportunity for our crowning
efforts here, and we can do much good
then.
"We have not yet decided when our
Baltimore engagement shall begin
although the Baltimore people are press
ing us for an answer There is every in.
dication now that the great meetings IN
the Cyclorama building Of the Monu-
mental City will begin next week.
How is your work progressing herei"
"Oh, splendidly. / think we've had
| glorious success considering the popula
tion of Wilmington, the time we have
had to arouse the public and the
weather that our audiences have had t
contend with. Mr.. Moody was especially
pleased with the results of YESTERDAY
afternoons meeting for we certainly
received a blessing
II have hoped that we could remain
here another week as there are man,
souls that we would like to reach. Mr.
Moody will doubtless announce hi
intentions on the platform to night
Evening journal., 1893-02-02
An Arkansas Bank in Trouble.

LITTLE Rock, Ark, Feb. 2-The
First National Bank of this city did not
open for business to-day. Its liabilities
are understood to be over $500, 000.
About ten days ago the bank. passed
through terrible crisis, but through
the timely arrival and assistance of
Colonel Logan H. Root, its former presi-
dent, confidence was again restored and
the public had begun to think the in
stitution as solvent as ever. The cause
that led to the suspension of the bank
was the issuance of fraudulent paper by
the. former officers of the bank to the
amonnt Of several thousand dollars.
Evening journal., 1893-02-02
DROWNED IN THE CHRlSTIANA.

Robert Hoey walked Into the Creek or
King street wharf While Apparently
Drunk aud Was Drowned-The Body
Not Yet Recovered.
Robert Hoey, saloon.keeper at
Second and Van Buren streets walked
overheard at King street wharf, last
night about Z o'clock. and was drowned.
He was apparently under the influence
Of liquor, as some friends who saw him
shortly before the accident say that he
was going down to see some friends on
the steamer Delaware, which is anchored
at that wharf
The drowned mans hat was identified
by members Of Hoey's family this morn
ing as the one he wore when he left home
yesterday afternoon.
The body was grappled for last night
by Officer Tucker but could not be
found. The steamer Delaware was
taken some distance into the stream
to give the grapplers room.
This morning Ex-Coroner Sparks and
Morris Elliott engaged in graphing foi
the body. They worked until Ii O'Clock
and were then compelled TO give up the
search until the tide goes out this after
noon. The ice in the creek seriously
interferes with the work Of graphing
Mr.. Sparks says that he thinks thu
man is near the wharf, as he can locate
log at the bottom of the creek. He i
sure that the body is protected from th
graphing hooks by this log.
Coroner Kirk was at the wharf thi
morning looking after the work. Deput.
Coroner Fox vas instructed by tn
family Of Hoey to take charge Of tn
body when recovered and prepare It 70
/ hupia1
Evening journal., 1893-02-02
WAS A MODEL JUDGE.

Mr.. Lore's Glowing Tribute TO the Late
Judge Comegys.
Hon. Charles B. Lore, who has been
a practitioner in the courts over which
the late chief justice presided, said this
morning.
Judge Comegys was one Of the most
courtly gentlemen and one Of the ablest
Judges we've ever had on the bench. He
vas remarkable for the facility with
which he wrote his opinion. A man Of
marked originality aud with an analyti-
cal mind of the first order.
In his intercourse with the bar his
courtesy and gentlemanly bearing won
the hearts Of all those who we're In
contact with him.
"He was altogether a model Judge"
Evening journal., 1893-02-02
For Abnsinr the Law.

Laura Potter was arrested last night
for keeping a house Of assignation at slo
Orange street. She failed TO appear In
the Municipal Court this morning when
called and her bail was forfeited. Shortly
after the forfeit was made she put in her
appearance and pleaded guilty to tie
charge of keeping house Of assignation
and disorderly house. Judge Ball hned
her $50 and costs for the first and $SO foi
the second offense.
Evening journal., 1893-02-02
ELECTRIC RAILWAY FIGHT.
Mr.. SALISBURY ARRIVES TO LOOK
AFTER THE W. c. RS INTERESTS.

Members Complain About the Long string
OF Electric Railway BnIs-The New,I
Castle wilmington Bin Has Beeni Re-
committed.
stnn Correspondence Evening Journal.
Dover Feb. 2-Electric railway bills
have done more to disturb the
serenity Of this session Of the legislator
than all the other measures combined.
Every day or two some member gives
notice that someone wants a bill for
railway TO run some place and the joint
committee on corporations is almost dis
tracted One might suppose that electric
railway plants grow on the bushes and
can be had without the asking. The
lobbyists for the several lines claim that
there are millions Of capital behind each
enterprise, and, from he way in which
they are working for the franchises,
seem TO think that there are millions
in It,
Attorney woolley's Opinion.
Victor B Woolley, counsel for the House,
made things hum yesterday when he IN.
formed the committee on corporations
that, In his opinion the Wilmington City
Railway Company has the exclusive right
to the street railway franchise in VIII
mington. The members Of the commit
tee were almost as much astounded as
thelobbies for the other lines The Senate
members talked loudly Of revoking such
a charter. while the lobby lawyers said
that it was a matter for the courts to
pass upon.
Mr. saulsbury Looking After the w. c. !,
The problem is, apparently, as far from
solution rs IL ever was. Willard Sauls
bury, Jr.. is here looking after the in
terests Of the Wilmington City Railwa.
Company, but says there are now new
developments.
The New Castie-Wilmincton Recon
mitted.
The substitute charter of the Whining
ton and New Castle Electric Railwa.
Company, which was reported favorabl.
to the House is again in committee.
Representative Watkins from the com
mittee on private corporations, aske
unanimous consent to recommit the bill
IL was agreed 70.
Public Discussion Wednesday Night.
In the House this morning Mr.. Watkin
offered a Joint resolution for a public dis
cussion OF the pending railway bills, b
their friends and opponents, before bot
houses ON Wednesday evening II wa
adopted by the House and concurred
by the Senate.
The private corporation committee wi
a go to Wilmington on Friday to hear a
gument ON behalf Of the present con
pany and 70 inspect the lines.
Evening journal., 1893-02-02
CONTESTED ELecTloN elLL.

1t Passes the Senate Under a Suspension
of Rule.
Special Dispatch 10 the Evening Journal.
DOVER, Feb 2-rhe House bill relat-
ing TO contested elections has just passed
the Senate. It was considered under a
suspension of rules.
Senators Pilling and MeMullin, the
two Republican Senators fought hard
against its passage Both spoke and
voted against the bill
Evening journal., 1893-02-02
wild weather I'm Colorado.

DENVER, Col, Feb. 2.-Storm is gen
eral throughout Colorado. Snow slides
In mountains are numerous and several
fatalities reported at Aspen. h. w.
Shiveiey and John Bradley, two miners,
were crushed to death in an avalanche OF
snow. There have undoubtedly beer
other losses of life.
Evening journal., 1893-02-02
As VIEWED ELSEWHERE.
Opinions of the Press OF philadelphia.
the appointment of Marvel as Asso-
cInte Justice.

Opinions of the Press OF Philadelphia.
the Appointment of Marvel as Asso-
cIate Justice.
"Governor Reynolds, of Delaware has
filed the vacancies recently created on
the bench of that State most acceptably.
Chief Justice Robinson is a worthy sue
cessor Of the late Joseph p. Comegys,
while David T. Marvel, who was yester
day appointed TO take the place Of Judge
Houston, OF Kent county, will be credit
to the bench of Delaware. The training,
temperament and character OF Judge
Marvel combine to qualify him in an
eminent degree for the position to which
Governor Reynolds in his sound discre-
tion, has appointed him. Philadelphia
Press of Feb 2.
Governor Reynolds of Delaware, has
made proper appointment in choosing
David 4. Marvel for associate Judge
Of the Superior Court Of that state But
the policy will be questioned of going to
/ Sussex county for Kent county judge.
lie might better have named fit Re-
publican for the place, in order to give
that marty representation. II has been
found advantageous in Pennsylvania to
forget partisanship in the choice of
| Judges. The rule works well wherever
It has been tried. Philadelphia Record
of Feb. 2
"The judicial vacancies in Delaware
which Governor Reynolds is expected to
I'll shortly, is naturally attracting a
great deal Of attention and interest in
the state. The present secretary Of
state David T Marvel, has been named
for both positions, but the probabilities
point to his appointment as associate
Justice in Judge HOuston's place, he
qualifying himself geographically by
removing from bis present home in Sus-
sex into Kent. Secretary Of State Mar
vel is favorably known here In Philsdel-
phia. He Is a man whose mind is by
training and temperament eminently
iudicial. Strong common sense. fair
mindedness and liberal spirit are the
characteristics which show themselves
even on a casual acquaintance, and are
confirmed by more intimate intercourse.
. They mark Mr. Marvel as one specially
fitted for the bench, and his appoint
ment would reflect credit on Governor
Reynolds administration. "-Philadel
5 phia Press of January 80.
DeIaware's Bench as Others See 1t.
I alfred p. Robinson, the new chief jus
{ tice of Delaware, says the New Yorl
Sun, comes from Georgetown, the an
i cient and somnolent seat Of Sussex, tn
I most southern county of the state. Th
chief justice receives h salary Of 81, so
year and some allowances for travel
: ling expenses. Oddly enough, the chic
s Justice, the highest court Of Delaware,
a not its presiding judge. That dignit
belongs to the chancellor, an officer VII
II ordinarily holds court all alone. Ti
!, Court Of Appeals fathers all the judge
d of the state, FIVE in number. The on
8 other Judge in Delaware. except feder
3 Judge, is the municipal judge Of w
mlngton."
Evening journal., 1893-02-02
JUDGE MARVEL IN TOWN
The New Associate Ready to
Take His Seat on the Bench,
BUT SUPERIOR COURT ADJOURNED.

Opinions of Newspapers I'm other Cities
About Governor Reynoldss Choice.
VIII he AN Ornament to the Bench.
Secretary Hawkins's Surprise.
Hon. David T. Marvel, who was yester-
day appointed associate Judge TO
succeed Hon. John W. Hous-
ton, and subsequently arrived In
Wilmington to assume his new
duties, left at 11.18 this morning for
Dover. While here Judge Marvel was a
guest at the Clayton House and received
q number Of callers and many congratu-
lations last evening
Although it was expected that Super
ior Court would be In session all of
to-day, when the new Judge would
have appeared. the business was
transacted with despatch yesterday aud
the court adjourned late in the afternoon.
Just before the adjournment reasons
were 6led for new trial Of the case Of
Anton Benson vs.. the Mayor and Coun-
ell Of Wilmington. Vandegrift and
Curtis for the city; Hilles for the plain
tiH.
Judge Marvel's Residence.
The matter Of the residence of Judge
Marvel has been a matter Of much specu-
lation. To-day your correspondent asked
him where he intended to i've He said
cat the present time am living in
North Milford AS soon as | can get a
suitable house / shall reside in Dover.
A Surprise to Hawkins.
No man in the state was more surprised
at the appointment of John d. Hawkins
to be secretary of state than Mr.. Haw-
kins himself
On Tuesday night Governor Reynolds
was in the Office of Clerk Of the Peace
iiDixbn In the second story of the County
Building. Around him were scattered a
large number Of letters and petitions on
the iudgeship matter, There was such
mass Of this correspondence that it
; would have taxed four or FIVE men TO 60
? through Il carefully in one evening.
r ''Well, / don't know what to do" re-
marked the governor.
name the man" said Clerk Of the
a Peace Dixon.
{ The governor studied for some time
J. and then said.
, 81 will appoint Dave Marvel"
"Now you need a secretary of state,
e suggested the clerk of the peace.
: Yes Do you know whether Johr
q Hawkins is in town.
"a II think he 49,
3, "Well, find him and bring him here
s Tell him / want TO see him.
In few minutes Mr. Dixon returned
closely followed by Mr. Hawkins.
Q, Good evening, Mr.. Haw-I mean, MI
a. Secretary Of State
As Mr. Hawkins gave a start, and, think
ty ing the governor was indulging in bi
nt Of pleasantly. laughed.
II "John," said the governor, 81 nav
T. appointed Dave Marvel Judge, and hay
rs decided 20 make you secretary Of state.
te Mr.. Hawkins surprise can be bette
IN imagined than described He murmere
i'd his thanks, but il was some minute
% before he could fully realize the hone
which had so unexpectedly come to hin
n He was one of Governor Reynold
ardent supporters during the nominatio
n and election canvasses but he new
IS expected to be called upon to fill such a
~ important post under his administrator
Evening journal., 1893-02-02
YnInabIe Horses stolen.

CHICAGO, Feb 2.-Experience and
Clotho, two valuable horses belonging to
the stable Of ]. Sullivan, together with
George Todd, the colored boy in charge
of them, have disappeared and it is sup
posed the horses have heen stolen. The
animals reached the city from Gutten-
berg, n. j., Monday, Todd with them,
for Roby track. The horses are valued
at 81 600
Evening journal., 1893-02-02
warren club Candidates.

The following candidates for Offices OF
the Warren Athletic Club have been
nominated by the board Of governors;
President, John Bancroft vice pres
ident, ex-Sheriff William Simmons; re-
cording secretary, Charles II. simmons
financial secretary, John s. Bertolettei
treasurer, William H. Ewing; captain,
Eugene Murphy; new members Of the
board Of governors, William s. Hilles,
Charles w. Gouert, Charles F. Bickta
and Clifford Greenman.
Evening journal., 1893-02-02
Married at Newark.

LBy Telephone 10 the Evening Journal.l
NEWARK, Feb. 2.-Charles Maxwell,
Of Elkton, and Miss Annie Bryan we're
married at the home of the
brides sister, Mrs. Benjamin
Campbell at 6 o'clock last evening.
A number Of guests witnessed the cere'
mony which was performed by Rev. DR..
Miller. The newly married couple left
| for northern tour.
Evening journal., 1893-02-02
Two Forgers Arrested.

James Muldoon and Harry Collins were
arraigned in the city court this morning
for forgery. Yesterday Collins attempted
to pass a check for $l5 with the forged
signature of Thomas r. Lally upon Dr.
Wales and at Blouth's Hotel, Front and
French streets. The police authorities
were notified and Collins aud Muldoon
were arrested. Muldoon had the check
on his person, and claimed TO have given
Collins S5 on it,
Evening journal., 1893-02-02
NEsRAsKAs DEADLOCK BREAKING

Tho Republicans and Democrats Unite on
Senatorial Candidates and the Populists
Will Decide.
LINCOLN, Neb., Feb. 2-The Republi-
can caucus, last night, nominated John
NJ. Thurston, on the twenty-ninth
ballot The scene in the rotunda of the
Hotel Lincoln when the news was an
nounced was an animated one. The
Thurston boomers were wild with de-
light and the Paddock supporters were
crestfallen.
The Populist leaders held a meeting
last night and John Powers was roundly
scored for not giving Greene his support
Powers is in the sulks because the
Populists did not stay by him. 1t is an
nounced that thirteen Democrats will to
day vote for Greene. II this is true b,
will lack but three votes of election and
it is within the power Of Powers to give
him those three votes.
Evening journal., 1893-02-02
GETTING EVEN WITH ADDICKS,
A New York Gas Company Scores a
Victory in its Battle Against the Man
Who Tried to Inumine Wilmington.

BOSTON, Mass, Feb. at is stated
that the Standard Oil syndicate Of New
York has bought out the Brookline Gas
light Company for $135, 600. The com
pany has an excellent plant, with pipes
also laid in one or two outlying wards Of
Boston.
With capital at its back it could be
made formidable rival of the Bay State
Gas Company, of which J. Edward Ad-
dicks is president, and which now sup
plies the city of Boston with gas.
It is further said that the purchase is
the outcome of desire on the part of
the Standard Oil people to even up with
MIR. Addicks, who recently went to Brook
lyn and secured control of the gas
company of that city
Evening journal., 1893-02-02
Seriously Injured While Stealing a Ride

Richard Cannon, colored, aged 10
years. son of Charles H. Cannon, 1888
jackson street had his left leg torn from
the ocket yesterday afternoon. He was
stealing a ride on transfer wagon at
Delaware avenue and jefferson street
and his leg was caught in the wheel
He was removed to the Homeopathic hos
pital and the injured limb was ampu
tated.
Evening journal., 1893-02-02
beatty Convicted.

PITTsBURG, Pa, Feb. 2.-Robert f.
Beatty the Homestead striker charged
with poisoning, was convicted this morn.
ing. The jury was out fifteen minutes.
The trial Of Jack Clifford was called in
Criminal Court No. 1.
Evening journal., 1893-02-02
Mis- MiI.nn Rnrried.

BY Telephone to the Evening Journal.
NEWARK, Feb. Miss Beatrice Will
son, was buried at IL o'clock this
morning at the head Of the Christiana
cemetery. Rev DR.. Miller conducted
the services. A large number Of relatives
were present at the services.
Evening journal., 1893-02-02
A Wilmington Bride In Kentucky.

The Louisville Courier.Journsl says
''Mr. and Mrs. ]. E. Kemp. bride and
groom, were among the Willard Hotel
arrivals yesterday. The bride was Miss
Genevieve Pauline Weed, of WDning-
ten, Delaware. Mr.. Kemp Is connected
with the Peerless Manufacturing Com
pany, of Louisville
Evening journal., 1893-02-02
Six killed on the Rail.

WOOSTER, O., Feb 9.-Pittsburg, Fort
Wayne and Chicago fast Western ex-
press No. 8 was wrecked at Londonville,
early this morning. Six lives are re-
ported lost
Evening journal., 1893-02-02
Nn sIrns of an orerdue steamer.

SAN FRANc1sco. Feb 2.-There is still
no sign of the delayed steamer City Of
Pekin. 1t is supposed that the delay is
caused by disabled machinery.
Evening journal., 1893-02-02
wyominc,s senator nIay BE ]

wyoming's Senator 1Iay BE Democrat.
CHEYENNE, Wyo., Feb. 2.-After
long and stormy caucus last night the
Democrats selected four names-New,
Holiday, Beck and Corn-for senator
subject to approval of the Populists. An
election to day is probable. Beck or New
will likely be successful.
Evening journal., 1893-02-02
JUDGE COMEGYS' DEATH
The End Came Peacefully at
His Home Last Night.
HE WAS AN IDEAL CHIEF JUSTICE

And Would Have Been an Ornament to
the Bench of ANY state-Had No super
iors as a Trial IJudge-Commanded the
Greatest Respect OF the Entire Bar OF
Delaware.
Special Dispatch to the Evening Journal.
DOVER, Feb 2-The funeral of Chief
Justice Comegys will take place on Mon
day afternoon at o'clock from his
late residence on the public square here.
This morning the legislature adopted
joint resolution appointing Messrs.
Williams, Pilling, Salisbury, Watkins
and Jacobs joint committee TO draft res
olutions Of respect for the late president
of the judiciary.
The committee submitted resolutions
which were unanimously adopted. They
enlogized the revered judge and
deplored his death. The final
resolution was that both Houses at
tend his funeral in a body.
Out of respect, the Legislature then
adjourned
Evening journal., 1893-02-02
The Bar TO Attend in a Body.

The members of the New Castle
County Bar Association are arranging TO
attend the funeral Of the late chief jus.
tice in body. The bar will also meet
and adopt resolutions Of respect for the
deceased jurist on Saturday after
noon at 3 o'clock in the court
room. He was revered and
beloved bv every member Of the bar and
nearly every barrister 20 day has a sad
expression that is noticeable at once.
The handsome American flag floats at
half mast from the staff on the Court
House cupola. The chair so long occu.
pied by the Chief justice and the entire
bench will be draped.
Evening journal., 1893-02-02

that Of sorrow In the hearts of all Del
awareans when they hear of his death.
Register Of Wills +. T. Cooper-'I
regarded him as an ideal chief justice
and he would have been a credit 20 any
state in the union He had the confidence
Of everybody. His high intelligence
fine appearance and dignihed manner
made him an ideal man for such a
position"
@. H. B. Day regard Mr.. Comegys
a very able lawyer. He was an impair
tial jurist and commanded the respect Of
the entire bar
George NJ Jones-"The chief justice
was very afIable to the members Of the
bar, and especially TO those recently ad.
mitted. His kindness and courtesy,
especially to the young members Of the
bar will always be gratefully remem-
bered. His generosity TO the poor Of this
town Is well known and his loss will be
universally felt, especially by his fellow
townsmen
Robert II. Vandyke-'I regarded him
with the highest esteem. / thought he
Was an exceptionally well qualified man
for the place
Assistant Secretary Of State James Il.
dughes-"He has been very able judge
and his influence on the bench has beer
such that it will be felt for many years
to come.
These few expressions show the gen
eral feeling. Column after column
might be printed without getting an ex
preston devoid Of sentiments Of love
honor and respect.
CITY Court Adjourned.
The Citv Court vns adjourned thh