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Evening journal., 1894-10-27

The Pt@nix Fire Company, accom-
panied by Hyatt's Military Band, which
left here Thursday morning for Harris
burg, arrived there safely as the guests
Of the Hope Company No 2,ot that city,
and are quartered st the Columbus Hotel
A sour kraut dinner was rendered them
that same evening and the boys are
being treated right royalty. Last night
there was a big banquet rendered the
Wilmington boys, after which they, In
company with the band, serenaded the
various civil aud state officials and the
several newspapers The Phoenix boys
will return home this evening aud will
be met at the Wilmington and Northern
depot by a committee from the Wash
ington Company composed II George and
James Yates. William Smith, Thomas
WEIGH, Joseph McGarvey. Henry Hirzel,
Frank Niedeimair and Clarence Smith.
A line will be formed and they will visit
Eden Hall after q short parade A mu
steal program. and banquet will be
rendered followed by speeches from Mayor
Shortlidge and others
Evening journal., 1894-10-27
sherry, Fourth and Market, Tonight.
Epjoyed the Cartoon. Nevertheless

An amusing story is told on a well
known official Of this city, republican.
and personal friend of Mr.. Samuel
Bancroft, Jr. He was sitting in one Of
the coaches of south bound Delaware
train last evening. looking at and enjoy
ing the cartoon in tho JOURNAL when
he felt'a hand laid on his shoulder Glanc-
ing up he met the eyes Of Mr.. Bancroft
himself. The official oolored up and
allowed the paper to slide from his lsI
aud began a conversation To a friend
he afterwards said II felt mean at first
and am still wondering If he saw me laugh
ing over it. 1t was awfully funny any
way. and don't care now If he did catct
me at IL -
Evening journal., 1894-10-27
.AFFAIRSlN new CASTLE.
Ex-Sheriff and Mrs. Allen the
Victims of Surprisers.
REPUBLICANS OUT To-NIaHTiI

Making Every Preparation for a Mon
ster Observation-Disclosures Doris Suffers
Painful Injuries From = Fall-That
Typhoid Breeding Gutter on Fourth
street-Other Anairs Along the Della
ware.
Special Correspondence Evening Journal.
NEW CASTLE, Oct 27.--Lsst evening q
masquerade surprise party was rendered
ex Sheriff and Mrs Alvsn Allen, and
their daughter Miss Bessie, at their
beautiful country residence about mile
below here. A number Of Wilmington
and New Castle guests helped the evening
to pass very rapidly by their spontaniety
and mirth and dispersed at an early hour
this morning. A sumptuous repest was
served at II o'clock, after which dancing
and games we're kept up until time for
dispersal Among those noticed were
Mr.. and Mrs. L. "a. Merrihew, Mr. and
Harry Applebee, Mrs. j + White and
Miss Nellie White. Mr. and Mrs. + Cloud
and family Mr. and Mrs l. J Hawkins
Mrs B b Allen, Misses Minnie and Josie
Allen, Lotiie Jones, Miss Clark, Helen
Mckee, Misses Crockett, Boulder, Miss
Hattie Allen and Messrs. J. 7. Mont
aomery, Harley, OF Wilmington; Mrs
Whitnack, Misses Hattie Challenger
and Agnes Wilmot, and + r Whitnack
d. Hunter, A. B Lancaster and w. J.
Hofmann, Of New Castle.
Evening journal., 1894-10-27
a. o. U. W. osIebrate Their Auniversarg

This afternoon and evening the
Ancient Order OF United Work
men will celebrate the twenty sixth
anniversary Of the founding OF the order
at Brandywine Springs. The meeting
viii DO called to order by James Clark,
OF Vulcan Lodge, and Grand Master
Workman W. N. Mccormick will
act as chairman Addresses will be
made by Past Grand Master Workman
A. B. Jones and William A Reynolds,
and there will be music and Rotations
This evening p. G NJ w A Vanzaut,
Of New Jersey. will speak There will be
music by a German quartet from Liberty
Lodge, No 10. and he Marshallton band,
recitation by P NJ w Ball, Of Vulcan
Lodge, and addresses by p NJ w. Lewis
Todd. Of Industry Lodge and others
There is large attendance.
Evening journal., 1894-10-27
Run Away on the Causeway.

Yesterday afternoon, while William
johnson, junk sler, Of No 104 Tstnall
street. was driving over the causeway
with load of old iron, etc his horse
became frightened at the rafting Of the
iron and ran away. The team collided
With wagon belonging to J. D Wallace,
OF Third and Harrison streets, and both
were thrown into 2 farmers wagon
Wallace was driving four year old colt
which was badly hurt. The farmer was
thrown to the ground, but merely
bruised. All three wagons were demol
fehad
Evening journal., 1894-10-27
THE REFORMATION.
Leading Wnmingtonians TO Take a Promi-
mont Part In TellIng the story.

Leading Wilmingtonians TO Take Promi-
nent Part In Telling the story.
On Monday and Wednesday evenings
at the Opera House the story OF the
Reformation, which will be told with
the aid OF stereopticon, panorama,
tableaux and local talent, promises to be
q leading social event. The power OF
deep religious feeling and ecclesiastical
music as dramatic agencies, is proven
beyond question, and the perhaps sombre
tone OF the whole is relieved by brilliant
allegorical PROFESSIONS, in which the
costumes Of the times are shown
The whole entertainment concludes
with an allegorical procession by the
entire company concluding with Luther's
grand old hymn Elm Feste Burg Nearly
one hundred and fifty persons will take
part Ia the performances
Evening journal., 1894-10-27

About 10 a. m to-day Charles A. Pike,
living at No S04 Church street, while
crossing the street at Fourth and Orange
streets attempted TO pass in front Of a
horse driven by Edward Beeson, Of
No 1928 Ess' Thirteenth street He
was knocked down and had his left hand
badly cut and his left side hurt He
was taken to the Office Of the chief of
police, whore his injuries were attended
to by DR.. Hughes
Evening journal., 1894-10-27

Il ia not yet known for positive fact
whether The Young Mems Christian
Association eleven Of tthis city will play
to- day or not, SIS had been announced in
previous issue
John s johnson, by his wonderful
record Of 35 8 on Thursday has come
next to railroad time in poirt Of speed,
Evening journal., 1894-10-27
Arbor Dny IN Kirkwood Parls.

the city's elephant, Kikwood Park,
next Tuesday, by planting twenty Eve
trees there This time the experiment
will be tiled with young naples, oaks,
hickories beaches 9nd tulips. purchased
in West Chester erhsps the strangers
may live aud thrive better than their
predecessors.
Evening journal., 1894-10-27
she WAIVED HEB DOVER.
Matters Brought Before Judge Grub II
the Orphans Court This Morning.

Matters Brought Before Judge Grub In
the Orphans Court This Morning.
Judge Grub sat in the Orphans Court
this morning Elizabeth Armstrong and
Edwin A Stoopes, executrix and execu
tor of William T. Stoopes deceased,
made return Of sale of the real estate
which was confirmed
J Frank Biggs presented the petition
of Peter B Alrich, administrator o.
Robert Miller, deceased, for authority t.
sell the real estate to pay debts. i
was granted.
T Bayard Heisel presented the return
of the freeholders appointed to assign
to.LYdia A, Bright, widow OF William
R Bright, deceased. 1t was allowed
Mary McHugh, widow of John McHugh
waived assignment of her dover AM
elected to take the provisions of the will
Evening journal., 1894-10-27

SALISBURY. Md, Oct 81 Captain
Thomas Goslee aged seventy-two years,
one Of the best known bay captains,
until he retired died at his home in
Allen last night. For many years he was
the chief captain of the Jackson firm
having charge OF their large feet of tugs
and barges.
Evening journal., 1894-10-27

In the Middle States and New England to-
day partly cloudy to sir weather will prevail,
with slight temperature changes and fresh 70
light uOrtheasterly ana noriherly winds.
preceded by high winds ard rain on the New
Eng and coasts, and probably followed by
rain on the coasts Of this section On SUNDAY ,
in both Of the sc sections. fair to partly cloudy,
slightly cooler weather and fresh TO light
northeasterly and nortnwesterly winds will
prevail. possibly preceded by rain on the
coasts. and on Monday fair, warmer weather
and LIGHT winds
Evening journal., 1894-10-27

About 11.30 a. m. to day, a man
shabbily dressed was noticed at the
corner Of Fourth and Madison streets,
acting in a manner which led to the
belief that he was insane. He was taken
to the police station He said his name
was John Burns, that be was 81 years
old, came from Phoenixville, and was a
shoemaker He gave every evidence of
insanity and will be examined
Evening journal., 1894-10-27

No. s02 Market and No 100 East Fourth,
pioneers Of the oyster business, are re
ceiving six boats a week. loaded with
the finest brands of oysters from Della
ware and Chesapeake bays aud selling
them wholesale and retail al the very
lowest prices. Delivered to al parts oil
the city free Of charge Telephone Nos
673 and 657
Evening journal., 1894-10-27
About the other Companies.

Water Witch contributions are coming
in but slowly, only $500 having as yet
been received.
The horse which was injured at the
FIRE on Tatnall street last Friday night
has recovered and is again ready for
service.
Evening journal., 1894-10-27
veterans nf the niih Pennn.

The vsterans of the 9th Pennsylvania
Regiment are holding their annual
reunion in West Chester to-day. Among
those from this city present are: Colonel
John Wainwright, Captain George lie
Maistre p Lundy Kent. William w
Ballock, George w. Harkins and Thomas
e Brown.
Evening journal., 1894-10-27

Rev. John D G. Hanna will hold q
service for men only at Union Church,
corner Fifth and Washington streets. to
morrow afternoon at 3 30 o'clock. There
will be short address by the pastor,
excellent music a bright meeting, and
900 men are wanted.
Evening journal., 1894-10-27

Yesterday morning, Peter Doris, q
WE'LL known citizsn, while working near
the open door IN William Gordon's
hayloft on Fourth street, had the
misfortune TO fan through to the
ground breaking three ribs. cutting his
head badly and otherwise iujuring him
self He was taken at once to tho
Delaware State Hospital where his
injuries received prompt attention, and
at present is resting as easily as is
possibla.
Evening journal., 1894-10-27

Building Inspector DOLL granted a
permit this morning to Charles W. White,
for the erection of a two story brick
house at NO 70 West Eighth street,
valued at 81 200
Evening journal., 1894-10-27
ProhIb. meetIng. 4th and MalI,et. tonIght.


John Jacoby is rapidly pushing to com
pletion the sewer on Anchorage street,
aud the paving on Lord street. The
sewer work at Eleventh street bridge
will be begun on Monday Mr. Jacoby
will also build a sewer ia Ell1ton, Md.
Evening journal., 1894-10-27

The Woman's Foreign Missionary So
oiety, Of Mt Salem NJ E Church, will
celebrate its anniversary Sunday, at
10 80 m An interesting program has
been prepared, and Miss Away, Of
Brooklyn, will deliver the address.
Evening journal., 1894-10-27

Mrs Hiett Graham and Miss Bessie
kuntz were IN Wilmington yesterday.
Harry Herbert WAS in Philadelphia
yesterday
William E Myers, engineer Of the
butt mill machine shop and foundry
departments Of the Delaware Iron Works
Is on business trip to Reading
Mrs. Charles Willis and Miss Ella
Iinms were in Wilmington yesterday
Mrs. John ]. Black is the guest Of
Mrs Elizabeth Groome. of Elkton
Miss Tabitha Watts, Of Wilmington,
Evening journal., 1894-10-27

Thieves broke into the Landenberg
branch station, OF the Baltimore & Ohio
railroad, at Marshallton, last night The
handle Of the safe WAS broken of, snd Il
Is evident that It was the work OF
amateurs No booty was secured
Evening journal., 1894-10-27

Mrs. Eiizs Ann Mote. wife Of George
Note, Of this city, and sister Of p +.
Barton, Of Marshsllton, is lying in a
precarious condition at her home, from q
cancer ln the breast
Evening journal., 1894-10-27
Collar-bone Broken WINE Playing Foot


Special Correspondence Evening Journal.
NEWARK, Oct. 27.-While practieing
at football yesterday afternoon. Samuel
Eastburn, OF the Delaware College team,
fell and broke his collar. bone. The
fracture was reduced by DR.. KOllock.
Evening journal., 1894-10-27

was the guest of Mrs. R. E. Watts yes
terday.
Mrs. Mary Smith and Mrs. Proud6t are
In PHILADELPHIA to-day.
Evening journal., 1894-10-27

The gutter on Fourth street, above
Delaware, IS In a typhoid breeding condi-
tion, and unless steps are taken to re-
move the foul smelling, deeRying PARTICLES
of vegetation and animal refuse there
need be no surprise should several severe
cases Of sickness break out.
Evening journal., 1894-10-27

The French steamer Vile de DouRi,
Captain 4 H. Dependant. cleared this
morning for Calais, France, with 72O 600
gallons Of crude petroleum, valued at
1921. 500.
Evening journal., 1894-10-27

Sheriff Gould sold out Samuel j. White,
carriage manufacturer OF No 200 West
Second street, this morning, The pur-
chssor was stephen Downey, whose bid
was 80 600
Evening journal., 1894-10-27

Nearly every physician in Wilmington
wears and recommends Jaeger woolens.
Only at Doughten's.
Evening journal., 1894-10-27

25 per cent cash paid for Order Of
Tonti certificates upon which no dlsabill-
ty benefits have beeen drawn. &C, .
Journal ofiics.
Evening journal., 1894-10-27

ELKToN, Md, Oct. e. "A crank Civ
ing his name rs Charles y. Walters Of
Atlantic City arrived in Elkton on the
Colonial express, the Same train to which
President Cleveland's special car was at
tnchod Walters who is a tall and slen-
dor man, woags navy blue military coat
heavily braided and an army officers emp.
lie says no has been proclaimed major
general OF the army, admiral Of the navy
and superior officer over President Glove
land. lie says he is going to Washing
ton TO assume his position and demand his
nav
Evening journal., 1894-10-27

ADAMS. On October 25, Efae E Adams.
daughter of Jacob and Maggie Adams, aged
Il years and months.
ARNER.-In this city. on the Gath instant,
Thomas, son of Mrs. Alice and the late
Thomas Garner, aged 10 years.
LlGHTCAP = October p, 1894, Hilary r.
Lightcap. in his 18th year.
McNEAL-In this city, on the end inst ant
Mrs. Elizabsth McNeal.
PJGH October p, 1874, William NJ. ugh,
aged n years.
Evening journal., 1894-10-27
WHO
MAKES
YOUR
GL0THESp

you are "6xed" don't give up
an old friend to risk a new one,
but if you are in the market for
a new tailor the cloth, work and
prices at Sixth and Market may
interest you. Have you ever
seen the big assortment we car
ry in piece goods? Our Gus
tom Department. is big branch
Of our business and we are
making prices this season We
have never before made. Why?
The people want it and if we
cannot do it who can? Buying
cloths from first hands in guam
titles and for cash we start at
the bottom and build right and
carefully. Suits from SIG up;
Trousers from So; Oyercoats
from $40; 0utaway Diagonal
Suits from $40, and Full Dress
Suits from $25. All guaran-
teed to fit and please you. They
are so arranged that you can see
them in a little while Do it.
Evening journal., 1894-10-27

400 boxes cigars. 80 cents, Durstein, No
3 East Second street
Evening journal., 1894-10-27

Chapley.-'It's easy enough to get mari d:
all q man has TO do is TO find a bigger fool
than he is r thel KnOx.-"But in some cases
York WORLD.
Evening journal., 1894-10-27

eENN1EsAND SMALL CHANGE OAR
BIS BAD AT rhE COUNTING KOOM OF
sac 4 fGNIh9 JOURNAL oEFig@
Evening journal., 1894-10-27

To-day the A O. y. w. holds it's
twenty sixth anniversary at Brandy wine
Springs. number OF the brighter
lights In the order viii make speeches
and the bands from neighboring towns
will be IN attendance 10 could not be
learned definitely last night whether a
deputation from the New Castle division
would attend or not.
Evening journal., 1894-10-27
nIls.Ionnrg soeIety AnnIversary.

Sen-Auben 5 cent cigar Try It, Dur
stein, No o East Second street.
Evening journal., 1894-10-27

VIII Newlove, young man employed
in tapping sockets At the Delaware Iron
Company's yesterday had the misfortune
to have his eye badly burned by flying
particle of ineandescent iron Dr.
Stewart was summoned and relieved the
sufferer in a short while II is not known
how great the extent Of the injury is.
Evening journal., 1894-10-27

Do they please you?
Do they fit well?
DO they look well
and give you entire
satisfaction in the
wear? and do you
get them at a rea-
sonsble price? If
Evening journal., 1894-10-27

Duke de Cay.-"Do you love an old ruinY'
MISS IateheIn IN your grace, IIs + so- er
Evening journal., 1894-10-27
Repubiicanls Demonstration Tonight

The Republicans Of this hundred are
making great preparation. for the
monster demonstration which will be
given in the Opera House here Tonight.
Fireworks. plenty Of the best music aud
an able corps Of speakers tend TO make
the meeting conclusive one.
Evening journal., 1894-10-27
MARRIED

ONGOLLY-RYAN.-O October gath, by
Rev. NJ. \. Fallon Ella M. Ryan to Nj. j.
Connolly, all of this city.
LUKE-CHANDLER On October % nj
Centreville Del, by Rev. T. r. Mcdowell
James l.. Luke. of Rockland. Del, and Bessie
II. Chandler of Centreville, Del.
Evening journal., 1894-10-27
LIENS OF INTEREST.

Old Bi0i dy.-"So YOU want to marry my
daughter, eh2 What's your salaryfn Perkins
(After long thought. well, try me for three
months and Ii I'm not satisfactory you
needn't pay me hing."-Allegheny Topics.
1t will paw you to take Hoods Sarsaparilla.
With pure blood you need not fear the grip,
pneumonia, diphtheria or fevers. Ho~ DIS
sarsaparlla will make you strong and healthy
Hoods Pills are purely vegetable, carefully
prepared from the best ingredients. 25c.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-05-18

IL were young man 1 wou Id not
go to see my best girl rainy nights
unless she was true to her man ma.
II l were a citizen of Stanton ]
would not say the Stanton Items
would not be published II pretended
to be ranked among the truthful, but
i guess this phib WON'T choke you fol-
some people have throats like the
lopossum.
Look for items and don't condemn
the paper because they are not In it.
We know OF an uncle Harry who
thought double bicycle would be
much bettor tor evening pleasure than
driving the glazy black.
Reuben Satterthwaite has on his
farm some very fine COWS and yoke
OF oxen, lately arrived from Queen
AIMS county. They were selected by
MIR. Bally OF Red Lion. Pa. These
animals all have beautiful horns, but
alas. II the poor creatures knew thai
Reuben does not fancy horns on cat.
tie, they would either return home OF
join the Coxey army.
A farmer who was looking for som,
one TO plant corn, came across a gent
OF our town. who asked the question
where was he going to plant the corn
when he answered I'm the field
seemed to surprise a certain some
body. This was Monday, aud this
somebody's best girl lives not In ou
Village.
Sunbonnet parties seem to be th,
style of late. --w
ii pretended to be trustee OF tn
stanton Presbyterian Church l woui,
surely feel ashamed to let the peopl
know l WAS so negleotful-and II
mite society appointed committee t,
attend to such business. Its rattle
strange the chairman does not call
meeting, but yet Its no use for 1t will
have to DO done Just as certain peopl,
say; you know everything has boss
even paint brush.
II You want pea soup for dinner tr,
John Mitchelps asparagus.
The busiest boys In town are tn
Chambers boys. They expect to hlr,
more help; it's impossible for them t.
do ten peoples worH, ....
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-05-18

The report that Embassador Bayard
has Informed tho British Government
fine desire OF tho United States tC
Withdraw from the Berlin agreement
by which this country, with Great
Britain and Germany Jointly controls
AFFAIRS on the Island of Samoa, has
eansed o great deal Of surprise. as
the people are not prepared to ae-
udiesce In such policy. Tho course
tf the administration will not BIO sus'
t1ined, but 1t will be repudiated with
the greatest possible disgust. The
people are looking to the future, and
DO not wish to be placed OF dlsad
vantage In any part Of the worlc
through tine laundering of an ineifl
sient administration. The above pro
posed action 10 In keeping with tht
policy pursued towards Hawaii and
Dor dear friend President Dole, Thu
matter. however. will be brought be
fore the Senate, and the country vii
be enlightened before they can be thu
pheated out OF suohanimportaut RICH
he our country possesses In Page har
Dor in Samoa.
THAT station for coaling and genera
naval purposes, even In time OF peace
Is Of value to the United States, and II
Nrne Of war It's value would be in
creased many fold. provided 1t wer
properly fortified and equipped.
Gresham succeeds In losing to tn
United States this property at Samoa
he will have added another to tn
many acts of incompetency aud wors
which as public officer he already ha
70 bis credit.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-05-18

The Church Club of the. Diocese OF
Delaware gave Its semi-annnaI thinner
In the Eden Hall last evening after a
business meeting ut which these OH.
GERS were elected:
S. c. Biddle, president; Charles A.
Cook. Nathan Pratt. NJ. d.. and the
Hon. d. L. Marvel. presidents. F..
q. DUPONT was reelected secretary
and treasurer OF the club.
:. The president appointed the follow.
ing standing committees:
Executive Committee L. Warner,
w. j. Williams. Colonel Robert Mitch
ell FLOYD. OF Wilmington; General r.
Il. kenney of Dover, DIR. William p.
Orr OF Loves.
Membership Committ4a-John 8.
Grohe, Anson A Maner and J. ID. Car.
ter. .~-s
1t was decided to open and close the
sessions OF the club by recitation OF
prayers and the Apostles Creed.
The guests then sat down to an
elaoorately prepared table replendent
with the sheen of silver, the glow OF
Tampa and the color of blooming
plants. Nearly hundred guests were
seated st the tables. which were In the
form OF three sidos OF hollo W so uare
Just as the service of the courses
began President Blddle raped for
order and suggested that as tho
Church Club of Long Island was at
dinner the came hour they send their
congratulations, which was adopted.
MIR. Blddle then thanked the mem.
bers OF the club for electing him to tho
highest position among them. and
com pared the club to others, among
which Its stands second. Rev. Charles
j. Wood. OF Lock Haven, Pa, arch dea-
con of Pennsylvania. was the next
speaker. He thought the value OF the
church club lies in the new Idea OF the
church which is coming. That 1t is
not a hierarchy OF clergy, butan instI.
tuition of both iatty and clergy. The
artiiiclallife of the clergy must be sup.
plemerted by the practical life OF the
lalty.
The third speaker was Francis A..
Lewis OF Philadelphia. He deplored
the fact that their are no church clubs
In Pennsylvania. He knew only three
things of Delaware before coming
here and they were: First, that there
Is whipping post; that the peach
crop is a failure, and that the Bishop
OF Delaware takes long walk every
autumn. He thought the great work
| OF the church ciuE would be to break
down parochlal lines.
Short speeches were also made by
the Rev. Geo. A. Hall, Chas. NJ. Curtis,
the Rev. Geo. L. Gassner. Col. L. j.
Martin, the Rev. A. II. Walker, Arson
A. Muher and General j. Parke Pos
ties.
The session was closed by tho sing
ing OF the long metre doxology.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-05-18

City Councils session last night was
10 brief one. The special com mlttee to
the cause of the dismissal
Iof Phillip Z, Layman as assistant
at the city crematory,
reported nothing. An Invitation to
attend the memorial exercises OF En-
IcamDment No. 81, [. V. L.. was ac.
lcepted. The ordinance increasing the
salary OF the officers of the Fire De.
Ipartment was declared to be a law,
Council as body was invited to at.
tend tile meeting at the New Century
Club rooms. The city treasurer re-
ported balance In bank OF $50 S5S. 50.
Collections amounting to $3.50 were re-
ported.
/ After the business was flushed Mr..
lLayman was allowed to make this
statement:
Il WAS turned down without reason.
4 tried to do my duty. One OF the
Board OF Health to-day told me that
the matter had been mlsrepresented TO
lhlm. 10 was represented that | was
unable to do my work 9nd this news.
paper talk has done me much injury.
| would like the mntter rlghted. 1t
has also been represented that | re-
Iceive s72 month pension. This ia In.
correct, for il did | would not he de.
pendent on my own work fora living. u
No action has yet been taken by
Council.