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The Banner-Democrat., 1894-12-01
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sSAGACITY OF A COLLIE.


Knows How to Bring Down a Sheep from
/ the Mountains.
II We stood at the bottom of a deep
valley with the hills rising abruptly
ON either side, when Robert Scott said.
.Yonder is the sheep led away from
Llangynider, all those weary miles
yesterday. saw it as came over the
hilltop down to the house this morn.
ing. If You wish. Kate shall bring it
down to my feet here for you to see it.
"What2 bring that single sheepi
How viii she know the one you want,
and how can she get it away from the
flock by itself? / win not believe that
possible till see it done, at all events. y
be spoke low word or two to the
collie by his side. and away went
Kate" right over rock and bracker.
till we could see the. flock far away
upon the height above give very rapid
turn, and in few minutes afterward.
down rushed a strong mountain wetber
with the willy Kate" working to the
right and left and about thirty wards
behind it. Come away, back ahint
ne" cried Scott. and .sKate Z, at once
leaving the sheep, appeared positively
to fly far out. and coming round behind
us, stopped the wether in his headlone
course, bringing him to stand, liter
ally at the shepherds feet. 'Robert.n
said, when, as you intend, YOU sail
next month for New Zealand, you will
not take Kate with you, but leave her.
here for seven sovereigns.n mae. nae.
SIR was the reply, seventy sovereians
would nae buy her. "--London Specta-
tor
The Catalpx.
A horticultural writer IN an eastern
journal takes note of the fact that ssthe
only forest tree in eastern parks which
has entirely escaped the ravages of the
caterpillar is the catalpa.s This is the
tree with nearly smooth bark, scanty
limbs and large, lilac-shaped leaves,
and which bears a frrilt-pod looking
like Wheeling sstogy- It is native
American, and grows Wild south of the
and Tennessee rivers, where
it often reaches fifty feet in height.
1t was long ago. naturalizcd in
Europe, where it is hardy, and |
highly valued as an ornamental |
shade tree. It's. immunity from |
eaf-feedin2 caterpillars was long ago /
noticed, and is probably due to that |
quality in the leaves which causes the !
zap in the spring to be offensiveiy
'dorous, and put the bark into the old
as tonic more power
'ully antiseptic than that of cfnchoua.
t is stated that the honey Of its How
RS is poisonous; yet these flowers
ormsd an old fashioned remedy against
asthma. The wood of the catalina. IL
cry light, fine. and susceptible Of !
brilliant polish, and is more durable
han sycamore. A tree closely related 5
o our catalpa, and named Paulowina
nperialis, is to be seen in Central
ark; il Is Japanese. but has been nat
rallied IN Europe and the ITnited
'tates for half century Chicd
7c,ss.
Evening journal., 1894-11-20
MRS. Paxson WIN Reoite Tonight.

To night an excellent entertainment
will be given Ia the Second Baptist
Church, Ninth and Franklin streets.
Mrs Smalley and Miss Emms Lore will
sing some choice selections and Mrs T.
Parker Paxson, OF Philadelphia, will re-
cite She s an elocutionary star. The
Carlisle Evening Sentinel says Of her
work:
H'Mrs F Parker Paxson, Of Philadel
paia, appeared for the first time at Car
isle, last evening. and gave one OF her
choice recitals under the auspices Of the
Y. M. G. A. Mrs. Paxson is not a
stranger IA these parts. Many of
our people heard her at the Sunday
school assembly last summer, and when
1t came to arrange the Y NJ. G. A. course
for the season, she was called upon to fill
the December date.
MRS Paxson has remarkable voice,
both strong and flexible. and her roper
toire takes in almost everything from the
old farmers wife to "Parthenia Il was
in those two extremes that she appeared
at her best 1t requires q woman to
initiate woman and she FULLY demon
/ strated tnis last evening
Evening journal., 1894-11-20
TELEGRAPHIc BRIEFS.

The United States cruiser Chicago has
arrived at Gibraltar.
State Senator George Ross died at his
residence in Doylestown, Pa.
O. v. Sage of the state prison depart
ment has been appointed agent and war
den Of Sing Sing prison.
Policeman j. II. Kellar was murdered
in New Orleans by man whom be was
trying to place under arrest.
Italy has informed the powers that she
cannot approve Of any form Of interven-
ton between China and Japan.
Kate Field has been notified by NJ.
Patenotre the French ambassador, that
his government has made her an officer
Of public instruction.
Six persons lie in critical condition
in East Liverpool. o., from the effects Of
escaping natural gas at the Second Meth
odist Episcopal church.
Burglars entered the depot Of the Con
soiidated road at Bethel, Conn, blew open
the safe and secured money and papers
valued at several hundred dollars.
DR.. w. 7. jenkins, New York's health
officer, will leave Genoa for home on the
Fuerst Bismarck on Thursday after an
extensive inspection of the emigrant
perts Of Europe.
Dynamite outrages have created great
excitement in the little town Of Andover,
in Allegany county, n. X, and COM
mittee of citizens has been appointed tC
hunt down the criminals.
Evening journal., 1894-11-20

The Ranch King" began his reign at
the Academy of Music last evening, much
to the enjoyment of packed gallery, q
well filed balcony and fair orchestra
and parquet TIE play is not stranger
to Wilmington thestre-goers, and is Of
the wild and woolly west order, devoid
however Of the Objectionable features
which generally accompany the staged
histories of the western heroes and
heroines. The company is good one,
and the hearty applause which greeted
the members in their different roles was
frequent and deserved Miss June Agnott,
as Pug was lively, vivacious and full Of
fun. the villain Frank Murdoch and the
Ranch King, Joseph d Clifton, were
very good, Marcella Forest as the
gamblers wife, William Smith, as
Hastings, Louisa Buchanan, his child.
Harry hughes, as Dan the colored servant.
John Morrison, as O'Donsvan, the comical
Irishman, Fred A. Haywood, as the
tough aud Elywne Stevens, as the
Ranch Kings brother, were all good.
The piece is deliberately staged, the
costumes elegant, and the specialties first
class The company will hold the boards
all the week, with change of program
/ Thursday to Myrtle Ferns.
Evening journal., 1894-11-20
WORK OF a MANIAC.
Murdered His Mother, Sister and Brother,
Cut His Own Throat and Fired a House.

Murdered His Mother, sister and Brother,
Cut His Own Throat and Fired a House.
MONTGOMERY, Mo, Nov 20-A terri
Bile tragedy was committed about two
miles from Wellsville AT that place lived
Thomas Portercheck, his mother two
sisters and a brother, all Bohomians. 1t
appears that Thomas Portercheek com
planned that his head was hurting him
and said he believed his neck was broken
and refused to go to bed. Early in the
morning he secured an ak and killed his
widowed mother, his sister and brother.
While he was numbering his mother
sister and brother his other sister Mary,
made her escape by jumping through tho
window She stood on the outside and
looked through the window and saw her
maniac brother saturate the room with
coal oil, set It aflre and then cash himself
with knife in the throat. He sank
down, and all four bodies were consumed
in the burning house.
BY the time the neighbors got to the
unfortunate man the house was all ablaze
and too late to rescue the bodies. The
bodies could be seen still burning In the
ruins The mother was an invalid and
had been confined to her bed for 2 years.
The murderer suddenly became insane.
Evening journal., 1894-11-20
KOLB CALLS FOR HELP.
The Populist Leader of Alabama
Claims the Governorship.
SAYS HE WILL HAVE THE OFFICE.

He Has Issued a Proclamation, In Which
He Declares That He win BE Ready to
BE Inaugurated Dec. /, and Asks All His
Followers to See Him Through.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala, Nov 2o.-Reuben
f. Kolb, the defeated candidate of the
Populist party for governor Of Alabama,
publishes lengthy address TO the people
OF Alabama in the state organ OF the
Kolbites and Populists, in which be de-
clares his intention TO be inaugurated
governor of the state Dec. !, and calls upon
his followers everywhere to gather at
Montgomery on that day and aid him in
taking his seat.
The address begins by saying that the
paramount issue in the late state cam
paign was honest elections and charges
that frauds wero committed in 1892. 10
says there was almost 4 universal demand
against tho repetition Of these frauds.
The address then says that after the
election this year Kolb issued an address
Evening journal., 1894-11-20

The Alumni Association of the Goldey
Wilmington Commercial College will
hold business and social meeting to-
morrow evening at the college.
Mrs. Charles NJ Cullen, of Georgetown,
is on an extended stay In this city.
Hugh G Browne went to Bayard.
West Virginia, yesterday He will
return on Thursday.
Ex-City Solicitor William t Lyman
and Nathaniel w. Davis. OF the New
Castle bar, are prevented from attending
court by reason Of sickness.
Ex-Lsvy Court Commissioner David
Hutchinson, OF Townsend, was in this
city to day.
Mayor Reybold, Of Delaware City, was
In this city to day.
franklin Temple, door. keeper of the
Senate, was in this city to day.
Peter L. Cooper. Jr., will leave for
Kansas City to-morroE and be gone
about a week
Mrs Martha g. Peacock has returned
to her home at Gslena, Md after q
pleasant visit to friends IN Wilmington
and Smyrns.
A reception to members viii be given
by the Y. a. G. A ia Association Hall
to night, and the Affairs promises to be a
very enjoyable one
Fully 100 couples participated in the
grand march at the annual ball Of the
Delaware Sengerbund in German Hall
last evening, making this part Of the
celebration extraordinarily pretty. The
leaders were Fred KlIetz and Miss Lille
Grotz and Andrew NJ ,DettlinR was
floor manager. Josef Hickmsn's orches.
ira furnished the music and the festivi.
ties lasted nearly all night.
William L Sirman, Of EDelmsr, has
gone to Philadelphia on a business trip.
Hon, George V. Massey, Of Dover, is il
Philadelphia.
Rev. Edwin Gardner, of Marshallton
was in the city to-day.
Rev. N. M. Browne, Of Middletown
came up to Wilmington this morning
and will attend the funeral Of Mrs. ]. NJ
Wise, in New Castle, to dsy.
Evening journal., 1894-11-20

ST. JoHNis, n. r., Nov. 20.-No news
has yet been received here Of the Allan
line steamer Corean, Captain Main, and
the friends of those on board are becom-
ing very anxious The Corean sailed from
Glasgow on Nov 3, and from Liverpool
on the 9th, and is now, therefore, 3 days
out. She should have made the run from
Liverpool in seven days. There are on
board about 100 persons, the officers and
crew numbering 90
Evening journal., 1894-11-20
DANES REFusE ouR BEE.
Denmark Joins Germany In the boycott OF
American Cattle.


CQPENHAGEN, Nov 90 The minister
Of tho interior, NJ Hoerrlng, has issued
q decree, TO take effect immediately, for
bidding tho import Of 1.-Two cattle and fresh
meat from the United States.
WASHINGTON, NOV. 20.-Count Reyent-
low, the Danish minister first heard Of
the action of Denmark in excluding
American beef and meats through press
cable from Copenhagen. The count ex-
pressed surprise. as no action in that line
had heretofore been contemplated. lie
said the action was probably due TO q re-
quest from Germany as beef received at
Danish ports frequently would find Its
way into Germany and thus overcome the
German restriction.
Count Reyentlow says Denmark uscs
very little American beef or meat prod
ucts. He had never heard that any Of
the American product in Denmark was
affected with Texas foyer Under these
circumstances he feels that the action OF
Denmark is not SO much aimed against
the United States as it Is to make Den
marks neighhor, Germany, effective in
her exclusion The minister has not o.
yet received any official adylces on the
subject
Evening journal., 1894-11-20
PENINSULA NEWS PARAGRAPHS.

Jacob Renlee, of New York, has been
in Middletown this week with the inten-
ton of starting up 3 factory for the
manufacture OF corn cob pipes.
The Kent County Farmers Institute
will be addressed by T. B. Terry, of
Ohio. In the Opera House, in Dover, to-
morrow, both afternoon aud evening.
Joseph Marvel, of Atlantic City, was in
Delaware last week. He has a record of
the Marvel family in Delaware as far
back as 1875. and his visit at this time
in his native state is for the purpose of
tracing his genealOgy still further back.
A newspaper will be started on Chinco-
league at an early date, The first issue
will appear about the first week in
December.
Sportsmen are bagging more game than
for several years past, both quail and
rabbits being plentiful.
Rehoboth bay is full of wild game.
Corn is now selling in ths Dover mar
ket at 40 cents.
Evening journal., 1894-11-20

The Historical Society of Delaware
held its regular monthly meeting last
evening. Lewis G. Vandegrift read the
paper written by Charles B. Palmer, of
Harvard, on "The Early History of the
Twelye-mile Circle. An old book con-
taining the decision In the Penn Path
Island case was presented by the Misses
Stockton, Of New Castle; a reproduction
Of the privileges granted Christopher
Columbus came from Hon Thomas II.
Bayard. and Benz amin R. Ustick, Of New
Castle, presented an autograph letter
from General Sam" Houston. An in
teresting exhibit OF the original deed
from the King Of England to William
Penn, Of what Is now the State of Della
ware, and the commission OF Benedict
Arnold as major general in the army Of
the United States 1t was decided to
ask Henry HubRrt Bsllos, of Germantown,
to read paper at the next meeting,
Evening journal., 1894-11-20
A neathbed Marriage.

SPRINGFIELD, Ills, Nov 20.--A roman
tic deathbed marriage occurred at River
ton, small town near here. Colonel
George b. Richardson, q rich bachelor,
finding that he was about to die and de-
string that his housekeeper Miss Marion
f. MoNelly, a maiden Of 81 years, be left
all his property, sent to the city and Sc
cured license and the couple were mar
ried by Justice Knott at the sick man 3
hedsida
Evening journal., 1894-11-20
SUIT BROUGHT AGAINST LAWYERS.


Architect Frank II. CaIswell Wants His
Bin for Services Paid and Sues for the
Amount.
A suit against member of the bar is
a novelty in this section. for two reasons
In the first place the legal fraternity
here are all honorable men and do not
have TO be sued in the second place there
Is brotherly feeling existing among
them which prevents one from taking
case in which fellow disciple Of Back
stone is tbs defendant Such a case
however, is now before Magistrate Kelly
When the suit against the city was
brought by Owen J, Hession to recover
damages for the overfowing OF a Sc er
claimed TO be insufficient in size to carry
off the extra water, Architect Frank r.
Carswell was employed BY Counselors
Andrew E Sanborn and ]. Frank Ball to
draft plans of the property on which the
damage occurred Mr. Carswell brought
in bill of $50 for his services, which
the legal gentlemen considered ex.
cessive and declined to pay, at least
not until the case was decided
Suit was then brought for the face value
/ of the bill
Evening journal., 1894-11-20
DOWN WITH
HIGH PRICES !!

Why pay extravagAut prices for your
Made to Order ClothingY We carry ex
actly the same style of cloth that other
tailors carry and we guarantee our prices
to be much lower. Wo cut and make our
clothing right here In Wilmington and
employ more but FIRST class mechanics
Our Mr.. Wise has charge Of our cutting
department. bis cutting and fitting can
not be excelled by any cutter in this city,
20 years experience. He is a dandy.
We make Overcoats to order,
$15 90, $500, $50 90, $500
Suits made TO order.
Si5 90, Sls 90, $40 90, SEQ 90
Trousers made TO order.
$500, IS 90, SO 90, 81 90.
Coats and Vests made TO order,
$1,000, $l2 90. $40 90. SlS co.
Trimmed and made In first class style,
perfect fit guaranteed or no sale.
Evening journal., 1894-11-20
A snsser nann,s Mad Act.

STAFFORD, Nov. 20.-Because George
Kay, Albert Donahoe, Hugh Ross and
Joseph Pugh, in trundling wheelbarrow
past his store, accidentally collided with
the window, w. Il Howard rushed out with
his gun and fred two shots at them at
short range Kay aud Pugh we're peppered
with shot, and the other two escaped.
Howard, who refused to make any ex-
PLANTATION of his conduct, was held In
1900 bail for court.
Evening journal., 1894-11-20
a az Rnrn Rnrnad. ]

ELKToN, Nov. 2O.-A large barn stu.
ated on the Beacon Hill farm, along the
line Of the Philadelphia, Wilmington
and Baltimore railroad, three miles south
OF Elkton, owned by syndicate composed
Off L. Thomas, Charles w. Sempers
and James Mallen, of North East, was
totally destroyed by FIRE about.3 o'clock
Yesterday afternoon. The building was
empty at the time Of the fire. Its origin
is q mystery.
Evening journal., 1894-11-20

SYRACUSE, Nov. Gothic Syracuse
common council has aimed blow at box
ing in this city. Alderman Hill at the
council meeting presented resolution
prohibiting any pugiiistic exhibition OF
any form Of pugilism in this city The
matter was referred to the corporation
counsel. The action is the outcome OF
the Fitzsimmons- Riordan affair
Evening journal., 1894-11-20

three candidates Two hack loads vent
ont, and after the lodge adjourned a
banquet was laid The Degree Team is
the only one this side OF the Rocky
mountains and Is new feature In the
inltiatory work The Wilmingtonians
returned home about 2 3 N.
Evening journal., 1894-11-20
HASTINGS CABINET.
Pennsylyania's Governor Elect Chooses His
OHicial stan.

pennsylyania's Governor Elect chooses Ills
Onicial stan.
PHILADELPHIA. Nov. 90. = Governor
Elect Hastings has announced his cabi-
net. 1t is as follows: Attorney general,
H. Clay Mccormick Of Williamsport; sec
rotary Of the commonwealth. Frank Reed
or of Easton; insurance commissioners,
James II. Lambert Of Philadelphia; adj
jutant general, Thomas j. Stewart Of
Norristown; private secretary, Lewis r.
Reitlor Of Philadelphia.
Tho Office Of superintendent Of bank.
ing is in doubt. but 1t Is believed that II
will DO rendered to ex-State Treasurer
John W. Morrison Of Allegheny, who is
said to be backed for the place by Q. T.
Magee. Colonel Lambert who will b.
insurance commissioner, has for severa
years been political editor Of the Phila
delphia Press. He says no accepts the
Office at the request of General Hastings
He will not however, give up his news
paper work
Evening journal., 1894-11-20

WASHINGTON, Nov 20. District Attor-
ney Birney has notified all Of the persons
indicted for refusing TO answer questions
before the senate sugar Investigating COM
mittoe, including Messrs. Havemeyer and
Searles, that they must appear and plead
or demur to the indictments. It is OK
pected that demurrers will be filed.
Evening journal., 1894-11-20
rlre n midtown.

W1LKEsBARRE, Pa, Nov. 20.-A disas-
trous fire occurred at Midtown. this
county. The hotels Of John Harvey,
James Joyce and William Sheridan, the
clothing store Of Nathan Shipman and
five dwelling houses were laid in ashes.
Evening journal., 1894-11-20
workmen vIsIt Hookassin.

Grand Master Workman w. M. Nc
Cormick, A. o. U. W.. and the Grand
Lodge officers, assisted by Wilmington
Lodge No. 1, Degree Team, paid fra.
ternal visit to Valley Lodge No. 10. OF
Hockessin, last evening, and initiated
Evening journal., 1894-11-20

NEW LONDON. Conn, Nov. 20.-The
torpedo boat Ericsson made another at
tempt to go over the course on her speed
trial, but found the water too rough and
was compelled to return.
Evening journal., 1894-11-20

NEWPORT, r L. Nov. 2O--The testing
of small arms was continued at the tor
pedo station before the naval small arms
hoard
Evening journal., 1894-11-20
Real Estate transfers recorded

The following transfers Of real estate
have been fled: Harry Grimes by
William H Caldwell as executor to
Edward T Price, property on easterly
side Of Wilson street, north OF
Ninth street. Edward T. Price to Oliver
and Daniel a Grimes, same property.
Evening journal., 1894-11-20

LINCOLN, Neb., Nov. 20. The Repub-
licans will demand recount Of votes by
the legislature.
Evening journal., 1894-11-20
Mr.. and Mrs. Bayard in London.

Ambassador and Mrs Thomas F
Bayard arrived to day at Southampton
on the North German Lloyd steamer
Havel From there they proceeded to
London where Mr.. Bayard resumes his
duties
Evening journal., 1894-11-20
LOCAL SOCIETY NEWS
Colonial Danes of This and
Other States Meet.
NIB. AND MRS. BAYARD IN LONDON

over 100 Couples Danced at ths Grand
Annual subscription Bali of the Della
ware sengerbund in German Hall Last
Night-other Events OF Interest to Will
Z mlngtcn People and Their Friends.
An Communications intended for Insertion
this column should be addressed TO Society
Editor, care Of the EVENING JOURNAL. Com
alupteations should be written on one aide Of
the raDer only
Colonial Danes of Delaware Were There.
Pennsylvania Society Colonial Danes
OF America met in Philadelphia last
evening at the Hotel S.ratford to pay
their tribute of honor to the memory Of
their late president, Mrs G Dawson
Coleman. Mrs William B Stevens
presided and among the large number Of
women present were Mrs. Henry Ban
ming, who represented the National
Society Miss Spottswood, Of Delaware,
aud Mrs Rosa w Smith, of Washington
A brief sketch of Mrs Coleman was read
by Miss Wharton, historian OF the Penn
sylvania Society, after which memorial
from the National Society was presented,
and a series Of resolutions of condolences
and sympathy with the bereayed family
from the local society were adopted
Evening journal., 1894-11-20

Order your coal and wood from Il. J. Ser
geant, Office Seventh and King. Phone
545. Hickory wood for open CRATES.
Evening journal., 1894-11-20

ezTo every purchaser of goods at will give
free copy of the Musical Memorial to Professor b. Rhoads
in sheet music FORM with appropriate title page and he-ke
portrait of Mr.. Rhoads.