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Evening journal., 1894-12-29
Personal Events.

Miss Lenna Moore. OF Dover. has been
visiting Mrs, ). A Stewart on South
Fifth street
Miss Lizzie Gemmill entertained the
members of Ipmanuel Church choir at
her home, and among those who enjoyed
the social evening were: Misses Gemmill,
Ids and Lucy White, Alberta Satter6eld
Bertha Hsmmell, William 4 Myers, II.
" Hoffman, John q. Cannon. and George
Truitt
Rev r. NJ. Muuson and Miss Jennie
Long, Of Immanuel Church, yesterday
visited the country home Of Mr. aud
Ars F. N Buck, where tney attended .
dinner given to a party Of Mr. Bucks
friends
George Frszsr, the New Castle boy
who is now practicing law In Brooklyn,
completed his Christmas visit here yes
erday and left for Ridley Park, where be
vas formerly principal OF the public
chools. Mr. FREEZER Is having much sue
cess at the bar
Samuel ralaferro. well known
Camden citizen, has been visiting hi.
parents, Mr. and Mrs William II
ralaisrro, OF Seventh street
James M. Houseman aud Miss Anna
Houseman visited their home here on q
holiday leave Of absence from Washing
ton.
Mrs H Jemison aud two children
Of Washington, have been the guests OF
William White, Mrs Jemison's father,
At his country home near here this week
DR. II. Caldwell, of Dover, who has
been visiting aud assisting In pastoral
york his son-iu Law, Rev Vaughan s
Collins, is 75 years old, and still AZ
eloquent preacher
William Hofmann has gone to Ports
month, Va, accompanied by bis 81 tef
Ane family from Chester. Mr. Hofmann's
brother la law Is now located at the
Portsmouth Navy Yard aud will probably
remove his family to that city Mr.
HofmAnn will return after New Years day
Evening journal., 1894-12-29
He ROBBED ALL ALONE.
Knocked a Treasurer Senseless
and Locked Him In Vault.
Mr.. sToFER SAVED BY Els WIFE

She was the Only Person In Town Who
Knew the Combination, aud She Released
Her Husband just In Time tiasping For
breath For Hours.
SANTA Rosa, Cal, Dec 20--Santa
Rosa had the biggest sensation IN its his
tory Tho county treasury was robbed of
nearly Ss. 600 and County Treasurer Sto.
fer was left inscnsible in the vault by the
robbers, who locked the door to the vault
on him
The robbery occurred nbout 8 o'clock in
the morning, but was not discovered un-
til about o'clock in the afternoon All
this time Treasurer Stofcr lay on the floor
Of the vanlt gasping for breath, fearing
every conscious interval would be his last.
Had 1t not been for the timely arrival of
his wife, the only person in town who
knew the combination, he would have
been dead
She had been at Clovcrdale and on her
return here at about ! o clock learned that
the treasurer had not been home to din
ner The children said thoy had taken
his dinner 10 him nnd left it IN front Of
the office but that they could not get in.
Mrs. Stofcr snspocting something
wrong, rushed down to the office, which is
on the south corner Of the courthouse and
adjoining the sheriifs office Tho door
was locked, but with tho aid OF tho ianitor
she opened the door. Botwoon the front
part Of the office and the treasurer's office
is q wicket gate. This also was locked
Once inside, Mrs Stofer found her fears
realized On one desk was her husband s
coat and hat On the floor in confusion
were many letters which tho treasurer
carried from tho vault, which is In a rear
Office, 60 his desk in the room About that
time faint knocking was heard from the
inside OF the vault
Her Husband In tho Vault
Mrs Stofer cried out that her husband
was in the vault, and that she could save
him II She could remember tho combina-
ton The first time she tried she failed
amid great excitement Next time, real
izing that her husbands life depended
upon her GOODNESS, she was moro success
ful, and the big iron doors Of tho vault
slowly swung open. Treasurer Stofer was
found on the floor Of the vault uncon-
scious The safe door was open and most
of the money removed
Treasurer Stofer as soon as he was re-
viyed, said he opened up the Office as usual
about 8 o'clock. AS he was carrying ono
Of the trays with money from the vault, a
tall man In stocking feet stepped into the
door Of the vault. and with uplifted dag
ger In his right hand told him to drop the
trays which he did
AS he stopped over to lay the trays down,
the robber struck him powerful blow on
the back Of the head, which rendered him
unconscious-for how long he could not
tell
lie says the man was tall and that he
wore chin whiskers and must have gained
admittanea to the Office during the night
and waited for him to open the safe
Officers are securing the country for the
robber, but not trace has been found
Evening journal., 1894-12-29
DIED.

BARKSDALE.-On December ~, Hamilton
MeFarlane, infant son Of IL. NJ. and Ethel
DIP. Barksdsle.
McLAUG Him. On December 25, 1894
Eleanor. reict OF the late James Mclaughlin,
aged 81 years.
WARD.-suddenly on December 20, 1891
Henry Ward. aged So years.
Relatives and fri nds Shields Library
As collation. and knights of st Lawrence are
iavited to attend his funeral from the resi-.
dence of his sister, Mrs. Margaret Brady, No.
Al East sixth street, on Wednesday morning
A. 3 o'cl' elk. Solemn requiem mass at st
Peters Pro-Cathedral. Interment at Cathe-
dral Cemetery.
WEIR On Friday, December 2s, William
l.. Wier, in his 55th year.
Relatives and friends are respectfully in
vited TO attend the funeral from his late resi-
dence, Christiana, Delaware. on Monday
afternoon. December 81, 1894 Services al
ChrlaLlana Presby erian Ghuroh at 2 o,clock
Evening journal., 1894-12-29

ashes over ths Icy pavemants would be a
public benefsction and might save limbs
II not lives
There will be special services at the
NJ Z Church TO morrow Ia the form Of
Christmas service 10 the morning. love
feast In the early evening aud preaching
at night by Presiding Elder Barrett
Philadelphia papers to day contain
notices Of he marriage on December 20
by Rev George B. Finlaw, at his resi-
dence, No 3l5 Benson street. Camden,
N. j., Of William Marvin Truss. of this
city, and Miss Emma Rebecca Steele. Of
Delawtrs City. Bride and groom are
now residing at Mr.. sTruss's home on
Front street.
Evening journal., 1894-12-29
WOMEN AND CONFERENCE.

Debaters of Harrison Street Church
Argue Against the Gentler Sex Being
Admitted.
The question, Resolved. that women
shall be admitted to the General Confer
ence." Was discussed Ia Harrison Street
NJ. E Church lsst evening, under
the auspices Of the EpwoIth League.
Those In the affirmative were Messrs
stimmell, George and Clayton aud in
the negative were Messrs Robinson and
Bennett, and Miss Dennison
Rev. B Short presided and ap-
pointed az judges Mrs Emma D. Ewing,
Miss Bessie r Groves and g. 4 Gar.
rett.
After spirited debate 1t was given
into the hands Of the judges who decided
In favor OF the negative
Evening journal., 1894-12-29
Creamery Lessee An rroubia.

Special Correspondence Evening Journal.
MIpDLETOwN. Dec 30 John B Gon
lessee OF Sandy Branch creamery. a
financially embarrassed It is stated that
he did not pay the farmers for two
months milk and that the amount due
them Is 81, 900
George Harris, the colored man 20
badly Injured ou the head on Christmas
Day by another oolored mau by the name
Of John Glasgow during fight. is re
covering and will soon be all right.
Evening journal., 1894-12-29

A circular headed ''Citizens Of Della
ware and signed BY ninety prominent
Delawaresns has bsen issued. calling fol
a convention, to bs held at Dover, jan
usry 10, 1895, st IL o'clock, and consider
the passage Of q bill, by the Genera
Assembly granting the citizens of Della
ware the privilege Of voting on th,
question of License" or mo License
Of the sale Of intoxicating liquors.
Evening journal., 1894-12-29
Tried to Roast HIm Ii Bed.

Troy, n. ", Dec pa sensation was
caused in police circles which it became
known that Patrolman Joseph Hanlon Of
tho First precinct had been charged with
setting fire Go bed in the station house
occupied by Officer William Shcahan, and
few hours later drew d revolver on
Sheahan at the corner Of Fourth and Lib
erty streets Sheahan took the weapon
away, and Captain Grace Is investigating
Evening journal., 1894-12-29
MARRIED.

ALLISnN-sPENCE. .-On December "a,
1894, by Rev. J r dllligan, Lewis Alllson aud
kaiie r. Spence both Of this ty.
BEACH -BOTTING. --un st. Stephens
Day, the Goth instant, at the Chapel of the
Good shepherd, Bishops cad. by Right Rev.
the Bishop Of Delaware, William Bartlett
Beach. of this city. to Elizabeth Agnes Morris,
daughter Of Mrs. Jacob Botting, of Brighton,
England.
MOhRIS-TnDD.-By Hev. b. +. Jester, at
the residence ~ Frank Prettyman, DO. 81
walnut street. at z. D. M, December 28
1894, Nealey q. Morris, OF this city, aud Miss
Alice Todd, Of Denton, Caroline county, Md.
Evening journal., 1894-12-29
MORO Room in the market.

There was great d ference ia the
space along the King and Madison
street. markets caused by the absence Of
all stands and faikers Only the farm
ers were offering their products for sale
and they had to be displayed in their
wagons.
Evening journal., 1894-12-29
Farmer Knled by ] Neero.

PETERSBURG, Va, Dec. 2o--Henry VIII
liams (white), farmer Of Surry county,
was shot and Instantly killed at his home
by a negro named Robert Fraley Mr.
Williams was entertaining some friends
when the negro knocked at his door,
When Williams made his appearance, Fra
ley shot him down. The negro escaped.
Evening journal., 1894-12-29
pied From Pain In Her Thumb.

RALRiGH, Dec ga remarkable death
is reported in Union county. Mrs Eliza
Marlborough felt violent pain in her
thumb. The suffering rapidly increased
until she became unconscious, and in an
hour and half after she experienced the
first sensation of pain she was dend
Evening journal., 1894-12-29
TWO Men IoAt ~ ~ s,or,,,

EtKroE Md. Dec 20. William Fears.
Of Town Point, and George Webb, OF
Philadelphia, who was visiting Fears.
start out 10 small boat on Wednes.
day afternoon, just before the snow
storm, to FISH in the ELK river. near
Turkey Point, expecting TO return the
same day. Up to yesterday nothing had
been heard from either. and searching
party is now endeavorIng TO find some
trace OF them.
Evening journal., 1894-12-29
ONE ENJOYS

Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; i is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
lem etlectually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup Of Figs is the
Dnly remedy of its kind ever pro
auced, pleasing to the taste and &C
,eptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial In its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in 50e
and 81 bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. Do not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP co
SAN FRANCISCO. cAi.
LOUISVILLE. KK aEw r0aS. M
Evening journal., 1894-12-29
A sLeleHlNe ACCIDENT.
search for Monroe Given Up--Other Inter
eating Events About Newark.

SeArcn Tor monroe 0lFen Up--Other fnter-
eating Events About Newark.
Special Correspondence Evening Journal.
NEWARK, Dec. 29-The fall OF snow
afforded good sleighing In this town and
vicinity During the height Of the
racing here there was collision
Several parties were going up the
street, taking up nearly the whole drive
way. and Frank G dwin with Miss Jennie
Rsub was coming down. Goodwin, Instead
Of taxing the right hand side weni
TO the left There was collision be
tween his sleigh and that Of colored d
man by the name Of Boyles. Miss
Raub WAS thrown out but es-
cspsd injury. Goodwin was cut
considerably about the face aud bruised
by the horse stepping on him Goodwin
horse ran away and was mile from
town when captured The cutters were
pretty badly broken.
Oaicera are searching for colored
man BY the name OF John Monroe. HI
IA wanted on the charge Of striking
a man over the head with beer glass III
Wilmington. He could not be found
although II Is known that be Is IN hiding
Ia this town
Samuel Lindsey Is seriously III at his
residence at ucClellsndsville, about one
mile north OF town He Is suffering with
throat trouble
"Uncle Benny" Wilson, as he Ii
famlliarly known in this town, is danger
ously III at the residence of his daughter
on Main street. He is past "a years
There Is but little chance Of recovery.
The cantatR santa Claus In Plight,
WAS rendered in Caskey Hall last even
ing by the children Of the Presbyterian
and Methodist Sunday schools.
Evening journal., 1894-12-29
millionaire oalos WEEDS an Actress.

New YORK, Dec 29.-Francis J. Oakes,
the millionaire chemical manufacturer Of
So Stone street. who recently secured an
absolute divorce from his wife, Luella
Oakes, after a sensational trial, has again
assumed the responsibilities Of married
life Mr.. Oakes was married to Miss Es-
telle Adelaide Sylvane, an actress, recent
ly member Of tho Joseph Haworth com.
many
Evening journal., 1894-12-29
EnoIdenta oftha nar

A large delegation OF young members
Of the Columbia Athletic Club will 20 to
WILMINGTON next Thurs day evening to
attend the indoor exhibition at the Y .
~ G. A In Association Hall
While workmen were running a loaded
-four car down TO Laa's wharf yesterday
to the schooner Sallie Russell which Is
loading at the foot Of Delaware street, the
car slipped off the track below the
Jefferson House stables and It took nearly
a half day to replace It,
The Board Of Education which could
hold no meeting last Tuesday
night on account OF Christms IS
excitement, will meet in adjourned
session next Wednesday night.
A liberal sprinklinR Of sawdust OF
Evening journal., 1894-12-29
Christmas Entertainment. at s.. Andrew

The annual Christmas festival OF st.
Andrews Sunday school will be held Ia
the Sunday school Soom on Monday.
New Years eve. at 80 o'clock. The
committee Of arrangements have pre-
psred an elaborate program, to which
all the friends and parents Of the
scholars are cordially Invited.
Evening journal., 1894-12-29
They wan Go An the Same.

Tbs Public Buildings Committee, with
Inspector Dohl, inspected the old Arcade,
which WAS condemned and ordered torn
down. An appeal has been made BY the
owner.
Evening journal., 1894-12-29
Guests OF Garmantown Friends.

The Misses Bayard have been enter
tanning Miss Arnold Of Georgia, and Miss
Greta Cooper. Of New Castle, Del, st
their home. Morton and johnson streets.
Germantown
Evening journal., 1894-12-29
LOOK
AT OUR
GOOD
0VERCOATs

popular. Vida collars, satin
slee, es ard black diagonal.
black italian cloth or full satin
or silk lined. We have 20 d
seryiceable coats for $5, and at
$3.50. So, $40 and $l2 so.
Every one of them is worth
the money and will give you
satisfaction in wear and looks.
From $l5 to $35 the most of
them have been made to order
to get just what we want in
goods, trimmings and styles,
and you thould look at them
before buying. Our custom ers
and their friends are still tax
ing advantage of our discount
sale in the Custom Depart
ment. Why don't you if you
need anything?
Closed evenings at 6 except
Saturdays, commencing Mon.
day next.
Evening journal., 1894-12-29

Coal. soft or hard, clean and free from
slate, for sale by the Geo, H. Mccall Co.,
Eighth and Shipley streets.
Evening journal., 1894-12-29

Gents try Capitsna 5e cigar. clear Fl "a
vsna filler Simatra wrapper Durstein's
No East Second street
Evening journal., 1894-12-29

trustees VIII Not Loae Amy of tho Hare's
Corner Farm ent-Interesting stereop-
tieon ExhibitiOn- other Incidents About
the City.
Special Correspondence Evening Journal.
NRw CASTLE, Dec 2S James G
Shaw, Jr,, whose serious illness WAS an
nounced In the EVENING JOURNAL OF
yesterday is now In critical condition
and bis trouble, which only came upon
him two days ago. has bsfll cd the three
physicians attending him and thoroughly
alarmed his friends Mr. Shaw Was Il
perfect health early in the week and did
not complain of feeling Ill until We'd
nesdey. when he returned home from
his Philadelphia office with very bad
throat.
The disease seemed to become threaten,
ing all at once and DR.. R 4. fybout, the
attending physician, found that hi,
patient could not be left all night DR.
J. J. Black was called in consultation
and q diagnosis OF the case developed
the fact that the malady was q iems
OF the larynx, trouble that must be
watched
Mr. Shaw's throat was fast closins
and his labored breathing showed thai
the operation Of trachvotomy would
have to be performed. Dr. Black h lrrIec
to Philadelphia aud secured the service,
of DR.. Wharton. the eminent throa
specialist at the University OF Pennsyl.
vanis They resched New Castle in ths
middle OF the night aud the specialist.
assisted b. the two resident physicians
performed this operation IL is that Of lane
D. 81 t4.n 4.
through which respiration can be con
tinued when the windplpe Is diseased
DR. Wharton returned TO Philadelphil
yesterday, much against his will. how
ever, as the operation had only beer
partly successful The tube inserted
into the throat Is curved instrument
about four inches long The patients
labored breathing ceased after the opera
tion but bis temperature arose rapid,
and It was impossible TO get down an,
nouishment until last night when q littll
milk WAS taken.
Thus the young man, possessed OF
strong constitution and fine physique, Il
lying almost st deaths door with vast
ing disease that came on without
moments notice MIR Shaw Is the sol
OF James q Shaw, the well-known Phil.
adelphia and New Castle manufacturer
and looks after the conduct Of the TritoI
Cotton Mills In this city, which arr
owned by his father.
Mach Amusement In the Magic Lantern
AS has been the custom for years, th,
children Of Emmanuel parish were last
evening-on the occasion of Holy limo
cents day--treated to confeciions ans
gifts and amused by an interesrin,
stereopticon exhibition In the parish
building on North Second street
AS early as 3 o'clock, when the prett,
tree for the lambs, covered with goos
things, was ready for inspection, tn,
little building Was q centre OF nuoh jov
Before the display OF the magic Lantern
Views, which are annually provided
gratuitcusly BY w. J. Parry, Of vii
mington, the school sang with much
fpiHt some Of the pleasing carols
rendered on Christmas eve. Among th
views were fine portraits OF Bishol
Coleman and others Of the clergy, an,
several local hits
Evening journal., 1894-12-29
ronrantion nr Citizens.

segars 50 60. 20, 80, 81 90 per box.
Dursteln's. No 5 East Seoond sfraet.
Evening journal., 1894-12-29

Just received an elegant line Of Mando-
Inns, guitars and baDjos. s. H. Baynsrd
Fifth and Market streets.
Evening journal., 1894-12-29

Lime, sand, mortar, coal aud cement in
any quantity and Of the best quality. for
sale by the Gao. H. Mccall Co, Eighth
aud Shipleg streets.
Evening journal., 1894-12-29

We have them
all prices, but
have caught the
town on the ex-
ira long and ex-
ira full cut black
and blue coats.
viii h are 80
Evening journal., 1894-12-29
TRYING TO SAVE A LIFE.
Specialists Operating Upon a
Prominent Young Man.
THE OPERATION OF TRAoHEoTOMY

Trustsss VIII Not Lose Any Of the Hare's
Corner FARSI Rent Interesting stereop-
tieon Exhibition-otherI Incidents about
the City.
Evening journal., 1894-12-29
The Ctr secure for Mr.. FarAn's Rent

The CitY secure for MIR. Faean's Rent,
Treasurer W J. Ferris, OF the Trustees
Of the Common, stated last night that
Proprietor Peter A. Fagan's rent Of the
two Hare's Corner farms will be paid to
the trustees Thomas Pagan, his bonds
man. Is already in consultation with the
trustees regarding the fnal settlement
on March 20, when young Mr. Fagan
will give up possession OF the place.
The new tenant Of the Hare's Corner
farms will be Joseph s. QuiRley, for.
merly Of the White Horse Hotel. OF
Wilmington. who will pay his rent
quarterly Ia advance and furnieh bond
with approved surety for so doing.
Evening journal., 1894-12-29
soma 81 ths Merry skalera.
al Correspondenca FYeninK Journnl.

There was excellent skating on the
Narrow Dyke and the marshes con-
tiguous yesterday afternoon and the
young people took advantage Of the
opportunity TO enjoy this wholesome
exercise for the FIRST time this season.
Among those noticed gliding along the
Ice were Mr J Harry Rogers, who has
skated on the same favorite ponds 70,
more than sixty Winters. Others ac
oompanying Mr.. Rogers and hoping that
they would live ia the world as long as
he has and enjoy life as he does we're
Lieutenant E Booth. Harry Houssman,
A Brown Lancaster. Elmer J Whitelock,
Herbert DUNCAN, s 7 Mitchell, Harry o.
Hunter, Misses Gertrude and Bessie
kuntz. Miss Mabelle Kline, Miss Jennie
Saunders, Miss May Cooley and many
others.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1894-04-04
SUSTAIN THE VETO.
Such Will Be the Action of the
House


WAsHISGToN, April 3. -Representa-
tive Tracey says the veto will be sus.
tanned by large vote. 1T will not be
far short OF 200 IT there is a full house."
said he. There will be the vote of
those against the bill in the first place,
and the added vote of those who wish
to sustain the president, although for
meriy favorable to the BILL
Representative Bynum Dem, Ind.o
will make speech voicing tue position
of those who favored the silver bill but
who Will now support the president.
MIR. Bynum voted with Mr.. Bland ON
the bill, but they will part company on
the veto.
Representative McGann, of Chicago.
and several others who voted for the
bill have signified their purpose to sup
port the veto, as they regard allegiance
to the president E.ore Important than
allegiance to this particular hill. Rep
reScntatlye Bland has arranged his pro-
gratnme for the contest over the veto.
1t conteiu plateSSeverai speeches protest
ing against the veto. There is no limit to
the debate, as the question of sustain
Ing or defeating the presidents action
Is one Ut high privilege. Mr.. Bland has
resisted propositions to send the veto to
committee as means of avoiding en-
barra5sment to those who favored the
ibiil, but do not want TO anfagcniZe the
president. He will listen TO. no CON-
promises, but insists Oh debate and
vote.
IF tine Republicans do not vote.''
said Mr.. Bland. Il think we can pass
the bill over the veto by a two-tLirds
vote of The Democrats. but if the Re-
publicans vote. they will probably sus-
tain the Veto Mr. Tracey SAYS it is
absolutely certain that the Republicans
will veto,
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1894-04-04
SALTWATER NEWS.

The board of prison managers will
meet at the prison next Friday.
Owing to the death of MI. Searles it
is expected that the hearing of the Sey-
mOur, Sabin d Co. cases will not be
taken up iii the district court today.
j. w. Salisbury. resident of St. Paul
Park, died Saturday, and the funeral
was held yesterday. Deceased was born
and raised in the town of Denmark, and
was thirty-five years of age.
The school board at South Saltwater
met Monday evening and decided to
erect a brick school house to replace the
building destroyed by fire some months
ago. The new building will cost about
$1,000.
a large delegation of Knights of
Pythias from Taylor's Falls and the
grand lodge officers visited the Still
water lodge last evening. The third
degree was conferred upon candidates.
after which banquet was served.
j. D. Searles. father of j. n. Searles.
died yesterday morning of a bladder
trouble. Deceased was nearly eighty
years of age. and recently submitted to
an operation. Funeral services will be
held at the home of Mr.. Searles tomor-
row afternoon, when the remains will
be taken to 0watOnna for burial.
The Finance Company of Pennsyl-
vania mas begun an action in the dis
trict court against A. w. Hursey & Co.
to recover S2.S95.47 on bill of coal
Default Judgment has been taken by
by Harrison, Hopgood & Co. against
McCallan q Bracket for s112.15.
F. G. Neumeier received a letter yes
terdsy from Otto Hoppert. of Waconia,
Mimi. in which the writer states that
he believes that the unknown man who
jumped from the Wabasha street bridge
in st. Paul on the 18th OF March was his
brother. He says that his brother has
been missing since that date. and all
efforts to locate him have proved fruit
less.