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Evening journal., 1894-12-22
AMONG THE LITTLE ONES.
Public School Children Celebrating the
Coming OF Dear Old Santa Claus.

Public School Children Celebrating the
Coming OF Dear Old Santa Claus.
Yesterday was the last day Of school
prior to the holidays, and IN many of the
public schools special exercises were
held In all of them evergreens, flags
and pictures were used as decorations
and the frame work for the happy
faces added materially to the beauty
of the picture. At the High school
a fine program, consisting Of in
strumental and vocal selections. reel
tations and part pieces were given In
excellent style
at No. 16 the Kindergarten WAS the
scene Of festivity and Christmas stories.
cakes, candy, apples and oranges were
features. After the exercises noon
tide lunch was given by the teachers, at
which Mrs A d. Warner, Mrs. Ben.
iamin Nields, Mrs. John Bancroft, Mrs.
Il G. Vsndegrift, Mrs. Albartson. Miss
Downing, Colonel Floyd, l.. e Rockhold
were guests. After this program,
prepared by older pupils, in which was
an act from 1.-THE Merchant OF Venice, .
made q pleasing part
At school No 26 exercises were given
In very enjoyable manner. Rev. Mr..
Temple, Colonel Floyd, Rsv. H. b.
Speakman, DR.. John Palmer, Rev. G. N
Grandson took part.
at school No "a Christmas program
was given concluding with the Con
quest of Santa Claus" by thirty-four
pupils Addresses were made by Rev
s B Meeser, D. D., and Rev. DR.. Merritt
Hulburd.
School No. % had 3 long and interest
ing program. A huge Christmas tree,
the decorations Of which were all made
by the children, WAS a feature
An enjoyable entertainment was given
in the DUPONT school, on the Kenneth
pike, and the guests, of whom there were
a number present, vied with the children
In their merriment.
The little ones in No. school enjoyed
themselves In royal style and a fns
program was given. Santa Claus wal
present aud distributed oranges, etc
Miss Jackman was the recipient Of
handsome lamp and others OF the teacher
were remembered with pretty presents.
In No. 19 school q live Santa Claus dis
tributeI presents and sweet things ant
the children gave . 6ne entertainment.
At the East Brandywine, No. 11l3 Eas
Twelfth street. and Friends Ere
Kindsrg gArten, Second and Madisol
streets, special programs were given an
1 nreghnts were distributed
Evening journal., 1894-12-22
THE STANDING COMMITTEES

Appointed by President-eiect George w
Sparks at the Y. M r. @. Meeting Last
Evening.
At meeting Of the Young Mems Re-
publican Club last evening the following
standing committees we're appointed by
President-elect George w. Sparks, 10
serve for the ensuing year
House-Philip Q. Churchmau, Charles
A. Rudolph, Joseph l. Ocheltree.
Flnsnce-H n. Billany, Thomas s.
Lewis, Charles M. Smith
Supplies and Expenditures-Samu
NJ. Knox. Frank w. Pierson, James Il.
Beggs, Jr.
Printing and Llterature-John ].
Mahoney, George c. Woodward, J.
Edward Rudolph.
Enrollment-F Frank d. Lacksy, L. J..
Foulk, Robert P. Robinson.
Law-Colonel s. A. Macallster,
Charles M. Curtis, Herbert Fl Ward.
Elections Edmund Mitchell, Jr.,
James A. Oliver, Jr, John K. White
head, H. H. Billany, Fl. w Howell, Fred
f Bsch, Frank A. Mitchell, w. @. Il.
Colquohoun, Harry d Holt A. A WRite,
Robert J. Jump, Jr, Alton @. Pyle,
Charles H. Foulk.
Bureau OF Political Information
Charles s. Wilson, Frank Corbit, Howard
p Griffith, George A. Elliott, Francis M
Walker, Robert ID. Kemp, Hugh O.
Browne, f. w. Fem, P. Q Churchman
Samuel M Knox, T. jackson Shaw,
Charles A. Rudolph, William Hanna and
William Simmons.
All special committees remain as Rp-
pointed
Evening journal., 1894-12-22
nnlr ono unse for TrIal.

OF all the special jury civil suits set
for trial at this term of the Superior
Court but one win be tried, the others
having be settled. continued or discon-
tinued. The exception is that Of Joseph
B. Walshs administrator VS. the B p.
Railrosd Company. Ex- Attorney General
John Biggs represents the plaintiff and
Levi @. Bird the defendant company.
Walsh was killed at Delaware avenue
station while attempting to slight from
a passenger train. The special jury will
probably be struck by Prothonotary
Horty on Monday and summoned fol-
Iauuarv z
Evening journal., 1894-12-22
rhe Anuual Feast ID LIrhts.

Beginning at sunset to-day and last
ing for eight days, the annual Isrsslits
holiday Of ChanucAh, or Feast Of
Lights" will occur This feast will be
observed BY the Orthodox Jew sll over
the world, and Is in commemorate on Of
the publication Of the temple and the
rebuilding Of tho altar by Judas Mac
cabaeus Ia 1914 B. c., after his victory
over the SyriEn invaders under Anti
ochus Epiphanes At the time Of this
victory It was ordered that thereafter
forever and in all their dwellings, the
eeed Of Israel should celebrate this
great and miraculous deliversnce with
the lighting of additional lamps, singing
OF hymns aud psalms. In the different
synaKogUes special services will be beld
and gifts distributed. especially to the
children,
Evening journal., 1894-12-22
TRIED TO KIDEAP A BOY.

GenteeI Stranger Attempts to Steal siIss
Mcbride From His Home and Parents,
But is Detected in Time.
Early this morning. about 80, a we'll.
dressed, genteel- looking man attempted
to kidnap Slss Mcbride. aged 10 years.
The boy was returning from baker
shop on Poplar street when the man
approached him and asked the boy TO 20
with him and have a nice Christmas.
The boy refused to go saying he wanted
to spend his Christmas at home
The man persisted, when lady living
nearby interfered, and the man
becoming frightened, told the boy
he would see him again and
disappeared down Poplar street
The boy lives near Eighth and Wilson
His parents are now on the lookout fol
the would-be kidnapper.
Evening journal., 1894-12-22
THg INQUEST AT ELKToN.

Coroner Litzsnburg's Jury Saves the New
Castle County Authorities job.
Notwithstanding the fact that James
Murphy, the Chicago tramp struck by
extra freight train No. 9S just north Of
Iron Hui station yesterday morning,
Coroner Litzenburg, of ElRtOn, sum
moned a jury and held on inquest last
evening. With r. E Strickland as
foreman the jury examined some Of the
trainmen ana the tramps three com
panions who with Murphy, had gotten
of train at Elkton and started to walk
up 10 Wilmington.
The jury decided that it was an un
fortunate case where nobody was to
blame and rendered al accidental
We, dict
Evening journal., 1894-12-22
NJ. PrIokatt aa q sprInter.

Horses attached to an ice wagon be-
came frightened at an electric car and
ran away Efrom IN front Of John IF.
Qaigley's house, on Pennsylvania avenue,
this ,morning. The driver WAS in
the house making a delivery at the time.
William s Prickett saw them start,
gave chase and effected their capture on
Franklin strset, between Delaware and
Gilpin avenues.
Evening journal., 1894-12-22
Another Springer Claimant.

Clerk OF Council Lednum has received
from Gordon Benson. Sf, OF Southport.
Conn, letter asking for information
concerning the Charles Springer estate
In this city. The clerk passed 1t over
to Recorder OF Deeds Courtland @.
Montgomery, to whom snch q request
WAS not unfamiliar he having received
three within year. The Springer heirs
believe that they own nearly all the land
upon which WILMINGTON is built The
original Springer came here between
1900 aud 100, and, st one Lime, was
possessed Of much real estate.
Evening journal., 1894-12-22
rrandulsnt EIeetlon PractIoes.

"The Daily Republicans coupon sena-
torial election scheme Is q delusion and
snare. " said Pencader hundred man to
an EvENrSG JOURNAL reporter this morn
ing 81 sent In the name of good Pen.
cAder hundred Republican and 1t failed
to publish it. suppose it put my vote
down TO the credit Of Addicks.
Evening journal., 1894-12-22
Bicycles Never Were So Low in Price.

Bicycles Never Were So Low in Price.
Intending purchasers Of boys and girls
bicycles should jump at bargains now
offered them; by buying MP quantity Of
bicycles Pyle Cycle Co ,807 Market street.
are enabled to offer them at less than
New York and Philadelphia prices-24
inch pneumatic tired Wheels for boys
1913 So Girls wheels same price. These
wheels manufactured by Western Wheel
Works, and guaranteed one year.
Evening journal., 1894-12-22
BOTH HAVE THEIR HOOKS In.
Furniture Was Placed In House
Take Precedence OF Rent9


Furniture Was Placed In House
Take Precedence OF Rent9
Constable Reardon ard Sheriff Gllis
both have their hooks In on "The
Cables" Delaware avenues stylish
boarding house. until recently con
dueted by Mrs. j. Il. Orchard
There Is conflict for possession
OF the proceeds OF the sale which will
only be settled In the Superior Court,
and the constable, by reason OF statutory
restriction seems to be at disadvRnt
age.
The first duty of the constable is to
make levy. The defendant has five
days from that time within which to
replevin. II, at the expiration
Of that time, the defendant
has not replevined the landlord must
have an appralsement made, which take
another day; aud then, at the compile
tion OF the appraisement the property
must be advertised for ak gdays before
sale can be made Thus 1t win be seen
that thirteen days must intervene be.
tween the time OF the levy aud the time
OF sale. IL was by such pro-
cedure that Joseph L Car
bNhitAt dAsf bRAkub w ANbNfbA AAb Ach"i
j. & j. N Harman used the sheriff
Prior TO allowing the household furniture
to enter THE Gables" they secured :
chattel mortgage on 1t When tae crash
came they set To work to make them
selves good, securing from Mr. 0rchsra
Al waiver OF the thirty days delay
which the defendant has q light tC
demand Of the sheriff Bills were i'm
medlately issued on writ OF e IA for !
claim OF $632 and the sale fixed fol
December 81, which is before the con
stable can make sale.
Rent usually comes before everything
The question which the court will b.
cAlled upon TO decide is whether tbs
landlords claim takes precedenoe of !
chattel mortgage placed on goods befcri
they we're ever put In the house Of the
landlord Pending decision the proceeds
OF the sale will bs turned into court.
Evening journal., 1894-12-22
nhriatmna snndnr nt union.

Special Christmas services will be held
all day tomorrow st Union M. f. Church,
corner Fifth and Washington streets.
The choir will render Christmas anthems.
In the morning the pastor, Rev j. D. Q.
Hanna, will preach on '"The Incarnate
Christ Dwelling Among Men, and at
z 80 D m. will deliver a special sermon
to young men on "How to Keep Christ
mas
Evening journal., 1894-12-22
Neck Broken In an Elevator Shaft.

WINCHESTER, KY, Dec. 22.--Captain
Wilford A. Tracey was caught in an elc-
vator shaft, and his neck was broken.
Captain Tracey served on the staff Of Col
nnnl Breckinridge during the war.
Evening journal., 1894-12-22
aIf CHRIST Came to Wilmington, ),

IF Christ Came TO Wilmington" win
be the subject Of the sermon TO be
preached by Rev. S B Messer, at the
Second Baptist Church. Ninth and Harri
son streets, tomorrow at 10 SOFA. m.
Ia the evening the exercise will be BY the
Sunday school, with offerings for the
Evening journal., 1894-12-22
PllrrIm celebratIon a. eraoe.

at Grace Church tomorrow evening
will be celebrated the 274th anniversary
of the landing Of the Pilgrims DR..
Hulburd will lecture on the topic,
"Pilgrim Sires and Sons" and Grace
orchestra, quartet. and Sunday school
will furnish special music In the
morning DR.. Hulburd will preach about
"Why He Came.
Evening journal., 1894-12-22
No. ~ = Rncn Ynt.

NEW YORK, Dec 22 Although there
is still good deal OF uncertainty as to
whether an international yacht race will
take place next year, late Developments
indicate an amicablo agreement
Evening journal., 1894-12-22
Nav sue the whisky Trust.

C1NcINNArI, Dec. % - Tho Amick
company threatens to sue the
Whisky trust for permitting rebate checks
o go TO protest.
Evening journal., 1894-12-22

Some stranger has been testing the
bank officers Of this city TO ace whether
they could tell genuine from counterfeit
money There Is no instance reported
in which the bank was vietimized
Evening journal., 1894-12-22
More Ear,hauakes at Atalanti.

ATHENS, Dec. %. Severe earthquakes
wero again felt at Atalanti, the city which
recently suffered so severely from seismic
disturbances.
Evening journal., 1894-12-22
III .Inil Nilh 10 chlldron.

BARBoURvILLE, Ky, Dec. 92.-Mrs
John A. Cox, who killed her husband at
Gray's Station with an ak. has been ar
rested and lodged in Jail Her four small
children We're all with her.
Evening journal., 1894-12-22
MilK ana cream.

Pure milk and cream constantly on
hand. put up in glass jars when desired
and delivered to all parts OF the city. j..
H. Porter, Seventh and Madison streets
Phone Gal.
Evening journal., 1894-12-22
uolIlng confesses to murder.

GLovERsy1LLE, N. Y, Dec. 22.-Charles
f. Holling, the murderer Of kloss at Ing
hams Mills, has made confession. He
duplicates man named Youker in the
murder
Evening journal., 1894-12-22
rl,rnn Man Isnrned tn ncnth.

VALLEJO. Cal. Dec 22.-The old Phila-
delphia House burned to the ground. Jack
Finn, John Bell and George Josslyn were
burned to death.
Evening journal., 1894-12-22
AL AmerIoan Arrested For nlaelmar.

PARIS, Dec. %. An American ex-detec-
tive named Dauriac has been arrested on
a charge Of attempting to blackmail NJ
Sen1is the banker.
Evening journal., 1894-12-22
Killed hv q Trolley car.

BRIDGEPoRT, Conn, Dec. 22.-Harry
Roscoe, aged years, son Of Fred N Ros-
coe Of Southport was killed by trolley
cnr
Evening journal., 1894-12-22
Irrin Ont ON Bnil.

PIrTsBuRe, Dec. 2s.-George NJ Irwin,
the discretionary pool operator, was re-
leased from Jail on SEQ, 600 bail
Evening journal., 1894-12-22
A BIshop's Resignation refused.

Denver Dec. ss - The Times an
nounces that the Vatican has refused to
accept the resignation Of Bishop Matz of
this diocese.
Evening journal., 1894-12-22
rider NOW, YouIl Need IL,

Order Now; You'll Need IL,
Coal and wood from Il. T. Sergeant, Office
Seventh and King. Phone 545. Hick-
ory wood for open CRATES.
Evening journal., 1894-12-22

Call at the Grand Union Tea Company
No 500 King street, for besutiful panel
Evening journal., 1894-12-22

Nearly ovsry physician in Wilmington
wears and recommends Jaeger woolens.
Only at DougbteD's
Evening journal., 1894-12-22

Wilcox & White organs. self playing
symphony organs, also twenty second
hand organs, all prices, Robelen & Co.,
no Market street.
Evening journal., 1894-12-22

Marquise, opal and diamond rings un
equalled. M. F. Davis, Q East Second st.
Evening journal., 1894-12-22
The nankn Not YIctimInad

Ny watch stock is the largest in the
city. Davis the IeweIer.
Evening journal., 1894-12-22

Ladies call and see our line of pipes,
cigars and cigar cases. Durstein's, No.
b East Second street.
Evening journal., 1894-12-22

Get your pictures framed at Yergers'
for the holidays-419 Market and All
Shipley street.
Evening journal., 1894-12-22

Handsome photographs IN great VARIETY,
ct the new stationery and lamp store OF
Cowgills, No 800 Market.
Evening journal., 1894-12-22

Most reliable place IN the City to buy
organs or pianos, :. Il. Baynard Fifth
and Market streets.
Evening journal., 1894-12-22

Go to Weyls, No East Second street,
for your Christmas pound cake.
Evening journal., 1894-12-22

| have a store full OF elegant silver
ware ID F. Davis, 8 East Second street.
Evening journal., 1894-12-22

Banios, guitars. music boxes, violins.
mandolins. music rolls, autoharps in
large variety at Robelen & Co., 7lC
Market street.
Evening journal., 1894-12-22
NOTIUEs.

NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN THAT
IN the undersigned will apply to the Legis-
lature, at its next session. for divorce from
her husband, Jefferson ID. Beltz.
GEORGI 4 MA BELTZ.
Wilmington. December IS, 1894.
NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN THAT AP-
IN plicatiOn will be made to Hon. lgnatius
county, at chambers, in the city of Whining
ton. on Thursday, December 9th, 1894, at 10
O'Clock a m. for supplemental certificate
the "Hercules Torpedo Company authorizing
an increase of the capital stock of the said
company. w. @. SPRUANCE,
Attorney for the stockholders Of said COM
pany.
NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE
IN undei signed VIII apply to the Legislature
at its next session for a divorce from her hus-
SALLIE A. SIAdONS.
Evening journal., 1894-12-22
BUSINESS CARDS.

IL all the finest optical goods at prices
which enable all to buy a cheap but valuable
Christmas gift. Our ambition to sell only the
best, perfect fitting eyeglasses has been
appreciated by our many patrons and though
the prices are low you VIII find our goods the
best and our lenses the finest crystal. Solid
Steel glasses 50 cents, reduced from $l.00.
Opera glasses $780,
Eraa ayarafnnd fYza
Evening journal., 1894-12-22
mined nee " I,
No. 8l6 Market street, Opera House.
Every glass guaranteed and changed free

Every glass guaranteed and changed free.
NOTICE K. LEVY'S CONFIDENTIAL
IN LOAN OFFICE, toons and s, Exchange
Building, corner Seventh and Market streets,
ADVA NOES MONEY ON PERSONAL
PROPERTY Of all descriptions Of low rates
Of interest, buys and sells WATCHES,
DIAMONDS AND ALL KINDS OF
JEWHLRY.
Private consultation room attached. Open
evenings until 5 o'clock. Also furniture
stored at lowest rates.
Evening journal., 1894-12-22
NOTICE. ELECTION.
THE UNION NATIONAL BANK OF
ANrragfuprtar1

WILMTNoToN, Del. Dec. s. 1894.
The annual meeting of stockholders for the
election of directors will be held at the bank
ing house Tuesday, January g. 1895, between
the hours of and 4p. m
Evening journal., 1894-12-22

IN
FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF WILNINGToN,l
DELAWARE.
WILMIEGToH, Del, Dec. 8, 1894.
The annual election for nine directors will
be held at the banking house on Tuesday.
January g. 1895 between the hours of and 4
O'Clock p. m. HENRY BUSH, Cashier.
Evening journal., 1894-12-22

The Savage Dog Attacked All In His
PATH Several OF the Victims Went to
New York to BE Inoculated at the Pas
teu Institute.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1894-06-03
M'MECHEN.

James Chambers has the contract for
cleaning up the McMechen cemetery.
Many OF the graves stand badly in need Of
repair.
w. B. McMechen left this morning over
the 3. & O. for Staunton, Va, where on
Tuesday next he will lead TO the hymeneal
altar the handsome and accomplished Miss
Della Bowers, who was formerly resi-
dent Of this place.
The continued cold rains have greatly
interfered with garden truck.
Vigilant Lodge No. %, A. .. u. W., will
hold their semi-annual election on next
Thursday evening. A full attendance is
Davis & McMechen have adopted the
cash system.
Our citizens are greatly in need Of fuel.
MIR and Mrs. John VanamRn have re-
turned from a two weeks visit to Grafton,
where they took in Decoration Day.
Joseph Jaco has returned from two
months visit among relatives at Grafton.
w. II. Johnson, the veteran passenger
engineer aud expert fisherman, has turned
his attention TO a new industry, and now
may be seen almost daily during his on
duty hours actively engaged in the cult
walton of large field Of garlic.
John Johns has his feed store building
about completed.
John c. Campbelrs new barber shop aud
residence is about completed.
The Republicans have advertised a
meeting for June 4th, to send delegates to
FairmOnt
Rev. c. NJ. Afford will preach at the
Church Of God, on Gravel street, at $3.50
this afternoon.
Many of the B. & o. engineers attended
the funeral of the late d. Il o. Engineer,
Jerry Nolan.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1894-06-03
WRLLSBURG.

WELLsBURG, w. VA, June 2.-The little
girl of Mr.. John Davies that was injured
by an accidental discharge OF revolver
in the hands OF her brother, is getting
along very nicely and will not lose her eye
sight as was at first feared.
Miss Virgie Kerr is the guest Of Park
ersburg friends.
Mrs. John Walsh, who has been visiting
friends in this city. has returned to her
home in Pittsburg accompanied been niece
Miss Bertha Latimer.
Mr.. Bert Barnes, who injured By being
thrown from a buggy, is home and will
soon be able totbe about town again.
Mr.. Theodore Dare, of Chicago, is the
guest of his brother, Mr.. G. b. Dare.
Miss Eliza Carmichel returned Thurs
day from visit among Wheeling friends.
Mr.. George Kemp has been confined to
his bed this week with very severe i'll
ness.
Mr.. John Erwin, one Of the oldest and
best respected citizens of this city, died on
Saturday and was buried in Brooke GENE.
terry on Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Huet, of Canton, o.,
are the guests of Mr.. john Kemp.
The K. of p. Of this this city, are TO open
the new City Building on Tuesday, June
-, with grand concert and ball. They
expect 10 make IL one OF the greatest events
in the history of Wellsburg. One feature
of the opening exercises will be a bicycle
race out Bethany pike three miles ana re-
turn, the race to be open TO all, but the eX-
perts to be handicapped
Mrs. JOAN McColloch, Of Ohio county,
was the guest of city friends this week.
County Superintendent Russell has
moved TO his new quarters in room No. II
in the City Building.
The grand jury meets on Monday.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1894-06-03
sARDIs.

SARpIs, o., June miss Hettie Lowe
is at Pittsburg visiting friends.
Miss Aradane Mcdonald has returned
TO her home near Woodsfeld.
DR.. !. X. Ferguson registered at the
ONeil House the past week.
MIR. aud Mrs. Tom McGrananan and
little daughter, OF Wheeling, are visiting
friends in town; also, Mr. and Mrs. Chas.
Lennon.
Mrs. Lizzie Refs, Of Pittsburg, was al
home the past week.
Misses Kate and Anna Brice, of Bellaire,
are the guest Of Mrs Flora Goodwin.
Mrs. Handenschild was at Hannibal
Wednesday.
Mrs. Matte Martin and daughter Nellie
returned home Saturday evening from Gin
cinnati.
E.W. Litten spent Thursday and Friday
at Wheeling.
The X. Of P. Lodge will hold memorial
services in their Castle Hall Sunday even
ing. June TO-
Messrs. J. w. Mcintyre and Umstead, Of
New Martinsville, were in town Friday on
business
Mrs. Harris returned home Friday from
Glen Easton.