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Evening journal., 1894-08-28
TIE PUBLIC EDUCATORS.
THE SCHOOL BOARD ADJUSTS
=TEAcHERS AND FILLS VACANCIES.

Several Important Contracts Awarded
and Orders Drawn william I. Clerk,
Member From the Fifth Ward, Tenders
His Resignation-other business Trans-
acted.
The Board Of Public Education held it's
regular meeting last evening. A report
from the committee on teachers was
read. 1t favored the appointment of
Miss Kate Corbit, assistant in No. "a.
Miss Helen G. Heston, third assistant in
No. 10 Miss Mary Dolbow, assistant
principal in No. 10; in No. each
teacher below Miss Dolbow to be ad-
vanced one place and Miss Kate Fullmer
TO take lowest room; same with teachers
in No. 3 aud Miss Mary Bishop to take
lowest grade; same in No 16
The new building committee reported
having awarded the construction of new
school No 10 to A. s. Reed & Brother
Company Also that it has rented the
Institute Hall at $40 month, for use
while No. is building. Also that the
school Of East Lake is ready for occu-
pancy. The secretary was directed to
notify the owner aud janitor of old No
23, the former that the building would
no longer be occupied aud the latter that
his services were no longer required
The sum of $1,000 was transferred
from the general 20 the new building
funds, and an order for $4,000 drawn in
favor OF tho Wilmington Savings Funds
Society, TO pay for property adjoining
the High School recently purchased
Bids for the heating OF No. school
were ordered advertised The prefer Of
the Park Committee of City Council, OF
the iron fence around ths plot Of land at
the intersection OF Eleventh, Washing
ton and Delaware avenue the site OF the
Garfield monument, was accepted and the
fence ordered removed to school No Is
The contract for furnishing an electric
motor for the manual department OF
school l6 was awarded to the Delaware
Electric and Supply Company.
An objection was filed by Mr. O'Don-
nell to the bill Of R. L Whaley & Com
pany for painting school No. 90 The
contract was for $3.50, the bill for $3.50
Messrs. Coyle, Belts, Morgan, Crum-
bsugh, Baynard and Turner explained
that the work was found necessary anc
there was no time to consult all the com
mittee, II the school was 10 be opened IL
| hbhSOu. ue Dill WAS OIOttSu phlu-
William 3. Clerk, member from th,
Fifth ward, rendered his resignation
which was accepted.
The following contracts were reported
as having been awarded Books, c. f
Thomas & Co. painting No school. /,
g. w. Coyle, sos; painting No. 16. t.
James A. keenan,, 800.
Argument arose over the closing of tn
schools on Labor Day. Mr. Briley want ,
thsm kept open, and Mr., Baldwin argue'
that there were too many holiday
already. Mr.. Baynard moved that th
day, being a legal holiday, be observes
as such This was lost.
Mr. Baldwin asked what constituted
reasonable excuse for absence frou
school. He believed the line should b
drawn at sickness or death in the family
but President Baird thought the princ
pal of the schools should be the Judge a
TO what excuse was proper, and SO 1t wa
left.
Other minor business was transscte
and the board adjourned.
Evening journal., 1894-08-28
THE COUNTY DELEGATIONS CAUCUS,

Voting for Representative to Congress
Beeun--The BalIoting Shows Gains for
Cooch--A Fierceiy Contested NomIna-
tion.
Special dispatch to the Evening Journal.
DOVER, Aug, 2S.-The New Castle
county delegates to the Democratic con-
vention convened in the House of Rep
resentatives chamber at IL o'clock this
morning. Columbus Watkins. Of st.
Georges hundred, was chosen temporary
hartman. James B TomsD, of New
Castle hundred, and Peter j. Ford, Of
Wilmington, we're nominated for per
maaent chalrmen. Toman won by
combined forces sgainst Bsncroft and
when the secretary announced the re
suit Toman, 81. Ford, 2s there was
great applause.
Sussex County's Representation.
The Sussex delegation met in th'
Senate Chamber at 10 so. DR.. r. g.
Elegood. of Nanticoke. was unanimously
chosen permanent chairman. Ehht
Evening journal., 1894-08-28
THE PROHIBITION CAMPAIGN.

Organizer Goebel, OF the Junior League,
Makes an Address Before the whining
ton League.
The hall at No. 1907 Market street
was filed last evening, the occasion being
the regular bi-weekly meeting OF the
Wilmington Prohibition League. Presi.
dent George w. Todd occupied the
chair. After prayer by Rev. j. b.
Quigg, George a. Goebel, OF Philadel-
dhih, organizer Of the Junior Prohibition
League, was introduced and spoke for
little over an hour in an Interesting
manner. He discussed the tariff ques-
tion. which he declared was a business
Issue and not a political isaue. The
prohibition Of the liquor traffic was. he
said, far more important issue Both
Of the old parties were n favor Of
licensing the traffic. The Prohibition
party was NOT
Mr.. Cos bel gave as the gauges by
which the selection OF ones party should
be made, First, are it's principles right9
Second, are It's methods clean3 Third, Is
membership therein safei Taking these
as themes, he proceeded to demonstrate
that the two great parties are neither
right as to principle, clean As to their
methods OF operating, and that che path
way OF both are full OF wrecked lives.
he arraigned John Wanamalzer for mem
bership 10 the Young Mems Democratic
Club, where a prominent feature is the
sidebosrd loaded with liquors and wines.
/ He described the work OF the league in
Phi adelphla, and explained the methods
Of organization.
A vote Of thanks was rendered to the
speaker Professor King and wife sang
several Prohibition songs
President Todd stated that some Of the
old parties friends of the league, seem
TO be considerably exercised for fear that
the league was not paying its way, but
was getting it's room free from the NJ.
10 A. For the benefit Of these anxious
ones. he stated that the league hired the
hall just the same as any other reputable
society or organization can do. and paid
cash for every time they used It. To
those who were busy in circulating such
reports he extended a cordial invitation
to attend the meetings and learn truth
telling
The next meeting will be on Septem.
Der 10, when speaking and singing will
be the program.
Evening journal., 1894-08-28
ST. PAuL's NEW CHOIR.
Reorganizsd and RehearsIng-win Begi
Next Month.


st. Panl's H. G. choir has been re-
organized for the season of 1S94-5 Re
hearsals will begin on Thursday evening,
September 20
The new choir will be composed of the
best talert, and will number twenty six
regular members, and eight auxiiaries.
and will be under the direction Of l.. b.
Preston, who has been appointed choir
master and director. with Madam Olga
Dretrich baumannsas organist
The following will compose the new
choir; Sopranos, Misses Mary Conner,
Elizabeth 2. Harmey, Kate Harmsy,
Lizzie Schwab, Mary Malloy, Kate
Maloney, Lizzie Connolly, Amelia CORN
ley and Lizzie Gilkey. Altos, Misses
Mary A. McNulty, Kate Mcbride.
Annie Long, Mamie Harmey and Rose
Crumlish. Tenors, Joseph McCul
len, Joseph e. McCafferty, W.
f. McNulty, James L. Curren,
Edward & Curren and John Flood
Bassos, NJ J. Roach. John r. Bonner f.
p Mellon Frank Grant and Thomas
oNeill Auxiliarles. Misses Sophie @
Preston, Nellie Mccarthy, Kate Huffng-
ton and Mary Broadbent, j. Randolph
Tucker, James Gillespie, John Elliott
and Samuel ID. SEWER.
Evening journal., 1894-08-28

The program opened with an overture
by the Ivy Leaf Band, Professor Comp
toms orchestra furnishing the music
Captain John b O'Donnell Of the
Emmet Guards, Of Chester, gave Robert
Emmet's dying speech In excellent style,
after which Miss Maggie Cunningham, Of
Brooklyn, sang in effective manner the
glorious anthem Of the ''Star Sprangled
Banner"
This was followed by Miss Mary e
Rogers song. Come Back TO Erin =
Miss Bridget Brennan, recitation, "Flag
Of Our Nation, and Peter Mccarthy,
recitation, Morning on the Irish
Coasts.n
Captain John f. Brennan, OF the
Emmet Guards. and First Lieutenant OF
Con pany r N q D., made an able ad.
dress on Irish affairs
Songs by Miss Alice Brennan, zone
Hundred Years Ago" by Miss Belle
Boyle, erin and Thee, and by Patrick
Brennan, "The Boys Of 9S" were given
In pleasant manner, after which
speeches were made by Captain Brennan.
Tn omRs McDonough, George M. Brogan,
Of New Castle, and others and songs
we're sung by several Of those present
A feature was the song "The Battle Of the
Brandywine" by William Callahan
Dancing was then enjoyed until q
reasonable hour.
Among those present were: Joseph NJ
Brogan and Charles Huston, OF New
Castle; Captain O'Donnell and John
Holland, Of Chester; William Callahan
John Murphy, Michael Flynn. John f
b eunan, Thomas McDonough Dennis
P. Brennan. Professor NJ }. Koarney
Stephen Flynn, Peter MCCARTHY
James Brennan, Patrick Brennan
Miss B. a. Brennan, Miss Kste Brennan
Miss Alice McGnty. Miss Bella Boyle
Miss Hannah Connolly, Miss Mamia h
Rodgers, Miss Maggie Smith, Miss Kat
Rodgers, Mics Mamie Henry Miss Mar,
Donohoe, Miss Maggie Begley, Mis-
Maggie Cunningham, Miss M Quinn
Mrs J. Hanlfer, Mrs. James Rodgers
Mrs. NJ Brennan, Mrs. A. Mckay, Mrs
/ Alice Brennan and others.
The event was one long TO be remem
bered Ia the history Of the society.
Evening journal., 1894-08-28
RIDE STEALERS ARREST
Arraigned and. Fined for
T.espassing.
AEDERsoN's CASE CONTINUED.

Tost VIII he Made of the Street and
Sewer Departments Ordinance on sep
tember o-Imbibers Get Just Deserts.
The P W. & b railroad officials have fer
along while been annoyed by men:who steal
rides on the midnight train going down
the Peninsula. Their employees have been
ordered to make the arrest Of any person
caught on the train and charge them
With trespasslng
As usual, last night, the same obstacle
had to be contended against by the con-
ductor and trsinmen. Police Officers
Maloney and Lyons were asked to get on
the train by the conductor and he would
lot them of at Orange street. The
officers did so.
Hardly had the train begun to move.
the officers state, when three young men
we're seen to jump aboard. The train
was stopped and the men jumped off
and disappeared In the darkness. Again
the train was started and the men
emerged from their hiding places and
jumped on the platforms OF the cars
again. Before reaching Market street
the train was stopped three times.
Finally the men were caught by the
poiiccucn anu hcub TO tne CltV Hall.
They were Frank Fitzpatrick, Peter
Carol aud Walter Blackburn. Each
was arraigned In the Municipal Court
this morning and fined $5
Fitzpatrick stated that his fellow
prisoners were not with him on the train.
This was contradicted by the officers
who stated that they could not be mis-
taken as TO The men being trespassers.
The test case of Lewis L. Anderson, as
to whether he can be compelled to move
bis attending team from the east side Of
French street below Front. TO the west
side, next came up. Benjamin Nields
represents the defendant. The oase was
continued until September 6. In order
that Mr.. NIelds may make an appeal to
the Street and Sewer Department In an
endeavor to relieve the haokmen. -
| William Walls was dismissed of a
charge OF drunkenness. For that offense
Frank Forrest and Bsnjsmin Reynolds
we're each fined 81; George Mundy,
colored. So; Peter McGlinchy. 50: William
X Solloway. So.
Evening journal., 1894-08-28
CITY NEWS IN BRIEF.

superintendent II. w. Dune. of the New
York T.. a. Norfolk railroad died at the
Stratford Hotel, in Philadelph a, on Sunday
night.
"A meeting of the cOrporators OF the Odd
Fellows Home OF Delaware viii be held this
evening In the temple.
Another meeting OF those interested in
reorganization OF Company A. n. G. d., was
held last evening.
Edwin p Aiken. formerly OF this city,
hut lately of Phiiadelphia was buried to-day
from his late home. No. 202a Norris street.
-Gunners are rubbing up their breech load
ers preparatory 70 sailying forth on reed
bird slaughter. next Saturday,
The Court House was practically deserted
to-day, nearly ali of the officials being IN
Dover, at The convention.
The new steel barge at the Harlan and
HolingsWorth Company's thipysrd. having a
capacity oil Sl.C0u gallons OF napthas Tor tnt
Manhaitan Oil Company, OF Lima. o., VIII 20
into service this week. she is ih ieet ION a
20 feet beam aud feet depth of hold. and 4;
for use 10 New York harbOr
-1hi5 morning the Mt. Pleasant Nj. n
sunday school went on an excursion 70 CAPS
May on this steamer Republic, and left thu
w. q n. station ate@5
Evening journal., 1894-08-28
CELEBRATION In MEMORY OF EMMETT.

banquet, Literary and Musical Program
aud Dancing Serve TO Pass a Pleasant
Evening.
To the son Of Hibernia no name appeals
more strongly than that Of the immortal
patriot, Robert Emmett, and the world
over his memory Is ever kept fresh and
green. His valiant deeds his life sscri-
fees are tendtrly and reverently held.
The Emmett Literary Association, SO
named in honor OF the patriot, celebrated
the anniversary of it's birth, aud large
number OF its friends gathered to do
honor to the occasion. A fine banquet
was spread in the hail, 20 which ample
justice was done, after which program
OF musical and literary selections was
given.
Evening journal., 1894-08-28

Morris. of Lewes, nominated Ebe w.
Tunnel as the choice Of Sussex county,
for the gubernatorlal candidate This
was received with spirited applause,
Ex-speaker sirman's Withdrawal.
Ex-SpealSer William L. Sirman of the
House of representatives., who was one
of tbs first candidates in the race for
governor, wss courteously withdrawn by
member Of the Little Creek delegation.
Immediately after Mr., Sirman's with
drawal the caucus nomination Of Mr..
Tunnel was made by acclamation.
Robert White. of Georgetown, was
made secretary Of tie Sussex county
caucus. and Robert Davis was chosen
assistant.
Only One Contest In New Castle.
There was only one contest in the New
Castle caucus, that being one district in
southern Brandywine hundred. Shaw
and Handy were the rival claimants.
A credentials committee,w appointed
and retired, and later reported in favor
of throwing both contestants entirely
out, and allowing the hundred delegates
to fill the vacancy.
MIR. woolley Nominated whiteman.
Victor B. Woolley made forclble
speech, nominating ]. Harvey White.
man.
Gibbons and Ford Bring Out Bancroft.
William J. Gibbons, Of the Seventh
ward, made a speech in favor of Ban
croft. aud his nomination was seconded
by Peter j. Ford.
During the opening transactions Of the
Sussex county caucus, Paynter Frame
WAS nominated as Sussexs choice for
governor but his name was afterward
withdrawn.
Kent Decides to Take a Hand.
Early this morning the Kent county
delegates met in caucus in the Kent Levy
Court room and very tremendously chose
Secretary Of State John d. Hawkins as
chairman and r. Y. Waller as secretary
Committees were at once appointed
and it was unanimously decided, il
event New Castle could not agree upoT
a Congressional candidate to withdraw
the Kent county delegates from conven
tion and consider Congressional noni
nation.
Then Began the Battle Royal.
Registrar Ia Chancery Colin Ferguson
was chosen secretary of New Castl'
caucus, and George Lodge assistant,
E. B. Frazier nominated Professo
Levin Irving Handy.
Charles Il Salmon nominated William
Cooch.
Alexander Maxwell nominated Ed Eari
R Cochran.
The ballotting began ati12.35
First bsllot-Bsncroft 19 Cooch, Is
Handy. II; Cochran, o; Whitemsn, 2
John H. Rodney, William Pierce Blggs
IL; Levin Irving, l. Total, SO No ohoicg
Second ballot-Bancrott 20; Handy, Il
Cooch. Il; Cochran. 2; Whiteman, 3.
Third ballot-Bancroft 81, Handy, IA
Cooc6, II; Cochran, 5; Whiteman,
Fourth ballot. Bancroft. 30; Handy
II; Cochran. z; Cooch, u Whiteman,
Fifth ballot-Bancroft, 35; Handy, q
Coech. 8; Cochran, 2; Whlteman, /.
Bancroft was then declared nominated
and on motion of Wooley it was mad
unanimous.
Evening journal., 1894-08-28
eafe-hIowara ~ Worle.

Early yesterday morning thieves blew
open the safe in the Office OF the Mar
shallton Iron Works, at Marshallton by
boring a hole in the top and using dyna-
mite as an explosive, Fifty dollars was
secured. Mrs. John Bringhurst, wife
Of the president Of the works, saw a man
prowling about her home at 40, after
the explosion. he was evidently on the
watch while confederates were at work.
An incsndescent light, which was
usually burning, was rot lighted while
the burglars were at work. Detectives
McVey and Witsil are at work on the
case
Evening journal., 1894-08-28
SIR KNIGHTS OFF Eoa CAMP.


Wilmington Council Leaves Here for
Washington on Special Cars Last
Evening.
Wilmington Counil No. 1. Uniform
Rank X. of P, left this city at 0S
clock, over the Baltimore & Ohio road,
10 attend the grand encampment of the
Knights OF Pythiss Of the world. now in
session at the National capital. There
were forty-three Sir Knights in line, as
already given in the EVENING JOURNAL,
and the line of march from ball to depot
Was over the streets as stated Ia this
paper. The men looked fine, in their
handsome and SNOWY uniforms, and
marched like veterans. They were
headed by the First Regiment band, Of
twenty pieces. a large delegation from
the committee OF three hundred, the
curiosity club and the street Arabs Asso'
citation accompanied the band over the
route
At the depot the party was augmented
by a number of the wives and friends Of
the knights among them being Mrs.
PennOck, Mrs Mark i Garrett, Mrs
William Simmons, Mrs Benjamin Gam,
Mrs Linton HOwett. Mrs. owen W.
| AINEItNNa MIS- W. D. MIS-
liam Quigley, Mrs. Wilmer Hanson, 3 Mrs.
John B. simmons, Mrs s. L Fell. Mrs.
j. w. Scott, Mrs. William O'Connor,
Mrs. William J. Jeffsris, Mrs. j. @ Jolls,
Mrs Homer Simmons, Mrs. Nathan
Lieberman and others.
This afternoon the council participated
in the grand parade and tomorrow will
take part In the general inspection aud
review. The local council will not enter
| in the prize drills which will occur Thurs
dsyland Friday. The party is.locsted al
Hotel Johnson, corner of Thrice nth and
| r. gtrpete
Evening journal., 1894-08-28
pRowNEp lN rAg cHRIsTIANA.
Tho Body Of Daniel Mooney Fonnd Float
ing Under nIaIket Street bridge.


Tho Body OF Daniel Mooney Fonnd Float
ing Under Market Street Bridge.
Edgar Darlington, George steigers and
William Parker, three young men Of this
city, while rowing on the Cnristiana,
yesterday afternoon, met with an ex
perience which will not soon be forgotten
They were passing under the Market
street bridge at the time snd noticed
something resembling a human body,
floating under the north end Of the draw.
They rowed to the spot and found that
it WAS the body Of a man, badly deoom-
posed and bearing signs Of having been
several days in the water. They tied q
rope to It and towed II to the wharf and
sent word to Deputy Coroner Palmer, who
took Il In charge and removed it to his
morgue
Later the body was identified as that
Of Daniel Mooney, who resided at No.
1119 East Twelfth street, an employe oi
the Diamond State Iron Company and
has been missing since Saturday after
noon. At that time he came home from
work. gave his wife some money anC
left the house without stating where hs
was going He did not return in this
evening ard it was thought that he hat
gone TO visit some friends. There wer'
no marks Of violence
Au inquest will be held at 30 o'cloef
10 morrow evening, and the funeral vii
take place tomorrow afternoon. Moone,
was about 80 years Of age and leaves /
widow aud family.
Undertaker James ]. Fox, who has th
funeral in charge, says that the indlea-
1 ffauu pnint IN aecidqntal dpnth Wbl
clothing was disarranged, showing this
he had been leaning over the dock an'
had fallen In.
Evening journal., 1894-08-28
LITTLE HOPE PoR MISS WALLEIeH
The Young Woman So Badly Injured q
the Way nesburg Accident.

The Young Woman So Badly Injured In
the Way nesbuTg Accident.
Reports from up the w & n. railroad
yesterday are to the effect that Miss May
Walleigh, who was so seriously injured
when the family carriage was run into
by train on the Wilmington and North
ern railroad, near Wsynesburg junction,
three weeks ago, is growing mnch worse
and very little hope is entertained Of her
recovery. She suffers greatly from the
injuries to her back and head.
Her father, John WRllsigh, who was
hurt also, is now able to 60 about with q
cane. Persons who saw the Waynes burg
victims who attempted to teat the vii
mington train across the road, say that
with the injuries Miss Walleigh received
it would be a miracle if she ever re
covered.
Evening journal., 1894-08-28
Fell ON the Railroad.

While running along the tracks Of the
P, w. & B. railroad, near the Jackson &
Sharp Compsny's works. yesterday after
noon, Thomas Kane, aged years, living
at No. 724 East Second street. fell and
cut bis face badly. The injuries we're
dressed by DIR. Harry M. First.
Evening journal., 1894-08-28
death Of Ex-0OunoIlman nToAIenamin.

William McMenamin, whose death
occurred At his home, No 405 East Eighth
street, at Sunday, midnight, was one Of
the best known residents Of the East
Side. He was native OF County Deny,
Ireland, where he was born over seventy
years sago. He came to Wilmington
when young man, and was one Of the
pioneers OF the building trade in this city.
He was an energetic Democrat, and rep
resented the Sixth ward. and later the
Eighth ward in the City Council He was
member Of Bayard Legion. and at one
time it's president. He leaves son and
daughter. The funeral will be from St..
Mary's R. G Church, Thursday morning.
and interment will be made in the New
Cathedral Cemetry. The Bsyard Legion
will attend in body.
Evening journal., 1894-08-28
Lep Iniured Between Bumpers.

George Beverly. who says he belongs
IN Virginia. was injured at the West
Yard last night by his left leg being
caught between bumpers He was
brought 10 this city and taken to the
City Hall where the wound wGs dressed.
The injury is not serious.
Evening journal., 1894-08-28
The phonograph In Council.

Diamond Council, No. O. Junior O. u.
A. M. held q regular meeting in the
Smith building last evening A feature
was the giving of q number Of selections
on the p monograph, by S. w. Barnhill.
There were about eighty persons present
and the entertainment was highly
epiovahla one
Evening journal., 1894-08-28
Hnd LII ArterY severed.

While working in the Diamond State
Iron Works yesterday afternoon, Harry
Young, a colored laborer, received u
dangerous cut IN the right leg. DR.
James H Morgan found an artery sew
cred and took 1t up. The man was taken
to his home aud is now doing we'll
Evening journal., 1894-08-28
There was an Error IN the Papers.

Captain J. D. Rlcards, of the schooner
Hattie L Sheets, appeared before United
States Commissioner 5. Redmond Smith
yesterday afternoon. charged with fail
ing to pay Augustus Christian, sailoF,
his full wages. 1t was found that there
was an error in the shipping papers and
the case was dismissed.
Evening journal., 1894-08-28
whn ia nlrn. .Iohn Foxq

Mayor ShortlidRe received a dispatch
from Lancaster, Pa, which stated that
Mrs. Laura Knight had died in that city.
Information was wanted OF Mrs. John
Fox, nee Mary E. Rutter. who is sister
Of the deceased No one of that name
could be found in the city after careful
inquiry.
Evening journal., 1894-08-28
purned At a nolIing MIN.

William Hszzard, colored, who lives at
No. 40 Decatur street, was burned on tho
left leg yesterday afternoon while at
work at the Diamond State Rolling
Mills. The wound was serious one nd
was dressed By DR.. Morgan.
Evening journal., 1894-08-28
ArnIn nt work nIalIng Matshes.

Work was resumed at the Diamond
Match Company's plant in this city at
Fourteenth and Walnut streets yester-
day. There will be another Suspension
of operations, however, after to morrow
night until next Monday. Then the
works will start up on full time and 200
hands will be employed.