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Evening journal., 1894-12-13
Harmoniea club Disbands.

The Wilmington Harmonics Club, one
of the Oldest and most entertaining
musical organizations of the city, has
disbsnded. 1t originally had nine mem
bers each an artist in the mouth-organ
line. The membership dwindled to Eve
and then TO three, and IL became neces-
sary to either recruit or disband AS
there was scarcity OF material 1t was
found necessary to disband The three
mouth-organists who remained true to
the last were II. Lee Pennewill, Harry
Blythe and Charles Geiger.
Evening journal., 1894-12-13
The Postles' property transferred.

the divorce suit Of Mrs J. Parks Postles
against her husband, a transfer Of his
real estate was made to George T. Brown
In order 60 avoid any trouble relative 60
Mrs. Postlee's interest In it. This morn
ing the property was retransferred 10
General Postles 1t comprised twelve
parcels, located on Fourth between
OapEe aud Tatna,l streets, Orange be-
tween Third and Fourth streets, Jeifer
son near Ninth street, Wlndsor near
Ninth street, Washington Lear Four.
teenth street and Tatnali near Thirteenth
street
Evening journal., 1894-12-13
THO water Backed Up.

William A. Shannon, of No 30e Mon
roe street, called at the EVENING jour
NAL Office last evening and stated that
persons in that neighborhood are much
annoyed by a sewer trap at the northeast
corner Of Third and Monroe streets
There are several alleys opening
into the street and the thought
less housewives sweep refuse mat
ter down them into the gutter.
Thence it floats down into the trap,
choking 1t and causing the water to back
up In time of rain. Mr.. shannon says
that he labored for more than half an
hour yesterday in clearing theltrsp of this
refuse matter, as the water backed
up threatened to food several cellars, his
own inoluded
Evening journal., 1894-12-13
rhI. WIN Insure Good walls.

For some time the Street and Sewer
Department has bsen debating a plan
whereby the owners of sidewalks which
have fallen into bad order can be repaired
without expense to the city, and the
question has finally been solved. In
future the Street Commissioner when he
finds = sidewalk in such condition as to
need repairs, will direct the owner to
attend to It II he fails TO do so within
the time required by law, the repairs will
be made by the department and the cost
will become a lien on the property in
front Of which the paving or repairs are
dona
Evening journal., 1894-12-13
wlImlnrton COUNCIL EIect..

Last evening Wilmington Council @
B. l. elected the following officers
President, John q. Monaghan; vice
president, James Ward; secretary,
William Glynn; collector. S. P. Doherty
treasurer. P. Hsggerty; marshal,
Thomas Goff; ~guard, Thomas Carney
orator, z f. Lowell; trustees, Eugene
Sayers, NJ. McGillion, William Reynolds
chaplain, Rev. Father Nj. X. FAllon.
Evening journal., 1894-12-13
Church Lesson in nIoney-makIng.

At an extraordinary money-raising
service held at the First Presby yterlan
Church last night, each person brought
3 dime wrapped in paper and labelled
with his or her name. These were
exchanged and the recipients of their
neighbors' 10-cent pieces will Immediately
strive to make the best investment Of
the 10.cent piece, SO that, three months
from last night. they can report principal
and interest to turn over to the church
fund for the new pew cushions
Evening journal., 1894-12-13
The city han Cannon Needs Attention.

In the rear of the City Hall stand two
cannon which would be an ornament
but for the fact that they are fast falling
into decay The wheels are rottIng
away, the guns themselves are covered
with mold and dirt and they are KS dis
reputable looking as they possibly can
be. Mayor Shortlidge has decided to
stand godfather for them and has sug-
gested to the Public Buildings COMMITTEES
of the City Council that they be re-
painted and repaired and put in first
class order. The Street and Sewer
Department has donated two pieces of
gutter stone on which the wheels will
stand. The guns have a history and
should not be allowed to get in any
worse shape than they now are.
Evening journal., 1894-12-13
candidate martin IN Town.

Woodburn Martin, well-known
member Of the Sussex county bar, was at
the Clay tan House last evening He is
an applicant for the position Of clerk Of
the Senate and seems to be In good
spirits regarding his chances. He was a
candidate two years ago, but Was one Of
several dsfested by w. A. Q Hardcastle.
He has two spponents In Sussex county
"A F. Polk, Of Georgetown, and Charles
A. Hastings, of Laurel
Evening journal., 1894-12-13
s.. Johns Annual banquet.

st Johns Commandery. No l, Knights
Templar, viii give Its annual banquet In
Masonic Temple this evening. Sir
knights from all parts Of the state and
nearby cities and towns will attend.
Evening journal., 1894-12-13
A sIigbt rlro This nfornIur.

Shortly after 2 o'clock this morning
FIRE was discovered in the grocery store
OF William Walsen, at Fourth and
Franklin streets. The 6remen responded
70 the alarm in quick time. aad after q
short fight had the blaze subdued The
loss win not exceed $4O0 This Is the
second Gre in this place within year.
Evening journal., 1894-12-13
Curb for the Gar8eId Statue.

The City Council Committee having
In charge the Garfield monument site,
has advertised for bids for furnishing
and placing the curb around the base
Of the statue and will open them this
evening. The base is rapidly nearing
coupletion.
Evening journal., 1894-12-13
oh. No Indeed.

We don't promise the earth for our shoes.
We simply claim a little better quality
than usual, little lower prices than
usual. in fact we are money savers en-
shoe wants. Formen's, No. 10 Eas {
Fourth street, between Market and King.
Evening journal., 1894-12-13
The Weather,

In the Middle States and New England to-
day partly cloudy 10 fair, colder weather and
brisk TO fresh westerly and northweEtrly
winds will prevail, preceded by light rain and
snow In the lake region and possibly eastward
70 the coasts. On Friday, In both Of these
sections, clear and colder weather and fresh
and on Saturday. fair, sliRhtly warmer
weather. European steamers now lesying
New York. Philadelphia and Boston will have
mostly westerly winds and fair weather to the
bnnkq
Evening journal., 1894-12-13
PHRsONAL.
MEMS CLOTHING CLEANED AND F
NA paired at KINGS 6l5 Orange street.
&c b Larinr for enc Doc.

Dog catcher Hayden and William Nc
Kenzie, of No. 3O7 Shipley street, had a
stormy interview in front of the
lstter's place this afternoon Hayden
seized BcKsnzles unregistered dog
and he had to redeem It by paying ST.
Mckenzie claims that he can keep
the dog in his house as long as he vents
TO, registered or not Hayden is now
laying for the dog again
Evening journal., 1894-12-13
LETTERS FROM A CRANK
Mrs. Vanderbilt Warned of a
Plot to Abduct Her Daughter.
HER HUSBAND BACK FROM EUROPE.

Mr. W. X. Vanderbilt Was Welcomed by
Mr.. Dcpew and Taken or the steamer on
aTugboat Did Not Meet Mrs. Vanderbilt.
Dcpcw would Not Talk.
NEWPORT. r. l., Dec. l8.--Mrs W. K
Vanderbilt according toadvices from New
York, Is IN q state Of terror over several
letters warming hoy Of scheme to kidnap
Miss Consuelo Vanderbilt Friends OF
Mrs Vanderbilt say that she regards the
letters as coming from some crank on
some persons who seek only to annoy her
Nevertheless she is worried and keeps a
constant watch over the goings and com.
ings of her daughter.
Mrs Vanderbilt turns the letters over
TO her attorney as fast as received. and
Evening journal., 1894-12-13
meeting Of the rrlend., seoIety.

A regular nesting Of the Society Of
Friends was held this morning at the
meeting house, corner Ninth and Tatnall
streets Rsbecca X. Masters, Of Phila-
delphia, a minister of the society, gas
present Another meeting will be held
this evening
Evening journal., 1894-12-13
a Lawyer'a Terrier nItten.

There was mad dog scare in Newark
this morning. The rabid animal was
large shepherd dog, which ian down
Main street biting every dog IN It's path.
Oae OF the animals bitten belonged to
Charles B. Evans, lawyer. OF this city,
whose home is 10 Newark He will XII
his terrier.
Evening journal., 1894-12-13
SHOCKED ITS CUSTOMERS.

The wiIminRton City Electric Company
is After Delinquent Consumers Of Our
rent.
Francis H. Hoffecker. attorney for the
Wilmington City Electric Company, has
brought suit Ia Magistrate sasses court
against the following persons :WilliamW
Smith. Henry O Mahsffy, Sadie Martin,
CourtlAnd Rice, s. @. Jones. Samuel ] Nc.
Call, Charles Reynolds, John O'Hsrra,
Mrs ]. j. McCalley, Philip
Sklut, James A. Conner, John NJ Newell,
A. W. Randolph, Bartley Lee. Fred A.
Thomas In the last-named case judg.
ment was secured on forthwith sum
mons.
The suits are all for small amounts.
The allegation is that the defendants
used the current of the plaintiff corpora
tion and refused to pay FOR it when the
bills were presented. A number of
other vases were dropped.
Evening journal., 1894-12-13

Great Slaughter in Holiday Goods.
Thomas g. Co 8 auction sale, afternoons
and evenings, 224 Market street Inn
mense stock, elegant goods, ruinous
prices. Don't miss IL.
Evening journal., 1894-12-13
Iher Were shIpned to PhiIadaInhIn.

1hey were Shlppeo 20 fhliaueiphih.
The Texas family which has been the
guest of the police for the last two days
wss shipped 10 Philadelphia BY boat this
morning The police are inclined to look
on them as impostors aud professionals
and did not waste much sympathy OF
than
Evening journal., 1894-12-13
COLLECTORS OF DELINQUENT TAXES

Receiver of Taxes Dickey Has Made
Appointments for All But Three
Hundreds.
All but three Of the men who will
collect delinquent taxes have been
named by Receiver of Taxes John T.
Dickey They are as follows.
Mill Creek-Henry E. Durnell, Rock
land
New Castle-John T. Hayes, Red Lion.
William E. Husbands,
Rockland.
Christiana-F -Fredus A. Sturgeon, New
port.
White Clay Creek-D. K. Donaldson,
Cbristiana
Blackbird-R. @. Brockson, Black
bird
Appoquinimink-E Edward Hart, Town
send
Red Lion r. 7. Cam, Kirkwood
The hundreds not yet provided for are
Wilmington, st. Georges and Pencader.
Evening journal., 1894-12-13
An ElectIon and Rapouet.

The annual election OF officers of
Delta Chapter, No. G. will take place at
the Temple tomorrow evening It will
be followed by a pSnqust.
Evening journal., 1894-12-13
WIN Range with the Jstty Light.

II is understood that the new light.
house TO be erected on the CleRver farm
Just north of Port Penn will range with
q light on the jetty at the south end Of
Reedy Island.
Evening journal., 1894-12-13
rhe Pat,Iana rntered

The British steamship Patrisna Cop.
tain Luchhsm, from Shields. Euglsnd,
entered this morning, in ballast, for a
cargo Of OIL
Evening journal., 1894-12-13
PROPOSALS.

~ . ton. Del, December Sth, 1894 Sealed
proposals, in triplicate. for dredging and ex-
cavating upon the route of the inland water
way from Chincoteague bay, Va, to Delaware
bay. Del will be received here until IL 2o'clock
noon. January 6th, 1876, and then publicly
opened. All Information furnished on appli-
Evening journal., 1894-12-13
THE UNION NATIONAL, BANK OIL
WrTNfrNGTOE

WILMINCToN, Del, Dec. s. 1894.
The annual meeting of stockholders for the
election of directors will be held at the bank
ing house Tuesday, January 8, 1885, between
the hours Of 2 and p. m.
JOHN II. DANDY. Cashier.
Evening journal., 1894-12-13
NOTICE-ELEOTI0N.

FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF WILMINGTON,
della WARE.
WILMINGToH. Del, Gee. 8, 1894.
The annual election for nine directors will
be held at the banking house on Tuesday.
January s, 1895, between the hours of and 4
O'Clock p. m. HENRY BUSH, Cashier.
Evening journal., 1894-12-13
nusINEss OARDs.

TURING DECEMBER WE WILL SELL
IL all the finest optical goods at prices
which enable all to buy cheap but valuable
Christmas gift. Our ambition to sell only the
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
gold spectacles $500, reduced from $500.
Steel glasses 30 cents, reduced from Sl00.
Opera glasses Sl50.
Eyas examined free by
DIR. II. HOEGLESBERGER
No Sl6 Market street, Opera House.
Every glass guaranteed and changed free.
Evening journal., 1894-12-13
NOTICES.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE
IN undersigned will apply to the Legislature
at It's next session for a divorce from her hus-
SALLIE A. SIAdONs.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-10-29
GENERAL BOOTH HERE.

Great Demonstration in Honor of the
 Founder of the Salvation Army.
 General William Booth of England. founder of the Salvation army, arrived in Waterbury on the l:l0 o'clock train this afternoon and was met by the immense gathering of people. The general was ac- companied by large number of Salvation army workers. and when the train rolled into the depot the music of a band in the rear car showed that the party was not travelling incognito. The yard usually occupied by the hackmen was given up ex- clusively to the Salvation army people. who formed around the open barouc@e of Hackman William Longworth. who had the honor of conveying the general from the depot 10 the residence of H. w. Scovill, where the party was entertained. When the famous salvationist stepped on the platform he was met by a committee from the local society, who introduced him to General w. Kellogg. who made an excellent address of welcome on behalf of the people of Waterbury.
 When General Kellogg had concluded General Booth said he had a prejudice against speaking from a depot platform and would prefer to speak from the hack. When he had reached the carriage he stood erect and his first sentence showed that the great reformer, like most of his kind. is something of humorlst. "There is room enough for you here." he said, pointing 10 MT Kellogg. ''step in and then there will be two generals together" He spoke briefly but earnestly and the few words he used showed that his heart is | with his work.
 General Booth is 66 years old and look: it. He has a good crop of white hair long, gray beard and appeared like man who has studied and worked hard all hi. | lifetime.
 At o'clock there was a grand consecra ton me, ting at the barracks and tonight { meeting will be held in the auditorium, preceded by parade The reception nc corded to General Booth was n very credi. table one The whole stata was repre- scented in the parade and the women look ed Iharmipg with white scarfs and medals Each carried flag. hut all were not Of tn, same kind and every country in the world
 was well represented in the display O n4tional emblemS.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-10-29

The democratic town committee will meet tonight.
 Most of the republican-A. P. A. appli- cants to become voters have taken the oath. Many democrats are indifferent. This is not as it should be.
 "Is Virtue Necessary to the Perfection of Our Being will be the subject of Very Rev J. A. Mulcahy's lecture before the people of the convent of Notre Dame to- night.
 Special forecast for Connecticut: Fair, preceded by local showers on the coast to- day or tonight, stationary temperature. easterly winds becoming brisk to high on the southern New England coast tonight.
 Kevin Drury announces his intention oi bringing an action for criminal libel against the proprietor and editors of the Sunday Globe. He has placed the evil dence in the hands of Prosecuting Attor' ney Russell.
 George Lafrey, an Italian laborer. fel from the third story brick building of th' American Ring Go Saturday evening fracturiug his ribs. Those who saw hin | fall was sure the man would be killed out right on reaching the ground floor. ID Benedict attended him | H.C. Baldwin. populist candidate fo congress, will address the meeting o Local assembly. No S0S9. K. of L., a Labor hall this evening Organizes labor and the public are cordially invited to attend
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-10-29
How to Live a Century.

First.-Livc as much as possible out of doors, never letting n day pass with out spending at least threc or four hours in tho open air.
 Second. -Kcrp all tho powers of mind and body occupied in cOngcnial work. Tho muscles should bc developed and tho mind kept active.
 Third. d.-Avoid cxccsscs of all kinds, whether of food. drink or of whatever nature they may bc. Be moderate i'll all things.
 Fourth. Never despair. Be cheerful at all times. Never give way to anger. Never let the trials of one day pass over to the next.
 From 90 to 75 continue Somc active life and occupation, as tho retiring from all this at that ago often is the gravcst mistake and is suicidal On the con- trary. rest as much as possible from .j to 100. Avoid exposure to cold, as brOn- chitis is very frequent at that time of life. Rest abundantly. One ought thus to attain lOJ years.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-10-29
BRAKEMAN KILLED.
Found | nc pnscIDu~ Be,ide the Track and
 Died Sometime Later.

Found nc 'uscIUus Be.ide the Track and
 Died Sometime Later.
 John Miskill, head brakeman on train 22S on the western division of the New York X New England road, fell fIo Il tue top of the engine tank as he was attempt ing to go from the tank to the first car of his train about 2:i5 o'clock yesterday. The accident occurred about six miles east of Towantic. The man was not missed by the other trainmen until nCar Merid n junction, when it was discovered that he was not at his post. The middle brakeman recalled having seen his lamp swing over the side of the car and that he did not see It come up. Passenger train No g, was notified to look for the man and found him on the south side of the track, unconscious. with an ugly wound on the back of hls head. He was carried into the baggage car and taken of at the depot here where he died before a physi- clan arrived. Dr AXtelle gave permission to have the body removed to BerGin' s morgue. MT Miskell was about thirty years of age. His home is in Norwood. N. Y., where he has a mother and several l sisters. His remains wese taken to hls home this morning. accompanied by J. E Daley of the New England road.
 James Bratt of East Hartford Is q freight conductor on the western division of the New York < New England road and | is the owner of two revolvers. so much | alike that it is hard to distinguish betwee n | them. One of these was loaded and the other not. Yesterday Mir BrAtt was clean ing one weapon. Having occasion to steE out of the room during the operation ht returned and picked up the Listol which was loaded. by mistake for the one which ht had been cleaning. In attempting to try the hammer of the weapon it was dis charged. the bullet. a No g. passing through the heshy part of the left leg l The wound is not serious.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-10-29
DIES IN STATE PRISON.
An Italian Whose Re'at.vcs Are Said t'
 Live in This City.

An Italian Whose Re'at.vcs Are Said to
 Live in This City.
 Michael Paba. an Italian convict 3i years old, died at the state prison Satur- day night at o'clock from cerebral apoplexy.
 He had been in tho hospital for the past four days and Friday and Saturday was in a comatose condition. He recognized no one. Father Lynch came to administer the holy sacrament. but Paba was unable to receive it. He has had an intestinal trouble ever since he went to the prison and his death has been looked for.
 Paba told Warden Woodbridge he had cousins in Meriden and Waterbury and a wife in Italy. Warden Woodbridge would like the cousins in Waterbury and Meriden to come to Hartford and take charge of the remains. St Peters church. Hartford. will take the body to day. and should the rela- tives not come. bury it.
 Paba was sent to the prison for three years on April ,. 1892. for assault with in- tent to kill, committed in New Haven His sentence would have expired the fifth of next month.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-10-29
DOWN THE VALLEY NOTES
Doing. of a Day In sauratuos and unio,

Doings of Day In Naugatuck and Union
 GIty.
 NAUGArUcK, Oct 29.-The Rev MT Soule exchanged yesterday with the Rev Jesse B. Forbes. Ph. D.. pastor of the Adams Memorial Presbyterian church of New York city. Those who missed hearing his discourse on "The Lamb of God" lost con- siderable. There was a large attendance at all our churches. especially at St Fran cis. The Rev Father Lenahan announced n fair to be held at the opera house from November l6 to 2s.
 Miss Norie of Brooklyn, N. r.. has been drilling a number of school children for some time rast. to appear here in an operetta entitled the 'Gypsies' Festival aud Fairy Wonderland" We are informed that it is to be given on Thursday. Novem- Der l at the Gem opera house. The operetta as given in Hartford last June. was spoken very we'll Of. The children are to appear in picturesque costumes. Some half dozen misses will also take part in the cast.
 Two hundred and sixty odd names have already been added to our voting list. which will show about l 700 this season.
 It turns out that John NJ. Sweeney gave a supper on the evening of his nomination. at which one or more prominent demo- crats of the town were very officious.
 The piano pupils of Miss Lizzie Morse. Church street. gave their first recital of this season at her rooms on Saturday. After the exercises s collation. was served.
 0. H. Minor received his appointment on Saturday evening. as teacher of music in the district schools. He will commence labor to-day.
 Among the out of town people visiting here yesterday we noticed Hobart l.. Hotchkiss of New Haven. There were large numbers of Waterbury people. who as we'll as our own. enjoyed a ride ovel the trolley road.
 The republican caucus to nominate representatives and justices will be held t the court room on Wednesday evening.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-10-29
LETTERS FROM THE PEOPLE
Denial Jof a Serious Accusation Made by
 7s-.,It sunday Paper. s,,-,-

Denial yof a Serious Accusation Made by
 ze..u sunday Paper. s.,r Editcr,of the DEMOCRAT:
 During my residence among the citizens of Waterbury I have never been called upon until now to refute as false and malicious a lie as that which emanated through the columns of a local Sunday paper yesterday. The lying and malicious article to which I have reference states that ''Mrs Mooney. wife of Patrick Mooney, the saloonkeeper on Dublin street, missed SI0 from her funds. and Drury having been in the saloon repeat edly that day was suspected by Mrs Mooney of the alleged theft" The article goes on further to state that '.last Friday morning Mrs Mooney visited a neighbor- ing barn on Dublin street and there found Drury and her son asleep after a nights debauch." Alter this scurrilous and lying statement was shown to me in yesterday s Sunday paper, immediately notided Mrs Mooney that wanted her written contra. diction of such contemptible and malicious lie. Mrs Mooney sent me the following note in reply:
 "Yes. I am willing to contradict it. There is not a word of truth in it."
 MRs SARAH MOONEY.
 Now the above is the written statement of the woman whom this alleged respect able family Sunday payer quotes as saying I was suspected by her ot dishonesty anC other contemptible practices which char acterize a low lived character. I appeal tS every honest man. am I such. or have ever transgressed the law by any dishonest or dishonorable act. I leave to all whC | have ever known me to answer.
 KEvIN DsURY. October 20, 1894, 466 Dublin street.