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Evening journal., 1894-02-13
PRAISE FoR MR. MULvENA.

Teachers Ordered 20 He Appointed by
- the board of Education.
The Board Of Public Education met
last night aud decided TO attend the
funeral OF John Mulvena to-day. Mayor
Shortlldge said that he had come In con
tract several times with Mr.. Mulvena
during the construction Of the new
Washington School aud he was i'm
pressed with Mr.. Mulvena's earnest de.
sire 20 give the city good building and
live up TO his contact, whether be made
any profit or not. President Baird aud ).
Il. Baynard spoke In the same vein, and
Il was unanimously decided TO attend the
funeral.
A number Of bills were allowed, and
improvements ordered.
II was recommended that the following
appointments be made: Maggie A.
Money fourth assistant boys depart
ment, No. "a: Christine Hellings, moui-
tor teacher, NO "A; Mary B. Dennison
seventh assistant In girls department
No 4; Fannie Colt. assistant principal IN
No. &; Marion Crozier. fifth assistant ID
No 8; Mary C. Steele assistant princl-
pal No 90
The treasurer's report for the month
was read
Evening journal., 1894-02-13
THE DEAD CONTRACTOR BURIED.
Funeral Services of the Late John Null
vena Held in st. Paul's II. G. Church
This Morning.

Funeral Services of the Late John Null
vena Held in st. PauIs r.. c. Church
This Morning.
John Mulvena, the we'll known con-
tractor and builder who died Friday
night, was buried this morning. Long
before the time for the funeral the re.
mains were viewed by hundreds OF
the friends Of the dead contractor. The
remains lay in solid cedar, copper lined
casket covered with black cloth. The
lining was of full tufted satin, and the
handles were of oxidized silver. On the
lid was plate on which was in
scribed the name, date of birth
and death of Mr.. MulvenR.
The floral. offerings were many and
beautiful. Prominent among them were
gates sjar and setting sun from Mr..
Mulvena's employees. and a handsome
floral chair from the members Of the
family. The funeral services were held
at st. Paul's r. c.. Church. Fourth and
Jackson streets. Father Qaigley ofii
ciated, assisted bv Rev. NJ X Fallon.
The Board of Education attended in 9
body. Mayor Shortlidge was also
present. Besides many members of the
Builders Exchange the church was we'll
filled with men who had worked
for the dead contractor and some
of the men almost broke dowI
as the services we're being con-
Quoted The pail. bearers were eight
employees Of the deceased.
lnterment was made in the Cathedra
Cemetery and Father Quigley ofiiciated al
the grave. The funeral was one Of thu
largest seen in this city for some time.
Evening journal., 1894-02-13
Fourth Glass Postmasters.

WASHINGTON, Feb. lS.-The following
fourth class postmasters were appointed:
cell.
New Jersey Ellishurg, Elwood ROckhill.
New Nork-Cruam Street. G.. l.. Marquette;
Ilalcottsville. q. r. Sitter; Madalin. c. J.. Nor
rows; New Baltimore. Lucius Van Aiken; Pond
Eddy. Thomas Adams; Sidney Center, g. W.
Booth: South Korright. L. X. Orr Stormville,
S. ID. Barrett
Pennsylvania East Grecnville. Daniel Dim
migg; Fairview. j. p Johnston; Freedom. w.
g.. Jack. Huntsville, Il. Rumage; Mile Run.
Rosa Dunkelbergcr; Petrolia, w. A. Wolcott;
Rush. Hugh Mulligan Smckesburg. A. G. Cas-
sidy; Whites Corners. w. II. Warnet.
Evening journal., 1894-02-13
sudden Death of Benjamin HazIett.

Benjamin Hazlett, aged 6j years, died
suddenly at his home, No 406 East
Seventh street, yesterday afternoon. The
deceased had been foreman in the ship
yard of the Harlan and Hollingsworth
Company for many years He went into
the yard and stayed 80 long that the
family became alarmed and he was found
in an iDsensible condition. Before the
family physician arrived. he was dead.
Apoplexy was the cause Of his death
Mr.. Hazlett was a Democratic council.
man at one time, but turned over to the
Republican party in 1892. He was d
member Of the Methodist Church.
Evening journal., 1894-02-13
WAIER MTcH,s EINANcEs.

The Building Committee Reports That
Subscriptions Are Far Below the
Needs.
City Treasurer Joseph h Adams
chairman of the building committee Of
the Water Witch Steam Fire Engine
Company received $40 in subscriptions
o-dav. OF this amount S2j was re
oeived from a leading manufacturing
concern and &5 Of the remaining $40 was
from a widow, who lives at Thirteenth
and Walnut streets. She said she ap-
preciated the services of the fremen st
the Lss's mills fire and wanted to sub
stantially manifest that au probation.
The total subscriptions to the building
fund are $i1a0; wagon fund, $500
while only $3.50 has been subscribed TO.
wards the 81 900 required for hose The
company owes $1,000 for the hos e ii
now uses
Evening journal., 1894-02-13
The RESPONSE is LIBERAL.

The Y. NJ. ID. O. VIII Have the Hand
somest Political Club Rooms in the
State.
The Young Mems Democratic Club
will not secure possession Of It's new
quarters, No. S17 Market street until
about March 10 IL will vacate it's old
rooms on March 25. This will give it two
weeks in which to arrange the appoint
ments Of the ne Y quarters
The members are responding literally
to the call for subscriptions. The club
will have the handsomest quarters Of any
pnlilical organlzstion In the state
Evening journal., 1894-02-13
THE WASHINGTON GRIST
More Hawaiian Correspondence
Sent to Congress.
PRESIDENT DOLE STILL FEARS.

The senate spends Day Discussing the
Presidents Policy Gray Defends the
Observation-Disclosures Postmasters and
consuis Appointed.
WASHINGTON. Feb l3.--The president
transmitted TO congress additional Hawaii
an correspondence. The presidential mes
sage Is as follows:
To the Congress.
transmit herewith two dispatches received
"A few days ago from our minister at Hawaii
aud reply 20 one OF them from the secretary
OF state. Ia which correct version Is given OF
an Interview which.occurrcd Nov. Il. lsq3 be-
tween the secretary of state and Mr.. Thurston.
representing the Hawaiian provisional govern
ment at Washington.
GROVER CLEVELAND.
Mr. Willis first dispatch mentioned In
tho presidents letter relates the particu-
lars OF his refusal TO participate In the OBJ
servance Of the celebration OF the first an
niversary Of the provisional government
The second dispatch contains an addition
al excerpt from President Doles letter OF
Jau. Ii to Minister Willis, which the latter
seems still not to have had time to tran
scribe for transmission in full
The letter relating 20 Gresham's and
lhurston's interview Is dated Feb. z In
10 Secretary Gresham writes to Minister
Willis regarding statements made by Dole,
quoting an interview between Thurston
and himself. He snys he had two inter
views with Thurston ON Nov. Il, which
were very brief. At the first meeting
Thurston submitted two questions-one as
to the authenticity Of the letters published
In the papers from Mr.. Gresham to the
president aud II IL was the intention OF the
president TO use force.
To the first Gresham replied ia the
Affirmative while TO the other he said that
"a cabinet meeting WAS about TO be held and
/ he had no time 10 talk with the minister
/ Al the second interview, when Thurston
called by an appointment and the question
about force was repeated, Secretary Gresh-
am told him that no action would be taken
| 10y Minister Willis which would imperil
the lives or property of the provisional
government, and it they suffered in any
way it would be in consequence of their
own acts or attitude
| Thurston said the answer was not salts.
factory, and he wanted the secretary to be
muge explicit Gresham replied that he
could not be more explicit at that time aud
added, You can draw your own inferences
from what l have said and correct any false
impressions that may have been created
10y what has been published"
The secretary says he answered the sew
eral questions from slip OF paper on hi.
table He did not say In either interview
that be was not at liberty 20 answer either
question.
Evening journal., 1894-02-13
CITY NEWS IN BRIEF.

First class furnished rooms 20 rent az JOs
Market street. Meals served on the European
plan.
There will be an ''old-fashioned love feast, v
in the First NJ. =. Church, this evening, fol-
lowed by revival services.
Horace MCDANIEL. late physical director
Of the Warren Athletic Club, has opened q
boxing school at No. $40 Market street.
Masquerade Costumes for hire for balls
parties, theatricels at prices 10 suit the times
Mrs. X. Henze, No. 80 East Fourth street.
Register of Wills Cooch has granted
letters of administration upon the estate oi
Mary Weer, late of Delaware county, Pa, &
William G. Weer.
The Delaware Camera Club will give
lantern slide exhibition from the slides OF The
elizabeth lN.Il Photographic Art Club,i IN,
Equitable Building, this evening.
The lecture that was TO have been de
liyered by Dr. W. l.. :. Murray. of Dover, OF
Books IN Business" before the students o
Goldey's Wilmington Commercial and Short
hand College Thursday last viii be deliyere,
Tomorrow 1t l.l5.
Evening journal., 1894-02-13
little tycoon

Willard Spenser has written a catchy
topical song which bears the taking
title Of That's What | Think. Don't
Your As the name indicates, the theme
Of the'song is rather elastic in character
and admits OF numerous aud varied hits
At the latest developments in politics,
social and local doings, the fashions, the
ladies'. the dudes aud all of the many
foibles Of the day. It will be sung by
the comedian during the second act Of
The Little Tycoon, when that opera is
done at the Grand Opera House, on the
night of Wednesday, February IA
Evening journal., 1894-02-13
ADJUSTMENTS.
Thatoher Ind Id sIerrr-nIakers.

George Thatcher, with his clever com
pany OF comedians, was at the Opera
House last night. and was welcomed by a
large sized, enthusiastic audience. John
A. Coleman, the wonderful dancer,
shared the honors with Thatcher and
was greeted with rounds of applause at
bis every appearance John c. Rice as
Mark Mansfield, a professional neces-
sary Of life," was excellent and con-
tributed literally to the fun Of the even
ing Miss Hilda HOllins, the leading
lady, is beautiful aud charming, aud sang
delightfully."- The whole play was en-.
joysble, as the frequent applause testi-
fed
Evening journal., 1894-02-13
Pro.ldentlal NominatIon..

WAsmNGToN, Feb. 13.-The president
sent the following nominations to the SEN
ATE;
postmasters- William K. Vansiver Beverly.
y. j.; Humphrey Martin, Deckertown. n. j.;
John J. Carbin. Olyphant, Pa.
John Barrett of Oregon, 20 be minister resi-
dent and consul Of the United States to Siam;
Thomas r. Jurnigan OF North Carolina. TO be
consul general OF the United States at ShRng-
hal
To BE Consuls-Adolf Billiard Of Ohio. at
Moscow Arthur ID. Gina of California. at Ma
zatlan; John Malcolm johnson Of South Caro-
lima, at pernambuco. Brazil; Daniel Kennedy
Of Missouri, at Malta; Delaware Kemper of
Virginia, az Annoy, China; +. G.. Mitchell OF
Arkansas. at Newcastle New South Wales;
George W. Nichols of New York, at Clifton,
Evening journal., 1894-02-13
"rhe voodoo -

That rolllcking musical farce-somedy
Of Sanger and Bothner's The Voodoo, or
a Lucky Charm, which has been Great
ing such a furore wherever seen. will
appear tonight at the Opera House
Every line contains a laugh, and the
plot is much stronger than is found in
the average farce-comedy The story
hings on voodooism,' a superstition prev
alent in the southern states No sub
iect offers better opportunities to the
writerof farcical pla, than superstition
and the author of The VOodoo" is spid
to have made the most of them.
Evening journal., 1894-02-13
Argument Before Judge wales.

In United States Circuit Court before
Judge Wales to day, in the case of
Thomas II. Connell vs. John NJ Dou-
glass, in equity Willard Sau'sbury rep
resented John Jacobs. who has failed in
intervening petition for certsin
claims which be has against thomas
H Connell & Co. George H. Bates rep
resents Connell & Co. The hearing was
on motion of Mr.. Bates to refer the
matter to an examiner who is to take
testimony and report to the court.
Mr.. Salisbury opposed the motion
and asked the oOnrt to frame one or more
issues to be sent to a jury, to ascertain
how much was due to John Jacoby. his
lent. The court reserved its declsion.
Evening journal., 1894-02-13
Sale Of Farm and Personal Property.

The real estate and personal property
Of the late Robert Casey, I'm Brandy wine
hundred, was sold yesterday. The sale
consists OF forty-eight scres and was
purchased by Benjamin Nields. for 81
475. Il is situated three quarters OF B
mile from Foulk's Cross Roads Mrs.
Lena Forwood. daughter of Robert
Casey, deceased, recently bought the
home farm Of about eighty acres, for
t5 GO0
Evening journal., 1894-02-13
PRECEDENT Scott Was snowbound.

Levy Court met at 10 o'clock this morn
ing. President Scott was snowbouno
and. In consequence Of his absence, ad
jJurnment was made uhtil TO MORO"
morning. With the court standing two &c
two it was impossible TO elect trustees o.
the poor
Evening journal., 1894-02-13
nIolher nIary Jerome Dsad.

Mother Mary Jerome, who was born at
Louviers, near this sity, on November IA,
1880, died on February 5, at the Convent
OF Mercy. independence, Missouri.
Mother Mary Jerome was formerly Miss
Shubrick. daughter of the late Com
mander Irwin Shubrick, United States
Navy. niece Of the late Admiral DUPONT,
aud sister Of the wife OF Colonel r. E. A.
Cfofton, United States Army.
Evening journal., 1894-02-13
calvin Josiin."

On Friday Charles L. Davis, the we'll
known millionaire actor.aut nor manager,
will hold the stage at the Opera House
In his famous and original eccentric
creation alvin Joslin While retaining
all the original features Of the play, ad-
ditional improvements have been made
aud new scenery and appointments will
sdorn the stage on its production here.
The company selected is credited with
being tho best that Nj. Davis has ever
hed
Evening journal., 1894-02-13
A snsnonslon of NYnrI.

Work on the new Fedora Building is
suspended in consequences Of the storm.
The walls are too slippery Tor
the men TO work on them ard the stone
cutters are ahead of the n asons, being
at work on the stones which will form
the tower.
Evening journal., 1894-02-13
-cHRIsrIAN gNDgAvoReRs AaRoAD

wilmington Young Folks WIN Hold .
Prayer Meeting in philadelphia To-
morrow night.
A large company Of Christian En-
deavorers OF this city will visit the Phila
delphia Breakfast Association tomorrow
evening They will leave here in a
special car attached to the $3.50 train on
the Philadelphia, Wilmington and Baltl
more railroad, and return by special car
attached to the train leaving Philadel'
phia at II t3 p m.
The object Of the visit ls TO take charge
of the Wednesday evening moeiing OF
the Breakfast Association, which il
always largely attended By men.
Any Christian Endsavor Society Is In
vited TO 90. IL is requested that Gospel
Hymns No q. be taken. AMI that th'
delegates wear the Delaware state celors
two short, narrow ribbons Of red anc
white. Those intending to 20 are 70
quested to meet at the station five min
utes previous to departure
Evening journal., 1894-02-13
chiofRoblnson's Horse Runs away.

The horse Of ex-Chief Of the Fire De-
partment William H Robinson was
frightened at Fourth and Market streets.
this morning, by an electric car In Its
flight the sleigh to which IL was attached
was overturned and Mr. Robinson was
thrown ont aud dragged short dis
tance in tie slush One OF the chiefs
legs was slightly injured. street
lamp, which was in the sleigh, was broken
iu pieces.
Evening journal., 1894-02-13
,Fiftv Cents for Each Member.

Members Of the Warren Athletic Club
have been surprised Of late to have
Deputy Sheriff Joseph Gould walk up
and offer them City cents each. Some Of
them refused the proffered wealth while
others accepted il with avidity. The
sheriff has garnished certain property Of
the club and the members, VINO are en-
titled to City cents each when summoned
TO answer to the 0etion, would not be
compelled to answer unless it were ten
dered to them by the sheriff
Evening journal., 1894-02-13
more BUSHES AT MARCUS HOOK.
The Mellon Brothers. OF Pittsburg. Pur-
chase the oil Works.

There appeared in yesterdays PhIla-
delphia Record the following dispatch
THE Bear Greek Oil Works, at Marcus
Hook. have been purchased by the Mellon
Pipe Line Company, of Pittsburg, OF
which w. l. Mellon. OF Pittsburg, is
the head. The Mellon Brothers
had owned an interest in
the big works. B. B Campbell
and r p Crawford. respectively chair.
man and treasurer Of the company, will
retire, their interests going into the
hands Of the new purchasers The Mel
Ions now own pipe lines from the Lister
vile region to Marcus Hook, as the Cres
cent line is In sympathy with them
They are formidable rivals Of the Stand
ard Oil Company.
In conversation this morning will
Deputy Collector Allen he said "By thii
purchase it is expected that business
carried on at Marcus Hook will b,
trebied within twelve mouths
Evening journal., 1894-02-13
DA GAMgS MORTAL MOUNDS.


oeiVed Deadly Wounds In the Neck
Last Evening and Now He is Dying.
RIO DIX JANEIRo, Feb. 10 Admiral
Da CANA, the bravest Of insurgent lead
ers, is dying on his flagship in Rio har-
Dor from the effects OF deadly wounds in
ficted in his neck during yesterday s
battle.
Admiral Da CANA led the assault upon
Nictheroy in person, the fighting was
desperate and both sides lost heavily
The insurgents we're repulsed and Ad-
miral Cana was wounded in the neck and
left arm. Insurgents tried to keep the
fact Of his being wounded. secret.
Il is the general belief that Admiral Da
CANA is the most important factor on the
nsurgent side, and II he should be killed
or incapRcitated, it Is believed the end Of
the revolution would not be far distant.
Evening journal., 1894-02-13
SEVENTEEN MEN BURIED ALIVE

Entombed in Plymouth Mine, They Per
ished Before Human Aid Gould Roach
Them To-day.
WLKEsBARRE. Feb. 10 Seventeen
men are entombsd in Plymouth mine
At noon all are reported lieRd, although
superhuman efforts have been made to
rescue them from their awful death.
Evening journal., 1894-02-13
Pralslng tho work Of tho Police Force.

At the meeting Of the Police Commits
sioners last night the following resolu-
tious were adopted:
Resolved. That the board commend
most heartily the action of the chief Of
police and members Of the force
for the efficient work az shown al
the late meeting Of the Court Of General
Sessions, whereby the action Of the grand
Jury, forty cases out Of total OF
forty-two, true bills we're found In the
opinion Of the board this is the kind OF
work which goes to make an efficient
police force, aud 70 is believed that the
men who constitute the force will con-
tinue TO give to the people their very
best services
Evening journal., 1894-02-13
MeNabb,s Hard Luck.

J. f McNabb, a young bricklGyer who
lives near Seventh and Monroe street,
was booked to go to Newport News 10
work Ou Sunday evening he put bis
trunk on barrow and whse ed it TO the
depot, only TO hnd that he Has several
minutes behind time. He wheeled his
trunk home again and decided to stay in
WILMINGTON, much TO the amusement OF
friends who saw him start on so reso
lutely.
Evening journal., 1894-02-13
nIoner for no nestItute.

The story published in the EVENING
JOURNAL yesterday concerning the des-
titution of the Honey family in Sil' err
brook brought the family to the notice Of
the public This morning several con-
tributions Of money were received from
people who did not wish tkeir names
mentioned. The money will be forwarded
to the sufferers at once.
Evening journal., 1894-02-13
MANAGERS FoR THE ARTISANS
Tho Board WIN Meet for Organization
Tomorrow Evening.

Tho Board VIII Meet FOR Organization
Tomorrow Evening.
Members Of the Artisans Saving Bank
elected managers this morning rs fol
lows: George w Bush. George 5 Ca.
pslle. T. Allen Hilles. Charles w. How
land, Job d. jackson, Henry +. Dure,
Joseph l. Carpenter, Jr. Anthony
Higgins, Washington Hastings, }
Augustus McCaulley, Alexander }. Hart,
Andrew q. Wilson, Lindley G. Kent
The managers will meet tomorrow
evening and organize IL is probable
that ali the ofiicers.wil be reelected They
are George w. Bush. president; j.
Augustus McCaulloy. vice president; Z
7. Taylor, treasurer and secretary, and
J n. Mather, auditor.
Evening journal., 1894-02-13
Died without Getting an once.

WAsiuNGToN, Feb. 13.-Professor Albert
Herbert Of Maryland was found dead in a
chair in the sitting room Of the Mount Yer
uon hotel. lie had been here seeking Office
for six months.
Evening journal., 1894-02-13
reolsham's Nomination Reported Rack.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13.-The senate COM
mittee ON judiciary unanimously decided
TO report the Peckham nomination to the
sena.e without recommendation. The re-
port of the committee was made to the
senate in the afternoon, and it was arranged
that the nomination should be considered
on Thursday at o'clock. 1t may be con-
s'dered Ia open executive session.
Evening journal., 1894-02-13
DIES IN EGYPT.

A Great Pianist Ends His Career at
Cairo.
CAIRO, Egypt, Feb 13.-Hans Van
Bulow died here this morning
He was a great pianist aud WAS famous
throughout the world
Evening journal., 1894-02-13
coronsr RothneII I'm Town.

Coroner George c. Rothwell Vas in
this city to-day. He met his neither,
Mrs. Catharine Rothwell, who has been
spending several months with her daugh-
ters, at Mt. Union, Pa. and went home
with her this evening
Evening journal., 1894-02-13
rhe Wanthnr-

In the Middle States and New England to-day
partly cloudy anG stormy weather will pre-
vail, with snow or rain, slight temperature
changes and dangerous. variable gales, while
the main storm now Off the Delaware capes
moves northward and the secondary storm
centre now in Western New York advances
east TO Cane Cod. The precipitation will be
mostly snow in .and north of this latitude.
on Wednesday, in both of these sections.
cloudy TO partly colder eAther will prevail
till noon, preceded by variable gales, with
snow or rain on the coasts aud followed by
clearing. and on Thursday slightly milder,
fair weather.
New York Herald Weather Forecasts.-The
centre of the great cyclone from the South
west moved north of Cape Hatteras last even
ng, skirting the Virginia and Delaware
capes, and Is new near Long Island. But a
new and severe storm formed In its rear yes
terday The latter is near Lake Erie, ad-
vancing eastwHrdly and likely 70 cause q
continuance of dangerous gales. with snow OF
rain, on the Middle Atlantic and New Eng
land coasts to-day. All coastwise snipplne
should be verv cautiously handled during the
next twenty-four hours and until the new
cyclone has well cleared the New England
Evening journal., 1894-02-13
A Rnnnh nrlllInn nnshel. of Wheat.

MINNEAroLis. Feb. l8.-The stock OF
wheat in private elevators at Minneapolis
Is l.Oc0OO bushels.
Evening journal., 1894-02-13
nlr TIre In a small rown.

FREMONT, o., Feb. 1S.-Over half the
business portion of Genoa, a village Of
2 900 ON the lake shore, Is miles west Of
here, was destroyed by fire.
Evening journal., 1894-02-13
Ls Baron safe ia Port.

A telegram has been received ia this
city stating that the tug boat LIE Baron,
built in this city. has arrived at Mobile.
Her seawortbiness was de monstrat'd on
the trip.
Evening journal., 1894-02-13
Arm RrnIen ralI.

Frank Cannon, of Eleventh and Pop
lar streets, fell on the ice at Seventh
and Lombard streets early this morning
His.left arm .wss broken between the
wrist and elbow.
Evening journal., 1894-02-13

Peace on the Mexican Border.
DENVER. Feb. l3.-Generai McCook has
ordered the troops recalled from the Mex
tan border