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Evening journal., 1895-12-31
ARE READY TO COOPERATE
STREET AND SEWER DIRECTORS ON
The RoADTO THE RIVER.

when Definite Plans Are Presented They
WIN Confer with the Committee-o Col
OneI McCIoskey's Last Meeting with the
BOard-Other Business Transacted.
Colonel Francis McCloskey occupied
his accustomed seat at the meeting of the
Street and Sewer Department directors
last evening for the last time. bis term
expiring with the year His successor,
Thomas 5 Lewis, was present and
watched the proceedings closely, aud
after the session the two shook hands
and exchanged the compliments Of the
season.
The veteran street and sever COM
missioner made a return OF $45 65 nn
claimed wages, which has accumulated
10 his safe since the department began
sewer work, the sums ranging from
cents to 80. the latter being the amount
due Alexander Dandrieh who. some two
years ago, killed Louis BAgley, and has
since been a fugitive from justice
These sums were transferred to the
incoming commissioner.
A substitute for section three Of the
rules governing plumbers. requiring
them to register each year and maxim &
the piumblng inspector judge Of the
qualification Of an applicant for registra-
tion was discussed, but action was
postponed
letter prepared by Mr. Pratt WAS
ordered sent to the Board Of Trades
committee on road to the river The gist
OF II was that the directors we're heartily
10 sccord with the movement and
anxious TO do all they could to advance
the interests OF tha city rnd bring about
Increased prosperity. Uatil some de
duite route Was suggested however, the
directors could do but little When such
q plan WAS arrived ct the directors
would be glad to hold another conference
with the committee, but 10 the mean
time they did not feel justified In making
any large expenditures
President Chambers called attention to
the fact that the pavement on Delaware
avenue between the railway tracks Was
In bad order, and the secretary was
directed to call the attention OF the
company to the fact.
The following pay-rolls were audited /:
Weekly. S236 90; monthly. $500 ;
quarterly, 1870 The collections were
secretary s $247 80; city auditors $lO3;
city treasurer's balance, sos, 627 go
Sewer permits we're granted to Albertina
Hammer and Albert Jacqnot The VIII
mington City Electric Company was
given permission to erect poles on Mar
ket street.
Evening journal., 1895-12-31
Not in the sherin's Hands.

A news item appeared on Saturday to
the effect that levy had been made by
the sheriff upon the assets OF A. W.
Wright & Co. Mr. Wright states that
this Is an error and gives the facts In
the case as follows: Some time ago the
Jerome Glazed Kid Company was incor-
porated and the assets Of A w Wdgh {
& Co. we're turned into the new company,
Mr. Wright and his associate taking
stock therefor aud the firm of A w.
Wright & Co going out Of existencs.
Jerome Loucheim became a stockholder
In the new corporation OF which Mr..
Wright became president and Mr.. Lou
cheim treasurer Recently Mr. Loucheim
desired to have q number OF cases Of
goods shipped from the factory to Boston
which Mr.. Wright declined to do There
upon Mr.. Loucheim. claiming to be n
creditor, laid an attachment on the
aforementioned cases OF goods The
controversy Is between Nc. Wright and
Mr.. Loucheim and will be decided Ia
court. Mr. Wright denies that there
are any claims In the hands Of Consts BILE
Windlsh against either the old frm or
the new corporation.
Evening journal., 1895-12-31
NO NEWS FROM THE BAIRD.

PIucky Captain Booys Was Bringing His
Vessel Iuto the Delaware with Two
Masts Gone
II Is reported that nothing late has
been learned concerning the three
masted schooner David Baird. which
sailed from Charleston on the 22d inst 3.
for Philsdelphia, and wblch was passed
on Saturday forty miles southeast OF
Winter Quarter LIghtship, New Jersey
coast, with her main and mlzzsn masts
gone
She was passed by the stefmsr Onsdia,
Captain Chichester. nov at New York,
from Wilmington, N O.. and at the time
Of -Epeaking the Baird was running
under foresail and jb The B drd's com
mandsr. Captain Robert T. Booye. who
Is the managing owner OF the vessel,
only asksd to be reported.
Part ownership Of the Baird which
was formerly called the Lueinds J
Potter, and which halls from Somers
Point, N. J Is held by Phlladelphians
She Is Of SO tons register aud was built
In Bath, Maine, about thirteen years ago
Evening journal., 1895-12-31
IMPORTANT RAILROAD WORK.
Large Force OF Men Began straiEhteninE
Oot the p. w. 3 b. Tracks Between New
ark and EIkton.

Got the r., W. " u. TRACKS Between new
ark and EIkton.
Work was begun by large force OF
men at Elkton, Md this morning on the
line Of the railroad from the iron bridge
east of Ekton to Iron Hill station. a
distance OF three miles About twenty
Eve men have up to this time been
engaged In cutting the trees and bushes
down and otherwise clearing the way,
which Is now about open.
A large eating and sleeping shanty hss
been built about the place, giving IL the
appei rance Of a small settlement A side
track Is now being constructed to be used
In the work OF grading
Drake q StrattoD, the contractors, now
have at the station here two large full.
gauge engines and about thirty cars,
which will be used In the work The
contract calls for the work to be COM
pleted by May 81 next The heavy reverse
curves of the hill will be taken out
A survey is now being made at Bacon
Hill looking towards the straightening g
of the tracks there as at Iron Hill. II, ere
is a heavy reverse curve on the northeast
side Of the hill which 1t is the intention
OF the company to strsighten. The
railroad company also Intends to place at
this point a wrecking crew, which will
give employment to number Of men at
E,kton
Evening journal., 1895-12-31
HgLU FOR THE U. S. COUaY.
The Captain and Mates Of the Horsa VIII
Have Co stand Trial for Alleged Viola
tion OF the Neutrality Laws.


Have Co stand Trial for Alleged Viola
tion of tho Neutrality Laws.
Captain ]. H. Wlborg and Mates Jeus
P Peterson and II Johnansen, Of the
Danish steamer Horsa, we're given n
hearing before United States Commits
sioner Bsll In Philadelphia yesterday on a
charge OF aiding party Of Cuban
Insurgents TO land on that island. and
thus violating the neutrality laws
United States Attorneys Ingham and
Merritt represented the government and
w. 4 Ker, assistant district attorney,
and owner Of the Horsa, LAurada and
Leon. took care OF the men
The summing up by Captain Kerr vas
a mastery one. Among other things he
said -
1T Is said that these men are
guilty Of carrying arms and men TO help
Cuba against Spain, aud It is claimed
that Spain is a friendly monarchy.
Now, l contend that the United States
cannot be friendly towards any mon
nrchioal form Of government There Is
no law to prevent captain from carry
ing passengers on his ship. and the
passengers have perfect right TO carry
arms II they want TO In view OF ;he
testimony Of the Spanish hlrellugs,
which is all the testimony you have TO
guide you In this case, ask you to dis
charge these men
Then, addressing Commissioner Bell.
be said: you will excuse me for grow
ing warm In thi. case. but II Captain
Wiborg and his people carried men and
arms TO Cuba should be proud 10 know
them II they did 80 they eught to be
crowned with lsurels and not arralgned
before you rs criminals You can't
convict these men, you cont get jury
to convict them Nov, colonel. appeal
TO yon As an old soldier to discharge
these men. Lat them 60, aud as you
walk up the streat this afternoon the
people will take of their hats 10 you
Commissioner Ball replied that Revised
Statute No 2S6 OF the United States law
made 1t an ohsnse fer any person or
persons to ht ou5 or prepare. or aid in
transporting an armed expedition against
any government with which the United
States is At peace, and that In view OF
the vast amount Of oorroborative testi-
mony submitted he would hold the m "a
to await the action of the Federal grand
Jury, which will meet In February In
view Of al the facts he fixed the captain q
bail at 81 800 The two mates were
required to furnish 81, 500 bail each
Afterwards. however. the bail was
reduced to 81 500 for the captain aud
81 900 each for the mates.
Evening journal., 1895-12-31
Rnnn Fnnrarnr Ratnrns.

The steamer City Of Paris which ar.
rived In New York on Saturday. De
cember 2l, brought as passenger Rene
j Fougersy, formerly the lessee OF Union
Park, ana who has been for some time
in Europe A few days ago some Of bis
friends here received word 10 meet him
in Philsdslphis, and as a result. It is
understood conferences was held there
on Saturday, the import of which they
decline to make public l. is under
stood, however, ihst Mr. Fougersy in
tends TO go into the brlstle business in
Jersey City. aud is desirous OF arranging
matters. in Wilmington. so that ne can
retHrn and 60 into business here.
Evening journal., 1895-12-31
Auue Bayard Foard's Diary.

Clerk OF the Peace Foard has come
into possession Of diary written by HE
grandmother. Anne Bsyard Foard, who
was 0t one time a prominent figure in the
social life of Bohemia Manor It's entries
run back to 1918. at which time sn entry
elbows, corn was selling at 55 cents q
bushel The diary has been badly
mutilated, the compiler Of the
History OF Bohemia Manor" hav.
having torn many pages from 1t in hi.
work Of compilation Mr. FoaTd will
endeavor TO recover these psges aud have
the valuable book properly bound.
Evening journal., 1895-12-31

in wstoh-niRht servIces-AII-day Meet
ing at the Sunday Breakfast Assooia-
tion-The Oolored Peoples Big CeIsbra-
tion
While Wilmington has no public
celebration or rather insane demonstra.
tion in the streets by so-called New
Years shooters" yet the old year will be
appropriately ushered out and the New
Year welcomed tonight
Many OF the churches, particularly
those Of the Methodist denomination. will
hold watch meetings These will begin
about 10 o'clock. and continue until after
midnight, welcoming the New Year with
praise and prayer Several Of the
churches have arranged excellent services
OF special nature
AIl-day Service Began This Morning
An l-dsy meeting to last until the
close Of 1895, began this morniug At 10 30
o'clock at the rooms of the Sunday
Breakfast Association. The preliminary
services were conducted by j R. Tatnall
and addresses were made by several
visitors The worshIppers-priuclpally
workingmen on night duty, sang with
much split and worshipped devoutly
This afternoons service will oe con
Quoted by Rev @ q. Sullivan, formerly
of Asbury Church Tonight the nesting
will be continued and several pro minent
evangellstic workers will particip ate.
The Scott watch Meeting.
At Scott NJ. K. Church Rev. Robert
Watt has arranged a program which he
intends as a surprise and therefore with
holds the names Of the speakers until
this evening There will bs three sd q
dresses-on one representing the old year
from a standpoint Of youth; the second
from middle life; and the third from old
sge-all Of which will be delivered Shy
local men.
Watch night services will be held in
Grace Church beginning te-night at 10
o'clock A short sermon By the minister
will be followed by brief testimony
meeting and the quiet vigil will close the
year. A large attendance Is expected
The Emancipation Celebration
Colored citizens Of Delaware and
vicinity will unite In a grand celebration
OF the emancipation OF slavery In the
United States-its thirty-third anniver-
sary-to morrow. A sermon will be
preached in Bethel A M. e Church at
10 30 m by the pastor, Rev. n ID
Temple. In the afternoon, services will
be held In the A . NJ. P Church, and
q graud mass meeting will be held Ia the
evening In Ezlon NJ Z Church. at which
time the emancipation proclaim alton
will be read by Miss Gertrude Bald win
The audience will be addressed by Rev.
j. Embry, ID D., Of Pennsylvania
publisher Of the Christian Recorder. and
Professor w c Jason, A N president
of the State College for Colored Students
OF Dover, Delaware. The Douglass
Memorial Hymn, composed by P. s
Blake. will be sung in the evening by the
whole audience
Evening journal., 1895-12-31
News About Two nTInIstere.

Rev w. F. Lewis mas sailed from
England to return to his pulpit Ht
Rodney Street Presbyterian Church. this
city
Rev. B. Mseser Is still considering
his very hsttering call to Worcester,
Mass Meantlme the Second Baptist
Church has urged him, unanimously, to
remain as it, pastor. Mr. Meeser is very
comfortably situated and his work meets
with the hearty corporation OF his con.
gregstion.
Evening journal., 1895-12-31
The Trelfth Acoonnt

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 81 The twelfth
account of Clara J. Heyland, David
Weatherly, Jr.. John @ Bollitt and John
B Gsst, executors and trustees Of the
estate Of Alfred d Jessup, deceased, has
been adjudicated by Judge Hanna in the
Orphans Court. The account comprised
the receipts and expenditures and pay
ments since the last account filed in
November, 1894 Various sums Of income
were distributed and the balance Of
principal, 81, Os3 434 81, was directed 10
be held 10 carry out the purposes Of Mr..
Jessups will
Evening journal., 1895-12-31
ONLY A BREATH OF LIBERTY.
John Mcguire Gets Out Of jail and Goes
Back Inside of Few Hours-other
Municipal Court Gases.

John Mcguire Gets Out OF jail and Goes
Back Inside Of Few Hours-Other
Municipal Court Gases.
Officer Scott had two candidates to
present at the diurnal session Of NUM-
clpal Court this morning One Of them
John Mcguire was released from New
Castle jail yesterday morning and
proceeded at once 10 get full The officer
found him about 10 o'clock last night
trying TO eluce large detachment OF
green snakes. purple Holsters aud
magenta spiders. John was making
good hesdway up Market street, bare
headed and barefooted, when Scott
steered him to place OF safety behind
the bars This morning be got 50 and
costs. aud for the next forty days will 70
where snakes cannot bite him
The other victim ,s Peter Smith who
was arrested Rt Froi aud Washington
streets very drunk He wanted Judge
Ball to send him to the almshouse but
his honor could not ses why the taxpay
ers should be obliged 60 keep him In a
home, and fixed the dne at / aud costs
Special Officer Smith met John Keogh
at the p, w. & depot Johu was
drunk and ugly aud when ordered out
went for the officer and tore of his star.
He wss fned SO and costs
officer Shields noticed Frank Keegan
In the depot last evening very drunk,
and ordered him away Two hours later
She man was found lying by an Off 50
door on the second hjor OF the depot.
asleep aud he was then arrested. Frank
Ia sailor aud WAS on his way TO Din his
ship. aud as he expressed desire to get
away ss quickly as possible he was
allowed TO 30 on payment OF the costs
He formerly lived Ia Nav Castle aud was
not nnLlnn Al-arl all. L. Lo1. nrra.L.A
Evening journal., 1895-12-31
Tronble Wlth FIre in a store.

Fire broke out last night in a trim
ming store kept by Mrs. Wilson at
Thirteenth and Clsymont streets, but
WAS promptly put out by Ninth ward
citizens who rushed ia aud beat
down the flames The Christmas
trimmings Ia front window
we're ignited. In extiuguIshing the
hsmss the gas fixtures were broken of
and gas from the pipes burned for some
time but by turning OF the meter
regulator. this was remedied. No box
alarm WAS necessary.
Evening journal., 1895-12-31
FURY OF A MORNING HlHD.

Came with rerinio Force aud Brought
with Il a Long-iooked-for Cold Snap.
Awnings and Signs Wrecked
After fortnight Of lamb-llke weather,
a change came during the early hours Of
to day, ushered 10 by q terrific wind
storm and the mercury now stands
below the free zlng point while prospects
point to a hight OF real Ice making.
One OF the frst gusts Of wind came at
20 and demolished the awning In front
OF Robinson's banking house lifting bath
awning and iron supports up TO the level
OF the second story window was
broken at Third and Market streets
Both Market and Third street bridges
became troublesome In the violence OF the
storm ard II was with great difficulty
that either draw Was manipulated The
same difficulty was experienced by the
railroad gatemen who had TO contend
continually with a wind pressure that
was almost Irresistible.
"Clesr aud decidedly COLDER" Is the
prophecy Of the clerk OF the weather,
who adds that snow may be expected In
some re gions TO morrow
Evening journal., 1895-12-31
on nurnlnr Looomotlves For Russia.

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 31.-Tho British
steamer Turret Bay has sailed from Port
Richmond with cargo Of 90 oil burning
locomotives, built by the Baldwin Loco
motive works for the Russian govern
ment. Tho engines weigh % tons each
and are built with special flreboxes for
burning petroleum instead OF coal Tho
oil Is supplied from the tenders, which
carries a large oil tank, with place for wa
ter and coal They are designed for both
freight and passenger service on the trans
Caucasian railroad
Evening journal., 1895-12-31
CITY NEWS IN BRIEF.

Julian B. Robinson withdrew from the
firm OF O. r.. Thomas a Co. too day, after an
association Of twenty y-seveu years
After adopting resolutions Of regret oon-
cerning the death Of Commltteeman John W.
ward. the Republican First district Commit
tee at a meeting last evening elected Isaac Il.
BrOwn 70 illl the vacancy
Homer Barry will not issue = city direc-
tory for 1896.
"A large gas stove Is being put IA the rear
Office Of the Department of Elections.
-Wilmington friends Of George Hindall. OF
Newport, have been infoi m q that ho Is sur
fering With apQendiclte.
Evening journal., 1895-12-31
rhe narard LerIon EIse.s.

The Bsyard Legion held its annual
meeting last evening 1t which the
following officers were elected: Preai-
dent, William B. Norton; FIRST vice.
president, Daniel O'Neill; second vice.
president, N Smeliz; financial score
tary, Walt A. McEvilly; treasurer, w.
o Prcshl5 i recording sscretarY 7. NJ.
Lowe; mAIshal. Martin H Cooney; SER
gesnt at arms. Thomas Holland executive
COMMITTEES, Harry aoobs. Joseph Hinger,
NJ Fl Oooney.W W. O Proehl, Samuel Hin
ger; board Of governors. Thomas Holland,
S Binger, John Dunbar, Harry Jacobs.
w B. Norton, Walter A. McEvilly and
T. M Lowe.
Evening journal., 1895-12-31
MothOdlst PrOtostant ohristmas Festiyai

The Sunday school Of the First NJ. P.
Church OF Seventh street. near Walnut,
held its Christmas entertainment last
evening Desplte the inclement weather
a good sudlencs was In attendance The
exercises consisted OF singing and speak
ing BY the school. and much credit ls due
the scholars for the pleasant manner In
which they entertained the audience.
The music, under the direction Of Miss
Fannie Taylor. assisted by Mrs Fannie
Woodrow and Mrs q ] Smith. consisted
Of anthems. solos, quartets AMI motion
songs at the close OF the exercises
Miss Fannis Taylor In a neat and appro
pirate address presented to Rev. Mr.
Smith aud wife two handsome crAyon
portrAIts from the school.
Evening journal., 1895-12-31
VINO own. the oandrant 2

A few days ago a man entered the
store OF Samuel Hochheimer. No. ia
Market street, and offered for sale a
ships quadrant, In good working order
Mr.. Hcchheimer suspected that the
instrument was stolen and declined to
buy It, when the man skipped out, leav
ing the qlaorAnt behind After waiting
for some time he took 1t to the police
station and turned It over TO Chief Dolsn
The owner "a now In demand.
Evening journal., 1895-12-31
Hare,a Como Fo1 Hnnt

Joseph Quigley, Of the Hare's Corner
Hotel, will release fox on New Years
Day at II o'clock Mr. Qllgley has secured
fine specimen OF Rsynard and invites
all his friends and patrons to be In at the
death. This Is one Of the most exhilirat.
ing sports and those who have never
participated in = fox hunt should not
miss this opportunity.
Evening journal., 1895-12-31
ehook a stona mann

Joseph Husbands, Of Brandywine hun
dred. came to town this morning He
reports that the heavy wind OF last
evening blew down many telegraph and
telephone poles In that hundred While
in his stone barn at o'clock this
morning the building was shaken so
violently that for a time he feared that
1t 6ould 60 altogether or be unroofed.
Evening journal., 1895-12-31
Il nnnvnntInn In Mo-

General James H. Wilson. chairman Of
the Republican State Central Committee
has received 3 call from Hon. Thomas
II Carter, chairman Of the Republican
National Committee, for a National Con.
vention to be held at St. Louis, on Tues
day, June 10 Delaware will be represented
by SIX delegates. Delegates 10 State
Convention TO nsms them " III be elected
on Saturday. May or 9 and the conven
tl0n held on the succeeding Tuesday.
Evening journal., 1895-12-31
FINAL conference ON Thursday.

on Thursday. and the probability is that
It will be the final one prior to sending
the briefs and argument to the printer.
In all likelihood Professor Moore, ex
Chancellor Wolcott. Secretary OF State
Whiteman and Mr.. Kurtz will 70 tC
Washington next week.
Evening journal., 1895-12-31
The Court Honse Revival.

At the close Of business yesterday the
books OF Prothonotsry Woolley showed
revival of thirty eight judgments by
amicable action, and entry OF
thirty-tWo suits on old iudg.
ments upon which amlcablo sction
conld not be obtained Only six
Ia Eyers went to the bench In the beat Of
revival this morning. but there may be q
renewal OF fervor this afternoon.
Evening journal., 1895-12-31
win The nitv Fnthn-..

Owing to the fact that New Yeare Day
falls on Wednesday the CITY Council
Committees Qill meet this evening. Tn,
caucus OF the Democratic members L
nominate city vaccine physieiBHs will b'
held either this evening" or to- morrow
night These officials are elected Thurs
day evening.
Evening journal., 1895-12-31
Alexander to Have = Hearing,

The hearing Of ihs charge OF felonious
assault made agalnst George Alexander,
colored, will be held this afternoon
before Magistrate Daley The victim
Mary EizibAth Harris, who is now at
the al Almshouse Is said to be rec overi n z
nlnMlv
Evening journal., 1895-12-31
nn.Ine.. FaIIure In prorIdence.

Providence, Dec. 8l.-Tho II. W. Ladd
company, one of the largest dry goods
firms in Providence, and Of which ex-Gov-
ernor Ladd is the head, has assigned 70
James W. Scott. The assets amount to
1854, 61a7s and the liabilities to S227,-
bSo n
Evening journal., 1895-12-31
ca.hIer md cash Gone.

BRooKFTELD Mass, Dec. 3l.-Hiram
p. Gerald, cashier OF the Brookfeld Saw
ings bank, has disappeared. 10 is beloved
he is a defaulter TO the amount Of between
$40, 900 and $4,000. and his disappear
ance strengthens this belief.
Evening journal., 1895-12-31
stsr 70 ths one. nnd ssttls.

The new register tags for the use Of
the poles IN the registration OF dogs
have oeen received and Secretary Simon
p Doherty will be open for business to-
morrow morning.
Evening journal., 1895-12-31
nIra. NnIlr AcauItted.

BARDsTowN, Ky, Dec. 8l.-Mrs. ]. W.
Nally was found not guilty Of the murder
Of Schoolteacher Frank Doherty. Doherty
attempted 10 assault Mrs. Nally in her
husbands absence, and she killed him.
Evening journal., 1895-12-31
candldate For League Presldent.

Boston, Dec. 8i.-Sterling Elliott will
Be- a candidate for the presidency OF the
League Of American Wheelmen, according
to an announcement made in league cir
nlns
Evening journal., 1895-12-31
Notice.

On account Of my outside publications
have decided not TO issue the Whining
ton City Directory fer 1896.
HOMER BARRY.
Evening journal., 1895-12-31
Day and Night Sessions OF Goldey Com
naercial aud Shorthand College

Resumed Thursday January 2nd Rooms
and office opsn daily and evenings for
visitors and the enrolment of new
students. Graduates aided to situations
Call or send for free catalogue Call and
see the colleges new book keeping
system, which now practically discards
the textbook, day and night.
Evening journal., 1895-12-31
Important Improvements Contemplated

Important Improvements Contemplated
Plans have been received By John A.
Lsngel from architect Hartman, Of Phil
adelphia for the erection of a new
brewing house, Office aud extension to
the Ice house at the Biyarlan brewery,
corner OF Fifth and Dupont. The ne '
buildings will cover the entire space on
Fifth street and on D1Pont street to the
stables. Mr.. Lsngel states his intention
OF beginning the work at as early date
as possible in order to have every thing
ready for occupancy before Fall. The
Improvements will cost In the nelghbor-
hood OF 425 600