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Evening journal., 1895-10-30
a no,,n Narrnu 800.

Little George Fox. the Jear old son
OF Undertaken William r Fox. OF No
100 East Seventh street. had a narrow
escape from serious injury and possibly
death yesterday afternoon. The boy, iu
compsny with companion, was PLAY Ing
With bis sled on King street. when the
horse attached to Cana Brothers delivery
wagon, which WAS passing, became fright
ened at filing piece OF paper and SHE'D.
The boy was knocked down aud run over.
de had on teavy overcoat. and this
fact, together with his falling immsdi
ately IN front OF his sled, undoubtedly
saved his life To dsy he is seemingly
as we'll as ever.
Evening journal., 1895-10-30
THsY GOT THERE ALL THE SANE.
An tn portant Addition to the Forces OF
the Cuban Patriots, Leaves the Delaware
River aud Lands Safely On the Island.

the Cuban Patriots, Leaves the Delaware
River aud Lands Safely On the Island.
Despite the denials SO assiduously made
by the parties interested, the Cubsn
expedition which left the Delaware
river October 20 was a reality, and word
that it landed safely on the east coast OF
Cuba October 20 has beUn re
ceivsd. There were 107 men In
the party aud they had 800 Win
chester rifles. 400, ,000 cartridges, 250
mschetes and ten boxes Of war material,
including large supply Of medicine.
Among the patriots are the following,
who are we'll known Carlos Manuel de
Cespedas, the only son Of the late
General Cespedes, first president OF the
Cuban provincial republic OF twenty
years ago Captain jose Lopez, Lieu
tenant Carlos E. Aguirrs, Juan Gross,
Enrique Molina, a dessrter from the
Spanish army; DR. SerAfn Martinez,
Mario Carrillo, son of the poet aud
writer; Don Isasc GARLIC O'FAr.
rill, Rlmlro Cespedes, Herman'o
Figueroia, Jose Sansbla, Wencsslao +.
Marin, Juan Bsutists Hernandez, Manuel
Bsrgues Pruna, late public prosecutor at
Santiago ds Cuba Ramon Arias. Luis Lo
PEI. Sabine Varela, Manuel RODRIGUEZ, z,
Juan Falcon. Juan Maritime, Pablo Torres,
SsveTinao Arguelles, Alberto Plochet,
Esteb0n Ullos, Mario Vicente, Leandro
L Vicente, Joseph E. T Garcia, Manuel
ATencibls, FloreDcio Simancas, AImlndo
Raggi, Julio Agusdo. Manuel Andreu,
Rateii Calas Martinez, Manuel Aloma
and Ricardo Nsraujo
Cespedes was born IN this country
twenty-five years ago, aud Is fluent
spesker of English, Spanish and French
and is thoroughly versed in military
tactics. The young mans father was
one Of the richest planters in Cuba at
the time of the first revolution, which
started in October, 1868. and lasted
until 1873 Before the outbreak Of the
revolution General de Cespsdes went TO
Madrid, where he studied law and was
admitted to the bar Later hs returned
to Cuba he owned over two hundred
slaves He practically started the
revolution by freeing his slaves, and,
placing himself at the head OF a small
army OF determined men, went into the
field against the Spanish Government.
A government was formed by the
revolutionists, aud he was elected the
/ first President of Cuba
In 1869 General de Cespsdes was
b. trayed by ono Of bis lieutenants, who
told the Spanish general where be was
hiding A detachment of soldiers was
sent to arrest him, and be WAS killed IL
the engagement which followed
After the death OF General do Csspede.
the Spanish government confscated his
property His family were permitted K
leave Cuba unmolested, and they came &
New York. Some years later they went
to Psris, where they spent most Of theii
time Mrs Csspedes, the widow, ant
her daughter are now living IN New
York
Evening journal., 1895-10-30
WHgN HE WILL STEP DOWS.
November 10 Is the Date Fixed for tho
CHANCELLOR Retirement TO Take Place.

November nc Is the Date Fixed for tho
chanceIIor's Retirement TO Take Place.
Chancellor Wolcott all leave the
bench on November l6 lie has spprlsed
the governor Of his intention and Mr.
Watson Is looking over the material in
the Geld with a view Of selecting his
successor
Mrs Wolcott came up the Delaware
road thls morning, being on her way TO
the Atlanta Exposition. In fpeaking Of
her husbands retirement from tbe
judiciary she also named November IS,
as the date
"Should the chancellor leave the bench
at that time ana John r Nicholson be
appointed 10 succeed him 10 viii make
tue speedy appointment OF an attorney
general Imperative" said member
Of the Now Castle county bar this morn
ing. FOR the Court Of General Ssssions
aud Court of OYER and Terminer wi /
meet on November is Two days would
give a new attorney general but little
time in which to famiiiarizs himself with
the W rk o the term"
Evening journal., 1895-10-30
ARB TRAINED BURSES NOW.

Commencenie Exercises of the Training
School OF the Homeopathic Hospital
Held in the New Century Club Building
Last Night.
Misses Charlotte Bosom. Sara McClaf-
ferty aud Anna B Hoffscker were
graduated as trained nurses st the
annual commencement exercises OF the
Homeopathic Hospital, held in the
auditorium OF the New Century Club last
night One nurse was detained by a
very i'll patleat, consequently only two
were present.
The stage was tastefully decorated
with foliage and blooming plants, and on
II we're seated students of the training
school in their hospital uniforms, the
physicians connected with the training
school and members OF the Board OF
Trustees Of the hospital
Mrs Howard l. Pyle, Miss Heck, Mr.
Currinder, Mr.. Eaton aud Miss Emma
Lore with John Craig as sccompauist
gave the musical portion Of the evening 3
program The annual report Of
the training school which showed
the school to be in good
condition was read by Miss Mary
White. superintendent Of the Homeo
graduates was smaller this year than
last. the report as read showed that more
work had been accomplished, and embod
led concise statement OF the results Of
the years work
The address to the graduates was
made by DR.. g. n Slaughter aud Profess
slr f Bats. NJ d Of Philadelphia
The diplomas were presented by
Charles w Pusey, the president of the
Board of Trustees OF the Homeopathic
Hospital. la presenting them Mr. Pusey
spoke briefly Of training school work.
There are In this ccuntry one hundred
ana forty eight TRAILING schools for
nurses. with total OF between 0C0 and
4 600 pupils. The managers OF Tho
Homeopathic Hospital in their charter
for the hospital very Wisely provided for
the ss'ablishmsnt of training school IL
connection with it, aud IL has proved
successful
The exercises concluded with the bsne
dic.ion by Rev e Barrett
Evening journal., 1895-10-30
a sneeIaI for peIawars Dar.

A special party will leave Delaware
avenue eta ion at 18p. m November
z. for Atlanta, via Washington ana the
southern railroad. stopping at Newark,
10 be Joined there BY several persons
Special cpeehss aad sleepsrs will be pro-
vided. Tickets will be $40, good for ten
days. Sleeping bsrths for two can be
secured for $4 additional. Bsrths may
be reserved on application to B. A. Nil
ler At Delaware avenue station About
twenty persons have already secured
bsrths The train will srrive ~ Atlanta
at 55 p m on November 8, In time foi
the Delsware Day exercises November 3
az the exposition. The special will bs
conducted personally by Mr. Miller.
Evening journal., 1895-10-30
FRACAS In A BILLIARD ROOM
IN WHICH THE HOTEL JENNINGS
HELP TAKE AN ACTIVE PART.

Frank Mcdonald and OompnniOn Kun
Afoui of CoIored Employees aud Get
Decidedly the Worst of 1.-THE Former
Laid Up for Repairs.
A fracBs occurred in the billiard room
Of the Hotel Jennings. yeBierdsy, as
result Of which two white fellows were
"done up" by colored men employed
there, and 10 which he two Caucasians
were rather severely dealt With.
The facts as learned are as follows:
Frank d. Mcdonald Is employed at the
Grand Opera House as photographer.
Esrly yesterday morning. In company
with a friend. stranger Ia the city, and
whose name cannot be learned he made
q tour Of the city, viewing the sights and In
cldentally gathering materials for liquid
poem Both suoes eded in their mission, and
when, Rt later hour, they entered the
hotel, they had 60 walk very carefully in
order to keep from spilling their cargo
They were quarrelsome ano 40 once
picked quarrel with Jsmis Crossley, a
colored enploye. who was standing Ia
fr-nt OF the bar getting change for some
money, Mcdonald and his companions
used a number OF offensive and foai
epithsts to Orossley and the other
colored help and not content vii h 5that
followed the men into the billiard room,
where Mcdonald struck ole OF the
colored men He was promptly knocks d
down with a cue aud then the Japs
sailed In aud did the pair,up
Mcdonald got the worst beating and in
addition TO a cut head was badly bruised
about the body ard arms. He was
taken to No 500 King street, the home
OF Mrs Sarah Stidham whose sister Is an
sttache OF the Opera House Manager
Baylls was infor ned of the croum
stance and as Mcdonald Is a poor
man, Mr. Baylis sent for DR. F. T.
Revalllet, physician for the P, w g. B.
R r Co attend him. The physician
found Mcdonald IN bad shape He was
semi unconscious aud ht first It was
feared that erysipelas would set IN. A
change for the bstter has now taken
place and the sufferer Is thought to be
on the road to recovery.
Mr. Jennings was not, present at the
time Of the fracss. but on learning Of it
made a thorough Investigation. The
c0lored men we're very reticont In the
matter and IL was impossible to learn
who was actively engaged in the row. II
was found however that Mcdonald and
his companion we're altogether In the
fault and that the colored men were
attacked without provocstion Nc.
Donald's companion called at the Hotel
Jennings later and apoliglzed for his
actions
Evening journal., 1895-10-30

tiss-Other Gases IN HTauicipai Court.
At the Sunday morning session Of the
Municipal Court two colored girls,
neither OF them over 10 years of age,
we're arraiRned on charge Of being
drunk and disorderly Their names we're
Clara Hicks and Mary Barrett. and tley
we're engaged in a row st Front and
Market streets Saturday night. Daring
the investigation 10 WAS developed that
thev had been In the saloon Of Charles
DsVallinger drinking A warrant was
In consequence sworn out, and this
morning Mr.. DeVallinger wss arrsigned
He waived hearing and gave bail for
appearance At the upper court on
charge OF selling liquor o minors
Another remarkably quick aud good
piece Of work was added TO he list last
evening About 10 o'clock telegram
was received from Elkton 10 the effect
that a horse attached TO dogcart had
been stolen by someone. while 10 was
standing on the main street in that city.
Officers GilinE aud Mc8aughin we're
put on the case, and shortly after 12
o'clock laat night got the team aud tho
thief Tue latter WAS John Toy, A young
man living IA this city Jast before
midnight he drove into tue livaiy stable
OF Harry Everson at No 4l9 French
street and put up the team. do tod
the livery man that it belonged TO him
and that he had driven from bis home a5
Kenneth square, and intendld d % sell the
entire on ht IN the morning As i1 was
then late be sali he would stey At the
stable and msk5 his bed ON a couple Of
ohairs
When Officer Gliliug woke him and
recogniz d him Az belonging IN the city,
he still claimed that the team Was his
and that he had driven IN from his
fathers farm at Ksnrett Square He
was p'aced under arrest however be
stuck TO bis story until placed In the
dock this morning, when be scknow
lodged 20 the officers that he hsd taken
/ the rig aud wanted 20 see II he could not
settle It with the owner The authorites
NJ Elkton we're notified and Toy held
until TO morrow morning TO permit them
to be present
Mary Clark, color,d woman with a
straw hst Of the vintage Of 1881. WAS
arrested by Oficar Rsinholiz on the
other side Of Eleventh street bridge in a
very drunken condition. She was using
very 'ill-famed" language sad the
ofn ser said that she had bssn drunk for
several days She denied the aceusatiou
but Judge Bal assessfd her So and costa.
Harry Meechan. while drunk tried to
STOP street car by oursing the motor
man Tnls was over Eleventh street
bridge and Odicsr Kelley gathered him
ln. judge Bali fned him &3 and cosss
Iohu White, col0red. WIS vh1rRed
With stealing pair Of shoes valued nt S
from Antoine Sspiro The shoes wero
found Ia Johns possession He claimed
he bought them from hobo named
William Powell but Judge Bali thought
the cass Was one for ths grand jury
aud held him In $500 bail
Thomas n Baker. while on his way
home from an evenings sujoymeni
during which be had locked not
wisely, but too we'll on tbs
ruby, made mistake IN
his residence aud got into the wrong
house Park Guard McGilion OF the
Eighth Street Park was called md placed
the young man unoer arrest. H. vii be
lexamiucd thls evening
Evening journal., 1895-10-30
HASOHS HELD 4 LODGE OF SORROW.
Bishop Coleman Made An Eloquent Ad-
dress, Taking as His subject "Lifo" aud
Referring to Masonry.

Bishop Coleman Made AN Eloquent Ad-
dress, Taking as his Subject "Lifo" aud
Referring to Masonry.
Bishop Coleman was the orator Of the
evening st toe drst Public Lodge Of
Sorrow ever heid-in Philadelphi, a in the
Academy OF Music last night, under the
supplies Of the Philadelphia Con, istory,
Thl,ty-third Degree Mssons. in com
memorAtion Of the dead OF that body Of
the order. It was also the drst time 10
the history Of Freemasonry In this city
that such "a ceremony was held out
Of the Temple, aud tho drst time that
womon were permitted to be present
Every seat In the Academy WAS 6lled
by o'clock. when the doors we're closed,
SO that there should be no Interruption.
The ceremonies were deeply impressive
Shortly before o'clock the orchestra,
under the leadership OF Henry Fobling,
third degree, performed the funeral
march. by Chopin At It's conclusion
the curtain was raised and presented
the ce,oration OF tue stage. Drapery
composed OF black, white and purple
hung from the top back and sides In
the centre OF the sCege was a cttafa' q ne
drspea 10 purple. upon which reposed q
coffin, surrounded by white flowers.
The members OF the Conslstory, pre-
csded by a robed choir singing n pro
ces slonDi hymn, marched on the stage
and took seats on the left OF IN,
catafalque, while the choir was seated OF
the rignc.
The choir sang "rhe Lord Is Ny Shep
herd, followed by prayer and an nnthen
by the choir.
After other ceremony, began the beau
tiiul service OF exiinguishing the thre,
lights surrounding the coiiiu, the Master
Senior and Junior Wardens taking part
After the lights we're extinguisneu th'
secretary called the roll Of the hity sever
deceased brothers OF the Oonsistory, anS
also the names OF the nine decea e,
brothers Of the supreme Council, thirty
third degree
The concluding feature Of the lodg,
was the eulogy, pronounced by r. Rev
Leighton Cole man, d. d LII d.. Bishop o
Delaware, who made Rn eloquent Gd
dress, taking for his subj sct Life. an'
referring TO Masonry After the singing o
the hymn Nearer Ny God 20 Thee" b.
the entire audiences the closing cers
monies OF the lodge took place
Evening journal., 1895-10-30
Little BusInesa Before Street Directors.

Little Business Before street Directors.
At the meeting OF the Street and Sewer
Com mission last night. he weekly pay
roll amounting TO 1897 Go, and the
monthly pay rolls Of $595 and $599 were
ordered paid The tressurer's balances
was reported to bs 500. Sl8 10, and
reported having received s 436 from
the city auditor, The secretary's collec
tons amounted to $5631 10 The meeting
vas Sdj burned to this evening The
directors determined 10 enforce the law
against al persons who tear M the
streets without having permit Several
plumbers have opened the streets and
tben.secured the permit to do the work. This
is contrary to the city ordinance govern
Ing the matter Dsain layers ine is $25
and others not more than $50
Evening journal., 1895-10-30
RED MEMS AFFAIRS.
Great Council of Braves in An
nual Session.
OVER TwENTY-FIvs HUNDRED MEN

10 Delaware Belong to tho Improved
Order OF Red nIen-spent Over $40, 1000
Last Year in FUNERALS and Sick Bens G..
Nineteen Members Died During tho
Year.
As In all state meetings OF the In
proved Order Of Red Men, there Is
special interest IN the annual session TO.
tight OF the Grand Council Of Delaware
In Red Mems Hall day.
Great Saohem William Il. Colbourne
will report to night. In his statement
to the Council he says:
As Great Sachem. entrusted with the
cares and responsibilities Of the Great
Reservation Of Delaware II 20 my
earnest, heartfelt desire to maintain,
exalt and extend the influence Of the
beloved Order Of Improved Red Men
The various trlbss ia their resptc
tive hunting grounds have become
part and parcel OF public enterprise. and
their Influence Is Impressed indelibly
upon aud closely interviewer with the
affairs OF the pale fsos world Let us
then with united effort strengthen aud
extend the bonds Of our beloved fra
ternity the lisld is large and the possl.
billties great To that end. as great
sachem, I would suggest that each tribe
adopt efficient measures 10 bring iis
braves into a closer contact With each
other. aud It's tribal name and member
ship brought more coneplouously before
the pale faces Of their own Immediate
hunting grounds
This Ective officers OF the Red Mems
Great Council OF Delaware are: Grand
prophet, Joseph Pyle. Wilmington
great sschem, William II Coulhourn,
Seaford; great senior sycamore, l. A
Zsbley, Wilmington; grand junior
ssgsmors, Eli n White, WHIT, s.
Vile; great chief Of records,
Thomas n. H. Messenger. Wilmington
great keeper OF wampum. Harry V.
Eason. Wilmington; great sannap. James
Hargis, Wilmington; great Meshirewe
w. Al Prouse, Magnolia; great guard OF
wigwsm, John II. Olnger. Wilmingtoa
great guard OF forrest, j B. Phillips
Williamsville.
Condition of the order Here.
Great Chief Of Records I. H h. Mes
singer reports upon the condition Of th,
order about as follows:
Evening journal., 1895-10-30
Y. NJ. @. A. Reception

A reception to membars OF the Young
Women's Christian Association and their
friends will be held at association head
quarters on West street, o. Monday
night, Novembsr4 A pleasant. informal
time will te spent and reffeshmeats will
Do served
Evening journal., 1895-10-30
ITS COMPLIMENTARY RECITAL.
Members Of the Wilmington Opera Club
Wnl Entertain Their Friends &C Their
Room Tomorrow slight.

The management OF the Wilmington
Opera,Club will tend TO it's friends a com
plimentary recital to morrow evening.
st It's rooms, ia the Builders Exchange
The object is not one alone OF mere
pleasure but afiording an opportunity for
the action master of the club to be made
sonversant with the talent available At
the clubs command. a pleasant time Is
looked fer and the tickets for the same
have been eagerly sought. The follow
ing will BE- the accompsniests for the
evening;
Mrs. s. w. Merrihew. Miss lola
Chalfant. Miss Bertha Elliott. Miss
Annie Richardson, Miss May Welde.
Miss Grace Reese, Miss Annie MiRgett,
Miss Parker and Miss Mary d Bonner.
The progrem will be az follows:
braid the Raven Hair. ..............Mlka M kado
Chorus of Ladies'.
Baritone solo, Three Fishers" ."........P Persons
II. b. Harrison.
Plano solo. "Gaiety Of Heart" "..........s Smith
Mics Annie Miggett.
Duet, "The Fishers '............-... CO bussi
Miss Bessie Welde. Miss Cora iaggarl,
Tenor solo, 20 Loving Heart Trust On."
J. Newman Davis
r ute solo, March. Merry Wal" "..... Strauss
Victor h. Pyle.
Recitation, TASK Mamma"
Miss Fannie Gallagher
Soprano solo, 20 Foolish Heart"
from opera Magic Kiss
Miss Mabel Parker.
Address by the president. William 5. Hllles
PART ii.
Bass solo, pauline. m................. Hay wood
John W. Mcdee.
Soprano solo. twill he. .s.......... hlanCnl
Miss May Whann.
Violin solo. Spanish values. aosey
Miss Lulu Elliott.
ContraltO solo. Loves Request. keichardt
Miss Bertha Chaltant
Tenor solo "Cujus Amman" ,"-.--... kossini
Jose Featherstone.
Recitation, lhs NagabOnda," ..... IrObridEe
DR.. W A. Porter.
Chorus by Club.
Finale second act.....................M Mikado
Evening journal., 1895-10-30
rIed VVflhout a PhvslcInn.

John Burke. colored, living at No SO
King street, died suddenly this morning
THE msn was taken sick several days
ago and, Il Is believed, had not the
money TO employ physician or nurse
Coroner Stidham and Deputy Coroner
Chandler took the body to Fsrnhurst for
interment after giving a csrtihcats
according to the facts.
Evening journal., 1895-10-30
That Crampsd Finger movement Removed

Aud free rapid writing quickly
taught you at 6oldey College, Eighth
aud Mar ket streets. by the great pro.
fessional penman there. No books used.
$4 a month. night or DAY No extra
charge at night for Book keeping t5T
tho wonderful new method) Banking,
Arithmetic. Latter Writing, Spelling. etc
Trial lessons free. Begin any day or uight,
Evening journal., 1895-10-30
oara. PIarsa a. oorrapllon Hall.

Chairman Bach is sending out cards to
The faithful advising them TO pay their
taxes and TO send the numbers and dates
OF their receipts to Republican First
District Committee There Is one
sentence In the sppesl that is character
istic OF its father: This assessment act
is intended to catch you mapping and
thus disfrenchiee you"
Evening journal., 1895-10-30
clTY NEws N saIsF.

The Teachers s'cialion CT New Castle
couutf v iil meet at The Y ". .. a buid ding
this city, Saturday. November ? 81 o'clock,
p. M.
The Ladies' Aid Society OF Wesley II. T.
Church hiss bought a handsome neE 1ru- sells
carpet for the pagsonage Of that chQr ID.
Register of Wills Cooch mas granted
letters tesianentary npou the estate or VIII
lam G.. Web1. lsie OF st. 1l0rse5 hundred,
to Henry Cl1aver.
Evening journal., 1895-10-30
THERE was no CLAYTON CONFERENCE
General Hart Went 10 Dover and Con-
iiferred with the Governor, Relative to
the Atlanta Trip.

the Atlanta Trip.
A statement was published 10 en- after
noon paper yesterday 70 the effect that
Governor Watson's staff met at Clayton
to perfect arrangements fer the Atlanta
trip lt WAS untrue
An EVENING JOURNAL reporter called
upon Adiutsnt General Hart this morn
ing and asked him II such meeting was
held
If It was know nothing about it, he
replied Il went to Dover TO confer with
Governor Watson relative to the matter,
and found that the arrangements were
practically made. The staff will leave
on November 6, at z Al p. N. and we
shall arrive In Atlanta at so p N. next
day. The Markham has been liked upon
as headquarters There may be some
slight change in the time of our dspar
fure
Evening journal., 1895-10-30
The weather.

In the Middle States and New England to-
daV clear. sli2htly CO.der weather and fresh
aud light westerly 10 uorihWeaieriy winds
will prevail. with general fIcsis. ol Ihura-
dtty IN both OF these sections. tIEutly
warmer fair weather win prevail, viih fresh
westerly and southwesteriy winds. shifting 20
uortheas eIly. and probably folloael by r-iu
section at night; and on Friday. partly
cloudy weather. with slight TENT erAturc
changes, possibly followed hy general rains.
with the approach OF q storm from the outh-
west.
Evening journal., 1895-10-30
Rsvivals at wesley Church.

There wss a powerful meeting at
Wesley NJ e Church last night Seven
penitents bowed at the altar and three
we're converted Dr. Hnlburd, of Grace
Church, will preach at Wesley to morrow
rtfuhk
Evening journal., 1895-10-30
Given Away.

Come aud bring your friends aud get
ore Of our souvenirs Given 10 all pur
chasers Saturday. November Grand
Union Tea Co go King street.
Evening journal., 1895-10-30
company T's New captain

when at Dover yesterday Governor
Watson ratified the selection Of snd
issued a commission to the new captain
Of Company I. OF Laurel
Evening journal., 1895-10-30

Tonight at 8 o'clock the Great Council
will convene m executive session and
will elect grand officers for the ensuing
year The new great sschem may be L.
A zsbley, Of this city, who has been
highly recommended for that prominent
pcsition.