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Evening journal., 1895-10-24
NeIrhharInr woman sarsarl.is.

OxFORD. Oot. "a The annual Con
vention Of the Chester C,unty Equal
Suffrage Association will be held In
oxford next Saturday The president.
Mrs Hannah p Baker. OF West Chester.
will preside Rev d r. Sherry, Of oxford
Msthodlst Episcopal Church, will make
tue address OF welcome. Professor + II.
Green, OF West Chester. responding
During the forenoon the president will
make an address The afternoon ad
dresses will be delivered by Mrs NJ A.
Kemp Hoadiey, Of Swarthmore. aud
Judge w. N Ashman. OF Philadelohis.
The towns IN Chester county having
suiffaee socletiss are West Chester Ken
nett Square. Rassellvlle. West Grove
and oxford
Evening journal., 1895-10-24
HEW MINISTER TO ARRIVE.

DIR. Gates VIII Reach Wilmington To-
morrow Night and Asbury Parsonage
Is Being Prepared for His Arrival.
Women of Asbury M e Church have
set about industiiously renovsting the
parsonage before the arrival Of Rev DR..
Gates, the new pastor who has been
transferred here in exchange for Rev.
John H Howard d. d All the carpets
of the parsonage have been torn up and
sent to the cleaners. while the worR Of
interior improvement, adjusting articles
here and there about the place. and
cleaning 1t throughout is being hurried
through
Dr. Gates will arrive here late to-
morrow night from Totte aville. Staten
Island BE leaves the same church to
which Mr.. Howard was transferred Dr.
Gates will conduct the Sunday services
as pastor Of the church, his intention
being to present himself before the
off, eiRl board meeting on Saturday night
ready to assume his new duties at once.
AS far as is now known. the family Of
DR. Gates will not remove to Whining
ton until the latter part OF next week,
and this will give ample Tins for the
renovation Of the parsonage.
Evening journal., 1895-10-24
sIIrer HeId for TrIal.

A Media special says; John A. slvey,
who Is charged with larceny aud
embt zzleinent. in robbing the safe at
Chadd's Ford Station. on the Baltimore
C-ntral Riilroad while employed d there
as agent OF the railroad company, and
also OF Adams Express Company, was
given a hearing on the charges yesterday
before Justics Henry Green. The
Fidelity Trust Company, which was
security for Sivsy. Is prosecuting the
case Lincoln ID Eyre appeared for the
prosecution. and " Gilpin Robinson
defended Silvey. The evidence against
Sllvey so far is entirely circumstsntial.
Justice Green reviewed the evidence aud
ssid he could not take the responsibility
Of deciding IL. although he admitted the
case was weak he held Silvey 10 $500
bail for tIih at the Deoember Court
Evening journal., 1895-10-24
PEAC9 on EARTH and GOOD WILL
Is the Motto OF Those who Met in Con-
ference At the Friends school Last Even
ing-No Definite Action Taken.

IL the Motto OF Those who Met I'm Con-
ference At tho Friends school Last Even
ing-No Definite Action Taken.
The peace conference held In the
Friends School last evening vas largely
attended. Rev. w. w. Campbell poted
as chairman, and George w. Roberts
secretary The former stated that the
meeting WAS the outcome Of one he'd
some time age. at which President Love
OF the Peace Union spoke aud that It's
object was to do s,mething to call to
the national authorities the thought
and wish Of the lovers Of peace
The speaker referred to the troubles
between Spain and Cuba. and England
and Ventznela. and the possible EN-
broilment Of the United States In the
disputes, and said that IL was the duty
OF the lovers Of peace TO confer about
aud arrange, II possible, some peaceable
means OF settling the difficulties A
preamble and resolutions were read,
which will be endorsed a. a future
meeting and then gent to President
Cleveland
David Ferris reconnted the work Of
the Universal Peace Union. he said that
since 1860 Il had been largely instru
ilNAAhA IA nNNAAAnk WaA Nn nUJuN rlANN
cases. He referred to tho meeting held In
the Grand Opera House TO express
81 mpsthy with Cubs He criticised the
speeches made and expressed bis regrets
that ministers OF the gospsl Of peace
should be spologists Or advocates Of
war
Howell s. England spoke OF the
propriety Of org inzing a branch OF the
Universal Pesce Union and moved the
appointment Of a committee Of Eve with
that object IN view Several other
persons spoke. the trend Of their remarks
being a desire for more direct aud
positive effort towards peace than that
proposed by the Universal Peace Union
The following committee was named
to arrange for snoth,r meeting Rev.
w. W. Campbell, Mrs. Anthony DeSoto,
Mrs Annie O. Mcguire. David Ferris and
howell S England, after which the
meeting adjourned subjsc TO the call Of
the chairman.
Evening journal., 1895-10-24
THOUGHT he WAS HOODOOED
MET A VICTIM OF sTRABlSMus
AND LOOKED FOR SIX MONTHS.

He Got on with Much Lighter Punish
ment Howsver-An Alleged Gaming
Resort RaIded BS the Police and the
Keeper Held for Trial-Other Cases
Heard In Municipal Court This Morning
There were but Eve prisoners In the
dock this morning when the veteran
Billy Heal made his obeisance to the
Judge and lntoned the opsniDg anthem,
and only one OF them was colorod He
was boy about 10 years Of age by the
name Of Clarence Hawkins. and hailed
from Pigeon Run, back Of Bear station.
He was black as ebony. with very white
and prominent teeth, eyes that crossed
at an alarmingly sharp angle, aud
showed q general carelessness as 10 what
was done with him or what he was
cnarged with
When he entered the dock, Frank
Fitzpatrick who was charged with beg
ging, took one look At the urchln aud
then with a shrug OF his shoulders spat
over his left arm for luck, and
remarked: Great Cenri I'm hoo
dooed. Now I'll get six months He
didn't though He was accused by
Officer j. H Massey with begging from
houses on Delaware avenue, = charge
which he Indignantly denied He said
be hadn't bsen 10 j ali since January, and
had but Just returned from Dover He
got of with 81 and costs
Hawkins. the colored boy. was given q
bad name by Agent Frank Stout. who
thought he should by rights be sent to
some reform institution. be WAS directed
to lock into the matter, the boy being
placed In his hands meanwhile
Joseph Dugan was charged by Officer
Davidson with being drunk at Front and
Washington streets The officer sai1 he
used considerable profanity while on the
wRrpath. Judge Ball fixed the punish
ment at S. and costs.
James Metcaft was arrested by Officer
Taylor on q charge OF disorderly conduct
Acting City Solicitor Knowles stated that
the evidence hardly warranted the
charge and recommended the dismissal Of
the prisoner on payment Of costs.
A raid was made late last night on the
rooms at No 4C3 Delaware avenue.
occupied by Hiram f. Pearson, by a
squad Of officers under Sergeants Massey
aud Shields The charge was keeping
gaming table where cards are played for
money and Chief Dolan has been watch
ing the rooms for some. time Pearson
and three men were found seat ted at a
green topped table, with cards In their
hands. In the room was also found
fifteen packs Of cards. bottle containing
wine and a Jug containing whiskey
Table. cards. jag, bottle aud prisoners
we're brought TO the police station and
this morning Pearson was arraigned
The city solicitor was not ready to go TO
trial aud > continuance was granted
until Saturday morning, bail bsing fixed
In 81 600
Evening journal., 1895-10-24
pever chnreh oaIls nar. Avon.

It is said that the Wilmington district
Presiding Elder, Rev. Louis Y Barrett.
d d declined the invitation extended
him to become pastor OF Wesley NJ E.
Church to succeed Rev w l. s Murray.
ID D. A meeting Of the official board
Was held on Tuesday evening which re
suited In extending the invitation to
Rev Walter e Avery. d. d, who Is
finishing his fourth year At Easton, Nd.
Mr.. Avery Is a Young man and was ad-
mitted TO the Wilmington Conference In
1877 He Is a graduate Of Falrmount
Academy, Dickinson College and Drew
Theological Seminary he is a member
of the Wilmington Conference Board Of
ExaminerR
Evening journal., 1895-10-24
SUPREEG OFFICER IN TOWS.

r.. L. @. white, OF Tennessee. Here This
Afternoon on Business of the X. OF p.
Supreme LodRe-At the Grand Lodge
Meeting.
New constitutions for the grand and
subordinate lodges we're adopted at this
mornings session Of the Delaware Grand
Lodge, Knights Of Pythlss. in session at
the K Of p Hall All the morning was
consumed in going over, amending,
substituting and planning for the future
success Of the order
r L O. White. OF Nashville, Tenn
supreme keeper OF records and seHls of
the order, will arrive in town this after
room in time to attend and address the
Grand Lodge meeting Judge White
Is not coming on account OF this meeting
but to transact business OF the Supreme
Lodge, probably in connection with .ex
Treasurer Willey's bondsmen
The new officers will be Installed this
afternoon, and a number Of addresses
will be made before the close Of the
session. A banquet was held last night
In a Shipley street restaurant, about 800
men participating.
Before the close OF yesterdays session.
the following officers were elected;
Grand chancellor, John b. Scott,
lafayette. No q grand vice chancellor,
Wilmer Hanson, Adelphia, No s. New
Castle; grand prelate. o ven w. Everett.
Washington, No grand master Of ex-
chequer. Lsmuel Mari Lincoln, No 3:
grand keeper OF records ard seals, Mark
l. Garrett. Champion, No 9; grand
master at arms. E l. Bseson, Morning
Star, No. g. Geubb's Corner; grand
iuner guard. E o. Barton, Excelsior, No.
z; grand outer guard. William M Pot
ter, Talleyville. No 10; supreme rep
ressntative, Thomas n. Foreman, Clay
ton. No IA.
One Of the Sir Knights OF Washington
Division, while on parade yesterday
afternoon, lost his fatigue cap. IL bore
the insignia of the division Informa
tiOn was left at police station, where it
may be left.
The Q G Conn Band. which accom-
panied the Washington Sir Knights, is
composed Of about twenty five boys, sons
Of the members OF the division. They
are equipped with pugles and drums and
neatly uniformed. Their marching and
music was highly praised. especially as
this WAS the first time they have ever
been away from home.
The selection OF Lemuel Marr, OF Lin
coin No 3. as grand master Of exchsquer
Is deserved and fattering recognition
OF his services This Is the nineteenth
year he has held this position. and he
is the second Oldest Sir knight Ia point
OF service in the world
Evening journal., 1895-10-24
WHAT CALLAHAN WANTS
HE HAS A CONSUMING HANKER
FOR REGISTER FERGUsoN'S PLACE,

Feels That His Presence is Needed In
WILMINGTON TO Maintain the EquiIi-
bruim OF the state-AlsO Desires to
Give Politics Closer Personal Super
vision.
For some weeks there has been con.
side rable speculation IS TO what John
Gall absn expected in cIss he succeeded
In making few wsId states fer dele
gates to the state convention. IL seems
that he Is anxious to succeed Colen
Ferguson as clerk OF the Orphan 8
Court ard register In Chancery.
That's what he's after, and you may
depend upon It that that Is what he will
never get. said a prominent Fifth ward
politician to sn EVENING JOURNAL
reporter this morning The Levy Court
cRunot afford to widen the Court
House corridor aud build a wing on
the north side Ia its present
condition the building would be wholly
inadequate Callahan has come to con
slider himself a bigger man in politics
than either John or Pat, ana they must
do something In the nature OF self preser
walton. John has a good situation
in Philadelphia at the present time but
/ understand that he recently declared
that he desired TO be here where be could
superintend the operations Of
Willard Salisbury, Jr, John 7. Dickey,
Patrick Neary and the rest Of
the boys lie also wishes to
be where he can say yes OF no to the
county executive committee and other
Democratic organizations and outline
their policy. Then, again, he puts some
faith in the Abe Lincoln gag of the state
tilting up, and does not wish that it
should assume perpendicular position
merely because he is in Philadelphia.
Evening journal., 1895-10-24
shot by a Friend.

JERsEY CITY, Oct. 24.-Thomas +. Mo-
ran. chief engineer of the Lorillard to-
baooo factory, was shot three times In
front Of his homo by Abort j. Mahon, 3d
years old Mahon is bookkoopcr In the
factory Of tho Lorillnrds. Mahon acted
incoherontly. 10 Is believed no has be-
come insane IL was said by the attond-
ing physician who extracted the bullets
that tho wounded man would probably
1fva
Evening journal., 1895-10-24
THE U. S. GUHBOAT WILMINGTON.

To He Named in Honor OF This City-In-
itial steps Towards Securing AN APP
propriate GIFT for Her.
The Navy Department has decided to
name one Of the new gunboats to De
built at Newport News after this, city,
Wilmington, and II is but fitting that
the good people OF this city should take
eognlzsnce Of II. other cities have done
honor to themselves and their nAmesake
aud Wilmington should not be behind
hand.
With this object In view, the EVENING
JOURNAL has started a subscription list
the fund TO be used for the purchase Of
silver service for the United States
gunboat Wilmlng'on. The money re.
celved will be ackDc sledged In these col
umns and held SUI juct to the orders Of
committee OF citizens which will
be selected later;
Evening journal., 1895-10-24
BURNING OF THE ST. AUGUSTINE.

Tho Wooden ooastwIse Steamship Built
ia This CITY BY tho jackson aud sharp
Company in 1890. Consumed to the
Waters Edge.
The City Of ST.. Augustine. Captain
Gaskill, built In this city Ia 1890 and
which regularly trades between Phila
delphla and Jacksonville, Fla, bringing
up lumber from the latter port.
was burned at sea- eighteen miles
of Hatieras. yesterday morning.
The news was brought by the Waid
Liner OrlzRba. which stood by the burn
Ing steamer for several hourp, but saw
no signs Of the crew Il is probsble they
had taken 10 the boats In All endeavor to
reach the coast.
The City OF 81. Augustine left Phila.
delphia last Monday At midnight with a
general cargo for Jacksonville one Of her
regular trips. She was engaged In the
lumber trade between the two ports and
Intended 10 get a cargo at jacksonville.
She was commanded by Captain Gaskill
aud had a crew OF Hiteen men al told
Her agents in Philadelphia are Warren
Ray & Co. OF No 63 South street.
Captain Gaskill lives in south Brooklyn.
The lost vessel has been extremely
unfortunate within he last few years.
Last February she encountered the big
storm while trying 10 get TO this port
with 355 GOO feet 3f lumber from Jack
sonville. She LETT that port February 2
aud was two aud a-half weeks overdue
and given up As lost when she turned mp
at Bsrmuda In a crippled c,ndi,lou short
Of bunker coal, bling obliged 10 burn
some OF her cargo to feed the engines
She was a wooden vessel of 30l net and
56i gross tons and was bnllt By tho
Jackson aud Sharp Company, Of this
city, five years ago Sac WAS schooner
rugged and had three masts She hailed
from 81 Augustine.
Her dimenyous were: Length 163
feet; beam. 35 feet, and draught, ~
feet, white oak aud Yellow pine formed
the largest part Of her conjunction, a
nice combination for fre at sea.
Evening journal., 1895-10-24
me woather.

In the Middle States ana New ENGLAND to-
day clear cooler weather and fr. en north
westerly and westerly winds Will prevail,
temperature, and IN the Jake region by csoudi-
ness. On Friday. in both Of these sections,
warmer. fair weather and fresh southwe teriy
winds will prevail. and on SatWdoy fair,
slightly warmer weather, possibly followed
by rain near the lakes.
New York Gerald Weather Forecasts -
The barometer r. generally high throughout
the country from the Rocky mountains 20
the Atlantic coast. bat the government re-
% rts last evening note H. sht rain IN oklh-
homa and Northern n xas. A slight depres-
sion Is moving north of the lakes 20 the east
ward. but little rain Is falling or 4 likely 70
fall south OF its pathway. The atlantic ui1-
turbance before reported as probably bete cen
sape Hatteras and Bermuda has apparently
decreased in energy.
Evening journal., 1895-10-24
wnI Lo.e Ihe sIsht of one &c.

A very sad accident occurred at Il 20
o'clock this morning as q result Of which
Ralph, the i've years old sou of Samuel
Grimes, barber at No. 2O7 West Sixt b
street, will lose the sigh OF one of his
eyes The little fellow wss playing with
a sharp pointed stick, when he stumbled
and fell the stick entering his eye. Dr.
Peter Cooper WAS called In and dressed
the wound he says the point of the
stick entered the eyeball totally destroy
log it and blotting out the sight forever.
The boy WAS a bright little fellow and
the parents hsve the heartfelt sympathy
Of all who know them
Evening journal., 1895-10-24
METHODIST CLERGY TRANSFERRED.
Rev. w. G. Koons Goes to Rising Sun,
ND. and Rev. John Frsnoe TO Cookman
Church.

ND. and Rev. John Frsnoe to Goodman
Church.
Early this afternoon arrangements
we're completed by Presiding Elder
Barrett to assign Rev w. q. Koons,
pastor OF Goodman NJ. e Church, 70
succeed the late Rev j. E.
Bryan as pastor OF Rising Sun.
Md. aud Mr.. Koons was notified
Of the wishes OF the presiding elder The
young minister is said to be we'll pleased
at being chosen for this, one Of the
bsst charges in the Wilmington
Conferehce at an increased salary and
other advantages He will 60 to Rising
Sun to preach his FIRST sermon there next
SundAyi morning.
By vote of the Rising Sun ofisiary,
Mrs Bryan will remain at the parsonage
there until the close Of the conference
year
Rev. John France. now pastor Of East
Lake and Elsmere Churches, who has
been assigned TO Goodman Church, will
not assume the new pastorAte until
next month aud two visiting ministers,
engaged to proceed with the revival
services at Goodman, will preach there
on Sunday.
Evening journal., 1895-10-24
NOrIOEa.


NOTICE-A meeting Of the Eighth ward
IN Republican League will be held at the
headQ narters Of the league NO. go East
seventh street, on Friday evening. October
25 1895. at o'c'ock J. Edward Acdicks and
other prominent Republicans Will b : present
snd address the NEE ing. Toe public is cor
daily invited TO attend By order of the
League. WM. Il. GROVES. Sec.
CTICE.-WILLIAM B. CLERK AND
IN Milton II. NcElwee. heretofore trading
as W. & Clerk & Co, of Wilmington. d. la
ware have sold their entire pers NAL property
and assets 10 the William p Clerk Company,
a corporation of the State of Delaware. which
company will continue the morocco business
at the factory Ninth and Walnut streets, VIII
milg on. Delaware. and the cOpartnership
heretofore existing between W. b. Clerk and
Milton Ii AlcElwee Is this day dissolved;
Signed. WILLIAM 3. CLERK.
MILTON II. McELWE EE.
October %. 1895.
90 TO THE WILMINGTON PHOTO
~ Company's new gallery. Finest In city.
Great reduction In prices. 40Ih Market
street, above Fourth.
Evening journal., 1895-10-24
CITY NEWS IN BRIEF.

The Raymond free bath house has been
t7wed uu 10 IT'S Winter moorings by the tug
Rambler.
Rev. ard Mrs. Thomas J. Mason hsve
been presented with lamp by the congrega-
ton OF Redee ner reformed Chnrch.
a LARGE boring and turning mid Is being
shipped hy the Belts Machine Company 70 a
London nfm. bY steamship from Philadelphia.
i'-John Duckery. a well known OLD colored
driver FOR Simmons g. Bro, died at farnhuret
TO-DAY.
Market street bridge has been turned, NJ /
repairs having been completed and approved
by Commissioner Mealey.
Evening journal., 1895-10-24
nelnnara,s Pats Ralnr Held

NASSAU, N. p, Oct. 24.-The Ruiz"
party Of twenty one Cuban 6libusters,
who were landed by the steamer Della
ware, sc In2gua. Bihama Islands, and
arrested by the British authorities there
aud subsequently, brought here by the
British steamer Partridge, are being held
awaiting the arriVal Of evidence from
Insgus. The United States cousul here
is assisting six Of the men, who claim TO
be American citizens.
Evening journal., 1895-10-24
Shot without Cause.

GENEVA, n. ", oct. 2f--As train 4a on
the Fall Brook road was pulling out, Mar
tin Reddy, who was standing near the
track, pulled a double harrelod shotgun
and fired at Fireman Bonnell, tho shot
destroying one of Bonnoll's eyes and in
iuring him i'm othor placeg A brakeman
was also slightly wounded. There was
no apparent cause for the deed
Evening journal., 1895-10-24
Rev. warren Burr IuvIted TO Return.

The quarterly conference OF Kings
wood Nj e Church unanimously invited
the pastor. Rev. Warren Burr. to return
the next conference year The conference
met last night aud It was shown that
the condition OF the caurch's finances is
excellent There Is also a strong
spiritual feeling in the church and Mr
Burr has proved q most Lsuccessful
pastor
Evening journal., 1895-10-24
chaIrman carter Issues \ cail.

NEW YORK, Oct. 24.-Chairman Thorn
as r. Carter has issued a call to the Re
publican national committee TO meet at
the Arlington hotol Washington, at 2
O'clock p m., Dec. 10, 10 designate a time
and place for the meeting Of tho national
convention I'm 1896.
Evening journal., 1895-10-24
Camille At the BiIou.

The Wilmington Dramatic Company
presented Camille" 1t the Biiou last
evening to & fair house The performance
was thoroughly enjoyed, particularly
the songs by Wilmington's favorlte
tenor, James Ward. In the fourth act.
This evening ard the balance OF the
week the dramatizadon Of a. Rider
Haggsrd's ''She" will bs presented.
Evening journal., 1895-10-24
He Dldn,t steaI the Cluba.

In Municipal Court last evening George
Russell. the colored pugilIst. was ar
rAignsd on a charge Of stealing pair
of Indian clubs, the property Of Joseph
Blown at Front aud Tstnall streets
The evidence was not Of sufficient
weight and he WAS discharged
Evening journal., 1895-10-24
An Expensive Freight wreck.

CONCoRD.lN. H., Oct. 2f-Twonty five
freight cars were piled up In wreck near
West Bosoawon, ON the northern division
OF tho Boston and Maine railway. The
damage win amount So many thousands
Of dollars. but no ono was seriously iniur-
ed. The cause of tho accident is not known
Evening journal., 1895-10-24
TON IS an ANGEL, NOW.

Turner's Terrier Has Turnea His Toes to
the Turf and Has Passed From This
vale of Trial and Tribulation.
The rats of the Fifth ward are 10 q
state OF glse but Frank Turner. the
bicyclist, Is Ia thirty days mournl ng
His fox. terrier "rom BAyard," is
dead from an overdose OF strych-
nine. Rough on rats would
have been more appropriate in
view Of the busy life OF the terrier, but
Tom had no choice 10 the matter OF the
manner OF his death.
The rats In the Turner home on Adams
street we're gettiog ahead of Tom and
his master thought. that he would .help
him out. Buying some meat and s'rych-
wine he mixed the two and left the rat
bait on the kitchon table. Tom was
never very choice In his food and-thst's
all
Evening journal., 1895-10-24
Saved BY a bond I.sue.

WEST CHESTER. Oct. "a The last Of
the bonds for $1,000 we're sold here In
order TO pay of a foreclosed mortgage
against the Assembly Building, held by
the First National Bank The building
would have been sold by the sheriff this
week to satisfy the claim, had not these
bonds been taken.
Evening journal., 1895-10-24
IIbeIed a stoam rredro.

Unlted States Marsdal Hewson f.
Lsnnsn went to Milford yesterday ant
llbeled the steam dredge Condor owned
by Fred Somers, Of Camden. n J for
wages due one Of the hands The dred dss
Is at work digging out the approach TO
Mspilllon creek.
Evening journal., 1895-10-24
speeches Before knights OF Malta.

Dr. Frank aud j. h Reed. OF Phlla
delphia, we're in this city last evening
attending the second anniversary of the
Knights Of st John and Malta. Fifth and
MARI e. streets They and ex Mayor s. J
Wiley made spirited speeches. h. h
Carver. w d Carey. A. ]. Butler and
j. A. Butler furnished quartet music.
Evening journal., 1895-10-24
Rival "Navyv Boys An Towp.

Early this afternoon the football team
Of the Athletic Club Of Schuylkin Navy
arrived IN the city aud proceeded to the
q aion street grounds, where they will
D ay tho Warren eleven at 30 this after
mon The navy" boys are strong and
sorry. They have long been rivals Of the
Warren Club In all kinds OF sport.
Evening journal., 1895-10-24
AppIlcntlon FOR a Railroad Charter.

ALBANY, Oct. 24-The railroad COM
missioners heard testimony In the matter
of the application Of the Schuyleryille and
Greenwich railroad for a charter under
section 80 Of the railroad law. Decision
was reserved. The commission adjourned
until Nov H.