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Evening journal., 1895-01-01
n WAS THE ILLUHIElTOR'S FAULT.

Our Ansi mt City Clock and Its Guard-
ians ave All Rieht--No strike ia the
one-and Prompt strike From the other
The old clock in the tower Of the
City Hall is an institution Of which
every citizen Of Wilmington Is proud or
should be If he is not. Few pass along
Market street without glancing at its
face, and seldom, If ever, has
it failed TO announce the correct
time It's works ara over 100 years old
and were made Ia England Despite it's
century Of hard aud constant work, It's
wheels OF brass and iron still continue TO
do their work and do 1t we'll Once a
werk the big weights, one which con.
trolls the.hour and minute hands Weighing
150 pounds, the other running the
striking gear weighing 600 pounds, are
lifted some 90 feet, and start on their
seven days trip down the wells in which
their course Is laid
For two nights last week the electric
light which Eliminates the face Of the
watch Ia the tower WIS not lighted and
at once there sroses howl Of indigna
lion. There we're charges Of insubordina-
tion made against the venerable time
piece, and the guardian Of the
machinery came 10 for share OF tbs
blame he keeper OF the clock Il
samuel II Baynard, and the imms dlate
Inspector and doctor ia P. Edwards
an experienced and skillful watch maker
and they were Justly incenses
hat any blame should rest will
them They say that tho works are il
an excellent state Of preservation, ad
mirable running order and the clock doe
not lose q tick IN a week The only on
to blame, they say, is the man whosl
duty 1t is to turn on the current, thl
illminator so to speak. The clock is al
right and go are they, and the publi
/ AnoloRlzas.
Evening journal., 1895-01-01
REAPINe 4 RICH ics HARVEST.
No War WaRlng B-tween the Citizens and
oGioials Of Newark Resignation of =
Preacher.


No War wagInR Between the citizens and
oHioials Of Newark Resignation of =
Preacher.
special Correspondence Evening Journal.
NEwARK, Jan. There was hurry
ard chatter among the ice gatherers
Yesterday morning Every available team
was pressed Into service, aud all day
great loads Of Ice were hauled through
the town. The harvest has been a
good one, and the houses In this SEQ
tlon have been filled.
There is considerable comment from
outside sources over the new town
ordinance The whole story Is almost
without foundation. The ordinance
spoken Of has been In force
for the past ten years, with one
or two minor changes There Is
no wsr here, neither is there any indica.
tion Of war between the citizens and the
town fathers The outcome Of the whole
affair will amount to but
little. There may be few who
ara not pleased with the ordinance,
yet the majority Of the people here do
not oppose IL If the Council hiss made 0
mistake It will soon reetity It.
Rev George M Bond, Of st. Thomas
p E. Cburch here, has rendered bis
resignation as rector Of the pariah He
has accepted call to Christ Church,
Dover
The New Year was Il hered IN here by
the baud playing several selections, aud
4 stray shot or two.
Evening journal., 1895-01-01
In Memoriam.

Alta regular meeting Of the Peoples
Party Club, Of Wilmington, the follow
ing resolutions were unanimously
adopted:
Whereas, Il has pleased our Heav.
emily Father to call from our midst our
esteemed brother. Charles Edward Wilt
bank, and
Whereas, The Peoples Party Club in
his sudden death. sustained loss which
is felt by each and all kind, genial in his
intercourse and association, he won the
deeply deplore his sudden death. There
fore, be IL
Resolved, That we extend our heartfelt
sympathy to his family and relatives in
their deep sflliction and sorrow.
Resolved, That these resolutions be
spread on the minutes and published"
BY order Of the committee
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WANT THIS ACT PASSED
Single Tax Reformers to Ex-
pertinent at a City Election.
wAETLooAI OPTION ON THE ISSUE

watch Eight Services and usherlnT in Of
tha New year-Thouxhtful Parishioners
FROM st. Peters 10 Go ts Farnhnrss 20
Take Gifts and Coed cheer to the Bn-
fortunates--A Rich Ice Harvest Prom
issd.
spamai Corresnondence evening Jourral
NEW CASTLE, Jan The Nsw Castle
Tax Reform Association has hnally pre-
pared It's bill to be presented to the
General Assembly, for the passage OF
whieh they are now extensively circnlat-
ing petitions. They claim that il tends
directly to this growth and prosperity Of
the city TIE dill Is entitled:
IAN act to enable the citizens Of New
CASTLE. Ia the county Of New Castle, 70
exempt Improvements upon real estate
Within said city frem assessment and
taxation for loczl purposes
Continuing thue: "Ee It enacted BY
the Senate and House Of Representatives
OF the State Of Delaware, IN General as
sembly met:
s'Section That at the next ensuing
election for city assessor ia the city oi
New Castle, tue question Shall buildings
&UQ Atu flohFAIttAN hHNA AHHA NrtAto W
exemp ed from assesHmsnt and taxation
for city purposes2 shall be submitted tc
fhe vote OF the qualified electors OF said
city.
''sec. 2. No ballots cast for city ss
aesssr Ia said election shall be counted
unless they have printed thereon the
aforesaid question with form printec
thereundar for the eisctor TO indicate bi,
vote By answer Yes or No Electors
shall indicate their vote upon said ques
tion by leaving uncanoelled the auswel
which they vote, and by striking out an1
cauceliuR the other Of said answers
which they do not wish TO vote.
''Ssc 3 II a majority of votes cast
upon said question DO yes and such dul.
certified, the city assessor In the nexi
ASSESSMENT and thereafter shall not
assess buildings and improvements with
in the said city for taxation for city
school and road purposes, and sucl
buildings and improvements Of any ans
al kinds whatsoever SHALL be exemp
from assessment and taxation for eucl
purposes; but all lands within said city o
New Castle shall be subject 60 assessmen
and taxation AZ heretofore.
Sec 4. Be it provided, however, tha
this act shall not apply to the farm AM
fural property specified in chap 16f. vol
is. Laws Of Delaware, said pr0perti8
continuing TO be assessed and taxel
IS provided for la said act
Sec. All laws or parts of las
inconsistent herewith 60 far as sue
Inconsistency extends are hereby re
pealed.
Evening journal., 1895-01-01
nIEn.

B ARKSOALE.-On December 27, Hamilton
McFariane, infant son OF II. NJ. and Ethel
DIP. Barksdale.
SPRUANCE. On December 81, Lily T.. wife
of j. rarvey Spruance. aged 20 years
Relatives ana friends are invited 60 attend
services at her husbands residence, north
Thursday afternoon at 2 O'Clock. lnterment
private, al Wilmington and Brsndywine
Cemetery.
ROTHERNiEL Fell asleep. December 30,
Sophie Cleland, wife OF William q. Rother-
mel
WARD.-Suddenly, on December SO, 1894,
Henry Ward. aged SIS years.
Relatives and fri nds. Shields Library
Association and Knights OF st Lawrence are
invited TO attend his funeral from the resi-
dence OF his sister, Mrs. Margaret Brady. No.
Al East Sixth street, on Wednesday morning
g. O'Clock. solemn requiem mass at St.
Peters Pro-Cathedral. Interment at Cathe-
dral Cemetery.
WlER. -On Friday, December 2s, William
u. Wier, in his 55th year.
Evening journal., 1895-01-01
nnnlh onrlIllnalnn rIlad

Death certificates have been alcd with
the registrar as follows; Jennie Wash
ington aged "a years, at No 8l2 French
street, interment to-dsy at st. Peter I;
Nora Dorsey, aged "a, at No 207 South
Van Buren,, interment 70 morrow Ia
Cathedral cemetery; Mrs. Lucretia
Anderson, h2 year. lnterment Jan. !
from No 406 East Fifth street. interment
IN ri ervlew; Angelina Kane, aged "A Of
Ma ga East Sixth street. lnterment 20
day at the Cathedral Cemetery Hama
Hall, aged SO years, Of No Q Decatur
street, interment at st Peters.
Evening journal., 1895-01-01
Personal Eventa.

Miss Mary Cacper sill spend the month
Of january in New York city
DR. Alva A Fisher. or Philadelphia, IS
IN town IS the guest Of his brother, DR.
J. Leroy Fisher
James Q Jennison Is In the city to
spend the holiday.
Miss Maggie Jones, Of Philadelphia.
has heen spending the week with rslA
tives here
Edwin NJ Herbert has returned home
from holiday trip North.
New Castle was largely represented In
Philsdelphia last night at the exercises s
for which the Qasker City Is famous at
the dawn of the New Year
james. Dorsey and Richard Seymour
Rodney. Bsnkson Holoomb. Jr aud John
B Cooper have returned home from
Washington, where they spent the holi-
day week as the guests Of Thomas Hol-
comb, Jr.
Miss sadie Roberts. Of Delaware City,
has been visiting IN this city.
Ca do are being iseued for 9 pleasant
social IN the X. OF p Hall on January is
A number Of young people from South
jackson street, Wilmington, came over
to this city in hacks last evening and
dare ont the old year at the City Hall
The New Year shooters, OF New Castle
gave dance ia the X OF p Hall last
night, a number Of prominent young
people participating
Watch night services were held Ia al
the Methodist Churches last night At
the Nj b Church, Pastor Collins turned
the meeting into one OF conservation for
the coming revival season there
0nmrfnri0 ron nfaranra wsoq hnld hv
Presiding Elder Barrett at the NJ e.
Church last evening and prayer was
offered 70 change the feeling OF apathy
now existing In the church, TO jealous
enthusiasm a committee was appointed
TO represent the congregation at the
Local Option Convention at Dover
Ia accordance with custom
originated BY Rev. z L Brady, the choir
and prominent members Of st Peters
Church will 60 to Farnhurst to day 70
distribute gifts and sing among the in
mates there
To day all the public Offices are
closed for the entire day except the post
ofhce It was open from 80 to 8 30.
and will be open agsin from to 80
Company HI First Infantry, N g d.,
will not drill again until next Monday
night after which, according TO an order
Of LieutenRnts Booth and Rogers, the
young soldiers will be expected to report
for drill every night until the inaugura-
tion
James hcCallin, young New Castle
man undergoing trsatment at 81
Agnes's Hospital. Philadelphia. will bave
an operation performed on Friday Dr. J.
Black bas gone to Philadelphia to look
after his patient.
superintendent McCoy's men are en-
gagged to day in cutting 6-inch ice from
the Farnhurst pond for the county
slmehouse. II the cold continues th,
county will have q rich Ice harvest
fnilg 100 skaters we're on tine Earror
Dyke skRtiag course last night bsnestl
Pair Luoa'a rays, gliding over the re
markably smooth surface Of that canal
Evening journal., 1895-01-01
Bargain Bonanzas.

The following quotations prove our
assertions above, hence learn, mark and |
inwRrdly digest the manifest reductions |
Extra quality Dress Ginghams, 4tc, 18
pieces Come early
Superior quality Silkalene, reduced
from 1910 to Ste; s pieces left.
Turkish Tides, reduced from zoe to 1910.
Nice money comb Towels, reduced from
loe to 81 about 10 doz left. Come early.
Lase Bed Sets, including spread and
shams. reduced from 81 so to eos
Misses good quality dossamer, reduced
from Csc to 28e.
Ladies' good quality Jersey ribbed
Vests, reduced from SOC to zoe; only 10
dozen left. Come early.
Ladies' all wool Scarlet Medicated Un-
derwear reduced from 81 90 to 62c
Ladies' Silk Embroidered Handker-
chiefs, reduced from 10c to 39c.
Ladies' Second mourning Handker-
chiefs, reduced from Sc to 21c
Gentlemsn's 6ne Hemstitched Handker.
chiefs, reduced from loo to SIC, for 25c
Come early, only 20 dozen left.
Ladies' Purses reduced from 10c to 20.
Come early, only dozen left
A suit OF Childrsn's Underwear, good
quality Merino, sold for 37dc suit, we
reduce them to 12c for the whole suit;
only 3 dozsn left, so come early to get
this Special Bargain.
"a sheets Of writing paper and "a en-
velopes, put up ia a neat box, reduced
from l5c to Go. Come early.
A superior Toilet Case consisting of
comb, brush and glass, sold at 50 90. to
close out, 99s.
Fine assortment Of superior quality of
q r 4. q
a game of Checkers and Backgammon,
sold everywhere for 25c, reduced to 90
Come early.
mems natural wool, regular made Un-
dershirts reduced from 81 90 to 49c; only
| 10 dozen left. Come early.
Mems heavy fe, CO lined Underwear,
sold at 75c reduced to 42c. Come early
| Gents white merino Underwear. re-.
duced from 50c to 36c; about 8 dozen
left. Come early.
| A good bargain in Childran's Shirt
Waists, reduced from 1Sc to 9c. Come
early.
Mems all wool Hose reduced from 25c
to 14c about 10 dozen left. Come early
Mems laundried Negligee Shirts. with
collars and cuffs attached, reduced from
5Oc to 34s Come early as we only have
about dozen to close.
Mems Kid Gloves with fur tops reduced
from Toe TO 44c. Come early.
Boys Refers, age from 3 to 6 years,
sold at 81 90, reduced to 99c. Come
esrly, only few left
Boys all-wool Cassimnre Suits, (war
ranted,) reduced from SO co to 81 62
Extra good quality Boys Suit reduced
from 81 90 to 50 15
Mems Suits in Cheviot and CLAW DiaQo
nal reduced from $12 to Sc SO Come
early as they won't last long at this price
A nobby Cashmere Suit for men, re.
ducsd from IS 90 to "a 62.
Nobby Youths Suits in Cashmere and
Cheviot, regular price, So 90, now So 90
Guaranteed all WOOL Come early.
Mems Melton Dress 0vercost reduced
from $1,000 to So SO Come early
Mems all-wool Evening Pants reduced
to 81 %; about 40 pairs left. Come early
The Empire Department Store,
Evening journal., 1895-01-01
THE EMPIRE
STORE.

The period of the year has now arrive
when we desire tcdlspose of as much Of the
remainder of our Winter stock as possi-
BILE, In order to have a suificienoy OF space
for our Spring goods when they arrive
Ia order to accomplish this we have
decided to reduce the price Of every arti-
Gle in all our departments 25 per cent and
over, beginning on Wednesday, January
2nd, at Ga. m
Our loss is your gain 30 If you value a
dollar, take advantage OF this offer, which
is unprecedented In the history of the re
tail trade of Wilmington.
Evening journal., 1895-01-01
rnsidsnts ofths nay

On account # the continued low tenn
pesaturs a thick Ice obstruction has nov
been formed on the Delaware and yester
day ID was With the greatest dihiculty
that vessels got through the Horseshoe
Iceboats went ilto commission last even-
Ing
The Womens Christian Temperance
Union win hold meeting tomorrow
afternoon IN the parlor OF the NJ e..
Church.
Revival services win begin Ia the M.
f. Church next Sunday evening, 10 CON
tinue throughout the mouth.
Evening journal., 1895-01-01
mARRTED

BEACH -BOTrING. ~ ON st. Stephens
Day, the 26th instant, at the Chapel Of the
Good shepherd, Bishops ead. by Right Rev.
the Bishop Of Delaware, William Bartlett
Beach. of this city. TO Elizabeth Agnes Norris,
daughter Of Mrs. Jacob Botting, Of Brighton,
England.
MOhRIS-TODD.-B Rev. B. +. Jester al
the residence oH Frank Prettyman, No. Si2
Walnut street, &C 5.3l p. m, December 20.
1884, Nealey q. Morris. OF this city, and Miss
Alice Todd, Of Danton, Caroline county, Nd.
SWEENEY HOOPES.- Rev. II. s.
Dulany, on December 25 1884 Miss Mamie
Sweeney, of Wilmink ton, and Edear j.
Hopes, of Providence, r.. /.
Evening journal., 1895-01-01
Elkton skal.en By au EspIosIon.

ELKToN Nd. Jan. 1.-The inhabi
tants Of West Elkton, were scared last
evening bv a terrific explosion at Power
& Cor.y's foundry. The foundrymen had
just foished casting for the day when
Drennen Ford, who had ladle
foil Of motion iron left over, went out
into the yard and poured IL into sand
and dirt receptacle used for the purpose,
and also to form the iron into pig again
TO be used over. This had become satu.
rated with water and IL exploded. Ford
was badly burned
Evening journal., 1895-01-01
Former smyrna brlnister's success.

Rev Henry s. Getz, a wsll-known
Protestant Episcopal minister, who for
years was the rector Of st. Peters parish
at Smyrna, has been called to become the
successor Of Rev Charles : Cooper, d.
d as rector az the Church OF the
Apostles, ine Philadelphia edifice and
parish. He became assistant rector OF
his church in January. 1887, and since
the retirement ~ Or. Cooper has been
acting as both rector and assistant.
Evening journal., 1895-01-01
Houaes Adjourn Until mondl
Kleotion Of Bayard legion Omeers,

At a meeting Of the BaYard Legion,
held last evening, the following officers
were elected: President Samuel N
smeliz; first vice president Edward
Brand; second vice president, w Howard
Dunbar: financial secretary, Walter A.
McEvelly; recording secretary, ID
Taylor Bradford; treasurer, Frank NJ
sevier; sergeant st arms, Harry w
Beck; marshal, Bernard j. McVey
trustees, William Q Prohel, Joseph G
Hipger Thomas Holland; executive
committee, Walter Witsil, Bepjamin f
Babb, d O'Neil, Il Jacobs aud William
r Morelsnd The club has $50 mem
bers Ia good standing.
Evening journal., 1895-01-01
Wnnaerland rhantrn.

Professor and Nine Houdni. the oo-
cult expositors, opened weeks engage
ment at the above theatre yesterday
This is their FIRST appearance in this city
The aomnomantic demonstrations as
given by these people borders upon the
supernatural On Thursday evening Mr.
Houdini will expose al Of the tests and
theories o. given by Professor Baldwin
while in Wilmington. These artists are
here for the balance OF the week.
Evening journal., 1895-01-01
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Evening journal., 1895-01-01
skating ~ sheIInot

Is good. but YOU win not enjoy IL unless
you have your skates nicely sharpened.
Our Magic Skate Sharpsner doas the work
perfectly and may be carried In the pock-
et Price 25 cents Morris & Devenney,
No 3 West Seventh street.
Evening journal., 1895-01-01
N4lnlar IInslarmnnr

You Will fud the largest stock and
best assortment Of winter underwear In
the city at Ross's. No 2s0 Market street,
At prices guaranteed the lowest Before
purchasing elsewhere look st the cele
brated Glaatenburg Health Underwear,
pure wool, silk finish.
Evening journal., 1895-01-01
wost Chsstar's woman Lawyer.

WEST CHESTER, Jan. The bar Of
this county promises TO early have
a woman member, the 6rst one
in its history, in the person OF Mss
Isabel Darlington, daughter Of ex
Darlington. Miss Darling-
ton has passed her preliminary examina-
tion, and 10 day her father gave her a
equipped Office
Evening journal., 1895-01-01
II is Onioer Reinhoiz Now.

The Board Of Police Commissioners
has decided TO appoint Louis Reinholz
IS patrolman to fill the vaosncy cause d
BY the resignation Of Augustus B Brink
hyda.
Evening journal., 1895-01-01
BUsINEss OPpoRTUNrrIEs.

DARE OPPORTUNITY FOR A SMART
h business man. Sol right to manufact-
ure and sell our machine in state of Della
ware, 200 per. cent profit guaranteed Investi-
gate. A. q. r. Co, Wakefield, Mass.
Evening journal., 1895-01-01

It's proceedings and note its actions
am convinced that the members of the
board exerted themselves with com
meLdable zeal to place onr own State of
Delaware, as regards her representation
at the Columbian xposltion, In position
where she would be respected and honored
SO one OF the Oldest and ablest--if not
the greatest-smong the sisterhood Of
states
According to the report herewith
submitted it appears that the boasd has
completed It's work and paid it's debts
but that tbs amount expended exceeds
the amount Appropriated BY about
twenty FIVE hundred dollars. This def
cheney has been met by temporary loan
made on personal responsibility OF the
members OF the board. together with
several public spirited citizens, who came
to their aid Inasmuch ae the amouut
WAS absolutely essential to the successful
csrcying out Of the whole project.
would recommend that your honorable
body take prompt action by which the
state shall assume the payment Of this
deficiency.
Evening journal., 1895-01-01

Most reliable place in the City to buy
organs or pianos. g. H. Baynard Fifth
and Market streets.
Evening journal., 1895-01-01
DIstrlbutIon Of Direct Tax.

"Under an act Of Congress, approved
March the second. A d 1891. entitled
AN act to provide for the distribution Of
the money appropriated to the State
of Delaware, &c received, for this
purpose, FROM the Federal Government
the sum OF seventy thousand seven hun
dred and seventy two dollars and two
cents
Under the head of Federal relations
the governor commends President
Cleveland for his strict construction and
faithful and courageous administration
Of the Constitution; endorses the reduc-
tion OF the tariff and the admlnistra
tlon's financial plan as means OF
restoring confidence and avertinR bank
ruptcy; glorles In the rspeal of the
Federal election laws, and expresses the
belief that the Treasury Department Of
the United States, should. as quickly
and rs nearly as possible, be restored
and confined TO it's old time functions, OF
faithfully collecting and honestly dis
bursting the public revenues
Evening journal., 1895-01-01
anal nsrAzn.


NOR RENT.-STORg AND DWELLING
II No. 234 Madison street. Rent low. Also
dwelling No. 800 Madison street. Six roooms
and bath; Sll per month. JAMES MONA
CHAN, No. 4l8 Market street.
LrOR sALE.-THE PROPERTY NO. 1908
It Delaware avenue for sale cheap and on
reas nable terms. IL. Il. DURE, Fourth and
Orange streets.
Evening journal., 1895-01-01
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Worlds Fair.

Il submit herewith the report made to
me by the Board Of Worlds Fair Man
ayers Of Delaware. with the accompany
ing vouchers. Being an ex ofIicio menu
Der OF the board, had fun opportunity,
by attendance at its meetings, to observe