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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-02-07
GIRLS INDUSTRIAL SCHOOL.
How 1t Differs From the Door OF Hope.-
Visit Paid to the Srhooi--Sew Building
Needed Advisory Hoard.

How 1t Differs From the Door OF Hope.-
Visit Paid to the Srhool--Ssw Building
Needed -Advisnry Hoard.
There are great many persons who
think that the new Door of Hone. which
society was recently organized III this city.
is on = similar plan ami will work in
opposition to the management OF the
GIRLS Industrial school which was
founded ami IL in charge OF the urganizl.
zion known as the Promotion Tor 'pUO,c
Purity OF which Mrs. t. c. Marks is
Superintendent The difference between
the two organizations is most marked, the
Door of Hope being intended US Il faith
work entirely, where girls and women,
tired of u life of sin, going OF their own
vo!ition, may find shelter, care and kind
treatment. While not put under any re.
straint the doors of the home always
beng open, yet every possible influence
will! be brought to raise them to higher
plane of moral living
The Girls Industrial School. on the
other hand, has been provided by the
society mentioned as u place to commit
incorrigible and hayward girls. who are
not amenable to parental influence or who
have been arrested and would otherwise
be committed to. jail, and is an iucor-
poraied institution partly supported by
the state
BY invitation of the president, the school
was visited recently and the II inmates
between the ages of 10 and II, were found
variously engaged in different employ
ments under the kind and effective super
vision of Miss Brown. the matroA, and
her assistant, Miss Chamberlain. In a
pleasant sitting-room, though somewhat
overcrowded several girls were gathered,
one young girl cutting cut dress, others
hemming and fringing towels. Hem
stitching and simple designs of drawn
work We're exhibited with much pride by
some as specimens of their handiCraft In
another apartment q number were busily
ironing and inspection showed they were
really competent in the art, The rooms
were very neat and clean and daintily ar
ranged. ard when it is stated that the girls
when committed are generally absolutely
ignorant of the first principles of house
| wltery as well as of any sef-decency or
| knowledge of Christianity. their improve
ment after few months OF iudicious
| treatment is remarkable. Yet many times
| these girls are more sinned against than
SHINING, having been brought up in homes
/ without any restraint or instruction and
are oftentimes led astray through their
own ignorance.
There is no doubt great deal OF good
being done by this institution, but the
| greatest difficulty of the managers is in
the providing OF adequate quarters for
those whom it is their province to reach,
Accom- modations for others being greatly
| needed. This can only be obtained by
building and "A committee has been recently
appointed whose work it will be To solicit
funds for this purpose. On the advisory
board are Bishop Coleman, the Rev
Lafayette Marks, ID. D., DR.. p. w. Tom.
linsnn, Thomas $. Slavery, Hon. ]. Frank
Ball and Hon. William Couch, Newark
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-02-07
ayDREw .4nnsrkONe DEAD.
lie Was Familiar Character About the
city and Believed lie Was Inspired by


He Was a Familiar Character About the
city and believed He Was Inspired by
God.
Andrew Armstrong, dyed "a years, died
at his boarding house, No. 1903 King street.
soon after 8 o'clock last Friday morning
from the inlirmities incident TO old age,
He had been confined to his bed for several
days. and Friday morning, when member
OF the household went to call him he found
the lodger dead.
Armstrong was born near Belfast, Ire
land and came to this country when Il
young man. lie has been in Wilmington
for upwards Of 90 years. He was formerly
in the secondhand business but latterly
he had not been doing anything. He had
$500 in the Wilmington Savings Fund So
ciety and POSSESSES property besides
He was man OF marked eccentricities
which did not improve with his advancing
years, He has not been inside of a church
door for 10 wears, contending that he was
endowed with divinity from God. He
claimed that he possessed functions higher
than either 4 priest or a bishop and for this
reason he would not attend religious wor-
ship. He claimed that he reached this
conclusion after the revelations from Il
dream.
Armstrong was Democrat in politics,
but voted for Blaine when he ran against
Cleveland in 1884. and after Blaine's defeat
was announced Armstrong predicted that
the country would go to the "bow-wows. !"
He had a palm tree in his house, which he
contended was lite-givng tree aud often
said that when he grew to be 100 he would
be endowed with perpetual life
The old man at one time kept second
hand store OH Maryland avenue, and
when the Wilmington Il Northern railroad
tried to purchase the property on which to
establish their offices, he refused to accept
the proffered offer. The company after.
wards raised the figure to twice the sum
first offered, but Armstrong said he would
not sell his store for any price. Finally
the property was condemned and damages
awarded by a commission.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-02-07

Chester Times. n ------
Mrs. Foulke, 65 years of age, died sud.
denly at her home at the Chester Heights
campmeetipg ground Oh Tuesday. MIR.
and Mrs. Foulke have resided a, the camp
grounds since the opening, 20 years ago
been living retired life for several wears
past. Mrs. Foulke was taken i'll Monday
evening, when physician was called in,
but her condition was not considered
serious. Early Tuesday morning she
moved about in bed and remarked that
she was much better, and died few min
utes afterward. The physician pronounced
death due to paralysis Of the heart. Yes.
terday the remains were shipped to the
residence of u daughter in Wilmington.
The deceased is the relcl of the late Ever
hard Foulke OF Wilmington. lnterment
took place Saturday at Riyerview Gene
terry,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-02-07

From reports that come pouring in Mrs.
Anna Bellah had victims in every section
OF The country, but unfortunately for her
size tel into the bands Of the county first
which had the poorest Jail in the country.
Clay countys Jail may be Il very bad one,
but 1t Is not much worse than the dstin-
guishcd prisoner who recently became
trapped in it, of course, it IS hard luck
for woman to fall into AN lInsanitary
jail, but then what else can woman eX-
pect who, yictjmizes people on the plea of
relationship
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-02-07
nnrorrs ZOE a MoNrn.
Number of Arrests. Fires for Jauun
and Rccord OF building Lines Drawn


and Record of building Lines Drawn.
The monthly reports have beer com.
pleiei by the officers of the various depart
ments. Chef 0f Police Dalan reports Isl
arresss, divided as follows: Assault aud
battery. 81 abusive language, /; abandoned
child, ;; burglary /; bastardy, /: begging
l. corner loansiGg, 1; cruelty TO boys, .,
carrying concealed deadly weapons, Z;
drunk, 80; drunk and disorderly, ), dis.
orderly conduct. u; drunk aud begging, >,
drunk and trespass, 1; drunk and expos ng
person, /: embezzlement, /; exposing per-
son. Il false pretenCe, /; incorrigble boys,
b insane, 3; keeping gaming table, 2, lar.
ceny, 10; neglect of children, q; obtaining
goods under false pretence. =; patient. 81;
suicide, l. trespass, =; vagrancy, 10; yiolat-
ing city ordinance, j. witness, ,.
Fires FOR TUE MONTH.
Following is the monthly record Of fires
january LIST, ll,30 p. m, box No. 49,
Grocery store occupied By John Bottom.
at Sixth and Poplar streets; damage slight.
January 4th 4.i2 a. nj, box No. IL
Frame house at A aud Buttonwond streets,
occupied by John Green; loss small
January 9th, S.l5 p. m, box No. "a
Frame house owned by Charles Agness ON
Lafayette street,
January Sth, II. 05 a. M, boxes Nos. 81 and
26-Greeley street, occupied by Kate Daley;
loss small.
January oath, 1.56 p. m.--Over, heated
stove at Third and Market streets in the
cellar occupied by Peter Iamana.
January 18th. ll.4O y. M, hox No ia
Stable owned by Joseph Gould; loss about
$500.
January Both. HIPS p. m.-Hugo Won
Bourdon's cigar store, Second and Shipley
streets; loss aDout $1,000.
January 3lst, SO p. IN. - Rosendaie
Park; loss small.
BUILDING LINES DRAWN.
Wheel shop fer the p, w. & d. Railroad
Co. ON French street below Water street.
Sarah Pennypacker, stable on Washing
ton street between Ninth and Tenth streets
w, Il. Austin, stable at Eleventh and
West streets
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-02-07

The fourth Of the series the New.
Century Club lectures on the His.
tory OF the Venetian Republic" by W.
II. Shaw was given last night week IN
tine club auditorium. A historical
description of Venetian architecture, the
magnificent buildings and the traditions
surrounding them during the growth
and decay OF the republic were facinat-
ingly portrayed More vivid, however,
were the illustrations by pictures of the
famous buildings of Venice, among
which the magnificent Cathedral Of ST.
Mark ana the palace of the Doges were
brought before the eyes of the audience
in all their splendor.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-02-07
IN orr REsosr BUsNED.


The Famous Resort at RusendHle Park
Destroyed by an lncendiary - Royal
Blue Trains Delayed.
Fire partially destroyed the old build
ings at Rosendale Park, belonging to the
Hartmann Il Fehrenbach Brewing Co.,
shortly after p M. last Friday, entailing
a loss of about $500. The buildings were
not insured. 1t is believed to be the work
of an incendiary as the houses were not
inhabited.
An alarm was turned in from box 81,
Delaware avenue and du Pont street. The
Water Witch, Friendship, PhWnix and
Delaware Companies responded. "A line OF
hose was run across the tracks of the Bal
timore n Ohio Railroad Co. at Lowering
avenue. and traffic north and south was
blocked for fully half an hour. The Royal
Blue express due TO leave this city for
Washington, and carrying the Southern
fast mail car, was held up at the high
bridge and detained for IS minutes by the
iiremen. Charles Mayer, president Of the
Baltimore & Ohio railroad, was in his
private car attached to the express. When
the firemen learned that the mails were on
the train they detached the hose from the
continue its southbound journey.
The burning of the buildings in Rosen-
dale Park removes a resort conspicuous in
the early history Of the northwestern part
of the city. The place was formerly owned
by Christian Krauch and the place was
familiarity known US "Old Crows" place.
krauch came into possession of the park
about 1860. 1t contains about four acres
and is bounded by du Pont street, Lover
ing avenue Clayton street and Shallcross
avenue. 1t was celebrated picnic grounds.
Krauch ran beer garden there for years,
Ii afterwards became notorious place and
some years ago the license was revoked,
A story is told that III its palmy days the
place was the scene of many a drunken
orge and carousal, and that young
woman connected with a prominent vii.
mington family was publicly insuted
while passing the place on her way down
to the Brandywine. Her family took the
matter up. laid the facts before the courts
together with other evidence, which de-
prived the applicant renewal of his
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-02-07
CRUELTY TREATED 4 nor


Joseph Ksarney Was CoastinG on French
Street Pavement, When Alfred Gross
Kicked Him in the Side.
Alfred Gross, vicious looking negro
about 10 years old, was given a hearing
in municipal court Thursday, charged
with aggravated assault and battery ON
Joseph kearney. aged Ia. The negro
entered plea of guilty to the charge.
Kearney testified that the negro to-
gether with several women were walk
ing down French street opposite the
Central Hotel. He was coming down
behind them on sled. He called to
Gross TO "look out" but instead Of look
ing out the negro merely turned and
kicked the boy of the sled, He rose to
his feet and then Gross slapped him with
his hand. Suffering with pain the boy
went and laid down in the street. Thomas
Ninney, a companion, went and picked
Kearney up. The boys went to the drug
store of DR.. II. X. Spruance, SOL Poplar
street, who telephoned to the police
station. House Sergeant Durney and
Turnkey Little responded They found
Gross and took him to the City Hall.
The boys face was swollen from the
blow administered by the negro, and
there was mark on his side where
Gross had kicked him.
Deputy Judge Emmons fined Gross
So and costs.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-02-07

S. II. Clifford, New Cassel Wis, was
troubled with neuralgia and rheumatism,
his stomach was dlsordercd, his liver was
affected to All alarming degree, appetite
fell away, and he was terribly reduced in
flesh and strength, Three bottles of Flee.
tric Bitters cured him. Edward shepherd
Harrisburg, H.. had u running sore ON his
leg Of eight years standing. Used three
bottles Of Electric Bitters and seven boxes
Of Bucklen's Arnica Ealvr, and his leg is
sound and we'll, John Speaker, Catawba,
o., had five large fever sores on his leg,
doctors said he was incurablc. One bottle
Electric Bitters and one hox Buckcn's
Arnca Salve cured him entirely. Sold at
and Pine streets. Goods delivered free.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-02-07


QuEENsTowN, Mn. Jan. 3O.-There was a
very pretty wedding at the Queenstown
NJ. Il. Church at $50 o'clock this morning.
the contracting parties were the Rev
William Oscar Hurst, A. NJ, pastor of the
NJ. L. Church at Clayton, Del, and Miss
Frances a. Price, principal of the Queens
town public school. The bridal party
entered the church to the strains of
MendelssOhn's wedding march. The bride
was given away by her father. Medford
Price, and met at the altar by the groom
and best man, George NJ Register, A. NJ.
of Lewes, Del, college class mate. The
ushers were Mordecai Price, brother of
the bride, George Folowleld and Howard
Price her cousins, and q. G.. Brown of
Kent county, Md.
The bride wore dress of covert cloth,
trimmed with velvet, and carried La
France rOses. The ushcrs wore boulon-
nieres of white carnations. w..
The ceremony was performed by the
Rev Alfred Smith u. d. The happy
pair took the steamer Emma Ford to
Baltimore and Washington with the best
wishes of their many admirers who babe
them God.speed
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-02-07
SUIT F0k DEFAMATION,
A Local Druggist wants $4,000 from
Wilmington PhYhiclnn.


Druggist A. T. Cameron, Fourth and
Franklin streets, has, through his attor-
ney, Peter l., Cooper, Jr., instituted
suit against DIR. Willard +. Corkran, No.
1902 Lancaster avenue, on the ground
of defamation. The latter's attorney is
Herbert H. Ward.
The ground of action is defamation Of
professional status, and the druggist
claims his damages to be $4,000.
1t is understood that some difference
arose between the two professional men,
who arc close neighbors, in regard to
prescriptions. Then DR.. Corkran d.
rected his patients to go to Danforth's
drug store instead. of Cameron's. 1t is
claimed by the latter that some harsh
and unjustifable statements were made
by the physician In regard to Cameron
ability as compounder of drugs. Upon
this action commenced
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-02-07

The following properties were sold last
Thursday at the Court House by Sheriff
ellis; Iwo.story frame dwelling house at
LaMotte and Gordon streets, the property
of Peter Mccall, sold to Frank Biggs for
$40. The house at Park Place and Van
Buren, street, property of Joseph l.. Car
penter, Jr., administrator OF Frank d.
Carpenter, deceased sold to William NJ
Byrne for 500. Property on King street
between Ninth and Tenth, owned by
James Harding, administrator of Robert
Graves, sold 10 Andrew L. Sanborn for
$1,000.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-02-07

Eugene Massey, g. H. +. of the Grand
Chapter Royal Arch Masons has appointed
the following committees Correspond
enGc-N. V. Harrison, John b. Book, Il.
Henry Young, lurisprudence-Wi Wilmer
Palmer, Joseph l.. Cahall Jacob +.
Mynich. Finance-John 5. Grohe, Enoch
Moore, William X. Watson. Credentials
Lewis W. Finn, John l.. Thompson, John
l., CLARK. Warrants and Dispensatiuns-
A. Bond. Work-Erancis l.. CARPENTER,
Joseph Row, Harry Galbraith. Bylaws
-ieorge w. Andrews, Frank Hopes,
Henry II. Hawkins. z. G. IL. p. Jewel
Thomas Davidson, j. Paul Lukens, j.
Parke postles,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-02-07

The big steamer Havana, owned by the
Philadelphia. Delaware & Cape May Navi.
CATION Co. will be used this summer for
the Fishing Banks trips, stopping at Chess
ter, Wilmington, Cape May and Lewes.
She has been reconstructed for that pur-
pose and is now 80 feet long, with u beam
60 feet over all and tonnage of 1856 tons.
She has 100 state rooms and sleeping &c.
commodations for 1000 persons. Regular
trips will begin some time in May.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-02-07

JERSEY Cry, n. j.. Feb. William A.
Grant, who, together with his father,
George w. Grant, was struck by drill
engine at the West side avenue crossing OF
the New York, Susquehanna a. Western
railroad last evening, died to-day. Mr..
Grant, ST., is still alive, but it is not GER
tain whether he will recover Abram
Westerhall, who was in charge OF the
engine which struck the Grants, says the
two men started to cross the tracks OBJ.
liquely, with their backs toward him,
and SO near his engine that he had no
tune to stop it. The engine passed over
both men cutting off both of young Mr..
GRANTS legs and his fathers right arm.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-02-07

Owing to greatly increased business,
David Fox, who now operates shoe tar-
tory in the Mccullough Building, Fith
and Walnut streets, has decided 10 erect a
factory in the northwestern bart Of the
city. Plans for the new building have
already been made 1t vii, be 50 fart
front by rs in depth. and Will be situated
on Gilpin avenue, between ilu Pont and
Scott streets. About 40 hands will be en-.
pioyed at the new factory.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-02-07

The Promotion for Social Purity Society
has engaged Mrs. Charlton EdholIn Of
Chicago the purity evangelist, press core.
spondent of the worlds w. CT. u, and
author OF the book Traffic in Girls and
here i'll the interest of rescue missions
some time this month. Announcement ~
time and place will be made later.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-02-07

During the big freshets of last week the
Shellpot and Mud creeks carried the big
volume of water and ice off without any
difficulty, while the banks of most of the
other small creeks were unable to with
stand the big rush.. The Cherry Island
Marsh Co are highly pleased with the
effectiveness of the banks of Mud and
Shellpot creeks The marsh owners feel
that they have at last secured the proper
bank, and as soon as spring opens will 90
ahead and put all that part of the marsh
north of Fourth street in grass.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-02-07
scHooL CoNrKIcrS 4TARDEp

FOR the Furnishing of the New wollaston
school With Des!ss, bookcases and Ma
terial.
The new buildings committee of the
Board of Education held Il special meeting
in the board room Wednesday to consider
the bids for furnishing the new Wolaston
school with desks ,settces, bookcases, chairs,
a..
The bids we're open to everyone in the
city. The awards We're made as follows /:
Scholars Paragon desks and settecs. to I.
n j. y. lia5mau, teachers desks, Edward
II. Brennan; bookcases tables, rougMcs
and chars, ii. Megary d Son.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-02-07

The estate of Margaret j. Lewis, de.
ceased, Of Townsend, was sold at the
Dickinson Hotel there yesterday week
by Trustee Il. Bayard Heisel. A frame
dwelling was sold to Hannah r. Dolson
and Thomas Lewis for $500; another to
Perry @. Othoson for 1910, and third
to Annie NJ. Spry for S40O.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-02-07

A pleasant afternoon tea was given last
Thursday by Mrs. VIM. Il. Davis al her
home in Odessa. Among those present
were: Mrs. X. A. Sawyer, Mrs. K. T. Wat
kins, Mrs. +. Il. Watkins, Mrs. ]. w. Wat
kins, Mrs. J. q. Brown, Mrs, W. L. Shall
cross, Mrs. $. II. Shallcross, Mrs. and The
Misses Fanny and Bessie Williams, Mrs,
Dr. II. L, Clayton, Miss Neal Townsend,
Miss Bessie Temple.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-02-07

A very interesting lecture wa, .,iven bv
]. Rendel Harris Of Glare Co.le.sc. cam.
bridge University, in the NsaHnr iInuse
Fourth and West streets WeIurs'r4v altar.
noon, before the Friends School md their
friends. The subject, "A Io!ru"g No. The
Convent Of St. Katherine nIl Nornt
Sinai" was illustrated by The use OF Tie
stereopticOn.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-02-07
mas COUNSEL AVID DErEorIrEs.
Inc Move Reported al the Republican
Rmsiness Mems OHM.

1t is reported that the Republican Bust.
ness Mems Club has engaged counsel who
IN turn has engaged detectives whose
business is to ferret out evidence in regard
to alleged Democratic fraudulent registra-
ton at the recent election.
1t is stated that the question was put to
one oil the movers i'll the matter, Are you
not working against fraudulent regstra.
ton independent of political leanings?"
"Oh Y the reply was, I'VE will take care
OF the Democrats and lei the Democrats
take care of the Republicans.n
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-02-07
CHURCH CLUBS BANQUET
Representative Gathering at
the New-Century Club.
HEARTY WELCOME TO VISITORS
Bishops and Laity Inter-
'change Views.

Chairman Biddle Presides at tho Della
ware Church Clubs HospitabIe Board
Addresses by the Newiy-eiected Con-
ference Club onicers, by Bishops Cole
msn aud Adams. by tho Lay Visitors,
and Clerical Guests.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-02-07

Fire of unknown origin damaged the
parlor OF Thomas McGillon's house, No.
fUS Orange street to the extent of S2p0about
5 O'Clock last night week. The loss is
covered by insurance.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-02-07

William +. kurtz won his fir,t ease in
Justice Daley's court last night week. liz
brought suit for Mary Wilkinson sga.nst
John Givin for SIS and got it. Ihrilistice
rendered judgment for the p.aint,a
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-02-07

John J. Gallagher is the winner If n FRA
prize of So and Mrs. !. ?. Ada.r winner
OF second p rlRSe Of " Tor st"tir5 Of stage
February.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-02-07

Frederick X. Kaiser and Miss Mary
Elizabeth Ebert, both of this city were
married TUESDAY, week at the parsonage
Place, the Rev l.. j. Bickel oliic.aunr'
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-02-07

A. Golden, druggist Birmingham Ala
writes: PLEASE publish some b he testi',
monials have sent you for Japanese piIo
Cure" N. b. Danforth, Second mi Warp at
streets, and the Miller Drug Co., 4Ul MARI ct
street
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-02-07

Contractor Edgar Zielian has sold the
property, No. 202l Delaware avenue to
Pierre $. du Popt. The consideration is
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-02-07

Increase Of pension has been granted to
benjamin r. Wiley of this city and TO
John @ johnson of Houston, Kent county,