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Evening journal., 1895-12-09
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Hs THOUGHT IT WAS LOADED.

Baker I Argenstein Prepares a. Prizs
Package which Don't Go on-He Ae-
ousss His Workman and Suit May
Follow.
An amusing complication which may
be aired Ia the local courts ir which a
baker, his assistant and a 50 gold piece
are factors The story Is funny one
and hinges on the attempted enterprise
Of the baker whose name Is Argenstein.
A short time ago ho advertised that
he would hide a 81 gold piece in
a certain batch OF bread, and the pur
chaser Of the fortunate loaf by notifying
him would not only be permitted 20
keep the coin but would also be served
with 50 OF bread free 1t Is alleged
that Argensteln was anxious thst one Of
his best customers, = woman living
near his shop. shonld get the prizi and
to guarantees that result be ordered his
baker to make mark on the prizs loaf
This was done and the loaf was duly
delivered TO the woman. whose name for
the nonce shall be Smith
The next day. Mrs. Smith came for her
daily bread aud Argenatein extended his
hand with the remark: MRS Smith,
allow me 10 congratulate you The
astOnished woman asked what for, when
the hsppy man Of -four replied; "Oh
you've got him; you've got him
The woman began TO think the baker
was demented especially as he added (;
you've got the FIVE all right Then
she tnmbled TO what be meant and
hurried TO explain to him that she hadn't
"got him" nor had she seen tho $5 piece
Then Argensteln was mad.
First he went down stairs and taxed
his workman, Snyder by name, with
having pinched the money but Snyder
emphatically denied having done so.
although he might have marked the wrong
loaf by accident. This didn't suit
Argensteln and he hurried upstairs and
searched Snyder's clothes, finding 81 IN
change in his pantaloon pockets. Secur-
ing this he again confronted his man
and again Snyder denied the theft
not only did hs deny It but be threatened
10 sue his master. and with that end In
view consulted a lawyer, who assured
him that he had a case. The lawyer
shortly afterwards also had a case.
ArRenstein denies having marked any
loaf, but declares that SNYDER didn't put
the gold piece in the dough. No one has
made claim for the extra bread any
Wav
Evening journal., 1895-12-09
WORKING FOR YOUNG MEB.
Gleanings From Association Hall which
wan Interest All Religious workers4

Gleanines From Association Hall which
wan Interest All Religious workers4
Last evening. at the Church Of the
Covenant. GeuerAl Secretary r. w Lang,
Physical Director K Jackson aud
Modford Il. Cahoon, OF the Y NJ. @. A,
addressed the congregation. They spoke
on the different phases Of work for young
men, and had an especially attentive
audience. This was but one Of esveral
meetings OF like character which have
or will be held la the city churches.
II ls not SO much association
woI k as an endoavor TO awaken oongre
cations TO the necessity OF exertIng
greater effort for the welfare OF young
men who come within their fpheres OF
n nuence.
Rev. Thomas J Mason Of tho Church
bf the Rsdeemer, has selectsd'a rather
startling subject for his address to be
delivered IN Association Hall on next
Sunday afternoon 10 IS death to the
Traitors.
GA Saturday night the ladies'
Auxiliary will meet with the reception
committee snd make arrangements for
the New Years reception.
A. a meeting OF the special committees
Of charter membevs on Thursday even
ing plans will be laid for reception to
ali present and past members OF the
association.
Evening journal., 1895-12-09
PORTY-THREE WARS An ODD FELLOW.

Death OF Ex-soidier Jacob Hanna, Prob
ably tho Oldest ODD Fellow IN Town
and ono OF the First Railroad Oar
penters.
Jacob Hanna, well known as an ex
soldier aud one Of the Oldest journey
men carpenters In the employ OF the
Philadelphia, WILMINGTON aud Baltimore
Railrosd Company, Is dead % his home,
No 923 Walnut street.
Deceased was born "a White Clay
Creek hundred about sixty five years
ago and had been a resident OF Whining
ton forty. i've years. He served three
years In Company ! Of the Third Della
ware. After learning the trade
OF a carpenter he entered the employ Of
the Philadelphia. Wilmington 4 Baltimore
Company as a journeyman This was
about thirty yesrs ago, before the canal
bridge was washed away. He con
tinued work for the railroad
company until eight months ago
when he was taken suddenly
IN while at work at Gray's Ferry Two
physicians were summoned 10 meet hi n
at Chester but all they could do WAS to
adnlnister morphine
Mr.. Hanna leaves a vile and two grown
sons-W William b Hsnna. deputy collector
Of taxes, aud Hanna, machinist
employed IN Philadelphia Deceased was
a member of Odental Lodge, l o o
f, which he joined forty-three years
ago; Reynolds Encampmsnt; Lincoln
Lodge; Knights Of Pythiasi DUPONT
Post, q A. R
Funeral services viii bs held on Friday
afternoon with interment at Riveivlew,
Evening journal., 1895-12-09
CITY NEWS IN BRIEF.

The lecture announced for tomorrow
afternoon in the High school cour-e 10 be
dallversl by Rev. =. b. Meeser, mas been
postponed until December 10.
The solemnities for Monsignor satolli
have been post oned
That libel suit against tho steamship
Aspstria for Si0.wages, was settled yeaterday-
Probably the fist excursion advertised
for next year Is that OF Corinthl3n Consle-
tory, 5. +. of r.. 8. which viii go 10 Atlantic
city via the new Pennsylvania railroad
bridge next september
Key Henrletta G.. oore. of Ohio,
preached ai the Unitarian Church last night
on Character Building.
Palestine Castle. No. /. A. o. Knights Of
the Mystic Chain. Will celebrate its tent h
anniversary tonight.
This evening the Past Grand Officers
Association OF the l. o. d f.. Will hold its
first meeting since the Organization AZ last
encampment.
-Business wagons for Cape Town, South
Africs will be shipped froIa Wilmington
this week by McCabe & Darragh. They Will
be loaded on a steamer al New York and VIII
be consigned TO Merchants \. ii. deney q
Co. South Africa.
-Reaister Of Wills Cooch has Granted let
ters testamentary c. G. n. upon the estate OF
Anna E stidham, late Of this city, 70 Thomas
Il. Lgni n.
Evening journal., 1895-12-09
/ DANGEROUS negro At LARGE
Shoots at Omoer Scott. william j. Conner
Tries to stop Him and Gets a Bullet In
the Neck.

Tries TO Stop Him and Gets a Bullet In
the Neck.
About II 30 o'clock Saturday night,
William J. Conner, Of No 6O3 West
Third street was passing along Second
street on his way home, when he heard
three shots fred from the direction Of
Front and West streets Conner turned
down West to see what the matter was
when he noticed coloTed fellow
running rapidly In his direction
he waited until the man was opposite
him, and then grabbing him asked the
trouble. The man, a negro Of medium
stature, wesring a light overcoat and
derby hat, drew revolver, when Conner
struck him IN the face The negro fred
at once, the bullet striking Conner in tho
left side Of the neck, about an inch from
the centre. The man then broke away,
ran to Second and Tatnall, and then to
SlRughterhouse alley, where he was lost
Ohcsrs White, DlMsre, Scott. Rice,
Maloney, Shields and Special Officer
Leach searched the sheds and buildings
In the neighborhood, bnt failed TO dls
cover the man. Later David and Abraham
Anderson were arrested, but as 1t was
proved that they were not the ones
wBnted, they were discharged
Il was learned that earlier in the
evening two oolored men entered a
saloon on the coast and got drink
which they refused to pay for. Later
the same men got into q wrangle on
Water, between West and Tatnall
streets, and were ordered to move on by
o dicer Scott In reply one Of them shot
at the officer, and It was while trying to
get away that be was intercepted by
Conner.
Conner went to police headquarters
and reported the shooting, and DR.
Baird dressed the wound. The bullet
did not enter far into the flesh, and
evidently dropped out during the run.
No serious results are anticipated.
Evening journal., 1895-12-09
BELIEVED IN FREE TRADE.
ONE MKlNLEY WHOSE THEORIES
DIFFER FROM THE PROTEcTlONlST

He Wanted a Pair OF New Shoes and
simply Took Ihem-Two Coons and a
Bottle of whiskey Form Combination
The Police Get On to It-Other nIu-
niclpal Court Gases.
Saturday night John Spain, who keeps
a saloon at Fifth aud DaPont streets,
missed a bottle OF forty-rod thirst tonic
from his bar Ee suspected two colored
men, Howard Rothwell and George
Briggs. of the theft, and notified officer
Long Later in the evening the officer
ran across the two worthless and arrested
them, finding the bottle Of rum on Roth
wells person.
When taken to the police station
RothWell claimed that he found the
liquor Ia an alley, but Briggs denied
knowing anything Of where It was got
ten In Municipal Court the men
repeated these sLetemt4ts, but Judge
Ball decided that they should bs given
chance to tell the story to the upper
court, and held them both In bail for
appearance there
When David h. Barry. general manager
for Market street shoe house. returned
to the store this morning, after emptying
pan Of ashes, he noticed q shabbily-
dressed fellow walk out the frcnt door
Scenting a sale Mr. Barry went after the
man, when be noticed that be had pair
OF shoes worth SO under his coat Mr.
Barry asked why the man had taken the
articles and was coolly informed 81
wanted 8 new pair OF shoes and just took
them" The fellow was marched TO
police station and turned over to Captain
Kane He had nothing to say when
arraiRned and was held in $500 bail for
upper court he gave his name as
William Mckinley.
Charles Blsckston, oolorsd, charged
with assault, was not ready, and the case
WAS continued until to night, as were the
cases of Bernard and William McHugh.
charged with disorderly conduct.
Evening journal., 1895-12-09
NEW CANDIDATE FOR REGISTER.
L. Irving Handy Has SHED His Castor
and Pyle, Orossan and Baldwin Are In
n Brown study.

l.. irving Mandy mas bnieu us Dhhtor
and Pyle, Orossan and Baldwin Are In
n Brown study.
A new candidate for the Office Of
register Of wills for New Castle county
has sprung up L Irving Handy is the
man. and he has announced himself to
some Of his friends aud asked for their
support This has set the other cindi
dates to thinking
State Senator Pyle, ex State Ssnstor
Calvin w. Crossan and Thomas l. J
Baldwin are already In the field
and have been for some
months. Register OF Wills Cooch will
not 20 out Of office until next June. by
which tims others may bs In the field
The fact that Mr.. Handy comes out
with so much confidence and at such q
late hour leads me to believe that be has
received cheering tip from Dover
or Milford" said one OF the
most skillful political manipulators IN this
city toan EYENIRs JOURNAL repo rter
this morning. IF my surmises are
correct. and 4 believe they are.
the sooner the other candidates ask
Governor Watson to declare his inten
tions the better 1t will be for them A
pertinent question on their part might be-
labor saving device.
Evening journal., 1895-12-09
sale of ) ansoIins steamer.

PocoMoKE CITY Md, Dsc. 9.-The 10
horse power gasoline steamer BERTHE K.
Tull, built by E. James Tull, of Pocomoke
City, one year ago, at a cost OF $40 600,
for a stock company composed OF truck
growers OF the Eastern Shore Of Virginia,
was sold last week by said company at
NAssawadox, Va for "a 800 The pur
chasers we're e James Tull, Of Pocomoke
Captain E w Mlligan, of Cape Charles,
Va, and R O Barnard, of Philadelphia,
Pa. The ooat was brought to Pocomoke
and placed on Mr.. Tull's marine railway
here, where she will undergo general
repairs 1t will be taken to North
Carolina early in the trucking season Of
1896. For the past year this boat has
been running truck and oysters
from the small creeks on the e astern
Shore of Virginia to Cape Charles, Va
IL was found to be too large a boat foi
these waters.
Evening journal., 1895-12-09
THE POSTERS WE'RE INDECENT.
Manager Miller, of the Bijou, Pleaded
Guilty to Placing Them and Paid a
Fine-rhers Were Mitigating Cir
cumstances.

manager miller, OF the BiJous fleaueu
Guilty TO Placing Them and Paid n
Fine-rhers Were Mitigating Cir
oumstances.
The hearing in the case Of Manager
Frank w. Miller, of the Biiou Theatre,
was taken up In Municipal Court Satur-
day evening, Hsrace Greeley Kno wles
appearing Ter Mr.. Miller The charge
was that of placing or posting indecent
Autographs advertising the Gaiety Girls.
A plea Of guilty was entered although
Mr.. Miller explained that he was not
aware at the time that the pictures we're
Objectionable or within the meaning OF
the law He had cent his man to the
chief OF police with specimens, for the
purpose Of ascertsining II any OF them
were unlawful, and his man returned
with word that everything was all right
This had been his custom In Philadephia
and Chief Linden had always acted. He
disclaimed any intention Of violating any
law
Chief Dolan said that the man called
on him aud was told that It was not the
province Of the police 10 act as censor
but merely to see that violatsrs Of the
law were brought TO punishment. He
agent he certainly would not put up the
questionable posters, whereupon the
man remarked "Well they don't 60 up
then
Mr. Knowles said that while he could
not see that the law had been vioate d
and even If 1t had been, IL was purely
unintentionsl, still as plea OF guilty
had been entered, he would not contest
1t. There had been no complaint made
until two days afterwards. when Mr.
Miller at once covered the Objectionable
posters and withdrew the Autographs
This he offered in mitigation
Judge Ball said that the fact that
samples had been submitted to the
authorities indicated that Manager Nil
Ter must have had serious doubts as to
the dtcency Of them It was not the
place of the police to advise in the mat
ter. In view Of the.plea and the many init
igatinR circumstances. however, he world
simply Six fine OF s. and costs. This
was paid
Evening journal., 1895-12-09
The weather.

In the Middle States and New England to-
dav ptrtly cloudy TO cloudy weather VIII
probably prevail with fresh and brisk ~
riable Winds. possiblJ becoming dangerous on
and nearly stationary. followed by lower
temperature and clearing in the interior OF
this section bv night. On Tuesday. In both
q These sections, colder and clearing weather
viii probably prevail. preceded rosaibly by
snow or rain squalls on the coasts, and on
Wednesday fair and slightly warmer.
Evening journal., 1895-12-09
nroun,on Llbrarr Leeturss.

The Prownson Library Assoclation's
Winter course OF lectures will open this
(GoudaJ) evening IN the Librsry Building
Fourth and Jackson streets, when Rev.
NIX Fallon will lecture. Bis subject
will be IAN archaeological Horoscope "
There will be also an interesting musical
program rendered Admission 100.
Evening journal., 1895-12-09
RevIval started at sfarshaIIton,

An enthusiastic revival season was
begun at Msrshsllton NJ K Church last
night and there were two conversions.
Rev. Edwin Gardner, the minister ] q
charge Intends to continue the services
every night with special music and some
ministerial assistance. Tue attendance
is unusually large and In the rain last
night several were turned away.
Evening journal., 1895-12-09
oona.matlon at GAisns, ma.

Right Rev. Alfred A. Curtis, bishop OF
the diocese Of Wilmington, returned
home from a trip down the Peninsula
this morning Last night the bishop
confirmed class at Galena, Nd. There
we're to have bssn twelve members Of
the class, but inclement weather detained
four Of them At home.
Evening journal., 1895-12-09
Hynn Book ~ Local Men.

It is said that Rsv F. Burghstts
Short and Professor I Lsslle Carpenter
are about to issue a new hymn book for
Sunday schools and for general Christian
worship. the contents Of which have
been assorted from the brightest work
Of local composers
Evening journal., 1895-12-09
Runaway Boys Caught.

Several days aRs two boys, Horace
Harding, OF No 60S Orange street, aged
10 years, and Thomas McCray, OF No.
Wright street. aged IA years, ran away
from home Yesterday they were caughr
In Chester, where their parents wen
after them.
Evening journal., 1895-12-09

For rheumatism / have found nothing
equal to Chsmberlain's Pain Balm. 1t re
lieves the pain as soon as applied. J.W
Young West Liberty. w Va The prompt
relief it affords Is alone worth many times
the cost. 90 cents. It's continued use will
effect permanent cure For sale by z.
James Belt, druggist, corner Sixth and
Market streets.
Evening journal., 1895-12-09
Candidate for Coroner.

George G. Rothvell, OF Blsckbird hun
dred, was at the Court House this morn
ing he said that be would be a candi-
date for the coronership nomination at
the hands OF the Democratic party next
year.
Evening journal., 1895-12-09
PRECAUTIONS AGAINST SMALL POX
woman Passenger on the California
Arrives IN Wilmington aud is Qaaran-
tined.

woman Passenger on the California
Arrives IN Wilmington aud Is oaaran-
tined.
Saturday afternoon Secretary Frszsr.
Of the State Board OF Health, received
the following communicR ion.
"Ofice of.U II Commissioner OF Immigra
tion, Ellis Island, New York Harbor,
December 1895.
TO the Secretary State Board OF Health,
Dover, Del
Sir; have to inform you that one
case Of smallpox occurred on 3. S
Californis, whose passengers were landed
this day. Passengers went TO your state
- follows; RubAno Maria Grszla to No.
sos Sixth avenue. Wilmington, Del.
Very respectfully.
"DR J. II SEENKR
"Commissiorer.
Secretary W. @ r. Coquhoun was al
once notified and he proceeded 20 inves
tigate the matter Executive Officer Nc
Dowell aud DR. Hitch proceeded to the
house, No 800 Sixth avenue and found
that an italian woman by the nam,
mentioned had arrived on the California
but that she had been vaccnated on thai
vessel and was free from any possibl,
danger To guard fully against emer
gency, however, the house was Qutran
tined for 4 week and the clothing worn
by the woman on shlpboard was thor
oughly fumi gated and cleaned. There is
no reason for apprehension and no dan
ger Of any epidemic.
Evening journal., 1895-12-09
one Wilmington Man Was Perfect.

At Holmesburg juno ion on Saturday
afternoon, on the grounds Of the Key
stone Shooting League. the Wilmington
team Of shooters was defeated by a score
Of 4s9 70 462 R Miller Of this city
managed to hold aloft Wilmington 8
reputation by shooting twenty-five out
Of a possible twenty The second
match Of this arrangement will be shot
of here on January A
Evening journal., 1895-12-09

You get ticket for those dolls II you
buy candy at Hollis's, 227 Market rect.
Evening journal., 1895-12-09
win address PhiIsdeiphia oOuns

Bishop Coleman will return home from
New York tomorrow Next Sunday the
bishop will be In Philadelphia and will
address E A. Shubert Council, No 72S.
which will attend divine servIcs at the
Church Of the Saviour.
Evening journal., 1895-12-09
Hsmoopathio Hospltal fioers.

The managers OF the Homeopathic.
Hospital Association met Saturday after
noon and elected the following officers
President, Mrs e w Mendinhsll; vice.
president, Mrs. Emma Kittiogsr
treasurer Mrs Emma l. Weldin; corre
spending secretary, Mrs Sarah a..
Smyth; recording secretary, Mrs
Emma G Qalg ey; chief Of
medical department.. August Negen
dank: chief of surgical department.,
y. Harmer Rile; chief OK maternity de.
partment, L Klttinger; chief Of
physiological department, Irwin N Finn
dental surgeon. Horace Belts; consult
ing surgeon, Professor w B Van Lem
nep, OF Philadslphia; consulting
~ necslogist, B F. Belts. Of Philadelphia
Onico Seventh and NiaR. Phone 545.
H. T. Sergeant dealer IN coal and wood
Evening journal., 1895-12-09
Quick Lune

At Beckett's. Nos. 6 and s West Sixth
street.
Evening journal., 1895-12-09

Onioo seventh and kiaR- Phone 545.
D. T. Sergeant dealer IN coal and wood
kW-Lerqe paA coal for family nse
~ Hickory wood for open CRATES.
Evening journal., 1895-12-09
ATLANTIC oIrY. n. J.
GAN MARCOS HOTEL.
NOW OPEN.
Pnclnc and MHssachusett8 AVenuei
ATLANTIC CITY, N. j.,

After thorough housecleaning and renova-
tion has been reoprned Tor the winter under
the p -raonal supervision of Mrs. Annie Grub,
formerly proprietress Of the kenilworth
Inn.
Steam Heat Hydraulic Elevator, Sun Par
lor. Baths. all cOnveniences. Write for rates.
Evening journal., 1895-12-09
BUsTNEss OPPORTUNITTEs.

EOR SALE CHEAP. .-GOOD WILL AM
II fixtures of O. first-class hotel, In good con
dition. with lease. Two bars two pool tables
six furnished rooms. Address THOMAl
McHUGH, No. 10 Market st., Wilmingion.D Del
Evening journal., 1895-12-09
PAID FOR EXPERIENCE.
He Takes a Philadelphia
Friend on a Sightseeing Tour.
PUT OUT OF AN ORANGE STREET DEN

They Kicked on tho Door aud the VIII
mington Man IL Arrested and Fined in
Municipal Oourt-An EVIL which Is
Puzzle to the Authorities-so some Perti-
nent Questions From au onlooker.
Evening journal., 1895-12-09

g ALESMAN WANTED-slOO TO S125 per
Dmonth and expenses to Introduce our goods
to the trade. Staple line; position permanent,
pleasant and desirable. Address, with stamp,
King Mfg. Co.. ID. 53. Chicago.
MAKE MO .Y-BY CAREFUL SPECULATION
In Grain through reliable. successful firm. Excel
lent opportunities 20 make profits by new plans
Fully explained and sent free. Highest references
PATTIsON & CO., Coz Omaha BUILDING Chicago. Ill.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1895-07-10

penalties and LICENSE men to steal, etc
The country needs the revenue.
Pleasantville seems to have grown
pretty well without saloon.
If the saloon makes a town grow Alb
secon should have increased many times
as fast as our town.
Look at Asbury Park, Ocean Grove,
Ocean City, Haddonfeld, Hammonton,
Millville and Vineland. None of these
towns are nourished on the whiskey
bottle or beer keg. Cancers, boiis and
tumors grow, bnt what growth and
sooner than this town grow from the
sale of liquor we should be willing to
have it stand still awhile.
But it will not. Make it understood
that it is firmly and decidedly temper
ance town, and give us electric lights
and quick communication with Atlantic
City, good schools and shade trees along
our roads, then see Atlantic City men
build their homes over here where their
families will not be exposed to the vicious
influence of iquor-soaked city.
As for the ''speak-easy," if one exists
here at all, | am sorry. Such place
could be raided and broken up, but the
knowledge is with those who patronlze
such places. | see no necessity for such
arisk to be taken be any one. With
Linwood on one side, Absecon on the
other, Egg Harbor behind and Atlantic
City in front, there is no need for having
it on the sly.
Be it as it may, am not afraid of a
speak-easy polluting the youth. No boy
will learn to drink when he has to act
like a criminal to obtain his first taste.
No boy is made drunkard by such a
spectacle as was presented the other day
in front of the merry y-go-round.
Now, like free discussion. | admire a
man or woman who has an opinion and
is bold enough to state it and strong
enough to defend it; and | have plan.
A debate is always interesting and i'm
proving, and let us have one sn this very
subject. If a hotel is desirable thing,
let us know it. Say that we take the
Baptist Church, have it arranged for
three or four people to speak for each
side of the question and take vote as
to which side wins. There would be
considerable amusement and perhaps
some instruction gained. Come forward
and let us hear the other side.
Yours for the Home,
EVA w. LAKE.