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Evening journal., 1895-12-21
THE GRIST WAS SMALL.
Two OF the Notorious Front Street Gang
Get Dose OF Iaw-Other Cases In Mu-
nicipal Court.

Two of the Notorious Front Street Gang
Get Dose OF Iaw-Other Cases In Mu-
nicipsl Court.
This morning In Municipal Court the
case against William Forrest charged
with assault on his wife was dismissed as
she did not care to appear against him.
He was warned that q repetition would
lead to punishment
The ownership OF the bicycle lamp
stolen by Edward Richardson, colored,
was not discovered aud the boy was dis
charged
Thomas Conner arrested at Fourth aud
Dupont streets by Oficer Long was taxed
81 aud costs for drunkenness
James Moran was arrested by Officer
Shields. drunk on the coast He said he
belonged In Syracuse, and had Just got
out Of jail Hs went back In default Of
SO and costs.
John Rottenburg was arrested by
Officer Shields on Second street very
drunk He had quart OF whiskey in
side Of him, another quart In his pocket
and keg Of beer &c the depot He
belongs In Elkton, local option place,
and had loaded up for Christmas. II cost
him 81 and SxtrRs.
Emory w May got drunk and then
went to sleep in the Pullman oarshop
shed. be was arrested by Special Oficsr
jennings and fined s. aud costs.
John Roach and John LAlly were
arrested last night by officer Welch at
Front and West. They are members Of
the notorious gang which makes that
locality dreaded and Wslch had consider.
able trouble getting Lally. Roach got 81
and costs, but LAlly got 50 and costs.
An East Side saloon keeper was
charged with selling liquor TO Jesse
Patterson, a minor. Ths latter said he
was 1S about three years ago. and that
the saloon keeper had refused TO sell to
him once and be wanted to get square
He had been told that By having him
arrested be could make some money. The
case was dismissed.
Evening journal., 1895-12-21
BUILDING BOON IN DOVER.
Block-Another Effort to Form Base
ball League.

Block-Another Effort TO Form a Base
ball League.
Special Correspondence Evening Journal.
DOVER. Dec. 81 Contractor R A.
Black has commenced to tear down the
brick stores on the site where be is to
erect the Richardson stores. A large
force Of MN is at work and as soon az
the merchants can vecate the stores
The whole block on Loockerman street,
from State to the alley between State
aud Bradford streets will be made base,
and other work on the new building
begun. Contractor Black has already
received several car loads Of iron girders,
which are TO be used on the construction.
An effort is being made to form base
ball league for the coming season to
consist Of LAUREL Seaford, Cambridge
aud any clubs that may be organized In
Kent or Sussex counties Du-
Pont Walker, manager Of the Dover
team, has received notice from l..
Irving Mace, informing him Of
The above facts and inviting him TO be
present to meet representatives OF other
clubs on January 27 It is said that
Dover will have no club next season un-
less the citizens In general furnish the
financial aid The baseball enthusiasts
are endeavoring to form q stock company
to raise the necessary funds and join the
league.
Captain Joseph L. Bonsell, who has
been confued TO his home for several
days on sccount OF a Hpralned knee, is
very much improved and will be out In
few days.
Evening journal., 1895-12-21
STRUCK 4 POPULAR CHORD.
A New business Method Introduced-It
Meets with Public Approval.


Meets with Public Approval.
The announcement OF the business
method introduced by William G. Earle
prominent Philadelphia manufacturer
OF jewelrv who has for some years past
had an Office and salesroom at the south
east corner OF Eighth aud Market Streets
second floor, has been the means OF
bringing TO his establishment scores Of
people who are desirous Of remembering
their sisters, wives, sweethearts, hus-
bands and brothers this Christmas, but
who do not feel able to pay out a con
siderable amount Of money at one time
Mr.: Earle's plan is to deliver TO reput-
able parties, on making their hrat pay
ments anything In the line Of jewelry
precious stones, silverware, clocks
bronzes aud all such novelties as are
usually to be found a. any drst class
jewellers Arrangements are made for
easy weekly OF monthly payments aud
prices are as low as you can buy for
cash elsewhere Mr. Earle Is q mauufact-
urer aud does not have to provide for the
mlddleman's profits Send your address
to him and his representative will call
submit examples and take your order.
Evening journal., 1895-12-21
WIZ TAE LIGHT FlNasRED.

Meyers ArrRIened aud Held for the
Upper Oonrt-Other Plunder Dis
covered.
This morning Detectives MoVeY and
Witsll brought EiWard Meyers, charged
with robblng Chspmsn's store at Dels-
ware avenue and Scott streets and
captured Ia Philadelphia before Mati is
trats Daley who held him In $500 ball
for the upper court. William Brown.
who is charged with robbiug a store in
New CEstle, was taken there this morn
ing for a hearing Several more knives
we're rscsvsred In Philadelphia, whore
Meyers had pawned them
Detectives McVey and WitBil and
Sergeant Shields made a search In West
Yard Yesterday afternoon aud found
several coats In an italian sbanty. They
bore the name of Philadelphia Rrm and
are thought to have been stolen. The
Italian claimed to have bought them.
Evening journal., 1895-12-21
SOKE PERSONAL PROPERTY SOLD.

Industrial improvement stock Brings 81
Per share-Larkin hoap Stock Sells for
80 oents-No Spirited Bidding.
The Security Trust and Safe Deposit
Company, trustee, sold At auction this
morning personal property OF the
late Thomas Davidson, william Nc
Monamln, John T. Walker aud
Catherine McGovern Two shares OF
Lombardy Cemetery Company and ten
shares OF the Baltimore Bdlldlng aud
Loan Association we're offered but not
sold. as the bidding was not spirited
OF Mr. Osvidsons property. ave shares
OF Industrial Improvement Company
sold At 81 90 A S. Reed one share OF
Larkin Soap Manufacturing Company.
sold at % cents or the Oatbarlne Nc
Govern. six sharss OF Union N ational Bank
stock sold at 774 70 Mary MeGovern. The
late John L walkers gold watch sold
fer Sl5 Several articles we're with
drawn because Of no demand
Evening journal., 1895-12-21
THE TARMEST DAY FOR Is YEARS.

Christmas Tree Vendors Handled Their
Wares In "shirt sisevss"-No Prospect
OF a white Christmas.
Not at All.conslstent with their time
honored occupation, the Christmas tree
venders handled theii wares With coats
drawn and. in shirt sleeves to-day.
This was 10 marked contrast
with the tree sslesmen Of other years
who wore snow-spotted overcoats
buttoned up TO the chin, frequently
stopping to smite their shoulders and
sides TO keep the blood circulating.
This was unquestionably the warmest
anti Christmas Saturday In twenty five
years Ifs record Of 90 degrees at noon
almost equals the 2lst OF De
cember. 1887. when the mercury
reached 81 degrees. and brisk moving
pedestrians took off their hsnnsls and
overcoats The prospects are not favor
able for white Christmas but four
days are TO elapse
Evening journal., 1895-12-21


Liquor License Applications OF Richard
son. OF MarshAiiton. aud whitcrAn. of
ChristiAnA-rest In tho Latter
Case Heard This Morning.
William whitcraft's application for a
license TO sell liquor Ia the town Of
Christians. was taken up for considsra.
tlon by the Court of General Sessions,
after a delay OF one week caused by the
absence Of several naterlal witnesses
Those opposed to th license were repre-
sented by William s Pickett. lattorney
for the Law aud Order Society Whit
crafts Ia awyer was Walter II Hayes.
The opposition was based on the
ground that the application was i'm
properly made; that nquor Ihas been sold
on Sunday that noisy crowds oongregate
at and in the nelghborhood OF the saloon.
and that II was not necessary for the
convenience Of the travelling public.
IL was ruled by the court that the
application was properly filed and the
case went TO a hearing
Those who testified that the place
was unnecessary and noisv and disor-
dsrly were Arnold Naudaln. Rev Henry
+ Mason, Rev. George s. Conway and
Miss RI becca Churchman
Mrs. Rebecea Smalley lives opposite
the place She testified, that tho plscs
was noisy, dltorderly and not needed
She STATED positively that she had sean
drunken men and women leave the place
on Sunday. When they went In the
place they were apparently sober.
Through the transom. over the saloon
door. she had seen persons drinking At
the bar on Sunday She knew OF one
instance 10 which liquor had been sold
TO Abram Brown. a minor 1t was about
tive years ago
Mrs Swayne. who lives nearly oppo-
site the place. testified TO the disorder
which prevailed at times, aud had seen
men and women coming out drunk on
Sunday This ended the testimony Of
the contestants and Mr. Hayes proceeded
to put In his defense
Mrs Estelle Marshall whose home Is
next to the hotel. swore that she con
nidered the place both orderly aud
necessary, and knew Of no violations Of
the lsw. She was never annoyed by
disorder.
This testimony was supplemented by
testimony TO like effect given by John K.
Taylor, James Stafford, ObedlAh Vincent
and John H Olesver.
Mr.. Hayes presented a petition con
tain.ng II names, and a personal letter
from DR.. B Peters, asking the court
to renew tho license
Both this application and that OF
James Richardson, Of Hockessin. were
refused
Evening journal., 1895-12-21
But Few Fines Paid.

"Dld II ever occur to you the small
amount Of the payments made on zines
imposed on convicts by the Courts Of
Ogsr and Terminer and General ses-
sionsf' asked Deputy Clerk Of the Peace
Janvier Of an EVENING JOURNAL re.
porter this morning. At the November
term OF the Court Of General Sessions the
foes imposed amounted to 3475 OF
thit amount but $50 was paid
In the Oyer aud Termlnsr Court . fne OF
81 600 was imposed on Dougherty, who
was sent TO prison for life, and that ine
will never be paid. The November term
was a small one and Il not fair
comparison"
Evening journal., 1895-12-21
naath of a pslnwarean.

ELKroE Md, Dee. 81 Mrs Emily
Frazer. widow OF the late James Frazer,
died this msrning altar = lingering
illness Ia the S0th year OF her
age. She WAS native OF
Delaware and came TO this county
with her husband In 1850. Mrs. Frazer
was the mother OF nine children
seve1 Of whom are now living.
They are Dr. James H. Frazer.
OF Baltimore; John aud kobsrt b
FIR szsr, OF Elkton; Samuel Frszsr. OF
Csoilton Eben Frszer, OF Newark, Del
Mrs william Evans and Mrs z. II.
Cleaver. Elkton
Evening journal., 1895-12-21
CondItItion Of tho Society Abroad.

On rhursdaV evening William Allen,
OF Colorado Springs. delivered an address
before the Friends Circle. at Ninth and
Tatnall streets, on the subject Of the
present status OF the Society OF Friends In
Engisnd. He travelled part OF the time
with Jonathan Rhodes, OF this city, who
Is over there laboring among the friends,
and gave a most encouraging account Of
the condition OF the society and Mr..
Rhodes work In Great Britain Last
evening James Psxson. OF the Young
Friends Association In Philadelphia. read
paper before the Young Friends As
ISOLATION, Of this city. on the condition
Of association work In Philadelphia. IL
was followed by discussion.
Evening journal., 1895-12-21
Zinc HolIdaY Rookn Chean

We have a few copies Of a beautiful
work, handsomely bound, containing sew
eral hundred pictures OF high artistic
merit, which will be sold at 81. 70 a copy,
which is about one-fourth the publica
tion price. Also some copies OF Rand and
MeNallY's Cyclopedia at 81 %, worth
four times the price asked. Can be seen
at the EVENING JOURNAL efflca.
Evening journal., 1895-12-21
VALUE OF WALKERS ESTATE.

Orphans Court Appraisers Say That Il
Does Net Exceed the sum OF $4,000.
On application Of John H. Rodney an
order to cell the real estate Of the late
William O. Webb was granted to Henry
CieRver by the Orphans Court this
morning.
Joseph L Carpenter, Jr, Caleb p.
Johnson. Nathan fisherman, Archibald
Cspslls and Henry + Dure, appointed to
appraise the estate OF the late John T.
Walker, made return through Colonel
BeDj amin Nlelds. In their opinion the
estate Is worth $40 500 The return was
condrmed
Evening journal., 1895-12-21
Not = nferrv obrIstmas for Them

The family Of James zsbley, of No 9i9
West Second street, Is Just now sadly
visited by typhoid fever. A day or tive
ago Mr. Zsblsy's son In law, John w.
Meredith. died leaving a widow and two
children. all Of whom are now down with
the fever. Another son IN law, John Il.
Bennett, Jr, and one Of his children
Is also sick from the same
disease Christmas certainly has brought
no cheer for this stricken family.
Evening journal., 1895-12-21
snla of the nfoGorern Rnnltr.

The Security Trust and Safe Deposit
Company. agent, sold the real estate Of
the late Catherine McGovsrn At the
Court Houss this morning The three
story brick dwelling, No. 3l4 East Ninth
street, was sold to g. w Sterrstt for
$50; he also purchased No. "a West
Thirteenth street for 800; No. Si3
Poplar street went for $500 to s. j.
Truitt, while No. 1884 Madison street was
purchased by J. Wilson MeDoWiell for
81. 7O5.
Evening journal., 1895-12-21
w. or u. oommsnds ths Police.

The w. @. T. U held q meeting yes.
tsrdsy afternoon at which the reports
read showed . hattering increase in
attendance, and suggested that books
and papers be asked for. Announce
ment Was made Of union devotional
service to be held during the week Of
prayer, beginning January l. The
police authorities were heartily COM
msnded for their Sctlon In auppressinE G
the exhibition Of thsatrioal posters which
SAVIOR Of the indecent
Evening journal., 1895-12-21
Foref.thsr. pay a. arace chureh.

Last evening the members Of Grace A
E. Church enjoyed love feast, presided
over by Rev. l.. Il Barrett This was
followed by quarterly conference. To
morrow forsfRthsrs day will be celebrated
and in the evening Rev. DR. Hulburd will
preach \ sermon on The Pilgrim and
the Puritan. What We Owe Them" On
Christmas morninE at o'clock services
of prayer and experiences will be held 10
the chapel
Evening journal., 1895-12-21
Ola judgments In Jeopardy.

Lawyers are buslly engaged searching
the Judgment dooksts In the prothono
tary's office for old Judgments which will
be Affected by the Law iiultiuR judgment
liens 10 ten years. All judgments,
ten OF more years Old, not revived on or
before January cease to be liens on real
estate There have been but few revivals
aud unless considerable work isdone next
week many OF these old judgments will
-
Evening journal., 1895-12-21
wand the NsriMIInInrton ol.h.

John A. Newell, Of this city. is after
the franchise of the new Wilmington
professional baseball club Of the Atlantic
Association, and advanced his PROPOSE
tlon at the recent association meet.
ing held In New York. 1t Is
not probable that be can get
the inside track. however. as Baseball
Magnatss Ellis, Long and lOrans. bought
up ell the franchises solidly while the
new project was 10 embryo
Evening journal., 1895-12-21
has Much 20 Answsr For.

President Howell England, Of the
Delaware Peace Society. 6nds life at the
Court House unbelrabls now. His
friends there declare that the for Wardlng
Of the Escisty's resolutions OF peace 70
President Cleveland led to an aRgrava-
tlon Of the condition OF affairs In Caba
aud Turkey. the railway strike in Phlla-
delphia. and the warlike message relative
to the Venezuelan boundary
Evening journal., 1895-12-21
Mr. AdaIeks Not Wanted.

In speaking Of the possibility Of ]. Ed
ward Addlcks being appointed trustee Of
the original Board Of the Delaware College
Trustees, In place Of the late Captain
Charles w. Roberts. a student stated
that he would not be recommended by
the alumni Of the college At the last
meeting Of the alumni a resolution was
passed which provided that no person
should be recommended for q trustee
except q graduate Of the college.
Evening journal., 1895-12-21
ohe,ter oounty,s ~ Rate,

WEST CHESTER, Dec. 2l.-rhs county
commissioners OF this county have fixed
the rats Of tax for 1896 at "a mills This
is the saue ss was laid last ear. and il Is
estimated that. after paying The current
expenses OF the county. there will be
enough to pay OF = good part Of the
county debt.
Evening journal., 1895-12-21
Wilmington Prize winners.

Among those who took a hand In
guessing the wind-up Of mystery"
story in a Philadelphia paper sRd were
fortunate enough to win prlzss were
several Wilmington women. Mrs. Will
liam Clymsr and Miss Gertrude Johnson
each won S. and Miss May Parker and
Mrs s. o. PsnrSss recsived two books
Evening journal., 1895-12-21
Funeral 81 er.Omcnr qherer

The funeral Of ex Officer William II
Sherer was held yesterday and was
largely attended. High mass Of requiem
was celebrated In Sacred Heart Church
Friendship Fire Company attended In a
body The pail. bearers were William
Cox, Isahc Darlington. Frank Frederick,
Howard Cloud. William Mcconnell and
William Ward
Evening journal., 1895-12-21
A Chanee An ths BTarket Day.

On account Of next Wednesday being
the festive December % 1t will not be as
usual the mid-week market day that
makes so much business along King and
Madison streets Monday afternoon and
Tuesday will. accordingly bs observed as
general market Gays and together with
Tuesdays being Christmas eve will make
IL the busiest day Of the year.
Evening journal., 1895-12-21
r. A. MS Annual Meeting and banquet

st. Johns Chapter Of Royal Arch
Masons. st it's annual meeting last even
Ing. elected William r Watson, high
priest; Charles MeIntyre. king; Joseph
Stewart. scribe; j. Jackson Pierce,
treasurer; William Marshall, secretary.
The customary banquet, intersperSed by
a choice program Of music and speaking,
followed the election OF officers
Evening journal., 1895-12-21
Hsadouarters for holiday Goods :

Elegant and useful Christmas gifts
umbrellas. silk mufilers, handkerchiefs,
kid gloves, neckwear. suspenders, plush
caps and furs at the lowest prices in the
city at Ross's. No 2l0 Market street.
Largest stock and best Assortmentl
Evening journal., 1895-12-21
Found Her Lost PooketbooI,.

Mrs. J. H. Price, wife Of well known
rallroad man, living at No S03 West
Eighth street, lost her pocketbook con-
tanning $50 on P w & train No 946
yesterday afternoon. The lost valuables
we're recovered this morning through
the prompt sotion Of the conductor Of
train BAG
Evening journal., 1895-12-21
Holiday Excursion

Holiday Excursion Rates on tho B. & o.
In pursuance OF its usual policy, the
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
will sell excursion tickets between all
stations on its lines east Of the Ouio river
for all trains December 81, 90. %. "a. %
81 and January : valid for return j,urnsy
until January inclusive at reduced rates
Evening journal., 1895-12-21
AccldentaIIr shot b tho Lip.

Several boys we're playing with a shot
gun on the vacant lot at Ninth and
Lombard streets TO day and incidentally
getting rid nof their Christmas exuber
ance. when the weapon WAS discharged
some Of the shot struck Gardner Hitch
ems, nine years old. Of No. 1902 Pine
street. Ia the upper lip The boy was
aken TO the office Of Dr.. Thomas ID
Cook where his injury was dressed.
Evening journal., 1895-12-21
rho Fnnnrth nIidnlrht sarvIca

All the singers In the concert choir
that Is to sing AZ the EpWorth midnight
service on Christmas eve, will meet at
the church to night for q full rehearsal
Another meeting for fnal practice will
be held ct the church on Monday night.
There are forty singers In the special
Evening journal., 1895-12-21
Hotel Proprietor Rstirss From BusIns.

George w. Grimth, for many years
proprietor OF Grif6th's Hotel at Eleventh
and Thatcher streets, just beyond
Eleventh street bridge. sold out to Mr..
Anna Farren this morning Mr. Griffith
will retirs from business and reside on
East Eleventh street In the Ninth ward.
He was highly respected a. a hotel pro
prletor aud his place Is said to have been
entirely free from disorder
Evening journal., 1895-12-21
The weather

In the Middle States and New England to-
day partly cloudy 70 cloudy weather viii pre-
vsil. with slight temperature chxnges and
fro sh southeasterly winds, followed In this
section by rain. light OF moderate on the
coasts, On Sunday In both OF these sections,
partly cloudy TO cloudy. slightly cooler
weather, fresh southerly winds and rain viii
revail. followed by clearing In the interior,
and on Monday partly cloudy and clearing,
enolar vVaathor
Evening journal., 1895-12-21
This is for You.

Do you want handsome present for
yeur frlend2 l have on sale large line
Of silver novelties. diamond rings, pins.
watches, etc. You will be sure to End
something that will suit you II you will
call Millard r. Davis, No. 8 East
Second street.
Evening journal., 1895-12-21
Basket Ban AZ the GIN.

Bskst ball will he the game In the
gymnasium OF the Y. NJ @ A this even
ing The contestants will be the local
association team and the Manual Train.
ing School boys OF Philadelphia.
Evening journal., 1895-12-21
Nsr stnhI.a md Mork.hnn.

Patrick Fahey is contracting lsrgS
brick stables on the site OF Michasl
Riley's burned shops and stables on West
street between Front and Second. The rev
stables will have a we'll appointed ofice
adjoining and two large workshops
ahnNn
Evening journal., 1895-12-21

Don't wait until day or two before
Christmas to order your picture frames.
Come at once, as we are working day and
night now at Harry Yerger's, No. 4i9
Shipley street
Evening journal., 1895-12-21
WILL VsIr WASHINGTON.
Two Of the High School Graduates Win
the Addick's Prizes.


the AddicE's Prizes.
As result OF the generous Offer Of ]
Edward Addicks. the millionaire gas
king. two Of ths msmbsrs Of the gradu O.
ating class Of the High School will make
three days visit 70 Washington. free
Of expense The condition on
which this prizs WAS offered was the
answering Of twsnty-thres questions in
history and current events and thirty
two OF the pupils contested ysEtsrday
Aft'rn Charles L Klttinger asked
the questions.
William SwsstmAn stood 70 SO and
Miss Mary o Herring stsod 51 and we're
declared the winners. They will leavs
here Thursday over the P w. & B. read
and all their expenses for three days will
be paid by Mr. Addlcks
Evening journal., 1895-12-21
NOTHING FOR THE S. P. C C.
But the 8. p. Q. A. win Get s1O, 900 From
the Residuary Estate Of Mary s. Boyd.

Register of Wills Oooch has granted
letters testamentary upon the estate OF
the late Mary 8 Boyd to the Eq uitabls
Guarantee and Trust Company. The
will does not bequsAth anything
to the Society for the Prevention Of
Cruelty to Children, but one fourth Of
the residuary estate. or from IS 600 to
$40 600 to the Society for the Preven-
tion Of Cruelty to Animals
Letters of administration upon the
estate OF the late George w He'll have
been granted to the Security Trust and
Safe Deposit Company.
Evening journal., 1895-12-21
sIr Nov unra Ion FlorIdn.

shipment Of six new cars built by
the Jackion and Sharp Company for
Southern trade. we're shipped from this
city to-day. The cars were railroad day
coaches and were consigned TO the
Florida Eastern Coast Line.
Evening journal., 1895-12-21
Railroad Conductor Goes South,

Conductor Washington ] Sterling, Of
the p, w. 4 B. railroad. who has been
III for several weeks and unable TO
attend to business. has so far rec gvered
that he WAS able to leave for Gsoreis to-
day in search of renewed health and
vlgor.
Evening journal., 1895-12-21
nfr. speakman to RerIn on chrIstmas

Bfr. speakman 60 Begin on Christmas.
Rev. II D speakman. the we'll known
Episcopal minister and rector OF 81.
Matthew's Mission, will conclude bis
work In Wilmington to morrow. Mr.
Speakman will assume control Of his new
charge, All Saints Church, Rshoboth, on
Christmas Day.
Evening journal., 1895-12-21
RnIinf In Sig Hnnr.

Distressing kidney and bladder diseases re
lieved In six hours by the "New Great South
American Kidney Cure" This new remedy
is a great surprise On account Of its exceeding
pro-1ptness In relieving pain In the bladder,
kidneys, back and every part OF the urinary
passages In male or female. IL relieves reten-
ton OF water and pain in passing Il almost
immediately. II you want quick relief and oure
q. James Belt. druggists. Wilmington. Dsl