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Evening journal., 1895-10-23
MARTIN Y. 3. NOWDREN
HENoN s BLACK.
Trading as ClW WDkEY a RLANK.
RuaINnss oAnns.
CEwINe MAoHINEs.

q EWING MAUHINES,
- O'DONALD. l2 East Seventh street,
leads them all In low prices.
Brand new $50 machines reduced TO Sl6,
SIS and $50 All makes to select from.
Singer, Wheeler q Wilson, New Home, Do.
nestle, White, Standard and all other makes.
Any machine sent on trial. free,six months for
cash, two years on installments. Send postal.
J. II. O'DONABD.
No. l2 East Seventh Street.
Any machine repAired. 80 cents up.
Evening journal., 1895-10-23
MANY BRIGHT PlUMES
Uniformed Knights of Pythias
Parade.
ENTERTAINING wAsHIEsTOBIANs
Demor stratson and banquet In Honor Of
the Grand Lodge MeetinK-suprsme
Vice Chief Here-Condition of PSthian
KNIGHTS In Delaware.

Knights In Delaware.
Plumed knights. several hundred or
more. are paradiDg through the streets
this afternoon. They are here In honor
of the annual session Of the Grand
Lodge OF Delaware, Knights OF Pythias.
which bsgan In the Suith Building, bet
ter known as the K of p. Hall this
morning
Grand Chancellor Joseph c. Jolls, Of
Middletown, called the meeting at 10
o'clock with full attendance. In addi
tion to the grand officers there were
these representatives from lodges down
the state In attendance
George w Price, No. l2. Middletown; !;
George E Milbourn, No 10. Dover;
Newton l. Grubb, No 8 Grubb's Corner
Fred A. Hubbard. No. IA FELTON,
William w. Boulden, No. A
Marshallton; Jefferson Downham, No s.
New Castle; N. NJ Hill. No. II, Delmar
Hon. L E Wallace, No. Is, seaford (:
John d. MsO ca. No. 10, Talleyville.
Among the past officers from out OF
the city who attended this mornings
session Of the grand lodge were: Joseph
suy dam, Middletown; ex- Mayor Wilmer
Ha nson. Sheriff Paul Gilis, New Castle /;
William 5. Moore, Newark; Joseph o.
Jolls Middletown and several others.
A Supreme Oficer Here.
Supreme Vice Chancellor Philip Il
Colgrove, OF Hastings, Micn., is the
guest Of the occasion. Mr. Colerove
arrived In town early and registered at
the Clayton House. De delivered an
address before the Grand Lodge this
morning and will speak at the reception
tonight
Condition OF the order In eiawaro.
Mark l.. Garrett. grand keeper Of
records and seals, in his annual report
submitted this afternoon. shows the
following condition OF the order in
Delaware:
Evening journal., 1895-10-23

'traternally submitted in y. and b
'LEMUEL MARR, q M. Of E
Grand Chancellor J O. Jolls. In his
annual report, says Of the uniform rank
wilmington Division, No U R. is
In excellent condition and is increasing
in membership. It has always boen ny
idea. and have tried to work upon IL,
and that there should be at least one
more division In Delaware But circum.
stances have been such that II was impos-
sible to do anything this year. FOO much
importance cannot be attached to shls
military branch Of our order, and crust
that my successor may be able to bring
about the formation of n second division
10 the lower part of the domain It
would do more towards increasing the
number OF the lodges and the member
ship OF those already instituted than any
other effort that msy be used.
Arrival OF washington Uniformed
Knights.
At 10 80 this morning Captain Thomss
Mullan, Jr and a guard OF escort from
Wilmington Division, Uniform Rank, X.
Of P went to Delaware avenue station,
where they met large troop OF visiting
knights from Washington, d. G. In
the company were Washington
Division. No. 1. aud Troop A. AR
lington Division OF Mounted Uniformed
knights On forming in line. these two
comprehensive troop tskiog the rear
were headed by the g. Conn Band of
Washington, composed OF twenty Eve
sons of the mem hers OF Washington
Division and elsborately uniformed
On marching into the X Of P. Hall the
visitors were cordially received aud
afterwards escorted to restaurant
where they are being entertained at
meals Tonight there will be banquet
Of 800 covers
Beginning at 80 this afternoon there
WAS q street demonstration, participated
in by Washington Division OF the Uni
form Rank: Troop A. OF Washington,
lD CO. g. Conn Band Wilmington
Division and members Of the grand and
subordinate lodges
Predicts Future Prosperity.
In concluding his report Grand Chan
cellor Jolls says: THE year beginning
with this convention should be, and can
be made q very successful one. The new
grand constitution aud the constitution
for subordinate lodges which your
Committee on Law and Supervision has
prepared and offers for your codsidera-
tion. II adopted will put the law in
such shape that It can be better
understood and more easily enforced. as
Evening journal., 1895-10-23
oonsIspsd TO the Diamond state Q

The schooner Lizzie s. James loaded
with 200 tons of iron beams, etc, taken
from the wreck Of the British steamer
venitiau. recently cast away on Cape
Cod. arrived here this morning consigned
to the Diamond State Iron Works.
Evening journal., 1895-10-23
WILMINGTON FURNITURE
w AND
STORAGE EXCHANGE.

bIUHAUH EAJHANUEs
All kinds of Furniture bought, sold and ex-
changed. Stoves and heaters repaired, oil,
gas and gasoline stoves called for, thoroughly
overhauled and returned at a moderate cost
Stoves taken down, stored for the season and
put up in the fall Address OF call.
1905 ORANGE STREET. Wilmington. Del.
II HOEGELSBERGER, MD,
LIZ 6i6 MARKET STREET,
Made THE EYE BIS SPECIAL STUDY
IN the Universities of Vienna, Austria, and
New York City, in the Philadelphia Poly
clinic and Wills Eye Hospital.
He EXAMINES EYES FREE and gusran-
I eee satisfaction.
GOLD GLASSES, $500.
STEEL GLASSES. so CENTS.
Evening journal., 1895-10-23
FOR A DELAWARE RIVER FRONT.


The hoard OF Trade Committee Meets
and Decides on Holding a oitizsus
Mass Meeting at which tho Subject
VIII BE Discussed.
Last evening the committee named by
President William Lawton OF the Board
OF Trade to consider and report measures
which will secure a front for Greater
Wilmington on the Delaware river and
thus give an outlet for the business OF
this city, met Ia the Office OF its chair
man, Anson A. Maher In the Equitable
building
The necessity Of instant and energetic
action Was discussed and IL WAS decided
to call public meeting Of citizens for
November 9 IA the rooms Of the Board Of
Trade, over No 604 Market street. The
call reads ss follows
The cOmmitte OF the Board OF Trade
on road TO tue river and development OF
the river 'front.' callinga mass meeting
for Wednesday, November G. earnestly
ad dvocatea tha attendsncs OF every buSi
ness man In the city Of Wilmington.
The committee in making this
request appreciates the importance Of
having this matter thoroughly discussed
from every standpoint, ana all are invited
to come prepared 20 give the toard OF
Trade any suggestions they msy have,
and TO freely iavo. the mteting with
arguments pro aud con.
'ln the opinion OF the committee the
great future Of the city largely depends
upon opening up the sp.anoid natural
facilities for trade tff.red By the
Delaware river front. These facilities II
availed OF will soon increase the popula-
tiou Of WilninRton aud bring greater
prosperity bo our beautiful city than the
most enthusiastic Of this sche ne could
have anticipated
Every citIz.n should take thu deepest
interest in this important question.
make a note Of the date Of the meeting
and be- present 10 IA to be hoped that
the quarters Of the Board OF Trade will be
filled TO their utmost capacity on the
night Of the meeting
"ANsoN A MAHFR
"DAHIEL w. TAYLOR,
John q FARRA
A number OF prominent speakers will
address this meeting The bosri Is
gaining strength since the election OF
Mr. Lawton, aud already some hfty new
mem bers have been added Ia a short
time the United Stutes Government will
award contracts for tho building Of two
line OF battle ships. and IL ls hoped that
b Dis will be put go from thls4city. Ia
the event of such contract being
secured here, Wilmington would take q
giant spring into the ranks OF the great
seaport cities Perhaps the line Of
battlo ship Delaware may yet be built on
the Delaware river, by a firm In greater
Wilmington.
Evening journal., 1895-10-23
NOTICES.

NOTICE-A meeting of the Eighth warf
~ Republican League viii be held At the
headquarters Of The league No. 6lO East
Seventh street. on Friday evening. October
%. 1886 at 8 o'c ock j. Edward Addicks and
other prominent Republicans will b : present
End address the meeting. The public Is cor
daily invited TO attend BY order of the
League, VIM. n. GROVES, Sec.
NCTICE. WILLIAM b. CLERK AND
~ Milton H. NcElwee, heretofore trading
as W. g. Clerk g. 90, Of Wilmington. Della
ware, have sold their entire personal property
and assets 20 the William =. Clerk Company,
a corporation Of the State Of Delaware. which
company viii continue the morocco busins s.
at the factory Ninth and Walnut streets. Will
mi z on. Delaware. and the copartnership
heretofore existing between w. b Clerk and
Milton h. McElwee is this day dissolved.
Signed WILLIAM b. CLERK.
MILTON Il. McELMEE.
October %. 1895.
NOTICE-DIssOLUT OF UOPART-
IN nership. Notice is hereby given that
the copartne ship heretofore existing between
nenry ;. Black and Barton ID CURRY, cater
e's under the firm name of Henry Black q
Co.. AZ tie New-Century Club House and a.
No. l27 West Eleventh street. IN the city Of
WilminRtOn. hiss this day been dissolved by
mutual consent All amounts due the firm
will be collected and All debts Of the firm will
be paid by the firm Of Cowdrev & Black. who
will hereafter conduct the business At the
HENRY S BLACK.
BARTON d. CURkEY.
Late trading as Il rNRY S. BLACK & co.
October 22, 1885,
The undersigned, successors of Henry s.
Black & Co have this day associated them
selves under the firm name of COwdrey &
Black In the business OF catering and respect
fully solicit the patronage of the people of
Wilmington and vicinity. The firm Of Cow
drew * BLACK will pay the debts and l.
lect the amounts Of the late firm OF Henry
3. Black d c..
MARTIN V. b. COWDREY,
HENoN s BLACK.
Trading as @ wv DhET & BLACK.
I ADIESi Chichester's English Pennyroyal
II pills Diamond Brandt are the hest. Safe
reliable. Take no other. Send &c. stamps. for
particulars, "Relief FOR Ladies'" IN letter by
return mail. At druggists, Chichester CheIni-
cal 90. Philadelphia. Pa.
90 TO THE WILMINGTON PHOTO
" Company's new gallery. Finest IN city.
Great reduction In prices. 4O7H Market
street. above Fourth
Evening journal., 1895-10-23
BOARD AND RooMs.
BUSINESS OPPoRTUNITIEs.
REAL ESTATE.

sEOR RE >T-ll7 LOMBARD STREET,
II rooms, IS per month. Apply Q. II. TIN
DALI Az East Seventh street.
Evening journal., 1895-10-23
SHE LOSES HER MONEY.
The Investment Was Made
Subject to Certain Risks.
THE COURT COULDN'T INSURE HER

A colorod Man who Coveted Anothsr's
Propsrty-A Reckless Driver Pays for
Hts Fun-A wlfe-beAter Wants speedy
Trial and Don't Get It other Municipal
Court Oasss.
Evening journal., 1895-10-23

The total assets Of the lodges are $27,
749 90; for statement in detail OF mem
bership and finances see tables following
the report Of the grand keeper of records
and seals
The Receipts and Expenditures.
During the year the cash received and
paid out is accounted for in the following
report:
In conformity with my duty as g NJ
Of f L herewith submit my report for the
past year:
Amount 10 bank at hesinning of
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-01-30
THEY RFFrSED TO PAY CLTB DEBTS

JUDGMENT OBTAINED AGAINST THREE MEMBERS
or THE HRooKLyN UNION LEAGUE.
Elisha r Weymouth Frank G. Swimm and Edgar
G Smith are three members ~ the Brooklyn Union
League Club mo longer in good standing" For the
first time In the history OF IN" club II has been
found necessary to members for non payment OF
dues and the three members named were the cause
Of bringing the clubs account books into court The
suit was brought In Justice Neu's court and the
amour, sued for was sieg a. or this Smith said
10 owe so 20 Weymouth 80 20 and Swimm 81 ST.
The three members II f. asserted at the club. have
not only ignored the stewards bill for cigars. din
ners and wine embraced In the house charges.
but have persstcnty refused TO settle their annual
dues which In the case Of the Union League club
are so a year. payable semi-annually. The de-
inquents were constantly reminded OF their indebt-
edness and statements were sent to them on the
last day OF every month. They evinced no dispose
the Board OF Directors. upon the representation OF
the House Committee that suits should be brought
I'm each case This was done. and full judgments
were taken by default The club ~ extremely
lenent I'm such cases and every opportunity II
given for a member to square up his account pc
fore notice is taken Of II. In the present cases,
however the Executive Board after pcrnh'tihs
the bills 10 run along for months, decided tnat
patience had ceased To be virtue ana tnht tue
only way TO recover the amount was by insttutins
suit against the members. weymouth was the rcI-
Tor partner OF the firm OF II. T. Weymouth ~ ~,
steam-fttcr OF New York. until the firm made an
assignment last summer. Frank {. Swiinm IL
real estate dealer and has his place OF business al
NOstrand and Gates ayes Mr.. smith IL u WeH'y-
third Ward politician.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-01-30
ROBBERS 1T THE rENDoME.
thieves INVADED NUMBER OF ROOMS AFTER
THE FIRE IN THE HOTEL

thieves INVADED NUMBER OF ROOMS AFTER
THE FIRE IN THE HOTEL
IL would appear that thieves had had plenty OF
opportunities to steal in the Hotel Vendome after
the nre there on Thursday morning, and that they
made the most OF their opportunities. An invest-
sauon mas shown that many OF the guests OF the
hotei lost money and articles o; jewery. The
'hieVes had time to break open trunks and ward
ropes after the occupants OF rooms had fed had
been rescued by the police and fremen. and a
number OF robberies committed In rooms
mote from the flames
one case was mentioned yesterday in which the
occupant OF a room had carefully locked a number
OF valuable things in wardrobe before making his
way downstairs. believing that the police and the
insurance patroimen who then In charge
would see that his room not invaded. He re-
turned some time later to discover that the ward
robe had been broken open and plundered
a number of actors in addition to the mem bers
OF Beerbohm Trees company lost money and jew
ery. AS a rule. the thieves careful to take
only money small articles which could be easily
concealed in pockets The property stolen
amounted altogether to about 5000
The manager of the hotel said last evening that
II impossible to lay the blame for the thefts
upon the police the fremen. and II was be-
lieved that no servant had taken part in the rob-
berries. 1t difficult to explain how thieves had
gained access to the hotel, he said but the police
detectives were making a careful investigation.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-01-30
lNyVAL RECEPTION or 4 BOTS' CLUE.

The sixth annual reception OF the Boys cub Of
Calvary Mission was held yesterday afternoon and
evening in the mlsson-house on East Twenty third
a., and was largely attended by members Of Cal
vary Protestant Episcopal Church, at Fourthave
and Twenty -first-st.. its patrons and the public
in general. The boys were on their good behavior
and their cheerful and happy demeanor spoke well
for the good work which the mission has accom-
plished in providing such fine social resort for
them. No; only the Boys Club rooms open TO
public INSPECTION but also the Mems club rooms in
the same building. and the lodging house. coffee
rooms. free reading-rooms and the rooms in which
the various ind oor games are the attractive feat
ures. President Alexander Hadden OF the Mems
Club. received the visitors In the afternoon. ana
President William H. Folsom did the honors In the
evening. A. s. Cohen. superintendent. was also
on hand to help make the callers comfortable. Tea
was served In the afternoon and evening. The Boys
Club has now a membership OF S75, and an average
daily attendance of 80.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-01-30
VEST SIDE EXCISE REFORHERS

ANNUAL MEETING OF THE ASSOCIATION OBJECTS
OF THE ORGANIZATION.
TIL. annual meeting OF the West side Excise Re
form Association was held last evening IN the Park
Presbyterian Church. Amsterdam-ave. and Eighty
sixth-st The association has nearly 30 members.
drawn from the most respectable and progresslv"
men in the section Of the city IN which the organza
ton works This extends from Eghty-sxth-st. 20
One-hundred twenty -second-st. and from Cen
trail Park to the North River. The objects Of the
association as expressed in It's bylaws. are: First
20 oppose the granting OF new liquor licenses and 20
restrict the sale OF spirituous liquors; second TO
promote the passage OF more stringent excise laws
imposing Just and adequate restraints ard regula-
tons upon the sale OF liquors wines. ale and beef
and 10 secure the due enforcement OF existing er-
else laws and regulations
The association has been IN existence FOR three
years and has In that time opposed the granting OF
licenses in tweniyeght cases. and has been success
fu in twen,y-,hrrc cases. II has. besiics. by iis
influence. acted a. a bar 20 those who Nigh, other
wise apply for licenses. and has exercised whole
some res,rnint upon the barroom- In the district.
The exercises opened with short address by the
Rev. Dr. 4. +. Atterbury. lie was foiloaed by the
Rev. +. A. Bradley. president Of the association
who delivered a brief but stirring address. IN
which he referred TO Mayor Srongs suggestion
that the saloons be opened for part ~ the day
on Sunday. and saii that the Clergy. the religious
community the Good Government clubs and all
who loved law and order and decercy should unit"
and send delegations TO Albany 20 represent 10 the
Governor and the Legislature that the suggestion
does not the sentiment OF the people
Edwin G. Dusenbury secretary OF the associa-
ton then read his annual report showing that the
members OF the organization had worked with en-
ergy and diligence. and that their work for the
year had been eminently satisfactory me rrport
recited the efforts that had been made last winter
10 secure the passage Of a stringent and salts
factory excise law, dcprecating failure 20 do So
but promising on the part Of the association and
It's kindred organizations renewed efrort 20 accom-
plish the object
Then followed a descriptive lecture by the Rev
W T Elslng coadIitor OF the Rev. Mr.. Schnuf-
fer city missionary. Whose good work In the Sums
OF the East Side ~ well known. The lecture dw"f
chiefly on the misery and suffering caused by the
liquor trafic and pro!usely illustrated by Inc
etereoptcon views.
The exercises closed with the election OF officers
for the ensuing year. as follows President me
Rev f. A. Bradley: vice-prestd.nis. the Rev j. b
shaw Father James NJ. Gagan. and the Rev
John y. Peters: secretary. Edwin &. Dus@nbury
treasurer 8 T. Carmichael BESIDES these. EX-
ecutive Committee OF twelve was chosen.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-01-30
4 LYING PICTURE ~ COURT
ILLUSTRATION BY COOK OF HOW SHE SAW
"wILIIE" FINCH AND MRS wINkE-

ILLUSTRATION BY A COOK OF HOW SHE SAW
"wIILLE' FINCH AND MRS. wINKE-
MEIER HuGGING.
Part ii OF the Circuit Court in Brooklyn was
crowded again yesterday to witness the contnu-
ance OF the suit for absolute divorce brought BY
Christian +. Winkemeier against Maud Il. Winke-
meier. Ju6Ge Landon presided. General Tracy re"
sumed the cross-examination OF Freda Marten a
servant in the Winkemeier household, at No 70
Eighthave A. Hummel represented the husband
Miss Marten said that Willie Finch, an insipid-
looking youth OF about twenty. frequent Wis
itor at the Winkemeier house. and that he played
pool and poker with Mr.. and Mrs. Winkemeier. He
also went riding with them. and finally got into
the habit % calling on Mrs. Winkemeier when the
husband was away from home.
Mata Gunther. a cook. called and said she
had seen Willie kiss and caress Mrs. Winkemeier.
one morning she watched through a crack and saw
Willie and Mrs winkemeer OF the bill
iard-room together They had their hands on each
others shoulders.
Mr. Humme asked the witness 10 show the jury
with the help OF officer. just the position she
saw Willie and Mrs Winkemeier in when they were
''huggng' each other in the hall. Miss Gunther is
tall and lne-ookng. with golden hair. She de-
INJURED at first. but Mr. Humme insisted and An
drew Mcdonald understood court officer was
directed to help in the tableau. Miss Gunther put
her hand on each shoulder OF the officer the tips of
her fingers reaching over his back In manner In
dcatng disposition to draw the two close together
The officer lid likewise and tnen. much to the
nn on The P po.e r r Mumn said de
"Ah. what living picture.
on one occasion she saw Willie and Mrs. Winke-
meier come upstairs together and lock themselves
Recess was taken and afterward the wife took
the stand and said that Willie came to the house
him as 1.-THE kid from next door" and had enjoyed
his company at billiards and poker she swore ina;
her husbands charges against her were utterly false
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-01-30
A BENEFIT FOR TITTLEBA rms FAMILY.

A vaudeville entertainment was gwen AT the
home OF Mrs. Charles Sponord. in the Madrid NO
$50 West Fifty last evening, Tor the re-
lief Of the family Of Tittlebaum. the p"tcher as
sistant who was arrested on the East SIDE NJ
h. m on a recent Sunday, while he was drivng a
flock Of geese to his employers shop to be sofa 10
Hebrews who celebrated the feast OF fom kppnr
on that day The original charge against him was
that Of having violated the Sunday laws. out an
additional charge OF bribery was preferred because
he offered to give his captor s. release him He
sent to Blackwels Island for three months.
leaving his wife and several small children uesu,
tute. The entertainment was attended py eoou
number OF men and women. among wnom were
Mrs. Abner Baldwin. Mrs. James l.. ToWnsehd'
Mrs. Frederic Il. Coudert and the Misses fiHaru'
Josephine Pomeroy and HUMPHREYS. Inc pro
gramme opened with songs by TWO young dausn-
tiers OF poor Tittlebaum. and included severai mum,
bers productivity rendered by professional vocal
and instrumental performers. MISS Humpnr.,esS
who was the active manager. said that about *lW
realized which would be paid In weekly IN
stalments to the family OF Tfttebaum during MS
m
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-01-30
SKATING AND SLEIGHIyG ~ THE PARK.

Central Park presented an ideal winter scene yes
terday. Snow covered everything early In the day.
and new snow II always pretty. The Ice the
lakes covered but army OF men soon
put to work clearing off the snow. and then every
body happy. Hundreds OF handsome sleghs
fitted through the various drives. and the musical
tinkle OF the s.egh-bc was heard all day and late
into the night. Owners OF sleighs and fast horses
are having fine time this winter
But TO witness unalloyed JOY In the full sense OF
the term one had TO TO the lakes. where the
skaters were having regular carnival Sitting
behind a fast horse In handsome sleigh adds a
certain dignity and frigldty TO the pleasure
no matter how comfortable and pleasant one may
feel. But put pair OF skates on the feet of the
average young man or woman. boy GIRL and all
reserve is cast aside and he abandons himself or
herself the sport with all the abandon this health
fuI exercise demands. The snow had been cleared
on Harlem Mere. the large lake. and the lake at
Fifty-ninth-st.. and large crowds present dur
ing the afternoon and evening. The ice was in
splendid condition.
Prospect Park. the pleasure ground OF Brooklyn
also presented gay scene yesterday. The lovers
OF skating in Brooklyn are agitating a scheme for
a winter carnival on the ice at Prospect Park; A
netition will be sent to Commissioner Squire asking
his corporation and assistance