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Evening journal., 1895-10-05
A FRERZG-OUT FOR CHAMBERS.

lie Wanted Lednum, But simmons Car
rIsd Groves Through by Forming a
Coalition with the Democratic Com
missioner.
al think that I am In a position to
answer the question, Who knifsd Bill
Lednum In the Street and Sewer Depart
ment, said a Fifth ward man 1T
wasn't Bach. but It was Bkch's man, Bill
Simmons. He and Pratt, the Democratic
member. formed q coalition which shut
out Chambers, the other Republican
member, and resulted 10 the election Of
Groves as collector. This SEEMS arrange,
too, when Pratt had given assurance
that he would support Lsdnum In
preference TO any other Republican.
"You might infer from the above
statement that Bach WAS back Of Sim
mons; but he wasn't When he found
that the ex-sherih was going to drop
Lednum he got ratified and dropped both
lines Then Simmons took his bead and
ran into double harness with Pratt
Evening journal., 1895-10-05
GREAT MEET OF VETERANS.
DELAWAREANS WILL LEAVE NEXT
WEEK FOR BUFFALO.

Plan OF Entertainment OF Veterans OF
the Union at the Empire States Western
Oity-Hon. John p. Donahoe of This
City to Marshal One OF the DiyIaions.
About thirty or forty wilmIngtnnlsns
will 20 to Buffalo to attend the Union
Veteran Legion's national encampment
and witness the parade, leaving Della
ware avenue alton, this city, early on
the morning of Octo5er 10
At Philadelphia the veterans will
leave the Reading Terminal at o'clock
with the Veteran Legion train composed
OF FIVE encampments Of Philadelphia, aud
90 over to Waverly, thence taking the
Lsbigh Valley road. arriving in Buffalo
about 10 p m.
At Buffalo the National headquarters
will be at the Tiff House.
The following program is announce d
by General Order No. s which is about
as follows, under date Of September %
"Senior Vice National Commander
John j. Callahan, Buffalo, N Y, has
been officially made grand msrshal and
will be obeyed and respected as such to
carry out the program Of the National
convention at Buffalo
Oa October 10 a reception will be held
in the Tiff House at 80 m TO
members Of the national ercRmpment
and women OF the auxilliaries Ga
October 16 at 10 3 m, the National
Convention will be called At B p m. the
annual parsde will start as directed by
Chief Marshal John ]. Callahan.
On October II tAe business meeting
will be held and in the afternoon their
will be a general carriage ride In the
evening there will be banquet rendered
both by the citizens Of Buffalo and tbs
comrades OF Elcsmpmeat at M 81
On October IS, whatever business re-
naming will be trauss tied In time TO
permit an excursion 10 Niagara Falls by
= trolley line.
The parade will be headed by General
James Tanner, national commander, in q
coach drawn by foLr horses, he having
lost both feet in war
A platoon of police will follow. Then
will come music: Senior Vice Conmande
John ]. CALLAHAN. chief marshal and
staff General M. B G Wright, &C jutant
general U V M OF Washington. d. @ q,
chief Of staff, followed by his staff Unite d
States troops stationed near Buffalo
Buffalo militia (cAvslry); Grand Army
Posts; Citizens Committee Of Buffalo In
carriages.
The second division will be comprised
enrirsly OF veterans under command OF
Junior Vice Commander John P. Dona-
hoe, Of this city. bis adjutant is Charles
K. TToutmsn. assistant adj1tant-
general, also Of Washington. All the
aids will be mounted
Tickets to Buffalo from here will bpve
stop over privileges, and will be good
| for ten days.
Evening journal., 1895-10-05
ssnntora Form A square.

People in the grand stand at Dover
fair yesterday saw something that was
not on the program OF the day O)mlDg
down the stretch, Senator HaDby and }
Edward Addicks noticed Chancellor
Wolcott and John P Donahos with heads
together The latter held out his hand
and greeting Mr. Addicks said: "Gond
morning. Senator Chat would be- "
The reply came quickly: "Pleased to see
you. Senator hat wRs) Then ex-
SenGtor Donahoe spoke up: Senator.
THAT is) meaning Mr. Handy, allow.meto 10
present Senator (thRt ought to b."
meaning Chsncellor Wolcott, and the
four formed a square and shook hands
hands across
Evening journal., 1895-10-05
TIE EEGTIgGS At GRACE CLOSE.

The Largest Congregation Ever Assembled
in the Church-Revival Meetings Open
Monday at EpwOrth.
One Of the largest congregations ever
gathered In Grace M K. Church was that
Of last evening, the occasion being the
closing OF the special series Of revival
meetings Every seat in toe vast
auditorium was filed, the gallery was
fairly well occupied and a number Of
young persons were standing In the rear
of the church. On the platform about
forty men bad chairs, aud under the
direction Of Rev. Burgette Short and
Thomas Benson, furnished the singing,
which was Joined In by all the congrega-
tion.
The sermon was from Genesis xviii,
80. Jacobs wrestle with the angel, and
Rev. e Barrett the preacher. His
plea was an affecting aud persistent one
aud wss listened to with the closest
attention. Rev DR.. Hulburd made q
strong appeal and several arose In
response TO his invitation.
Next Monday evening the revivals
will be continued at Epworth Church,
Tenth and Lombard streets.
Evening journal., 1895-10-05
IN THE MUNICIPAL COURT
A Number OF mportant Gases Disposed OF
by Judge Baii-rwo Street Fighters
Fined.

A Number OF Important Gases DispoSed OF
By Judge Baii--Two Street Fighters
Fined.
Isaac T. Johnson and Eliza Johnson,
both colortd although OF the same name
are not related. At au early hour this
morning they got into a fght on Tenth
street near King aud officer Edwards,
whose attention was attracted by their
swearing, ran them In. Each Was fined
So or forty days
William j. Clark, arrested by Officer
White at Front and Shlpley streets, got
81 and cost while Thomas Oonlin, who
was acting dIsorderly at the same place,
got So aud costa
Barney elias TerrApin Kirk was arrested
by officer Gilling at Taylor and Wilson
streets very drunk He has besn out OF
Jail since Ju'y and got of with 81 and
costs
Patrick Dunn. mOulder, Of Albany.
N Y came here yesterday 10 worF, but
got drunk. He was 6ned 81 aud costs.
Officer Kelleher arrested him At Second
and Shlpley streets
Peter McGlincbey aud Edon HagAny
we're arraigned on complaint OF Chief
Dolan as vagrants Each got So or forty
days and went over.
John Deer was victim Of too much
mother in law. The case was dismissed
as there was nothing against him.
like course was taken With
Henry Lewis, eo,ored, chsrged with
assault on Rose Lewis, who could not be
found
John Eanls. was charged with assault
on Charles j. Lyons. A forthwith
attachment was issued for Lyons and the
case set down for Monday morning
Evening journal., 1895-10-05
THg U. S. GUNBOAT WILMINGTON.

To BE Named in Honor OF This City-In-
isial Steps Towards Securing an APP
propriate GIFT for Her.
The Navy Department has decided to
name one Of the new gunboAts to be
built at Newport News after this, city,
Wilmington. and II is but fitting that
the good people Of this city should take
cognizauoe Of It, Other cities have done
honor to themselves and their namesake
aud Wilmington should not be behind
hand
With this object in view. the EVENING
JOURNAL has started a subscription list
the fund to be u'ed for the purchase Of
a silver service TO- the United States
gunboat Wilmingt The money re.
celved wilrbe sckne lodged In these col
umns and held subject to the orders Of
committee of citizens which will
be selected later:
Evening journal., 1895-10-05
NIGHT SESSIONS At GOLDEY'S.
From i5 to 40 Years Description Of
This work.

The Special School Opens with Pupfis
From IS to 40 Years Description Of
This work.
The night sessIons Of Goldey Whining
ton Commercial and Shorthand College.
conveniently located on the second floor
OF the Institute Building. northwest
corner Of Eighth and Market streets, re-
opened fer the tenth season On Monday
last The rooms are large and airy,
elegantly furnished aud brilliantly
lighted by electricity.
The students nov Ia after dance range
in age from 10 to 40 aud are Of both
sexes The oldest person ever enrolled
was go Each student is instructed In
dlvidnally and not IN classes IL Is busy
place and visitors are nightly welcomed.
Some students are being instructed In
book keeping. banking aud business, some
In arithme'is, others In psnmanship. still
others ln spelling. or letter writing, or
rapid calculations. Shorthand and typo
writing occupy the time Of others. In
the shorthand department some are bs-
ginners, while others have entered for
speed work only
The beauty OF this colleges Individual
system OF instruction Is that new stu
denis eau begin any night and pursue
such branches as they msy select, no
matter how deficient or how old, and
without the embarrassment OF class
reoitNtlons or examinations There are
none Some OF the persons now In
attendance have not been to school for
many, many years aud some got very
little when they did SO. One OF the
greatest improvements at the COLLEGE, Is
the wonderful now method cf teaoning
bookkeeping, banking and busioess The
text book has practically been Discarded,
tho student now making records direct
from the business papers received and
Issued. II isa wonderful invention and
will interest and delight expert account
ants and business men. Yet IL Is easy
TO learn.
A visit to these night sessions viii
witness the students counting money,
preparing deposits for bank. billing,
lesniug aud receiving sight drafts, notes
and acceptsnceH. etc ETC.. and at the
same time making all the necessary
records OF the actual businesa transac
tions. Any one ahould feel ashamed to
say he does not understand double entry
book keeping when 1t can now DO SO
easily learned and at 50 little expense AZ
Goldey College The i've 20 seven
instructors In these evening sessions are
specialists In their respective depart
ments, and also are part Of the regular
day stan For any or l branches 10 the
business department Ia tue night
sessions the charge is only $50 for six
months, or $l1 for three months or "a
a month, three nights q week.
Evening journal., 1895-10-05

A Prominent Kent County Politician
Intlmates That The wolcott wing Of
the Democracy ia EndeavorIne to Keep
tho Ermine From tho Shoulders Of
the Attorney General.
1.-THE bar OF the state Is divided into
three p.rts on the matter OF the
chancsliorshlp succession. said promi-
nent Kent county politician TO ap
EVENING JOURNAL reporter this morn
ing. while II cannot be sad tho pirts
are eqoal, great deal Of bitterness ls
being engendered I dnd that, IN New
Castle county, Attorney General John r
Nicholson 10 the general favorite.
although John II Kidney has quite
following. There is trouble down In
our equity While Mr. Nicholson WAS
never closely identified with either the
Wolcott or Salisbury faction. the former
has brought out Edward Ridgely, a man
OF eminent attainments but blind and
advanced In years, to keep Mr. Nicholson
from securing the endorsement of the
bar Of his own county. Every lawyer
Ia Kent county Is either related to Mr..
r dgely OF iudsbted TO him for legal
advice, and Il WAS q sbrewd move on the
part OF ex Congressman John W. Caueey.
Dr. Nathan Pratt, Charles Harrington
and other Wolcott men and friends Of
the governor when they brought out Mr.
Ridgely aud tied up tse Kent county
bar endorsement until such time as they
should want TO use H. Reports from
Sussex county Indicate that Nicholson
will have a ms ,rity Of the lawyers there
In his favor There Is very good
reason for this You see, VIII Boyce
wants to BE- attorney general. he is. 10
eli intents and purposes, the leader Of
the Sussex county bar lt Ia to biz
interest to get Mr.. Nicholson elevated
to the bench, for It will serve his own
purposes
1T Is my Judgment that unless soms
new timber is placed la the field
Nicholson will be appointed The fght
against him Ia bis own county IL
understood by Governor Watson and he
Is not the man to allow himself 10 be
used TO keep alive a facllonal feeling
which has we'll uigh wrecked the
Democratic party Of our county. From
what know Of the man / think that he
will resent the introduction OF factional
matter which should never DO used
against a man Of Mr. Nicholson s
standlng In the political. professional
aud social circles Of Kent"
1.-The greatest blunder was made by
Chancellor Wolcott himself" said o
member Of the New Castle county bar
He should have kept the secret Of his
intended action until the day that he
placed his resignation In the hands OF
Governor Watson. Had he done 40 the
struggle which is now going on would
never have assumed such proportions.
when will tho chancellor resign
asked an EVENING JOURNAL reporter OF 1
man from Dover who is on the inside
II believe that he will remain chAncel
lor until the Sussex and Kent terms arr
over The date cannot state with AM
degrse Of posltlveness. but II you set Il
down As about November /, 1 don't be
lave that you will be far out Of the
Nav %
Evening journal., 1895-10-05
CITY NEWS IN BRIEF.

This Is Founders Day at the Ferris Re-
form School.
Warren and Y. VI. 9 A. football elevens
play their first game at Union street grounds.
John Coles infant WAS dropped down
stairs and DR.. Winner is now trying TO save
its life.
The heavy mails o. the past few days have
made the letter carriers tired.
An excellent Photograph OF Governor
Watson and his staff is on exhibition In =
Market street. window.
Engine No. 90 WAS taken OIL the Delaware
division this morning and taken 10 the repair
shops by Conductor C1nroy.
Delaware College football team viii 60 to
Swarthmore 20 play its opening game this
q fterDoon.
A "Washy" fireman write that tbs Wa
miugton- Company fis being rovaliy tnter-
tained by the Washington Hose Hook
ana Lidder Company. Of Reading
Evening journal., 1895-10-05
I'm nTarIstrato DaIey,s Court

Before Magistrate Daley last evening
Andrew Conner was charged by John
Golden with embezzement Golden said
he hired Conner TO move some furniture
for him but Conner hauled II to bis stable
aud held II for rent due Peter L Cooper,
Jr, represented Conner and waived a
hesring, giving bail In $500 for upper
court
Clarence Huntley was also srraigned
on charge OF robblnR the stores Of
James g. Mesrns, Patrick J. OHarrs and
Williams & Hopkins on April 1. Mrs
Vlnie Tatnsll swore be confessed to her.
Huntley. who was represented by
Walter Il Hayes, was held In $500 bail
for the upper court.
Evening journal., 1895-10-05
A DRIVEWAY TO CHESTER.

Joseph l.. Carpenter. Jr., Says That it
would Enhance the Value Of Real
Estate Four Hundred Per Cent.
III the persons who own property
along ths Delaware river and between
the two lines OF railroad between here
and Chester wish to enhance its value
400 per cent they have a method at
command, provided they will heartily
co operate In the matter"
Il was Joseph l.. Carpenter. Jr. who
spoke, and everybody In WILMINGTON
knows that be is a man who has had
probably more practical experience Ia the
development OF land values than any
man In the city.
Whist method would you suggest2"
asked the reporter whom he addressed.
simply this: To open a driveway
from so to 100 feet io width, from
Wilmington TO Chester Lscste u shout
800 feet west Of the lice OF the p, W &
B. railroad. and make an excsllent
roadbed. Abandon the present turnpike
n the trolley cars and other heavy
trafic, and compel trolley cars to keep
of the new road Such action on
the part Of the owners would
open up magnificent country for
residences purposes. nnd the ground
between the roadway and the river not
suitable for residence sites could be
used for sites for manufacturing
plants. II / owned the land l would
ouild the driveway myself, telling con-
6dent that it would be paying invest
ment
"Where would you suggest that this
end Of the driveway stRrtf'
ANY where-at Eleventh street bridge
OF Vandever avenue. ard II l were 10
select the name should call Il Claymont
avenue"
Evening journal., 1895-10-05
Gawtbrop Succeeds CANDY

Judge Grubb has appointed J NeVlIn
GIwthrop. ex presidsnt OF the Board OF
shs Street and Sewer Directors a member
Of Board Of Park Commissioners to hll the
vacancy created by the resignation Of
William Oanby Il is believed that Mr..
Gawthrop, who has a profound interest
In the kdvancemsut Of the city's interests
In all departments. will accept the sp
nointmant
Evening journal., 1895-10-05
BUT LITTLE IN ORPHANS COURT

A Sale CONFIRMED and Expenditure Of
Money Ordered BY judge orubS AZ
To-daJ's sitting.
Judge Grubb sat In orphans court in
the Levy Court room this morning
The Security Trust and Safe Deposit
Company. guardian OF samuel NJ aud
Warren Ellicott, was granted an order
to expend part Of the principal OF its
wards estate.
Catherine Lang. guardian OF her minor
children, made return OF sale OF their
real estate which was con6rmtd
Joseph K Powell, sdmini6trstor Of
William Powell, deceaped, WAS granted
and order TO sell his real estate for the
payment OF debts
Court adjourned until October l9
Evening journal., 1895-10-05
FIREMEHS DEMONSTRATION TONIGHT.
Ph@nix COMPANY. Arriving with the
other Tlremen From Reading Tonight,
VIII Receive a Warm Reception.


other TIremen From Reading Tonight.
wnI Receive Warm Reception.
All the Wilmington fremtn ale
expected to arrive In this city on the
return trip tonight at Q o'clock over the
WILMINGTON aud Northern railroad,
after most enjoyable trip to
Reading and vicinity. The Pnnnix
Company will receive warm welcome
by Gum Coat Bose No. 2 who will
escort the returning pllgrius TO the
engine house. whtre novel entertain.
ment will be held.
In Reading, yesterday afternoon, the
spirited contest for prizes took place and
over 30, 900 persons witnessed a part or
all OF the program. As a result Of the
contests the judges have made the fol
lowing prizs awards:
Prize drill, Eagle. Fittston. hrst $75
Junior Hose, Chambersburg second $50
largest equipped company In line. Oolum-
bia, OF Columbia, Pa, prizs, 500;
finest uniformed. Humane, of Nor
iistown, $50: finest engine Ia line,
prize, $50, divided between Phlladel.
phis, OF poltstown, and Humane. Of
Pottavill finest hose carriage In line, Co
lumbla Hose OF Peekskill. N Y, $50;
contest between out OF state hose carts,
Columbia Hoss OF Peaksklll N. Y,
frst przs $40; second przs. $50.
Columbia Engine Company OF the
same place; state hose racs. Builer.
first prizs, $3.50; Mechanics Of
Fitls,on. second, S75; hook aud ladder
race, friendship OF Boyertown, $75;
dnest hook and ladder IN line, Lebanon
OF Lebanon. prlzs. $50; special prizes,
heav est hremtn In lice, W. II. L1iz,
Reading, 4l0 pounds; best drilled. Eagle
OF Pittston; best equipped, Humane Of
Norrlstowu.
Evening journal., 1895-10-05
H.n-r walh.d on wan the Moner.

Henry @ Harris ia a colored man who
has been working fer P. P. Tyre. In his
quarries at Penny Hill Last pay day, as
Is frequently tbs custom, he WAS IN
trusted with $50 belonging to another
man This he failed to turn over, aud
this morning Constable Rsardon arrested
him aud locked him up Ho will have q
hearing this evening before Magistrate
Kelley The complaint was made by
Jerome White. who paid the men OF and
entrusted the 800 to Henry's care
Evening journal., 1895-10-05

In the Hands Of sherin GnIis-He Has
Not Yet made the Levy ON the Market
Street Store.
Unless stay Of execution is secured
Sheriff Gillis will seize the notion and
trimming store Of Mrs Kate Dougherty,
az No. 4t7 Market street. judge
ments aggregating nearly 5000
have been entered against her
10 Prothonotarys Woollsy's office.
execution ordered. and the writ placed In
the hands OF the sheriff to-day. He
may not make the levy until
the early part Of next week.
the judgment creditors showing a
disposition TO give Mrs. Dougherty every
possible opportunity to effect a settle
ment
William Michsel Byrno was the lawyer
who represented the creditors 10 TO day'H
proceedings. When an EVENING JOURNAL
reporter called upon him for particulars
be declined TO give them The same
may be said Of Prothonotary Woolley and
sheriff 6illis
The principal creditors are Agnes G
Brennan aud J. Smith Brennan, whose
claims are respectively SO 500 and 81 600
The Judgements OF several smaller credi-
tors aggregate between "a 600 and
S. 600
When an EVENING JOURNAL reporter
went to Mrs Dougherty for information
relative to her intentions she declined TO
talk, and intimated that she had legal
ADVICE TO that effect.
Evening journal., 1895-10-05
Flred a FreIqht car

way freight car, loaded With gem
eral merchandise caught FIRE in the West
Yard last night from fire Of crosstles
that was serving TO warm colony OF
tramps. A shifter sent out from the
station here, played on the flames for
some time, but ali the goods we're de-
stroyed ard the car burned to It's trucks
Evening journal., 1895-10-05
rbo Mate mes neep nl.chareed.

One Of the steamer Republics mates
hss been discharged, 1t Is said. because
he laid violent hands on Joseph Lacey Of
this city on Sunday. August Is The
mste claimed thet Lacey WAS under the
u huenos" and that he olly i"bnstled
him If the bost Lacey holds that be
WAS not drunk but was simply nursing
bis two little children when the mate
clutched him and did force him from the
steamer to the w. g. n. pier.
Evening journal., 1895-10-05
nom Rsotof and rdItor Now.

Rev. g Gsssner, Of the Delaware
City Protestant Episcopal Church, WAS
In this city 10 day moving around
He has been elected editorin chief OF t he
Delaware Churchman. a monthly paper
10 be issued In the interest OF ths
Episcopal diocese OF Delaware. When
asked as to its place Of publication he
said that Delaware City had been
decided upon.
Evening journal., 1895-10-05
Special Service at St. stephens.

A Harvest Home will be observed at
ST Stephens Lutheran Church, Tatnall
street above Seventh TO morrow The
Harvest Home is a church service of
thanksgiving for the fruits of the field
which have been gathered In The
church will be appropriately dressed
with cereals. fruits. vegetables. etc. An
appropriate sermon will be preached by
the pastor. Rev. Frederic Doerr.
Evening journal., 1895-10-05
FIrst sunday School Rally.

Next Sunday will be rally d y a. First
Presbyterian Sunday school Special
services will begin at 2 o'clock. The new
orchestra will be present for the first
time and render special music. directed
by Professor Constantine. There will be
rtcitations. solos. duets and trios by
members Of the school, also addresses by
p rofestor II g. GoldeY and Secretary F.
w. Lang of the Y NJ. o. A.
Evening journal., 1895-10-05
The weather.

In the Middle States and New England to-
dav. fair 70 partly cloudy weather Will pre-
vail, with slight temperature changes and
fresh or brisk nOrth5rly TO easterly winds,
blowing nearly a gale of the coasts, from The
Delaw are capes to Cape Cod. As the Atlantic
storm centre east OF Capa Hat eras moves
northward. on Sunday. In both OF these
sections, far 10 partly cloudy, slightly
WARMER weather viii Irevail, with variable
Winds dangerously high OF The co ste.
and on Monday RenerRlly fair, wi h 10 very
decided temperature changes.
Evening journal., 1895-10-05
a DTnmmoth sien Ralaed,

One Of the largest signs in use In
Wilmington has been raised over the
front OF the new hair factory OF the
Blumenthsl works, just completed on
King street, south side Of the Christiana.
The sign reads: "F Blumenthal & Co,
Boston, New York. Rochester. st Louis
and Wilmington. The new building will
soon be ready for occupancy.
Evening journal., 1895-10-05
The LIbrnrr GrowInr.

The German Library Association held
meeting in German Hall last evening,
which wss largely attended Librarian
Fritz Won BIurdon reported 906
volumes on hand. some 600 more than
when The last catalogue WAS issued and a
new ons was ordered printed. The
association has been In existence thirty.
ave years. starting with ten members.
The membership Is now 100.
Evening journal., 1895-10-05
Ten Pounds More at stsvsns's.

There was an increase of ten pounds
IN the family of J. R. Stevens. of No.
1913 Pine street this mornig. When the
news was broken to Mr. Stevens he
decided to take q day of. A relief
brakeman therefore had to work on
shifting engine No. g. Mother and child
are doing well.