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Evening journal., 1895-10-15
MILITARY TACTICS IN SCHOOLS.

Lieutenant Frier U. 8. A. OF Delaware
College Speaks to the High School
Scholars Yesterday Afternoon.
The second lecture In the high school
course was delivered yesterday afternoon
In the assembly hall by Lieutenant
FrIer, u S A. and instructor at
Delaware College, on military Dis
clpline" He briefly reviewed the history
Of the introduction Of military tactics in
agricultural colleges. which was under
act Of Congress passed ia 1852 providing
for the sale OF $50 600 OF land for each
state, to be invested a. per cent
making an endowment Of 81 500 for each
college. Ia 1887 aud 1890 additional
endowments of 81 500 each were made.
Lieutenant Frier explained the differ
ent laws under which the teaching Of
military tactics was made a branch Of
study and said, In his opinion, such
practice had a good effect on the boys.
both morally and physically. He did not
think that Il would make the boys war
like. but would prepare them for
emergencies when they arose
The next lecture will be given October
20 by DR.. N @. schaeffer, superinten.
dent Of public instruction In Penns5l
vania. The eubject will be Evils Of
InbreedlDg In the Educatlon OF Teachers
Evening journal., 1895-10-15
COUNCIL OF REFORMERS
Further Plans of the Synod
Meeting Tomorrow.
LUNCHEON IN THE 0HURCH


Morning Session Tomorrow Del eRates
Here From All Parts OF the East The
Reformed Church I'm Wilmington.
All arrangements for the fftee nth
annual council OF the New York and
Philadelphia Synod OF the Reformed
Episcopal Church, which meets at
Covenant Chur ch tonight, tomorrow
aud Thursday are nearly completed All
the meetings will be open TO the public.
aud It is expected that a large number
of psrsons will be present. The list OF
delegates Is as follows:
From Philadelphia Bishop aud Mrs
William h Nicholson, Charles NJ Nor
ton, Rev William Tracey. Rev and Mrs.
H T. Hoffman. Euclid Phillips r s.
Crowell and j. H. Burns, Rev. William
e. Edwards, James Todd, Rev F. h.
Reynolds. John Hines. Rev aud Mrs j.
d Smith. Rsv and Mrs Alexander
Sloau, Miss Bertha Sloan, Joseph X
Wheeler w. A. Vail, OF Germantown
New York Mr.. aud Mrs ID l Rey
nolds, Rev w. 4. Sabine, Miss Louise
Dean, Rev @ w Huntington, Miss 4 A.
Dean, Thomas R Shear
Br0oklyn-Bishop Thomas w. Camp
bell. William d. Shaw. Rev Willard NJ
McGrath. w. l. Russell
Newark N. J'-Rsv. and Mrs George
ssvery. George w Douglass.
West Chester, Pa Rev Sydney N.
Usher. Frank Eyre, Blaney Harvey.
Baltimore Bishop James A. Lstane,
Rev. William T. Way
Boston-Revs c. F. Clark and w. f.
Allen
Scranton, Pc Rev. George L. Alrlch
Bellville, Oat Rev. J. Simpson
Trottsr.
To-morrow's opening 7session Of the
synod will begin at 10 80. when BlshoT
William r Nicholson will call the coun-
Gil to order to proceed TO business. After
devoti onal exercises, Bishop James A.
Lat ane will preach the sermon Business
will then be transacted until O'Clock
when the session will adjourn foi
luncheon.
Noon day luncheon will be served II
the church Ia order that the business
may be continued without any delay
The only adiournments from the church
during the two-dRys' meeting will be il
the evening. Morning and afternoon
| sessions ~ill be devoted to business al
most exclusively.
Active preparations are being made a
Covensnt Church this afternoon for to
morrow's business Guests will probably
STRIVE tonight, except from neighborin(
cities They will come Ia early to
morrow morning.
Reformed Episcopal churchmen II
| Wilmington number about 200, Their
being fully that number Of communi
cants, although the denomination is onl,
twenty one years old. Rev G +. Hen
/ dricks. of the Covenant Church, ant
Rev. T. j. Mason, OF the Church Of th
Redeemer, have been active in arranging
| for this convention here.
Evening journal., 1895-10-15
THg U. S. GUNBOAT WILMINGTON.

To he Named In Honor OF This City-In-
itiai Steps Towards Securing an APP
propriate GIFT for Her.
The Navy Department has decided to
name one Of the new gunboAts to De
built at Newport News after this city,
Wilmington, and it is but fitting that
the good people Of this city should take
cognizance Of 1t. Other cities have done
honor to themselves and their namesake
and Wilmington should not be behind
hand.
With shls object in view, the EVENING
JOURNAL has started a subscription list
the fund to be used for the purchase OF
silver service for the United States
gunboat Wilmington. The money re-
ceived will be acknowledged In these col
umns and held subject to the orders of
committee of citizens which will
be selected later;
Evening journal., 1895-10-15
slight Fire in a cobbler's shop.

Shortly after 10 o'clock te-dsy Officer
Mclaughlin noticed smoke pouring out
Of the doorway Of the little oobbllng shop
operated by Daniel Collins, al
No. SOB Walnut street He opened
the door and seeing the iaterior
all ablaze, ran to box No. IL
at Fifth aud French streets and turned
In an alarm. The apparatus WAS quickly
on the spot but the blszs was put out bV
the chemical Mr.. Collins had his beard
and hair badly scorched and a man who
rushed to bis help received a burn on bis
hand The FIRE was caused by the over
turning OF a stove. The loss will moi
exceed 800.
Evening journal., 1895-10-15
IN UEITED STATES CIRCUIT COURT
All of tho Cases on the Trial List Are
Continued Until Later Date-rwo
Lawyers Admitted to Practice.

All OF the Gases on the Trlhl Lat Arc
Continued Until Later Date-rwo
Lawyers Admitted to Practice.
The October term OF United States
Circuit Court opened this morning with
Hon L + Wales presiding On motion
OF L. O. Vandegrift, Leonard Wales,
Jr., was admitted to practice. and like
course was taken with Hugh G Browne
on motion Of Howell 3 England. There
were about thirty cases In equity on the
list, Of which all were continued until n
later date Ia nearly all OF them testi-
mony Is being taken before examiners.
In the case OF Sidney Smith VS.. Murle
Muller and Thomas d. Savery, brought
for the cancellation Of certain patents
held by the defendants on the ground
tha. they we're TIE idea OF Smith,
November 10 was act as the date for
the hearing Of ths asnurrsr Fl ed by the
defendants Howell England acted as
local council for the plaintiff aud Hugh
20. Browne for Colonel Sprague. OF
indianapolis, counsel for the defendants.
l. r. Wales, n, appeared In the case
Of s. \ White Dental Company, Of PhilA
delphia, Va the Wilmington Dental Man
ufacturing Company, aud moved to have
the returns stricken out on account Of
nsufficlency OF service The motion will
be argued Saturday
Evening journal., 1895-10-15
IN SYMPATHY WITH CUBA LIDRE,
A Grand Mass Meeting Saturday Evening
In the Opera House when Stand of
Colors VIII BE Presented che Junta.

Colors VIII BE Presented che Junta.
A mum Der Of WILMINGTON men,
prominent in business and professional
circles, met last evening ut the residence
ef General j. Parke Postles to arrange
for a mass meeting to express the
sympathy Of Delswareans with the cause
Of Cuba Libre Il was decided to hold
such q meeting In the Grand Opera
House next Saturday evening, when the
governor, the state. county and city
ffislsls and prominent citizens all
over the state will be invited to act as
vice-presldents
A handsome stand OF colors will be
presented to the representatives OF the
Cuban Junta or Revolutionary Commit
tee. and IL Is expected that Seniors
Palma and Quesada and other prominent
Cuban patriots will receive them. There
will also be addresses by prominent
speakers The women Of Wilmington
are specially invited and seats will bs
reserved for them until 90 o'clock
Thursday at s p m. another meeting
will be held at General Postless resi-
dence when all arrangements will be
perfected
Evening journal., 1895-10-15
No More uae for the Nerro.

William Virgins, colored. was acting
In disorderly manner on the streets
Of Middletown yesterday. Oh,er
Dickson attempted to arrest him.
Finding that he needed help be
called upon Warner Broeksom to lhelp
him. The negro broke away aud started
to run. The officer called upon hin
and told him 20 halt Not needing the
warning, Dickson fred bis revolver In the
air. The negro turned aud fred two
shots at his pursuors but missed them
Neither Dickson nor Brockson had any
more use for the negro
Evening journal., 1895-10-15
The Board Of Trade wlthdraws.

meeting of the committee lappointed
by the Board of Trade to confer with the
Council and Citizens' Committees
relative to the trip to Newport News to
see the launch OF the gunboat Whining
ton. held a meeting this morning In view
Of. the fact that Council Committee
has already decided on its course Of
action. the Board of Trade committee has
decided to draw out and take no further
action An invitation has been received
by the board from Secretary of the Navy
Herbert inviting the members to be
present in a body. It is very probable
that many Of them will attend but simply
as individuals
Evening journal., 1895-10-15
Miss Flagier's Case.

WASHINGTON, Oct. l5.-It was stated
with a certain degree Of confidence about
the city hall that the grand jury, which
has been investigating the case Of Miss
Elizabeth Flagler, charged with killing a
young colored boy last August, had voted
to return an Indictment charging Miss
Flagler with manslaughter. The district
attorney stated that no was compelled TO
remain silent regarding this subject and
he declined GO affirm or deny the state
ment circulated.
Evening journal., 1895-10-15
A NEW HEATING SYSTEM.

To BE Tried at the Fame En- Eine House
Next Month.
Fame Hose Steam Fire Engine Com
psny mem bers have determined to keep
their large building on West Secono
street comfortable at sll times this
Winter. Accordingly they have arranged
to have the cellar dug out and a cement
floor laid. upon which q Florida heater
and that system Of flue heating will be
put in The work will commence about
November ! and the new system is ex
pected to be distinctly economical beside
nsing a great Improvement over the old
plan
Evening journal., 1895-10-15
Hnrrr,a nnr nnd oat.

A well-known young Wilmington bust.
ness man suddenly stopped going TO see
his best girl recently and she induced 8
good friend to interoede for her by doing
some detective work The friend en-
gagged In conversation with the young
man Of business and said "rhen am
to understand that you do not fancy the
companionship of young ladies' Harry2'
Decidedly not, never saw girl yet
who could smuse me as well as my dog
or cat.
Next day he received a stuffed dog and
cat with the note: Something TO amuse
yourself with, baby
Evening journal., 1895-10-15
CITY NEWS IN BRIEF.

The fine weather yesterday afternoon
brought large numbers OF persons from their
homes.
Edward Andrew succeeds Thomas A.
Savery As vice president of the Wnmingto ION
savings Fund Society.
-Nattahoon Trlbee's new chiefs are:
Sachem, Richard L. Monk; senior sycamore,
Harry Hollis; junior sycamore. Jeese Q. Way
prophet. Harry A, Bareiord; first sanap, VIII
-Madely NJ. z Church Is engaged In q
promising revivali
At the Epworih revival meeting last night
Rev Robert WHtf cor duo ted th- services and
Rev. Henry Sander son preachtd the sermon,
Evening journal., 1895-10-15
U Y. l. DELEGATES GONE.
This Morning IN q Special Car-Will BE
Away Until About November 1.


Away Until About November I.
At 80 o'clock this morning q special
car was attached to the Baltimore and
Ohio eastbound train, containing party
Of forty delegates-their wives and
friends en- route from WILMINGTON to
Buffalo to attend the Union Veteran
Legion National Convention this week
All the travellers will remain away until
about November l.
In the party we're: John P. Donahoe,
H. w Perkins. William q GreenwRlt,
]. L. French. Charles A. Foster. Charles
w. Sallow way, Lewis Wilcox, Casper Nil
Ter, d. Fsildneisr. L P Roderick, L O.
Grubb, John Bresr. J. w Agnew, A d.
Mason, E. @. Conc annon, j scob LAmplugh,
S Macallister. M MAcklem, P. j
Babccck. w. n Porter. K. Riggs.
Luther Palmer, William MeCreR. G. K
Gilmore. s R Todd. Moses Well, H. A
shults, w Clsyton, E f. Barton. ]. w.
Barney, William Ford. ]. Woodley.
Samuel Hawkins, Daniel Ross and w,
" Tuxburv.
Evening journal., 1895-10-15
I,ouor Men on ror wasbIneton

A merry party Of Delaware State
League Of Liquor Dealers delegates &C
companisd by some friends, left for
Washington last night over the BAlti
more and Ohio railroad Among those
in the party were: h @ Pennington.
Frank NJ. Sewer, Anton Hauber. Fred
erick w. Helss, James B Tomsn. George
A Millington. A. Il Vlewig. William J.
OuiRleV.
Evening journal., 1895-10-15
Ronorted nombnrdmont OF zabara.

LONDON, Oct. 15.-The Kolnische Iei-
tung published a dispatch from "A CORE
spondent in Constantinople asserting that
information had been received there that
the town of Zahara, Arabia, on the Per
sian gulf, had been hombarded by two
British warships and had been destroyed.
The English government has no news OF
any such bombardment and officials be-
lieye that it refers TO the shelling OF Arab
ahows off the town of Bahreim recently.
Evening journal., 1895-10-15
ordsr arantsd d and Bond Approvsd.

George Miller used TO live here, but,
several years ago, he went TO California
After accumulating 3 personal estate
worth SIG. 600 and some real estate,
he went insane and a trustee WAS
appointed to care for his prop
erty. The bond given was $50 600
Desiring to transfer some of the
property which is here the trustee wrote
TO Luburn Chandler to get the necessary
order from the chancellor and to have
the bond approved. This be did yester
Evening journal., 1895-10-15
The TIre AIarm Test ChauRed.

The Board o. Police Commissioners, at
its meeting last evening, decided to
change the time Of the daily fire
alarm test from to s As o'clock each
morning. The object WAS two fold. Ia
the FIRST place the alarm interferes with
court. aud In the second place. II rung at
8 as it would serve as a warning to school
children. The new order will 60 into
effect next Monday. A special meeting
will be held Thursday evening to look
into charges made against one Of the
O fiji cere
Evening journal., 1895-10-15
Indicted for KilIInr the Hudsons,

CAPE CHARLES. Va. Oct. 10 The
grand jury met yesterday at EAstville
aud found true bills against Percy
Boxom, William Bloxom, Frank Shields
aud John lumbar, the four men who shot
and kill'd both Benjsmia and William
Hudson nesr Cobb's Island, last week
while trying TO recover a boat which the
latter bsd stolen. They we're released
fcom all on $1,000 bail each for their
appear ance at court next Monday
Evening journal., 1895-10-15
Raxara,s Golden silence.

LONDON, Oct 10 The United States
ambassador, Hon Thomas F. Bayard,
returned to London yesterday. from the
country, but he Will leave town again on
October 90, for Scotland He refuses to
say anything for publication regarding
the statements made IN the pamphlet
recently issued by Lord Ssckville,
formerly British minister at Washing
ton
Evening journal., 1895-10-15
connell Got a Double Dose.

Before Magistrate Daley. last evening.
Charles Connell was charged With run
ming into the team Of his son. Thomas
Connell, with intent to injure Il Charles
was summoned to appear October 8 but
failed to show up uutil last night. He
was fined s and costs on the charge and
So and costs for contempt Of csurt.
Evening journal., 1895-10-15
NE Gota oaartsr OF His OIalm.

Before Magistrate Kelley yesterday
afternoon. the suit Of Clarence West
hoefer, late ticket taksr for ex Manager
at the Grand Opera House.
was trlrd before William J Morris, John
PILE ard William J Fisher as referees.
The plaintiff susa for $50 aud was
allowed 40
Evening journal., 1895-10-15
superintendent Bannard out.

Special car No 1901 was drawn up at
the p. w. & B. station and Superln-
tendent Barnard and party boarded the
car for q trip over the Maryland division
as far as Washington, the Southern
terminus The csr was taken down on
an early train to Washington.
Evening journal., 1895-10-15
cnr.et sared Her LIfe.

RuThANp Vt, Oct. l5.-Edward Kemp
ter shot Miss Johonnott Of Burlington,
and a moment later shot and killed him
eelf. The first bullet shattered large
button, then glanced off the steel in the
young woman's corset. She was stunned
by the shock, but otherwise uninjured.
Jealousy WIS the cause.
Evening journal., 1895-10-15
wants Damages for sIander.

As the result OF a capiRs issued yester
day, George Schench. OF No. Ill Monroe
street. was arrested on a charge Of
slsndering Patrick Biggins some time
during September. Schench was placed
under 1000 bail for appearance at the
NoVen Der term, when Edwin r Cochran,
Jr, will bring suit for damages for Mr.
Biggins.
Evening journal., 1895-10-15
Had Flt nn the slr.at.

While going TO bis work In the
Diamond State Iron Works,at s 80 o'clock
this morning. John Taylor, who lives In
Browntown, fell in a ft At Front and
Market streets. Captain Chambers had
him sent home In the patrol wagon.
Evening journal., 1895-10-15
TO Try the New Acetylene aaa.

Late yesterday afternoon the z zania
landed two large buoys at the Pussy aud
lones Company's wharf-one can and
the other a spar buoy. Work will begin
at once to 81 these marine appliances for
sn experiment Ia using the new acetlyne
aas 10 liQht The bnoYs
Evening journal., 1895-10-15

We are in snaps to furnish you with
really good footwear at really low prices.
whenever you are ready TO bay. Little
or big, young OF old. will fad our prices
worth looking after II monsy saving Is an
object. Forman's, 10 East Fourth street.
batween Market and King.
Evening journal., 1895-10-15
Threa Nurses WIN Be Graduated

The annual commencement exercises
Of the Homeopathic Training school for
nurses will bs held in the New Century
Club rooms on the evening OF Ostober %
There will be three graduates and a fine
program
Evening journal., 1895-10-15
An Evangelist at Asbury.

successful evangelist, conducted meet
ings at Asbury NJ. E Church yesterday
and again this afternoon. He Is here on
a limited engagement and is said to be
we'll worth hearing His altar service
last night was q stirring scene He
conducted all the services in the absence
Of Dr. Howard, pastor.
Evening journal., 1895-10-15
RIohenberrer CIaIms the Raoord

Manuel Richenberger raised on his
farm near Newark twelve ears OF corn
which weighed nineteen pounds He
claims the state record until something
better Is heard Of
Evening journal., 1895-10-15
MIS-. Cleveland Returns to washineton.

A special car containing Mrs Cleveland
aud children, or their way from
Buzzard's Bay to Washington, passed
through this city this morning on the
IL % train over the B ltimore and Ohio
railroad The party left Gray Gables
hit and early this morning and expect
to reach Washington in time for dinner
at the White House
Evening journal., 1895-10-15
The weather.

In the Middle States and New England to-
day. clear and fair weather will prevail, with
slightly lower, followed by higher tempera-
ture. and light 20 fresh westerly and north
westerly winds. shifting to northeasterly, and
followed by hazineis or partial cloudineta.
Un Wednesday. m both OF these sections, fair
b. parity cloudy weather viii prevail, with
slight temperature changes ana fresh noi tn
efly 10 easterly winds. followed possibly BY
local rain. ana on Thursday partly cloudy
slightly warmer weather Will prevail, with
fresh southerly winds. fol owed by rain and
high winds IN the lake re ion, extending &C
night 70 the new Jersey coast.
New York Herald Weather Forecasts -
The cool area OF high barometer noted on yes
trrday's weather map as in the lake region
will continue TO move eastward. Iempera-
tnre ia this section III not, however. be much
affected by it. though frost Will occur In and
east of the lake region. Another storm centre
has occurred in the Brit sh Northwest terri-
tory, where tho Official reports last evenicR
show a fall Of the barometer at swift Cur
remit OF half an inch in twelve hours. This
storm will reach the lower likes "wednesday
mic hr or Thursday morning.
Evening journal., 1895-10-15

While taking nap in his laundry, at
No I'll West Second street, Sunday
afternoon, Lee Sing. Mongollau washse
wAshee man. had $40 and gold watch
stolen by slick thieves. Tho police are
looking for them.
Evening journal., 1895-10-15
The AudItorium.

Camille was presented again to fair
sized audience lest evening by the stock
company aud will again hold the boards
this evening
Evening journal., 1895-10-15
NnrInrn

MOTT IE.-THE .O6 p. NJ. EXPRESS FROM
~ Wilmington on October Is will stop at
LinwOod for tn accommodation Of quests at
tending the Cobb-eireeu wedding.
90 TO THE WILMINGTON PHOTO
" Companys new gallery. Finest IN city.
Great reduction in prices. WA Market
street. above Fourth.
Evening journal., 1895-10-15

A Hack will leave corner Fourth and
Market streets on Thusdsy and Sunday
afternoons at 30 o'clock, for LombArdy
Cemetery.
Evening journal., 1895-10-15
A Rarnna After OIL.

The Italian basque Federico coastwise
from New York, entered at Marcus
Hook this morning for cargo Of oil.
Evening journal., 1895-10-15

tIOTW ooHIIaFou INC TOW IN EFHE a7Ht7'
A raft OF logs which the tug Mascot
was TO TOW from Broadkiln creek, Del to
Philadelphia. bsRsn breaking up at the
Delaware Breskwater In Sundays storm
One hundred end ,teen logs have washed
ashore. The raft srrived At the Break
water on the 11th instant, and was being
made up for the TOW when the gale
sprung up and drove It apart
Evening journal., 1895-10-15
lln.n.rn..fnl .InIl nrenl.lnc.

MICHIGAN CITY. Ind, Oct. 15.-Four
convicts made a dash for liberty from the
state prison here. Ono fell from the pris-
on walls and broke his leg. The other
men were captured by the guards.
Evening journal., 1895-10-15

once Seventh and King. Phone B46.
r T Sergeant dealer In coal and wood
t%-A large load OF wood for $1.60
- Large pea coal for family use
Evening journal., 1895-10-15
WILHIKGTONS SCHOOL FATHERS.

Hold a Rather Busy Session Last Even
ing and Transact Considerable Business.
More Room to Be Given the Children.
The Board Of Education held its
regular meeting last evening, and Edgar
A Finley wus sworn In as member from
the Ninth. The report OF the treasurer
showed: