davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evening journal., 1896-04-17
COLORED MANS ENTERPRISE.

once a Slave on the Eastern shore. he
Now Owns the Only Hall Tn Wilmington
Built by Negro.
To day, work was completed on a has
new hall at Fourteenth and Clay mont
streets which has bsen built by Daniel
Bantum, one OF the best known oolorsd
men In Wilmington. The halls second
story Ia now being fitted out as an audi
torium, with seating capacity for AGO
persons.
Daniel Bsntum Is a self made man
having ssme up from slave on
the Eastern Shore OF Maryland
where he spent all his early life Then
he drove = coal cart for the Charles
Warner Company uutil he had saved
money enough to 60 into business from
which he has since retired.
Colorsd bricklAyers have do MOST Of
the work on the Ds~ hall, which Is OF
two stories and 2iix05 feet, with the
hTst door divided into three apartments
to be fitted up as . cigar store. barber
shop and pool room. All these will b.
occupied aud 10 full operation by May
Nearly ell the work done on the hall hal
been supsrintended by Bantum himself
who has paid his men, ss he went TO
avoid any annoyance from future liens
Evening journal., 1896-04-17
Virtue Has a Bad FAN.

There Was but one case before Judge
Ball this morning In Municipal Court At
an early hour Officers DiMsre and Scott
we're standing at Eighth aud Shipley
streets when they saw crowd gathered
about the middle OF the block Two men
In their shirt sleeves were busily
engaged In pounding each other and
both we're arrested They were William
H. Virtue and Patrick Dougherty This
morning both were srrRianed. It was
shown that Dougherty was sitting In
Hotel Jennings, quietly talking with q
friend. when Virtue entered and insulted
him, and then hit him Trouble followed.
which WAS st the request at the hotel
employees, adjourned to the street The
arrest followed Judge Ball ined Virtue
s. and costs and discharged Dougherty
Evening journal., 1896-04-17
K. oF ?. NAV HALL FORMAL oPeNINa


Addresses By Henry O. Conrad and Grand
Chancellor soott-PIeasing Musical Pro-
gram.
The new knights OF Pythlas Hall at
Seventh and King streets was formally
opened last night with appropriate ex
erclses. The various rooms on the third
h)or we're very prettily decorated With
bHuting hags and A,wers, aud wers
brilliantly lighted. On'y members OF the
order and their families were present.
Henry o. Conrad delivered an interest
ing historical address and Grand Chan
osllor John h Scott warmly congratu
lated the losal knights on their new
ball.
Ar enjoyable entertainment had been
arranged and these local entertainers
took part: w n Robinson, Jr . Mrs.
W a. Aesvorth. A. s Muhhausen, ,MlsI
Maud Moody and Miss Laurl Bsckley.
MlfsElls karch played several plano Holos
Reci'ations and dialogues we're given BY
A NJ Albright. Joseph Cash. Dr. h. O.
Moore, Miss Ethel McVsy,S +. Aarrhall,
Misa Name Parry, Miss May Ridgway
Ell Shelton, Mrs w II Robinson, Jr,
and Lsmusl MARI After the exercises
refreshments we're served.
The new hall is one Of the haudsomest
meeting places for lodges possessed by
any order In the city, Il Ia conveniently
arranged, both the secsnd aud third
Il iors being used All OF the lodge rooms
are handsomely furnished
Evening journal., 1896-04-17
CHANGE At THE SURVEYORS OFPICR.

Second Assistant Engineer Ash Succeeded d
by George A. Boughman Ordinances
Relating TO Transfer OF Appropriations.
At the meeting Of Cry Council last
evening the city treasurer reported the
balance 10 the Union National Bank to
be $34 607 2l for current expenses /;
special park fund. SAC $50 He also re
ported having received the folio wing
amounts, from Edmund Mitchell. Jr.,
81 s75; from Eugene NJ. SAyers, $500.
The resign alton OF Dorsey Ash, second
assistant engineer of the city surveying
department. was received aud accepted
George "A. Boughman was elected by the
unanimous vote OF Council to succeed
Mr. Ash. Mr. Meansy cast the ballot and
Messrs smith and Watson acted AS
tellers.
Norman Ysatman sent n communica
tion asking for the refundng OF 81 57
overpsid taxes paid ~ his brother
Joseph B Yeatman 10 ". referred to the
finance committee.
Mr.. O'Nell called up the amendment to
the ordinance conceroing indecent and
scurilious literature IL WAS adopted by
an unamnio 8 vote
Mr. McNnlty presented an ordinance
which provides for an extrRording appro
priation for interest When the appro
priRtions were made In May It was
thought enough was set aside for the
interest list due June 30 Since It has
been found insufficient, hence tho or
dinAnce The ordinance received two
readings aud was referred 70 the Law
COMMITTEES.
Mr. McNully also presented an ordi
nance which provides for the transfer Of
appropriations from several committees
and departments to others It was road
a second time and referred TO the Law
Committee
Toe amend ment 60 the ordinance
regulating auc'ions and auctionsers was
returned signed by Mayor Jeffsrls II
was thereupon declared law.
Evening journal., 1896-04-17
IRE Hot weather.

Yesterday was a scorcher Ia the
afternoon the Thermometer registered So
degrees It was the hottest April day
known to ths weAther-wis for many years
with the single exception Of April 10
1891 Light clothing, straw hats and
cool drinks were Ia demand. The small
boy took advantage Of the great heat to
open the bathing season Several urchlns
we're swimming In the BrSndywlne yes
tsrday afternoon. The highest recorded
temperature In the sun was SO degrees
No abatement Of the heat is predicted,
the weather man having probably de-
cldsd that it is time Summer we're here
Evening journal., 1896-04-17
Dorsey Ash Leaves for Boston

Dorsey Ash, for some time second
assistant engineer In the City Surveying
Department. left Wilmington this morn
Ing for Boston, Mass. where be will enter
on bis dutles as q member OF the
construction corps OF the Metro
politan Water Board which has
control OF the water supply OF Boston
and vicinity towns BE will be espe.
clally connected with the building OF an
acque5uct and plant a. Clinton, on the
Nashua river During his connection
with the City Surveyors department Mr.
Ash has proved an able engineer and
valuable official and he leaves with the
sincere regret OF his associates and the
we'll wishes OF hosts OF friends. George
A Boughman who was appointed TO
sueseed him as second assistant entered
on his duties this morning.
Evening journal., 1896-04-17
YEARLY CONTRACTS AWARDED

The Street aud Sewer Department Selects
the Parties to suppiy the Material and
Work for I 800.
Last evening the directors Of the
Street and Sewer Department met and
awarded contracts for the ensuing YER
as follows:
Straight curb, Brandywlna Granite
Company; Circular curb, Brandywine
Granite Company; Centre aud gutter
stone, James Scott Crossing stones,
Brandywine Granite Company Terra
Gotta pipe. Delaware Terra Gotta Com
pRny; Bar sand, George b. Mccall Com
pRny beach sand, Charles Warner Com
pany; soft coal, Joseph Gooding; all
cement, George H Mccall Compsny all
castings, Diamond State Iron Company I;
making side and cross cutters. j II.
simmons; laying crossing, j. T, Sim
mons; rubble stone paving, Simmons &
Bro; settlog curb re- setting curb.
strengthening curb. Davis & Bro blue
stone. John Msxwell's Sons
For circular curbing. James Scott and
BrandywiDe Granite Company were
equal bidders. President Chsmbers
moved to award the contract to James
Scott, but the other tWo members held
their peace and the motion died for lack
of seconder. On motion Of Mr. Pratt
and seconded By Mr Simmons, the
BrAndywlne Granite Company got the
award.
The secretary was instructed TO ask for
bids for stone crusher Of from twelve to
eighteen tons and eight to twelve tons
per hour capacity. Bids to be In April 20
Also for bids for blocks for paving King
street fromTwelftb to point near Market
street bridge; from Market street bridge
over the Brsndywine creek TO Elliott
ave. ne; Second street from French to
King. and Delaware avenue from
the Baltimore and Ohio railroad bridge to
Union street Bids also for laying these
blocks and grading the streets will be
received until April 2S
The secretary also was instructed to
ask the Athens Brick Company II It would
furnish brick for Ninth street from
Shipley TO Monroe street, ut same price
as last Fall, and also to ask James Logue
II he would finish grading Ninth street
at same price as last Fall Bids are to
be alked for publishing the annual report
Of the department, to be In by April 2S
Evening journal., 1896-04-17
shIpIer Ran sewsr Boba up Araln.

Shipley run Sewer occupies the posi-
tion Gf sore thumb on the hand Of the
Street and Sewer Department, and it's a
dali yesr when II does not bob up
serenely for extensive repairs This
time the trouble Is between Front and
Second streets. and the ground has sunk
msterially The directors will pro-
ceed at once 20 6x It. The earth will be
dug from srouud the sewer along Mon
ros street and an arch put In the EAme
as at Second street some time ago.
Evening journal., 1896-04-17
WORKING OUT THE DETAILS.

Every thing Iudioates That the Electric
Road Between Wilmington aud New
Castle VIII BE Built.
Peter L Cooper. Jr, was called upon
by an EVENING JOURNAL reporter and
asked for definite information regarding
the building OF the Wilmington and
New Castle electric rail way.
THE prospects, that the road will be
built" he said THE parties In interest
are now making out the details Of the
contrsct ard expect to have them com
plsted in fen DAYS. Further than that
can say nothing "
Evening journal., 1896-04-17
A. U. NJ P. CHURCH CONFERENCE
It WIN Convene in First A. U. M. p.
Church Here on MAY 30.

it Will ConFono IN first "A. u VI. II.
Cauroh Here on May 30.
The eighty fourth annual session OF
the UoioR African Methodist Protestant
Conference for the middle district will
convene In the A u NJ p Church on
French street beeween Eighth and Ninth
streets on May 90. Rev. O. \ Temple.
president OF tbs district, will preside
The session will continue for seven or
eight days
This ccnf,rerce district embraces
New York, Pennsylvania. New Jersey
and Delaware There will be fourty
ministerial representatives and the same
number Of lay delegates present
Twelve Delaware Churches will be
represented.
The ministerial delegates fro n this
state are Rev ] e Sergeant. pastor OF
First A o NJ P. Church; Rev Il
Nichols, OF SC James Church, Whining
ton; Rsv. George K Bevens. st Pauls
Churcn, Wilmington; Rev Ben
jsmln Scott. St Peuls and
st Thomas Churches OF Newark
and GlasgoV circuit; Rev A. b.
Selvey, Newport Rev James X. john
son. Wyoming; Rev George W Murray
Of Swayne's Station; Rev. N r Wilson,
Nc Zion; Rev. r. q Potts, st. Peters
The members Of the churches Ia VIII
mington have alreadyfmade preparations
for entertaining the visiting deleggtes
One OF the important business actions
OF the conference will be the election Of
a new president Rev. ID j Russell.
Jr of Cedar Grove, n. J Is secretary
Of the conference.
Evening journal., 1896-04-17
TuuernI of D. o. YnndarrIft.

The funeral OF Leonard O. vaudegrlft
took place from his late residence near
McDonough this afternoon at 80
o'clock. Carriages met the Delaware
road train arriving at Mlddletown AZ
10 o'clock Among those VINO went down
on the train from this city to attend the
funeral we're Z. G.. Bradford. Dr. James
A Draper. George L. Townsend. aud *
postmaster Reuben P. Janvier aud
daughter OF New Castle
Evening journal., 1896-04-17
OF Interest to Medal Of Honor HoIder

OF Interest to Medal OF Honor Holders.
The Secretary OF the Navy has been
authorized by the United States Senate
to issue to the holder OF medals Of honor
awarded under the Acts OF 1882 and
1868. rosette or knot to be worn In
lieu Of the medal. aud a ribbon 20 ear
with the medal TO be of a pattern pre-
scribed By the President OF the United
States He Is also authorized TO issue a
aew ribbon where the old one is lost.
destroyed CT rendered unfit for use.
Among those who hold medals Of houor
In Wilmington ara General j. Parke
Postles, Msjor s Redmond Smith and the
family Of the late Rev John Shilling
Evening journal., 1896-04-17
these Rooks Ars.Bsautiss.

We have few copies OF beautiful
eral hundred pictures OF high artistic
merit, which will be sold at $l.75 = copy,
which is about ons-fourth the publica
McNally's Cyclopedia at 81 25, worth
four times the price asked. Can be seen
At the EvENrNG JOURNAL ofice
Evening journal., 1896-04-17
Boueht By Attornsrs.

The Henry SCHNEIDER property, on
Eighth street near Wilson, was sold by
Sheriff Glllis yesterday afternoon aud
purchased by E R Cochran, Jr.. for
500 William T. Lynsm bought for
81 200 each, the two Jackson street
houses Of Francis P. Dillon.
Evening journal., 1896-04-17
Now Under the american Flag.

The steamship Miami, formerly the
British ship NeIito, which stranded last
Winter on Long Island. passed up the
river yesterday f5ing the Uni ed States
Elg. She WAS denationAllzsd and placed
In the American register on account OF
the general repairs necessary At that time.
Evening journal., 1896-04-17
State Central Committee Members.

The members Of the Democratic State
Central Committee are as follows. New
Castle county, L Irving Handy. chair
man; Petsr l. Cooper, Jr, secretary
Peter j. Ford, Columbus Watkins. John
Blggs, Theodore r. Armstrons.
Kent, DR. H. Y. Watson, William g
Hill. Hszekiah Harrington, E p. Stacey,
Thomas d. Burton, DR.. Bsnlsh L Lewis
Sussex-Dr r. g Ellesood Dr. D. L.
Mustard. Senator w 7 Records. e w.
Houston, w. w. Norris, William a.
Boyce.
Evening journal., 1896-04-17
DIed in Oamden. N. j.

Charles P. Manship, aged 81 years.
formerly Of Milton, Del, died at his home
IN Camden, NJ j.. yesterday. His
funeral will take place from the resid snce
Of Mrs. Kate Sinpkius In Camden to-
night. Interment will be made In Milton
Evening journal., 1896-04-17
snrInr and Summer Rear

All the latest fashionable Derby and
Soft Felt Hats for young men selling at
Ross's. 2iO Market street. where you
will fud the largest assortment at prices
guaranteed the lowest Headquarters for
straw Hats and Summer Underwear.
New zoe Neckwear for 25c
Evening journal., 1896-04-17
PIpe Orrnn for scoft

The congregation OF Scott NJ. e. Church
held a meeting last night to arrange for
the purchase Of a pipe organ for the
church. A commIttee WAS arranged to
walt on the trustees to secure their aid
ln the work. About $3.50 has already
been pledged
Evening journal., 1896-04-17
Weocaooe Improvements.

The bunk room of Weccscoe engine
house has been reiurnlshed and repainted
snd is nov one of the most compile tely
appointed rooms Of its kind Ia the local
department. The engine loom has also
been repainted.
Evening journal., 1896-04-17
Carpenters FOR AtIantio civ.

Three agents Of contractors are In the
city securing carpenters to 60 to Allan
tic CITY, n j., TO work on q hotel there
About ssventy-hve carpenters are
wanted. and they will leave Wilmington
Monday morning.
Evening journal., 1896-04-17
Houaekeepern ALIVE

To their interests know this; they get all
they pay for In our tons OF coal. 2240 lbs
and clean. Best brands Of hour-prices
In your favor. Whole wheat -four for
healthy bread Fell & Joseph. Front and
Madison streets.
Evening journal., 1896-04-17

At a meeting of the new Reception
Committee of the Y M O. A., It was de
cidsd to hold a social and award the
membership contest prize on May /. The
seventh anniversary of the association
will be celebrated on May IL None of. the
details have yet been arranged.
Evening journal., 1896-04-17
The Dufisld CIear. for Cette.

The British steamer Dufield. Captain
Lowe, known as the Marcus Hook mail
steamer. cleared this morning for Cette.
France, With 1920, 474 gallons OF oil
valued at $79 80.
Evening journal., 1896-04-17
nied the Hnrna..

While hauling stone for the retaining
wall OF the park driveway yesterday sf-
ternoon, valuable horse owned by
Michel Donahoe succumbsd to the beat
and collie combined and died before his
harness could be removed.
Evening journal., 1896-04-17
P.oer Pattarn.. Tan,o.nts.

Ladies, read the fashion article 10
this paper aud send ten cents TO the
EVENING JOURNAL Office for an up-tor
date paper pattern.
Evening journal., 1896-04-17

On re seventh aud King, Phone 545.
3 . s3rgesul dealer In coal and wood
~ l.a~ve PEA coal FOR family use
EB- Hickory wood for open CRATES
Evening journal., 1896-04-17
shad, Oh shad

Fresh Delaware sbsd, cheaper than the
chespsst Also shsd roe. at 7. A. Nc,
Clnrs's fish STALE, Eighth street market.
Evening journal., 1896-04-17
Y. nj. o. As seventh.

Receiving daily. boat load Of shad,
Front and Church SITS Geo. w. AInseon.
Evening journal., 1896-04-17
HELP WANTED.

g ALESMAN WANTED-SlOO TO S125 per
Omonth and expenses TO Introduce our goods
TO the trade. Staple line; position permanent,
pleasant and desirable. Address, with stamp,
King Mfg. Co.. ID. 81, Chicago.
- GALESMAN-S45 a week tAkiAg orders for
- aluminium and other specialties and let
ters FOR signs, store fronts, show windows.
vehicles. etc; figures snd numbers for houses,
hotels; elegant goods. rapid sellers,with grow
ing demand; permanent employment for right
person. World Mfg. Co., W5, Columbus, o.
Evening journal., 1896-04-17

IF YOUR FRIENDS INQUIRE
i about our stock OF Spring Clothes
you can tell them that we have the
largest assortment TO select from in
the city and you will be doing them
n favor when you advise them Of the
fact. We have taken great care in
selecting our stock this season and
feel that the purchasing pub ic will
find no fault In the make. style OF
price.
40 styles of Mems Suits at $40.
80 styles Of Mems Suits at S12.
II styles OF Mems Suits at Sl5
Lots OF other stylts for S., SO, S.,
$3.50, 81 and 50.
Store open evenings.
Strictly one price and II dlssatis-
ned with your purchase we will re-
turn your money.
NEW YORK
CLOTHING HOUSE.
3l6 MARKET STREET.
MAX. EPHRAIM, Proprietor.
Evening journal., 1896-04-17
ATLANTIC oIrY. n. j.
GAN MARCOS HOTEL,
NOW OPEN.
ATLANTIC CITY. N. j.,

After thorough housecleaning and renova-
t,on has keen reopened Tor the winter under
the pers0nni supervision of Mrs. Annie Grubb
formerly DropTietress Of the Kenilworth
Inn.
Steam Heat. Hydraulic Elevator, Sun Par
lor Baths. All conveniences. Write for rates
Evening journal., 1896-04-17
LosT AND FouNp.

EOUSD. POCKETBOOK-THE LADY
IL who lost a pocketbook In Front street car
coming from the boat can recover her prop
erty by applying southwest corner Second
and VanBuren sire ct.
Evening journal., 1896-04-17
FOR RENT.
FOK sALE.

EOR sALN - WORKMEN's TINE RE-
II corder. Will record employees time at the
rate OF 100 per minute. Apply second floor.
No. 1l2 French street.
Evening journal., 1896-04-17

The German American Leader Had No In
timation That the Omos Was TO BE
FIlled-Be Expresses His Sentiments
aud Cites Removals From the Survey
ing Department.
Evening journal., 1896-04-17

IN MY pace Of business Is AL Market AMI
l0S Shipley streets, and have not opened any
branch Of this store in any other location.
Phone 783. FRANK ;. DUllE.
Manufacturer Of Harness. Trunks and Bags.
Evening journal., 1896-04-17

90 TO THE WILMINGTON PHOTO
" Company's new gallery. Finest In city.
Great reduction in prices. 4O71f Market
street. above Fourth.
Evening journal., 1896-04-17

I ADIE- Chichester's nglish Pennyroyal
IL Pills Diamond BRANDY are the best. safe,
reuable. Take no other send 4c, stamps for
particulars. "Relief for Ladies'" in letter by
return mail. At druggists. Chichester Chemi-
cal Co.. Philadelphia. Pa.
NOTICE. SUNDAY SCHOOL SUPERIN-
on or before May ], their applications for their
respective proportions Of the annual appro-
priations made By the Lew tonrt for Sunday
schoOls r. LEWIS ARMSTRONG.
Chl irmAn of CnmmlILee.
Evening journal., 1896-04-17

NOR SALE CHEAP-A BRAND NEW
u typewriter, cost 500. Apply second floor
No. ll2 French Street.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-03-26

Tacoma. March observation-disclosures
Steve Judson. of the Democratic central
committee. has called a meeting OF the
committee In this city April 2 to decide on
dates for holding primaries and a county
convention TO select delegates TO the
convention here April u. that win elect
delesates TO the national convention at
Chicago. The primaries VIII probably be
held April II, and the county convent ion
April H. Some of the war horse Demo-
Gratis feel sore at the action OF the state
committee In calling the state convention
TO nominae delegates so early. There Is a
strong disposition 10 criticise the action
OF the committee In this respect. There
IL talk OF Job and snap Judgment but
those who complain most admit that they
aro powerlcss TO uahorse the leaders
whose doings they consider arbitrary.
There were too many proxies in the COM
mittee for the war horses.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-03-26
FIGHTING IN SANTIAGO DE CUBA.
The Patriots Infiict Severe Injuries
Upon the >paniafsis.

Santiago de Cuba. March IA convoy
OF 10 wagons. laden with timber for the
construction OF fort In the town OF Caney.
six miles from this city. fourteen drays
and iwenty-four mules loaded with pro-
visions, were attacked at Iona del Corojo.
two and a half miles from here. by a large
body Of Insurgents under Quintana. After
an hours fighting the SDaniards were
Obliged 10 abandon the convoy, leaving
twcniy-eight dead and ssventy-six wound
ed. The insurgent loss was very light.
On the eth inst. a Spanish column. so
strong under Lieut. Col. Cellibos. met an
lnsurgent party OF l.3o commanded by
Vasauez near Baire. The insurgents sur
rounded the Spaniards and fired upon them
from all sides. finally routing them. The
Spaniards lost forty-two killed. Ito wound
ed and thirty prisoners Among the killed
were a captain and three lieutenants. The
rebels had eighteen killed and thirty-seven
wounded.
on the l4th Spanish Gen. la Chambre.
with 100 men, cavalry, infantry and ar
tilery, was ambushed near Ramon de las
Tsgnas by an insurgent band. so strong.
under Col Bonnie. The rebels were finally
driven OF with loss of three killed and
fourteen wounded, among the latter being
Bonnie. The spaniards had one officer and
ten soldiers killed and twenty-five
wounded.
on n scouting expedition on the 10th. came
to a country house containing eight quiet
and peaceful persons. some OF whom were
females, a few of whom were dressing the
wounds of insurgent. The guerrillas killed
all the people there. including The wound
ell men, and fired the house. They say
that all the Spanish columns have secret
orders TO FIRE all the country houses they
pass on their way and shoot all the pris-
oners they take and all the country peo-
pie they meet who are outside the garrl-
soned towns
A bloody engagement took place on the
llth In Tlqui CHolauinl between Span
ish column 100 strong. under Linares. and
Loo insurgents under Gen Garlic and Col
otnas The insurgents surrounded the
Spaniards and attacked them with ma
chetes. and the Spaniards were obliged to
retreat. The rebels had nine killed and
sixteen wounded. The Spaniards had
twenty-five killed and forty-five wounded.
For the last two months eleven political
prisoners. accused of having murdered
three Spanish soldiers In the Daiquiry min
ing district have been locked W here in
dark and unhealthy cells Theirs limbs
are covered with sores. and they have not
even had a hearing. one is a Frenchman
ana the others are Cubans.
During the months OF January and Feb
ruary eighty-hve soldiers died OF yellow
fever in the military hospital IN this city.