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Evening journal., 1896-05-26
rhe RevolutIonarr PeIiod.

The rooms OF the Delaware Hlstorlca
Society were we'll filed last evening to
hear Francis b Hofiecker read his paper,
Delaware 10 the Revolution" IL vas
not the regular meeting night and these
present came out especially to hear the
paper reRd. lt was clear and concise
recital Of the important part that Della
ware took In the struggle for liberty.
At the conclusion Of the reading the
society voted it's thanks TO Mr. Hoffecker
for the signal ability aud entertaining
manner in which he had handled his
subisct
Evening journal., 1896-05-26
RECEPTION AZ ST. JOHgS,

Recently -Confrmsd Members of the
Congregation VIII BE the Guests Of
Honor on Thursday Evening.
At st. Johns parish house on Thursday
evening. q reception will be given In
honor OF the members Of the class
recently confirmed IL will be partici-
pated In by al members OF the
congregation who feel inclined to attend.
After the reception there will be music
and refreshments
1t has been decided to make these 70
cep.ions monthly features. their promul-
gators feeling confident that the better
acquaintanoeship brought about by them
viii increase the efficiency Of the church
work.
Edward g. Bradford and William ].
Fisher viii represent St Johns at the
Diocesan Convention. which will meet
at New Castle on next Wednesday
Evening journal., 1896-05-26
THG CHILDREN DELIGHTED.

Professor Gentry's Trained Animals I'm.
tertaIned Both Old and Young Last
Evening.
About 800 persons Witnessed the per
formsnce Of Professor Gentry's trained
ponies, dogs and monkeys last evening.
The tent, on vacant lot at Delaware
avenue and Madison street, WAS clean,
well lighted and the sittings comfortable
and the animals so intelligent In the
performances OF their several parts that
the audiences Was delighted. especially
the children, who composed msjorlly Of
those present.
The best Of order was maintained and
this fact was favorably commenced upon
by the many mothers who took their
children to see the show.
At the conclusion OF the performance
several Of the ponies were turned loose
TO roam at willamong the spectators aud
be petted and fed on apples and sweet
meats
Evening journal., 1896-05-26
oLp pRAwYERs lReoPENEp.

Services VIII 30 Held In the Old
Church Sunday and Regularly Thereaftor.
Old Drawers Presbyterian Church at
Odessa will be opened next Sunday, and
for the FIRST time in many years. religious
services will be held there. Rev. j. L.
Vallsndigham. Of Newark, and the
Society OF Friends Of Old Drawyors will
be In church Churches that are of
springs OF the old church, will be closed,
and their pastors will take part In the
services.
Recently friends Of Old Dawyers had
the building repaired aud painted, and at
The last session the New Castle Presby-
terry. Rev. J. l.. Vsllandighsm was sp
appointed TO supply the pulpit. Meetings
have not besn held there regularly since
the war. but for 4 while a meeting was
held every year The custom WAS aban
doned years ago. however
Evening journal., 1896-05-26
Seventh Ward Delegates Named.

The Democrats OF the Seventh ward
met last night In the Gray wigwam.
There was a large attendance Frank
Jsandell acted as chairman The names
were named for delegate TO the county
convention, but the former bad by far
the largest number Of votes. There wa
q threat Of contesting the choice but Mr.
Dofsn refused to allow his name to be
used, and the election was made unsni
mons Andrew G. Gray was chosen dele
gate to the county convention. unnni
mously. He made q Snort spseoh as did
William j Gibbons and John ID. Kelley
Evening journal., 1896-05-26
Thieves oF lime CAUGHT.
Franklin Harris Loses His Watch And
The Police get II and It's Takers.

Franklin Harris Loses His Watch And
The Police ret II and It's Takers.
Several weeks ago, complaint WAS
made to the police authorities by Frank
lin Harris that some one had stolen q
watch belonging to him. Chief
Dolan set the machinery in
motion and discovered that the
time piece had been pawnfd In
Philadelphia. A watch WAS kept on the
shop and yesterday j Robert Coleman
called for the ticker He vas arrested
and then furnished information which
led to the capture OF Thomas Edwards,
" BIO had sold the pawn ticket to C,le-
man Later on, Samuel Buckner. alias
"Blg handed Sam" ard James Brown.
alias Slip were arrested In Chester for
being connected with the robbery.
Chief Dolan went to Chester this
morning aud identified the men and they
will be brought on later The trial viii
be held Wednesday evening.
Evening journal., 1896-05-26
Delaware Appointments.

The Jersey Conference of the colorec
NJ. E. Church of America adjourned al
Chester yesterday Bishop Beebee IN adj
these appointments for Delaware district
d. I. Tillmsn, presiding elder. Whining
ton and Farmhouse circuit. w 4. Dixon
Hockessin, William Johnson; New Castle
@. d. Ross; Middletown and-Blackiord
j. r. Ferrebee; Duck Creek, w A
Stevens; Bleckson, j. d. Mitchell
Vernon To ha annnlied.
Evening journal., 1896-05-26
THREE NOTES FIGURE.
Superior Court Puts Jurymen
to Work at Last.
Six GENTS AND COSTS vERDIoI
OHe Case Continued to tho September
Term OF Court-The Peoples Bank Of
EIiddIetown IL the PlaIntin in a suit In
volvInK Several Thousand Dollars.

Volving Several Thousand dollars
The Superior Court, after days of
waiting. has at length found use for It's
jurors This morning jury was drawn
10 try the appeal case OF Solomon
Heard VS. Alorz, Gordon. The claim Was
small one, Gordon claiming that Heard
who was a tenant on his farm In st.
Georges hundred owed him rent and
destrRined on his goods Heard took
an appeal from the magistrates decision,
and in the Superior Court to-day he took
the etand and gave such conclusive testl
mony that the jury awarded him ak
cents and costs.
The case OF Banks va White Brothers
was continued to the Ssptem Der term on
agreement Of JoEiah Marvel, attorney for
the plaintiff aud William # SmAlley, who
represented the defendants.
These minor matters disposal Of, the
court began trial Of the case OF the Peo
pies National Bank OF MlddletoWn VS.
William Houston. 1t is alleged that
George Houston gave the bank three
notes aRgragRting s. 5C6. William
Houston being the endorser The notes
we're not paid by tho principal and the
bank proceeded against the endorBer
Martin b Bnrrls represents the bank
and Lewis O. Vandsgrift the defendant
The case was still on at the noon adjourn
ment. Cashier Kelley being the hrst
witness on tina stand
Evening journal., 1896-05-26


The old saying that a rose by any
other name will have just rs many
thorns or something to that effect, was
illuatratea this morning In Municipal
COURT when the name Of Flora Flamer
was called
At least that Is what the official phono
graph recorded A sturdy, colored lad,
whose age WAS recorded at 20. but who
did not look old enough to have chance
In the tax receips market, answered the
call. Bis father WAS the complainant
and the charge WAS disorderly conduct.
The pater claimed that the son had lived
of him all Winter. had continued
through the Spring, and threatened to be
permanent bArnacle on the home ship.
He wanted the barnacle removed
The prisoner thought his father did
not live cp to the bill of fare made
memorable by the reception given the
prodigal of old and contested his right to
kick II he did not get veal every day.
Judge Ball decided that he must earn his
veal or eat husks, and only let him 60
on bis promise to hustle for himself and
leave the old man alone.
Harry Sexton. who lives on Third
street, between French and Walnut, was
charged with disorderly conduct by
Winfield NJ. Starr. he pleaded guilty
and was fined $40 and costs
Oscsr Smith was standing at Front
and Market streets last evening Insulting
women who we're passing. when be was
noticed by Captain Chambers Box 81
rang very few minutes afterwards and
the hurry up wagon carried him to the
police station. The fine and costs will
smash $40 bill into very small pieces.
James Parker, colored, WAS arrested By
Officer j. h Massey, at Eighth and New
streets for corner lounging There WAS
strenuous effort made to prove an alibi
for James. but It failed and the mystic
figures So and costs were recorded oppo
site his name.
Ohatles Z Anderson, colorsd, was
willing to take the pledge this morning
and he was given a chance.
Evening journal., 1896-05-26
Want to Iar nIo,olIeta.

WEST CHESTER. May 26 -Brandywine
Grange, ofNo. 60. East Bradford met yes
terday and unanimously dsclarsd that a
tsx on bicycles should BE- imposed for
the purpose Of assisting In keeping the
public roads in repair The matter Of
eminent domain In regard to trolley line
prof scss WAS also discussed. and sctlon
MAS taken looking to the preparation of
suggestions looking to the change Of
the law on this subject.
Evening journal., 1896-05-26
Proapeota of a RevlvnI.

FIX Spesker OK the House William L.
Sirman, OF Delmar, who WAS In Will
mington to day. says that peaches are all
right In Sussex and that there Is
every indication OF full crop.
The blackberry crop WAS cut
short by the frost Of week ago. There
will only bs fair sprinkling OF apple /.
There is no politics la the lower county.
he says. All the people devoting ham
selves to business and religion
Evening journal., 1896-05-26
HENRY c, TURNER'S HGW BOOK.

"a Modern Political Bosr." IL In the
Printers Hands aud VIII BE Ready for
Delivery In About Two weeks.
Henry @ Turner's book is written In a
highly entertaining style and " full Of
local hits" at we'll known political
bosses and exposes their methods Of
wire pulling.
No man In Delaware Is better posted
on the subjsct or more capable o. putting
1t before the public IN an entertaining
manner than Mr. Turner and It is
believed that the book will have a large
sale. The price will be 7S cents, and
canvassers are now taking orders.
Evening journal., 1896-05-26
PROPOSALS.

lROPOsALs FOR FURNISHING STREET
\ PAYING BLOCKS.
ealed proposals will be received by the
.rd of Directors of the Street and Sewer
partmert until 30 O'Clock y. m, June 2.
3, for furnishing about 10000 square yards
yitrified paving blocks. Specifications
+ y be obtained at the Office OF the Depart
Mt.
he right to reject any and all bids is re-
we'd.
~ order Of the Board OF Directors.
Attest: HARVEY j. WILEY.
Secretary.
Evening journal., 1896-05-26
rhe MarItlme Ernhanre onee.

The Board Of Directors of the Mari
time Exchange In Philadelphia yesterday
decided to renew its lease on the house
occupied as a branch office at Lswes and
the Harbor, Pilotage and Station Com
mittee was authorized to erect an tmer-
gency building near the government Piei
fo- use when the cable service with the
Breakwater Is INTERRUPTED
Evening journal., 1896-05-26
Wan Ins Yanra OId.

CHURcH hill. Nd. May 26 Augusta
Cou seg. colorsd woman. died near here
last week at the age OF los years.
The woman had a remarkable memory
and would often mention incidents OF n
century ago. She had preserved 8 record
of her age, snd there Is no doubt as TO
its authenticity
Evening journal., 1896-05-26
RothweII building Fences.

Elk Coroner George G. Rothwell. Of
Blsckb,rd hundred. who aspires to sue
ceed Coroner Stichsm. was Ia Whining
ton day circulating among his
political friends and enlisting support for
himself st The primaries.
Evening journal., 1896-05-26
Panor. Nor Vat nrada

Father De Ruyter told an EVENING
JOURNAL reporter this morning that there
are no further developmcnta ia the new
Catholic hospital matter. he says the
papers for the transfer of the property
have never been made out.
Evening journal., 1896-05-26
nTr RIeps sorlouaIv I'M

William e. Riggs, Jr.. clerk of the
Orphans Court OF Kent county Is
seriously III and his condition is becom-
Ing alarming Mr.. Riggs is one of the
best known Democrats OF Kent county
and has many. friends in WILMINGTON.
Evening journal., 1896-05-26
Girlnr Battallon prlIl.

The battalion composed at companies
A. @. and f, N. q d OF Wilmington. is
being drilled by Lieutenant Colonel
Charles NJ Stevenson. Last night. for
the FIRST time the drill WAS In opsn sir on
Washington street bridge
Evening journal., 1896-05-26
LnokInr Tor q 81 RilI-

This morning two coloTad women
called at the police station ard stated to
Captain Chambers that while they were
in the store No. All King street, one OF
them dropped a s. bill on the fpor and
that Joseph Lichtenbaum, Of No. 3l5
Tstnsll street. picked itup. They wanted
4 warrant for his arrest but were
advised TO 90 to q magistrates office.
they left with that intention. but up to
noon no record Of their doing 80 could
be found
Evening journal., 1896-05-26
Confirmed I'm ee,,aautown.

Bishop Coleman last night confirmed
class Of thirty-six persons at st
Lnke's P. E.. Church, Germantown, Pa
He returned home this morning.
Evening journal., 1896-05-26
HERBkRT H. WARD,
Attorney for incorpnratora.

NOTICE-TO THE BUSINESS AND PRO
~ fes ,ional men-WOrk on the Delaware
State Dir ectory lS96-97 Will shortly commence.
You are cautioned AGAINST anyone represent
ing themselves as solicitors for the Delaware
state Directors unless they can present Gre
trsct read Barry Directory Office. Pay no
money IN advance 1 have decided TO include
the Peninsula In this work and complete
canvass of the Stafe and Peninsula W II be
made thus insuring the most accura.e work
Of this state ever issued.
Evening journal., 1896-05-26
To ArrIre Nert Weeh.

Rev Ezra Thicker d. d Of Pough
keepHie. N. who Ia TO be transferred
to Asbury M r Church. Wilmington,
while Dr. Gates is to be transferred to
Poughkeepsie. will arrive here on June
4 DR. Thicker Is very popular minis.
Ter In New York and Is chaplain of Ham
ilton Post, q. A. R.. of his city.
Evening journal., 1896-05-26
DEMAND An INVESTIGATION.
Judge and Mrs. j. Frank Ball Call At.
tention of the School Fathers to
Alleged Cruslty OF Teachers.

Judge and Mrs. j. Frank Ball Call at.
tention of the School Fathers to
Alleged Cruslty of Teachers.
The Board Of Education held meeting
last evening and listened to letters from
Mrs. Ida M. Ball and Judge j. Frank Ball.
relative to the alleged abuse OF their
little daughter, Ethel, the story Of whish
was given In the EVENING JOURNAL. 10
Mrs. Balls letter she refers to the three
teachers--Misscs Miller. Speak man and
Steele, As b1llies and fsnds In human
hsahs Infamous teschers, etc, etc. aud
demands an investigation. Judge Balls
letter Is short aud simply contains a
request to the board to make an
investigation
After hearing the letters, L. B. Morrow.
member of the committee OF No. "a 4,
said that the matter was an imp ortgnt
one and. II true untttei the teachers
named for teaching Ia that school. II
the charges were untrue. then the
writer Of the letter was liable for
criminal libel For the teachers, Mr..
Morrow stated that they denied the
charges and claImsd simply to have
acted In q spirit of kindness and pro-
lection.
s. Il. Baynard moved that the matter
be referred to the committee of No. "a
school, but General Ross and Col. Leitch
thought the committee on teachers
should have the matter In its care.
President Baird stated that the rules
prescribed that all complaints should
be referred TO the School committees
and this was finally done.
The committee on new buildings re
ported progress in work on No. 10. The
contract for the boilers WAS given to B
F, Shaw for 81. 300
]. d. Carter reported that the drain
age of the closets at Nos. 3 and was
imperfect and that on Sunday last the
water ran over. flushed the closets and
did considerable damage. No action was
taken.
An invitation TO attend Memorial Day
exercises at No. "A school was accepted
Evening journal., 1896-05-26
Passed Down tha RIrer.

The steamship 81. Louis passed down
the river this morning from Cramps
shipyard where she had been repaired
She will sail from New York on Jcne
Evening journal., 1896-05-26
The weather.

In the Middle states and New England to-
day much warmer and partly clondy 20 fair
weather and fresh 10 brisk southeastery and
scutherly winds Will prevail. preceded by fog
or haze on the coasts and followed by rain In
northern districts and possibly by local rain
on aud near the COASTS. On Wednesday, In
both OF these sections. w,rmer. more sultry
and partly cloudy weather viii plevail, with
fresh 10 high eoutherly and nOuthwasterly
winds. with local rain OF thunder storms; and
on Thursday fair. warm weather, followed by
lower temperature.
Evening journal., 1896-05-26

Moores melodies by st. Paul's cboIi
at the Tom Moore concert Thursday
Evening journal., 1896-05-26

NOIlCE.- IN conformity with the pro-
IN visions OF the act of the General Assem-
bly,, notice is hereby given that an application
VIII be made TO the Honorable lgnatlus y.
Grubb. Judge of the superior Court of the
State of Delaware. residing in New Castle
county, on saturday. the tth day OF Ju, G. A..
ID 1896, at 10 O'Clock a. m. at the County
Court House, in Wilmington. for the incor-
poratlon OF a Literary Association called
the Phoenix Literary Association. the object
or which Incorporation is to associate persons
together for literary purposes &c.
HERBERT II. WARD,
A Tom. q L.... .-.....--- --....--
Evening journal., 1896-05-26

New York Herald Weather Foreoasts.-The
energetic Western and Northwestern storms
converged yesterday Afternoon In the upper
lake region, with centre In northwestern
Ontario, whence the disturbance win move
eastward to the ST. Lawrence valley. A
warm wave" win he felt considerably In this
section to-day and tomorrow and high
southerly Winds win blow on the Middle At
tAntic and New England coasts.
Evening journal., 1896-05-26

once Seventh and king. Phone $40.
II. T Sergeant. dealer In coal and wood
E#-Large pea coal for family use.
Oak or pine word, largo load 81.50.
Evening journal., 1896-05-26

Master Joseph Alfred O'Conuer will
sing "The Wearing of the Green" in the
Opera House, Thursday evening, at the
Tom Moore" concert 10 the costume
worn In Barry SullivAn's Theatre, Dab
Evening journal., 1896-05-26
Grabs and CLANS

Go to the Tom Moore concert at the
Opera House Thursday night
Evening journal., 1896-05-26
NOTICE 10 COUNTY TAxPAYERs.

BY and according to Section 13. Chapter 562
of The Laws Of Delaware. passed at Dover,
April a. 1898, (of the Levy Court of New
Castle count } Notice is hereby given that
II by the first day Of June next ensuing. the
taxes due on any real estate In said cOunty
are not paid. the real estate 50 assessed and
taxed shall be levied on. advertised for sale
and sold by the sheriff for the payment Of the
tax In accordance with provisions of this law
JOHN +. SrAATS, Comptroller.
Evening journal., 1896-05-26
FOR EALr.

DOR SALE.-SEWING MACHINES, SIS TO
~ S25; 10 years guarantee; easy terms, All
kinds sewing machines repaired. Secondhand
machines, SO TO IS. Send postal. 4. NJ. ROCK
LElt, No 100 West Seventh street.
Evening journal., 1896-05-26

The water cannot De turned on TO an
premises except by the foreman OF authorized
employe of the Water Department. only dn
new building,) as 1t may be turned on by the
plumber to test his work, and 20 be turned
of inmediately after the test is made.
Where houses are vacant in the
month Of Decembee OF zach year and ID re-
main vacant for an indefinite time and writ
ten notice is sent 20 the department. iequest-
ing the water 10 be turned of, the Water
Department Will shut of the water at the ex
pense OF the owner.
The said property shall be exempt from
Water Rent during such vacancy, from the
| LIST day or January unit occupied, at witch
| time the OF ner shall pay the Wa,er Rent In
advance for the balance of the year. and tn g
Water Department will turn OF the water
| Plumbers will be allowed TO shut of water
/ from premises for the purpose OF making re-
pairs, when necessary, 10 turn IL on
when the repairs are completed. always
/ leaving the stops and connections in pert CT
condition.
Every person violating this section shall be
liable TO penalty Of i've dollars for each
and every offense.
BY order Of the Bosrd of Water Commits
slonora. J. A. BOHD, Chief Engineer.
Evening journal., 1896-05-26

Grabs and CLANS
Recalved daily, sold in lots to suit buyers
and very low for spot cash. g. w.
SPIcER, No. 106 East Fourth street.
Evening journal., 1896-05-26
Frank Collins ia sick.

Frank Collins Is Sick.
Frank Collins, of lower New Castle
county anc for many years proprietor
o. Collins Beach, is quite sick with an
atfestion of the heart. He is IS years
old and well known In Wilmington.
Evening journal., 1896-05-26
HELP WANTED.

HELP WANTED.
@ ALESMAN WANTED-s1OO to Sl25 per
Omonth and expenses TO introduce our goods
10 the trade. Staple line; position permanent,
pleasant and desirable. Address. with stamp,
King Mfg. Co.. %. 90, Chicago.
w XTANTED-LADIES TO LEARN BAUGH-
w mans Adjustable Tailor system: cut
ting, basting and boning Thoroughly taught;
ladies taught on their own garments. For
further information apply at Singer Manufec-
turing Co., Seventh and French SITS. or Mary
K. 0'Neill. 2l9 West Third ST.. Chester. Pa.
VNTANTED-ACTIVE RELIABLE MEN TO
w travel and solicit orders for fruit and
ormental nursery stock. Permanent employ
ment and good pay. Reference required. Ad-
dress the r. q. CHASE CO., South Penn So.
Philadelphia.
Evening journal., 1896-05-26
NOTTUns.

IN of the last General Assembly extending
the city line ana taking in a portion of the
Highland District Of Christiana hundI ed. the
~ tl Poh.ns p'eeo M 20 40 S p 80 a
Greenhin avenues. The Inspector and Judges
10 hold said election are: William 7. Eakin
Inspector; James Hallman and James Skelly,
Democratic party. THOMAS TOY,
Committeeman
Evening journal., 1896-05-26
THE GRIST OF THE MILL
Not Large in Volume But
Pretty Extensive in Character.
To-DAY's MUNICIPAL COURT

A Man with a Name Ordered to Hustle
for Himself-The Smith Family Akaiu in
Trouble-uorner Louuging Costs james
Dearly-other Matters Before Judge
Ball.
Evening journal., 1896-05-26
May 20. 1sg

NOTICE. - THE FOLLOWING RULE
~ was adopted by the Board of Water Com
mis-ioners to take effect June I, 1906.
tSRCTTON XXVIrI
Evening journal., 1896-05-26
REAL ESTATE.

DOR RENT. LARGE WAREHOUSE IN
n Newport, well suited for GENERAL
STORE and Storage. Fronts the Christisna
river and Water street. Unusually favorable
opportunity for an enterprising man e. estab-
lish q profitable business. WILLIAM JkNl1S
FELL, Falkland, Del.
Evening journal., 1896-05-26

4 HOEGELsBERGER. Md.
l-s 8l6 MARKET STREET,
de THE EYE HIS SPECIAL STUDY
The Uniyersities Of Vienna, Austria, and
" York City, In the Philadelphia Poly
lic and Wills Eye Hospital.
10 EXAMINES EYES FREE and guArAn-
satisfaction.
lIiD GLASSES, $500.
STEEL GLASSES. SO CENTS.
Evening journal., 1896-05-26
BOARD AID RooMs.

EORNIsHED ROOMS. 81 10 s. per week
I s3l Tatnall street,
EURNIs HE'D ROOMS FOR GENTLE
II men only, 604 King street.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1896-04-04
First Pub March 81.
Notice to Creditors.

In the county court of Lancaster county.
Nebraska.
In the matter Of the estate OF Eliza
Spellman, deceased:
To the creditors Of said estate:
You are hereby notified. that l will sit
at the county court room in Lincoln, in
said county. on the LIST day OF July 1886,
and again on the LIST day of October.
1896, to receive and examine oil claims
against said estate, with view to their
adjustment and allowance The time
limited for the presentation Of claims
against said estate in six months from
the LIST day OF April, A. D., 1896. and the
time limited for the payment Of debts
10 one year from the LIST day OF April. A.
D., 1886.
Notice Of this proceeding is ordered
published four weeks successfully in
The Courier, weekly Newspaper pub
lished in this state
Witness my hand and the seal OF said
county court this 10th day of March,
1896 ST. COCHRAN,
County Judge.
April IL