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Evening journal., 1896-12-18
TO SEE A man HANGED.
SHERIFF OVERRUN WITH APPLIcA-
TlONS FOR ADMISSION
TO THE EXECUTION OF YOUNG
EDWARD WRIGHT ON NEW
YEARS CONSTRUCTION
OF THE SCAFFOLD.

EDW AM w NUN YIN MI W
YEARS DAY.-CONsTRUCTION
OF THE sCAFFOLD.
Two weeks from to-day, New Years
Day as it is, this town will he encircled
by gloom because a young man is TO be
put to death in the Jail yard. It is
the time fixed for the execution of Ed
ward Wright, colored, murderer of his
sweetheart, Ida Crummell. 1t will be
the first New Years Day hanging ever
known in Delaware.
Already Sheriff Finn has been over
run with applications for admittance to
the Jail on January 1. AS 1t will be a
private execution, however, the sher-
III Is permitted by a long-established
custom. to admit only thirty citizens
besides himself and sworn officials.
Twelve of these thirty men must be
jurors OF New Castle county to witness
the execution, and the rest will be ply
sicians and personal advisers"
Il is understood that the jury has
already been decided upon as we'll as
the remainder of the thirty citizens,
among whom will be prisoners coun-
/ sci. spiritual advisers and assigned
newspaper men of the Wilmington
dailies Thus the continual dunnine
and applying for admission at the jail
I are useless and only annoy the olfi-
cials.
Next week tho old scoffold upon
which Shakespeare Reeves, Henry M
Reidel and many other criminals be-
I fore them were put TO death, win be i'm
spoctcd Dy its builder Captain lsrae
Riding The old structure is apart I'D
accticns ard may need some new ma
terial this year Among the improve
ments to be applied by Captain Rid
/ ing will be a spring weight attach
ment. which holds back the trap wher
it falls.
Edward Wright, the doomed man
still receives kindly his spiritual ad
| visers-Revs Samuel Ambrose and G
A. Hall. Old Mr.. Ambrose is particu
larry Jealous in administering comfor
to the doomed man. Mr.. Ambrose oc
casiOnally lines" a hymn in the old
fashioned way chanting two lines il
recitative style to familiarize his hear
ers. and then singing the two lines t
the tune set
Other spiritual advisers will prob
ably lie taken into this case next week
The prisoner is still isolated and
allowed to see but one visitor, hi
aunt. from Wilmington. Probably abou
Friday of next week the death watc
will be put ON.
Evening journal., 1896-12-18
IRON ROD THROUGH HIS HAND.
THE CHASTITY WOUND HARD
ENED CHARLES MUNSON' (
HAND, BUT DID NOT BLEED.

Charles Munson, recently elected in
spector of the South district, is em-
ployed at the Delaware Iron Works as
a socket-maker. Yesterday while using
the thin iron rod which Is rammed into
the new sockets, In some manner one
end of the rod caught against a big
hammer and the rod was driven
through Mr.. Munsons left hand and
wrist, coming out at the top.
BY the time he reached the Office
Mr. Munson's hand had become rigid
and discolored. but singularly enough
did not bleed. DR.. Stewart was sum
moned and by his timely arrival viii
doubtless prevent more serious conse
quences. The injured man viii, how
ever. suffer great pain.
Evening journal., 1896-12-18
HIrRr WHILE CnAsrING

While coasting down Third street
hill leading from Broome to Connell
street. last night, 5-year-old Orrie
Wellman was run over by a carriage
and narrowly escaped being kicked by
the horse. He was taken home and his
injuries attended TO.
Evening journal., 1896-12-18
Uncertainties no nERATE.

The members of Diamond Council,
Junior O. u. A. NJ, will
hold a debate next Monday night on
the question: (which Causes the
Greater Destruction--Fire or Water?"
j. c. Mendinhall and Harry Richardson
will argue in favor Of fire, and A. B.
Stayton and. J. A. Smith will talk for
Mater
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EMPLOYEES OF THE P. w. 6
RAILROAD.

The report of the Pennsylvania sec
retary of Internal Affairs shows that
the p. w. and b. Railroad Company
employs 6,592 persons. while the Penn
sylvania railroad system employs ST.
PAP, and IL is estimated that these en-
ployes support $4,000 people
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TO BE INSTALLED.

Cardinal Gibbons has been informed
that Rev DR.. Conaty, the newly
appointed rector of the Catholic Uni
versity, at Washington, will be in
stalled January II. 1897 Bishop Cur
tls viii take part in the ceremonies.
Evening journal., 1896-12-18
A MATERIAL FAILING orr

The increase in the assessment Of the
Third district Of Wilmington hundred,
which is composed of the Sixth, Sew
enth and Ninth wards, shows a falling
off Of one-half when compared with
former years. County Assessor Whann,
who has almost completed his work
says that the increase will not be more
than 100000. Ordinarily it is 81 l,0O0.-
000 in round figures.
Evening journal., 1896-12-18

Hundreds of druggists, liquor deal
ers and grocers find Quinine-WhisSy a
profitable and ready seller d. w.
Lynch & Co., wholesale agents, Will
mington. Del.
Evening journal., 1896-12-18
ACED pEOpTn

Find Quinine-Whisky a splendid slim
ulant tonic, fine safeguard and cure for
colds. ID. w. Lynch & Co., wholesale
agents
Evening journal., 1896-12-18

Never tried it - Why, it's the
finest Tonic and Bracer on earth! Get
a bottle of Quinine-Whisky and see. ID.
w. Lynch & Co., wholesale agents,
Wilmington. Del.
Evening journal., 1896-12-18
POLITICAL NOTES.

The Eighth Ward Republican Club
is preparing to attend the Inauguration
of President-elect Mckinley It will
go in Pullman cars.
Evening journal., 1896-12-18

At Association Hall last evening ad-
vocates of prohibition and equal suf-
frage held a post-election rally. Mrs.
j. r.. Miligan made a speech in favor
of equal suffrage, and Rev S. NJ. Nor
gan, of Mt Salem Nj. r. Church. dis
cussed the liquor traffic. Several vocal
and instrumental selections were rem
dered during the evening.
Evening journal., 1896-12-18

The Bryan and Sewall Club, of Hoe
kessin, has also passed resolutions
strongly endorsing John G. Gray for
United States senator.
Evening journal., 1896-12-18

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY take
Laxative Bromo Qulnine Tablets. Drug
gists refund money " ~ falls ~ cure 2sc
Evening journal., 1896-12-18
MISS LONG TO MARRY.

Miss Clara Long. a charming young
woman, who lived in New Castle sew
eral years, at the home OF her rela-
tive. Rev. c. S. Spencer (the former
rector of Emmanuel Church) will be
welded during the coming month The
bridegroom is to be Robert Tucker, q
young bank president of Baltimore.
Evening journal., 1896-12-18
Assortment collar & Gun Boxes Biggs.
CHARLIE TAsKER IN TROUBLE.

A Philadelphia morning paper to-day
contains the following paragraph;
Charles p. Tasker, of Claymont. Del.
who is accused of being the proprietor
Of the pool room at No. 1912 Filbert
street. where, it is alleged. the sports
have been playing the races. waived
hearing before Magistrate South
yesterday for his appearance at court
Bail was fixed at $500. Tasker was ar
rested on Wednesday afternoon"
Evening journal., 1896-12-18

Lot Of lamps & dishes at COST Stops
Christmas novelties. See them. BIggs
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FARM LAND FOR CITY PURPOSES

Mrs II. b. Burgie. of Chicago. who
owns the William Newlove farm, just
above New Castle. recently sold a
large part of the high portion Of her
farm abutting the Delaware railroad, to
the r.. w. g y. Railroad Company The
latter company has constructed sid
ing 10 the recently-acQuired tract, and
Is cutting away the high sandy loan
for use in street paving in Wilmington
and other cities. it having been found
very valuable for such purposes.
STRUCK a VEIN or QU1CKSAND.
lt IS said that the new mtesian well
at the Wilmington and New Castle
Railway Company car barn has
proved a failure and will have TO be
driven deeper or entirely abandoned. A
vein of quicksand was struck when
only a few feet on the way TO China,
and the supply Of water is being af-
fected more every day.
Evening journal., 1896-12-18
SUBSCRIPTION RATES.
lEN nlnLI In uI.an.n
MAILS CLOSE

MAILS CLOSE.
n. m.-North-hound
"a. m.-South-bOund.
1890 "a. m.-NOrth- bound, Baltimore and
Washington.
40 p. m.-North- bound.
40 u. m.-Soutn-bound.
Gi0 y. m.-North, Baltimore and Wash
ingtOn.
MAILS ARRIVE.
$50 a. m.-From north and south
1l.30 "a. m.-South, Baltimore and Wash
ington.
sos y. m.-From north and south.
110 p. Wilmington, Baltimore ane
Washington
rrw q. ,r. nrormarR ls. lsaa
Evening journal., 1896-12-18

QUININE-WHISKY
ing remedy for all malarial troubles
d. w Lynch & Co.. wholesale agents
Wilmington. Del
Evening journal., 1896-12-18

Bargains at Stoop's Lot Of Dol
Coaches and Sleds bought from parties
closing out
Evening journal., 1896-12-18

New a. &c. "roEMaeR ls, rsao.
The morning times., 1896-04-06
w. c. 7. u. NOTES.

The quarterly meeting OF the District w.
c. T. L. will take place Wednesday. April
s, in Dunbartom NJ. Z. Church, George
town, beginning at $50 n. m. Ladies
will carry a basket luncheon and tea and
coffee will be provided al the church by
the Georgetown union, Mrs. Walter Brown,
president. Efforts arc being made to pre-
pare an exceptionally attractive and in
teresting program and a large attendance
isexpected. The delegated attendance will
be greatly increased by the new rule, which
allows "a delegate for every ten members.
The public is co rdiaIly invited.
Miss Mary willard, niece OF Frances E..
willard, graduates this month from the
PestalIoZzi Froebel Haus, in Berlin. She
has been in he mother's-Mary b. Wizards
American Home School for Girls for the
last ten years. Miss Willard has all the
natural instincts OF true kindergartner.
She was appointed superintendent OF the
kindergarten department OF the National
w. C. T. L. at the last convention. and i'm
mediately after her graduation will return
10 this country and take up the work by
speaking 10 groups OF mothers in parlors,
and as she has always had a special
talent for interesting children, it may be
confidently expected that the help she will
bring 10 mothers will lead to larger en-
foldments of her work. She will make
her home with Mrs. William Woodward
Baldwin in Washington.
Mrs. NJ. L. Wells, Of Virginia, is spea K
ing and organizing for the W. c. T. T.
in the South. In Spartansburg. s. c.,
the pastors OF one of the churches offered
his church for Mrs. Wells meetings. which
was very acceptable for the ladies and
the services were ali held there. At
Bethel. the Sundayschool closed its scs-
sion that superintendent and pupils might
The morning times., 1896-04-06
NEWS FROM ALEXANDRIA
Largely Attended Funeral Of the
Late Policeman Jones.
Results of the Inquest Over the Body
of the Infant Found I'm Sewer
Not Yet Announced.

The Easter services in the Catholic and
Episcopal churches yesterday were largely
attended and the musical programs which
had been arranged were beautifully rem
dered.
An inquest was held by Coroner p Purvis
at O'Clock yesterday evening at De-
maine's undertaking establishment over
Times as having been found in the sc wer
near Smoots' tan yard on Friday The
verdict OF the jury was withheld until to-
day. The police are diligently searching
for the guilty parties.
Rev. Mr. McDoGgal, the new pastor OF
Trinity NJ. T.. Church, preached his first
sermon in that church yesterday morning
at IL O'Clock. Rev. Father McDevitt OF
Washington preached an eloquent sermon
in st. Mary's Catholic Church yesterday
mo orning.
The funeral of the late policeman, George
w Jones, took place yesterday afternoon
al 2.30 O'Clock. The interment was made
in Bethel cemetery. The pali-bearers were
Capt. Al Fair, Messrs. DORSEY Fair, Will
lam L. Grady and Policemen Sherwood,
Belts and TIcer. The floral offerings were
handsome.
Wallace Davis was arrested yesterday
for smuggling whisky To prisoners detained
in the police station.
Lizzie Richardson and BERTHE Wilson,
cOlored, were arrested yesterday for fight
ing. They were released on SO collateral
each.
The morning times., 1896-04-06
STRIKING COLOR CONTRASTS.
kkXyARIETY is the spice OF life" fact
v which is recognized by the world OF
fashion, with,the result that we are

h 1scasnps is the spGr 2 OF the f o1h fact eft
fashion, withsthe result that we are
constantly treated to the new and startling
in the realm OF finery. Outre is word but
seldom heard no wadays, because the general
taste has gone through such renevating
taht what a short time ago would impress
one ia the height OF ugliuess, is now con-
sidercd and very correctly, the acme or
good taste.
Flaring pinks aud vivid scarlets are now
set in in the most ariable way together,
They seem as if made for one another,
while pinkish violet aud brilliant Dutch
blue are the kindest friends. One OF Yirot's
gowns for spring, which will first see the
light of day on Easter Sunday, provided
the sun shines, is a clever combination OF
these two latter cOlors.
The skirt is made up OF plain, smooth
surface cloth, with reversible side or
violet 1t has nine cores, all OF them as
wide as possible at the foot and sharply
pointed al the waist. There Is a lining OF
brocaded violet silk, which shows bril-
liantly when the skirt is lifted.
The bodice is in the form OF aD Etan
Jacket, OF violet silk, brocaded with big
rings OF gold and black. 1t is drawn
smoothly across the back. ending in sharp
points at the front. Under this Is worn
smooth vest of the blue. oyerlaid with rows
Of the narrowest black velvet Ripples OF
the blue flare out over the hips, faced with
broad revers spread over the shoulders,
bordered with an edgiug OF heavy gray lace.
A high stock OF violet velvet setsup about
the throat and is topped by lot of lace
squares falling over it. With this gown is
worn a jaunty little narrow brimncd hat
of dull blue stra W. all full OF fancy figures.
The brim is Faced with blue velvet, and a
big knot of gray tinted lace forms the out
side adOrnme nt
The morning times., 1896-04-06
ODDITIES In HOSIERY.

A n ODDITY in the way Of hosiery is a
n stocking of cobwebby fineness and
oil cotton. 1t is intended for women
who cannot wear silk and do not like Isle.
The texture of these stockings appears so
fragile that one would EN- it small lleconomy
to buy them at S2.75 a pair. 1t is almost
impossible to believe that these transparent,
gauZy hose could toe the least bit durable,
but il is said that they will wear as long
as any stocking woven from choice cotton
The yarn used in their manufacture is sc.
1ected and flawless.
In silk, for evening wear. there are some
lovely new patterns. An entire instep COM
posed of Chantilly lace seems a waste OF
good material. An elaborate design in lace
metlallons is outlined in seed pearls, and
lisle hose with bands OF insertion revealing
the flesh beneath forces the belief that
styles in stockings this season are extreme.
And to keep these gaud y coverings in place
are shown a pretty array or garters with
some quaint and cute buckles. Decorated
elastic comes in new designs just now. Col
lectng garters to match an assortment
of coored hosiery is the swagger young wo'
mans occupation for the moment.
The morning times., 1896-04-06

enjoy the rare treat. Among other things,
Mrs. Wells said: There are thousands
Of boys now in prison who came out
OF Christian families. Forty-fiye per
cent of them have been in Sunda ay-sChools.
Fully 10 per cent have praying mothers.
Then why is this? Because the home
circle had probably allowed the demon OF
drink TO crawl in. The wine at dinner
gave them start perhaps, that they would
never have acquired otherwise. Possibly
il was only the brandy in the mince
pies or wine in the pudding sauce
Miss Jessie ACkerman, round-the- world
missionary. has just issued her book,
The World Through a Woman's Eyes"
She visited every civilized land, was gone
six years. travelling more than two hundred
thousand miles.
The national officers are urging the
stereopiicon lecture as II special ende ayor
for the young women. in which they can
greatly help the work, and, at the same
time. become independent Limelight
views can he secured illustrative OF the
science, history, biography, aud other
phases OF our many sided work.
Miss a Agnes Slack, secretary OF the
Worlds Womans Christian Temperance
| Union. has acknowledgements ut OF the Cam
bridge Womans Liberal Club. Calls are
already coming in, asking for addresses
| by Miss Slack during her visit 10 America
| this coming summer and fall. She VIII
| begin her tour about the first OF August,
! going 10 the Pacific coast. Miss Slack
| is gifted, cultured, and eloquent speaker,
| an out-and-out temperance reformer, and
| takes vivid interest in all social move
! ments. She is unique uestionably one Of
| the abiest women of the age, full OF
strength nd beauty, rich in common sense,
| womanly sympathy and paihos.
| Frances Villa ri says: White ribbon
women have this general principle, which
| is the backbone OF their propa ganda; II
| ii costs you but little TO let liquor alone,
| then do il for the sake OF others: If il
! costs you much. then do il for your own
sake The tendency OF Ia ws is toward
| local option. backed up by woman 8
| ballot. A quarter OF a century from now
the participation OF women in the govern
| mental affairs will be settled question.
| The homes will be protected and saloons
| Will be under tha ;baa.of the law
The morning times., 1896-04-06
DIED.

MAX WELL-Willanl II Maxwell, ,on Sun
day, April 5, at 3:45 O'Clock p. ID. the be-
loved husband OF Sarah E. Maxwell, at
his late residence, No 800 h street south
east.
Notice OF funeral hereafter.
Albany,N Y. papers please copy. 1t
CRAWFORD-Ou April 5, at lO:40 Il.
m, Eugene, son of sarah and the late
Thomas Crawford, in The sixteenth year
OF his age.
Funeral from his parents residence, No.
III pennsylvania avenue northwest, Tues
day morning. April ., at $50 O'Clock,
thence TO st. Aloysius' Church, where
requiem mass will bc said for the repoSe
OF his soul. Friends and relatives respect
fully invited to attend 1t
ROLLINS sunday. April 5. at 2.35
a. M. Vivian Seba stan Rollins. The
Youngest son OF Belt and Henry Rollins.
aged two years and three months.
Funeral will Ike place from bis parents
residence. No 1911 Ninth street north
west. Monday, April s, at 2 O'Clock.
Gone. but not forgotten.
QUIGLEY-On Friday, April 8, 1896,
Annie L., beloved wife OF Charles F.
Qui gley, i'll the twenty-second year of her
Funeral from ST. Peters Church, ut
O'Clock Monday morning. Friends OF
the family invited.
iIos Angeles. Cal. papers please copy)
Item
THOMAS-On Friday. April 3, 1886. at
$40 a. H.. johnson L. Thomas, in the
seycnty-fourth year OF his age.
Funeral from his late residence, 3o2 In
diana avenue on Tuesday. April 4. at 8
d. m. Relatives ANA friends invited to at
Baltimore papers please copy. 1t
The morning times., 1896-04-06
TROUBLESOME TRESSES.

XyERY often the hair falls and tonics
v prove OF little avail. In this case it
is well 10 massage the scalp. Not in
frequently the scalp becomes tight on the
head. This prevents circulation, the fol-
licles Of the hair become anaemic and as
a result the hair falls. The only remedy
is TO give the head 4 course or massage,
which is easily and simply done. Place a
hand on each side OF the upper part OF the
face, with the thumbs pressed On the head
behind the ears and tie little finger just
above where the eyebrows begin; then
spread out the other fingers over the head,
and for ten minutes gently work the scalp
backwards and forwards. Finally. with
the thumb and forefinger pinch the scalp
all over, continuing until the head fe-
gins 10 tingie; this Ioosens the scalp from
The bone and starts the ciruclation. Keep
up this treatment night and morning until
the hair ceases to fall.
The morning times., 1896-04-06
Oociety " ~
~ SPREADS
ITS WINGS
- AGAIN
Lenten Days Are Gone and the
Whirl Will Begin

Easter dawnei bright and clear and the
weather proving propitious, the parade
on the avenues was brilliant, and crowds
thronged the waysand loitered in the parks.
Everywhere the enterprisiug crocus
could push its way the squares were dotted
with gold and purple aud white and nature
Wed with the Elorles OF foreign and
domestic millinery.
The millinery had il, however, for not
even Washington has ever seen more
gorgeous costume show than Connecticut
avenue reveled iu yesterday. 1t was all
wonderful aud some fearful. Truly the
startling departures in adJu sting stiff
feathers and fierce satin bows, the mar
Yelous originality displayed in ARA nging
flowers or every hue in iuXtaposition 10
wind mills of lace struck the Oldest inhabi
tants as in the line OF progress. One looked
in vain for the simply attired new woman
that is the fin de steele ideal. She wasn't
there.
The morning times., 1896-04-06
SIBERIAN BABIES.

A $ DESCRIBED by recent traveller.
~ Russian babies. as seen in the homes
or the Russian peasants in Siberia l.,
are very unattractive specimens OF human
ity. Il looked curiously at ene little
bundle" says the traveller, which was
laid upon shelf. Another hung from
the wall on a peg, while Il third was slung
over one OF the supporting ratters. and was
being swung to and fro by the mother. who
had a cord loop over her foot. Why! j
cried. in surprise, that's Childn of
course it is replied the woman, what else
should it be-? Having learned so much
in so short a time, ! had an irresistible
desire to inspect the contents of the swinging
bundle. ] looked. but turned away in
disgust. for the child was as dirty as q
pig in pen. j could not refrain from
asking one question. IT may have been
impertiuent. 'Washedi' shrieked the
mother, apparently horrified. washed
What? Wash a baby! Why, you'd kill
itt ~
The morning times., 1896-04-06
MORNING STAR LODGE REVIVED
Interesting Good Templar Event Held
Saturday Night.

Saturday light.
The most important event for some time
past In the Good TempIar organization
of this jurisdiction occurred Saturday night
at the Anti-saloon League Hall, No. 623
Louisiana avenue.
1t was the reorganization of Morning
Star Lodge, No. 3, ]. o. G. T., one OF the
oldest lodges in the District. The affair
was in charge of the grand lodge headed
by Grand Chief Ternplar Shoemaker. Past
Grand Chief Templar Garfield, Grand
Treasurer John c. Daley. and others. Per-
severance Lodge, No. 9, with Chief TempIar
n. E. Vowels at its head, attended the
reorganization in a body.
After the initiation OF large number
OF new members, including professional
and business men. the new Officers OF
Morning Star Lodge were elected.
0ssie Klinger. through whose efforts
the reorganization was effected. was
unanimously chosen worthy chief templar.
The other Officers elected without Oppu-
sition were: a. T. Maupin. p c. T =:
Mrs. DR.. NJ. F. Beebe. v T.: ]. Walter
Mitchell, recording secretary; Mrs. Wiley,
assistant recogding secretary; Miss Berdie
Ferguson, financial secretary. l.. Fl Pat
terSon, who has been member OF the lodge
thirty years. treasurer; {. s. Newcomer,
marshal; Mrs. A. e. Khnger, assistant.
John ID. Hoover. lodge deputy and repre-
sentative to the grand lodge. Rev. K. j.
Irwin chaplain: Miss Lucy Rodgers. guard.
Alfred n. Riley. sentinel.
For the present Morning Star Lodge
viii meet on Saturday evenings, at ANTI
saloon League Hall. The membership
in musi cal. theatrical, orator. cal, and
literary circles. A la rye number Of
additional members VIII be initiated next
Saturday night
The morning times., 1896-04-06
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EARLY FLONERED NUSLINS.

q PRING and summer wash fabrics have
- come to town. and like the first JON
quils and hyaCinths that push their
sweet heads up suddenly to say good-by TO
winter. they are nod1ling gayly from all the
big shop windows. Compared 10 the heavy
offerings. indeed, that parade by in the
bitter day these dainty textiles are gen.
uine buds of promise to the woman who
knows her summer frocks to be the most be-
coming of all; so one is not surprised to find
fair fenlinines rushing like sheep to crop
the first blossoms of the cotton and linen
harvest.
1t is the early bird every time that catches
the worm aud this holds good with musiins
and urgandies as well as other things.
They are more expensive just now, oi
course, than they will be later, but among
all the standard designs that are likely
to run straight through the summer, there
are bound as always, to be few rare and
novel ones which late buyers. will never
see.