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Evening journal., 1896-12-22
RAILROAD MAN PROMOTED.
j. VAN SMITH TO BE sUPERIN-
TENDENT OF THE B. & O.'s NEW
YORK DIVISION.

TENDENT OF THE b. & O.'s NEW
YORK DIVISION.
j. Van Smith. formerly superntend-
ent of the Philadelphia division Of the
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, and we'll
known In Wilmington. has been APP
pointed general superintendent Of the
New York division of the road. He will
take charge of his new Office on Jan
uary l.
lie is Baltimorean, and a son Of
William Prescott Smith. who was sup
erintendent of transportation Of the
Baltimore and Ohio railroad during the
war. His son entered the railway SER
vice in 1871 as freight clerk with the
Northern Central railway.
Two years later he entered the en-
ploy Cf the Baltimore and Ohio as a
clerk in the car record office Since
that time he has steadily advanced in
the cOmpanys service. In 1882 he be-
came general passenger agent
Five years later ne was made assist
ant superintendent and general agent
at Baltimore. Shortly after Mr.. Smith
was appointed superintendent OF the
Philadelphia division
In 1894 he was made superintendent
cf the Trans-OhiO division, which po-
sition he vacates to take HI new Of
fee
The New York division Of the road
includes the terminals on Staten Island
and the Arthur Kill bridge
Evening journal., 1896-12-22
THE ARMY INCREASED .
Several Visitors Signed as
Boarders This Morning.
OTHER MUNICIPAL COURT GASES
THE CASE OF FRANK J. KING,
WHO WAS ACCUSED OF FOR
gerry, WAS DIsMIssED-ABusED
A DEAF GIRL.

gerry, WAS DIsAIISSED-ABUsED
A DEAF GIRL.
When the session OF the Municipal
Court began this morning an individual
by the name Of James Dougherty was
arraigned before Judge Ball on the
charge Of drunkenness. AS his name
was called,James stepped in a sprightly
manner to the prisoners railing. James
told the judge that he was drunk, was
born on Sunday, and didn't expect to
work. He was fined SO and costs.
Evan G. Miller, known to the police
as Stones in Me Shoes" got so drunk
yesterday that Captain Kane gave him
a berth for the night In the red parlor.
In Municipal Court this morning he
signed for SO and costs.
Herman Artists displayed his ability
as an artist by getting drunk and
decorating the street with his coat
He will exhibit his art at New Castle
jail
Frank J. King. charged with issuing
false bonds to one w. W. De Haven, of
West Chester. was dismissed there be-
ing no evidence to show that he in
tended to defraud.
George w. Thomas, colored. living at
No. 1904 West Eighth street. was
charged by Agent Stout, Of the S. =. G.
c., with assault and battery on his
niece, Nettie Stuart. The girl is very
deaf, and Sunday Thomas called her
to come down stairs She did not hear
and he called again. She came this
time. and upon reaching the bottom Of
the stairs Thomas struck her with a
broom stick, pulled her hair and
BACKED her eyes She swore out a
warrant for his arrest. and I'm Muni-
cipal Court this morning he asked for
a continuance until Wednesday night
The girl Is only IA years of age. She
shows the effect of cruel treatment
Evening journal., 1896-12-22
LIoroR LEAGuE MEErING-

The State Liquor League met i'm
executive session in this city this af-
ternoon. with about thirty members
present President George A. Milling
ton, Of the Capitol Hotel, of Dover
called the meeting TO order No in
formation was given out as to the pur-
pose of the meeting, but It is supposed
that the league met for the purpose Of
formulating ways and means TO defeat
the bill which the members of the re-
cent temperance convention held at
Dover propose to present to the next
Legislature
Evening journal., 1896-12-22
FOOTBALL ON cHRIsTMAs.

This is the lineup of the Adonis and
Park A. c. football elevens, which are
TO play on Christmas morning:
p. A. Cochran, left end; Little,
left tackle; Chambers, left guard !;
Lee, centre; Kettlewood, right guard !;
Hance, right tackle; Garrett, right end I;
Baldwin, quarterback Mcdaniel.
right half-back; Barnard, left half
back Fahey. full-back.
Adonis-B Burleigh. left end: wilkins,
left tackle; McGonigal, left guard;
Smith, centre Ferguson, right guard,
Grathouse, right tackle; Taylor right
end Beagen. quarterback; Tibhett.
right half-back; Bradbury. left half
back lie Vette, full-back
Evening journal., 1896-12-22
A GREAT BICYCLE SALE

At the auction rooms of L. w. Std
ham & Sons, No III East Fourth
street, tomorrow morning, there will
be the greatest sale of high grade BIZ
cycles ever offered in this city. 1t is
useless to tell the public what the
Rambler bicycle is, for every one
knows that for speed, easy running
qualities and durability it is without an
equal. The adjustable hand bars and
pnf umatic tires is another of its strong
features. This lot of bicycles will alb
solutely be sold to the highest bidder.
and therefore this is an opportunity to
get n good wheel at your own price.
Evening journal., 1896-12-22
ISHHAEL JEFFERIS STOCK FOUND.
LOCATED IN THE FENCE" FOUND
BY CHIEF CROCKETT, OF BALTI-
MORE COUNTY.


Though detectives and policemen in
every city and town in this section are
busy endeavoring to trace recent rob-
berries 20 the gang of thieves whose
fence was recently unearthed at
Canton by Chief of Police Crockett. of
Baltimore county. they have not vet
reached the end Of the thieves plum
dering.
The value of the goods found in the
home Of the two men who were ar
rested by Chief Crockett is now ex-
pected to reach over $4,000. and there
is little doubt in the minds Of the de-
tectives that there was a regularly or
ganized gang of thieves operating all
over Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey
and Pennsylvania, which made the
house stOre-house for their plunder.
Among the booty found in the place
were goods stolen from the p. w. &
B. railroad station at Thurlow. There
was also found the stock of clothing
stolen several months ago from the
store of Ishmael Jefferis, at West
Grove. Pa. About 81 500 worth Of the
finest clothing was taken, and no clue
was found TO the thieves
A quantity of the goods found there
are believed to have been stolen from
the general store at Malaga. near
Woodbury.. N. j.. and Prosecutor Starr.
of that place, is making an effort to
identify them.
Detective Jones. Of the p. w. & b.
railroad, has identified some of the
stolen property as that taken from the
station at Thurlow.
Evening journal., 1896-12-22
DELTA CHApTERis OFFIcERs

Delta Chapter. Royal Arch Masons.
held It's annual meeting in the Masonic
Temple last night and elected these Of
fcers High priest, John l.. Hall; king,
Charles II. Blaine; scribe. Thomas J.
Jacobs; secretary, Frank l.. Howard;
treasurer. A. G. Robinson. After the
business meeting Of the chapter a din
ner was served and a very enjoyable
musical and literary program was
given.
Evening journal., 1896-12-22

At a conference of Kent county
Democrats held last night at Dover for
the purpose of talking over the United
States senatorship. J.. Irving Handy
was present and advocated the election
of John G.. Gray. This the Kent men
refused to listen to. and the conference
ing been reached A close friend of
ex-Chancellor James l.. Wolcott says
that he will make no fight for the place
personally, but that his friends propose
to make the fight for him.
Evening journal., 1896-12-22
BAYARD ON THE CUBAN QUESTION.
THE AMBASSADOR THINKS THAT
THE ISSUE WILL BE AMICABLY
SETTLED.

SETTLED
LONDON, Dec 22.-United States
Ambassador Bayard was asked by a
representative of the United Associated
Presses yesterday If he sustained the
views expressed by Secretary of State
Olney in his statement concerning
Cuba.
Mr. Bayard replied that he did not
wish to express any opinion in an Off
cial capacity, but he would say that
MIR. Olney had only quoted from the
Constitution of the United States.
which gives TO the executive sole power
as ex-oiiicio commander-in-chi OF
the army and navy and maker of all
Federal appointments
Mr.. Bayard was asked what he
thought of the reports recei ed from
Madrid that the Spanish Wsr Office
was preparing a pamphlet for li5tribu-
ton among the officers Of this army
and navy containing information as to
the strength and general condition of
the coast dofences of the United States.
to which question the ambassador re-
piled that he was not sufficiently ac-
qualntcd with military and naval mat
ters to venture an opinion: nor did he
desire to contemplate the possibility
of war between the United States and
Spain. The United States. he added
had great natural protection in the
shoals along her coasts and the condi-
tion and conformation of the entrances
to her largest ports. He did not be-
lieve that there would be war. but
thought that the matters at issue
would be settled amicably.
Evening journal., 1896-12-22
RETTEW I'D HIs OFFICE-

On January Horace G.. Rettew will
give bond in the sum Of $4,000 and
assume the duties Of the office of re-
ceiver Of taxes and county treasurer
II is said that he will not appoint his
deputies until next July, as he will
have practically nothing to do before
that time. II. Fl. Billany will probably
be his chief deputy.
Evening journal., 1896-12-22
ANNOnNCEAIENr

The vest-pocket memorandum books
just issued by the Chicago, Milwaukee
and St. Paul Railway Company are en-
gineer ruled and contain a calendar for
1897. Send a 2-cent stamp, with your
address, to John r. Pott, district pas
senger agent, Williamsport Pa, for
one of them.
Evening journal., 1896-12-22
WATSON Jury sTIMMONFD

Deputy Coroner Chandler summoned
a jury yesterday in the case of John
Watson who was found dead in a
house on the causeway, and after
viewing the remains adjourned to meet
to-day. The funeral took place yester-
day afternoon at O'Clock. Interment
was made at Riverview.
Evening journal., 1896-12-22
STRATcHTENING A TRACK

One Of the most crooked stretches of
track on the Baltimore and Ohio rail-
road is between Tabb's station and
Myers Hole. a few miles west of Har-
per's Ferry. Recently the company has
appropriated $4,000 to straighten the
track at this point. The present grade
Is per cent. and the maximum curya-
ture degrees. with a number of re-
versions. A new line has been run with
a grade Of 10 feet per mile and maxi
mum curvature of degrees. with long
tangments. The contractors have al
ready begun the work. but it will take
Evening journal., 1896-12-22
ENDOEING FREE BEDS.
MUNIFICENCE or MARY S. BOYD
HAS PROVIDED FOR THREE.

At the meeting of the board Of trus-
tees of the Delaware Hospital yester-
day afternoon il was decided to estab-
lish a training school for nurses.
The sum of $4,000 was received from
the estate of Mary S. Boyd for the en-
dowment of a bed in memory of her
father, Thomas Boyd I'm all $4,000
will be received from her estate II is
proposed to endow beds in memory of
her and her brother, William Reso-
utions regarding her charity were
adopted
The endowment funds have grown
from S1.700 last year to $4,000.
Er. Briggs was elected to the dispen-
sary staff to succeed Dr. Walker, who
will leave town
Evening journal., 1896-12-22
ALUMNAE OFFIcERs-

These are the officers Of the Will
mingtOn High School Alumnae Associ-
alton for the ensuing year Miss Han
nah Bradley. vice-president; Miss
Lena Yates. recording secretary; and
Miss Matilda Kern. treasurer Miss
Elizabeth Palmer declined reelection
as president, consequently that office
is vacant.
Evening journal., 1896-12-22
The withered Hand.
FUNERAL or DIR. PIERpONT

FUNERAL OF DR. PIERpONT.
SALEM Dec. 21.-The funeral Of
DR.. George c Pierpont, a well-known
surgeon dentist, of this city. whose
death occurred from typhoid pneu-
monia. on Tuesday, took place Saturday
and was largely attended Services
over the remains were held at the late
residence of the deceased, and inter
ment was made in East View Cemetery.
Evening journal., 1896-12-22
HELP wASrEO

AAA WANTED men and women. young
and old, to work for us in their own
homes in spare time day or evening. We
pay $40 to Sl5 per week. No canvassing.
ANY child can do the work. Send address
to-day We send work at once. The Vail
Art Co, Dept, Vail. Pa.
Men and women out of employment and
willing to work can learn of a permanent
situation at good wages, by writing at
once to =. V. H., Box 2S3, Augusta, Me.
Evening journal., 1896-12-22
wAHsED

WANTED Students to learn Bookkeep-
ing, Shorthand, Typewriting, Banking
Arithmetic, Writing, Spelling, Quick Fig
uring, etc, at Goldey College, Sth and
Market SITS. Day and Evening Sessions.
Graduates aided to positions. Easy MONTH
ly or weekly payments, when desired. Cir
culars free. Call or write.
Evening journal., 1896-12-22
WHO OWNs THEM?

a trunk and two packages were
found in the alleyway of the house No.
100 East Sixth street, this morning by
Officer Lucas They await an owner
at the police station.
Evening journal., 1896-12-22
WOULD YOu CHANGE

Your grocer If the inducements offered
were sufficient? For instance. low prices
on goods which our Cash Purchases and
Cash Sales, combined with small eX-
us to give you. Also. superior goods and
prompt delivery to your home.
Granulated Sugar, 4l2c. lb.
New Cleaned Currants, SC. 10.
HUTCHINSON'S CASH STORE.
n. r. Cor. Sixth and King SITS.
Evening journal., 1896-12-22
WANT THE PASTOR TO RETURN.

At the third quarterly meeting Of
CooKman NJ. E. Church last night the
board of trustees Of the church unani-
mously requested Presiding Elder Bar
rett TO use his influence to secure the
return of the pastor, Rev John
France, for another year
Evening journal., 1896-12-22

DO not fail to attend the great sale
of Rambler bicycles at L. w. Stidham
& Sons, No. III East Fourth street, to-
morrow at 10 o'clock a. m. This will be
the one chance to get a frst-class
wheel at your own price.
Evening journal., 1896-12-22

We have taken great pains to pro-
vide desirable selections for all kinds
of people and have been equally careful
to make the prices right. Millard F.
Davis. 9 East Second street
Evening journal., 1896-12-22

There is a charm and fascination
about our diamonds that will win the
heart and admiration of any woman.
Millard +. Davis, jeweler, East Sec
ond street.
Evening journal., 1896-12-22

We want your holiday trade. To
secure it we have bought the finest line
of Xmas attractions that money and
experience can secure. Millard f. Da-
Wis, East Second street.
Evening journal., 1896-12-22
lPREACHERs FOR TEMPERANCE

At the weekly meeting of the Will
mington NJ. f. Preachers Association
held yesterday, a committee consist
ing Of Revs V. S. Collins, Ezra Tinker
and S. NJ Morgan was appointed tc
draft and present to the Constitutional
Convention a memorial in favor OF
prohibition and local option.
Evening journal., 1896-12-22
TOO MANY CHRISTMAS TREES.

1t is more than likely that Whining
tons supply of Christmas trees will this
year prove larger than the demand
Prices are dropping slightly already.
The dealers, however, expect to sell a
great portion of their stock on Thurs
day.
Evening journal., 1896-12-22

Our store is always popular at this
season, because we have a well-selected
stock of watches and jewelry. and
study to please our customers. Millard
r. Davis. ieweler. . East Second street.
Evening journal., 1896-12-22
CHRIsrMAs TREEs-

For Sale--A fine lot of Maine Balm
Christmas Trees, at retail Fourth
street between Orange and Tatnall
streets.
Evening journal., 1896-12-22

Rev. Loring w. Batten, of the Phila-
delphia Divinity School. who was
called to the rectorship OF Christ p. T..
Church, in Christiana hundred, has
declined the call.
Evening journal., 1896-12-22
BIG PLUMBING CONTRACT.

Isaac McClain and John Savers. of
Wilmington, who have been employed
on the plumbing contract at Mother
GATHERINGS Home, at Rock Castle, Va,
will return there after the holidays
The contractors are J. r. Traynor &
Co., of Wilmington, and the work will
not be completed for nearly a year
Evening journal., 1896-12-22
rHAT cAKn

mas cakes at c. Weyls, No East
Second street.
Evening journal., 1896-12-22

Beautiful souvenirs TO purchasers.
Grand Union Tea Company, No. 600
King street December 10 TO 25.
Evening journal., 1896-12-22
RTrVrTTTc

FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE-Five BIZ
cycles, as follows: One little girls wheel
cost S4Oi one woman's Rambler, cost SS5;
one man Gladiator cost $50; one Wav-
sriy, cost 80; one Stearns, cost 500. All
1870 wheels: Wnat have you to offer for
Journal Office.
Evening journal., 1896-12-22

For ladies desks, music cabinets
combination cases, backing boxes,
onyx tables, go to Adair & Co.'S. No
207 Market street.
Evening journal., 1896-12-22
EOR RENT-
FoR SALE

FOR SALE.-21 lathes. % counter
shafts lot of hangers and betting. cir
cular saws and tables, 1 vice, 1 grindstone
circular saws; this is the machinery Of
the American Corn Cob Pipe Company
and viii be sold cheap as it has to be
moved. OWEN J. HESSlON, No. Si7 Lam
gHsfpr nvonra
Evening journal., 1896-12-22

OFFICE. SEVENTH AND KING.
H. 4. Sergeant, dealer in coal and
wood. Large pea coal for family use.
Hickory wood fOropen CRATES. Phone $40.
Evening journal., 1896-12-22

DANCING CONTEST TONIGHT.
Chester dancers will meet Whining
ton again tonight at No. lO3 West
Third street
Evening journal., 1896-12-22
EARNwELL MAY PROVE A LOS

The latest information from the
Earn Line steamer Earnwell. reported
ashore in the harbor of Nombre di Dios
u. S. c., is that during a storm on the
coast she was driven ashore on Thurs
day last and it is feared that she will
be a total loss. She had loaded 1,400
tons of manganese for Baltimore.
Evening journal., 1896-12-22

Get your little ones a doll carriage, ex-
press wagon, rocker, or high chair at
Adair q Co.'s, No POI Market street.
Evening journal., 1896-12-22

FOX HUNT CHRISTMAS MORNING.
Fox will be let loose at 10 o'clock
sharp at the Practical Farmer, J. V.
Adams.
Evening journal., 1896-12-22


THESE ARE SUITABLE FOR
Christmas gifts. and can be had
mere at lowest prices
FOR MEN AND BOYS:
OVercoats.
Refers.
Trousers.
Underwear.
Shirts
Neckwear.
Suspenders
Hosiery.
Handkerchiefs.
Collars and Cuffs.
Sweaters.
Knit Jackets.
Mackintoshes
Rubber Coats.
If the article you buy here
doesn't suit. we will exchange Il
or return the money-even after
Christmas.
Store open this evening until 10
O'Clock.
Strictly one price and If dissat-
isted with your purchase we viii
return your money.
NEW YORK
CLOTHING HOUSE.
S1s MARKET STREET.
MAX. EPHRAIM. Prop.
Evening journal., 1896-12-22

Dr. tritts, 6141a Market ST.. surgical
specialist Draws out cancers in 8 days.
Evening journal., 1896-12-22

Xmas robes. SO to $l5; also alligator
bags, pocket-books, wallets No. 4
East Fourth street, Dure & Townsend.
Evening journal., 1896-12-22
NOTICES


GAME of shuffle-board between tho
champions of Wilmington for loo nointS
at Sorrel Horse Hotel, l0i West Isronf
street on Tuesday evening December 81
1896. p A. FAGAN--
NOTICE is hereby given that the nm
dersigned will apply to the Legislature
at its next session, for a divorce from
her husband, William J. TIL.
MABEL O. TILL.
Wilmington, Del, Dec L. 1896.
ELECTION.
Central National Bank,
Wilmington Del, Dec. H., 1896
The annual election for directors of this
bank will be held at the bankng-house
on Tuesday, January u. 1897, between the
hours Of II o'clock m and o'clock p. m
II. p. RUMFORD. Cashier.
NOTICE is hereby given that at the
next session Of the General Assembly
intend to prefer a petition for an abso-
lutte divorce from my husband. James
Montesi MARY e. MONTESL
Wilmington, Del, December 4, 1896
NOTICE is hereby given that the un
dersigned will apply to the Legislature
at its next session for a divorce from he
husband, Charles w. Dellop.
ELLA DELLOP.
Wilmington, Dec. 5. 1896.
NOT OE.-The street railway company
will start the laying of tracks on Third
street bridge on FIR day m rning The bridge
VIII be turned of anu kept OF ltil the
work Is completed.
JOHN J. AIEALVY,
Levy Court COmmi sioner.
Evening journal., 1896-12-22
UNION suNRIsE MEETING.

Norris & Co., electricians and electro
platers, No. IL East Eighth street.
Evening journal., 1896-12-22
DECLINED A GAIL.

Try 1oc. bottle of BRAZILIAN Balm.
Evening journal., 1896-12-22
LOCAL NEWS NOTES.

The Withered Hand.
Evening journal., 1896-12-22
HEADQUARTERS FOR HOLIDAY
GOODS

HEADQUARTERS FOR HOLIDAY
GOODS.
Elegant and useful Christmas gifts
Umbrellas, Silk Mufners. Handker-
chiefs, Kid Gloves, Neckwear. Sus
penders, Sweaters, Plush Cans and
Furs at the lowest prices in the city. at
Ross, No. 210 Market street. Largest
stocks! Best assortments! Agent for
Domestic Sewing Machine
WILL BE AWARDED A CONTRACT
The National Dredging Company. of
Wilmington. will be awarded the con
tract for additional work at the har-
Dor at Mobile, Ala, its bid of SEQ .OOO
having been the lowest
UNION SUNRISE MEETING.
The Wilmington Christian Endeavor
Societies will hold a union sunrise
meeting on Christmas morning. at Gas
O'Clock, at West Presbyterian Church.
Morris & Co., electricians and electro
platers, No. IL East Eighth street.
FOX HUNT CHRISTMAS MORNING.
Fox will be let loose at 10 o'clock
Evening journal., 1896-12-22
ALWAYS
SOMETHING
NEW
MILLARD F. DAVIS, Jeweler.

LADIES' coats altered and repaired AZ
Kings, No 615 Orange street.
St. Paul daily globe., 1896-03-24
DARLINGTON WILL CONSIDER NO
RETURN TO HIS OLD ALLIE
GLANCE.
HIS MIND is MADE UP.
HE KNEW WHAT HE WAS DOING
WHEN HE STARTED THE RE-
VOLT.
But Nothing That She Can Say VIII
Tend to Shake His Determine
alton.

NEW YORK. March 2S-Ballington
and Mrs. Booth today issued a state
ment through Lieut. Col Glen, to the
effect that they will under no circum-
stances again take command of the
Salvation Army in the United States.
The statement was prompted by a re-
port from London that efforts are be-
ing made to induce Mr.. and Mrs. Booth
to accept the old command. The state
ment is as follows:
Commander and Mrs. Booth will not for a
moment consider any proposition whatsoever
made to them from the international head
quarters of the Salvation Army. While Com
mander Booth will not refuse to see his sister
as sister, both he and Mrs. Booth pos
itively and finally determined to enter into no
discussion and to listen to no proposition con-
cerning the reconsideration of their position.
Their step was taken definitely and prayerful-
ly when they publicly, at the Cooper Union
meeting two weeks ago, committed themselves
to the starting of new movement, and no
advances whatsoever will lead either of them
or the officers who are at their side to depart
from the declarations they have made. Inter-
national headquarters is perfectly well aware
of the reasons which underlie the whole ques-
ton, and made it impossible for Commander
and Mrs. Booth to continue under their Or
ders.
The leaders of the new movement
claim that the London officers are
pay III d LilCh. Hat tIley ldlh IGC-
onciliation in order to prevent many
American officers from leaving the
Salvation Army to join in the new
movement. At the Fourteenth street
headquarters Col. Eadie, who received
recall from London on Sunday, said
tonight that his orders were not the
result of anything he may have done
in the pursuit of his duties as an Of
ficer in the Salvation Army. Col Eadie
said that there seemed to be a senti-
ment prevailing for which there was
no reasonable excuse, that he had
been disturbing element in the army
here, He did not say why he had been
recalled. He stated, however, that he
should be here to attend the grand re-
ception in Carnegie hall to the Booth
fuckers. This meeting has been post
poned for a week, until April 7,
cable having been received which says
that Commissioner Booth-Tucker dis
embarked from the steamer to the
tender and returned to Southampton
with his youngest son. who was TAX
en- ill on board the steamer Mrs
Booth-Tucker, however is aboard the
steamer Word was received at the
Bible house headquarters today that
Capt. Booth and wife. together with
the corps at Long Branch, N. j., had
joined the volunteers.