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Evening journal., 1897-12-28
BIG CHRISTMAS SHOWING.


BANK DEPOSITS ARE AWAY
AHEAD OF THOSE OF PREVIOUS
YEARS.
The local banks report larger pay
ments this year than for any Christ
mas in the history Of Wilmington. The
Farmers Bank, It is understood, is
$4,000 ahead; the National Bank Of
Delaware, $4,000; Union National
Bank, over $4,000. and the other banks
show a corresponding increase in de-
pOslts.
One merchant reports 1000 81 sales
within the past five days Another
merchant found that, by guaranteeing
to take back all goods not giving satls-
faction, there had been very few arti-
cles returned. and that his business had
boen so well advertised by so doing
that his sales were 80 per cent better
this year than in the past He declares
that he does not dread any action
which may be taken by the railroads
In the matter OF lower rates between
here and Philadelphia.
Evening journal., 1897-12-28
oRAToRIo OF MESSIAH" GIVEN.

The oratorio Of "The Messiah was
given last evening by a chorus of sew
enty voices in Delaware Avenue Bap-
tist Church. It was under the auspices
Of the New-Century Club. T. Leslie
Carpenter directed the chorus and
Henry Gordon Thunder was organist
The following soloists were heard to
advantage Mrs. William +. Smalley,
soprano; Miss Emma Lore, contraltO;
J. Newman Davis, tenor; and Leonard
e. Wales, Jr., bass. The auditorium of
the church was well filled.
Evening journal., 1897-12-28
WITH TIE WHEELMEN.

Chief Consul Budd, of the Delaware
Division, l.. A. W., has appoitned A. o.
II. Grier and Theodore A. Leisen on
the committee on public Improvements.
A meeting Of the executive board Of
the Delaware Division. L. A. W., will be
held this evening at the Office Of Will
lard Hall Porter when plans for good
roads and legislation favorable to
wheelmen will be discussed.
On Wednesday evening. January 26,
the Wilmington Bicycle Club will have
a debate.
Evening journal., 1897-12-28
REv. w. w. TAYLORs FUNERAL.

The funeral Of Rev. William w. Tay-
lor took place this afternoon at 2
O'Clock. Services were held first at the
home of his brother, E. T. Taylor, No.
9O3 Tatnall street The body was then
taken to Hanover Presbyterian Church,
where public services were held at 2
o'clock. Rev. T. A. McCurdy last night
received from President and Mrs. Nc
Kinley floral tribute to be placed on
the dead minister's casket- Mr.. Taylor
officiated at the marriage of the par
ents of Mrs. Mckinley.
Evening journal., 1897-12-28
BoGGs AND HIS RETURN.

Dover, Dec. 28.--Mrs. William N.
Boges, wife Of the defaulting teller Of
the First National Bank, is quietly
spending the holidays with her
mother, Mrs c. B. Hope. Mrs Boggs
stay here is indefinite, as she has not
yet decided when to return. Mrs.
Boggs' friends say that she has stated
that she does not expect to see her hus-
and for two years, when he Will return
to this state and satisfy all demands
against him
Evening journal., 1897-12-28
nuRIED In pHIIIAnELPHIA.

J. II. Murphy, of Holly Oak, who was
found unconscious near the tracks of
the p, w. & b. railroad Friday after
noon, and who died Saturday morn
ing, viii be buried to-day. The funeral
party left here on a special car attach
cd to the 11.25 train this morning. In
terment will be made In st. Peters
Cemetery, Philadelphia.
Evening journal., 1897-12-28
Y. M. ID. q. NOMINATIONS.

Democratic Club Will nominate officers
for election on the evening OF the We'd
nesday following. There Is no fight for
the several honors in the gift Of the
club and but little interest Is being
manifested In the election. II is likely
that most OF the old officers Will be
re-elected.
Evening journal., 1897-12-28
A MAMMOTH GAME PIE.

Several new members were initiated
into the Mask and Wig Club of the
Young Mems Republican Club last
evening. The annual dinne1 of the
Mask and Wig Club will be held on
Monday evening. The covers win be
laid in feudal style. and the bill Of fare
will include an enormous game pie,
which will require six men to carry to
the banquet table.
Evening journal., 1897-12-28
YIEMs Ar rHE AIMsHousE.

last evening Superintendent Hanc-
ker of the Delaware State Hospital at
Farnhurst, took his electric stereopticon
over to the almshouse and gave the in
mates OF that institution an interesting
exhibition, which was greatly appreci-
ated by them. as they have SO little
chance for diversion.
Evening journal., 1897-12-28
THE sENsITTvE TELEPHONE

It is understood that the Delmarvia
Telephone Companys system will not
be in perfect working operation before
the first Of the year. One OF the sub
scribers told an Evening journal re-
porter this morning that through his
instrument he could hear the tick of a
clock twelve feet from a telephone in
an office a mile and a quarter away.
Evening journal., 1897-12-28
COULD NOT GUST HER
Miss Medara Was Bitterly Op-
posed, But She Won.
VACANCY IN THE BOARD FILLED
SHE WAS MADE PRINCIPAL OF
FUBLIC SCHOOL NO 70. AND "A
MAJORITY OF THE BOARD OF
EDUCATION DECIDE THAT HER
APPOINTMENT WAS REGULAR.

APPOINTMENT WAS REGULAR.
The appointment of Miss Amanda l..
Medara as principal of public school
No IL was confirmed by the Board of
Education at its meeting last might.
This is the position Ihade vacant by
the death of Miss Maggie McClosKey.
and the irregularity of Miss Medaras
appointment caused a stir among the
teachers and the members of the
board The full story has already ap-
peared in the Evening Journal.
Miss Medara's cause was champion
ed by Messrs. Pyle, Belts, Adair and
others. Those who supported the ros-
ter, which was claimed had been vio-
lated by the selection OF Miss Medara
over that Of the other teachers on the
roster, were Messrs. AcCausland, Nor
row, DR.. Shortlidge and President
Baird.
There was a general debate on the
matter, in which the opposition claimed
that the roster had been violated by
the appointment of Miss Medara. but
when the vote was taken Miss Medara
won The vote was: In favor OF
sustaining the committees report, 13;
against, :.
The Teachers Committee reported
that it had completed arrangements tc
have the schools opened during thf
noon hours. and especially on rainy
days. The new arrangement allows tn,
children to bring luncheon and to ea'
it in the schools.
Miss Gertrude Lightfoot was recon-
mended TO fill the vacancy in schoo
| No. 16.
Dr. Shortidge submitted a proposi
ton of teaching kindness to dumb ami
mails in the public schools He aske,
that $50 be appropriated for the pur
chase of books which are to be used b.
the teachers in the lessons.
The resignation of S. II. Baynard wa
taken up. The retiring member wa
highly eulcgized, and he was tendere
a vote Of thanks for his services Will
a member of the board.
An election for a successor to Nj
hayward was gone into, and william
Lawton was elected over Robert {
Fraim. The vote stood: Lawton, II
Fraim, 4.
Evening journal., 1897-12-28
CodL1DED ON THE DELAWARE.

"A scOw belonging to the Morris &
Cummings Dredging Company ran into
an unknown steamship ON the Della
ware river on Saturday morning. The
scow was damaged about her bow and
had to be towed to the wharf of the
jackson and Sharp Company for re-
pails
Evening journal., 1897-12-28
M'DOWELLS SUDDEN DEATH.
HE ATTENDED LIS sIsrFR,s n

HE ATTENDED HIS SISTERS FU-
NERAL YESTERDAY AND EX-
PIRHD THIS MORNING.
Joseph r. Mcdowell. 80 years old
died suddenly about 3 o'clock this
morning at his home, at Delaware ave-
nue and Adams street, of an affection
Of the heart He was up and about
yesterday and attended the funeral Of
his sister, Miss Rose Mcdowell 1t is
believed that grief over her death had
something to do with Fastening his
own.
church and one Of the best-known tin
smiths i'm the city, his place of busi-
ness being in the old foundry at Tenth
and Orange streets.
Evening journal., 1897-12-28

INDICATED Gloves for Ladies and
Gentlemen, at j. B. Wards, COS Market
street. second floor.
SEWING MACHINES.-lS.5O to $500 foi
any $50 sewing machine made. Second
hand machines. $500 up. Cash or easy
terms. All makes Of machines repaired
Needles and parts for all machines.
L. NJ. ROCKEFELLER,
No 100 West Seventh street.
Evening journal., 1897-12-28
A COAT REcOVEPED-

A coat and hat were stolen from the
Bayard House, at Dover a few days
ago. Detective Nathaniel Hutchinson
found the overcOat in the office of
Thomas c. Clark, placed there by a
colored man by the name OF Fountain.
The thief has not been captured yet.
Evening journal., 1897-12-28
ELECTED BYWAsHINGToN LopaE

AT a regular convention Of Washing
ton Lodge, No. l, K. of p, held last
evening, the following were elected
to fiji the offices during The term be-
ginning January /, 1898; c. c., George
A. Roberts; " c., Henry C. Conrad;
NJ. Of W., Samuel Il. Marshall; prelate,
Charles r. White; NJ. Of E., Charles
Lippincott; NJ. Of F.. William G.. Baugh:
X. Of r. and S., George w. Moore: NJ
at A., Samuel A. BOothe; l. G.. Henry
G. Pickles; o. G., Elmer e. Benson;
representative to the Grand Ledge. J.
K. p. Morris; representative to River
view Cemetery, Frank WOolley; repre-
sentative to x. Of p. Hall Company
Samuel f. Marshall; representative C
board Of trustees, Harry A. Fritz.
Chase Pianos at Dearborn's, $40 anC
900 Harlraf of.oof
Evening journal., 1897-12-28
DIR. HBBBERroN AN EXEcUToR

DIR. HEBBERTON AN EXECUTOR
The will OF the late DR.. John Evans.
Marquis DOyley, OF Paris. is given To-
cal interest by Frank G, Higgins. who
states that as to the American ex-
ecutors named in Paris dispatches.
Rev. DR.. Hebberton Is a Protestant
Episcopal clergyman of Wilmington,
and the husband Of Marian Muller, sis
ter OF Colonel Muller (alsO an execu-
tori, who was a son OF the late Charles
Muller of Fortieth and Locust streets,
Philadelphia, TO whom DR.. Evans sis
ter was married
Evening journal., 1897-12-28
THROWN IRON MS HORSE.

Robert Downs, the son OF James
Downs, of Stanton, was thrown from
his horse while on a fox hunt on
Christmas Day. Downs dislocated his
shoulder and fractured his skull. The
doctors think he will recover.
Evening journal., 1897-12-28
STANTON BOYS MIsHAP.

While holding the end Of a rail for a
horse to jump over, Harry Melburn, a
hey. Of Stanton, was knocked uncon-
scious by the horse. forcing the rail
against his face. He is recovering.
Evening journal., 1897-12-28
BOTH NIGHT AND DAY.

w. & b. S. COMPANY WELL RUN A
CAR ON THURSDAY IN SPITE OF
EVERYTHING.
Despite the restraining order issued
against the Wilmington and Brandy
wine Springs Railway Company the
work Of constructing the new road
progresses, although as yet no effort
has been made to cross the lines OF the
Elsmere railway. Four teams and
gang OF men We're at work all last
night hauling iron and other material.
10 Is the intention of the company 10
run car over the entire line on Thurs
day using horses TO pull Il.
IL is likely that there will be trou-
bic when the car reaches the crossing,
as both sides will be prepared for the
occasion
Evening journal., 1897-12-28
WANTs WHARFAGE MONEY.

Judge Bradford is hearing argument
to-day in the case of the Harlan and
Hollingsworth Company VS.. the
steamer I.aurada. The suit is for
wharfage.
The case was continued until Tues
day next.
Evening journal., 1897-12-28
D. W. LYNcH 3 co.. GR0cERs.

Many thanks for your patronage dur
ing the Christmas season. Lots OF goods
left for your present wants.
n. w. Cor Madison and Fourth Sts.
S. w. Cor. King and Eighth SITS.
Evening journal., 1897-12-28
THERE WERE FEW ARRESTS
CHRISTMAS STAYED THE COPPERs
IN MAKING ARRESTS AND A
SMALL LIST RESULTS.

IN MAKING ARRESTS AND A
SMALL LIST RESULTS.
The reports Of the house sergeants at
the City Hall in recording the number
Of arrests made on December "a and 25
show IL drunks; drunk and disorder
ly, a; assault and battery, 3; disorderly
conduct, 4; larceny, 8; and patients. 3.
The few arrests made indicate that
the officers had not forgotten it was
Christmas and that a little indulgence
should be granted to those desiring to
celebrate.
The police, however, preserved peace,
thus showing that good will and eff
cheney go hand in hand in the Will
mington police department. 1t would
be difficult TO calculate the number OF
drunks seen on the streets, but the pO-
lice estimate it to be between 300 and
400.
Judge Ball was also lenient in hear
ing the several cases Of drunks, as very
few were fined
Evening journal., 1897-12-28

Of the season to ALL Bargains in Win
ter Underwear. Plush Caps, and Work
ing Gloves, Knit Jackets and Sweaters.
All new goods. Largest stock Low
est prices Ross. 210 Market street
Agents for Domestic Sewing Machine
Evening journal., 1897-12-28

Many skaters enjoyed themselves on
the ponds about the city yesterday, but
the ice had not formed sufficiently
strong on the deeper bodies of water to
make skating safe. AS a result Of the
cold spell there has been an increased
demand for skates.
Evening journal., 1897-12-28
THE NEW RITUALS ORDERED.

Great Chief of Records of the Imp'd
o. r. NJ. Of Delaware Georage G. Guth-
rie has ordered the new rituals for the
tribes throughout the state. They are
expected this week
Evening journal., 1897-12-28
MISUSE OF CHEAP TICKETS.

For some time past there have been
rumors on the street that the railroad
companies would devise some means to
put a stop TO the hiring and loaning Of
the one hundred trip tickets to persons
who had no right to use them under the
terms of the contract. The practice OF
loaning and hiring these tickets has
gone on to such an extent that the
withdrawal Of this ticket altogether is
not unlikely. The matter is now in the
hands Of the passenger department.
Evening journal., 1897-12-28
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE.-Rare chance to buy
good Christmas present. Dearborns, so
and S22 Market street, are Offering their
fine stock at lower prices and easier
terms than any store in Wilmington or
Philadelphia.
Evening journal., 1897-12-28
Wu.L MrET TO-MORROW.

Tomorrow the trustees Of the aims
house will meet The grand jury viii
take advantage of the occasion and
make a thorough investigation Of the
institution.
Evening journal., 1897-12-28
LOST AND FOUND.

I.OST.-On Fifth, between Market and
King streets, girls silver watch Egin
movement, gold stem winder. Reward Tor
return to No. ] East Second street
Evening journal., 1897-12-28
pROspTCTs ARE COOD.

Cranston & Justis. at Newport, have
their new feed mill finished and re-
sumed operations with prospects Of a
good season.
Evening journal., 1897-12-28
w. c. Y. u. ENTERTAIN.

The Women's Christian Temperance
Union will give its annual entertain-
ment in the Y. NJ. c. A. Hall on Friday
evening to the boys who patronize their
reading room. A fine gymnastic and
stereopitcon exhibition viii be given.
Evening journal., 1897-12-28
LOST, sTRAYED OR STOLEN.

LOST, strayed or stolen, a light heifer
with brown neck and head from llOl Pas
ture street, on Monday morning. A re-
ward Will be given If returned to the
above address.
Evening journal., 1897-12-28
WANTED.

WANTED.-Ladies and gentlemen to
join "A private dancing class. Also stage
dancing taught Baby Ruth my star pu-
nil is getting $50 a week. Can or address,
Prof William Scarlet. G23 Madison street.
Evening journal., 1897-12-28
NOTICES..
pT.TnCTTON

NOIlCE.-EIECIlON
Central National Bank Of Wilmington.
Wilmington, Del, Dec IL, 1897.
The annual election for directors will
be held at the banking-house, on Tues
day, January II, 1888. between the hours
Of u O'Clock, noon, and o'clock, p. m.
II. II. RUMFORD, Cashier.
Evening journal., 1897-12-28

Pianos and Organs at prices in which
we defy competition. at Dearborn's,
$50 and S22 Market street.
Evening journal., 1897-12-28
TO KEEP THE WAITER WARM

A new radiator is being put under
the tank on Market street bridge to
keep the water in the tank from freez-
ing.
Evening journal., 1897-12-28

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
Druggists refund money If 1t fails. z5c.
Evening journal., 1897-12-28
HELP WANTED.

WANTED. .--Colored boy to make him
self generally useful. Hotel Western
southeast corner Fourth and Orange.
WANTED. in or near Wilmington,
Middletown or Newark, to act as private
detectives, under instructions. Expert
ence unnecessary. Address, Universal
Detective Agency, Indianapolis, Ind.
HOW TO MAKE MONEYi-If you ar
out of employment and want a position,
paying you from $50 to Sl00 monthly, clear
above expenses by working regularly or
II you want to Increase your present In
come from 5000 to $500 yearly by working
at odd times, write the GLOBE CO., 723
Chestnut street, Philadelphia, Pa, stating
age, whether married or single, last or
present employment. and you can secure
e position with them by which you can
make more money easier and faster than
you ever made before In your life.
Evening journal., 1897-12-28

OFFICE 7TH AND KING. PHONE 54
II. T. Sergeant, dealer in Coal an
Wood. Large Pea Coal for family use
Hickory Wood for open CRATES.
Evening journal., 1897-12-28
eKATEs IN nEMANn-

rIatmas eoncsrt rIrst chureh Thursday
Evening journal., 1897-12-28
BUSINESS CARDS.

LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE
CHEAPEST AND BEST
CLINTON COOK. Bayard Building,
Ninth and Market streets
Wilmington, Del.
Evening journal., 1897-12-28
COMPLIMENTS

New Pianos, from Sc per month, at
Dearborn's, $40 and S22 Market street.
Evening journal., 1897-12-28

Ludwig, Weber, A. B. Chase on pay
ment of Sc per month, nc Dearborns
800 and S22 Market street.
Evening journal., 1897-12-28
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES.

FOR SALE.-Licensed saloon property,
16 East Front street. Apply to John Nc
Vey.
Evening journal., 1897-12-28

Pianos from $40 upwards at Dear
born's, 500 and 500 Market street
Evening journal., 1897-12-28
NOTICE.- E.-ELECTION.
= y 80 First National Bank.

Wilmington, Del, Dec. II, 1891
The annual meeting of the stockhold-
ers for the election Of directors VIII be
held at the banking-house, on Tuesday,
January II, 1898, between the hours of ?
and o'clock y. m.
Evening journal., 1897-12-28

NOTlCE.-OWing TO the rumOr being
circulated by our competitors that we do
not intend to stay in business after New
Years. we are compelled TO state that
you will find us right here and here we
intend to stay. as we have been able to
Withstand the hard times, we know we
can continue during the prosperous times
before us. We feel sorry that we have
drawn the publics notice to such facts,
as it shows how mean and contemplate
some firms have in trying to force busi-
hess. Honesty. the best policy. That S
our motto. Call and examine our stock,
ind be. convinced, and compare our prices.
Our terms are easier our prices lower,
our stock the largest, than any house in
Wilmington. DEARBORN & CO.,
$40 and S22 Market Street.
Evening journal., 1897-12-28

a large crowd is going to see the
Cantata at Scott Church, December
30.
Evening journal., 1897-12-28

Ludwig Pianos. from $50 upwards
at Dearborn's, $40 and S22 Market
street.
Evening journal., 1897-12-28
a CRIPPLE FCR LIFE.

Carrie Mcbride, the little girl who
narrowly escaped being killed Friday
morning when her parents perished at
Stanton, is in a fair way to recover. DR..
E. C. Joyce, the attending physician,
saws that she will be a cripple for life.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-06-20
A Pointer on Life Insurance.

When you insure your life, the standing
Of the company should be your first con-
sideration; next, you should be sure that
you have not made a one-sided contract.
See that the policy provides for a contin-
gency, and should you desire to lapse
your policy, see that you have a cash sur
render value and that all the advantage Is
not on the company's side. See that you
receive your dividends every year In cash (;
would you buy bank stock with the condi-
ton that the bank Is to withhold your div
idend for twenty years? The Massachu-
sets Mutual Life Insurance Company, or
ganized 1851, writes in it's policies the
cash values, as well as the pald-up values,
in black and white, for every year after
the first, In accordance with the laws of
the state Of Massachusetts,, and in add
ton to these values pays large annual
dividends in cash. You see how you get in,
and the policy plainly states how you get
out
Write for a specimen policy, stating your
age and residence, to Harry & Apple, gen.
eral agents for Georgia, III Bay street,
east, Savannah, Ga. Ladies insured too,
same rates as men. A few live agents
wanted. -ad,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-06-20

them church before Bishop Becker came
to Geor-ia.
AS regards the giving Of Macon to the
Jesuits, it is said that the old college,
called Pho Mono, was completely matched
with mortgages, and had to be sold. The
Jesuits, il is claimed, with permission
from Rome, bought and paid for the col
lege, and have attended to the church
ever since without the slightest complaint
from any side. In the same manner, with
permission from Rome, the other steps
we're taken.
Brunsw wick was without a resident pastor
and it seems that the people had some
rights which the clergy are bound to re-
spect. The failure Of "vocations" may be
accounted for, the friends Of the bishop
say, because of the poor example shown
by self-seel1ing clergy.
1t seems that there Is a war on between
some Of the clergy and the Bishop, and 1t
is a matter Of speculation as to what win
be the outcome. 1t is believed by Catho-
lies in Savannah that the whole trouble
can be traced to two parties-one in At
lanta. and the other in Rome-and there
may be some sensational developments
concerning these two.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-06-20

ordeal will end Wednesday with arithme-
tic and spelling.
The examinations in the grammar
schools Will begin Wednesday, with his
tory. Geography will be taken up Thurs
day and Friday spelling and grammar.
The examinations win be wound up Mon
day with arithmetic School will be con-
Quoted as usual on Tuesday ana
on Wednesday of next week the
closing exercises will be held. There will
be nothing elaborate about the exercises
in the grammar schools. They will consist
principally of the award OF diplomas, and
the presentation OF annual certificates.
The exercises may be varied at some of
the schools by Rotations.
A fact that Is great qualification to
the superintendent and teachers of the
schools Is the attendance. Throughout the
year the attendance percentage has been
considerably above that OF last year. and
at this stage 1t is 80 per cent of the total
enrolment while last year. at this time,
the percentage was only "a. In some of the
schools 80 is far below the percentage, but
in others II Is less than 50, so that that
percentage is the average for the white
schools. This fact Is probably due
of the schools being badly crowded next
term. Those who hold seats at the close
of this term will be the first to be pro-
vided for next term. This method is famil-
lar to the children and their parents,
hence the desire TO keep In school and not
forfeit their chance.