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Evening journal., 1897-02-04

team with any felonious intent. but ad-
mitted that he had served a term in
Dover Jail fer driving off the pacing
mare of DR.. Hubbard.
At this juncture Mr. Hayes, for the
state, entered nolle prosequi and the
trial was arrested in order to allow the
state to send up other indictments. Da-
Wis was remanded to the custody CT
the sheriff
Walter Mcbride next faced a jury
for obtaining three swine from John A.
Cleaver under false pretenses IN St
Georges hundred on December 21. The
hogs were purchased by Mcbride for s
cents a pound, 20 cents off on the hun
dred for dressed weight. John b. Clea-
yer, son of the prosecuting witness, tes-
tilted to delivering the hogs and to rep
reservations made by Mcbride that he
had money In the Delaware City Ma
tional Bank.
Francis Mcintyre, cashier Of the Del
aware City bank, swore that Mcbride
had no money to his credit in the bank
in December
Mcbride swore that he never intend-
ed to defraud Mr.. Cleaver and never
mentioned Delaware City National
Bank. Boyd Cleaver and Archibald
heeu testlued tnat they never knew
anything against McBrides reputation.
Charles f. Bowers knew Mcbride about
ten years in Wilmington, and he bore
good reputation at that time.
INDICTED FOR LOTTERY POLICY.
The grand jury's true bills to-day
were.
John Mcdowell, engaging in lottery
policy.
Peter Ridout, engaging in lottery
policy
james Short, engaging in lottery pol
icy.
Thomas Barton. William Merrill and
James Carroll, larceny.
James Walls, lottery policy.
Alfonso Davis, larceny two counts. }
Albert Spencer, larceny.
Walter Brown, assault with intent
to commit murder.
Evening journal., 1897-02-04
TO REOPEN A CHAPEL.

THE RIDDLE MEMORIAL CHAPEL
HAS BEEN GREATLY IMPROVED
AND BEAUTIFIED.
The formal reopening Of Riddle Me-
mortal Chapel will take place with ap-
propriate exercises on Sunday at Kent
mere. Mr.. and Mrs. William NJ. Field
have issued invitations to a number OF
people to attend the special services.
The chapel has been greatly changed
for the better both in appearance and
in details. which add TO the comfort of
the congregation. One of the striking
Improvements will be the lighting of
the chapel by electricity, which will be
done for the first time on Sunday
night
There will be two services, one at
2.30 o'clock in the afternoon and the
other at O'Clock at night. The first
service. will begin with a voluntary by
the choir and Rev. S. NJ. Morgan viii
offer prayer. Rev. John France will
read the Scripture lessen. followed by
the singing of the hymn, Grown Him,
Lord Of AL" Addresses will be made
by Hon. John Field, of Philadelphia;
Chief Justice Charles b. Lore and Rev.
A. T. Leonard, OF India.
At night the Sunday school will have
the services in charge.
Evening journal., 1897-02-04
LOCAL NEWS NOTES.

The Past Grand Officers Associa-
ton Of Odd Fellows will pay social
visit to Asylum Lodge, of the order, to-
night.
The next lecture to Friends School
pupils by Dr. Emily G. Hunt, OF Phila-
delphia, is to be on the subject: "Our
Oak Trees"
John McCloskey and John T. When
were fined So and costs and 50 and costs
respectively in Municipal Court this
morning for drunkenness.
George D. Watson. of Brandywine
hundred. genial applicant for United
States marshal, with some friends, was
in Dover last night manipulating the
influence for that Office.
The German steamship Energie
cleared this port for Flushing. Holland,
with 100000 gallons of crude oil.
Complaint is made of holes in the
bed of West Front street.
The celebration arranged by the /.
o. R. NJ. for February % has been post
ponei
George Cathell, of Wilmington, has
been granted an original pension. and
Mrs. Sarah A. Enright, Of Dover, has
been granted an original widows PEN
sion.
Evening journal., 1897-02-04
ONE CENT.
KENTS LEVY COURT RECOGNIZED.

LEGISLATURE GRANTS A RE-
QUEST OF THE DEMOCRATIC
BoDY--vIGoRoUsLY FOUGHT BY
HANDY.
Special Despatch Evening Journal.
DOVER. Feb. 4.--Senator Pyle this
morning introduced an act to amend
the Wilmington primary election law.
II places elections under the Depart
ment Of Elections and restricts the
votes to qualified voters on the regis
tration books.
The Legislature this morning grant,
ed the request from the Democratic
Levy Court Of Kent county to appoint
a committee Of five to confer with It
on he legislative needs Of the Levy
Court The Legislature thus officially
recognized the Democratic body.
Senator Handy made a vigorous fight
against It in the Senate, but to no avail.
In the House Mr.. Johnson gave no
tice Of an act doing away with voters
assistants.
Evening journal., 1897-02-04
THEY CANNOT BE LEGISLATORS.
THE LINE DRAWN BY CONSTITU-
TIONAL CONvENTION-INFIDEL-
ITY THE ONLY DIVORCE
GROUNDS


DOVER. DEL, Feb. 4.-The request of
Miss Margaret S. Hilles for a hearing
for the advocates of temperance yes
terday caused a lively debate in the
Constitutional Convention.
Mr.. Spruance said that time for the
hearing had been fixed and he was op-
posed to taking up the time of the con-
vention with so many hearings.
Mr.. Martin thought it time for the
convention to make a rule about hear
ings. Messrs. Ellegood, Burris and sew
eral others wanted the temperance
folks heard and they prevailed.
Yesterday afternoon Miss Hilles and
Mrs. Mary Smithers contented them
selves with privately pleading for tenn
perance before a committee.
The Committee on Legislature,
through its chairman, Mr.. Richards.
presented its second report. which pro-
vides that no bill or joint resolution
except in relation to adjournment shall
pass either House unless the vote shall
have been taken by yeas and nays. and
a majority OF members elected to each
House shall be necessary for concul-
renee; neither House shall adjourn for
more than three days without the con-
SCnl Nl lut Olutls mtuDefS OF lno AS
sembly in all cases except treason, fel-
ony CT breach Of the peace shall be ex-
empt from arrest while on duty, and
for any speech or debate in either
House they shall not be questioned in
any other place; no senator or repre-
sentative can hold any other office un-
der the state while a member Of the
Legislature.
The report also says that no member
of Congress nor any other person hold
ing any office under the state or the
United States, except officers usually
appointed by the courts Of justice and
the officers in the militia, shall. during
his continuance in Congress or in Of
fee, be a senator or representative
No person while concerned in any army
or navy contract can be a senator or
representative.
The memorial Of the Episcopalians to
the convention wants the grounds for
granting divorce limited to infidelity.
Evening journal., 1897-02-04
GRAND oFFICERs ELEcTFD.

The Grand Council of the Legion Of
the Red Cross held its annual meeting
in this city last night and elected these
officers: Grand commander. c. A..
Lowe; grand vice-commander, T. J..
Sullivan; grand marshal, j. S. Schell;
grand recorder, l.. Harry Johnson;
grand treasurer, e. c. Cause; grand
prelate, r. II. Wolf; grand warden. n.
O. Moore: grand sentinel, w. II.
Brady; grand trustees, J. S. Truman, N.
L. Henderson, j. W. Humphries; rep
resentative to Supreme Council, G. II.
Taylor; alternate representative to Su-
preme Council, T. c. Appleby. After
the election the officers were installed
by Supreme Commander Peter b.
AVarg
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no MEEr ON rRInAY.

Tho meeting called by President Hol-
liday OF all the commissioned officers
of the National Guard of Delaware at
the Armory on Friday night, Is ex-
pecte1 TO be very largely attended.
They will discuss the bill which it is
proposed to submit to the Legislature,
providing means for the better main
tcnance of the militia At present il
has a hard lot and It is only by the ex-
hibition of the greatest enthusiasm
on the part of a few members that il
exists az all
Evening journal., 1897-02-04
rEDERAL, BUILDTNG NOTES.

The inspection Of the new Federal
building was to have taken place to-
day. but Government Inspector j. G..
Clark did not put in an appearance. A
temporary engineer will be sent next
week from Washington to take charge
Of the building. Every one connected
with the new building will be under
civil service examination, even the ele-
vatcr hoy. The Office of ex-Superin-
tendent Neary will be removed next
week
Evening journal., 1897-02-04
ia ALLEN LEcTrREn.

At Asbury NJ e. Church last night
Rev Edward l.. Allen. Of Pittsburg,
Pa, delivered a stirring lecture on
"Shermaa's Campaign" Dr. Allen took
part in the memorable march to the
sea-" and the experiences which he re-
lated were virtually his own. The
church was crowded. The lecture was
under the auspices of the Ladies Aid
Society.
Evening journal., 1897-02-04
LIST or TRIALS THIS TERM.
SUPERIOR COURT ARRANGEs A
CALENDAR OF CASES TO BE
TRIED DURING FEBRUARY.

80 -<AeAONe NORANA AiNnAANGAD A
CALENDAR OF CASES TO BE
TRIED DURING FEBRUARY.
Superior Court to-day arranged a cal
endar Of the civil cases to be tried at
this term as follows:
Thursday, February 11.-James N.
Crawford's executor VS.. Frellnghuysen
II. Clothier; James n. Crawford's ex-
ecutor VS.. Alexander Maxwell: James
n. Craw1crd's executor VS.. William r..
i. Tatman; same VS.. Purnal j. Lynch .
George b. Rodney's executor VS. Sam
uel Il. Roberts ct al; j. b. Moors G. CO.
VS.. Paul Gillis sheriff Henry w Nor
row VS. Alfred Turner.
Friday, February 12- Stephen Mitch
ellis administrator VS. Abner II. Wood
ward Benjamin c. Barclay VS.. John G..
Hartmann; Southwestern National
Bank VS., William A. Reilly: Diamond
state Iron Company VS.. Draper V. Bell;
James w. Agnew vs.. William =. Haw.
kins. trading as Hawkins a. co.
Monday, February l5-Francis I'll
HOfecker VS.. Edmund Milne: Franl
Iorrey VS.. John Edward Addicks. thl
Prospect Brewing Company vs. Johf
+. DonahOe; Jonathan L. DOugherty VS.
John Edward Addicks; Francis J. Mere
dith VS.. Andrew j. Travis: Valley Pa
per Company VS.. William f. Smalley.
Tuesday February christopher
p Pfrommer VS.. Horace Bradley. gar.
nishee; Lyle & Co VS.. James Barclay
Jr.. & Co; George G.. Evans VS.. Francis
Reynolds; Norfolk Timber Company VS.
William simmons. the Peoples Ma.
tional Bank Of Middletown vs.. William
IL. Houston; La Grange Mlls VS.. vii
liam II. Bowers, garnishee.
There are five cases on the specia
jury list
Evening journal., 1897-02-04
"THE DEACoN's DAUGHTER. .

This great comedy that has had an
immense run in New York and all the
other large cities, will be presented by the
pretty and bright soubrette. Miss Lii
liam Kennedy. supported by an excep-
tionally strong company and scenic ef-
fects. This play is full of comedy
songs. medleys and dances of the day
and you cannot afford to miss ii. Watch
for its coming.
Evening journal., 1897-02-04
A NEW REsrArRANT.

A. d. II. Faulkner has leased the
property at No. 122 Market street, and
has had il papered and fitted out with
new furniture and opened as a model
restaurant, where meals are served al
all hours to order The ladies dining
room is complete and parties wishing
to be served can be accommodated at
short notice.
Evening journal., 1897-02-04
BARGAINS

In Winter Underwear, Plush Caps and
working Gloves at Ross, No. 21O Mar
ket street. Large assortmentsl Lowest
prices. The best values for the money
ever of1eredl Headquarters for Knit
Jackets. Sweaters. Skating Caps, etc.
Agent for Domestic Sewing Machine.
Evening journal., 1897-02-04
THELAsT CHANCE

To obtain building lots on the Boule-
ward, at public sale of Tatnall estate,
will lie given tomorrow at p. m. at
the Court House.
Don. fail to be on hand il you want
any Of this most desirable real estate.
Evening journal., 1897-02-04
A oDEADn ZOE.

The managers Of the Institute Free
Library are compiling a list of the
names Of persons that have died dur
ing the last four years. There are many
people using cards of persons who are
deceased. The list is being made in
order to trap these people. The old
files at the Board of Health office are
being referred to.
Evening journal., 1897-02-04
ANorHER TATNALL SALE.

Probably the last sale of desirable
building lots belonging to the Tatnall
estate. will be held tomorrow at >
O'Clock p. m, at the Court House Those
desiring to secure bargains in this inn
proving locality north Of Washington
street bridge would do well to be on
har1
Evening journal., 1897-02-04
ESTABLISHED A SOCIAL ROOM.

The third floor of the Friendship Fire
Engine house, which has. been hand
scmcly fitted up by members Of the
company as a social meeting room for
the members, will be turned over TO
the company at its monthly meeting
tonight
Evening journal., 1897-02-04
IcE HARvEsT AT HIDERNIA DAM.

The local companies that are now en-
gagged in cutting ice at Hibernia dam
report that 10000 tons OF ice Will be
cut from the dam. The stormy weather
has hindcred operations considerable.
but the work is progressing. The ice is
clear and pure. About seyenty-hve men
are engaged in the work.
Evening journal., 1897-02-04
REAL EsrArE

FOR SALE.-New dwellings and n store
property; Dwellings, Nos 1912, 1914 and
corner Thirteenth and King streets:
also store and dwelling at northwest
corner Of Twelfth and King streets. Ad-
dress T. II. MELVIN, No. 525 East Ninth
street
FOR SALE.-A number of new houses
with moder1 Improvements, on the West
Side Of the city; prices range from 81 500
10 $o,uVO. Inquire of A. L. JOHNSON,
Eighth and Shipley streets
Evening journal., 1897-02-04
sILvERBRooK SEWER CHANGED

The plans of Silverbrook sewer. pre-
pared by Engineer Hatton. have been
changed and accepted by the Street and
Sewer Department. The sewer instead
Of running across the lots on Fourth
and Fifth streets and Webb street. and
Greenhill avenue will make its course
down Fifth street from Greenhill ave
nue. to Webb street TO a point near
Fourth. Il will then connect with the
present sewer. Where the sewer be-
gins at Fourth street a large four-foot
tunnel will be built.
Evening journal., 1897-02-04
FATHER MONAGHAN APPOINTED.

BlSHOB tDKllS BAYS THERE ID
NO REASON TO DOUBT HIS AP-
POINTMENT.
The Right Rev. A. A. Curtis, bishop
Of Wilmington, returned this morning
from his regular monthly visit to the
Catholic Prctectory at Reybold, Del. He
was met at the r.. W. & b. station by
an Evening Journal reporter, who ask
ed him of the latest rumor regarding
the appointment of Father Monaghan
TO succeed him was correct
Yes said the bishop. you may re-
gard that as certain. There is no rea-
son whatever to doubt his appointment.
certainly have no reason to doubt
II, and believe he will be
the next bishop. The rumor OF his
appointment has received confirmation
from Rome, the special agent OF Balti-
more parties having cabled it's authen-
ticity."
Evening journal., 1897-02-04
THEY sTILL WANT 10 FIGHT.

Ed" Mcconnell said this morning:
81 saw in the Evening Journal Stan
nards offer TO fight with bare fists to a
finish, he betting 5000 to my 800. 1
have not 500. and | doubt If Stannard
has 5000, but | am perfectly willing to
meet him before any reputable club in
the country, those Of Wilmington pre-
ferred"
Evening journal., 1897-02-04
ALPHA cLuB.s RECEpTIoN.

About $50 guests. many Of whom
wer from Philadelphia and Chester, at
tended the first reception of the Alpha
Bicycle Club last night. a very enjoy
able evening was spent, the reception
committee having prepared very at
trac-ive program.
Evening journal., 1897-02-04
ALPHA CLUES RECEPTION.

The Alpha Bicycle Club, tho crack
colored wheeling organization. will
hold a reception tonight. Invitations
have been extended to several Philadel-
phia and Chester clubs, and number
of out-of-town wheelmen are expected.
Evening journal., 1897-02-04
BUSINESS CARDS.

SEWING MACHINES.
Wheeler & Wilson, $500. The Singer,
$500. Domestic, $500. Standard. $500
Household. $500. Other makes at Sl6,. SIS
$40. Oak or walnut. Ten years guaran-
tee.
Sold at Sl.O0 per week.
Secondhand machines at $500 up Re
pairing, so cents. ,
No. p e. Seventh St. Wilmington, Del.
Evening journal., 1897-02-04
rn snE rHE RRnoKLYN-

A large number Of Wilmington peo-
pie went TO Linwood yesterday and to-
day to see the cruiser Brooklyn, which
is lying off there.
Evening journal., 1897-02-04
DR. HILLS LECTrRE-

Or. w II. Hull Of Swarthmore Col
iege. who last year had charge of the
country week. children in New York.
lectured this morning at Friends
Westinghouse
Evening journal., 1897-02-04
JUDGEMENT AWARDED.

In Magistrate Kelley's court last
night judgment note amounting TO
5000. was awarded to Malesteinm. Klee
and Company, Of New York, against
George Justis, Of this city.
Evening journal., 1897-02-04
NEW GENERAL STORE.

The Chapman building, at Seventh
and Orange streets. will be turned into
a general store. L. l.. Rice, Jr is pre-
pairing the plans.
Evening journal., 1897-02-04
WORK PRoGREssING RAPIDLY.

Ths work on the new iron steamer
being built by the Pusey and Jones
Company for Mexican travel, Is pro-
crossing rapidly. The boat will have
a draft of six feet, and must make
twelve miles an hour.
Evening journal., 1897-02-04
FATHER BIRMINGHAM TO LEG
TURE

Rev William J. Bermingham will lee
ture on the life of John Boyle O'Reilly
in the rooms of the Reilly Lyceum on
Monday evening. February s. These
lectures are free to the public.
Evening journal., 1897-02-04
Ar ST pArRIcK,s-

Special services Of alteration will be
observed all day tomorrow in st. Pat
rick's Church Mass will be celebrated
at 8 and a. m. Sermon and benedic-
ton at 7.30 D. m.
Evening journal., 1897-02-04
GRAND CONCLAVE MEETING.

The Grand Conclave of Heptasophs,
or Seven Wise Men, will meet in this
city next Wednesday and the various
lodges here are making active prepara-
tiOns for the meeting.
Evening journal., 1897-02-04
rAKEN no PHILAnEI.rHIA.

Tho man who was found praying in
taken TO Philadelphia this morning
where he has relatives. The man gave
his name as Carl Tierney. OF Ireland
Evening journal., 1897-02-04
RUsTNE-s OppORrUNIrIEs.

WANTED.-Man to invest small amount
70 secure patents for article that has mar
ket OF world. Half interest for invest
men, ment, no sehemers need apply. JOHN S.
DRUKKER, 4o5 Sherman street.
FOR SALE.-One of the best located IL
censed saloons in this city, to settle an
estate. JOHN PLUNKETT
No los Market street
Evening journal., 1897-02-04
nIrRNED IN THE CHEST.

Heary Lodge. "a blacksmith employed
at the T.. w. & b. railroad shop, was
burned on the cheek yesterday by hot
iron slipping from a pair oil tongs
which he was using.
Evening journal., 1897-02-04
PUPILS. BUT NO SEATS.

Since the promotions in the public
schools there is lack OF room, and the
successful pupils have to find seats in
schools out of their districts.
Evening journal., 1897-02-04
DEFECTIVE RETURNED HOME.

Detective O'Donnell. Of Baltimore.
who came to Wilmington to attempt to
identity Dixie Nandyke as the colored
murderer Mitchell, wanted in that city,
returned hcme yesterday.
Evening journal., 1897-02-04
JoHN r. MARR ILL.

John r. Mari, the -four and feed
merchant. is very i'll at his home, No.
los East Second street. He is suffering
from heart trouble.
Evening journal., 1897-02-04
NOTICES

REMOVAL.-Howell S. England attor-
ney-at-law and notary public. has re-
moved TO No. S3S Market street Tele-
phone S32.
NOTICE.
FRIENDS SCHOOL. Fourth and West
streets offers advanced and elementary
work in Mathematics, Science Modern
and Ancient Languages; also the best ia
cilites in its kindergarten and Primary
Departments.
Half year begins this week. Pupils re-
Ccived for all departments
ISAAC T. JOHNSON. PRINCIPAL
Evening journal., 1897-02-04
OFFICE. SEVENTH AND KING.

II. T. Sergeant, dealer in coal and
wool Large pea coal for family use.
Hickory wccdforopen CRATES. Phone 540.
Evening journal., 1897-02-04
FOR SALE

FOR SALE. CHEAP Some good pan
eled ana plain pine partitions. Apply at
Evening journal Office.
Evening journal., 1897-02-04
MIDDAY SERVICES AGAIN.

For the past two years the st. An
drews midday Lenten services for
business men have been so popular and
largely attended that it has been de-
cided to again hold them during the
Ienten season. Arrangements are being
made with some of the celebrated
clergy of philadelphia, New York and
Baltimore. to make the addresses at
these services.
Evening journal., 1897-02-04
COMBINATION WAGON WANTED.

The Water Witch Fire Company
wants a combination chemical engine
and hose wagon. The matter will be
brought before City Council tonight.
Evening journal., 1897-02-04

MONEY FOR GROCERIES
Should be judiciously spent. Prices should
be carefully compared. We solicit your
trade with the following prices:
best Starch. &c. h.
Finest Pearl Barley, &c. ID.
Granulated Sugar 4ikc. ID.
We ask you TO try a pound of our Pure
Sweet Creamery Butter at 20c on your
table. Equal to any 2Sc. Butter.
HUTCHINSON'S
Sixth and King sts. VIII, and 511 Del. St,
New Castle
Evening journal., 1897-02-04
DIVIDEND.
WILMINGToN, Delaware.

The directors Of the Wilmington Coal
Gas Company have this day declared a
dividend of s. per share for the past six
months, payable on demand.
WILLIAM p. TAYLOR,
Iron effrar
Evening journal., 1897-02-04

LADIES! Chichester's English Penny
royal Pills Diamond Brand) are the best.
Safe reliable. Take no other. Send &C.
stamps for particulars. Relief for
Ladies'" In letter by return mali. At
druggists. Chichester Chemical Co.,
Philadelphia.
Evening journal., 1897-02-04

NOTICE is hereby given that the un-
dersisned will apply TO the Legislature at
its present session. for divorce from his
wife, Sarah W. Springer
II. b. SPRINGER.
Wilmington. Del. Jan. 26, 1897.
Evening journal., 1897-02-04

NOTICE is hereby given that the un-
dersigned will apply to the Legislature
at its present session for a-divOrce from
her husband, Samuel b. Hunter.
MARY HUNTER.
Evening journal., 1897-02-04


NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. to learn Bookkeep-
ing, Shorthand, Typewriting, Banking,
uring, etc, at Goldey College, Sth and
Market SITS. Day and Evening Sessions
Graduates aided to positions. Easy MONTH
" or weekly payments, when desired. Cir
culars free. Call or write.
Evening journal., 1897-02-04
wilmington. Del, Jan. q. 1897. : = -

NOTICE is hereby given that the un-
dcrsigne6 will apply to the Legislature
her husband w. Dennis Redmond.
SALIIE Il. REDMOND.
Evening journal., 1897-02-04

NOTICE IS hereby given that the UNDER
signed will apply to the Legislature at its
band, George L. Cole. LENA NJ. COLE.
Wilmington. Del, Jan. Is, 1897.
Evening journal., 1897-02-04

NOTICE is hereby given that the un-
dersisned will apply to the Legislature at
its present session, for divorce from her
husband, John II. Hooten.
Evening journal., 1897-02-04
HELP WANTED
WANTED

.WANTED.--Good white cook, at 1870
West Thirteenth street.
Evening journal., 1897-02-04
Wilmington. Del. Jan. q, 1877. -'-''

NOTICE is hereby given that the un-
dersigned viii apply TO the Legislature
at its present session. for a divorce from
her husband, William II. Windsor.
EzRAY x. WINDSOR.
Evening journal., 1897-02-04

Alfonso Davis was Put on trial be-
fore a jury with Clayton w. Riley as
foreman. for stealing a horse. carriage
and harness belonging to Isaac Sutton,
Of New Castle avenue. on December Is.
Mr.. Sutton testified that the team he
lost was worth $780, Milton Patterson
swore that Davis tried to sell a team to
him at Second and Tatnall streets. Of
ficer Kelleher arrested Davis on infor-
nation received from Patterson of the
mans suspicious actions. Meantime
Mr.. Sutton had lodged complaint at
the police station, and he soon idenu-
fed the team and his man, Davis.
Davis said that he did net take The