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Evening journal., 1897-12-21
WHAT THE WEATHER MAN SAYS
TOMORROW is THE FIRST DAY or
WINTER AND A COLD CHRIST
MAS WEEK is EXPECTED.

The weather man says that there will
be no snow to-day, and he generally
knows what he Is talking about. The
indications are n cold rain. with the
temperature a little highter than it was
yesterday. This viii probably be fol-
lowed tomorrow or on Thursday by a
spell of cold weather. A cold wave is
being developed in the extreme West,
and is headed this way. If it reaches
here in the condition in which il will
be dispatched from the Pacific coasts
heavy overcoats. munlers, ear NUTS
and ice skates will be in ORDER
Wilmington had its first touch Of real
Winter yesterday when snow fell. It
was merely a furry, and was followed
by a cold rain. which froze as IL struck
the payemonts. They we're like glass.
and many Yule-tide Calls resulted.
Market street was alive with Christ
mas shoppers, and a slipping match
ensued. Many q housewife stayed
within doors who had contemplated
doing the rounds of the bargain cOun-
ters. The sleety sidewalks furnished
lots of fun for the street gamin, and
he reveled in the shps and slides
which were the dread OF older folk
AN-nOllOM ID lAiN INST httN vi w AAAAaA
and the shortest of the year. II the
weather OF yesterday is an advance
guard of that which is predicted fol
Christmas a cold week may be ex
pected.
! Ex-Mayor Stansbury J. Wiley sus
tanned a severe fall at Delaware ave
nue. and Tatnall street last evening
but escaped without any broken bones
While Conductor George Shelton
cne of the most competent men on tn
| Delaware avenue line of the Whining
ton City Railway, was putting a Ian
tern on his car last evening he slip
ped and fell and twisted one of his legs
but was not injured sufficiently 20 q
of duty. The accident happened at Del
aware avenue station.
II. W. Chairs, Of the Boston One
Price store. fell on the icy pavement a
Sixth and King streets, but was not IN
jured, though somewhat bruised.
A most cOmical incident caused b
the slippery pavements occurred las
evening after nightfall. -Four vel
dressed men were coming down FOurt
street hill from West to Tatnall wit
locked arms. talking in a loud and joll
sort of way. When midway down tl
steep incline the whole four of the
dropped to the ground as If they wei
I one man. Beyond a good shaking 1t
= none of the young men was injured.
Evening journal., 1897-12-21
HNARp BEFORE REFEREEs.

John McCloskey, Edwin Talley and
Frank Simpson sat as referees IN
Tilghman Johnston's law office this
morning and heard testimony and ar
gument In the case Of A. S. Reed and
Brothers Company VS.. William M.
Field. The plaintiff company was rep
resented by Mr.. Johnston, while James
r. Field and William Michael Byrne
represented the defendant. The con-
troversy arose over work done ON Rid
die Chapel, and the reference was by
agreement, the parties never having
gone into court.
Evening journal., 1897-12-21
REFERRED TO RODNEY.
Condition Of Townsend Street
Comes Up in Levy Court.
MILL CREEKS wIDBNBD ROADWAY

SOMETHING MUST BE DONE TO
MAKE IT POSSIBLE. AND THE
QUESTION is AS TO WHO IS TO
BEAR THE EXPENSE OF THE
WORK.
All the members of the Levy Court
were present this morning, but the bulk
of the days business was showed over
until this afternoon. No actiOn was
taken In the matter of financial aid for
the Ferris Industrial School. as the
members are waiting for some further
communication from the board of man
ayers OF that institution.
A petition concerning the condition
Of Towsend street. sent to the Board of
Directors of the Street and Sewer De
partment and thence TO the Levy Court,
was referred to the courts attorney,
Mr.. Rodney. II Is asserted by the
county officials that the street is In no
sense a county charge. but that its
maintenance devolves upon the city.
Two claims for overpaid taxes were
referred TO the committee having such
| bills in charge.
This afternoon the payroll was
| passed
William T.. Lyman, representing the
commissioners appointed by the Gen
eral Assembly to wide9 a portion of a
public road in Mill Creek hundred, APP
pcared before the Levy Court this af-
ternoon and called the attention of that
body to the fact that the widening Of
the road had made italmost impossible
as so much loose dirt had been thrown
upon its surface. IL was stated that
the act provided that the expense OF
the work OF widening should be borne
by the county. although the road was d
hundred charge and that, as the worl
necessitated matchmaking the road. 4
was the opinion of the commissioner
appointed to do the work, as we'll a
that OF the road commissioners OF tn,
hundred that the county should pu
the thOroughfare in as good a condl
tiOn as il was in before the work O
widening began, and not put the ex
pense upon Mil Creek hundred
Evening journal., 1897-12-21
WITH THE WHEELMEN.

President Rice, Of the Wilmington
Bicycle Club, has named the following
committee to arrange for holding a
cycle show early next year: Lewis T.
Fell, William Kirk, George Deheigh,
S. NJ. Dillon and Walter c. Wilson.
This committee will name a number Of
subcommittee.
The club will give an entertainment
on Christmas eve, when donations will
be received for the poor. The regular
monthly entertainment will be given
on January II, and a mock trial on
January 25.
Evening journal., 1897-12-21
ONLY ONE LEFT
LOUIE SAM, OR LEON CHUNG,
SAVES HIMSELF FROM BEING
nnnnnr,Irrn

SAVES HIMSELF FROM BEING
DEPCRTED.
Louie Sam, one of the Cinnamon ar
rested for not having papers proving
his right as a resident of this country,
was arraigned yesterday afternoon be-
fore United States Commissioner
Smith. When Louie was first caught
in the raid he gave the officials the
name Of Sam, but yesterday he changed
it TO Leon Chung. Leon, or Louie, pro-
duced papers showing that he was a
merchant and that he had a right in
this country.
United States District Attorney Van
degrift, who represented the govern
ment, raised no objections to the Mon
golian's claim, and he was released
Judge Ball represented him.
Lee Sing, the other Chinaman, has
been sent to the Delaware Hospital
suffering from nervous prOstratiOn, the
result of his arrest and detention. Ht
has become greatly attached to Deputy
Marshal GoodnOw, who was detailed Il
guard the Chinaman while he was con.
fined in the City Hail. Deputy Good
now attends to Lee and gives him hi
medicine. He thinks Deputy GOodnOv
is a ''velly good Melikan man."
Evening journal., 1897-12-21
IAGO PUT BEHIND BARS
HE TOLD CHARLES ROLLINS THAT
HIS WIFE WAS UNTRUE TO HIM.

A case in which a modern Iago fig
ured was heard In Magistrate Kelley's
court this morning, when Mrs. Sarah
Rollins accused Garrett Christy with
circulating false reports about her. All
Of the participants are colored.
Mrs. Rollins, In Der complaints, said
that Christy was a dangerous negro
"He has a habit" she said, "of telling
false stories about women, and Satur-
day he told my husband that / sat in
company for other men,
"Christy," said the court, "yon are a
modern lagO You whispered in the
ear of Othello. saying that his BESIDE
mona was untrue. Such men as you.
who go about lying about women are
dangerous" He put him under a peace
bond and in default was locked up at
the City Hall.
Evening journal., 1897-12-21
RROKE UP In CONFUsION.

A special meeting of the Hotel Jen-
nings' day committee was held this
morning with Arthur Hall presiding
and Alfred Shaffner as secretary. 1t
was called for the purpose of determin-
ing what presents the individual mem
bers should ask Old Kriss to bring
them. Secretary Sha1ner put in de-
mand for a sled, a rocking horse, a
pair Of skates, a little wheel-barrow
and a stocking full of candy. Some OF
the other members declared that he
was endeavoring to hog everything
that Kriss had and the meeting broke
up in confusion. The only thing not in
demand was a Job.
Evening journal., 1897-12-21
ASSESSORS TAdlKED 1T OVER.

Wilmington hundred assessors met
at the Court House again yesterday az
ternoOn and talked over their duties
under the Adams tax law, but came TO
no conclusion, ether than that already
reached which is sit according to the
provisions of the law and throw upon
the holders Of Understanding invest
ments responsibility for non-compli-
ance with the law. After the General
Assembly meets it will be asked to
remedy the defects in the law or to re-
peal it altogether.
Evening journal., 1897-12-21
THE BENCH SHOW.

The Wilmington Kennel Club has an
nOunced a lot Of special prizes to be
contested for in the bench show which
will be held here during the first week
in January. Prizes have been offered
by J. Danforth Bush. J. Writ Willis, Il.
b. McNair, Alfred ID. Peoples, the
Swiss Mountain Kennels, John Loril-
lard Arden, William S. Gartner, the
American Kennel Club and many
others.
Evening journal., 1897-12-21
HILnEGARpE AL RIGHT.

The yacht Hildegarde, owned by
Millionaire Weld, of Boston, is being
put in shape for Winter at the Harlan
and Hollingsworth shipyard. The pol
ished woodwork on her deck has been
boarded in, her masts creased with leaf
lard. and she is now we'll protected.
The hard weather Of the Winter Will
be unable to, damage her while she lays
up for the season.
Evening journal., 1897-12-21
THAT BLACK THORN
IT is STILL STICKING THE DETEC-
TIVES, BUT THEY ARE KEEPING
UP THE SEARCH

1T IS STILL STICKING THE DETEC-
TIVES, BUT THEY ARE KEEPING
UP THE SEARCH.
Still another man was arrested yes
terday afternoon az Middletown. sus-
pected Of being the murderer Of George
ID. Farra. Detective Witsil, accompan-
led by Willard Farra, son OF the mur-
dered man, went TO Middletown TO
identify the man, but the boy said he
was not Thorn. He was then released
Another man. supposed to be Thorn,
was captured after a little excitement
In a school-hOuse near Blackbird for
est. He, too, proved his identity and
was released.
Some little excitement was created
this morning at Fourth and Market
streets when John Wiley, a we'll
known man about town, startled the
pedestrians and Christmas green mer-
chants by eXclaiming that he saw
Thorn. Wiley went to the police sta
tiOn, where he told the officers
but the police put little credencg
in his story. He was not to be thwart
ed, however, and, meeting Officer Gill
ing and a Journal man on Marked
street, he told them his story.
search was made in the vicinity, bu
the man could not be seen.
Wiley says that the negro was about
six feet tall, weighed about $50 pounds
was of light complexion, wore a blood
stained coat He acted suspiciously
and seemed in great fear The Negro
had a load OF evergreens which he wal
trying to SELL Detective McVey is in
vestigating a clue in Brandywine hun
dred
Deputy Coroner Chandler viii no
hold an inquest op the body Of Farri
until he receives orders from Deputy
| AttOrney-General Cooper.
Evening journal., 1897-12-21
THAT CLAYTON TABLET
BISHOP COLEMAN HAS SECURED
PERMISSION TO MARK THE
STATESMAN'S BIRTHPLACE.

PERMlSSlON IL MANk lhE
STATESMAN'S BIRTHPLACE
At the meeting of the Delaware His
torical Society last evening Bishop
Coleman reported that he had secured
permission from the owners of the
house which occupies the site of the
of John NJ Clayton to place
a tablet on the house. It is in Days
boro, Sussex county. 1t was decided
that the tablet should be Of bronze,
measuring Is by "a inches and properly
inscribed.
To Chief Justice Lore, president, were
referred the reports of the various Of
flcers of the society, and they will be
embodied in his annual report, which
he viii present at the next meeting.
Miss johnson reported that during
the year there were S92 visitors. 653 of
whom were from outside the city. She
said that many requests had been
made for pictures of the building. and
the matter of having some taken was
referred to a committee consisting OF
Bishop Coleman, Henry c. Conrad and
John NJ. Rogers.
Henry c. Conrad's paper on "Old Del
aware Clockmakers' was referred to
the printing committee, and will be is
sued in pamphlet form.
Samuel C. Cleaver was proposed for
membership.
AT the next meeting, on January II,
Edwin A. Price, of Media, Pa, will read
a paper on the Alrich family, and at a
later meeting Ex-Governor Pattison, of
Pennsylvania, will read a paper.
The following donations were re-
coiyed: Five bound volumes of the pro-
ceedings of the Grand Lodge of Della
ware, Ancient, Free and Accepted Ma
| sons, from John c. GOoden, of Willow
Grove; photograph of the Tilton Hos
pital, Wilmington, from John e. Tor
bert; a lithograph Of the Blue Hen's
| Chickens, from Henry c. Conrad q
copy of the Ulster County Gazette. o.
January 4, 1900, containing an accour'
I cf George Washingtons death, from
DR. Howard Ogle; Debates Of the Con
gress, volume 1, 1890, from Rev. II. u
Speakman, Of Lewes; a minute book @
a select school in Wilmington from
1911 to 1924; also papers and seal O.
the Wilmington Turnpike Company
from Il. T. Candy.
Evening journal., 1897-12-21
LOCAL NEWS NOTES

-Workmen are tearing up the old
street railway tracks on East Fourth
street leading to the steamboat wharf
The steamer viller Deauai. from
Calais France, entered port to-day.
On December 2S Register of Wills
Cr0ssan will sit again in the matter OF
the will Of the late Esther Mimic.
I'm the Superior Court this morning
J. Edward Addicks brought suit
against the Daily Republican for libel.
City Treasurer Curry is making
more transfers OF bonds belonging. 20
the McCQmb estate.
AT the next quarterly meeting of
Grace M. e. Church the Wilmington
M. u. Conference will be memOrialized
to return Or. Baker to that charge.
-Domnick Raffele, an Italian, died
yesterday at the Delaware Hospital
from lockjaw.
The street railway tracks were so
slippery this morning that it was nee
essary to sand them to make tho
wheels hold properly.
j. Edward Addicks has brought
suit against the Sunday Star, Milford
Herald and Colonel Il. T. Cooper for
libel.
Anton Hauber was elected the thir-
tecnth member OF the trustees OF the
Delaware Saengerbund and German
Library last night
The silverbrook sewer is COM
pleted.
II. b. Frost, the new trainmaster OF
the Philadelphia division OF the B. &
| o. railroad. is now occupying the Office
at the Delaware avenue station.
George W. Childs Drexel, owner
OF the AlcedO, visited the Harlan and
Holllngsworth Company's Office yes
terday to arrange for repairs to his
yacht.
Matters OF routine interest were
discussed by the Police Commission
last night.
William Mundeil and John Mulvey
will sail for New Mexico tomorrow
The Fame Hose Fire Company now
uses two of Sergeant Howgate's patent
ed harness stretchers.
"A pile driver is repairing the
wharf near the entrance to the dry
dock at the Harlan and Hollingsworth
shipyard.
There was a meeting Of the Union
Observation-Disclosures Committee last
evening, but the business transacted
was purely routine in character
Representative David X Donald
son to-day sold his personal property
at his residence in Christiana.
To the tune Of Hot Time in the
Old Town Tonight" J. II. Mehaffey
and ID. p. Barnard Jr., were initiated
into the mysteries of the Mask and
Wig Club of the Young Mems RePu5ii-
can Club last evening.
Work is progressing rapidly on
George Goulds yacht. Niagara, at Har-
Ian and Hollingsworth's shipyard.
The Christmas entertainment OF
! ! Wesley M. Il. Church will be held on
Thursday evening, December 80.
, There was an effort made on ths
= part Of some of the prisoners in New
G Castle jail to get up a rattle with Z
: watch as the prize, but the sheriff dis
( covered it and put a stop to the move.
. ment
Letters of administration upon The
estate of the late William II. Houston
? Of st. Georges hundred have beer
e granted TO the widow, Mrs. S. E. Hous
p ton and ]. Frank Eliason by Register
D Of Wills Crossan.
e s25. Good, satisfactory piano. suit
beginner Will allow same amount In
Evening journal., 1897-12-21
A HOLIDAY APPEARANCE.

The market for the sale of Christmas
trees is now fairly on, and Fourth
street from French to Tatnall has the
appearance of a veritable forest. Holly,
mistletoe, laurel and other Christmas
greens are in abundance everywhere,
ard the stores along Market street have
assumed a holiday appearance. The
best variety Of trees were selling this
morning at prices ranging from 81 to
50
Evening journal., 1897-12-21
wARRFN CIluR,s suPpER.

The members Of the champion War
ren football team and few invited
guests will sit down to a fine supper
this evening at No. S02 Market street.
Covers will be laid for about thirty
persons, and a rare time is in store for
those who will be fortunate enough to
be in attendance.
Evening journal., 1897-12-21
THE OPENING DELAYED.

On account of unavoidable delay in
completing the painting and appoint
ments at Association Hall the building
will not be formally opened on Decem-
Der go Next Sunday Rev. ]. ]. Todd,
of the Reformed Church of the Cove
natn, will deliver an address appro-
pirate to Christmas, and on the Sunday
following Todd b. Hail. the detectiVe
evangelist, Of Baltimore, Will denver
one of his powerful addresses.
Evening journal., 1897-12-21
READY FOR DISTRIBUTION.

The Evening Journal has received
from Grand Secretary Isaac w. Hal
lam, a copy in pamphlet form, of the
journal of the proceedings of the
Grand Lodge of Delaware, /. o. o. f.
Five pages of it are printed memorials
of deceased past grand masters.
Evening journal., 1897-12-21
A FEW RARE BARGAINS FOR THE
HOLIDAYS.

Little Gents Lace, sizes to 1879, at
81 and SIPS; Boys Lace, sizes II to 5lA,
at 81 and S1.25; Mems Dress Shoes, ali
styles, $125 and SL50. Our line of
Ladies' Lace and Button Shoes ct $l25
and s1.5O cannot be equaled elsewhere.
NJ MONAGHAN,
S. w. Cor. 4th and Madison Sts.
We rive gtamDs
Evening journal., 1897-12-21
HUSBANDS BUYS A FARM.

J. jackson Peirce has sold farm be-
longing to Dr. Jacob Derrickson, 10
William A. Husbands, for $1,000. IL
contains seventy-eight acres, and stu
ated in Brandywine hundred, being one
of the finest farms in that section OF
the country.
Evening journal., 1897-12-21
THE FRIENpsHIPIs BIRTHDAY.

The Friendship Fire Company will
be 122 years old tomorrow. The COM
pany was organized on December p,
1775, and it possesses a perpetual char
ter. Only two other Institutions have
perpetual charters, namely, the Re
lance Fire Company and the Bank Of
Delaware, at Sixth and Market strests.
Evening journal., 1897-12-21
WORK ON THE ALBEMARLE.

The steamboat Albemarle, of the
Old Dominion Line, is on the marine
railway at the EnOch Moore and Sons
Company's works. The Albemarle will
be heightened thirty feet She was
originally built by the Enoch Moore
and Sons Company.
Evening journal., 1897-12-21
CLAss OF SEVENTY FINISHED.

The drawing term for 1897 of the In
stitute Drafting School closed last
night after a successful season. The
course concluded with seventy young
men and their drawings displayed apt
ness. e. b. Sadtler, Frederick H, Rob
inson and Thomas Cornbrooks were in
cfrncfnrs
Evening journal., 1897-12-21
.COLD WEATHER sTOPs WORK.

The Street and Sewer Department
has stopped work on Pennsylvania ave
nue., as the cold has frozen the bed Of
the street and workmen found digging
impossible. AS soon as the weather
permits the work will go on. AS the
grading progresses workmen will ma
cadamize the street.
Evening journal., 1897-12-21
CONDITION Is IMPROVING.

The many friends of Mr.. and Mrs.
Harvey r. Booker will be glad to hear
that their 18-moDths'-o daughter,
Mildred, who was stricken with diph-
iberia a few days ago. is on the road
to recovery. Dr. Lukens is the at
tending physician.
Evening journal., 1897-12-21
WILLARD F. DAVIS,
9 East Second st.

INDICATED Gloves for Ladies and
Gentlemen, at j. B. Wards, Cos Market
street, second floor.
SEWING MACH1NES.-1s.5 TO $500 fol
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,.
NJ 100 West Seventh street
Evening journal., 1897-12-21
CI,UB Rags

In all varieties, at No. 4 East Fourth
street. a beauty for Sl.25. Dure a.
Townsend. We give trading coupons.
Evening journal., 1897-12-21

We make a speciality Of Infants High
Counter Shoes. lace and button. at 75c.
NJ. MONAGHAN,
S. w. Cor. 4th and Madison SITS.
We give stamps.
Evening journal., 1897-12-21

OFFICE 7TH AND KING. PHONE 545
II. T. Sergeant, dealer in Coal an
Wood. Large Pea CCal for family use
Hickory Wood for open CRATES.
Evening journal., 1897-12-21
BUSINESS CARDS.
ALL READY.
GIFTS FOR THE HOLIDAYS.

We are ready when you are. We
have planned for months to make our
store and stock ideal ones and believe
we have to-day the best jewelry store
in the city. We are satisfied with moth
ing less. Diamonds and precious gems
gold and silverware in vast assort-
ment.
Evening journal., 1897-12-21
no DISCOVER THE REASON.

Deputy Coroner Chandler will hold
an inquest this afternoon on the body
Of John ]. Cooper, who was killed on
Thursday last by the explosion Of the
acetylene plant in the basement of the
Federal building.
Evening journal., 1897-12-21
For SALE.

FOR SALE.-Rare chance to buy q
good Christmas present Dearborn's, $40
and 500 Market street. are Offering their
fine stock at lower prices and easier
terms than any store in Wilmington or
Philadelphia.
Evening journal., 1897-12-21
ALKALINE OFF THE RAILWAY.

The l1ryolite bark Alkaline, which
has been on the marine railway at the
Jackson and Sharp Company, has been
taken off, repairs to her having been
completed. The Fluorine, of the same,
feet, will likely replace her on the
railway.
Evening journal., 1897-12-21
sTRUCK by AN IRON ARM.

Robert Hilles, employed at the Dia-
mond State Iron Works, had a narrow
escape from death yesterday. He was
at work at a machine when it struck a
companion, forcing him against Hilles.
He was struck by a rapidly revolving
iron arm, but was knocked out OF
harms way. DR.. II. w. Bryan dressed
his hands, which were badly cut.
Evening journal., 1897-12-21
' WANTED.

WANTED.-I.adies and gentlemen
Join n private dancing class. Also stag
dancing taught. My pupils are making 80
per week. Call or address, Prof. WilliaI
Scarlett 623 Madison street
Evening journal., 1897-12-21

S25. Good satisfactory piano, suit
beginner. Will allow same amount in
exchange should you at any time want
new one Call and see il. Dearborn's.
500 and 822 Market street.
Evening journal., 1897-12-21

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
Druggists refund money If 1t falls. 25c.
Evening journal., 1897-12-21
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIEs.

FOR SALE.-Licensed saloon property,
16 East Front street. Apply TO John Nc
Ney.
Evening journal., 1897-12-21

FREE PANELS, SLEDs, sLEDs,
With one pound baking powder. Grand
Union Tea Co., 600 King
Evening journal., 1897-12-21
60 no THE "BAINK .

No. z East Fourth street, for fine lunch
daily 10 to ! mornings;7 to 70 evenings.
Lunch tonight. clam-nitters, fish cakes
and vegetable soup. j. w. Wagner.
Pianos and Organs at prices In which
we defy competition, at Dearborn's,
500 and S22 Market street.
Evening journal., 1897-12-21

SLEDSi SLEDSi sLEDSi SLEDSi
With one pound baking powder Grand
Union Tea Co., 609 King.
Evening journal., 1897-12-21

Pianos from $40 upwards at Dear
born's, 500 and S22 Market street.
Evening journal., 1897-12-21

Ludwig Pianos, from $3.50 upwards
at Dearborn's, $40 and S22 Market
street.
Evening journal., 1897-12-21

Our Mems Box-Calf, Russia and
Enamel Hand-seWed Shoes at SO are
unequaled. NJ. MONAGHAN,
S. w. Cor 4th and Madison SITS.
We give trading stamps.
Evening journal., 1897-12-21
MRs. HuMPHREY,s BURIAL.

The remains of the late Mrs. Susan
Humphreys will be inferred in Will
mington and Brandywine Cemetery to-
morrow morning at II O'Clock. Her
brother, e. Frank Sharpley, of Union
National Bank was not even aware Of
her serious illness until he reached this
city on Sunday morning and was told
that she was dead.
Evening journal., 1897-12-21

For fine engraved glassware go to
No. 204 Market street. Finest stock in
the city. All engraving done on the
premises.