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Evening journal., 1897-06-24
T.oauese Cruiser A. san Francisco

San Francisco. June 24.-The Japa-
nese cruiser IIiyie, now used as a train
ing ship, has arrived here and will re-
main in port several weeks before sail
ing for Honolulu. The vessel was re-
ceived with the customary salutes.
Evening journal., 1897-06-24

A farm hand who was known only
by the name Of ~Tom and who re-
Gently came from Brooklyn. n. Y, TO
Bridgeville, dropped dead there yester-
day morning Of heart disease.
Evening journal., 1897-06-24
Attachment Against a Cycle Company.

New York. June 24.--Another attach
ment has been received against the
Worcester Cycle company in favor OF
j. Jossph Bennett for s21.s25. balance
due ga a note dated April g.
Evening journal., 1897-06-24

The Greater Wilmington Printing
and Publishing Company, southwest
corner Of Fourth and Shipley streets, "a
prepared to do printing OF every de
Bcription quickly and efficiently, -
Evening journal., 1897-06-24
The presIdent nm IL. d.

Cleveland. June 24-The trustees OF
Western Reserve university have con-
ferred the degree Of IL. ID. upon Presi-
dent Mckinley and Judge Samuel T..
Williamson Of this city.
Evening journal., 1897-06-24
HOSE CART sMAsHED.

The Liberty hose wagon, while re-
spending to an alarm Of fire early We'd
neSday morning, caused by an explo-
sion of a gasoline stove at No. 1101
Evening journal., 1897-06-24
Weather Predictions.
Neu YnrI. nInri.nt..

Fair. followed by occasional showers.
slightly warmer; southerly winds.
Evening journal., 1897-06-24

Brandywine street, was badly damaged
The apparatus is out of service.
Evening journal., 1897-06-24

sheriff Finn has posted bills for
fifteen sales.
Evening journal., 1897-01-15
WILMlEGTONIAKS At THE BANQUET.

FEAST OF MOROCCO MANUFAC-
TURERS IN PHILADELPHIA
WE'LL ATTENDED FROM WILL
MINGTON.
The semi-annual meeting Of the Ma
tional Association of Morocco Manu-
tacturers was held at the Hotel STRAIT
lord, Philadelphia. yesterday. About
100 members We're present. including
delegates from various states.
The Wilmington. manufacturers pres-
ent We're: General J. Parke Postles.
James S. Dobb. w. r. Mitchell. Frank
Thomas, William A. Barr. Charles
Baird, w. j. McClary, Alfred Steven
son, Charles Jones, Peter ] Ford
George w. Chambers, William Tadman
James Hickman and Arthur w. Car
rett.
Az the business session a number of
matters were considered relating To the
morocco leather industry, which con
slsts OF preparing goat skins for the
shoe trade and for other purposes.
A member of the association said
that 30 per cent. of the leather used for
the 'uppers' Of womens and children's
shoes is made from goat skins. Not
many years ago nearly all the leather
used for this purpose was imported
from France. OF late years. however
American manufacturers have i'm
proved the processes so greatly that
they not only provide all the morocco
leather needed in this country. but thew
are beginning to export to Europe.
Late in the afternoon the members
met at dinner in the banquet hall of
the hotel, which was decorated with
glazed kid skins and every variety of
finished leather produced in the indus
try.
President Henry Burk, of Philadel-
phia, presided, and about $50 were
present, including a number Of guests
Among the latter were Mayor War
wick President George S. Lott. of the
Shoe and Leather Exchange: Director
Frank NJ. Ritter, John X. Cunning Presi-
dent John r. Evans, Of the Philadel-
phia association; DR.. William p. VIII
son, Richard Young, Of New York:
Marcus Beebe, Of Boston; Robert II
Foerderer, Secretary Howard l.. Town
send, of the Shoe and Leather Ex-
change, and w. A. Lippincott.
Evening journal., 1897-01-15
WILMINGTON BIRDS LOST.

THEY WON ONLY TWO OF TIE
TWELVE BATTLES IN THE BIG
MAIN.
About 100 Wilmington sporting men
with light hearts and heavy pockets
went 10 Highlandtown, Md. last night
to q cooking main between Wilminston
ana Washington birds. This morning
about II o'clock the same crowd re-
turned to Wilmington with heht
pockets and heavy hearts.
The main was to have Consisted of
fifteen fights for SlOO a side ana S25 on
each fight. Only twelve fights took
place, however.
All OF the Delaware birds were the
proverbial blue hens chickens. but
only two of them out of the twelve
fought won their battles.
AS usual, each follower df the snort
had different reason to assign for the
Wilmington birds LOSING One was
thatthehandlers had toll changed three
times. An Allentown (Pt) man ham
died the birds in the first six fights and
lost all of them. The segenth fight a
new handler was put inland the VIII
mington bird won. Tie main con-
cluded early this morning.
A great deal of money was lest on
the battle.
Evening journal., 1897-01-15
ADDICKS AND SOMEBODY.
QUOTED AS SAYING IN WASHING
TON THAT DELAWARE WOULD
ELECT HIM AND ANOTHER.

A dispatch from Washington TO-DAY
says that J. Edward Addicks the Della
ware Republican leader who is fighting
Ior seat in the u. S. Senate. was n
busy man around the capitol building
yesterday. He spent some time in con-
ference with Senator Quay and after
wards called On several other Republi-
can senators. When asked what would
be the outcome of the action of the
Two Legislatures in his state Mr.. Ad-
dicks replied:
why, there will simply be two SEN
atOrs sent down here from Delaware
TO the next session Of Congress. and
the Senate viii have to decide he
tween them. don't know who the
other VIII be, but / will be one of
Them. hope and believe that the SEN
ate VIII decide that the Legislature
which elected me was the legitimate
one, but even if it does not | viii sue
ceed in placing before the ewes of fine
people of this country the corrlption
which was rampant in the recent Della
ware election and which operafed
against me. Ny political opponents
nave simply counted cut those right
fuily elected members of the Legisla-
ture who were pledged to me and sub
stituted their own hirelings. / claim
that If the members of the LEGISLATURE
were seated as elected / would have
majority Of the votes"
VIII there be any action further
than your election as senator taken by
the second Legislature?"
Il have nothing further to say" re-
plled Mr.. Addicks. "At present / am
interested solely in the election and
am busying myself with nothing else.
Evening journal., 1897-01-15
RECONSIDERED THE VOTE.
SINKING FUND COMMISSIONERS
TAKEN INTO THE COMBINATION
FOR ISSUING BONDS.

At the session of the City Council
last night the monthly report of the
chiet engineer Of the Fire Department
was received and ordered filed.
ApeutiOn was received from the Wecca-
coe Fire Company asking for the as
slstance OF Council in getting a bill
passed at the present Legislature for
the purchase Of a chemical fire engine
The petition was accompanied by some
reasons why the engine was necessary.
it was stated that the western portion
or the city is entitled TO the same pro-
lection as the eastern part, and as the
washington chemical has been of so
much assistance In eXtinguishing fires
50 would another be- The petition was
referred to the Fire and Law Commit.
tees.
The annual report Of the chief engi-
neer cf the city was received and re-
lerred TO the Printing Committee. with
instructions that 100 copies be printed
Chiei Wilson in the report suggested
that some steps should be taken to as
sist the Street and Sewer Department
TO abolish the grade crossing at Penn
sylvania avenue and Union street, II.
also commented on the improvements
made in the Eighth street park and rec
commended that others be made
Mr.. McNulty stated that since the or
dinance which was voted upon at the
lest meeting some objection had been
made TO 1t, and as At had not vet be-
come law. he moved that the vote be
roconsidered. The motion prevailed
and he then moved that the words
and the Sinking Fund Commission
ers are be inserted In the lines three
ana nine of the first section. and that
IN section two, the changes Of Febru-
ary to April and August to October be
made. Both amendments were adopt-
ed, as was also a motion to strike ont
section four of the ordinance. The first
amendment places the size. 900 in bonds
10 be issued in the hands of the Sink
ing Fund Commissioners in coniunc-
uon with Council and the mayor. The
second amendment delays the payment
OF interest for two months. The fourth
section provided for the creation of n
special sinking fund.
The city treasurer reported the hal
ance in the Union National Bank to the
account OF current expenses to be sS5.-
326.fo; special park fund. S42 ,263. SO: in
each OF the depository banks. S11 600
He reported receiving the following
amounts; From Eugene NJ. Savers. |
$500; Edmund Mitchell, Jr.. 81 500:
chief Engineer Wilson, 50; Isaac c. |
Pyle, S14214.
Evening journal., 1897-01-15
A SUICIDE ON THE HOWARD.
THE NEW WILNINGTON-BUILT
BOAT THE SCENE OF A SHOCK
ING TRAGEDY.

IhE NEW WILMINGTON-BU IT
BOAT THE SCENE OF A SHOCK
ING TRAGEDY.
A dispatch from Boston says: Cap
tain John c. Taylor, of the steamship
Howard, of the Merchants and Miners
transportation Company. committed
suicide while at sea last night by shoot
ing himself.
The Howard left here yesterday.
bound for Norfolk and Baltimore. and
returned to her dock to-day with her
flag at half-mast. Then it was that the
story Of the shooting was learned.
There were fifteen passengers on board,
and one of these says that Captain Tay-
Tor had just entered his room when the
report of revolver was heard. Sew
eral officers and passengers hastened
to the captains room and found that
he had shCt himself through the head.
He expired in a few minutes.
Captain Taylor was about 55 years
old, and had been connected with the
Merchants and Miners Transportation
company for about thirty years. He
leaves wife and married daughter.
who reside in Roxbury, Mass
Captain Taylor is supposed to have
taken his life rather than face a board
OF investigation which was to have
met on January Is to inquire into the
sinking of the tug Job T. Wilson by the
Howard, on the morning of January 6.
Two lives were lost by the accident.
and this fact seemed to continually
prey on Captain Taylor's mind.
Evening journal., 1897-01-15
MR.. o'C0NNOR LOOKED on

Harry O'Connor living at Silver
brook, was held up by four armed
chicken thieves last night A noise in
the yard attracted Mr.. O'Connor's at
tention, and he went out to investigate.
Just as he reached the yard he saw
Tour men leaving the hen coop, carry
ing TWO bags. O'ConnOr called for the
men 70 stop, and gave chase. One of
the thieves pulled pistol and com
manded him 20 halt, which he did. The
thieves then escaped. Mr.. O'Connor re-
ports the loss of nine hens.
Evening journal., 1897-01-15
INSTALLATION oF oFFIcEns

CyTus Temple, ladies' of the Golden
Eagle. has elected its officers for tbe
ensuing year and Past Grand Chief
Garrett s. Smith last night in
stalled the following: Past templar.
Mis. Amelia French; noble templar.
Mrs. hebecca Mclean; vice templar.
Mrs. Rachel Laws; prophecies, Miss
Louisa Short; priestess, Miss Laura
ParVisi guard of records, Mrs. Jane
brice; guard of finance. Anna Spear;
guard Of exchequer, Mrs. Anna Pos
Ties; inside guard, Mrs. Josie Orr; out
side guard, Mrs. Lydia Clifford. Mrs.
IDA Hill and Mrs. Sallie Wilson were
elected G. M. and NJ. c., respectively
Refreshments were served after the in
stallatlon and several speeches were
made.
Evening journal., 1897-01-15
LOCAL NEWS NOTES.

a p, w & B. shifting engine Jump
ed the track yesterday at West street
crossing end tore up the planking be-
tween the rails fer some distance.
Constable Smith this morning sold
the saw mill OF the Key Stone Lumber
company, near Centreville, TO John
Petitdemange.
The Pullman Palace Car Company
shipped the new car Valkyrie' TO Co
lumbia, S. c., yesterday, and the car
Shanawa to Richmond.
The coast" has had fewer
"drunks' in the last week than for
some months past.
Evening journal., 1897-01-15
PRESIDENT FOR TWENTY-FIVE YEARS.
HENRY G. BANNING COMPLETES
A QUARTER OF A CENTURY AT
DELAWARE BANK.

The newly-elected directors of the
National Bank Of Delaware, at Sixth
and Market streets, held their first
meeting this morning. They are Henry
G. Banning, w. w. Pusey, Richard p,
Gibbons, J. H. Hoffecker, Jr., Francis
H. Hoffecker, Edward Andrews and
Frederic Pyle.
II. G. Banning was reelected presi-
dent for the twenty-ffth consecutive
year. Mr.. Banning had been a direc-
tor Of the bank for several years prior
to 1872, when he was first elected. Ed
ward Andrews was chosen secretary
The other officers of the bank are:
Henry Baird, cashier; E. w. Smith,
teller and notary public; j. w. Ban
ming, discount clerk.
Evening journal., 1897-01-15
CATHOLIC BENEVOLENT LEGION
HAS AN ANNUAL INSTALLATION
OF OFFICERS, MUSICALE AND
ADDRESS.

--AHf -A-f AAANAN AL lNk1 "A IlIA
OF OFFICERS, MUSICALE AND
ADDRESS.
Over 200 members Of the Catholic
Benevolent Legion were present at the
annual installation Of the officers OF
the order in its rooms at Seventh and
Market streets last night. The new
oticers are: President, Daniel w
Lynch; vice-president, James S. Kane:
secretary, John f. Donahue; treasurer.
Daniel W. Mullin; collector. NJ. A.
Riley; orator, Michael II. Donahue.
marshal James c. Perry; guard. Mar
tin Thornton; trustees, Frank p. Cum
mertcrd, Daniel 7. Kilroy and Charles
B. Dougherty.
In conjunction with the installation
was musical program, in which Alex
ander j. Butler, William f. McNultv.
John j. Gilbride. Mark A. Shaw and
Herman a. Gossen took part. Rev. NJ.
X. Fallen made an address. On Feb
ruary II the order will celebrate its
tenth anniversary.
Evening journal., 1897-01-15
FUNERAL on HENRY y cRIpprN

The funeral CT Henry J. Crippen. who
died in Philpdtl lphia on Tues.iav. tool.
place from the residence Of his bro
ther in this city this morning. The
body arrived here at 1906 o'clock over
the p, w. & b. railroad. The funeral
was verify largely attended. as Mr.. Grip
pen was well-known and popular while
in this city. The pall-bearers were
Judge J. Frank Ball, Thomas ]. Bowen.
Jr., Francis II. Hoffecker. John CRAIG.
Edwin A. Read and Charles ]. Cam
eron. lnterment was in Wilmington
and Brandywine Cemetery.
Evening journal., 1897-01-15
THE MILITIA CALLED OUT.
oRDS2ED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE
INAUGURATION.

NATIONAL GUARDSMEN WILL BE
CARRIED TO DOVER ON SPECIAL
TRAINS TO HEAD THE INAU-
GURAL PARADE.
Nearly every National Guardsman of
the state, and particularly the officers
and commandants, are busying them
selves to-day arranging for a march in
dress parade at the head of the inau-
gural parade at Dover next Tuesday
Buttons must be FURNISHED, suits rub
Ded up and pressed. guns cleaned and
scores Of little details arranged.
Ihe guard will turn out in full force.
more than ever anxious to make a cred
liable showing at this time because
they have good grounds for expectine
some legislative consideration during
the present session. The men regret
somewhat that they must 20 in heavy
marching order. as the overcoats now
IN use are scarcely in keeping with the
nne tull dress uniforms.
Ihe Following legal notice has been
given all soldiers:
State of Delaware.
Adjutant Generals Office.
Wilmington, Del, Jan. 13, 1897.
General Order No. CO.
l. The National Guards of the stata
VIII participate in the inaugural cere-
monies OF Governor-elect Ebe w. Tun-
nell
ii. Colonel I. P. Wiekersham com
manding, with Lieutenant Colonel A.
ID. Chaytor. will proceed to Dover and
arrange all details.
III. Transportation will be furnish
ed at such time and place which will
hereafter be made known.
BY order Of the governor.
GARRETT J. HART.
Adjutant General.
Onicial: G. Parke Postles, Assistant
Adjutant General.
Evening journal., 1897-01-15
FOR MR.. MOORE's BEDSTnE

Charles c. Moore. who was stricken
VITA pneumonia while purchasing
goods in New York city, is reported to
De no better to-day at his quarters, in
broadway Central Hotel. Two physi-
clans and trained nurse are still in
attendance Mrs. Joseph X Adams
and Mrs Moore left for New York at
iz-lo TINS afternoon to remain at the
bedside OF the suffering man until his
condition improves.
Evening journal., 1897-01-15
ANOTHER JANUARY MARRIAGE.

Cards have been received in this city
announcing the marriage OF Miss Nj.
Bessie Fleming, of Hillsboro. Nd, TO
Roswell j. Bowen, Of this city. The
ceremony win take place at Hillsboro
on Wednesday. January 81. Miss Flem-
ing is quite well-known in Wilmington,
having been assistant teacher in the
commercial department OF Goldey Col
lege.
Evening journal., 1897-01-15
"A. .U.w. DEGREE sTAFF ATWoRKl

a. o. Z. W. DEGREE STAFF ATWORK
Grand Master Heinel and staff, of the
Ancient Order OF United Workmen. for
the jurisdiction Of Delaware went to
Rising Sun last night and installed the
officers Of Columbia Lodge as follows
Past master workman. John Lynch;
master workman, Edwin Ainsworth; I;
foreman, John McKenna; overseer, Ed
ward McGittigen; guide, James T.
Riley; financier, N. T. Bell; receiver,
John F. Mclaughlin; recorder, e. c.
Cause; inside watchman. John Kelley;
outside watchman, Daniel Bowen.
Evening journal., 1897-01-15
INSURANCE MEN rINE To-NIGHr

Superintendent William II. Joyce Will
banquet his entire fdd staff of life in
surance men, togethg with number
of guests, sixty in al, at the CLAYTON
House tonight There Will be an orr
GERS reception at $50 and the dinner
VIII begin promptly at o'clock. Mr..
joyce viii act as chairman and the
speakers will incluge the special guests
from Baltimore ard Washington, Dep
uty Attorney-GenAral Peter L. Cooper.
l., B. Morrow, p. M. Hopes and
others.
Evening journal., 1897-01-15
TO INSTALL VALLEY LODGE
CHIEFS

This is Grand Master Workman
Charles Heinels busy time among the
A. 0. U. w. lodges. He has been trav-
cling nearly all this month. On Mon
day night he is due at Hockessin, with
his entire staff, to install the new ofTi-
GERS of Valley Lodge, No 13.
Evening journal., 1897-01-15
State Of Delaware,

State Of Delaware.
Adjutant Generals Office.
Wilmington, Del, Jan. 13, 1897.
Special order No. 10.
l. The general stah viii assemble at
the Richardson House, Dover, Della
ware, on Tuesday, the 18th instant. at
lO.45 O'Clock a. m, to take part in the
inaugural ceremonies of Governor-elect
Ebe W. Tunnel.
ii. run dress uniform viii be worn
III. Promptness on this occasion is
requested of each officer.
BY order of the governor.
GARRETT j. HART.
Adjutant General.
Ohicial: G. Parke Postles, Assistant
Adjutant General.
Evening journal., 1897-01-15
p. o. S. A. ENTERTAINMENT

An enjoyable musical and literary
entertainment was given. by Washing
ton Camp, p. o. S. A., in Odd Fellows
Hall, lest night. National Secretary r.
4. $500. Of Philadelphia, was present
t-l ---1e an address.
Evening journal., 1897-01-15
ENTERING SCHOOL,

The Friends School will receive new
pupils at any time. Kindergarten and
primary pupils receivespeciala attention.
Evening journal., 1897-01-15

The auction sale of pictures. mirrors.
etc, at 615 King street viii continue to-
night and all day Saturday. George
Drake, auctioneer.
Evening journal., 1897-01-15
NOTICES

M o.
NOTICE.-THE COUNTY ASSESS
ment is now completed and NAV he seen
at the following places:
FIRST district-First ward. James Har-
klns cigar store. No 215 West Fonrth
street. Second ward, Michael Gillespie's
cigar store, No. 602 East Third street
Eourth f ward Joseph Crosss barber shop.
fourth and Lombard streets Eighth
ward Charles e. Taylor's cigar Store
Sixth and Lombard streets
~ Secgnu dlstrlct-Third ward. New York
lea store, northeast corner Fourth and
monroe streets. Fifth ward Nancy
Gulgiey saloon No. $40 Madison street
dssnth ward, Margaret Harkins saloon
fleasant and jackson streets Eleventh
ward, Robert Cottingham's saloon No
80 MARYLAND avenue Twelfth Xvnrd
Ihilip X. Shea's saloon. Fourth and scott
Third distrct-sixth ward. william II
LLOYD grocery store, No. 7O5 King street
seventh ward, William B. Smith. Jr's
grocery store, northwest corner Delaware
avenue and Jefferson street Ninth ward
Joseph j. Rigby's cigar store. No 20OO
Market street
The assessors will be in session at t,a
Court House Levy Court ROOM on Janu-
airy 26' q, y. p and 30, for the purpose of
making any corrections and placing any
name on the assessment list that may
have been omitted.
J. d. MCCOY.
First District.
JAMES +. EARLY.
Second District.
CHARLES WliANN.
Ihlfd District.
rOT on is hereby given That the under
signed will apply 70 ths lie .islature st its
~ xt tession, for ssdivorcs flon her husband,
GsoIge Cole LEN N. COLI.
Wilmington. Del. Jan % se7
NOTICE is hereby given that the un-
dersigned will apply to the Legislature
at its next session for a divorce from her
husband. w. Dennis Redmond.
SALLIE h. REDMOND.
Wilmington, Del. Jan. 15 1897
NOTICE is hereby given that the un-
derslgned Will apply to the Legislature
at its next session, for a divorce from
her husband Walter w. Blackburn.
JENNIE BLACKBURN.
Wilmington, Del, December 23 1896.
NOTICE is hereby given that the un-
dersigned will apply to the Legislature
at It's next session, for a divorce from
her husband, William ]. Till.
MABEL o. TILL.
Wilmington, Del, Dec. II. 1896.
LADIESl Chlchester'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 mail At
druggists. Chichester Chemical Co..
Philadelphia.
Evening journal., 1897-01-15
PROPOSALS.

WANTED.-Sealed proposals for light
ing the jail at New Castle by the wear.
same Will be received until January is.
1SL Address HENRY Al WHITE
Chairman, State Road, Del.
Evening journal., 1897-01-15
WE ARE HEADQUARTERS

WE ARE HEADQUARTERS
for the choicest Butter and Cheese
GhOlce Creamery Butter zoe. lb
Extra Choice Creamery Butter, 22c. h.
Elnest Creamery Print. 25c To-
Fun Cream Cheese, 12I2c. 10.
II you have been dissatisfied in any xyav
IN Butter and Cheese, we ask you TO buv
OF us. We guarantee satisfaction.
HUTCHINSON'S Sixth and King streets.
All goods promptly delivered.
Evening journal., 1897-01-15
WANTED.

WANTED-students to learn Bookkeep-
lng; ShorthatnId, Typewriting, Banking.
Arithmetlc' Writing, Spelling Quick Fig
uurlng, 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. Cal or write.
Evening journal., 1897-01-15

Morris & Co., Electricians and electro
platers, No. IL East Eighth street.
Evening journal., 1897-01-15
HELP WANTED

- AGENTS wanted for our Mouse in tho
trap puzzle. It's good one Send i0c.
tsllNsrl for sample and terms Rov ga
I. ). Novelty Co. S6 N. Broad street.
RELIABLE man tohandle asrts for taia-
phone tablet and specialties. Paws 81 600
year Enc tp.Victory Mfg Co, Cleveland %
Evening journal., 1897-01-15

Larer-145 p. m.-The Constitutional
Convention adopted the section provid-
ing penalties for bribery at elections
with amendments. The Committee on
judiciary heard the members of the
bar this afternoon on the composition
Of bench. The convention adjourned
until Monday.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1897-04-30

| The pursuit of
money tempts many a
man to neglect his
health, with the result
that he soon loses both
money and health. and
finds himself doomed
to an untimely death.