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Evening journal., 1897-12-27
A BIG CONTRACTOR DEAD
PNEUMONIA KILLS ALBERT w.
LANKFORD, OF SALISBURY, MD.

Salisbury, Md. Dec. 27.-Albert w.
Lankford died at his residence on Will
liam street, Salisbury, at $3.50 yesterday
afternoon, of pneumonia. Mr.. LankfOrd
was one of the most prominent con-
tractors on the Peninsula. He was a
native of Somerset county, but after
the great fire of 1886 moved to Sails
bury and secured the contracts to build
a great many OF our largest buildings.
He also built the new Court House,
JAIL water works and bank buildings
at Snow Hill, the bank at Delmar,
Princess Anne and Upper Marlborough,
and the new Court House at Denton.
Mr.. LankfOrd was an elder of the Pres
byterian Church, superintendent OF the
Sunday school, director of the Slem-
ons-Iankford Brick Company, stock
holder of the Farmers and Merchants
Bank member of the City Council and
was connected with other Institutions
of Salisbury.
He leaves a widow, the daughter of
the late Harvey Vincent, and four
small children. His mother, one bro
ther and sister reside here, another
brother in California, and w. o. Lank-
ford, of Princess Anne, is his brother.
Evening journal., 1897-12-27
BISHOP COLEMARS GREETING.

ENCOURAGING WORK AND
CHRISTMAS-TIDE OUTLOOK IN
THE EPISCOPAL DIOCESE OF
Bishop Coleman, in his letter to the
Delaware Churchman, says:
The possession Of rectOries is such a
distinct addition to the capacities Of
our parishes, that l cannot but hope
ere long every parish may rejoice in
this possession. The laymen who spoke
at Georgetown on Saturday evening
showed a very distinct appreciation of
the advantages which accrue in this re-
spect. We have but four or five par
ishes in the diocese without rectories,
two of them being in the city of Will
mington. l trust that before long we
shall have none.
81 was glad also to have the privi-
lede of instituting the new rector at
Georgetown, amid so many evidences
Of goodwill and cooperation on the
part of his people. The Institution Of
fee Is one of such significance and inn
pressiveness that cannot but regret
that it is o infrequently used.
II beg to add my own thanks to
those already expressed by the mana
gers of st. Michaels Day Nursery and
of st. Michael's Hospital for Babies to
all-both parishes and individuals
for their generous contributions, both
in money and provisions, to these
worthy and needy institutions. They
were very great help, and, coming as
they did, so generally from the dio-
cese, they were very encouraging tC
those who are trying to make this
work more and more worthy of uni
versal confidence.
should any-and l think there viii
be some such good people-desire tC
send any donations at Christmas time
they will be very acceptable. Let then
be directed to No. 208 Washington
street, Wilmington
Il earnestly commend to all the spe
cial object Of the offertories on Christ
mas Day, viz, what is popularly known
as the Disabled Clergy Fund of the dio
cese. From the income of this fund
/ appropriations are made to sick an,
disabled clergymen, and to widows ant
orphans OF clergymen. There are bu
few objects that can as effectually ap
peal to our real charity. The fund nov
amounts to $1,000. We want $43, ,OOO
more to bring it to its proper dimen
sions. Every dollar given to the funt
is, unless otherwise specified, added I,
the capital. Who does not want Il
give at least a dollar annually?
ITO one and all throughout the dio
cese l wish, with all my heart, a happ,
Christmas and New Year.
LEIGHTON COLEMAN"
Evening journal., 1897-12-27
DIED.

BAIRD.-In this city, on December %,
1897, DR.. Charles e. Baird, aged 33
years.
JANVIER.-At her residence, at Della
ware City, on December 25, 1897, at
3 o'clock p. m, Sarah G.. Janvier, in
the 73d year of her age.
Relatives and friends are invited to
her funeral, from her late residence, on
Tuesday, December 2S, at 1>o'clock p.
m. Interment Presbyterian Cemetery,
New Castle.
BRIDE.-Suddenly at Stanton, Del
on December "a, 1897 T. Wesley Nc
Bride, aged 81 years, and his wife
Jennie E. Mcbride, aged 80 years.
M'DOWELL.-In this city, on Decem-
Der 21, Rose V. Mcdowell.
SHUSTER.-Cn December %, 1897
Samuel Shuster, in his S7th year.
JANVIER.-At her residence, at Della
ware City, on December 25, 1897, at
O'Clock p. m. Sarah G. Janvier in the
73d year of her age
TAYLOR December 26, 1897, Rev
William w. Taylor, in his S7th year
Evening journal., 1897-12-27
LARK ENDED IN DEATH.
JOSEPH LEUTZ DIED SUDDENLY
WHILE ON A CHRISTMAS TOUF
OF THE SALOONS.

JOSEPH LEUTZ DIED SUDDENLY
WHILE ON A CHRISTMAS TOUR
OF THE SALOONS.
Joseph Leutz, a well-dressed German,
living with Albert Angerstein, at Elev-
enth and Tatnall streets, started out on
a Christmas night tour of the saloons
early last evening and landed in the
mOrgue
Leutz, who was 81 years old, was a
small man, only 5 feet inches in
height, had brown hair and mustache,
and was a nephew of Mrs. Huber, of
Second and Market streets. He was a
member Of the Bakers Union and La
Dor Lyceum, and was formerly employ
ed by Chris Ploesser, at Thirteenth and
Heald streets.
He started out to make some calls,
together with several friends, and the
treat scheme was proposed and accept
ed several times.
Leutz entered the saloon of MelchOir
Schlitter No. 300 King street. Sitting
in Schltter's place at the time was for
mer Chief Walker, of the Fire Depart
ment, quietly putting a cigar. Schlit-
ter, his wife and a hired girl by the
name of Lena, were in the place.
Leutz's friend ordered an additional
drink around and then Leutz and his
friend moved toward the door. Leutz
staggered and leaned heavily on his
friend, who led him out the door.
In a few minutes Leutz's friend re-
turned and had a hurried conversation
in German with Schlitter These two
men then went out to the alley-way
and carried in the limp body of Leutz
who had fallen on his face.
Leutz ate a hearty Christmas dinner
at O'Clock with the family of Mr. An
gerstein, and went out at o'clock, tell
ing Fritz Kah, a friend, that he was go
ing over to Thirteenth and Heald. He
had just been paid $3.50 for his work
'T will be home at 10 or IL o'clock,
said Leutz as he left Angerstein's.
The friend who was with Leutz
could not be located up to o'clock this
morning.
Officer Tucker, who was first to ar.
rive, thought the man had been drink
ing heavily and summoned the patro
wagon. There being no signs of res
piration after time he sent for DIR. NJ
j. Hughes. The physician pronounced
Leutz dead, and the body was removed
to the mOrgue.
When searched at the mOrgue Leutz
clothes contained a half-pint bottle o
Baileys rye whiskey, a red handker
chief and a watch chain.
Officer fuckers statement of tn,
mysterious case was recorded at the pO
lice station yesterday morning. Hi
death is supposed to have been caused
from the hurEed examination mad
last night, by dipsomania.
Evening journal., 1897-12-27
A SUPREME STAR ENTERTAIN.
MENT.

The New Years week bill at Mana
ger Dockstader's highly popular play
house will be more elaborate than
usual. There will be many important
star introductiOns, probably the most
notable of all these acts will be the ap-
pcarance of Miss Dora Wiley, the we'll
known lyric artist. She originally
came into great prominence two years
ago, when she starred with her own
company in that great comedy success.
"Old Jed PrOuty" This dainty vocal
ist creates a winning impression upon
the audience the instant that she steps
forth, her beautiful appearance fairly
captures the auditors, and this attrac-
tive impression is heightened by her
voice as it carols through the various
songs OF her repertoire. Miss Wiley's
engagement is limited to one week
only. Another great attraction will be
the mysterious hypnotic and miracle
work of Mons. Harry DeGray and
Nile. Josephine. These gifted artists
introduce many inexplicable mystifica-
tions that border upon the supernat-
ural. The other acts will include that
eminent comedy couple, John and Mel
lie Mccarthy, who will present their
latest success, entitled "Twenty-eight
of U.s." Gallagher and West in a pro
team coedy sketch; Bobby Emmett, the
versatile monolOgue comedian and vo-
calist; Sisters Mcneil in refined songs
and dances; Eddie Clark. a comedic
specialist, and the Tooley Comedy
Company, which will have as their
leaders the famous team of farceurs.
Mr. and Mrs. Larry TOOley. who will
appear in an original One-act comedy.
entitled Confusion" The balance OF
the cast will be in the hands of compe-
tent players. A complete production
can be looked for The usual daily
matinees will be given with special per-
iormances on New Years day.
Evening journal., 1897-12-27
MARRIED.

BUDDINGTON-TURNER--On Thurs
day, December %. by Rev. d. w.
Phelps, at the home Of the brides
parents, Rev. o. G. Buddington, pas
tor of Bethany Baptist Church, to
Ella L., daughter of Deacon Amos b.
Turner.
BIDDLE-GRAY-L week, in Paris,
at the Church of San Sauveur, ,Spercer
F. B. Biddle and Mrs. Andrew Gray,
both of Philadelphia.
WOLHERR- R-BLOOM.-At their home,
No 1920 Reed stret, on Wednesday
evening. December %, by Rev. John
ID. G. Hanna, George Wolherr and
Maggie Bloom, both of Wilmington.
Evening journal., 1897-12-27
WHEELMEE As SANTA CLAUS.
THEY DISTRIBUTED CLOTHING
AND FOOD AMONG THE NEEDY
POOR OF THE CITY.


POOR OF THE CITY.
The entertainment committee of the
Wilmington Bicycle Club made ar
rangements about a month. ago to aid
the poor Of the city on Christmas Day.
Through the committees efforts about
$500 worth of clothing, vegetables.
meats and other necessaries were col
lected at the clubhouse on Friday
night, and after making a division OF
them they were distributed among
thirty families yesterday.
Sawdon & Thomas donated about
seventy-hve pounds OF meat. and Phil
lips-rhompson & Co, 100 pounds of
buckwheat. The other articles were
donated by the members Of the club.
The goods were delivered with two
wagons, each of which made several
trips on account OF the large amount
donated.
The committee procured lists of the
needy from the different churches. and
many words of praise and thanks were
received by those who delivered the
packages.
one old woman living in McHugh's
Court burst into tears when she re-
ceived her basket, and said il certainly
was a God-send. for she would have
mad no dinner If it had not been for
them, for her husband had died a short
time ago, and she could not get work
herself. When the young man was
leaving she said Trust in the Lord
and He will provide"
One Of the young men who delievered
the packages said that all the families
visited were in destitute condition.
Evening journal., 1897-12-27
ADJUSTMENTS

THE FAIR LILLIAN'S RETURN.
The announcement that the pretty
and charming soubrette, Miss Lillian
Kennedy, will appear for one night in
her great New York farce comedy sue
cess, "The Deacon's Daughter, at the
Grand Opera House, Tuesday, Decem-
ber 2S, Will be greeted with delight by
many theatre-goers. 1t will be given
with the same cast as presented in all
the large cities, which has the endorse
ment OF the press and clergy Of the en-
tire country
Evening journal., 1897-12-27
EAGEa FOR RAPID TRANSIT.
RAILROAD OFFICIALS OF CAP
TAIN WILLARD THOMSON'S
LINE HAVE A NEW SCHEME.

A fast passenger service between
Baltimore and Ocean City, Nd, will
probably be the outcome of a confer
ence last week in Baltimore by officials
OF the Baltimore, Chesapeake and At
lantic railway and the Baltimore and
Annapolis Short Line.
1t is proposed to carry passengers by
quick train service over the short
line to Bay Ridge; thence across the
bay to Clayborne by swift ferry, thence
on a through train over the B., c. & A.
to Ocean City.
BY this plan, it is claimed, the time
to Ocean City Will be reduced from five
to three hours. John S. Wilson, presi-
dent of the company; John S. Wilson,
Jr, William Thompson, Tully Joynes,
T. Murdock and Andrew Hunter, Jr..
other officers of the company, made a
tour Of inspection Of the road last
week.
Evening journal., 1897-12-27
THE GIFT WENT AsTRAY

The mission band connected with
Rodney Street Presbyterian Church re-
Gently sent a Christmas box TO Mr.
Vigil, a missionary in New Mexico
Through some mistake the box was re-
ceived by another man OF the same
name. Il finally reached it's destina,
ton, however, minus a number of arti-
cles. A search will be made for the
missing contents.
Evening journal., 1897-12-27
HEROIC wATcHMAN WYNN.

Patrick Wynn, the Market street
crossing tender, figured in another
thrilling rescue Saturday An intoxi-
Gated man stumbled in front of an ap-
preaching passenger train and Wynn
dashed across, pushing him out of the
Jaws Of death. The locomotive almost
caught the life-saver and he declared
that il was his last rescue.
Evening journal., 1897-12-27
HORSES MAD DASH

A horse belonging 20 George Wells,
while standing at Eighth and Orange
streets, suddenly took fright for some
unknown reason and dashed down Or
ange street. A collision with an avn
ing pole suddenly checked his flight
however. The shafts Of the wagon and
parts of the harness were broken, but
the horse escaped injury.
Evening journal., 1897-12-27
DRILL AT THE ARMoRy

The following order of the Delaware
National Guard has been issued:
Cs..-..s.r 49, =
specia. Order No. 15.-Companies A,
=, r, X and Drum Corps win report to
Lieutenant-Colonel c. NJ Stevenson at
the Armory in full dress uniform on
thursday evening. December 80 1897,
lot the purpose OF battalion drill at
1i5 p. m. sharp.
Evening journal., 1897-12-27
PLANS FOR THE SYNAGOGUE.

A special meeting Of the Ads Kodish
Baron DE Hirsch Congregation was
held yesterday afternoon. The meeting
was presided over by Mr.. Greenstein
and was largely attended by prominent
lsraelites of the city. Speeches and
suggestions were made for the advance
ment OF the plans for perfecting the
synagogue and Sunday school. The
Following committee was appointed to
secure contributions to the synagogue
fund and also act as a press commit
tee: Rev. n. Rezits, S. Slesinger, Henry
Gordon, Morris Levy and Professor
Moses We'll.
Evening journal., 1897-12-27
THE LYNDsAY COURSE.

The Brown University Glee, Banjo
and Mandolin Club, "Wednesday even
ing, December %, at the Grand Opera
House. BE sure to go and hear the
finest college glee club in the country.
There will be new, attractive and up
to-date numbers on the program, as
we'll as the favorite glee music that
every one loves. Single tickets, 80, 65
and rs cents, including reserved seats.
Evening journal., 1897-12-27
AN EMOTIONAL DRAMA.

Since the days OF the 1.-TWO Orphans"
and EAST Lynne" no emotional drama
which has been presented to the Ameri-
can public reached the high standard Of
]. H. Wallicks new piece "A Guilty
Mother" AS a melo-drama IL ranks
with Lights O. London" "HoOdman
Blind" "Romany Rye" or any OF the
past favorites. Patrons OF the Grand
Opera House will have an opportunity
of seeing this big production tonight.
Evening journal., 1897-12-27
PAvING UNDER pIFFIcuLrIrs

Street and Sewer Department work
men are trying TO finish up the paving
OF square on Taylor street between
Poplar and Lombard, but they are hav-
ing hard time of II, for the sand
freezes as fast as it is leveled. The
railway company is finishing the paw
ing between the relaid tracks on East
Fourth street.
Evening journal., 1897-12-27
WILL IT BE 0 OR 90.

Two years from January 1, 1898,
business men will be confronted with a
problem trifiing but interesting. It is
the custom in this huTy-up age to
write only the last two figures of a year
as 81 Now comes the question, how
will 1900 be expressed? Probably by
"OO." College men will then speak OF
the classes, as for instance, "City Col
lege nought nOught.' "Nought" like
1t" will play big part in 19OO.-Do-
yer Index.
Evening journal., 1897-12-27
Old NM NEARLY FROzEN.

An old man named Timothy Donahoe
was found lying on Washington street
near Eleventh Saturday. II the officer
on the beat had NOT found him he
would very likely have frozen to death,
as he was almost stiff when found. He
was sent to the police station.
Evening journal., 1897-12-27
TOWNS sTRANaE EpInEM1c

Laure,, Dec. 27.-Nine boy and three
girl babies were born on Tuesday of
last week and on the following day
eight couples were married. Five more
couples have since been married and
preachers and octors are busy.
Evening journal., 1897-12-27
REV. SHORTS FIRST KISS

Rev. F. Burgette Short, pastor Of
Epworth NJ. (. Church, has announced
a lecture TO be delivered in the church
on Tuesday evening. His subject will
be The Fret Woman Loved
Evening journal., 1897-12-27
DAY AND NIGHT SESSIONS RE
SUMED JANUARY 3

Goldey College office open daily. $50
to ., during holidays for callers and
enrolment of new students.
Evening journal., 1897-12-27

Pianos from $40 upwards at Dear
born's, $40 and S22 Market street.
Evening journal., 1897-12-27

Pianos and Organs at prices in which
we defy competition, at Dearborn's,
$50 and 822 Market street.
Evening journal., 1897-12-27

The May mean a new Suit,
a new Overcoat, a new
Cold Refer, new Under
wear, heavy Shoes,
Snap Rubbers and Woolen
Caps. They are all
here in style, in good quality,
and at reasonable prices. Reef
ers for Boys from $3.50 to S5;
for Men So to $S. Heavy
Suits at $40, $l2 and $15, and
good seryiceable ones as low as
So, $3.50 and $S. Our $40
and $l2 Oyercoats for Men we
put against anything in the
market for style and price. Box.
long or medium lengths in all
the newest and best materials.
Nobby box very short full back
Oyercoats for young men at
$l2 and $l5-satin shoulders,
fancy corduroy Innings and vel
vet collars.
JAS. 7. MULLIN & SONS,
9Th and Market, Wilmington.
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KNEw fwENrY pREslprnrs.


cept the first three.
Henry Barnard. who has done more
for common education IN America per
haps than any other man. celebrated
the elghty-sixth anniversary OF his
birth in Hartford. Conn. his native
town on Jan. "a. says the New York
Press. In spite Of his r-score years
and six Mr. Barnard does not think
that he is yet old enough to stop
working. is to be found at his desk
In his beautiful library any week day.
revising some OF the 500 pamphlets he
has published on educational subjects
Tie says that after some seventy years
Of il work has come to be habit with
him. It's apt to be so in this climate"
he tells his friends The high efficiency
Of our public school system is largely
due to the energy and perseverance of
Mr Barnard He began working to
improve it when he was member OF
'he state legislature from ~ to 1870.
when he suggested the passage OF an
act providing for the recording OF
school statistics and their publication
by the comptroller This was followed
by other acts, among them one for the
better supervision Of common schools
and one for the building of better
schoolhouses. In HS43 he visited the
schools OF every state in the Union and
spoke on education before seventeen
legislatures. He made the acquaintance
OF the leading teachers in sixty Amer
lean cities and corresponded with
them for years after From 1890 10
lS42 he wa secretary Of tho Connect
cut beard Jt s"hooi commissioners;
from 1872 tc 1919 he was school com
missit lo! tor Rhode Island from
1850 to 1854 superintendent of Con
necticut state schools. and from
1857 to 1859 president of the Uni
versity OF Wisconsin hon until
1867 he was busy writing on educa-
tional subjects. particularly ia his
Journal OF Education. which he had
established in 1855 He also issued in
iS66 the American Library of Schools
and Education and began TO agitate
for national bureau OF education.
James A. Garfield was among the first
to indorse Mr. Barnards work lie in
troduced bill in Congress. effected it's
passage and Mr. Barnard talked Presi-
dent johnson into signing il. The
president did more than that--he APP
pointed Mr. Barnard commissioner of
education. Through the general in
terest which from the beginning OF his
career he excited in his work Mr. Bar
nard was brought into intimate rela-
uons with many public men. He knew
personally every president OF the
United States except the first three.
With most of them he was on terms OF
hearty friendship.
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A Rope from the Ocean.

The largest marine plant. and pro-
badly one of the highest plants known
on this globe, is a gigantic seaweed.
the nereocystls, the stem Of which has
been found to grow as much as 300
long. II was first discovered not far
from the Alaskan coast but has since
been found floating in various parts OF
the Pacific ocean along the American
and Asiatic shores The seaweed grows
in very curious manner. Large
quantities of It are found at a little
distance from shore. and at depths not
exceeding 300 feet. On loamy bot
tom large thickets of this plant take
root, and a stem of the thickness Of
ordinary cord grows upward At its
top there is a pear shaped balloon
which grows with the stem. and when
1t reaches the surface of the water IL
often measures six feet and more in
length. with a diameter OF feet
inches. The balloon has, OF course. an
upward tendency, and keeps the stem
growing until it floats on the surface OF
the water. From the top OF this ball
loon a large tuft Of strong. thick, spade
like leaves grows out. which originally
are not more than two feet long and
which grow and split until from the
balloon rose-like growth Of from so
10 Go feet in diameter covers the water.
This gigantic weed grows in such
quantities that near the shore large
meadow-like islands are formed, which
impede navigation. The natives OF the
Aleutian islands make manifold uses
Of this plant. From the strong dried
stems they make rope $50 feet and more
long while balloons OF this weed fur
nish them with large vessels after they
are dried, the smaller ones being used
in their boats TO bail out water. The
long leaves. having been dried are cut
into narrow strips, and used for wick
erwork. the making OF baskets and
similar furniture.
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Wild ducks have been frequenllng
The open water Of the schuylklT river
al Manayunk since cold weather has
frozen mp the dams at Fairmount aud
Flat Rock a few days ago solitary
duck of the diver variety made its APP
pearanct a short distance above the in
ter-country bridge No sOoner had II
alighted In the water than a dozen citi-
zens with shotgins appeared eager to
capture dinner 4 score Of gunshots
rent the circumambieut atmosphere,
and several pounds OF shot hurtled
wildly about the lonely bird. One lit
tie pellet of lead struck a wing and
suapped the frail bone. The duck
huttered helplessly on the frozen sur
face OF the river a West Manayunk
barber named Billy Beck. who was one
of the gunners. dropped his gun and
began to edge his way out on the thin
ice to secure the prize. The other gun
ners through pure cUssedness. threw
stones at him as he sQuirmed cautious
ly along the ice. Beck reached ont and
grabbed the bird Just then the ice
broke and the barber sank in the icy
water. But he held on to the bird.
and ciutching & IL his righ; hand. Hrm
ly managed to scramble back to shore.
His envious fellow-hunte have since
consoled themselves with the knowl-
edge that the duck was too tough for
Beck to eat, even after having been
cooked for six hours Philadelphia
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