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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-01-27

At Fridays session of the City
Court Seymour Arenbach, VINO was
held to answer the charge Of oh
tanning money under false prstenses,
which was dismissed. A charge of ON.
bezzlement was then preferred. II was
testified that the defendant had secured
watch from the Hanf Optical Co. i.
valued at So and promised to the COM
pany advertisement TO the amount Of
So 30. Arenbach was placsd under $500
bail on this charge. He was brought
back into the prisoners dock charged
with obtaining money under false pre-
tGnses from James Meharg. After hear
ing some testimony the court imposed
another bail bond. making the total
amount on all the charges 81, 900.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-01-27

James W. Ponder has received from
his home in Milton three swords which
had belonged to his father, the late ex-
Gov Ponder Two of them had been
carried in the Revolution by John
Ponder, who was a cavalry captain.
The third was worn by Confederate
officer. While one of OK Gov. Ponder u
vessels, the Benjamin I. Biggs, was at
Norfolk in the time Of the war, party
OF Confederatss boardod her but was
repulssd by the Delaware crew. After
the fight the sword was found on tho
deck OF the vessel.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-01-27

Alfred +. Yarrow of the firm Of
Yarrow & Co., the noted marino engi-
nesrs and ship builders of England,
and builders Of ths famous larrow
turpedobuats, who has been visiting
this several shipysrds in this country
for several months past. aud while in
this neighborhood was tho guest of
Charles W. Pusoy, president of the
Pusey 6; Jones TO-, has returned to his
home. Before leaving tho country he
purchased a quantity Of small machine
tunls,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-01-27

Secretary Alger has sent to Congress
a communication upon the necessity Of
increasing the artillery force 0f the
army. lilo calls attention to the fact
that if the artillery is not increased by
two regiments the new tiefeuces will be
without the necessary mon Ia handle
thu complicated machinery of war lie
also submits list Of new Qualifications
now actually requiring artillery. ard
which are not so equipped because of
lack of mon, and includes Finn'a Point
in the list.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-01-27

The Grand Chapter, Royal Arch
Masons of Delaware, held it's annual
convocation last week at the Masonic
Temple, aud the following officers were
elected Grand High Priest, DR.. Lewis
". Finn; Deputy Grand High Priest.
Joseph Row; Grand King. Thomas j.
Jacobs; Grand Scribe, William 7.
3uthris; Grand Treasurer, Dr.. j. Il.
Rile; Grand Secretary, James Fl. Price
Grand Chaplain, John s. Grohe. The
business meeting was followed by a
banquet.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-01-27

The handsome steel twin Sew yacht
Niagara, now building at the ship
yards Of tho Harlan n Hollingsworlh
Co., for Howard Gould OF New York,
ia growing more beautiful as her hull
uears completion. the shafts AS they
extend out are inclosed in BundborG .
patent hoods on the same plan au those
of the st. Louis and st. Paul. Every
improved device worthy of attention is
being considered with view to nos
sible Improvement. The date of the
launch has not been named.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-01-27

Arrangements have been completed
by the Delaware Sunday School Assn
ciation'H executive committee for the
Sunday school instituts TO he held al
Grace Church on January 18th at 2.,a0
and 7,30 p. m. The institute will he in
charge OF Prof. II. NJ. Hamil OF
Jacksonville. ILL.,, field worker of the
international Sunday school AHsocia-
tion. Prof. llamil is ono Of the hest
Sunday school workers in this country.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-01-27

Two drummers were travelling on a
p, W. & d. train Friday, when ono,
who was coming to Wilmington, asked
oh" he replied, Wilmington is
drummed to death, and il ia no use,
especially in my line. 4" He said more
drummers visited Wilmington than any
other city Of its size in the East. go fur
as he knew. He had accomplished better
results in the towns down the State.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-01-27

The Democrats of tine Fifth, Tenth
and Twelfth wards held meetings Fri
day night and elected delegates TO the
county convention to be hold in Turn
Hall next month. The attendance at
all the meetings were almost as large
as if the meetings were held during an
exciting campaign. To the Fifth ward
Patrick NearY was chosen delegate and
Howell S. England alternate; Tenth
ward. William Hayes delegate and
Hewsun E. Lannan, Sir. alternate
Twelfth ward, thomas 6amworth dele
gate and Henry Long alternate.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-01-27
ln.pqction Of meanings Large sewer.

Reading, Pa, dan. 81. A deora-
tion of the Chicago Board of Aldermen
ana officials and visitors from Niagara
Falls. bradford and Philadelphia mails
an inspection, yesterday, of Reading $
large concrete sewer. 1t ia the largest
concrete sewer in the world outside Of
Paris. heine over two miles ia length
and IA feet in diameter at this outIot.
The party, about so in all, we're pro,
vitlud with torches aud gum boots, and
walked through the sewer. Chicago
will undertake extensive work OF tue
Same character.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-01-27

David W. Ellison has brought suit
in Superior Court against the Liebiu
Manufacturing Go. Mr.. Eliasou was
employed by the company and had
charge OF a steam tank in which goat
hair was put through a uteaming
PROCESS Last summer he claims that
because OF defective apparatus ho was
scalded, losing the use of ons arm and
sustaining other severe injuries. lie
is represented by John Biggs.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-01-27

A successful operation was performed
last weak at the Delaware Hospital
by Drs. Draper, Ogle. McColley aud
Springer. The man upon whom the
operation was performed was Danisl
Quill, who was injured on the railroad
about IL years ago, and portion of
the leg amputsted. The operation was
the taking off of another portion Of
the leg below the knee.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-01-27

AZ the first stated Meeting of City
Council in February the election OF
engineers Tor the department of sur
veying and engineering will be in
order. This terms Of Chief Engineer
james Wilson, First Assistant Engi-
neer Francis 4. Price, Second Assist.
ant q. II. Buughmnn, Third Assistant
II. u. Grltilths and Draughtsman and
Clerk Of Registry bureau Mahlon Belts
will expire. MIR. Boughman is a oandi
date for chief engineer, aud Harry
Schuler is a candidate for draughts-
man and registry clerk.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-01-27

James Cairns was injured by falling
down the elevator shaft in the factory
of the Wilmington Hosiery Co. yoster-
day afternoon week. He was arranging
the gates about tbs elevator shaft, when
he made misstep and fell to the floor
below, distance of 10 feet His SHINE
was injured and his back and shoulders
badly bruised.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-01-27

While at work at the foundry Of the
j. Morton Poole Co., Friday, James
Carney of No. 1909 Lancaster avenue
and William Coburn OF No. 800 North
Jackson street we're injured by flask
falling. Mr.. Carney had his legs crushed
and one ankle broken and hotn OF Mr..
Coburn's ankleH were injured. Carney
was taken home and Coburn was moved
TO the Delaware Hospital.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-01-27

Now York, Jan. u. Policeman j.
j. iIannigan. who was found guilty OF
assault in the second degree, for shoot
ing. Charles McNally, was sentenced,
to-day, to two years Imprisonment NJ
Sing Sing. McNally, who had been
playing football in the street, ran to
escape arrest. when Hannigan shot him
in the leg.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-01-27

The fire department was called out
last night week about O'Clock by n
frs at No. 2506 West Third street. The
house is a two story frame owned by
Robert White, but il unoccupied. The
loss will be about $500. The streets in
the vicinity we're very muddy and the
fire engins had hard time in reaching
the fire,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-01-27

Kingswood M. f. Church, this city.
has invited the Row. e. S. Macs to re-
turn as pastor next conference year
Chester Church, Booths Corner, the
Rev. Wilmer Jaggard. and Cordova
Church, the Rev. j. NJ. Mitchell. The
Rev. H. S. Dulaney has notified the
Onancock Church that he desiros "a
chanes of pastorate,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-01-27

Mrs. Wuod, who was thrown from
hsr carriage in strert car acrirlent at
Tweniy.iifth and Market streets on
Thursday evening, was injured more
than was at first supposed. She was
badly bruised about tho body and 70.
ceivrd severe shock. She is under
tho care of DR.. j. Z. Wales at the real
dence OF Frederic lIanhy.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-01-27

About 8 O'Clock Friday afternoon a
colored man riding on horseback rode
out Fifth street from Adams to jackson
at a breakneck speed. and many people
thought the driver had Lost control OF
the horse. At jackson street double
team became frightened and run away,
but was caught before any serious dam
aye was done,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-01-27

The Young Friends Association met
in regular session Friday night Florence
Hall Philips read paper ON "Audu-
bon, this Naturalist, and the Audubon
Society for thu Preservation of Song
Birds ami HELEN Borton of Woods
town, N. j., read paper on ''Sug-
gestions 10 Friends.'
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-01-27

Deputy Collector OF Internal Rove.
nue Joseph l.. Wells has been appointed
one OF the four auditors of the Balti-
more National Building Loan Associa-
tion. The association has a capital
stock aprroximating So, 900, 900, and
Mr.. Wells has taken an active interest
in its alfairs for some time.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-01-27
DEuyhEN NAYS rIrAL MI.rIkE.
Robert quail Entered the Wrong House,
and Threw a Bonrder Town the StMirA.

Robert Quail Entered the Wrong House,
and Threw u Boarder Down the Stairs.
New York, Jan. 81. Robert Quail.
on Wednesday night. vent into the
uouse OF Mrs. slargaret Martha, No.
Van Horne street, Jersey City, and
beat and threw down stairs Michael
Lynch, boarder. believing that Lynch
was in his lQuail's, room. Lynch died
Of his injuries, and Quail vas held
yesterday for the grand Jury, on the
chare Of manslaughter.
Quail had been out Of work, and
spent Wednesday afternoon at tine nome
OF his brother. He was intoxicated
when he reached Van Horne street, on
his way home. Tho house in which nc
lived with his sister ia exactly like the
residence of Mrs Martha, and he en-.
tered the latter building. Lynch had
a room in the same relative position as
the one occupied by Quail Lynch,
who was 10 years of age, was attacked
by Quail and thrown down the stairs,
and died on the way to the hospital.
Quail, yesterday, said that he had no
recollection Of what he had done ON
Wednesday night.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-01-27

The Board cf Education having do,
oided recently to have uniform furni.
turs in the schools. SO far as possible,
the building committee has awarded 10
NJ. Megary & Son, William B. Sharp &
20. and j. Il j. N. Hartman tho con
tracts for supplying what furniture and
curtains are needed. New chairs,
desks. umbrella racks and curtains will
be placed 10 some OF the schools.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-01-27

Berlin, Ger, Jan. 2l.-Fau Emile
kempin has become insane. She uassed
an examination for doctor of law at
Zurich in 1887, aud afterwards taught
privately in America. Later, she re-.
turned to Zurich, and becRms private
tutor and proprietress Of the Anglo
American Law Office.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-01-27

Wilmington Lodge, A. o. U NJ,
held its annual memorial services in
the lodge rooms last night week, in
memory of the deceased members of
the order. Addresses were made by
Past Master Workman A. u. Jones.
Past Master Workman L. +, Kane
Grand Recorder Charles E. Woods and
others.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-01-27

James Hurlouk, who has been a
sufferer from a sore on hin left hip for
10 years, went to the German Hospital,
Philadelphia, en- Friday, where an
operation was performed successfully
aud it ia now thought that he will
coon recover fully from the trouble.
DIR. Pyle of this city was present at
the operation.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-01-27

Philadelphia, Pa, Jan. %. Mrs,
Sherry, Q middleaged woman living al
No. 324 Marshall street. was burned 10
death to. day by the explosion of an oil
stove, She was paralytic. When her
husband attempted to light the stove,
it exploded and the burning oil scat.
tered over her.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-01-27

Wuntcd-trustworthy and active gentle
men or ladies' to travel for responsible, es-
tablished house in Delaware. Monthly
S65.O0 and expenses. Position steady
Reference. Enclose self-addressed stamp.
ed envelope. The Dominion Company,
Dept. R., Chicago.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-01-27

Abilene, Kan, Jan. 81. The assignee
OF Lebold Fisher 4 Co, proprietors of
the Abilene Bank. who failed in 1889,
with liabilities aggresatng $3.50. 600,
has made his final report. So near
worthless were the irn's assets that
the assignee has paid but little over
" per cent OF the claims presentat.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-01-27

The latest pension bulletin contains
this following items concerning Della
wareans: Original Joseph r. d.
Seeds, Wilmington, s12. Increase
Simeon S. Myers. Newport, IS to So
Jonathan L. Frssch, Wilmington, SIT
to S2k
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-01-27

Canton, O., jar. 81. "A bell how nh
the Hurford HouIe, on Wednesday night,
found the body Ct man in bath tub
h!led with water. The remains we're
recognized as being those of Luther
Hough, a travelling salesman. He reg.
istered from Jamestown, N. Y,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-01-27
CUrIN qHE c1KRIER FoRcE.
Postmaster Moore Instructed to Drop Two
I,Lr eli

Postmaster Moore has received in
structions from Washington directing
him TO reduce tho letter carrier force
hy cutting of two mon. Tho change ia
to take effect on February LIST.
The men affected are George Coyle
and William +. Dougherty, the latest
apnointeos.
This change will necessitato re-
duction in the number Of deliveries in
some Of tho residential districts Of the
city,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-01-27

The Eleventh Street Baptist Church,
Philadelphia, las called TO tho passionate
the Rev. Maurice Penaelu Fixes of the
First Church, Trenton. Mr.. Fixes was
formerly of Dover.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-01-27

Tho Archdoacunry of Wilmington will
holn Sunday school institute in one
Of the local churches about the second
Thursday after Castor. Speakers from
other cities are to he present and an ia
teresting and profitable meeting is OK
pected.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-01-27

Nus. Mary Elizabeth Duncan, aged
- years, wife of b. Frank Duncan OF
Maraha!iton, died suddenly in Jersey
City on Friday morning while visiting
her Siatsr Neuralgia OF the heurt
caused ieata. lhres children survive
her. She was a member Of st. James
Churc., Stanton:
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-01-27

Wagner &c Flaherty, the coai and
feed merchants of Oaleoa, have been
paid their claim for damages sustained
by the killing of their two horses on
December 18th by an express train on
the L., ", & b. railroad, at the
Glenolden avenue crossing, Glenolden
hnrnuuh
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-01-27

Neal Gibbons, late of the j. d. Gar.
ter Co.. brass founderH, has accepted
tho position of foreman of the J. Nor.
ton Poole Co. q foundry. lie was with
the Harlan q liollingsworth Co. for q
number OF yearG and was later foreman
at Sparrow's Point, Md.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-01-27

The thres old houses at the southeaat
corner Of Fifth and Pine streets, which
were recently condemned by Building
Inspector Gruhb, have been purchased
by Frank A. Mitchell, who 10 having
them torn down,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-01-27

Miss Anna NJ. Cloud, daughter of
Newton II. Cloud, died suddenly Of
heart failure at her fathor's rssldance,
on the Highlands on Thursday night.
She was 10 years of ago. The funeral
will take place on .donday. Intermsnt
will be made at MI. Salem cemetery,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-01-27
Japaxrsr CRUISER KAsAsi.
Launched at Cramps shipynrd, IA Phiia-
iriphia, Yesterday Week.

Launched at Cramps shipyatd, IA Phiia-
drIphia, Yesterday Week.
Philadelphia, Pa, Jan. 20. The
Jananese crusier Kaeagi was SUCCESS
fully launched at Cramps ehipyard at
II. 81 O'Clock this afternoon. She is tho
most important chip ever multi 10 the
Cnited States for foreign country,
aud the first foreign warship launched
in America since the Russian warship
Zobiacn, in 1878.
In accordance with japanese Gus
tom, two coored doves we're released.
Tho custom has its origin in history.
but more in fablu. 4 feudal chief OF
the Shinto faith, whose devoteea
worship the spirits OF their ancestors,
had daughter whose hand was asked
in marriage by a chief OF another faith.
Stern refusal maize determination to
wed only tirmer, and UlOpement fol-
lowed Pressed by the fatner's min
ions, the fugitives hid 10 cave. When
the hiding place was about 10 be in-
vailed, two colored doves flew from the
entrance. To the father, they hetok-
sne1 the spirits Of ancestors protesting
in feeble way at the Dissertation OF
their abode. Rebuked by them, he
turned away, his dependents going with
him, and the lovers soon made their
way to the shore and put out to sea.
Ever since japan has had navy the
custom of liberating doves has been in
vogue, and the release OF the two young
doves was to symbolic the happy frui-
tion Of great endeavor accomplished
through the interuession of peace.
A large party from Washington,
guests of the Japanese minister. were
present, and included Secretary Long,
Miss Helen Long, VINO christened the
ship, members of the diplomatic corps
ana members of the Senate and House.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-01-27

Laurel, Jan. 2I.-The s.montbs. old
child OF Mra. Edward Lloyd was found
dead in bed on Wednesday, morning
1t had smothsred during the night,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-01-27
AFTERNOON TEA IS POPULAR
The Oolong Wave is Likely to
Result in a Cyclone.
BREAD IS BUTTERED ON THE LOAF
Raspberry and Strawberry
Jams Are Served.

The Woman Who Can Stand and Dispense
Bread from tho Loaf Gracefully IL the
P0ssessor OF a Charm That is Absolutely
Unequaled; Serving Tea Sinks Iuto In
Significance Besilr IL, Says Bab.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-01-27

".'l"" " WHrDIe tOmpany.
New York, Jan. 81, The Schneider.
Berkenstock Marble Co. of this city.
yesterday, assigned TO John Il. John.
son, I p6 company has a capital STOCK
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-01-29

deavor at o'clock. Band of Hope, choir
and cantata rehearsal at 7.30 o'clock Tues
day evening. Prayer meeting Weunes-
day evening at 7.3O o'clock.
Washburn Street Presbyterian Church
Rev. John p. Moffet, pastor. Services at
1890 "a. m. and $50 p. m. Bible school AT
IL m. The Christian Endeavor societies
will omit their usual afternoon services
and unite in a Christian Endeavor day
service which will take the place OF the
evening church service. This service will
be an exceedingly interesting one, as each
of the three societies will be present in
distinct bodies aud as such participate in
the service. An address Will be given
by Mr.. A. V. Bower. Remarks will be
made by the presidents of the three So
cieties. The pastor of the church VIII
be present tomorrow and have
charge of the installation and con-
secration services. The quartette choir
The pastor will preach In the morning
on "The Christians duty in the Pres
ent Age"
Green Ridge Presbyterian Church
Morning service at 1870, evening service
at 7.30. Sermons by Rev. Isaac J. Lans-
ing. In the evening will be preached the
concluding sermon of the series 10 young
men and the theme will be "Counsels AS
to Church Life" Bible school at "
o'clock. Meeting of the Endeavor society
at $50. This will be a service special to
the seventeenth anniversary of the En-
deavor movement, and "A special invita-
ton is given the public to be present.
Providence Presbyterian Church-Fas-
tor, Rev. Geo. f.. Guild. Morning theme,
HE Tarried with the Disciples" Sunday
school at IL o'clock. Junior Endeavor at
o'clock. Senior Endeavor at 6.35 O'Clock.
Evening preaching service at 7.3o o'clock.
Rev. John Klusac's service with sermon
at $50 "a. m. in Sunday school room.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-01-29
Miscellaneous.

Grace Reformed Episcopal Church
Wyoming avenue. below Mulberry street.
Prayer and praise service, $50 "A. m; di-
vine Worship, 1880 IA. m. and I.30 p. H.
Preaching by the pastor at both services.
Sabbath school at y M: Young Pcojle' )
Society of Christian EndeavOr. $50 p. m.
Seats tree at AL services. Strangers al
ways welcome. Thursday evening Mt 7i5
o'clock nion Bible class for lesson
study. BrinE your Bibles.
First Church of Christ CSCientsU, jl9
Adams avenue. Sunday service, 1870 a..
M. Testimonial meeting Friday evening
at S o'clock. All welcome. Seats free.
Peoples Prohibition church-Rev. Dr..
Erd. pastor. There will be regular
preaching services Oh Sabbath ut 323
Adams avenue. A special sermon at 1870
Il. M. followed with the communion.
Sunday school at II IN. Evening subject,
banquet Shame and College lnfamy.'
Everybody welcome.
Calvary Reformed Church-Rev q. w.
Welsh. pastor. 1870 Il. m., morning SER
vice. Subject, saul the Prosecutor"
las. Sunday school; 645, Christian En-
deavor, leader. G. r. Wcidaw: 40, even
ing service. Subject. "Iwingle.' Seats
free. All welcome.
Seventh DAY Adv"ntists-There will he
peaChng service in the Finn chapel, cor
ner of Penn avenue and Marion street,
Sunday evening ut o'clock. Subject,
"Surety of Gods Promises" Everybody
welcome