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Evening journal., 1898-04-20
MILLER-MIILER

Huntingdon, April 2O.-Henry Kep-
Dele Miller, of Wilmington, Del, and
Miss Mary Fisher Miller. eldest daugh-
ter OF r. Allison Miller, general agent
Of the Penn Mutual Life Insurance
Company, were married last evening
at the residence Of the brides par
ents, by Rev. DR.. D. X. Freeman, Of
the First Presbyterian Church. ]. A.
Steinmetz, Of Philadelphia, was grooms-
man, and Rachel Jackson Miller, OF
Huntingdon, bridesmaid The bride
was dressed in white satin and duch-
esse lace, and her maid in pink satin.
About 200 guests were in attendance
from Fort Wayne, Wilmington, Phila-
delphia. Bellefonte, Altoona, Harris
burg, Phillipsburg and Huntington.
Evening journal., 1898-04-20
HOFFECxER-CANBY NUPTIALS.

At St. Andrews Church this evening,
at 7.30 o'clock, will be celebrated
wedding Of particular interest to Will
mingtOn social circles. Miss Mary
Candy, is the bride, and George r. Hof-
fecker is the groom.
The bride Will be attended only by
her sister, Miss Elizabeth Candy. Fran
els H. Hoffecker, brother of the groom,
will act as best man. The ushers will
be James H. Hoffecker, ]. Ernest
Smith, Henry B. Bradford, Henry b.
Thompson, Willard Hall Porter, J.
Danforth Bush, Henry L. Fulenwider
and James p. Winchester.
Immediately following the ceremony,
to be performed by Rev. G. f. Murray,
there will be a small reception at the
home OF the brides mother, Mrs Sam
uel Candy. on Jefferson street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hoffecker will be at
home at No. 1910 West Thirteenth
street.
Evening journal., 1898-04-20
LETTERS FROM The PEOPLE
HE LAUREL CHURCH TROUBLE.

THE LAUREL CHURCH TROUBLE.
To The Editor OF the Evening Journal
Sir: Rev. ID. II. Corkran came to
Laurel Saturday evening to preach in
the NJ. +. Church. where he had been
sent by Bishop Newman and Presiding
Elder Watt as a test to future appoint
ments made at conference upon the
churches that refused to accept whom
they sent. Mr.. Corkran was entertain
ed at Mrs. Studley's clearinghouse,
and was escorted to church Sunday
morning by w. ]. Studley and Dutchey
Hill. Not one of the official members
or any OF the old men who have for
years had the welfare of the church
on their shoulders and in their hearts
were present. They remained at home
praying that God would let this cup
pass and tobless them and the church in
the future as in the past, and If Will
son, Watt, COrkran and Baker must
fight or die. to send them TO the front
in Cuba il there must be war against
Spain.
The evening service was opened af-
ter Elder Manlove Baker had rung the
bell and ex-Rev. Samuel I. ROop had
lighter a few borrowed lamps, because
the foolish virgins" had not filled the
church lamps with oil before Baker
rang the bell. The congregation sang
in doleful tones in semi-darkness.
The lights are dim, we cannot see,
We left our specks at home,
Watt makes us do his Wilson's will
And shout salvation, too.
AT the close of the sermon, which
| Corkran read from manuscript. he
stated that he would be on hand next
Sunday
The official board sent two Of its
members to Georgetown Monday morn
ing TO examine the deed Of this church
Evening journal., 1898-04-20
A WORD OF WARNING

REGARDING THE WATER YOU US
JUST AT THIS TINE OF THE YEAI
In these days there is such univers
interest in the water we drink that an.
thing bearing upon the subject is eager
read by the public. 1T is evident" say
a New York Medical Journal, that II
necessity of using absolutely pure drinl
ing water cannot become too strongly in
pressed on the public mind, but water {
that condition is provided by very fe'
communities. Where such water canno
be obtained. the ordinary drinking waite
If the least suspicion attaches to II, shoul
be boiled before using. Precautions shoul
be taken at all times Of the year.
There are few ordinary drinking water
that do not contain traces Of impure mat
ter and poisonous germs, invisible to tn
naked eye. II these enter the system q
a favorable time, disease will ensue. Boil
ing and freezing, It has been shown, ofte'
fail to destroy these dangerous foes {
health. 1t is known, however, that the ad
dition Of a little pure spirit to contami
mated water Will render It perfectly harm
less. 1t Is recommended that pure whis
key be used for this purpose. The one All
solutely pure medicinal whiskey know
to the world is Duffy's Pure Malt. Scien
lists admit this doctors confirm it. an
the public has proven it. There is no diff
Guilty in counteracting the poisons o
drinking water If this pure whiskey /
used. Care should be observed, however
to secure Duffy's, as It is a pure medlci
nal whisey, and will accomplish what yo
desire.
Evening journal., 1898-04-20
UNITARIANS GATHER.
INITIAL MEETING HELD AT FIRST
CHURCH LAST NIGHT.

MANY VISITORS PRESENT AND
LISTENED TO GOOD MUSIC BY
THE CHOIR AND A DISCOURSE
BY THOMAS r. SLICER.
The quaint building on West street,
above Eighth, known as the First Uni
tarNn Church, was well filled last night
at the initial session of the Spring
meeting of the United States and Cam
ada Unitarian Conference. Among
those present were: Rev. Russell N.
Bellows, OF New York; Rev. W. Nj. Gill
bert, OF Vineland, n. j.; Rev. +. A.
Hnckley, Of Philadelphia; Rev. E. J.
Prescott, of Salem, Mass; Rev. Will
liam n Lord, OF Baltimore; Rev. d. NJ
Wilson, OF Brooklyn; George w. Stone,
Of Boston; Rev. Minot J. Savage, ID. D.,
OF New York; Rev. T. r. Slicer, OF New
York; ID. w. Morehouse, Of New York;
Mrs. Mary b. Davis, OF New York; Mr..
and Mrs. Hamilton, and Mr.. Halves, OF
Toronto, Canada.
The devotiOns were conducted by
Rev. Russell n. Bellows, of New York.
The Unitarian Church choir sang sew
eral excellent selections during the ser
vice. The sermon was preached by
IltN. L luOnldo IL OlittAs VI ANtW III n .
his subject being THE Rational Use OF
Prayer" His text was found in James
v, 16: THE effectual fervent prayer OF
a righteous man availeth much"
The order of exercises to-day was as
follows:
Morning session, beginning at 1890
Devotional meeting conducted by Rev.
Russell n. Bellows, OF New York; meet
ing under the auspices of the WOmen's
Alliance. Subject: What is Best in
the Religious Thought Of Today"
Papers by Mrs. Alice NJ. Goes and Mrs
Grace +. Pennypacker.
Afternoon session, at o'clcok-Col-
htiOn; papers by Rev. w. M. Gilbert
Of Vineland, n. j.; Rev. F. A. Hinck-
ley, of Philadelphia; Rev. h. ]. Pres
colt, Of Salem, Mass, and Rev. VIII
liam r. Lord, of Baltimore, Md Dis
cussion, led by Rev. Russell N Bel
lows.
This evenings exercises, at 7.45, viii
consist of Introductory devotional ser
vice, by Rev. William r. Lord; THE
Religion Of Love to God and Love tC
Man-Its Affirmations," treated in pa.
pers by Rev. ID. NJ. Wilson, of Brook.
lyn: George w. Stone, of Boston, and
Rev MinOt ]. Savage, ID. d., Of New
York
Evening journal., 1898-04-20
STAMPS MADE FOR COLLECTORS

-
The general public will be surprised
to hear that stamps are made for col
iectOrs by some enterprising countries.
The French colony OF ObOck, has is
sued, for instance, no less than 200 va
rieties. The administration OF this
frightfully philateic spot consisted in
1889, of a governor and eight func-
tionaries. The capital is village OF
huts. The issue Of needless varieties
has even proved OF considerable profit
to some of our own possessions. Here
is a curiosity. Guatemala, in 1886, &C
eepted the offer of certain engineer
to provide, free of charge, 20OO,OOO
postage stamps OF new design, on the
understanding that the whole OF the old
issues should be handed over to him.
The credit for originating this kind OF
dealing seems, however, to be due TO
the secretary Of an engraving company.
He binds himself for period OF ten!
years to supply yearly free OF charge,
postage stamps to the different govern.
ments Of South and Central America,
as they may be required, OF at least
demanded, on condition that each year
ly series differs in design. In return,
the particular government undertakes
to cede to the company any surplus
stock that may remain in its posses
sion at the end of the year, the COM
pany retaining the dies and plates Tor.
the production OF such reprints as it.
may think fit to issue for any but pos
tai purposes. Is it necessary to point
out that the collector cannot neglect
any example? AS another instance.
we may mention the issue OF stamps Of
seven values by Harden Hickey, who
STYLED himself prince James T. and
claimed sovereignty over the Island Of
Trinidad, in the South Atlantic. The
island does not possess a single human
inhabitant and is almost inaccessible.
! being nothing more than a rugged
rock. the home Of gulls only.-London
Daily News
Evening journal., 1898-04-20
Jerry HARRIGANs PARDON.

In conversation with ex-Sneriff Peirce
Gould this morning, Chief Justice Lore
said that jeremiah Harrigan ought to
be pardoned. The papers are ready for
presentation to the Board Of PardOns
and will be taken to Dover and sup
ported by Levi G. Bird. If Senator
Gray, who was encouragement at the
time Of Harrigan's conviction, can get
away from Washington, he will also
appear in support Of the pardon. The
senator and eX-Clerk of the Peace E.
R. Cochran, ST., Of Middletown, are the
only two living officers Of the court
who took part in the trial
Evening journal., 1898-04-20
SOCIAL AND, PERSONAL NOTES.

An enjoyable musical and literary
entertainment, followed by refresh
ments, was given by the Christian En-
deavor Society at Second Baptist
Church Monday night
Ex-Judge David T. Marvel went to
Salisbury to-day to attend the wedding
of his brother, Josiah Marvel, and
Miss Mary B. Jackson.
Samuel Haworth has returned from
visit to Media.
Miss Gertrude Holly is visiting in
Philadelphia.
Miss Louise Whiteman is visiting
Mrs. c. r. e. Lewis, near Newark.
William Lincoln has been visiting
friends at LinwoOd.
The Thursday Night Euchre Club
will hold its last meeting OF the season
at the home Of the Misses Dickey, No.
SO Van Buren street, tomorrow even
ing.
Miss Margaret Kane spent Saturday
and Sunday with relatives in Balti0
more and will go to Atlantic City to-
morrow.
Mrs. Harry Wright and Miss Jen-
ME Wright spent to-day in Philadel-
phia.
Mrs. H. A. Pearce is visiting her
daughter, in ElktOn.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. f. Shakespeare will
give a reception tonight at their home,
No. $40 Harrison street, in honor Of the
birthday anniversary of their daugh-
ter, Miss Pearla Shakespeare.
Miss Frances Fish Bender, daugh-
ter OF Mr. and Mrs Charles S. Bender,
OF Port Penn, will be married to Joseph
B. Yearsley on April 2S.
Edwin l.. Shakespeare and Miss Sara
Ellen Alker were married yesterday at
their home, No. 202 Franklin street.
Miss Mary Kelly and John Bllwood
will be married this evening at St
Mary's R. c. Church.
Miss Marie II. Mears and William
Cause will be married this evening al
the home OF the brides parents Mr.
and Mrs. Daniel w. Mears, No. S3l
Van Buren street.
Mrs. Willard Hall Porter is the guest
Of her sister, Mrs. Stewart, in Pitts.
burg.
| Announcement is made of the en-.
gagement of Miss Margaret e. Smith
| and Herman Jones.
Evening journal., 1898-04-20
STABBED IN THE NECK
RENA STEVENSON, A COLORED wO.
MAN, TAKES REVENGE ON I
FAITHLESS LOVER

Dover, April 20.-James Robinson,
young colored man, living on the out
skirts of Dover, was murderously assault
ed shortly before midnight Monday nigh
by Rena Stevenson, also colored who in
hicted dangerous wound in the neck tt
the left of the windpipe, which may resul
fatally.
Neighbors say Robinson and the woman
had been fast friends and had been n
each others company frequently unit
about a month ago.( when they had {
falling out.
Robinson went into town Monday night
and upon his return she hailed him. anc
as he turned around she drew a knife OF
razor and plunged II into his neck without
giving the slightest warning. The weapor
struck about half an inch from the wind
pipe, inflicting n wound about two inches
long and three-quarters of an inch deep
The woman Immediately ran to her house
a few doors below, and Robinson man
aged to get into his house, where he was
taken care Of until the arrival OF DIR. J.
A. II. Bishop, who was Immediately sum
moned.
Before the arrival of the doctor Robin
son bled profusely probably losing two
quarts Of blood. The doctor sewed up the
wound. and had the patient put to bed
He was resting easy yesterday, and tho
doctor has hopes of his recovery.
The woman had not been arrested at q
late hour Immediately after the trouble
she accused Robinson Of breaking faitf
with her.
Evening journal., 1898-04-20
HOME CAMP MEETING.

The Wilmington and New Castle
County Holiness Association will hold
a four days home camp meeting n
Asbury M. E. Church, commencing
Saturday evening, with a song and tes-
timony meeting. Prominent workers
from a distance will be present. It is
expected that DR.. GilmOur, who leads
the singing at Mt. Lake Park camp
meeting, and Rev. Ralph Coursey, OF
this city, will have charge of the sing
ing A large attendance is requested
to be present this evening as the holi-
ness meeting at the home of James
Wyatt, No. 507 West Fourth street, as
important communications will be read
concerning the home camp meeting.
Evening journal., 1898-04-20
A GREAT SURVEY.
THE LONGEST TRIANGULATED
LINE IN THE WORLD.

LINE IN THE WORLD.
The United States Government re-
Gently completed the longest triangu-
lated line in the world. 1t begins at a
point ten miles south Of the lighthouse
on Little Egg Island, below Cape May,
n. j., on the Atlantic coast, and ends
six miles north of the Puentas Arenas
Lighthouse, on the Pacific coast, above
San Francisco, and follows the curve Of
the earth, on level with the ocean, by
the side of the thirty-ninth degree Of
latitude. The distance was found to be
1925 $40 miles. The surveyors passed
through the lower part of Delaware.
Friedrich Wilhelm Bessel, born at
Minden, Prussia, July %, 1884, and died
March II, 1876, was a famous astrOno-
mer at Konigsberg. He was the first
man who calculated the diameter OF the
earth, and measured the distance to the
nearest fixed star; in his calculation he
came within Ill feet of giving the cor
rect distance Of this line.
Sir Andrew Clark, a noted Scotch
physician, born October rs, 1926, but
residing in London, made a careful cal
culation of the earths diameter. but
General Duffield, superintendent of
this wonderful triangulation, says that
Sir Andrew was in error just ninety
eight feet six inches.
This, the longest geodetic survey in
the world, and the longest that can
ever be, was commenced nearly fifty
years ago. The work has been continu-
Gus, more or less, according to appro-
priations by Congress, every year since,
costing about a million of dollars. The
longest base line heretofore ever sur
veyed was one running north and south
in India, and was only about a thou
sand miles in length China and Rus
sia are the only other countries that
could get a base line of equal length.
Evening journal., 1898-04-20
TIP TO TOBACCO CHEWERs.

The tobacco manufacturing firm Of
Liggett & Myers and Drummond have
sent out circulars, notifying the trade
that a new schedule Of prices has been
issued. The price list shows an average
advance Of 21s cents per pound on all
brands OF plub tobacco manufactured
by the companies named. In addition
to increasing the price Of their goods,
the circular makes it plain that the
manufacturers combination, which
heretofore controlled the price and sale
OF all goods made by Drummond and
Liggett & Myers, is broken, and that
the two factories will go it alone in
the future.
Evening journal., 1898-04-20

With scarlet fever in Georgetown,
diphtheria in Dover, rabies in Lewes,
baseball fever in Milford, lawn tennis
fever in Newport. measles, whooping-
cough and golf fever In Wilmington,
internal machine hysteria in Newark,
Spanish ague at Rehoboth and cold
Castillian chilIs at Ocean View, is 1t
any wonder that the atmosphere looks
little hazy these times?
Evening journal., 1898-04-20
TO CONDEMN ELEVENTH STREET

A commission to condemn Eleventh
street, from Adams to Monroe with
the extension of Trenton Place, will
be asked for next week by the Street
and Sewer Department. Bids for grad
ing Union street were received, among
the bidders being Patrick Neary, John
Jacoby, Michael DOnOhOe, Edward
Crumlish, James LOgue and John
Logue. Permission was given to the
Delmarvia Telephone Company to put
up telephone poles on Monroe street,
from Front to Tenth, and Thirteenth
street. from Dupont to Union.
Evening journal., 1898-04-20
WITHIN TWENTY DAYS.

w. S. Hilles, attorney for George w.
Childs DreXel, owner Of the yacht AL
cedO, in United States Court this
morning, asked the court that the de-
fendant, John Braden, who has brought
suit against the vessel for wages, and
who is defended by Walter Hayes,
close the case within twenty days. The
court granted the proposition, as Mr.,
Hayes fully agreed to have the testi-
mony in by the allotted time.
Evening journal., 1898-04-20

1t did not take a Caroline county jury
long TO dispose OF the case OF that dep
uty sheriff who committed a felonious
assault upon his sister-in-law A YER
dict OF guilty was brought in after
short deliberation, and the court
promptly sentenced the brute to twenty
years Imprisonment in the peniten-
tiary The crime was OF such an ag-
gravated character that II the man had
committed 1t in Delaware he would
have paid the extreme penalty.
Evening journal., 1898-04-20

1t is seldom that colored man COM
mits suicide. He loves his life and
clings to it. In fact, a negro suicide is
almost as rare as a dead mule. Kent
county, Nd, however, comes to the
front with one in the person of Thomas
Price, 81 years old, who jumped into
Worton creek and drowned himself be-
cause Of his multiplicity OF wives.
Evening journal., 1898-04-20
DEMOCRACY,s glue NIGHT.

This evening the Young Mems Demo-
cratic Club will give a Club Night" TO
its members. The committee having
the function in charge is comprised OF
Patrick Neary, chairman; c. c. Mont
gomery, II. e. First, John r. Gala
han, Thomas ReardOn, James III. Kane,
and John o. LambsOn. The program
will be largely musical and literary,
and during the evening luncheon will
he served
Evening journal., 1898-04-20
ERoN WRONG 10 RIGHT.

Perry Chambers, colored, was plain
tiff in Magistrate Kelley's court this
morning. where he charged Harry
Giles. also colored of No 6 Hamilton
street. with disOrderly conduct. When
the case was about completed the mag
fstrate dismissed Giles, as it was
shown that he was the aggressor.
Chambers was put under peace bond,
and in default was sent to jail.
Evening journal., 1898-04-20
COLLISION AND RUNAWAY.

Trolley car No. 81, Of the East
Eighth street line. collided last night
with the wagon of William Barksy, OF
No 416 King street, at Fourteenth and
Claymont streets. ThF Collision let
loose the horse from the wagon, and
the animal ran to Thatcher street.
where It was caught
Evening journal., 1898-04-20

Assembly. 1t was before the General
Assembly at a previous session and
was defeated. When it was raked out
of the dead wood its friends merely
placed It in the hands of Mr.. Adams
to introduce. To use a congressional
phrase, he was merely the receptive
agent
Evening journal., 1898-04-20
no BUILD SIXTEEN HOUSES.

Building Inspector Grubb this morn
ing issued a building permit to Calvin
l. Swayne to build sixteen houses on
Frankln street, near Seventh, to cost
in all s49,102. Also to p J. Ford to
build one store and dwelling at the
northwest corner of Second and Harri-
son streets.
Evening journal., 1898-04-20

BABY HUAfORS.-Dr Agnew's Oint-
ment soothes, quiets and effects quick
and effective cures in all skin eruptions
common to baby during teething-time.
II is harmless to the hair in cases of
Scald Head and cures Eczema, Salt
Rheum, and all Skin Diseases Of older
people. S5 cents.-23. Sold by Miller
Drug Company, 402 Market street; N.
b. Danforth, Market and, Second
streets.
Evening journal., 1898-04-20

Railroad men generally will regret the
sudden and untimely death Of Walter
Lackey, manager Of the Royal Blue Line
Of the B. & o. railroad. He was an ex-
cellent business man, as the success
and popularity Of his branch of the SER
vices gives evidence, and his genial
manner drew men close to him at all
times and places.
Evening journal., 1898-04-20

While the cold weather Of the last
week in March and the first week in
April interfered seriously with the
work OF the shad fishermen on the
Delaware, II is a pleasure to note that
now that the run Of fish is fairly on
the fishermen are delighted with the
large size Of the finny beauties.
Evening journal., 1898-04-20

Brandywine Park is beginning to put
on its Spring dress, and the Board OF
Park Commissioners will soon have
everything in readiness for the recep-
tion of the public. It is a recreative
spot not fully appreciated by the public
because it is deficient in artificial at
fractions. but to the lover OF nature il
is one Of the most beautiful sylvan re-
treats in the East.
Evening journal., 1898-04-20
MTRDER sUSPECT RELEAsED.

West Chester, April 20.-Charles
Harley, charged with the murder OF
his housekeeper, Isabelle Ridgeway,
and her 5-year-old son, some three
weeks ago, at his home, near buttons
Mill, was released here yesterday after
a habeas corpus hearing, and after re-
ceiving some congratulations from
some of his neighbOrs left for his
home The testimony was lengthy and
varied, but nothing new from what
was given before the coroner and the
magistrate was produced. The counsel
on either side argued at length and
with much zeal, but Judge Hemphill
denied that there was anything to show
that death had not been produced by
suicide and that Harley was in any
way connected with the deaths.
Evening journal., 1898-04-20
AT THE sEAsHORE.

Mr.. and Mrs Charles e. Dubell,
Charles B. Dubell, Willard E. Dubell,
Mrs. BrattOn and Mrs. Reynolds form
cd a party Of Wilmingtonians who
went to Atlantic City to-day. Mr.. Du-
bell will return in two or three days,
but the others will remain for about
ten days.
Evening journal., 1898-04-20

Now that fine weather has set in it is
10 be hoped that the work OF paving
Taylor street will be completed The
people residing en- it have been both
patient and long-suffering
Evening journal., 1898-04-20

Deaths and births are running a close
race in Kent county. During the last
quarter there were 80 deaths and 81
births, not to mention 100 marriages
Evening journal., 1898-04-20

What is known as the Adams tax law
Is in no sense the Adams tax law. It
was drafted long before Mr. Adams
ever dreamed of being called from the
delightful shades of Marshay Hope to
represent his hundred in the General
Evening journal., 1898-04-20
LENNIG DENIES 1T.

Nov 1OIk, ApTII ~.
The United States government has
purchased the fast steam yacht Au Re
weir from William Dupont of Whining
ton. The yacht is in her slip at Harlan
and Hollingsworth's shipyard at pres
ent. Her dimensions are 342.O6 tons
gross, 212 net; length over all, Isl
feet; on water line, $50; beam, 2S.6;
draft. feet.
Evening journal., 1898-04-20
EROM GENERAL DEBILITY.

William Jackson, colOred, was sent
to the Delaware Hospital this morning
from the City Hall. He was suffering
from general debility.
Evening journal., 1898-04-20

Ex-ChairmanBach's confidential let
ters on political matters carry with
bhem that element OF publicity which is
truly charming to the wlde-awake
newspaper man.
Evening journal., 1898-04-20
HOMIE WEDDTNG TO-NTC.HT

Miss Henrietta Sheldon and Charles
E. Bedford will be married this even
ing The ceremony will take place at
the residence of the brides sister.
Mrs Charles T. Reese, No III Adams
street.
Evening journal., 1898-04-20
THEIR WEDDING DAY.
This a Date Long to Be Re-
membered BY Many Couples.
THE HOFFEoKBR-oANBY EUPTIALs
TO TAKE PLACE IN ST ANDREWS
CHURCH AT 7.3O O'CLOCK THIS
EVENING OTHER CHURCH AN
HOME CEREMONIES.

All communications intended for inser-
ton in this column should be addressed to
Society Editor, care of the Evening Jour
nal. Communications should be written
on one side of the paper only.
Evening journal., 1898-04-20

Let some Of those congressman who
have been so eager for war give US an
evidence OF their good faith by enlist
ing In the National Reserve. 1t is one
thing to get up fight for yourself and
another thing to get up fight for
somebody else.