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Evening journal., 1898-01-26
RAILWAY RUMORS REVIVED.
KNOWING ONES DECLARE THAT
THE DEAL is ABOUT CONSUM-
MATED.

MATED.
The reported sale Of the Whining
ton City Railway to Philadelphia
syndicate is again brought before the
public by the declaration of representa-
tives Of the syndicate that the deal is
about consummated II is said that all
that remains to be done is the signing
of the necessary papers. Representa-
tives of Clark a Co. were in Whining
ton yesterday, and, il is said held con-
ferences with the City Railway Offl-
cials When asked about the sale the
officials merely said that the road had
not been sold
The details of the transaction are
gradually coming out. The seven di-
rectors are said to hold over 10000 of
the 80 600 share of the companyl and
they have pooled their interest to get
$40 a share, the par value of which Is
$40. Clark & Co. are said to be willing
to pay the price for just enough to con-
troll the road, but the directors desired
to take care Of a few friends and in
creased the pool of stock to 10000
shares.
The proposed purchasers did not care
to pay 500 a share for this large block
and it is said that they offered $l9.75
which price is reported to have been
accepted. Since 1t became known that
the City Railway could be bought sew
eral syndicates have been after It.
Who are in the Clark g. Co syndi.
cate besides Robert Wetherill, OF Ches.
| ter, is not known. but 1t is reported
| that Messrs. Widener and Elkins, o
Philadelphia, have large interests in 1t
1t is rumored that a meeting Of rep
resentatives of the syndicate and OF tn
local company was held in the Equi
table building to-day, but nothing def
mite concerning II could be ascertained
Evening journal., 1898-01-26
SUNDAY SCHOOL INSTITUTE
PROFESSOR TTAM1L. OF JACKSON
WILLIE, I'LL, CONDUCTED 1T II
GRACE NJ. e. CHURCH.

I
WILLIE, I'LL, CONDUCTED 1T IN
GRACE NJ e. CHURCH.
Professor II. H. Hamil, of Jackson
vile, H., field worker of the lnterna-
tional Sunday School Association, con-
Quoted a Sunday school institute In
Grace M. e. Church yesterday after
noon and evening, and despite the mis-
erable weather, many Sunday school
workers OF the city We're present The
institute was under the auspices Of the
Delaware association.
Professor Hamils afternoon subject
was on sunday School Methods and
he outlined pans to improve the sun
day school and secure better results. In
the evening he spoke on Bible study
and Teaching" He said a triple prcb-
lem comes before every teacher in tbs
Sunday school. The first is In tho
Bible. the second IS in the art OF teach.
ing. and the third is in the scholars
The aim Of the Sunday schools Is t'
convert the boys and the girls, and u
set them right upon all questions
Evening journal., 1898-01-26
HAMBURG CLUBS CLOSE PLAYING

A pleasant meeting OF tne HAMBURG
Euchre Club was held at Mark M.
Cleaver's office last evening. Twenty
games were played Wilmer j. Ella
son and Julian b. Robinson won
eleven Of them, and made 109 points
j. d. Winslcw and M. NJ Cleaver won
nine games and made los points. NJ.
Winsiow had two lone hands; Mr.
Cleaver, two; Mr.. Ellison, 3, and Mr.
Robinson, none.
Evening journal., 1898-01-26

lHE TRUST EES WILL M1El HID
AFTERNOON AND DISCUSS MAT
TIERS CONCERNING THE INsTl-
TUITION.
The quarterly meeting of the board
OF trustees of the New Castle county
almshouse was held at the county
almshouse to-day. The superintendents
report was submitted, and contracts
were awarded for beef. mutton, bread,
groceries. dry goods, shoes, tobacco,
carpet slippers, drugs and medicine.
An Evening Journal reporter called
up the institution by telephone this
morning. A young man, who said he
was the superintendent's secretary an
swered. In reply to questions Of the
reporter he said that he gave an ac-
count Of the last meeting at the aims
house and that the reporters and Mr..
Mccoy did not like It. He was request
ed to get Mr.. Mccoy to the telephone,
but refused to do so. When the re-
porter attempted to argue the matter
| the secretary rang or, thus ending the
| tOuNtIhullOus AAiltAANN AtlAAN va 'A'N -
stitution failed to receive any answer
/ there.
Superintendent Mccoy stated this
afternoon that ne authorized no person
secretary or anyone else, to refuse e
give the Evening Journal news over
the telephone.
The superlntendonts report showed
24S inmates, and three deaths durinl
the month.
These contracts for supplies were
awarded:
Meat, M. J. Gallagher cents pound
Bread. Lawrence Mausher, pa cents
pound. Groceries, George w. Gray
Dry goods, William b. Sharp. Shoes
Daniel McCusker. Tobacco, GeOrg
Steinicken. Drugs, j. Harvey Spru
ance.
These facts were ascertalned throug
the kindness OF superintendent HanC
, ker of the State Hospital, who wen
! to superintendent Mccoy, eXplaine
Z the trouble of the Journal 10 him, an
Mr.. Mccoy Immediately came to th
telephone and roundly condemned VIII
u ever had been guilty Of breaking O
u tolcphOnic communication.
Evening journal., 1898-01-26
LAST NIGHTS FIGHTS
ON ACCOUNT OF A BAD ANKLE
GLYNN WAS UNABLE TO MEET
LENNY.

AA4A ANAN NeAo UNABLE ~
LENNY.
The Tuxedo Athletic Club. OF Ches-
ter gave its first boxing exhibition in
this city last night at Pyie's Cycle
Academy, and despite the miserable
weather fair crowd OF sports gather
ed to see the bouts. What was to have
been the star go of the evening, the
contest between Glynn and Lenny, was
declared off on account of Glynn's bad
ankle, which he sprained several days
ago while training
The first bout of the evening was be-
tween George Russel, of New Castle,
and Jack" Cannon, of Cincinnati. At
ter several rounds Of hot fighting Rus
sell got his right on Cannon's jaw, and
the man from Mark Hanna's borough
went out Jack" Daily then went on
in ten-rOund go with Young Smyrna,
of Chester, and after ten rounds of
clever fighting, Daily was given the de-
cision. A six-round bout between two
colored fighters-Fisher, OF this city
and Blackiston, of Chester. wound up
the show and resulted in a draw.
Glynn and Lenny have posted a for
felt for a fight, and their representa-
tives will meet on Sunday and make
| arrangements for the match.
Evening journal., 1898-01-26
No MIssED LIE CAR.

A young man who makes .his home
at the Merritt House met with a seri-
Gus drawback this morning. He was
dressed TO call on his best girl, and
was about to take a car at the hotel
door, when the wind took off his hat
and carried il TO the ground, after
which It rolled across French street
through wind and water, with the
young man in full chase. When the
hat was recovered it presented a
wrecked appearance, and it's owner
gazed sorrowfully at ii and motioned tc
the conductor to proceed without him
Evening journal., 1898-01-26
TO RUN NEXT WEEK.

Charles Maull, of Lewes, called on
Marshals Short and CLARK this morning
at the Federal building. Mr.. Maull,
in speaking Of the new Baltimore and
Queen Anne's road, said that the rails
were all laid into Lewes and that cars
would be run over the road next week.
The directors of the road are to be
banauetted next week by Lewes proml-
nent citizens.
Evening journal., 1898-01-26
DEFENDANTS DISMISSED.

Bridget EpiscOpo, an Italian woman,
was a complainant in Magistrate Kel-
ley's court last night, when she az
raigned Joseph Balascia and Nicola
Disoldi on the charge of using abusive
language toward her. The charge was
not sustained and the defendants We're
dismissed
Evening journal., 1898-01-26
PRoFEssIoNAL WAs BLANKED.

Captain Shaw. of this city, being
very fond OF the game of dOminoes, has
acquired the reputation Of a profcs
sional. He invited a few friends to par
ticipate in a game, and the contest
came on Wednesday evening. The cap
tain was surprised and disappointed at
being blanked by amateurs. The score:
Shaw, 0; Burris, s; Lodge, 2; Jordan, J.
Evening journal., 1898-01-26
DISTINGUISHED PARTY PASSES
THROUGH

A distinguished party passed
through this city early last evening on
a special car on their way to Philadol-
pnia TO attend the dinner Of the Com
mercial Exchange at the Hotel Walton
last night. In the party were Congress-
c. W. Stone. Congressman G. M. Dav-
ldsOn, OF Kentucky. Colonel Casseis. OF
Washington, ard Secretary OF the
Treasury Lyman J. Gage.
Evening journal., 1898-01-26
WANTED.

WANTED.-Young men and women to
learn Shorthand (day or night at Goldey
college and take positions Call or write
for information to II. S. Goldey, Eighth
and Market streets.
WANTED.-Ladies and gentlemen to
Join a private dancing class. Also stage
dancing taught. Baby Ruth, my star pu-
Prof. William Scarlet, 62S Madison street.
Evening journal., 1898-01-26
rAILEn no PRoVE IT.

Ievina Sipple, colored was a COM
plainant in Magistrate Kelley's court
last night against Harry Knight
West Indian negro, who she said as
saulted her. The plaintih failed 10
prove her case and Knight was dis
missed.
Evening journal., 1898-01-26
NEW STEAMERS IN SIGHT.
SEVEN ARE TO BE BUILT BY
PHILADELPHIA CAPITALISTS.

OlN Elm AINL ~ DE DULL ID
PHILADELPHIA CAPITALISTS.
Local shipbuilders will be pleased to
learn that there is work ahead for the
shipyards en- the Delaware river, and
some of the contracts may fall to them.
From announcements recently made
there are in view the construction of
about seven new steamers in which
the Philadelphia capitalists are inter
ested and some of which are likely to
be built at yards on the Delaware
river. The concerns which are in need
of new vessels are the International
Navigation Company, the recently cor
porated Manhattan and the Philadel-
phia and New York Steamship Com
panies.
Evening journal., 1898-01-26
WEST CHESTER BEEF SUPPLY
PRICE WILL BE RAISED BY THE
NEW LAW WHICH RECENTLY
WENT INTO EFFECT.

West Chester, Pa, Jan. 26.-Benla-
min McFadgen, proprietor OF tine
Westgrove Tattersall, ventured une
opinion that cow sales are practically
q thing OF the past. He says:
"This new law that went into eftec:
January ], regulating the driving ana
shipping Of dairy COWS and meat cautle
for breeding purposes into Pennsyl-
vania. will almost ruin tie business
We cannct afford to buy cattle IN an
other state and then have uhem SUD
iected 70 examination ~ veterlnaIles-
tr Two or three out Of a drove are con-
demned and have to be killed that viii
take away all profit. Even If they
should ali prove sound, Il is going "a
raise the price of cows, which Is al
ready too high, when we take into con-
sideration what butter and milk ar'
bringing"
Evening journal., 1898-01-26
EXAMINING PUPILs.

Examinations in grammar schools
Nos. 1. A and "a are being held, and all
pupils having an average OF 20 in all
branches but one, and 20 in one branch
will pass. This examination is heia
for the scholars who failed to pass az
the last examination. The customary
mid-Winter promotions will take pace
next Monday.
Evening journal., 1898-01-26
AGAIN BRouGHr NO LIrE.

The movement to abolish free
lunches in beer saloons is again being
agitated by several restaurant and sa-
loon-keepers. w. S. Prickett will prob
ably present a bill at Dover for leg
islative action. The movement is an
old one, and has been revived from
year to year.
Evening journal., 1898-01-26
ENTERTAINMENT At THE DAY
NURSERY

The children at st. Michaels Day
Nursery, No. 2o7 Washington street,
have prepared an entertainment Of
music, dialogues. etc. to which the pub
lie are cordially invited, On Thursday
afternoon. at O'Clock. The house
will be open for inspection ard lights
refreshments will be served.
Evening journal., 1898-01-26
MARY WANTED FURNITURE.

Alexander Wilmington was a pain
tiff in Magistrate Kelley's court last
night against Mary e. Ryan, whom he
charged with the theft of house furni-
ture. The defendant was house-keeper
for the plaintiff, and he alleged that
she removed the goods from his home
She was held for court
Evening journal., 1898-01-26
A YOUNG wIFE's FUNERAL.

Funeral services were held in ST.
Peters Pro-Ca.hcdral this morning
ever the remains Of Mrs. Mary S-
Campbell, wife Of Joseph A. Campbell
Many relatives and friends wore pres
snt to hear Father Connolly say the
last words ever the Young wife wh1
had died prematurely. At the conclu-
sion Of the service the bcdy was in
tered in the New Cathedral Cemetery
Evening journal., 1898-01-26
WEsr sEcoNp sTREET FIRE.

A back building and part Of the
fence at No. 916 West Second street,
occupied by Annie c. Flynn, was de-
stroyed last night by fire. The Wecca
coe chemical engine responded and put
out the blaze.
Evening journal., 1898-01-26
BRIERLEY's PROPERTY SOLD.

The personal property of Arthur w.
Brierley. on Front street and Maryland
avenue, was sold by Sheriff Finn this
morning. 10 was sold piecemeal and
aggregated s1,176 Harry Emmons,
Francis H. Hoffecker Henry r. Bring
hurst, Lilburn Chandler and Patrick
Fahoy we're the purchasers.
Evening journal., 1898-01-26
SPOKEN OF FOR SENATOR.

Edmond raper, OF Appoquiniminlz,
hundred, is prominently mentioned as
the Democratic candidate for state s1n-
ator in the senatorial district cOmpos "a
Of Appoquinimink and Blackbird hun.
dreds
Evening journal., 1898-01-26
ma AND MRS. CARR HONE.

John Carr. Of Fame Company, No. 6,
who has been lately married. was sere-
naded last night by the company at No.
S13 West Third street. The serenaders
were royalty entertained by Mr.. and
Mrs. Carr.
Evening journal., 1898-01-26
snnnEN pEATH on lois oNEIL

John O'Neil, of No 127 Monroe
street, and an old member OF the Wee
cacce Fire Company, died last
evening very suddenly. lie was
an employe Of the p, w. q b.
railroad and attended to the switches
at the foot of Lombard street.
Evening journal., 1898-01-26
-ENcAMPMENr MEMnERs ArrENn.

Allison Lakeland. OF Russellville.
Pa, was buried at Russellville yester-
day afternoon. He was a member OF
Reynolds Encampmcnt, No. 3, /. o. O..
f., Of this city, and Goldsmith Nailor
and Thomas c. Doud attended the fu-
neral
Evening journal., 1898-01-26
DUE TO A MISUNDERSTANDING.

ihe publication of two notices of
Democratic delegate meetings for the
First ward gave rise TO story that
there was trouble In that part OF the
city The dual publication was the re-
suit OF a mistake. The chairman OF
the ward organization sent one notice
to the newspapers and the secretary
sent another. IL was due wholly to a
misunderstanding.
Evening journal., 1898-01-26
asENAToR" DUPoNT's CALLERS.

DIR. H. r. Burton, of Lewes, called on
Senator" DUPONT this morning in ref
erence to appointing Frank Burton
postmaster Of I.ewes. EX-State Treas
urer Atkins was also a caller on Mr..
DUPONT in reference to appointing
Silas Warrington postmaster Of Broad
kiln.
Evening journal., 1898-01-26
CONsIDERING THE PARTY RULES

A conference of prominent Demo
Gratis was held in this city to-day 20
consider the proposed changes in the
party rules by the county convention to
be held here on February 3.
Evening journal., 1898-01-26
nARK PLAcE.

The electric lights on South Market
street bridge have not been lighted for
two nights From the bridge to b
street is a very lonely place when 1t is
properly lighted, and the residents OF
that section are complaining about the
absence Of lights.
Evening journal., 1898-01-26
DEATH WAS NATURAL.

An investigation Of the death of Viii
mer Berry. better known as the Her
nit Of Thoroughfare Neck" has beer
made. and disclosed that Berrys deatf
was a natural one.
Evening journal., 1898-01-26
TWO FOR BILLY" HE.L
JOHN COLLINS WAS ARRAIGNED
FOR ASSAULT, BUT HIS CASE
WAS CONTINUED.

WAS CONTINUED.
BILLY" Heal. the veteran crier of
Judge Balls court, was a witness In
court this morning against Charles
Dougherty and Owen Harvey, whom he
charged with being drunk. The former
was fined SO and costs. The latter made
an earnest plea for dismissal, which
he secured by promising to leave town
Adam Heine was arraigned by Offi.
Ger Reilly for drunkenness and disor.
orderly conduct. He was fined so and
costs.
John Collins, who assaulted JohI
Mclaughlin last week when acting tn
role of a peace-maker, was arraigned
and asked that the case be continue
until Saturday. The court agreed.
Evening journal., 1898-01-26
HOME MISSION CHARTERED.

Judge Spruance has granted a char
ter to the Wilmington Hcme Mission.
It, win occupy the building No. 81
Ship,ey street.
Evening journal., 1898-01-26
MORE DrLECATEs TONIGHT.

First and Eleventh. ward Democrats
win meet this evening and elect dele
Gates to the county convention to re-
vise the party rules. It will be held
in Turn Hall On February 8.
Evening journal., 1898-01-26
THE STRIKE IS OYER

STRIKERS WANTED TO RETURN,
BUT THE BLUMENTHAL COM
PANY WOULDN'T HAVE THEM.
Richard Patzowsky, when seen by
an Evening Journal reporter this
morning that all the stalking machines
at the works OF M. Blumenthal a. Co.
are filled and the alleged strike is abso-
luteiy over.
He further said that the company
had all the men It could take care Of.
The stal1crs now out returned and
asked for employment, but the com
pany will not take them back, as their
places are filled.
Evening journal., 1898-01-26
CRASH RREAKs AN AXLE

The team Of H. White this morning,
at Fourth and French streets, crashed
lntosthe dearborn. OF Robert T. Cam.
OF Kirkwood, Del. breaking the axle.
Evening journal., 1898-01-26
LIGHT on THE MAIL.

A, new arc light has been placed in
the rear Of the Federal building, where
the mail wagons take the mail to the
trains
Evening journal., 1898-01-26
GAS TANKS FOR RENT.

Fifteen acetylene gas tanks, belong
ing to Emory S. Turner. were seized
Yesterday afternoon by Constable
Green on a rent claim.
Evening journal., 1898-01-26
GO TO THE "BANK. >

No. Z EAST Fourth street, for fine lunoh
daily 10 TO ! mornings: 20 II even
ings. Lunch tonight: Fish cakes and
vegetable soup. J. W. Wagner.
Evening journal., 1898-01-26
rnrRrp TIME FOR ROBERTs.

William H. Roberts last night won a
silver cup as the champion clos and
wing dancer CT Delaware. Roberts
has won a trophy for the past four
years.
Evening journal., 1898-01-26
rHE NEW RITUALS.

The revised rituals of the l. o..
R. NJ. have been received to-day By
George c. Guthrie. great chief OF rec
ords. They are an improvement over
the old ones, and will be distributed at
once.
Evening journal., 1898-01-26
WOMAN PREACHFR HERE.

Rev. Mrs. w. e. Blandy. of Long
Island. is conducting revival services a.
the Second NJ. P. Church. Fifth avenue
and Anchorage street.
Evening journal., 1898-01-26
WINTER RESORTS

HADDON HALL,
HADDON HALL,
HADDON HALL,
On the beach,
ATLANTIC CITY, n. J.
Modern and Complete in every Detail.
ALL-THE-YEAR RESORT.
Remarkably mild climate, every pleas
ure and attribute of metropolitan city
A beach promenade famous the world
over; beach parlors, heated by steam
Driving. Winter yachting feature.
Duck shooting. Golf Links in course Of
preparation, etc, etc.
HADDON HALL remains open the en-
tire year and contains every known mod
ern hotel improvements. Rooms en- suite,
with baths attached, ETC. Write for
booklet. LEEDS & LlPPlNCOTT.
Evening journal., 1898-01-26

TO CURE a COLD IN ONE DAY
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets
Druggists refund money II It fails. 25c-
Evening journal., 1898-01-26

CLAYTON
CLAYTON
CLAYTON
HOUSE
HOUSE Harry Bothman. Prop.
HOUSE
CAFE.
CAFE.
CAFE
TABLE D'HOTE DINNER.
From II to +. NJ.
A LA CARTE.
oysters, Steaks
CLANS, Chops
Lobsters, Game,
Crabs, Rarebits,
Fish, TeTTapin.
SERVICE PAR EXCELLENCE.
The finest Vintage of Wines. Oper
from A. M. TIL u =. NJ. For Ladies ans
Gentlemen. Ladies' entrance on Flftl
Street. Prices moderate.
Evening journal., 1898-01-26
HELP WANTED.

WANTED.-White girl for general
housework, 2S1 Market street
A LIMITED number of respectable
Girls can secure employment by apply
Ing at the Jute Works, over Eleventh
street bridge.
WANTED.-A girl for general house
work Apply 1lO3 Adams street.
WANTED.-Upright and faithful gem
tlemen or ladies' to travel for responsible,
established house in Delaware. Monthly'
erence. Enclose self-addressed stamped
envelope. The Dominion Company, Dept.
X, Chicago.
WANTED-Agents, male and female, to
solicit insurance Policies issued on
monthly plan If desired, from Sl0O to $40
co. Full and immediate benefit, halt the
amount of policy for permanent disable
ity by accident or sickness. Also Liml-
teu Payment Policies issued in 10, Is, and
20 payments. Call or address, 90
w. S. HOFFMAN & CO.,
Managers
Covenant Mutual Life Assn, of Illinois,
S96 Market street
Incorporated Jan. 9, 1871.
Chas Fehrenbach, Gen. Agt.
Delmarvia Telephone No. 4S2.
FREE TEA SET.-Ladies, send us your
full address, plainly written, and we vii
--uxprpss-yOu 75 of our exquisite ARABIAN
PERFUME PACKETS. TO sell among
friends, at 10 cents EACH when sold. re
NIT US the money Qess expense charges
and we will send you a beautiful deco
trouble. full size for family use. Mann
nearest express office and address, Ara
bian Perfume Co., Dept s, Brdgewater
Conn.
Evening journal., 1898-01-26
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES.

FOR SALE.-Cigar store for sale, north
west corner Eight and Spruce streets.
FOR SALE.-The licensed saloon prop
erty 16 East Front street. Possession
given March 25 next. JOHN MNEH.
Evening journal., 1898-01-26
LOST AND FOUND.

LOST.-On January 2S,one ladies' open
faced gold watch and pin. Lost IN gong
from Eighth and Washington, down &c
Sixth and Washington, thence 10 Broome
Reward If left at this office.
Evening journal., 1898-01-26
FARNHURST MEETING.
Trustees Of the Poor Meet
and Award Contracts.
GROCERIES, CLOTHING AND MEAT

THE TRUSTEES WILL MEET THIS
AFTERNOON AND DISCUSS MAT
TIERS CONCERNING THE 1NSTI-
TUITION.
Evening journal., 1898-01-26
EOR SALE.

Columbia and Hartford Bicycles and
a good line of bicycle supplies, stands,
lamps, etc, which 1 am Offering at a
bargain until February lst.
JOHN A. CRANsTON. No 3 w. Sth st.
FOR SALE.-Pool table, in first-class
order. Address II. w. f.. this office.
Evening journal., 1898-01-26
ATLANTIC CITY, N. ].

Winter at the Seashore. A Delightful
Season
Evening journal., 1898-01-26
GOOD GAMES IN PROSPECT.


Three nights a week the Y. NJ G. a.
basketball teams are practicing, ano
some good games are in prospect.
Evening journal., 1898-01-26

WANTED. White girl for general
housework, 231 Market street.
Evening journal., 1898-01-26
SAN MARCos HOTEL.

SAN MARCOS HOTEL
Open All the Year.
Pacific and Massachusetts Avenues, AT
lantic City, N. ,.
Near the Beach. Elegant and Mod
ern. Hydraulic Elevator. Hot Sal
Baths. Sun Parlor. Steam Heat. Oper
Crates. Cuisine and Service First
class. A. GRUBB, Mgr.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-02-21
PROCLAMATION.

Mardi Gras at New Orleans will
this year be February 21st and 22d
the latter being the most important
day, with the greatest number of at
fractions. The Texas & Pacific rail-
way, the only line running through
sleepers and coaches to New Orleans,
will sell tickets from their Texas sta
tions February 18th, 18th, goth and
21st; and from Louisiana stations
February 18th, goth, 21st and 22nd
all tickets limited TO March 5th. Tie
rate will be only one fare for the
round trip
See nearest ticket agent for further
information, or address E. P. Turner,
General Passenger and Ticket Agent,
Dallas, Texas.