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Evening journal., 1899-12-30
THIS MORNING S COURT
BUT THREE CASES HEARD BE
FORE JUDGE BALL TODAY

Judge Ball In City Court this morn
ing had but three cases to pass upon
and the session was unusually short.
James Rogers was charged with COM
mitting an assault and battery upon
Joseph n. Singley. The latter stated
that he was about TO deliver a five
pound box of candy TO a customer on
West Second street yesterday at noon
when Rogers approached him ana
wanted to purchase it. He informed
Rogers that II was not for sale, where
upon an alteration ensued during
which Singley dropped the box and the
contents spread about the pavement.
Rogers then filled his pockets with the
sweetmeats and started up Orange
street. Slngley followed him and de-
manded the return OF his goods Part
OF the candy was returned. but another
dispute followed and Singley was
knocked down. The court imposed q
fine of S25 and costs and stated that
the prisoner was lucky that a charge OF
highway robbery was not placed
against him.
james f. White, whose bond OF $500
for the appearance of his brother, A. l..
White, before court on Thursday last,
on q charge OF larceny, was forfeited
appeared before Judge Bali this morn
ing to give reasons why the forfeiture
should not SO into effect Mr.. White
stated that he had communicated with
the Police Department on Wednesday
night and was informed by an officer
that il was known that his brother was
under arrest in Philadelphia, and he
supposed that he would not be expect
ed to appear before the local court on
the following morning, as the case has
been settled and there Is no charge
against A. l.. White in this city. Judge
Ball stated that he would not press the
bond.
For being drunk yesterday Barney
McNeal was fined 81 and costs.
Evening journal., 1899-12-30
ARM nRoKEN RY cRANK-

Michael Flood. a p. W. g. b. laloraf.
met with a painful accident yesterday
afternoon while working at the Ship cy
street crossing. early in the afternoon
Daniel Gallagher, who attends the
safety-gates at that crossing was CALI
ed up town on special business and he
secured Flood to attend the gates while
he was gone. During Gallaghe,'s ab
sence IL was necessary for Flood %
lower the gates and while so dcing tho
crank broke and struck him on IN,
right arm, fracturing 1t just below the
elbow. He was removed to the hospital
room at the French stree. station
where Or. James A. Draper dressed
the wounded member. after which
Flood was sent to his home, No 1913
Chestnut street. in a cab.
Evening journal., 1899-12-30
SPECIAL Jury DRAWN.

A special jury has been drawn to try
the case Of A. E. Frantz VS.. the Girard
Life Insurance Annuity and Trust
Company, on January 3, as follows:
Thomas N. Stayton, George w. Gray,
Julian B. Robinson, William Vickery,
Of Wilmington hundred; Abram Pal
mer, James Carpenter, Jr., and William
4stAbUafigd .I2pound : and fitl I II
Cloud of Christiana; John Nivin, John
w. Dennison, James M. Shakespeare
Frank V. Whiteman and John Bell, OF
Mill Creek; Ira G.. Mclaughlin, Sam
uel Morrison and James Crossan, White
Clay Creek; James w. Dunning and
Henry M. Silver, New Castle; Robert
Whittock, Isaac J. Woods. John W
Carrow, Jr., and Joshua Clayton, Jr.
! st. Georges; Frank Knots and Thoma.
Lattomus, Appoquinimink, and George
r. Donovan, Blackbird.
Evening journal., 1899-12-30
MYSTERIOUS EYRE CASE
DERBY HAT MAY LEAD TO IDENTI-
FICATIoN OF EYRES COMPAN-
ION.

DERBY HAT MAY LEAD TO IDENTI-
FICATION OF EYRE'S COMPAN-
ION.
North American today:
A body which may possibly have
been that Of George B. Eyre was seen
floating in the Delaware between
Howe's cove and Red Bank, N. j., yes
terday morning. Charles Hill, shad
fisherman, said that a stranger i'm
parted this information to him, adding
that he could not reach the body on
account OF broken ice along the shore.
Eyre had a companion when he left
the Alpha Club boathouse in the gun
ming skiff. That is established. II was
learned, yesterday that John Mowry,
president of the Alpha Club. had turn
ed over to the police OF Chester black
derby hat. The finding Of this hat. ii
is believed, will lead to the identifica-
ton of George Eyre's mysterious COM
panion.
Charles Hill, q fisherman, picked up
reddish brown corduroy cap on the
shore at Howe's cove, between Wash
ington Park and Red Bank, n. j., at
flood time on Christmas Day. The cap
is of the color and size of that worn
by Eyre when he disappeared. 1t is now
in the possession of the North Ameri-
can, and will be taken to Chester today
for Identification.
Evening journal., 1899-12-30
NEW YEARS MARKETS
PRODUCE AND POULTRY MUCH IN
EVIDENCE-TURKEYS HIGHER.

iltODltE AND IOOLlNl MONt in
EVIDENCE-TURKEYS HIGHER.
The markets today are abundant in
vegetables and poultry, although tur-
keys are few and slightly higher IN
price. This. however, is owing to the
colder weather
Last Saturdays markets were much
larger than today, but the farmers who
braved the cold to occupy their stands
are doing we'll, as many are replenish-
ing their larders for the New Years
dinner Quotations are as follows
Notwithstanding. per barrel,
S1QS125; white potatoes. old, per bar
rel, 55Q60c.; sweet potatoes. per bar
rel, 50; onions, per barrel. S1.35 Poul-
try. etc.-Eggs delaware and Mary
land) per dozen. 22c.; chickens, live
per pound, &C.; chickens, dressed. per
pound, 10c. turkeys. dressed. per
pound. 1S@15c.; ducks. dressed. per
pound, 10c. Fruits-Apples. new, per
barrel, $25O6$3; oranges, per box,
s2.5OQ$S.5O; lemons tMessina) per box,
s3@S3.5O.
Evening journal., 1899-12-30
GRECIAN FROZEN TO THE WAYS
BIG STEAMSHIP COULD NOT MOVE
OWING TO THE FROST.

The launch Of the steamship Greclan,
being constructed by the Harlan and
Hollingsworth Company for the Win
sor Line Steamship Company. which
was to have taken place this morning
at the yards of the local company, fail
ed to materialize Owing TO the cold
weather the boat was frozen to the
ways. That, combined with the SWELL
ing Of the crib. caused by the stormy
weather OF the last few days. made It
impossible to move the ship more than
about seven inches.
Despite the cold and stormy weather
large crowd had collected to see the
event, and many prominent persons
from New York were here. Almost
every device was used to float the ves-
sell but TO no avail, as she was frozen
fast
Miss Winsor. daughter of President
| Winsor, OF the steamship company. was
10 have been the sponsor on Tuesday
next another attempt VIII be made. and
IL is probable that different arrange.
ments will be made, II she is still
frozen.
IL Is understood that the local com.
pany will lose about s., 500 on account
Of the boat falling to go on, as she will
have to be lacked up and the frozen
tallow will have to be removed. and q
number OF other costly things will have
to be done
On January IA OF the present year
the steamship Kershaw. for the Mer.
chants and Miners Transportation
Company Of Baltimore, failed to go of
under the same circumstances, and 8
great deal Of trouble was experienced
in launching her
Evening journal., 1899-12-30
CoLoRED PEOPLE TO CELEBRATE
CHURCHES UNITE ON THE ANNI-
VERSARY OF EMANCIPATION
DAY.

CHURCHES UNITE on THE ANNI-
VERSARY OF EMANCIPATION
DAY.
The colored people OF this city have
made extensive arrangements for cele-
brating the thirty-seventh anniversary
Of the proclamation OF emancipation
from slavery on Monday, New Years
Day. All prominent organizations in
the city, as well as the churches, Will
take part In the program. In the morn
ing services viii be held at Shiloh Bap-
tist Church. Twelfth and Orange
streets, with a special sermon by the
pastor. Rev. B. +. Moore. At 2 o'clock
services VIII be held at Bethel A. M. e.
Church. Addresses viii be made by
ministers Of the different colored
churches.
The evening service will be held at
Ezion A. M. e. Church. beginning at
o'clock, at which time the emanci-
patton proclamation will be read by
Mrs. Howard ID. Postles. Rev. John
c. Brock win be the orator Of the oc-
casion, while Bishop A. Grant, pre-
siding bishop of the First Episcopal
diocese, will participate. Mrs. Martha
ldhtiof WIZ Will bt Qltaotu ~ lultI-
senate the Goddess of Liberty, will rem
der several choice selections during the
evening.
Among the different colored organi-
zaticns which will attend are Sons Of
I Veterans, G "A. r., Women's Relief
Corps, Douglas Afro-American
Leagues and the Sunday schools. Fol
/ lowing is the committee on arrange
ments: Mrs. Annie Smith, Mrs
Rhoda Robinson, Mrs. Mary Till, Mrs
Laura Shockley, Mrs. Nero Bacchus
; Mrs. Mary Robinson, Miss NJ. Elias
William N Winston, Caleb Laws, d.
p Hamilton. Charles Colburn, Joseph
! L. Hubert. J. 4. Brinckley, A. B. Nc.
/ pherscn Johnson, Lewis e. Taylor
y Jonathan Chippey. Walter Black, VIII
liam J. Miller president, and j. II
Cook and Ralph e. Brock, secretaries
Evening journal., 1899-12-30
NEW YEARS SERVICES

CHURCHES WILL HOLD WATCH
MEETINGS-OFFICES TO CLOSE.
Many of the churches will hold watch
meetings tomorrow night.
At Madeley NJ. e. Church watch SER
vices will begin at $50 o'clock. Preach
ing by Rev. John ID. c. Hanna, ID. d.
Services will commence at St Ste
phen's Lutheran Church at 1916
O'Clock, at which time the Christmas
music will be repeated.
AT Delaware Avenue Baptist Church
watch night services will begin at 1896
O'Clock. Three addresses will be made
as follows: "A Retrospect" by Harry
Emmons: "a Prospect" by Captain
Peter b. Ayars. and An Introspect.
by Deacon c. II. Cantwell The choir
will repeat the Christmas music and
baptism will be held at midnight.
On Monday nearly all OF the public
Offices will close, but most Of the stores
will remain open.
Evening journal., 1899-12-30
sENAToR KENNEY FoR oUAY.

There is some fear expressed by
democrats that United States Senator
Kenney will vote to seat Matthew S.
Quay, Of Pennsylvania, in the United
States Senate. Mr.. Kenney voted
against the seating of Corbett from
Oregon, who was a gubernatorial ap-
pointee. All the other senators who
voted against the seating Of Corbett
will vote against Quay. Mr.. Kenneys S
rumored purpose is deplored by demo
Gratis because they fear that his action
will cause trouble for the party in this
state.
Evening journal., 1899-12-30
TRIEp To ENp LIS LIFE.

Jesse W. Bunce. who was arrested
yesterday morning on a charge OF
drunkenness. tried to end his life IN
the police station by hanging himself
to one Of the cell doors. He was dis
covered by Captain Black. who notified
Police Surgeon Harris. The physician
after examining Bunce. pronounced
him insane and ordered him sent to the
Delaware State Hospital at Farnhurst
Bunce claims to be the son OF a Metho
dist minister of Key Port, N. Y. H'
has been drinking heavily Of late.
Evening journal., 1899-12-30
LOCAL NEWS NOTES

Lunch Of all kinds at Delaware
House every Wednesday and Saturday
night
James Meharg has purchased from c.
T. Milhurn the Acme Furnishing Co. s
business. and will conduct the same at
Ninth and King streets.
Several members Of the Weccacoe
Fire Company will spend New Years
Day in Philadelphia as guests Of the
Volunteer Firemens' Association, OF
that city.
Owing to the cold weather. worl
on new buildings and on new sewers
has been stopped.
"A cottage prayer meeting will bl
held at the home of Josiah Cox, No. so
Lancaster avenue, this evening at
o'clock
The Natural History Society 0
Delaware will meet on Monday evening
January O. a alk o.
Evening journal., 1899-12-30
IA al nENIn RErIREa-

Asa c. Denio, road foreman OF en-
gines OF the Maryland di-
vision OF the p, w. & B.
railroad, who has been in the com
panys mploy for more than fifty
years, is to be placed on the retired list
next Monday. His successor will prob
ably be r. Franklin Carver. who is now
Mr.. Denio's assistant. Another old en-
ploye who will be retired Is Samuel s.
Casperson, baggagemaster. His term
.of service is between forty-seven and
forty-eight years.
Evening journal., 1899-12-30
TALK OF NEW ORDER

FRATERNAL EAGLES PROPOSE TO
ORGANIZE IN THIS CITY.
A move is being agitated in this city
to form q local organization Of the
Fraternal Order of Eagles.
The order has been in existence lit
tie more than a year, but its growth
has been remarkably rapid, its mem
bership now being nearly 10000.
The object of the organization is
good fellowship, the idea being to Sc
cure as members good. square men, who
are pleasant, agreeable, and take an
interest in athletic sports at the same
time. The members are mostly the
sporting class, and nearly all of the
prominent fighters, including Jeffries,
Corbett, Sharkey and many others, are
connected with it,
Evening journal., 1899-12-30
HARVESTING ICE.

The cold snap has frozen over all OF
the ponds and dams in the surrounding
country, and there is now q thickness
ranging from three TO five inches. On
Monday the farmers and others having
ice-houses will begin to harvest the
annual crop Of ice, Sufficient is usual
ly secured each Winter to supply the de-
mand throughout the Summer months.
Evening journal., 1899-12-30
LonaE ELEcTs oFF1cERs.

These officers were elected by Orien-
tai Lodge, No. 13, knights Of Pythias,
last night: Chancellor commander,
Fred. L. Green; vioe-commander, L. e.
Dickerson; prelate, H. B. BATHS; mas
ter Of work, Frank Pierce; master OF
exchequer, John NJ. Barr; master OF
finance, L. f. Adair; keeper of records
and seals, William T. Whitnorth; mas
ter-at-arms, ]. e. Stroup; inner guard
II. Hollingsworth; outer guard, George
.C. Stroup; representative 10 Grand
Lodge, G. ]. H. Beckett; trustee, p. M
Start; widows and orphans commit
tee, Fred. L. Green, Frank Pierce ant
E. w. Proctor.
Evening journal., 1899-12-30
MEMORIAL TO 1T. CHUR0HMAN
MONUMENT AT WEST POINT AND
PRIZE MEDAL FOR DELAWARE
CADETS.

PRlLE MEDAL tOh DELLA w ARE
CADETS.
The Daughters Of the American
Revolution Of Delaware, the Colonial
Danes Of Delaware, the Society of the
Cincinnati of Delaware, and the friends
Of Lieutenant Clarke Churchman have
announced that they have raised $3.50
in memory of the young Delaware sol
dier who was killed in battle at El
Caney, Cuba, on July 2, 1898.
OF the amount so raised, $3.50 is for
a monument, now being constructed, to
be erected over his grave in the ceme-
terry of the United States Military
Academy at West Point, New York.
The monument will be of Vermont
granite, with a sub base and base, sur
mounted by a rough granite cross,
which, as nearly as may be, will be a
fac simile of the rough wooden cross
that was put up over his temporary
grave at FL Caney, to mark the spot
where he was buried the day after the
battle.
The cross will bear the name Lieu
tenant Clarke Churchman, Twelfth In
fantry, U. S. A." A polished diamond
Surface on the base will bear the tribute
to the societies whose patriotic friend.
ship insured the memorial. The com
pletion Of the monument is in the
charge Of Colonel Larnard at Wes
Point.
The remaining $500 of the fund col
lected will be invested in the name o.
'the trustees of Delaware College," il
trust, annually to apply to the interes
arising therefrom to a Lieutenan
Clarke Churchman prize medal, whicl
will be presented each commencement
to that student of the college who shal
have attained the greatest efficiency il
military science.
Evening journal., 1899-12-30
Third Anniversary Of Party
League Observed By Speech
making and Merry making.
THE FINANCIAL QUESTION
DISCUSSED BY WILLIAM H. BERRY,
OF CHESTER. HON. L. IRVING
HANDY, JOHN C. GRAY AND WILL
LIAM B. NoRToN-sILvER ISSUE
WILL BE ON FOR 1900.

WILL BE ON FOR 1900.
The Democratic League of Delaware
celebrated its third anniversary at its
rooms, at Fourth and King streets,
last night. Rousing speeches and gem
eral good time were enjoyed by all
those in attendance. The financial is
sue was the principal topic on which
the speakers dwelt.
Those who made addresses were
William H. Berry, of Chester, Pa, presi-
dent of the Berry Engine Company;
Hon. L. Irving Handy, John G. Gray
and William B. Norton. Simon p.
Doherty, Vice-president Of the League,
presided. Besides the speakers and
chairman, on the platform were John
Pyle, w. S. Alexander, George G. Nor
ton, Robert Crozier, George NJ. Gill
lespie, John S. Rossell Former Judge
David T. Marvel, Howell S. England,
Garrett ]. Hart and Walter A. Nc
Evilly. Music was furnished by the
Trio Orchestra.
Mr. Berry spoke Of the free coinage
of. silver at a 16 to l ratio as the only
remedy OF relief from the burdens of
the money and trust questions. Mr..
Berry denounced the administration
policy regarding the issue of bank
notes. The republican party, he said,
is committed to the policy OF loading
the people with debt. He characterized
the gold standard as the finest skin
game In the world, and said the people
in Great Britain will soon be able to
go shooting innocent people all over
the world. Mr.. Berry said he had
heard of Bryan capturing a panther II
reminded him Of the tiger captured in
New York, which he will trot out in
1900.
HANDY STILL FOR BRYAN.
Mr.. Handy said, in part, that Will
liam Jennings Bryan stands better to-
day than in 1896. He is our presiden-
tial candidate for 1900. We may moi
win with him, but we can come nearer
winning than with any other man
Whatever the cause Of the Filipino
war" he said, or wherever our flag flies
/ am for American troops winning, bul
when victory is won l want some mar
in the White House whose heart is fol
human liberty. That man is William
Jennings Bryan. / know Mckinley has
supported a war Of tyranny.
John G. Gray and William B. Nor
ton made short speeches.
The guests were invited to the foo
below, where they enjoyed turke.
lunch and other refreshments.
The committee Of arrangements wa
composed of c. NJ. Gillespie, John Pyle
Robert Crozier, G. G. Morton and w.
Alexander.
Evening journal., 1899-12-30
POSTED NOTICES.

The Universal Conduit, Light, Heat
and Power Company yesterday posted
notices in various parts of the city to
the effect that it would make applica-
tion to the Street and Sewer Depart
ment next month for permission to
open up certain streets for the pur-
pose of laying conduits. Edmund
Mitchell. Jr., is president of the COM
pany and II. H. Billany, secretary.
Evening journal., 1899-12-30
Mcgary'S StOrerOom on Fire,
the Blaze Being Caused
BY Oil Stove.
LIBERTY" TO THE RESCUE
HUGH WALLACE. OF THAT COM
PANY, EXTINGUlSHED THE
FLAMES AND RECEIVED A Sc
WE'RE CUT ON THE HAND.

Had Il not been for the presence of
mind Of Hugh Wallace, president OF the
Liberty Fire Company, a serious fire
might have occurred this morning at
the northeast corner OF Fourth and Or
ange streets
The building is occupied as store
room by NJ Megary & Son, and also as
a repair shop. IL was filled with
paints, oils and grease OF an inhamma-
BILE nature In the Office was lighted
oil stove. No one was about the place
and the stove set fire to the woodwork.
Hugh Wallace, president OF the Liberty
Fire Company, was passing at the time
and noticing smoke issuing from the
building, rushed In.
He found the woodwork of the Office
in blaze. Promptly securing a bucket
OF water Wallace extinguished the
flames.
An alarm was sent In from box No.
2l2. at Third and Tatnall streets. The
district companies responded but there
services were not needed. In breaking
the glass OF the Office window Wallace
sustained a severe cut on thehand. Had
it not been for the prompt action OF
the fireman a serious conhagration
might have occurred, as the upper
floors OF the structure contain paints
oils and turpentine.
Evening journal., 1899-12-30
MRs. NAME TOWNSEND DEAD.

Georgetown. Del. Dec S0.-The
whole town is shocked by the sudden
death of Mrs. Name Townsend, which
took place at the home Of her husband.
Eben a. Townsend, a lumber merchant
Of Dagsboro, yesterday morning. She
was i'll only a short time. Mrs. Town
send was the second daughter CT Mr..
and Mrs Charles r. Purnell, OF this
town, and was "a years old. She leaves
two young children.
Evening journal., 1899-12-30
InRY VIEWING LAND.

The jury appointed BY Sheriff Taylor
to view land between Delaware City and
New Castle over which the New Castle
and Delaware City railway viii pass
went over the ground today for the pur-
pose Of ascertaining the amount Of
damages. The award will be made In
a few DAYS.
Evening journal., 1899-12-30
FINEST IN THE CITY

On New Years Day James A. Kelley,
of Tenth and Shipley streets, will serve
the finest lunch in the city. Dressed
terrapin, prepared by the celebrated
caterer, Hiram NJ Colder, will be the
feature. Old-fashioned Sussex county
toddy will also be dispensed to Mr..
Kelley's patrons.
Evening journal., 1899-12-30
DTrD IN A STABLE.

John w. Sawdon, a well-known col
ored man, died Of hemorrhage at
o'clock last night in the stables Of the
White Horse Tavern, Second anq Tat
nall streets. SawdOn was employed
for a number of years at the Whining
ton Abattoir and Cold Storage Com
Lnanv.
Evening journal., 1899-12-30
ARM BROKEN BY A FALL

While returning from the Opera
House last night Miss Ella Page, Of No.
900 East Ninth street, fell on the icy
pavement at Ninth and French streets
and fractured her arm near the wrist.
She was removed to the office OF DR..
H. c. Stevens, where the fracture was
reduced
Evening journal., 1899-12-30
80 roNIGHr AND MONDAY.

Those desiring to attend Goldey
Commercial and Shorthand College may
have their names enrolled at the office
tonight, Z to $50, or Monday TO A..
Early arrangements by Wilmington
prospective patrons will be appreciated
by Principal Goldey and his assistants.
Day and evening sessions begin Tues
day.
Evening journal., 1899-12-30
,cHANGE AT HOCKEssIN.

A telephone exchange has been es-
tablished by the Delaware and Allan
tic Telegraph and Telephone Company
at Hockessin, in the drug store OF DR..
John Ball Six phones are now in use
by Alexander Guthrie, William Men
dinhall, p. L. Richards & Co., Frank
Taylor, Thomas Walker and Golding &
Sons Company.
Evening journal., 1899-12-30
IMPROvpMENT 10 CHURCHES,

Many improvements have been added
to local churches during the year, due
to the liberal contributions made by
the members. Central Presbyterian
Church had its auditorium remodeled
and large new pipe organ placed in
it. Old Swedes, Sacred Heart, Wesley,
AIadeley, Scot, ,Asbury and many others
have also undergone an entire over
hauling.
Evening journal., 1899-12-30
uNIoN WArcH sERVIcE.

Grace, Union and st. Paul's M. E..
churches will hold a union watch night
service at Grace M. e. Church at $50
p. m, beginning with a short musical
program. Rev. Henry Baker, d. D.,
will preach the sermon. Drs. G. A.
Grise and w. L. S. Murray will assist
in the services.
Evening journal., 1899-12-30
DEATH by srRANGULATIoN.

Coroner Vandever last night held an
inquest on the body of the infant found
in Asbury Church Cemetery on De-
cember Is. A verdict OF death by
strangulation was rendered. An in
quest will be held on Monday night on
the body Of John Welsh. who was kill
ed Thursday afternoon by falling from
the top Of a car at the Pullman ca.
.Companys works.