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Evening journal., 1899-12-20
Y. NJ. C. A. SOCIAL
THE MONTHLY REUNION OF MEM
BERS A PLEASANT OCCASION.

The monthly meeting of the members
Of the Y. NJ. c.. A. took place last
night in Association Hall.
The program included a recitation by
J. Townsend Wickersham, vocal solo
by Miss Anna Simmons, accompanied
by Miss Elizabeth Johnson; violin solo
by Miss Edna Bradfeld, accompanied
by Miss Martha Bradfeld, and a cornet
solo by Lester Riggs.
A jubilee will be held on Sunday next
to observe the progress which has
been made towards liquidating the in
debtedness Of the association. Ad-
dresses will be made by members and
friends of the association.
Evening journal., 1899-12-20
loan AssOCTATION OFFIcERs.

The annual meeting OF the directors
of the Guarantee Building and Loan
Association took place yesterday az
which Dr. John Palmer Jr., was
elected president: Harry Whiteman
first vlce-president and general coun-
sci: Charles l.. Meiler. second vice
president: Samuel Chambers, secre-
tary: Frederick w. Heiss. treasurer;
Francis G. Babcock. manager Of loan
department; Dr. John Palmer, Jr.,
medical examiner. Directors for three
years. DIR. John Palmer Jr., Francis
G. Babcock and Harry Whiteman; for
two years, Frederick W. Heiss, James
H. Wright and Samuel Chambers; for
one year, w. w. Knowles. William III.
Robinson, Charles l.. Meiler, John AS
pril and Garrett S. Smith.
Evening journal., 1899-12-20
PRESENTED WITH A MONKEY.

Detective William Il. Jones
has received from Captain Holmes. of
the bark c. II. Ward, which is now in
South America, young monkey. which
he will train and keep as pet. Sew.
eral months ago Captain Holmes left
from the Harlan and Hollingsworth
Company and upon his arrival he had
Gagged the beautiful cardinal which he
sent TO Mr.. Jones. and now Captain
Holmes sends as a Christmas gift tC
Detective Jones this monkey. which, OF
curse, he Is very proud of. The animal
was brought TO Norfolk by ship, ant
was then forwarded TO this city on an
eXnress lrain.
Evening journal., 1899-12-20
WATER COMMISSIONS WORK.

Routine business was transacted at
yesterday afternoons meeting of the
Water Commission. The funds of the
commission, amounting to 100000, de-
posted in the four depository banks,
were ordered withdrawn and placed in
the Union National Bank. The applica-
tion of the Wilmington Mills Manu-
featuring Company for a larger water
supply for fire protection was referred
TO Engineer Bond. The balance in
bank was reported to be s72,141.S2.
The weekly payroll of S792.32, was
passed.
Evening journal., 1899-12-20
ASSOCIATED CHARITIES MEET.

The board Of managers Of the Asso-
ciated Charities held its regular month
ly meeting last evening, during which
reports were read and approved, and
routine business transacted. II was
decided by the board to give the usual
baskets of Christmas gifts to the de-
serving poor families on Friday after
noon. Contributions of books, toys and
provisions are solicited and can be left
at the association building, No. COZ
West street
Evening journal., 1899-12-20
DECORATED HOUSE
CHALK FIGURES DRAWN UPON
COLONEL w. B. NoRToNs RESI-
DENCE.

COLONEL w. B. NORTON's RESI-
DENCE.
Colonel William b. Norton, presi-
dent of the Bayard Legion Democratic
Club. is a mad man, and has much
cause to be-
When Colonel Norton came out Of
his house, at Taylor and Church
streets, yesterday morning, he was
surprised to see that some vandals
had decorated the entire front and side
of Il with figures drawn with chalk.
The work was artistic in the extreme,
and consisted OF life-sized representa-
tions OF men and women In all sorts OF
grotesque positions.
The decorations are not crude, but
the outlines OF the figures were cor.
rectly filled in and are startling In
their life-like appearance. Colonel
Norton was mad to think that his resi-
dence should have been used as a
blackboard for a drawing class. He Is
under the impression that IL Is the
work OF pupils from a nearby kinder
garten school.
Evening journal., 1899-12-20
Mrs. Ella WOrshing Charged with
Larceny Before Judge Ball
in City Court.
THE CASE WAS DISMISSED
HOWARD WILSON, COLoRED,
FINED $40 AND COSTS FOR AS
SAULTING MARY WATSON LAST
NIGHT-FEW CASES AT THIS
MORNINGS SESSION.

Mrs. Ella Worshing, charged with lar
oeny, was dismissed by Judge Ball in
City Court this morning, the case being
carried over from yesterday.
The allegation against Mrs. Worshing
was to the effect that on Monday night
she went into McVey's barber shop at
Fodrth and Lombard streets and car
ricd away several articles belonging
To him. She also took away with her
a sign of McVey's, which was standing
against a barber pole in front Of his
place of business.
Jessie Staul, colored, who is employ
ed in a cobbler shop next door to Nc
Vey's shop, testified that the defendant
had come into his shop on Monday
night and told him that the barber shop
was open, and that there was no one
in it. She thought IL strange and said
to him that McVey and her husband
must be out on a spree. She said 1t was
a shame that while she had to work
hard her husband, who made good
wages, should go on and spend his
money for drink.
When she went out he saw Mrs.
Worshing pick up the sign and, placing
it under her arm, carry it off. She said
to Staul that she was going to take II
home, because her husband had letter
ed it, but had never been paid for his
work. He did not see her go into the
barber shop. but he knew the place had
been unlocked all day and that there
was no one in IL.
Mrs. Worshing did not deny taking
the articles, but stated that when Nc
Vey called at her house she told him
she had his property and would return
1t to him. He had her arrested, how
ever. In dismissing the case Judge
Ball said to the prisoner that had she
made the statement that she now made
when first arrested, there would have
been nothing in the case.
Howard Wilson, colOred, was charged
with committing an unprovoked as
sault upon Mary Watson, also colored
The testimony was to the effect tina
Howard walked out of saloon OF
Front street last night and, withou
-urOvOcau1ou, struck Mary in the face
Ten dollars and costs was the sentence
imposed.
Jacob Pryor, cOlored was charge,
with committing an assault and batter.
upon Hickman Laws. AS the prosecut
ing witness did not put in an appear
ance the case was dismissed. An at
tachment was ordered issued for Law
arrest.
Evening journal., 1899-12-20
DELAWARE FIELD OFFICERS.

The Delaware Field Club at its meet
ing last night elected these officers;
President, j. Ernest Smith; vice-presi-
dent, II. B. Thompson; corresponding
secretary. L. +. Wales; recording sec
retary, c. w. Smith; treasurer, c. M
Steward; ground committee. w. c
Jackson. Z. T. Candy, Alfred e. Elliott
w. G. Speakman and 5. X. Smith.
Evening journal., 1899-12-20
BUSINESS SLOW YESTERDAY
RAIN AFFECTED CHRISTMAS
TRADE AND MADE CLERKS IDLE.

Yesterday had been looked forward
to by merchants and farmers as being
one Of the busiest days Of the holiday
season, but the wet weather dashed all
Of their hopes to the ground. The
morning gave promise of a good day
and people turned out in numbers, but
the rain came on unawares, and sent
them scurrying home. AS many were
caught without umbrellas the street
cars did a rushing business.
In the evening but few people were
out, and those who did we're fully pre-
pared for the storm. Their umbrellas,
however, were not needed, as the rain
had ceased, and about 10 o'clock the
stars appeared.
Evening journal., 1899-12-20
sTRINGHAM INSPECTED.

Captain John Lowe, Commander j.
II. Linnard and Lieutenant-C Commander
A. V. Zane comprised the naval inspect
ing board which arrived from Wash
ington yesterday and inspected the hull
of the torpedo boat Stringham, which
was recently placed in the drydock by
the Harlan and HollingswOrth Com.
pany. They also inspected the Hop
kins and Hull, now under construc
ton at the local yards.
Evening journal., 1899-12-20
HoRsEsHoERs MEEr ToNIeHT.

The local organization Of the Horse
shoers Union will hold another meet
ing tonight at George Browns black
smith shop, No. 500 Orange street. The
committee, consisting of Adam Holm
James McVey and William Brown
which was appointed at the meetini
on Friday night last TO look up four
teen of the local horseshoers, VIII,
have not attended the meetings, ha,
secured nearly all OF them and thel
will be admitted 10 membership to
night Application to the Gran,
Lodge at Denver, Colorado, for a char
ter will be made soon and the loca
union expects to be installed by Janu
airy Is.
Evening journal., 1899-12-20
FELL prom FREIGHT CAR.

A man giving his name as Charles w.
Burton, of Charleston, S. c., was found
lying near the p. w. & B. south-bound
track yesterday afternoon at the Fourth
street crossing, with several cuts on his
face and body. When taken to the
hospital room he stated that he was on
his way from New York to his home,
and that he fell from a freight car.
Evening journal., 1899-12-20
ET,EcTION on OFFICpRs.

The annual election of officers OF
the German Hall Company took place
last night, resulting as follows; Presi-
dent, Charles Yetter; vice-president, j.
P. T. Fueckel; secretary, Frederick w
Heiss; financial secretary, L. Koener;
treasurer, Daniel Dohl; building COM
mittee, Frederick w. Heiss, Louis
Koener and Charles Yetter. Peter Eb-
ner was elected the thirteenth mem
Der of the board of directors.
Evening journal., 1899-12-20
ExPREssMAN BADLY HuRT.

While Wilmer ]. Baldwin, a driver
for the Adams Express Company, was
attempting to alight from his wagon
last evening his foot caught on the
step and he fell heavily to the street
alighting on his shoulder. Mr. Bald
win was badly bruised and was taker
to his home, No. S2S Lombard street
in the Phoenix ambulance.
Evening journal., 1899-12-20
SPECIAL VISITORS wEEK.

The public is invited to call any day
this week, up to Friday noon, to inspect
the work of the Goldey College stu.
dents. Day session, . to ~. and to 3;
evening session, us TO 915. College re,
opens January 2.
Evening journal., 1899-12-20
ORDERS DISoREYEn.

1t is now claimed that the breakinl
OF the Brandywine Granite Company
suspension bridge, on Monday night
was due to the fact that orders re
garding the use Of the bridge were dis
obeyed. The company permitted bu
one team on the bridge at a time, bI
when the accident occurrd there wer
three.
Evening journal., 1899-12-20
REvENUE OFFICE BUSY.

Deputy Collector OF Internal Revenue
Leitch reports that the revenue Office
in this city is particularly busy just
now. a large number of proprietory
revenue stamps ranging from one
eighth Of a cent to five cents In value,
are being sold TO druggists to be used
on holiday goods that are sold by
them.
Evening journal., 1899-12-20
MINISTER'S WIFE DEAD.

The death of Mrs. T. H. Harding,
aged about 55 years, occurred at her
home in Stanton yesterday. She was
the wife of Rev. T. II. Harding, pastor
of Stanton M. e. Church. Death was
due to a cancer Of the face, from
which she had been suffering for lOng
time. The funeral will take place to-
morrow. with interment at Mt. Salem
Cemetery.
Evening journal., 1899-12-20
RrCovERED THE WHEEL

Walter G.. Tatnall reported TO the
police this morning that his bicycle
had been stolen last night from Elev-
enth and Clayton streets. A short time
later the wheel was recovered at Har-
ris' pawn shop, No. l26 Market street,
by Officers Eakin and Massey.
Evening journal., 1899-12-20
REsrAuRANr CInsED.

This morning Constables Began and
Hughes closed the restaurant Of John
II. Herdman, at No. East Eighth
street, on claims Of Henry Meter, of
Philadelphia. Joseph Kitchen and
others, amounting to about $1,000.
Evening journal., 1899-12-20
FIGHT IN A CHURCH

Dover, Dec. 20.-During a festival at
the colored church at St. Jones. near
Dover. to get money to pay the pastor
his salary, riot occurred in which
razors we're used. Stanley and Isaiah
Patton were badly cut. Seven Of the
rioters were fined.
Evening journal., 1899-12-20
DIsTTLLERIEs ARE CLOSED.

The last fruit distillery for the sea-
son of 1899 closed on November 30, and
no more work in this line will be done
until August next. The season has been
an unusually active one, a great deal OF
fruit brandy having been made.
Evening journal., 1899-12-20
RECEPTTON AT EPWORTH.

Next Monday evening Rev. F. Bur-
gette Short, of Epworth NJ. e. Church,
will give a reception to the members
OF the congregation and friends. An
entertainment will form a part OF the
program. Miss Florence Walton, OF
Philadelphia, will sing. Mr. Clark, of
Philadelphia, humorist, will give sew
eral selections, and Charles B. Palmer
will recite selections from Mr..
DoOley."
Evening journal., 1899-12-20
HANDSoME KENNELs.

On the farm of Henry c. Mehaffy,
near Shellpot Park, the Laverick ken
nels have been established. Eighteen
thoroughbred Canadian cocker spaniels
now constitute the stock, most Of them
being prize winners.
Evening journal., 1899-12-20
CONTRACT FOR BRIDGES

A NEW DELAWARE COMPANY
GETS A s25O,OO CONTRACT.
The Delaware Granite and Mining
Company has been awarded a contract
by the government TO build roads and
bridges in Porto Rico, to coss S2j0.0)0.
John T Dickey and David Connoll,
who left this city a few days ago fo,
san Juan. are on a mission In the ln-
terest OF the company. They will re-
turn about January 2. This company
was incorporated In 1898, with a capi-
tai stock OF $4,000, with the power to
increase It to s3O0,000 Work will be
begun about the first of the new year
and native labor will be engaged.
Evening journal., 1899-12-20
TO HELP THE POOR.

At the Second Baptist Church to-
night Mizpah Circle, Kings Daughters.
VIII receive donations of money. proyi-
sions, clothing, coal, etc. which are to
be distributed among the poor before
Christmas.
Evening journal., 1899-12-20
sWnRN IN TOnAY.

Magistrate Sasse this morning swore
in James Van Arsdalen, of New Castle,
as notary public and justice of the
peace for New Castle county. Mr.. Van
Arsdalen was appointed by Governor
runnell 10 fiji the vacancy caused by
the death of Julian ID. Janvier
Evening journal., 1899-12-20
MADE A DEACON

CHARLES B. DUBELL ORDAINED
BY BISHOP COLEMAN THIS
MORNING.
In St. Andrews Episcopal Church
this morning Charles Bratten Dubell
was ordained to the diacOnate. At II
o'clock he was presented for ordination
by Rev. William Goaten, and after the
usual questions was pronounced a dia-
conate by Bishop Coleman. An eloquent
sermon was then delivered by Rev.
T. b. Angel, ID. d., pastor OF st. An
drew's Church, from the text Il am
among you, as He that servcth," Luke
xxi, q.
On Saturday Bishop Coleman will sc
to Clayton. where he will ordain Rev
Dexter Weeden, pastor Of Trinity p
E. Church, Of Clayton, to the priest
hcCd.
Evening journal., 1899-12-20
RRYAN COMING To pELAWARE.

Hon. L. Irving Handy has received
a letter from William J. Bryan, who
writes from Austin, Texas, that he ex-
poets to arrive in Delaware some time
in January. Mr.. Bryan will stay but
one day in this state. He will make
one speech down the state and one in
this city should the train acc0mmoda-
tiOns permit.
Evening journal., 1899-12-20
ADoPTEn REsOLnrIONs.

The Letter Carriers Association, at
a meeting yesterday afternoon. adopt
ed appropriate resolutions en- the
death of Letter-C Carrier William III.
Abele. George w. Sasse is the senior
substitute at the post office
Evening journal., 1899-12-20
PROPERTIES WITHDRAWN.

The properties of George w. Ingram,
which were TO be sold at Middletown
yesterday. were withdrawn because of
small attendance. The real estate in
cluded farms and mill properties in
New Castle and Sussex counties, and
Kent county, Md.
Evening journal., 1899-12-20
pur ON NEW HALYARns

The halyards on the fagpole on the
City Hall broke several days ago. and
it was impossible to raise "Old Glory.
This morning the pole was lowered
and new halyards put in
Evening journal., 1899-12-20
MAsoNs ELEcr orFIcERs.

The following officers to serve for the
ensuing year have been elected by
Delta Chapter, No. 6, Royal Arch Ma
sons High priest, A. Victor Hughes;
king, Charles w. Pyle, Jr. scribe, Nor
ris c. Worrall; treasurer, Frank l..
Howard.
Evening journal., 1899-12-20
no CONDUCT A MISSION.

Bishop Coleman will conduct a mis-
sion next month in the parish Of Rev.
Churchill Satterlee, in the jurisdiction
Of Asheville. N. c.
Evening journal., 1899-12-20
YOUNG MEN To ENTERTAIN.

An entertainment viii be given to-
morrow evening by the Young Mems
Association of First Presbyterian
Church in the lecture room. The public
is invited to attend. There will be
no admission charged, nor collection
taken.
Evening journal., 1899-12-20
PLANS FoR A REsIDENCE.

Architect William d. Brinckle is pre-
pairing plans for a residence for Charles
M. Smith, to be erected on Franklin
street near Gilpin avenue.
Evening journal., 1899-12-20
prTIrRNrD no DUTY.

Police Matron Wogan returned to
duty today after a weeks absence. Mrs.
Wogan has been quarantined at No. Gil
King street. where her daughter was
suffering with an attack of diphtheretic
sore throat.
Evening journal., 1899-12-20
ARM AMpuTATED

Theophilus Jones, Of Odessa, had his
left arm amputated at the elbow at the
Delaware Hospital yesterday. Jones
got the arm caught in a fodder cutter
while at work on Saturday at Mount
Pleasant.
Evening journal., 1899-12-20
ARREsTEn nor A pEBT.

Harry X. Robinson was arrested yes
terday afternoon on capias by. Deputy
Sheriff Bradley because Of s135 which
1t is alleged he owed Margaret Thomas,
who believed he was about to leave the
state. Robinson was released on bail.
Evening journal., 1899-12-20
N pREAcu Al IINInN-

Rev. John D. c. Hanna. d. D., viii
fiji the pulpit of Union NJ. T. Church
on Sunday morning in the interest of
the Twentieth Century Thank Offering
Fund.
Evening journal., 1899-12-20
POSTPONED UNTIL sPRING.

The Wilmington Bicycle Club has de-
cided not to build its new clubhouse
until Spring. AS the plans have beer
approved, everything will be in readi-
ness at that time.
Evening journal., 1899-12-20
MERRY CHRISTMAS A
HAPPY NEW YEAR.

Oyster potpie will be served on Sat
urday evening. December %. Also a
turkey lunch and egg nog VIII be
served on Christmas morning. The
finest wines, liquors. beers, etc, are
always served. }. A. KELLY,
Tenth and Shipley SITS.
Evening journal., 1899-12-20
BICYCLIsT's QUEER EXPERIENCE.

George +. Lloyd, of Clayton, was rid
ing his bicycle when some matches in
his coat pocket caught fire and ignitei
his clothing. He was riding fast and
did not notice the fire until large
hole had been burned in his coat and
he was painfully scOrched.
Evening journal., 1899-12-20
ELECTRIC LIGHTS FOR COURT
HOUSE.

Workmen are engaged today in
stringing wires for electric lights in
the Court House. The Levy Court re-
Gently ordered that the offices in the
county building be lighted in this man
ner.
Evening journal., 1899-12-20
r1cur REcnvERIEs

AT the Board of Health Office today
eight recoveries from diphtheria were
reported. One death was also reported.
At present there are sixteen cases OF
the disease in the city.
Evening journal., 1899-12-20
P5ROPERTY AGAIN CHANGES OWN
rps

Patrick Meginnis has sold the saloon
property No. z East Fourth street TO
Isaac Vansant. of Newark. The latter
has been a bartender at the Washing
ton House for a number of years.
Evening journal., 1899-12-20
LATE GOVERNORS SON DEAD.

After short illness Joseph Marvil
aged about 80 years, son of the late
Governor Marvil. died at his home in
Laurel last night. The cause Of death
was paralysis.
Evening journal., 1899-12-20
STOCKHOLDERS MEETING
DIAMOND STATE STEEL COMPANY
DECLARES A FOUR PER CENT
DIVIDEND.

DECsAhto a fOOh IER OEN 1.
DIVIDEND.
The regular monthly meeting Of the
stockholders OF the Diamond State
Steel Company was held yesterday ar
ternoon at the company's offices. Third
and Church streets. The minutes of
the previous meeting were read and
approved, after which the stockholders
inspected the plant, which was found
10 be in excellent condition.
They then resumed the business ses-
sion, during which a per cent divl-
dend was declared, and made payable
December 81, 1899. Several months ago
the stockholders declared a similar
dividend. payable June 8, 1899 This
makes per cent. declared for the fiscal
year. The following are the stock
holders Of the company; Howard T.
Wallace, Evans r. Dick. w. w. Cor
ham. G.. w. Norris and Il. b. Smith.
Evening journal., 1899-12-20
PASSENGER CARS REMoDELED.

The local p. w. & b. carshops this
morning placed in service passenger
coaches Nos. 1884, 1852. 2.SSS and
1921. after undergoing extensive alter
ations and repairs.
Evening journal., 1899-12-20

BEAUTIFUL ART CALENDARS
Free to all purchasers every day this
week. CT. A. & p. Tea Co, No. S15
Market street.
Evening journal., 1899-12-20
REY. S. H. LITTELL oRnAINEn.

The Delaware Churchman says that
Rev. S. Harrington Littell, formerly Of
this city, was ordained TO the priest
hood on st. Andrews Day. in the
Church of the Nativity, Wuchang,
China
Evening journal., 1899-12-20
CHuRCH ENTERTAINMENT

ST. Luke's Episcopal Church gave an
enjoyable entertainment at the New
Century Club building last night,
which was largely attended.
Evening journal., 1899-12-20

Buy no harness, robes, blankets,
trunks, grips or anything in the sad
dlery line until you see Yerger, the
practical saddler, If EastSThird street.
Evening journal., 1899-12-20
MIssIoNARY socIETY NEETs.

The Woman's Home Missionary So
ciety will hold its regular monthly
meeting at the home of Miss Weldin,
No, l40l Jackson street, this after
noon.
Evening journal., 1899-12-20

Go TO headquarters for pictures and
frames, at Yerger's, 419 Shipley street
Always the cheapest
Evening journal., 1899-12-20

Ladies, for a nice selection Of Xmas
gifts for gentlemen, call on Reginald
Heber, 303 Market street
Evening journal., 1899-12-20

Visit Yerger's new Art Gallery for
pictures, mirrors and art goods. Al
WAYS the cheapest. 419 Shipley street.
Evening journal., 1899-12-20
GEORGETOWN's NEW RECTOR.

NEUTtUE IUWN , NEW Htl Oh.
Rev. Marcellus Karcher, now of the
Diocese Of Maryland. has accepted a
call to st. Paul's Church, Georgetown.
and will enter upon the discharge OF
his duties there on the first Sunday in
january.
Evening journal., 1899-12-20
USED BY YOUNG OR OLD

I'TII TTI TTTTTTNTI III IITITT
Best for baby. best for crandp3 ID fnst
perfect Laxative Ca-CaIFt- Candy Co.
therlic tit1l liver t-1 u'4.cr and n.ts. T.
nal tonic. Druggists, 10c., 2sc sc.
Evening journal., 1899-12-20
COAL. WOOD AND GRAIN.

II. T. Sergeant, Coal and Wood Office
Seventh and King. Delmarvia phone,
545. Hickory wood for open CRATES.
Evening journal., 1899-12-20

TO CURE LA GRIPPB IN TWO DAYS
Take Laxative BromO Quinine Tablets.
An druggists refund the money II it fails
10 cure. T.. W. Groves signature Is on
curh box 2lc.
Evening journal., 1899-12-20

New pictures and frames at Yerger's,
4i9 Shipley street. Always the cheap
est