davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evening journal., 1899-11-29
SUPERIOR COURT TO-DAY
ARGUMENT FOR A NON-SU1T IN
CRAIG VS.. CHM CASE FINISHED.

The suit for damages for malicious
prosecution brought by William Craig
against Benjamin +. CHM for $4,000
was continued in the Superior Court
yesterday afternoon.
John y. Taylor bonded In the amount
.cf $4,000 for the second year of his
term as sheriff of New Castle county.
The bondsmen were William B. Clerk,
Frank Woolley, Patrick Fahey. George
w. Vernon and John T. Dickey.
In Superior Court this morning argu-
ment against a non-suit in the case Of
William Craig VS.. BENJAMIN Il. CHM
was continued by Franklin Brockson.
The case Of Luther w. Ewing vs.. the
Mayor and Council Of Wilmington was
continued.
In the case Of J. NJ. Harper & Co. VS..
Charles Baird's administrator and
Tadman a Thomas. Mr. Knowles ask
ed that H. H. Wards name be substI-
tuted for Robert G.. Harman as associ-
ate counsel The case will be con-
tinued
Mr. Brockson finished his argument
at il.50 o'clock. when Mr. Burris be-
gan 10 reiute some OF the argument Of
the opposing counsel The court will
render It's decision this afternoon.
Herbert H. Ward presented a petit
tion on behalf OF Samuel b. Forbes to
show cause why a rule OF inquisition
should not be set aside.
Evening journal., 1899-11-29
WELCOMED HOME FROM EUROPE
RECEPTION TENDERED Mr.. AND
MRS. WILLIAM X. CROSBY IN
CENTRAL CHURCH.

RECEPTION RENDERED Mr.. AND
MRS. WILLIAM X. CROSBY IN
CENTRAL CHURCH.
Central Presbyterian Church was
crowded with superintendents and
prominent church workers of nearly
every denomination in this city last
night to participate in the reception
rendered to Mr.. and Mrs. William X.
Crosby upon their return from an ex-
tended tour abroad. IL was a fitting
tribute to Mr.. and Mrs. Crosby, whose
labors in behalf OF the Sunday schools
and of the churches in general in this
city are appreciated by all their associ-
ates.
Addresses OF welcome were made by
Peter B. Ayars, William II. Foulk and
Professor II. S. Goldey. Mr.. Crosby re-
sponded, thanking them for their greet
ings. During the evening Central
Church quartet sang several beautiful
songs. The quartet is composed Of
Miss Virginia Conner, Mrs
Victor r. Pyle, Henry Baird and w. r.
Walters. Mrs. Joseph II. Jones was Or
ganist
Among some of the prominent Sun
day school wirkers present were Rev. n.
B. Cook. of Calvary Baptist Church;
Rev. John Shape, of Delaware Avenue
Baptist Church; Rev. George G. Hall,
of st. Johns Episcopal Church; Rev.
Frank p. Harris, of Scott NJ. E. Church;
Rev. William +. Lewis of Rodney
Street Presbyterian Church; Rev. L. r.
Long Of Green Hill Presbyterian
Church: Rev. b. T. Moore, of Shiloh
Baptist Church; Rev. DR.. w. L. S. Muir
ray Of st. Paul's NJ. e. Church, and
others.
Evening journal., 1899-11-29
pREsRYrt0RIAN MINISTER'S.

Rev. T. A. McCurdy, d. D., pastor Of
Central Presbyterian Church, said:
Presbyterian ministers are gratitied
for the prosperity of the church; for
increasing opportunities in missionary
work; for success in home and foreign
missionary fields; for opening doors in
all of our new possessions for intro
duction of Protestant Christianity; for
the prospects of a speedy termination
of war in the Philippines; for educa-
tional, commercial, financial and ma
tional prosperity; for the era of good
will between all sections Of our cOun-
try, and between England and the
United States of America"
Evening journal., 1899-11-29
DIR. CRISES VIEW.

Rev. c. A. Grise Phi. D., pastor Of
Union NJ. E. Church, Fifth and Wash
ington streets, says:
"The Methodist churches of Will
mington have cause to be thankful for
the extremely cordial and general good
feeling and cooperation between pas
tors and congregations.
For the willing spirit with which
the people have taken up the matter
OF the church debt, plans being discuss
ed to raise funds to pay half Of the
$1,000 Indebtedness of Methodist
churches in this city.
For the number Of church improve
ments and the readiness Of the people
to meet the expenses incurred by the
same
For the general presence Of an old
time revival spirit, and the good pros
pcct Of its continuance"
Evening journal., 1899-11-29
IN THE CITYs MARKETS
TO-DAY's PRICES ACCURATELY
QUOTED-POULTRY is MUCH
HIGHER.

lA0iiEtl.
Street markets are crowded to-day
every conceivable spot being occupied
by persons desirous OF disposing
Of their products. An unusual sight
was witnessed this morning when
market wagons were seen backed up on
Fifth street between Market and ship
ley. Both sides OF the street were full
Not only We're the markets crowded
with dealers. but with purchasers as
we'll
Poultry, which was selling so cheap,
some days ago has now gone away up.
the highest prices being asked for 1t.
Following are the prices quoted
Negctablcs-White potatoes, AZ to so
centsl medium, 43 to as cents per
bushel sweet potatoes, prime, 80 to 30
cents; seconds, Is and 20 cents per
basket; onions. prime. 3S TO 81 cents:
medium, 2S to 30 cents per bushel:
Florida cucumbers. 81 TO 81 per basket:
Southern lettuce. $1.50 to S1.75 per bas-
ket; tomatoes, $1.5O to $3.50 per crate.
Provlsions-SmOled beef is and 20
cents per pound: smoked hams, 10 and
IN cents per pound: breakfast bacon, s
and TO cents per pound; lard, 6 TO s
cents per pound; eggs, cold storage, 16
to 20 cents per dozen; fresh, % and "a
cents per dozen; cream cheese, 12 10 rs
cents per pound; butter u TO 30 cents
per pound.
Poultry. live-Chiokens s and 9
cents per pound; turkeys, 40 to g cents
per pound; ducks, 10 and II cents per
pound; geese, TO and II cents per
pound.
Dressed poultry Chickens. 10 and ~
cents per pound; turkeys, 10 to is cents
per pound.
Beans and peas-Marrows, prime
s2.15 10 s2.25; medium, S2.05 to S210 pei
pound; pea beans. s1.95 and 81 pen
bushel red kidneys, 1926 and $3.50 pei
bushel green peas, sl.2O and $i.25 pen
bushel
Rabbits, % and 30 cents
quail, S1.50 and 81 per dozen; pheas
ants, $3.50 to 81 per pair; woodcock, 81
and IS per dozen.
Dried fruits-Apples, evaporated,
and cents per pound; peaches, to II
cents per pound; apricots, u and /
lcents per pound; raspberries, evapor
lated, II and " cents per pound: pitte
lcherries. "a and IS cents per pound.
Green fruits--Apples, $3.50 TO SO pc
barrel; 40 to so cents per bushel; Gran
berries, s1.25 to s1.75 per crate; Flor
ida oranges, 81 to s. per box; lemons
$3.50 to s4.25 per box; Keifer pears
40 to 80 cents per basket.
Evening journal., 1899-11-29
UNDBRTAKERs THANKS

AS regards the thankfulness Of un-
'dertakers in general, Charles b.
Dougherty said:
THE business has not materially in
creased in the last five or six years, but
'undertakers are thankful for the many
life insurance companies, which enable
the poorer classes of people to give
their friends a more elaborate burial
than formerly. They pay a good pre-
MUM to the relatives of the dead, and
he undertakers receive their pay
promptly, thus benefiting them more
than when the insurance companies
were scarce and the more unfortunate
element was compelled to bury their
dead in the most inexpensive manner.
and then being obliged to keep the fu-
neral directors waiting for their
money"
Evening journal., 1899-11-29
MEETING HE'LL

The Woman's Home Missionary So
ciety held union thank-ofering meet
ing in St Paul's M. r. Church last
evening, which was largely attended.
The meeting was in charge Of Mrs. c.
C. Browne. and an excellent musical
program was rendered under the lead
ership of Noble r. Hadley. Miss Nc
<ee. of Mt. Salem Church, read an in
teresting paper on missions, after
which Miss Martha Van Master, editor
of the Children's Home Mission, deliv-
cred an interesting address.
Evening journal., 1899-11-29
LOCAL NEWS NOTES

CLAYTON House TOnsOrial Palace. Six
Hrst-class BARRIERS at your service.
Samuel Cats. of Smyrna, has
bought from T. C. Frame a farm Of
over 500 acres in Kenton hundred.
Jefferson L. Ford has bought the
Hotel Rodney, at Lewes, for 10000.
George w. Bright has bought for
81 100 the Brick Granary farm, Of nine
ty acres. in Cedar Creek hundred, from
Henry Watson.
Banks being closed tomorrow
Thanksgiving Day.. all notes falling
due at that time must be paid to-day.
The Hammitt Art School football
eleven will go to Coatesville tomorrow
10 play the team Of that place.
Evening journal., 1899-11-29
SOME FOR HEALTH
OTHERS WEALTH
For Success, Happiness, Good
Luck and Prospects Of
Continued Prosperity
DO MANY RETURN THANKS

VARIOUS EXPRESSIONS OF THOSE
IN MANY WALKS OF LIFE RE
GARDING THE THANKSGIVING
HOLIDAY AS GATHERED BY
ALERT EVENING JOURNAL RE
PORTERS.
Tomorrow will be generally OBJ
served as day Of thanksgiving, and
why various people should give thanks
is told below:
Evening journal., 1899-11-29
REvrNUE STAMPS ON BONDS.

When the bonds Of John T. Dickey,
George w. Vernon, Frank Woolley and
Patrick Fahey as bondsmen for Sheriff
John 70. Taylor were being signed this
morning. the question Of revenue
stamps for the bonds came up. Judge
.Spruance held that the bonds were
state papers since the states affairs
could not be conducted without bonds.
The rulings Of the revenue department
are that the bonds should be stamped.
These are the first bonds given by the
sheriff under the new law.
Evening journal., 1899-11-29
POST OFFICE WILL CLOSE
BUT ONE COLLECTION AND DE
LIVERY OF MAILS TOMORROW.

The local post Office employees will
be given the usual Thanksgiving holi-
day tomorrow, and the Office will be
closed nearly all day.
No business will be done at the Of
fee after o'clock in the morning, and
only one delivery will be made. and
that at z o'clock No collections Of mail
matter from the various boxes through
out the city will be made until late to-
morrow evening, and then only from
those boxes located on Market street
from Front to Tenth streets, and as far
west on Tenth street as Orange.
The Federal offices will remain
closed all day. as well as the city Of
fees Most OF the business houses will
close az noon
Evening journal., 1899-11-29
THE THEATRICAL PROGRESSION.

Jesse X. Baylis. manager Of the
Grand Opera House. in speaking for the
theatrical profession, said: Members
.of the profession feel thankful for the
encouragement which they have re-
ceived from the public. and in having
good houses at nearly every perform
Iance.
Personally" Mr. Baylis continued
Il feel extremely thankful for having
nothing TO do but answer telephone
calls and sell tickets"
Evening journal., 1899-11-29
RED MEN IN PHILADELPHIA.

Minqua Tribe. No. s, Imp'd o. r. NJ,
will make a fraternal visit tOMonscosco
Tribe. No. "a, OF Philadelphia. this
evening, leaving French street station
at Z o'clock The tribe will be met In
Philadelphia by their hosts and con-
Quoted to their hall, No. 1880 Lancas-
ter avenue, escorted by large fife and
drum corps. After adoption ceremonies
the visitors will be taken to a large
banqueting hall at Thirty-ninth and
Market streets. They will return at
a. m. There will be $50 In the party
Evening journal., 1899-11-29
PASSENGER AGENT
GROFF.

John b. Croft, at present travelling
passenger agent for the Plant System,
will so with the Southern railway on
December 1, 1899, as travelling passen-
ger agent. Mr. Groff's headquarters
will be with Charles l.. Hopkins, dis
trict passenger agent, Southern rail-
way, No S2S Chestnut street, Philadel-
phia, and will travel in Mr.. Hopkins
district. Mr. Croft is a very bright and
popular young railroad man, and has a
great many friends in railroad circles
and amongst the travelling public gen.
orally Mr. Groff will be a valuable ad-
dltion to Mr.. Hopkins stan.
Evening journal., 1899-11-29
ONCE BEFORE.
PATRICK NEARY INJURED
FELL FROM A JOIsT THIS MORN
ING AND CUT HIS FACE

Patrick Neary. the well-Snown
Democratic politician and contractor
was badly injured about the face by a
fan this morning
Mr. Neary is erecting a number OF
houses On Connell street, between Sec
ond and Third streets, and has general
supervision of the work. This morning
he was standing on a ioist in an alley
way between two of the houses when
q became tilted. throwing Mr.. Neary
on the ground.
His face struck the hard earth, cut
ting a cash over his left eye, and one
upon the cheek He was taken to the
drug store Of Walter L. Morgan, Third
land Franklin streets, where the in
iuries were attended to. Mr. Neary
later went to his home, No. $50 Jeter-
son street
Evening journal., 1899-11-29
THE HOTEL MEN.

William c. Lofand, of the Hotel VIII
mington, said: Hotel proprietors are
thankful for the goodwill and patron
age of the general public
Harry Bothman, Of the Clayton
House, says: Hotel and boarding
house keepers are thankful for the past
six months, as they have been very
prosperous
Evening journal., 1899-11-29
nnEnGr RRoKE WATER MAIN.

During the work of the dredge at Or
ange street it's mighty jaws grasped the
water main which crosses the
Christiana at that point, and about
fifty feet Of the pipe were shattered. A
portion of il projected several feet
above the water. Chief Engineer Bond,
of the Water Department, will begin
Immediately to relay the pipe, and will
place it at a depth Of more than twen-
ty-one feet. The machine was slightly
damaged
Evening journal., 1899-11-29
Lit Brothers, Partridge and
Richardson's, Lippincotts and
Other Stores Consumed.
sTRAwBRIDGEs IN DANGER
FOUGHT BRAvELY TO SAVE
sTRAWBRIDCE & cLOTHIER's.
SURROUNDING DEPARTMENTS
CALLED OUT-THREE INJURED
FIREMEN EXPECTED TO DIE.

BY Special Wire to Evening Journal.
Philadelphia. Nov. 29-The most dis
astrous fire that Philadelphia has
known In a number Of years broke out
about $50 o'clock this morning in the
vicinity Of Eighth and Market streets.
The loss, 1t is thought, viii amount to
over sS,OOO,OOO.
The fire was discovered in the rear
of Partridge & Richardson's restau-
rant by a workingman. who was going
to his days work.
The restaurant Is situated on Eighth
street north OF Market.
The fire companies Of that district
were Immediately notified and they re-
sponded In an incredibly short time and
the fight against the flames began.
The flremen were unable TO cope with
the fire. which soon gained alarming
headway.
lt was soon seen that it would be nee
essary to call out other companies, and
the entire department arrived on the
scene TO fight against the furious
flames. ~
After a fruitless battle Of over an
hour the West Philadelphia depart
ment and then the Germantown de-
partment were summoned
lt was not possible to gain control OF
the flames. even with this great force,
and they soon spread TO several small
stores on Eighth street, then Lippin-
colts. and in a few minutes thcy leap
ed to Lit Brothers great stores, on
Market street. Buildings and stock
were Totally destroyed.
The dry goods store Of Partridge g.
Richardson and Lippincott's book
store, as well as several other stores,
with their stock, were also consumed.
sTRAWBRIDGE'S IN DANGER.
strawbridge & Clothier's store. which
Is directly opposite Lit Brothers, was
placed in great danger, but through the
valiant work of the fremen 1t sustain
ed little damage.
The hremen fought bravely and at
last succeeded in con1ning The flames
but not without cost. as three Of their
number were seriously injured. They
were sent to hospitals, whore little
hope is entertained Of their recovery.
Evening journal., 1899-11-29
REHAsHED OLD STORY
EVERY EVENING PUBLISHES AS
FRESH NEWS OCCURRENCE OF
SIX MONTHS AGO.

Our enterprising contemporary,
Every Evening, which has such an Inn
mense circulation-restricted exclu-
sively TO its own editorial columns
yesterday published as fresh news an
application for conduit franchise that
was made in May Of this year, and pub
lished at the time in all OF the city
papers. The application has never
been acted upon and is not now being
pushed by its hackers.
Evening journal., 1899-11-29
VENISON LUNCH

At Fred. Roemer's. Seventh and Madi-
son streets. Thanksgiving Day
Evening journal., 1899-11-29
GENERAL DONAHOE IN WASH.
INGTON

General John P. Donahoe went to
to-day to have Robert Z.
Dougherty, a minor, and the only sup
port of his mother, released from the
United States Marine Corps In Wash
ington General Donahoe will meet his
daughters, Misses Agnes and Cecilia
Donahoe who are returning from an
extended visit to Charleston, S. c.
Evening journal., 1899-11-29
THE MOROCCO MEN

William B. Clerk, president Of the w.
B. Clerk Company, morocco manufac-
turers, states that morocco dealers
have especial cause to be thankful for
the excellent condition of trade, which
has never been better. Morocco manu-
facturers at present are exporting a
large quantity of skins.
Evening journal., 1899-11-29
WATER COMMISSIONERS MEET
ROUTINE BUSINESS TRANSACTED
BY THE DIRECTORS YESTERDAY
AFTERNOON.

The regular weekly meeting OF the
Beard OF Water Commissioners took
place yesterday afternoon and routine
business was transacted.
Samuel d. Forbes made application
for a sewer pipe at No. 7041a South
Harrison street. The application will
not be granted until a change In the
water service in adjacent houses is
made.
Register Grohe reported fifteen un-
paid water meter bills.
Five days notice will be given de-
linquents, after which water will bo
shut off il the bills are not paid.
Checks were drawn for the weekly
payroll OF $99753. and the monthly
payroll Of $27467. The balance in
bank is S82,42S.1S.
Evening journal., 1899-11-29
THE DOVER TROLLEY FIGHT.

Next Monday argument will be heard
on the demurrers of the Delaware Cen
Kent county, in the Superior Court at
Dover. John d. Hawkins, manager
and attorney for the Delaware Electric
Company, the opposing company, was
in this city last night and stated that
his company would surely win.
Evening journal., 1899-11-29
CARRIED AN AXE.

Joseph Brown, cOlored, was charged
with assault and battery upon Mary
Spencer, also colored.
Mary testified that last evening
Joseph, with whom she was living, had
come home and accused her Of being
intimate with another man. He abused
her, struck her and threw her upon the
floor When she attempted to escape
her man" procured an axe and threat
ened to brain her with the weapon. Fol
some unknown reason Joseph desired
continuance. The court carried the
case over until Friday morning.
Evening journal., 1899-11-29
FOR JUNIOR MECHANICS.

Assistant Ticket Agent Appleby, at
the Junior Order of American Me
chanics, of which he is an active mem
Der, says: I'VE are thankful that the
order is progressing rapidly, and is in
|such a fiourishing condition"
Evening journal., 1899-11-29
MoGILLIANs OFF no DOVER.

Wilmington Conclave, No. lia,
Ancient and Improved Order Of Mogul-
lians. of this city, viii visit Diamond
Conclave. No 9ih. of Dover, tonight.
which they will assist in initiating
candidates After the busi-
ness session, an entertainment will be
given and a supper served.
Evening journal., 1899-11-29
A REAL FsTATE VIrW.

William ]. Fisher, the real estate
agent, said that the real estate men of
this city should be thankful For the
improved condition of business. There
is a greater demand for houses-es-
pecially small houses-than for a long
time. They are easier to rent and
properties find a ready sale. Higher
rents can be secured, but l don't mean
Evening journal., 1899-11-29
ALL DAY SERVICES

OFFERING TO CHILDREN AT THE
HARVESTERS' MISSION TO-MOR-
ROW.
There will be all-day services at the
Haryesters' Mission, Front and Jeffer-
son streets, tomorrow. Beginning at
10 o'clock there will be a thanksgiving
service; at 2 o'clock p. m, Bible read
ing and prayer and testimony meeting
will be conducted by George Duffy. At
7.45 there will be a revival service led
by Lewis Dubell.
The feature of the mission to-mor-
row, however, will be the Offering to
the children of the Sunday school, be-
tween 6 and o'clock in the evening.
Each child will be given bag contain
ing the good things that appeal to the
youthful appetite.
Evening journal., 1899-11-29
THE SCHOOL CHILDREN.

School children express themselves
as being thankful in having half
week respite from their school duties
and for the Christmas vacation which
is soon to come. as they regard them
selves as being very much overworked
Also for the Thanksgiving
dinner in store for them.
Evening journal., 1899-11-29
UNION REPUBLICAN PARTY.

Speaking for the Union Republican
party Colonel ID. p. Barnard said: THE
Union Republican party is thankful
for the way things are progressing, as
the members feel perfectly at ease re-
garding the future. We are likwise
thankful for the dissolution which we
made last Spring, when we preferred
to separate and go it alone"
Evening journal., 1899-11-29
THE STATE SOLDIERS.

Adjutant-GeneralG Garrett J. Hart, on
behalf of the captains of the various
companies, states that they are thank
full for the way in which enlistments
are coming in, and will be more thank
full when the war claims, just filed, are
received.
Evening journal., 1899-11-29
FOR sHIPBUILDERs

George B. Moore, of the Enoch Moore
and Sons Company, says: "Shipbuild-
ers throughout the city and state are
thankful that their business has been
exceedingly prosperous during the past
year. They hope that next year will
even exceed this"
Evening journal., 1899-11-29
no TXTEND PAVING.

Street and Sewer Directors have de-
cided to extend the paving Of Market
street to Eleventh street. The material
for the work was originally ordered
and the contract given, but Street and
Sewer Commissioner Pierson held up
the work on account OF the possibility
of cold weather setting in. The work
|of paving from Tenth TO Eleventh
streets on Market will begin at once.
Evening journal., 1899-11-29
CITIzENs' LEAGUE WORK.

A meeting Of the officers and execu-
tive committee of the Citizens League
was held yesterday afternoon at Y. NJ.
c. A. Hall. The general work Of the
league was discussed. Membership ap-
plication blanks will be printed and
any person over is years of age may
become member Another meeting
will be held at 4.3O o'clock on Monday
-afterncon next
Evening journal., 1899-11-29
sTRucK BY a LOCOMOTIVE.

Frank dIanlon. Of No. 1913 Ninel
street. Philadelphia. was struck by am
engine at Lombard street about $50
O'Clock last night. He was removed To-
the French street station, where it was
found that he was suffering with sew
Ieral slight bruises and cuts on his
shoulder and arms. After his injuries
were dressed he departed.
Evening journal., 1899-11-29
TO EXAMINE CITY WATER.

Hereafter a monthly analysis Of the
city water will be made by DR.. Charles
l1. Abbott, who has charge of the bac-
THEOLOGICAL laboratory of the Univer-
sity Of Pennsylvania. The object of
the analysis is to determine the num-
Der and species of bacilli in the water,
and whether they are disease germs or
Evening journal., 1899-11-29
CIGAR MANUFACTURERS.

Samuel Hawkins, cigar manufac-
turer. of No. 61O Market street, says
Manufacturers in the tobacco business
should be thankful because of the con-
dition Of trade and that the demand for
tobacco in various forms is so great
that manufacturers have difficulty in
keeping the market supplied"
Evening journal., 1899-11-29
A Y. III. C. A. SUPPER.

A supper will be given next Tuesday
evening in Y NJ. c. A. Hall. Among
the guests and speakers from out Of
the city will be John B. Slemon, general
secretary, Of Washington, d. c.; w. H..
Morris, general secretary, of Baltimore;
and T. +. Hazlewood, Of New York.
Evening journal., 1899-11-29
THANKs OF soCIETY.

Society girls have many things to
be thankful for" said one of the pret-
test and brightest of the younger set,
who begged her name not be made
public For the dances. teas and card
Evening journal., 1899-11-29
FOOTBALL PLAYERS.

Football players say they are thank
full. or the sound ones do, that now. as
the close of the season draws near.
they have been fortunate in escaping
the broken bones and more serious in
|juries which befall their comrades on
the gridiron.
Evening journal., 1899-11-29
UNION THANKSGIVING SERVICES.

Tomorrow morning at 1880 o'clock
the Methodist Episcopal churches Of
this city will hold their usual union
Thanksgiving services at Scott M. E.
Church. Miss Sophia Preston will sing
several solos, and the church choir will
lead the congregation in singing. Rev.
J. W Easley will preach the sermon.
Evening journal., 1899-11-29
THANKFUL FOR STEADY WORK.

Harry Turner, extra conductor on the
Brandywine Springs road, says that all
the extra men are thankful that their
company received the franchise to
operate on West Sixth street, as it will
give them steady employment.