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Evening journal., 1899-11-28
CASE POSTPONED

CAPTAIN CHAMBERS HEARING
CONTINUED BY POLICE COM
MISSION LAST NIGHT.
The hearing Of the case Of Police
Captain Chambers, charged with con-
duct unbecoming an officer, which was
to nave taken place last night before
the Police Commission, was postponed
by the board until Friday evening.
The continuance was granted at the
request Of Captain Chambers counsel.
James w. Ponder. who desires that Mr..
Hart be present at the trial. Council
men Healy, Groves, Smith, Monaghan
land Willis were present. The case will
positively come up Friday evening.
Policeman O'Hara was sentenced to
three days suspension without pay for
being sixteen minutes late During
the time he is suspended he will be re-
quired to report at the police station at
9 o'clock in the morning and 3 O'Clock
in the afternoon each day.
Officer Tucker was given a mark OF
merit for the part he took in arresting
the burglar who recently broke into
the Delaware Electric and Supply Com
pany's store.
Evening journal., 1899-11-28
RIGHT HAND LACERATED

PAINFUL ACCIDENT SUSTAINED
BY ASSISTANT FOREMAN CAR
MICHAEL YESTERDAY.
Edward Carmichael. assistant road
foreman OF engines. had the palm OF
his right hand badly lacerated near
Ihurlow yesterday afternoon. Mi. Car
michael left this city az las O'Clock
on train No "A, and was inspecting the
engine. When near Thurlow ne no.
ticed that a shifter and several freight
cars were crossing the north bound
track, and he was under the impress
sion that an accident was about to oc-
cur With this idea in his mind he
jumped from the locomotive. aud by sc
doing he caught the palm Of his hand
on some sharp instrument. tearing
away tho fleshy part. He was removed
20 the office Of a physician in Chester
where the wounded member was dress
ed, after which he returned to this
city.
Evening journal., 1899-11-28
"A WISE WOMAN

Il is rarely that an artistic achieves
so much distinction and notice In so
short a space OF time as has Marie La
mour in the brief period in which she
has been exploited as a star. Miss La
mour for several seasons past has been
an important member Of Augustin
Daly's various companies, and under
that distinguished manager and stage
director forged to the front so rapidly
that her future career has been the food
for many interesting articles in the
New York press. This season Miss La
mour is to be seen in the title role of
Wilfred Clarke's great London comedy
triumph. "A Wise Woman" and will
play an engagement in this city on
Friday evening at the Opera House.
Frederic Murphy. last season leading
man with Julia MarlOwe. and a well-se-
lected company, surround Miss La
mOur.
Evening journal., 1899-11-28
BMUsEMENTs

GOOD MINSTREL PERFORMANCE.
Good performances and big audiences
marked the opening Of the engage
ment of the Diamond Brothers Min
strels at the Oepra House yesterday af-
ternoon and last night The singers
could really sing well, and the dancers
were strong and graceful, and special
features, both unique and interesting
were introduced. Among the latter
were Richards, the foot juggler
Frutchey, the trick bicyclist. and tn,
Knox brothers in musical novelties
The singing OF the Her Trio and IN,
lsoxtet was excellent. Tho same com.
pany viii be at the Opera House this
and tomorrow afternoon and tonight
and Wednesday night.
Evening journal., 1899-11-28
CITIzENs-ONE A MINUTE

TWENTY FIVE ITALIANS NATUR-
ALLIED AT SPECIAL COURT SEs-
SION.
Twenty-Five Italians were naturalized
at a special session Of the Superior
Court last night by Chief Justice Lore
and Associate Justice Grubb. These
men were made citizens in less than
half an hour, or about one a minute.
All the necessary papers had been
drawn up by Prothonotary Woolley be-
fore the session. and all that was re-
quired of the court was the usual brief
questions and to have the men take the
oath Of allegiance.
The chief justice naturalized eighteen
and Judge Grubb the remainder. All
were vouched for by Richard V. Ber-
rini formerly connected with Hughes
Bros. & Bangs. who operate the Belle
vue Quarries. where the Italians are en-
ployed. Not one who made applica-
tion for naturalization papers was re-
fused.
Evening journal., 1899-11-28
A GOOD SHOW.

The pleasing announcement is made
that the funny comedy, "Duffy's Jubi-
lee, will be at.the Opera House on Sat
urday afternoon and night. It can be
safely said that treat is in store for
our playgoers who like this class of
entertainment. 'Duffy's Jubilee" is
said to be funny from the minute the
curtain rises. and no let-up until It
goes down on the last act. Some first
class artists are noticed among the
company, which includes that famous
comedian, John f. Kelly, Danny Mann
Ryan and Ryan, Fetching Bros, Dolly
Mann and the Sisters lie Van. The
above list of artists is a positive proof
of a good show.
Evening journal., 1899-11-28
THREATENED TO PROSECUTE
BOARD or EDUCATION MUST
PAVE-TENTH WARD REPRE-
SENTATIVE ELECTED.

BOARD or EDUCATION MUST
PAVE-rENTH WARD REPRE-
SENTATIVE ELECTED.
Members Of the Board OF Education
had read to them last night a communi-
cation from the Street and Sewer De-
'partment stating that IL the board does
not pave the sidewalk on Oak street.
between Maryland avenue and Broome
street within ten days It would be
proceeded against according to law. The
matter was referred TO the New Build
ing Committee.
Thomas r. O'Donnell, OF the Tenth
ward, created a slight stir when he
asked permission to withdraw the
name OF John c. Singles, whom he had
nominated at a previous meeting &c
MI the vacancy Cccasioned by the resig-
nation OF Thomas Huey His request
was granted, and he then nominated
William G. Baugh. George Rommell. OF
The Twelfth ward. then came up with
John I. Milliken as nominee. and tho
nominations closed. In the vote eigh-
teen ballots were cast, twelve OF them
being for Milliken and six for Baugh
the former being elected.
Mr.. McCausland moved that 500 bt
drawn for the Teachers Association tc
assist II in securing lecturers durine
the coming Winter. and that sf25 bf
drawn for the Street end Sewer De-
partment to pay the assessment OF the
new High School. Both motions were
carried. Other routine business was
transacted
Evening journal., 1899-11-28
ROUTINE WORK
WAS TRANSACTED
AL the Meeting Of the Directors
of the Street and Sewer
Department To-day.
APPLICATION FOR cONDUI1s

MADE BY THE DELMARvIA rELE-
PHONE coMPANY-NoTIcE OF
AN ORDINANCE REGARDING THE
PAYMENT OF TAXES ON ELEc-
TRIO WIRE POLES.
Considerable routine business was
transacted at this mornings session Of
the Street and Sewer Directors, and the
meeting was an interesting one
liescent simmons gave notice OF an
amendment TO an ordinance requiring
owners cf poles to give the number OF
poles owned by them to the department
ON or before October l OF each year. Mr.
simmons said that il was reported that
the Western Union Telegraph Company
had not paid any tax on its poles for
TWO years, claiming that il Is exempt
nom taxation because government
messages passed over the wires.
Twelve additional red lights were or
dcred for use OF the Police Depart
ment
Secretary Wiley was instructed to
,scst to Council that the ordinance
regarding buildings be so amended as
to require persons erecting
corner houses TO have
block set In the building designating
the names Of the streets
A number Of sewers were ordered to
be laid on various Streets A request
for sewer on Seventh street from King
TO French street was referred 10 En-
Ginecr Hatton.
Street Commissioner pierscn sug-
Tested that the street cleaners he uni
formed. The mrtter was referred to
Mr.. Picrson to ascertain the cost OF
suits
The Delaware and Atlantic Tele-
'phone Company requested permission
to extend its lines from Medison to
Adams street Referred.
The Delmarvia Telephone Company
asked that It be allowed to extend its
conduits from Fourth and French
streets up French to Eleventh street;
along Fourth to Pine street On Elev-
enth street from Tenth to Orange. on
Poplar and Pine streets from Fourth
10 Sixth streeta on Fourth. from Or
ange to Broome; On Eighth from Or
ange TO Broome,On Orange from Tenth
10 Thirteenth and from thence to
Washington street
The directors granted the company
permission TO extend It's conduits on
Eighth street from King to Pine, on
West Eighth street, and from Tenth
and Orange streets 10 Thirteenth and
Washington, as they will be built at
once The others were held up. as
President Simmons stated tha. the
board deemed 1t advisable to grant per-
mission for the laying OF these con-
duits that would be built at once.
3 Street Commissioner PiersOn report
cd Eighteenth street In bad condition,
owing to the laying OF water and gas
pipes. The weekly and monthly pay
rolls We're ordered paid
Evening journal., 1899-11-28
s1OO REWARD.

United States Marshal Short yester-
day received word from Marshal Milli-
kin, OF Greensborough, n. c., notifying
him that a reward OF 800 is offered for
the capture of William Burnett, who
escaped from the state penitentiary at
Asheville recently. Burnett was serv-
ing a two-years' sentence for Illicit
whiskey distilhng.
Evening journal., 1899-11-28
EDNA WILSON GOES AWAY.

Edna Wilson, the states star witness
in the Cole murder trial, just finished
in the Court of General Sessions. left
Wilmington this morning for New
York. A story is being circulated that
contrary to all conclusions, Edna VIII
sons home is at Camden Del, instead
.of Denver. as she claims. lt is said
that she and Montague, the dead man
whose home was atWyoming. knew eacl
other before Edna went to Philadelphia
to live, and met Montague by appoint
ment in this city last May.
Evening journal., 1899-11-28
COMMITTEES NAMED
GRAND PATRIARCH HENZE
MAKES NUMEROUS APPOINT
MENTS
GRAND

NlLlAN %
These committees, which are to serve
for the ensuing year, were named by
Grand Patriarch Henze, /. o. o. f., last
night:
Distribution-George H. Taylor. En-
campment No. /; W. i. Fulmer, No
u, and G.. NJ. Stevenson, No. 2.
Credentials-E. II. Spencer, No. 8: H.
T. Clark No. 10; George W. Pyle, No
u.
Finance-B. +. Shakespeare, No 12;
William H. German, No g; James
Welch, No. 6.
Appeais-George c. Morton. No. 3;
E. w. Cooper No. s; z. w. Jester, No
10.
Constitution and Laws-George NJ
Fisher, No. IL; ID. W. Brereton, No. .;
Joseph d. Patton, No. 3.
Printing-Edwin Hirst, No. 1; NJ. c.
Perkins, No 3; ]. II. Appleby, No. II
State Of the Order-G c. Nailor, No
3; Samuel T. Smith; No. 4; John NJ
Ross, No 8.
Evening journal., 1899-11-28
THANKSGIVING FOR POOR chill
DREN

AS usual, Harvesters' Mission work
ers will provide a happy Thanksgiving
for the poor children Of that neighbor-
hood. In the afternoon the mission,
which is at Front and Jefferson streets,
viii be opened, and the children attend
ing the Sunday school will be given
bags of candy, nuts, raisins and ap-
piles. There will be special revival ser
vices tonight at 7.45 o'clock, led by
George Peakey.
Evening journal., 1899-11-28
BLED TO DEATH.

The three-weeks' old child OF Mr.. and
Mrs. Samuel Cauffman, Of No. pa Tat
nall street, was found dead in bed this
morning. Death was duo 90 hemor-
rhage.
Coroner Vandever deemed an inquest
unnecessary and issued a certificate Of
death due to pneumonia.
Evening journal., 1899-11-28
RED MEN GO 10 READING.

Neversink Tribe, No. 351, Improved
Order Of Red Men, of Reading. will en-
tomorrow night. About $50 Will go on
the trip. The Indians" will parade
in a body. headed by the First Regi-
ment Band. to Madison street station
on the Wilmington and Northern rail-
road. where they take the $3.50 train
They will leave Reading at o'clock a
m, reaching Wilmington about 8.
Evening journal., 1899-11-28
COON cLuR,s SUCCESS.

The recently organized coon club of
Brandywine hundred, had a successful
hunt along the Brandywine near
Chadds Ford last night. Two fine
specimens Of coon were captured, one
weighing fourteen and the other four
teen and a-half pounds. The first one
was caught before the hunters had
been out an hour.
Evening journal., 1899-11-28
RRoTHERHoop To MEEr.

On Friday evening, at Calvary Epis-
copal Church. Third and Washington
streets, the Wilmington Assembly Of
ST. Andrew will hold its annual meet
ing. At 7.30 o'clock the business ses-
sion will be held, following which viii
be a discussion, How to increase in.
terest in the work of the brotherhood.
It will be opened by Rev. Henry w
Cunningham, rector Of the church.
Evening journal., 1899-11-28
LIMA,S FIRST HUNT.

The Lima Fox Hunting Club, Of near
Media. held its first hunt Of the season
yesterday. The chase began on Chester
creek and ended at WesttOwn, where
the fox was run to earth in a wild sec
tiOn of country. The chase lasted over
three hours. and at The close the horses
We're nearly finished
Evening journal., 1899-11-28
LIQUOR APPLICATIONS OPPOSED.

The Law and Order Society opposes
the granting Of liquor licenses TO Ed
ward S. Brooks, Port Penn, who now
has a license; Lucius ID. Goldsborough,
OF Blackbird. a new applicant; James
Davis. Seventh and Scott, new appl-
cant for a wholesale license; John j.
Dougherty. No. 205 Market street.
Evening journal., 1899-11-28
CONDITION ALARMING.

Michael Bakey, clerk at the Rathskel-
Ter, who is confined at his home with
an attack OF cirrhosis OF the liver, Is
in a serious condition and but little
hopes are entertained OF his recovery.
Dr. Howard Oglo. the attending physl-
clan, will allow no one to visit the Pc
tient
Evening journal., 1899-11-28
BURIED IN CECIL COUNTY

The remains of Mrs Araminta r.
Kcatly, widow OF the late Captain
.koatly. were taken to Hart Cemetery
Cecil county, this morning for inter
mcnt Funeral services were held last
might at the home of her son-in-law
No. 1871 West Third street. at 7.3O
O'clock
Evening journal., 1899-11-28
AT THE PARIS EXPOSITION.

An exhibit Of the manual training
department of the public schools and
photographs of the schools OF this city
will be sent to the Paris Exposition by
President Shortlidge, Of the Board Of
Education.
Evening journal., 1899-11-28
PASTOR SHAPES SUCCESSOR.

Emmanuel Baptist Church. OF Cam
den, from which Rev John Snape re-
signed 60 become pastor OF Delaware
Avenue Baptist Church. this city. has
extended a call 10 Rev. Q. G.. Davis. Of
Cumberland Md. Mr. Davis preached at
Emmanuel Church ON Sunday and
made favorable impression
Evening journal., 1899-11-28
ROUND ms OVERCOAT.

United States Court Juror George NJ
Fisher, Of Wyoming, Del, who lost his
overcoat in the court room at the Fed
eral Building on November II, has To-
Gated it. The garment was taken by
Juror Jchn A. Bickle, Of Milford, by
mistake.
Evening journal., 1899-11-28
LECTURE AT WEST END.

Dr. Ralph P. Stubbs last night de-
livered the first Of a series Of lectures
lat the West End Reading Room His
subject was Exercise Physiologicalls
Considered" The lecturer brought ou
some strong points, giving as the mos
healthy exercises swimming, rowing
walking, boxing and bicycle riding.
Evening journal., 1899-11-28
Y. M. G. A. BASKETBALL.

~. NJ. C. A. athletic committee for a
series Of five games OF basketball, to be
played on December q, January 4, Feb
ruary land March ] and 20, between
the two association teams, the Ma
rooms" and the whites" Medals win
be given to the team that wins three OF
the games.
Evening journal., 1899-11-28
rANNERY no BE INCREASED.

j. q. RhOads & Sons have Just finish
ed an annex to their tannery, which
will increase the production of this de-
partment. During the past few months
orders have been so large and numer-
Gus on nat betting that they have
been obliged TO put in more machinery
and increase their forces.
Evening journal., 1899-11-28
ARRANGEMENrs coMPLErEp.

Arrangements have been completed.
for the reception of Mr.. and Mrs. Will
liam X. Crosby. who have just return
ed from Europe, by the Sunday school
workers Of this city. IL will take place
in Central Presbyterian Church this
evening and an enjoyable time Is ex-
pected
Evening journal., 1899-11-28
Regarding What They Know of
the Alleged Assault Upon John
ArgOnd Saturday Night.
SAW BURKE WITH BUNDLE
IN A FREIGHT CAR NEAR ELS
MERE, WHICH THE INJURED
MAN LATER RECOGNIZED AS HIS
PRoPERTY-ARGOND WILL re.
COVER.
COVER,

The testimony in the case OF Charles
Burke and John Morris, who are al
legged to have assaulted and robbed
John Argond on b. q o. freight
train on Saturday night was heard be-
fore Magistrate Sasse this morning.
The only two witnesses who were ex-
amined were James and Henry Rice.
who are now being held. and who are
the only ones that have so far been dis
covered BY the authorities who know
anything OF the accused's connection
with the alleged assault.
Burke, Morris and the two Rices were
taken from the City Hall cells at 10
o'clock this morning by Detective wit
sil TO the magistrates office in the pa
troll wagon, and after the Rices had
been sworn, told what they knew OF
the occurrence
John Rice stated lhai he was Is
years old and that his home Is in Ell
mira, N. Y. where he worked I'm the
bridge works. On Saturday nicht last
ne, In company with his brother. was
on his way to Baltimore in search of a
position. While he was in a box car ON
siding near Elsmere on the night I'm
question, two men. whom ne recor-
nized as Burke and Morris. got into the
car. Burke carried a bundle which he
lBurke) told him contained overalls
that belonged to the Frenchman. He
said he had been with the Frenchman
all day. ''''
Rice also stated that Burke had told
MIN while In the car that he had eof
en- the train with the Frenchman and
unat the latter had a quart bottle ~
Whiskey, from which they both drank
The Frenchman had showed him a 81
Dill which he (Burke) could have
snatched from him, but was too drunk
70 attempt it. The FrenChman put tho
money back In dis pocket and iumpef
of the train here.
Rice also stated that after ne had
been arrested and locked up al Newarl,
Dell he was taken out fer lunch ant
that when he came back Burke tolt
nlm 70 make up good story and sicl
70 lti so as 10 help him out. as he (Rice
was not mixed up in the affair.
When he lRice) was taken 10 th,
Delaware Hospital, in company viii
Burke and Morris, the Frenchman. john
Argond, recognized the two men whs
assaulted him. He also identified tn,
bundle when shown him by Detectiv,
Witsil, as his property. The bundl,
was the same one he had seen IL
Burke's possession. Witness had nevsi
seen Argond until he saw him at IN,
| hospital
Henry Rice corroborated his bro
theirs statement in every respect, ant
after hearing the testimony Of the tw,
young men, Magistrate Sasse hel,
Burke and Morris in $500 bail each fo
a further hearing on a charge of rob
berry and assault with intent to com
INIT murder.
The Rices were each held in $500 bal
as witnesses. The latter young men ar
of good appearance and evidently ar
Of a respectable family. Morris an,
, Burke are neither of them over p year
of age.
DR.. Howard Ogle who is attendin
Argond, states that although the ma
is badly bruised his injuries are no
fatal, and he thinks that the French
man will be able to be out in week.
Evening journal., 1899-11-28
REMoDELEp cARs sHIPPED

Pullman sleeping cars Orlando and
Cambria were shipped to Jersey City
this morning after undergoing extern
sive alterations and repairs al the To-
cal Pullman Palace Car shops Thee
cars will be used on The New York and
Hudson River railroad.
Evening journal., 1899-11-28
CONNIE RECEIVES HER LIFEBoA1

The tugboat Eli B. Conine. now at
the wharves of the jackson and Sharp
Company received her metallic life
boats yesterday afternoon. She will in
a few days be sent to New York, where
her machinery viii be installed The
Conine is for Mr. Mckenzie. a we'll
known dredger of New York.
Evening journal., 1899-11-28
THANK OFFERING MEETING

In ST. Paul's NJ. Il. Church this evcl-
ing the Wilmington AuXiliaries of the
Woman's Home Missionary Society,
will hold a union thank offering meet
ing, during which an address will be
made by Miss Van Manter, OF New
York
Evening journal., 1899-11-28
NorIcE ro MARINERs.

Notice is hereby given that the wreck
buoy, second-class can, red and black
horizontal stripes, marking the wreck
of the schooner Addie Ludington. near
Brandywine shoal, Delaware bay, was
discontinued on November "a, 1893
The wreck having been removed, the
buoy was no longer necessary by or
der Of the Lighthouse Board.
Evening journal., 1899-11-28
THE WEST CHESTER RAILWAY.

The Wilmington and West Chester
Railway Company was incorporated at
Harrisburg yesterday with a capital
stock OF 100000. The company Is au-
thorized TO build a railway from West
Chester to the Delaware state line. j.
II. Hoifecker, Of this city. IS president
who in an interview yesterday said
that the company means business. and
would proceed 20 build the read in q
short time.
Evening journal., 1899-11-28
BII.L AT DOCKsTADER's.

Crowded houses greeted the matinee
and evening performances OF Dock
stadcr'G Theatre Yesterday. Owing TO
tho fatal illness of Jack Marshall's
father. his quartet failed TO appear, but
Manager Dockstader promised TO put
on another equally good feature to-day.
Lola Bigger and Minnie Dreher made
a decided hit on their first appearance,
and were warmly received. The original
Hogan Alley Kids. Dick and Alice Nc
AyOy. i'm their new farce "Casey's Cor
ner:" Morgan and Otto, German come
dams lngham. eCuilibrist; Mr.. and
Mrs Gene Hughes. Harry Castle. light
ming change artist, and the old viii
lmlnglon favorites. Haney and Haney
complete the bill. The cineOgraph
shows entirely new pictures. Perform
ances afternoon and evenings an this
week
Evening journal., 1899-11-28
KNOWN IN DELAWARE.

Louis G. Martin. who has just been
appointed special deputy of the port OF
Philadelphia, is known in this city. He
was formerly supervising special agent
of the Treasury Department, in charge
of the Philadelphia district, which in
cludes Delaware and New Jersey.
Evening journal., 1899-11-28
FOX HUNT ON THANKSGIVING.

A fox hunt viii be given at the Prac-
teal Farmer Tavern. on the Philadel-
phia pike. between Holly Oak and
Grubb's Landing on Thanksgiving Day
morning. The fox viii be released at
11.30 sharp.
Evening journal., 1899-11-28
TO BUILD CLUBHOUSE
BICYCLE CLUB DECIDES TO MAKE
USE OF ITS LOT.

USE OF ITS LOT.
The board of directors Of the VIII
mington Bicycle Club held consulta-
ton last night, at which it was de-
cided to erect a new clubhouse on the
lot recently purchased by the club on
Washington street, above Ninth.
A special meeting has been called for
tomorrow night, at which time plans
will be discussed and the contract
awarded. The new building is to be
of two stories. with a basement, the
latter to contain the bowling alleys
shuttle boards and wheel room. On
the first floor will be the parlors, meet.
ing room and pool and billiard rooms
The second floor will be composed Of TN,
smoking room. committee rooms ant
dark rOUm the latter for the benefit q.
the members owning cameras.
Evening journal., 1899-11-28
REGIMENT TO BE INSPECTED
MUST NUMBER 300 MEN TO sE-
CURE GOVERNMENT APPRoPRI-
ALTON.

ALTON.
Acknowledgement Garrett J Hart
has issued orders for the annual inspec-
ton OF the First Regiment. National
Guard of Delaware, which Is to begin
on December 10. and will end on the
evening of December %, when the local
companies will be inspected.
Unless the regiment makes an offi-
cial showing of 300 enlisted men, the
state will not receive the government
appropriation and supplies. which
amount to about $4,000
The companies TO be inspected are b
OF Milford; l., Of Laurel: c. OF Wyom.
ing; II, of New Castle, and A. G. h and
X, Of this city The inspecting party
comprises Brigadier-G General w. NJ
Ross, inspector general, Lieutenant.
Colonel A. ID. Chaytor. Major Evan e
Boyd and Adiutant-General Garrett J
Hart.
Evening journal., 1899-11-28
NsrRucToR MELDoWNEY TALKs

Joseph McEldowney. physical direc-
tor OF the Wilmington y M. G. A.. gave
talk and conducted "a discussion on
"The Necessity of a Leaders Glass in
the Y NJ. c. A. Gymnasium at the
mcnthly conference of the Y NJ. c. A.
physical directors In Philadelphia yes
terday.
Evening journal., 1899-11-28
CHILD STRUCK by CAB.

Edna Mcdaniel. 5-year-old child,
was struck by a cab al Eleventh and
Tamall streets yesterday afternoon
The only injury sustained was a
bruised face.