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Journal First in News aha Circulation a Friend EVENING JOURNAL. Wilmington's to Leading the Masses Newspaper! TWELFTH YEAR WILMINGTON, DEL, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 1899 ONE CENT THREE MEN WERE DROWNED By a Collision Between Steamer and Schooner on the Delaware River Yesterday. IT WAS DURING A DENSE FOG THE ERICSSON, WHICH IS WELLKNOWN IN THIS CITY, RECEIVED A HOLE IN HER BOW FROM THE SHOCK. Early yesterday morning, while the steamer Ericsson, of the Ericsson Steamship Company, which plies between Philadelphia and Baltimore, by the way of the canal, was passing down the Delaware river, she accidentally ran down a two-masted schooner off Lincoln Park. Three men were drowned.

It appears that on Wednesday night the schooner, which was bound for Philadelphia, anchored just out of the channel, after which displayed all hung over the it was during signals. Early yesterday, a dense fog this fog that the Ericsson steamer left her wharf and slowly started down the 3 river. When opposite the park the captain was unable to see, and was under the impression that he was in the channel, but the next thing he knew a crash came and then the voices of several men could be heard crying for help. The steamer had run into the schooner. It has been stated that the smaller vessel was cut in half and instantly went to the bottom.

The sailors all on deck and when the crash came they jumped for their lives, but three of them, whose names not be ascertained, were drowned. remaining men of the could, schooner were taken aboard the steamer and taken to Philadelphia. Upon an investigation it was found that a hole had been made in the bow of the Ericsson from the effects of the collision. The passengers aboard the Ericsson were thrown into a wild state of excitement, many of them fainting from fright. None was injured.

The Ericsson is well-known here. KILLED BY TROLLEY CAR GEORGE KELLEY, AGED THIRTEEN YEARS, MET DEATH WHILE ASER." George W. Kelley, aged 13 years, son of Melcah B. Kelley, of No. 232 Poplar street, was struck by electric car No.

41 in front of Opera House on Wednesday night instantly killed. then The lad, in company with several other boys of his own age, was playing "chaser," running back and forth across the street, when the accident occurred. It was with difficulty that the car was removed from the boy's body. Coroner Vandever will swear in a jury this evening and hold an inquest at 7.30 o'clock. INTERESTING LECTURE PROMISED.

The next public meeting of the Wilmington Education Society will be held in the auditorium of the High School on Tuesday, December 5, at 8 p. m. Dr. G. Philips, of West ter Normal will deliver a lecture on "Schools and Schoolmasters Abroad." He has recently spent nearly a year in observation, principally in the schools of England and Germany, and the lec ture tells of his personal experiences.

It is not a technical educational address for teachers, but a popular talk. Admission is free, and everybody, young or old, is invited to be present. THANKSGIVING WEDDING. At St. Patrick's Church yesterday Miss Margaret Carberry and Martin J.

McGrath were married by Rev. M. X. Fallon, assisted by Rev. Dennis J.

Flynn, D. formerly pastor of the church, now a professor at Mt. St. Mary's College, at Emmittsburg, Md. The bride was attended by Miss Tillie Riley, of Media, and John P.

Mulshenock, of this city, was best man. Last night Mraand Mrs. McGrath were tendered a reception at their new home, No. East Ninth street. AN INTERESTING GAME.

The Victor A. A. and the Independent first scrub team played a very interesting game of football at Washington Heights Thanksgiving morning. Although the Independents averaged from ten to fifteen pounds heavier to the man, they failed to score. The playing of Kramer, Valentine and Minker were notable feats of the game.

COLORED GIRL ON FIRE. Marie Jefferson, colored, aged 7 years, of No. 1020 Walnut street, set fire to her clothing yesterday afternoon. Her mother discovered the girl's danger in time to extinguish the flames. SERMONS BY BISHOP COLEMAN.

Bishop Coleman preached his Thanksgiving sermons yesterday. In order to cover the distance the bishop wa's compelled to spend a greater portion of the day in traveling. Wilmington, Dec. 1, 1899. To the President of the Economic In- surance Company.

Dear Sir: Please accept my sincere thanks for your prompt payment of the claim for the death of my son, George W. Kelley, who was killed Wednesday night. Your superintendent handed me the check almost immediwill surely appreciate your promptness. ately after reporting the death. People.

Very truly MELCAH B. KELLEY. PASTOR'S LOVE AFFAIRS 'TO BE INVESTIGATED BY A METHODIST PROTESTANT CHURCH OF CHESTER. A Chester dispatch says that a special meeting, which was called yesterday by the members of the Methodist Protestant Church of this city, it was decided to let the charges preferred against the pastor, Rev. Charles Mitchell, go before the next conference for decision.

Pastor Mitchell is charged with paying attentions to a young woman of his flock while he has a wife who lives in Camden, N. J. The pastor denies the latter charge, but admits the former. He says he is trying to procure a divorce from his former wife, as they could never agree. The pastor, it is also said, has enjoyed hugs and kisses with young loners, who supposed him to be a single man.

When these charges were first made a committee of church officials were sent to his former home to investigate, and upon their return to this city they reported in his favor. Mr. Mitchell alleges that two members who were expelled from his church for improper conduct are responsible for the whole trouble, and he proposes to fight the matter to a finish. "NEW ARABIAN PRESENTED IN GRACE SUNDAY SCHOOL HALL LAST NIGHT. The "New Arabian Nights" was the name of a delightful entertainment presented in the Sunday, school hall of Grace M.

E. Church last evening. It was largely, attended, and the proceeds will the benefit of the Sunday school. The program given was excellent, the characters being well taken and the costumes handsome. Grace Sunday school orchestra opened the entertainment, and a Japanese drill was one of the features of the evening.

These musical numbers were rendered: Song, "Asleep in the Deep," Ernest Haynes; trombone solo, "The Palms," R. Robinson; songs, "The Last Chort," "The Mighty Deep" and "If They Had Only Used Razors in the War," Rev. Charles Wesley Smith; violin solo, "Romanze," Edna TurnerBradfield; cornet solo, "Then You'll Remember Me," Leon Thomas; cornet duet, "Beautiful Moonlight," John D. Taylor and Norman IMPORTANT SEWERS. The Street and Sewer Directors announce their intention of proceeding the laying of the trunk line sewer on DuPont street between Sixteenth and Pennsylvania avenue, as soon as the work of building the sewers on Second street and also on Jefferson street as requested by the Board of Health is completed.

The DuPont street sewer is an important one inasmuch as none of the houses in the vicinity mentioned can be connected until the sewer is laid and prospective builders avoid localities where there is not proper drainage. BROKE THE MAIL BOX. One of the teams of the Diamond Ice Company ran away from Spring alley and French streets while Driver Collins was delivering ice. The wagon struck a telegraph pole at Second and French streets and broke off a mail box attached to the pole. Two poatal cards which had beed deposited for collection, were given to the district carrier and taken by him to the post office.

The box was sent to the patrol station and later sent to the post office for repairs. WILL RESUME TRIAL TRIPS. Preparations are being made by the Harlan and Hollingsworth Company to resume the tests of the torpedoboat Stringham, now under construction at the company's yard. It is probable that a trial trip will be made on December 15. It will be remembered that on her last trip on the Delaware, by the carelessness of a workman, a wrench was left lying on the cylinderhead, which caused what might have been a more serious accident.

JUDGES DIFFER. Judge Dallas, sitting in the United States Court, at Philadelphia, handed down a majority opinion in the case of Farr and Bailey Manufacturing Company vs. the International Navigation Company, reversing the decision of the district court in dismissing the libel Judge Gray filed a dissenting opinion. COMPANY TO BE ORGANIZED. A new company of Natianal Guards will be organized at Bridgeville, to -night, at which time commissioned and non-commissioned officers -will be elected and appointed.

It will be, known as Company and will have forty members. COACHES ORDERED. The Jackson and Sharp Company has received an order from the Boston and Albany Railroad Company for the erection of twenty-four first-class passenger coaches. They are to be of full length and size and are to have wide vestibules. FIRE HORSE INJURED.

Joe one of the horses of the Water Witch Fire Company sprained the knee joint of his right leg by slipping on the cement floor while backing out of the stable. The animal will be out of service for a few days. PROPERTY TRANSFERRED. At the registry bureau the transfer of property from John R. Brinckle and wife to Jessie L.

Elliott has been recorded. The property is located on the west side Broome street sixty feet west of Gilpin avenue. CAR OCEANIC SHIPPED. Pullman sleeping car Oceanic has been shipped to Washington after undergoing extensive repairs at the local shops. This car will be operated on the Washington Southern railroad.

DESTROY AND DRIVE OFF WORMS. If there are worms, or parasites of any kind in the human body, Cascarets All Cathartic will find, kill and expel them. druggists, 290.r 80c. EFFIE LA RUE WAS FINED 5100 For Contempt of Court By Judge Ball in Municipal Court This Morning. SHE FAILED TO APPEAR AGAINST "TOGIE" JOHNS, WHO WAS CHARGED WITH ASSAULTING TOO FREQUENT PRACTICE," SAID THE COURT.

OTHER CASES HEARD. Effie La Rue, colored, was fined and costs for contempt of court by Judge Ball in City Court this morning. On Monday last Effie had her friend William, alias "Togie," Johns, also colored, arrested on a charge of committing an assault and battery upon her. When the case was called the next day Effie failed to appear and the case was continued until the following day and an attachment ordered issued for the prosecuting witness. The officers failed to find her, however, and the court was compelled to dismiss the case against Johns owing to the fact that there was no one to appear against him.

Last night the officers located Effie and placed her under arrest. When arraigned this morning Miss La Rue stated that she had received a letter from her mother, who was sick, and she had attend her, consequently not being able to put in an appearance when Johns' case was called. QUESTION OF EXPENSE. Before Judge Ball disposed of the case Assistant City Solicitor Cahoon asked the court to impose the extreme penalty of the law governing such cases. He stated that he understood the woman had said that "it was cheaper for Johns to pay a A fine for her for contempt than to pay a fine for himself for assault and battery, WOULD MAKE EXAMPLE.

In passing sentence Judge Ball stated that just such cases as the one in question were happening right along, and the court intended to make an example of the present one in order to see if the practice could not be broken. Both court officials and the Police Department were troubled with persons swearing out warrants and then failing to appear when the time of hearing came. When his honor said "$100 and costs" Effie's face fell, and as neither she nor "Togie" have the amount named, it is probable that the woman will spend meveral months with Sheriff Taylor. This is the heaviest sentence thate has fever been imposed by the court for such an offense. "ME AND THE STOVE." The continued case of Joseph Brown, colored, charged with assault and battery, was taken up and disposed of this morning.

Joseph was charged with striking Mary Moore, also colored, and with threatening to brain her with an axe. Harry Williams, colored, was called for the defense. Harry testified that he was in the house where the assault was alleged to have occurred and occupied he room next to one in which it was said to have taken place. heard no turbance of any kind on the night in question. "Who was the room with you?" queried the court." "No one, sir," replied the witness.

"No one?" "Nobody but me and the stove," answered Harry. "Ten dollars and costs," said Judge Ball. "TELEGRAPH TO BABY." Walter Brown, colored, was arraignled on a of charge of W. being B. drunk.

railroad, Officer Gordy, testified that the man had been found lying near the railroad tracks at Bellevue station in a semi-conscious condition early this morning. Fearing that he sustained injuries, he was sent to Wilmington train No. 185. An examination, however, disclosed the fact that Walter had been drinking, and he was locked up for safe keeping. When arraigned this morning the prisoner stated, that he bad fallan off the train on his way to Baltimore, and if allowed to depart would go on his way.

"How will you get to Baltimore?" asked the court. "I'll telegraph for money, boss," replied Walter. He was given "another chance." OTHER CASES. For acting disorderly and swearing upon the streets, yesterday Ulysses King, colored, Harry Pickles were each fined $10 and costs. William Pierce and Walter Crump were drunk and disorderly at Front and King streets yesterday and were locked up by Officer Pierce.

A fine of $3 and costs. was imposed. "Eddie" Gibbons and James Harkins each got on individual Thanksgiving sprees and were each requested to pay a fine of $1 and costs. Jacob Chain charged with assaulting a boy, was dismissed on the request of the lad's mother. The cases of William H.

Page, colored, charged with committing an assault and battery upon Mary Moore, and of Charles Young, charged with the larceny of a pair of trousers, were continued until to-morrow. THROWN FROM A WHEEL. While returning from a trip to New Castle yesterday, President Alexander, of City Council, was thrown from his wheel by the breaking of a front axle. Mr. Alexander sustained a few bruises.

EVANGELIST DOLBOW IN SALEM. Evangelist Dolbow, of this city, will commence a series of revival meetings in the Bethany Mission, Salem, on Thursday next, to continue for two weeks. REPORTS FOR A MONTH RECORD OF THE ARRESTS AND FIRES DURING NOVEMBER. Chief of Police Dolan and. Chief of the Fire Department Sasse have issued their reports of arrests and fires during the month of November.

Arrests are reported as follows: Assault, assault and battery, 12; assault with intent to murder, abusive language, bastardy, burglary, breaking and entering, corner lounging, contempt, charges withdrawn, drunk, 86; drunk and disorderly, 24; drunk and committing a nuisance, disorderly conduct, 35; demented, defrauding boardinghouse keeper. driving horse immoderate gait, embezzling, escaped from Delaware county House of fighting on the street, forgery, incorrigible, insane, keeping gaming table, keeping disorderly house, keeping house ill-fame, larceny, 20; toying with child, neglect of children, obtaining money under false pretense, patients, pointing gun, selling liquor without license, surrendered by bondsmen, trespass, using child for immoral purpose, uttering worthless checks, violating city ordinance, vagrancy, witnesses, total, 265. During November 527 white males, five white females, 51 colored males, total of 583, applied for lodging at the police station. Fires occurring were: November 8, box No. 42, fire at Diamond State Steel Company's spike mill; loss about $60,000.

November 11, box No. 28, Philemma Chandler, No. 907 Monroe street; loss, $300. Box No. 18, No.

2 West Twelfth street; loss, $10. November 19, box No. 36, Abraham Connelly, No. 726 South Harrison street. THANKSGIVING EVENTS DAY WAS QUIET AND APPEARED LIKE SUNDAY.

ALL INTEREST CENTRED IN THE CHURCH SERVICES, THE FOOTBALL GAMES AND THE THEATRES. Yesterday was a quiet Thanksgiving in Wilmington. Aside from the churchgoers, the patrons of the football games and the theatres there were few people on the streets. The day had all the appearances of Sunday save that the saloons were open and all the stores were open until noon. The football games drew large crowds.

Both the Opera House and Dockstader's Theatre had large audiences. All the churches held services. Rev. J. W.

Easley preached at a union service in Scott M. E. Church. Rev. F.

C. of services in the First Pres- byterian Church, and a union service was held at Rodney Street Church, Rev. J. R. Milligan, of Olivet, preaching.

Union services were also held at the Calvary Baptist Church, Rev. John Snape, the new pastor of Delaware avenue Baptist, preaching. Rev. Thomas A. McCurdy preached at the Central Presbyterian.

In this church an early morning prayer meeting was held by the Christian Endeavor Union, which was in charge of Rev. F. F. Briggs, of the Second Baptist Church. GAME SHIPPED IN DISGUISE RABBITS SENT OUT OF THE STATE MARKED "COUNTRY EGGS." Martin Bunting, a prominent Selbyville merchant, was fined $50 for shipping ten rabbits to George Geary of Chester, marked as "country eggs.

He will also have to stand trial for his illegal shipment. Henry I. Williams, of the same place, who shipped quail and other game in barrel unknowingly, was let off with a fine of $20. SERVICES AT CALVARY. Rev.

Henry Ward Cunningham, rector of Calvary Episcopal Church, preached eloquent Thanksgiving sermon to a large congregation yesterday morning. His text was taken from the subject: "There is a lad here which hath five barley loaves and two small fishes, but what are they among 80 many?" During the sermon he alluded to the time when Jesus fed the multitude with loaves and fishes. and the time when the first Thanksgiving Day de was celebrated in this vicinity by the early Pilgrims. REMEMBERED THE POOR. Epworth League of Grace M.

E. Church was the means by which a number of poor persons secured provisions yesterday, and the young of Union M. E. Church did the same kind act. The St.

Michael's Day Nursery and Hospital for Babies received large quantity of provisions from various people, and the offerings in the Episcopal churches of the diocese yesterday were for benefit of the above institution. DR. KING TO PREACH HERE. Many Wilmington people are pleased to know that, Dr. James M.

King, successor. to A. J. Kynett, as secretary, cf the Church Extension Society of the Methodist Episcopal Society, will preach in this city on Sunday next. Dr.

King will a preach at the morning service in Grace M. E. Church. MEETING OF SALVATIONISTS. Staff Captain Alice Terrell, a prominent Salvation Army, officer from Washington, D.

make an address this evening in the hall, on Shipley street, and a large gathering is expected. A special musical program will be rendered. SCHOONER SMITH COMPLETED. The two-masted schooner Thomas G. Smith, of Philadelphia, which has been on the marine railway of the Jackson and Sharp Company undergoing extensive repairs, has been completed and delivered to her owners.

FOARD-WHITEMAN DAMAGE SUIT It is Alleged That the Liveryman Ran Into and Injured John M. Foard. ADMISSIONS OF PLAINTIFF SUPERIOR COURT PROCEEDINGS THIS MORNING INCLUDED THE CONTINUANCE OF TWO CASES. JURORS DISCHARGED UNTIL MONDAY MORNING. In Superior Court this morning the case of Elizabeth B.

McCombs' executor against Joseph L. Carpenter, was placed on the trial list and continued. In the case of Robert S. Armstrong against the commissioners of New Castle hundred, the plaintiff was ordered to pay costs in the previous action before progressing in this one. The case of William J.

Brown vs. Elsmere and Wilmington Railway Company, was continued. John M. Foard's suit against George C. Whiteman was taken up.

This is a suit for damages. In May, 1898, Foard was digging a ditch, in the employ of the Water Department, on Washington street between Twentieth and Twentyfirst. when he was run into by Whiteman. Medford H. Cahoon represented Foard, and William S.

Hilles conducted the defendant's case. Foard testified he was working, on Washington street when was injured in the left shoulder by a pick with which he was working. Foard was also injured about the hips. The plaintiff said that he was unconscious from the time of the accident until he was removed to his home, at No. 502 West Twenty-fourth street.

He stated that he had not been able to do hard work since the accident. In cross-examination Mr. Hilles drew from the witness that, the defendant had paid Foard sent Dr. J. W.

Crumbaugh to dress the injuries to the plaintiff and had paid physician for this services. The plaintiff also admitted that he had brought suit shortly after he had been refused more money by the defendant. The case was in progress when court took a recess. The jurors not empaneled in the Foard-Whiteman case were discharged until Monday morning. FUNERAL OF RICHARD BROOKS.

The funeral of Richard K. Brooks, who died on Tuesday last, took place from the residence of his brother, John Brooks, No. 703 Spruce street, at 2.30 o'clock this afternoon. Services were conducted by Rev. Martin B.

Dunlap, pastor of Old Swedes P. E. Church. Interment was made at Old Swedes Cemetery. H.

L. RICE TO RETURN. Herbert L. Rice, who has been playing quarter-back and half-back on the Duquesne Country and Athletic Club, of Pittsburg, during this season, will return home on Tuesday. Mr.

Rice has been doing excellent work, and from present indications he will play on one of the large college teams next yar. Lunch of all kinds at Delaware House every Wednesday and Saturday night. YOUNG MAN WANTED. Young man, good in spelling and grammar, can get good position by learning shorthand and typewriting at Goldey College, Market street, Wilmington. The demand for young men stenographers, trained at Goldey College, exceeds supply.

Apply a't once personally or by letter. WAGON DAMAGED. One of Hanscom's teams, driven by Rudolph Mearns, ran into a guide wire at Gilpin avenue and DuPont streets this morning. The wagon was upset and groceries spilled about the street, the front part of the wagon being damaged. TO SELL ASSETS.

An application was made to Judge Gray in the United States Circuit Court this morning by Robert Penington to sell the undisposed of assets the Walton Whann Company. The application was granted. BROTHERHOOD OF ST. ANDREW. The Brotherhood of St.

Andrew will hold an important meeting this evening in Calvary Episcopal Church, Third and Washington streets. Addresses will be made by, Rev. Henry Ward Cunningham and others. REVIVAL SERVICES AT UNION. Considerable interest is being manifested.in the revival services now in progress at Union M.

E. Church, under the guidance of Rev. C. A. Grise, Ph.

the pastor of the church. These meetare proving successful and it is likely that they will be continued for anther week. DELAWARE TO BE HAULED OUT. The Jackson and Sharp Company will haul out on its marine, railway the steamer Delaware the Pusey and Jones Company. She will receive a general overhauling and probable several new portions of machinery will be Installed.

AFRICAN SCHOOL SOCIETY. The annual meeting of the African School Society will be held this afternoon in the office of 'Henry C. Conrad. Routine business will be transacted and G. officers for the ensuing year elected.

COAL, WOOD AND GRAIN. H. T. Sergeant, Coal and Wood office, Seventh King, Delmarvia phone, 545. Hickory wood for open grates.

HENRY F. ROBELEN DEAD THE WELL-KNOWN PIANO DEALER SUCCUMBS AFTER A LONG ILLNESS. Henry F. Robelen, the well-known piano dealer of this city, died at his home, No. 1010 West Tenth street.

at 12.10 this morning. Mr. Robelen has been inactive for about eight months, and has been sick for a much longer time. His death was not unexpected, as he had been in a serious condition for a week. Mr.

Robelen leaves a wife and three children, two daughters and a son, Daisy Mary E. and Charles H. Robelen. The latter is vice-president of the Robelen Piano Company. The funeral will take place at 2 o'clock on Monday afternoon.

Interment will be made in the Wilmington and Brandywine Cemetery. Henry F. Robelen was in his fiftieth year. When a boy he worked in the meat store then at No. 809 Market street, from which he went to Baltimore to learn the trade of piano building with the William Knabe Company.

Twenty-eight years ago Mr. Robelen returned to Wilmington and established a business at No. 710 Market street, since which time he has been identified continuously. Several years ago Levi A. Bertolette was taken in as a partner in the business and the firm became Robelen Co.

In September of the present year the Robelen Piano Company was organized, and of this Mr. Robelen was president. AGED W. MAN DEAD FUNERAL OF MRS. MARY WARNER TOOK PLACE TO-DAY.

The funeral of Mrs. Mary R. Warner, widow of Charles Warner, who died eight years ago, took place from her late residence, No. 902 Broome street to-day. Mrs.

Warner, who was in her 78th year, died very suddenly. On Wednesday last she was selzed with acute congestion of the lungs, dying within three hours. Services to-day were conducted by A. Bowser. pastor of Unitarian Church.

The were E. Warner, W. Y. Warner, J. E.

Warner, Edward Andrews, John Richardson, and John R. Bringhurst. Interment was made at the Wilmington and Brandywine Cemetery. ESCAPED FROM FARNHURST. Amos Barnett, who was committed to the Delaware State Hospital for the Insane in 1889.

after killing Frank Shields, who was nursing him while sick, escaped from the institution about 7 o'clock last evening. The police Gepartment was notified and Barnett was captured by Officer Abrahams, at Fourth and Broome streets, a short time later. LETTER FROM MANILA. An interesting letter has been r'Ccelved lty Edward Holland from John is chis regiment in the ph Philippines. The writer said that he spent ten weeks in the hospital, but is in the best of health now.

He also referred to the falling of the floor at the Hotel Western, the account of which he read in some Wilmington papers sent to him. TRAIN ONE HOUR LATE. Train No. 68, due at the W. B.

railroad French street station at 10.52 o'clock, was one hour late this morning, owing Southern connections at Washington. This train is late about five days a week, and it is the opinion of several railroad officials that the schedule should be changed. SLIGHT FIRE. A small blaze was discovered in the meat store of John Reed, northeast corner of Fifth and Pine streets, this morning by a Mr. Heid, who lives in the building.

The flames were put out by a bucket brigade. The damage was slight. SUBJECT AT Y. M. C.

A. At the Y. M. C. A.

Gospel meeting Sunday afternoon, Rev. William Frederick Lewis, pastor of Rodney Street Presbyterian Church will make an address. His subject will be: "A Big Supper." Mr. Lewis is one of the best talkers to men in this city. HOG KILLING PARTY.

John A. Schuhardt gave a hog-killing party yesterday at his farm on the road between Castle and this city. A fine dinner was served, which was enjoyed. by many friends of Mr. and Mrs.

Schuhardt. TO WASHINGTON ON BUSINESS. Superintendent W. N. Bannard and party left this morning in private car No.

2,801 for Washington, D. where they will transact official business for the Philadelphia, Wilmington and Baltimore Railroad Company. RECEPTION AT TURN HALL. The sixth annual reception of the Monday Club, a local colored organization, was held at Turn Hall last night. In the early part of the evening a concert was given, followed by a cakewalk and dance.

PASSED PAY-ROLL. All the business transacted at last night's meeting of City Council was the passing of the of the Police Department for November, amounting to $5,651.81. The force was paid today. LOCAL NEWS NOTES -Don't wait! Try Clayton House 'onsorial Palace. Six chairs.

-The ash made their regular collections of ashes and rubbish yesterday. -While hunting yesterday Thomas Weaver, of Rising Sun, shot off one of his toes. -The Daughters of the American Revolution will hold a meeting in the building of the Historical Society of Delaware this afternoon. -A West Fourth street car was disabled at 7.30 this morning, and had to be taken to the ca APPOINTMENT MADE TO-NIGHT Police Commissioners Will Name a Successor to Police Captain Robert W. Chambers.

SERGEANT BLACK A FAVORITE ALTHOUGH "CAP" EVANS HAS MANY FRIENDS WHO URGE HIS APPOINTMENT TUCKER FOR SERGEANT--NO ACTION BY COUNCIL. A successor to Police Captain Chambers, removed from the force for intoxication while on duty, will be named at to-night's meeting of the Police Commission. At the meeting of the police board, held on Wednesday night last, two of the commissioners, Messrs. Pyle and Clarkson, decided from the evidence produced that the charges alleging that Captain Chambers was intoxicated and unfit for duty on the night of November 10, were sustained, and dismissed him from the service. The vacancy thus caused it was decided to fill at a special meeting for that purpose to be held to-night.

BLACK OR EVANS. For some time the name of Sergeant George Black has been prominently mentioned in connection with the police captaincy in case a vacancy 00- curred in that branch of the police service. It is now probable that the sergeant will receive a captain's straps at the hands of the commissioners tonight. Another aspirant for the office is' Edward Evans, who is at present a sergeant on the force. Both Sergeants Black and Evans have good records, and the latter's friends are making a strong fight for him for the office of captain.

Sergeant Evans formerly held that position and performed the duties acceptably. In the appointing of a captain the choice will be made from the ranks of sergeant, which will necessarily leave a vacancy which will also be filled at tonight's meeting by taking some Republican from the regular patrolmen's force. Those who are candidates for the position of sergeant are Patrolmen Aaron Rice, Hugh McBride James T. Scott. It is also said that Officer James Tucker is a candidate.

WILL NOT TALK The members af not inclined to talk on the subject, but President Pyle stated to an Eevning Journal reporter to-day that the appointment would positively be made tonight, though no one had yet been decided upon. "The appointment will be made according to rank," said he. "One of the sergeants will be promoted to the captaincy and a patrolman given the Dosition of sergeant. This will leave a vacancy in the patrolmen's ranks, which some good man will be appointed to All. NO ACTION TO-NIGHT.

There has been much talk relative to proposed action to be taken to -night by Council towards impeaching Commissioners Pyle and Clarkson. Such ther have been no formal charges presented to the Police Committee of Council upon which action can be taken. CYCLISTS OUT IN FORCE. Owing to the fine weather yesterday, bicyclists were seen on the streets great numbers. More were out then any time since the setting in of weather.

It was the most perfect Thanksgiving Day in a great many NOTU UltA ucted pu9 8 a years. VISITING TEAM ENTERTAINED. Members of the Nassau football team were royally entertatned by the Warren team last evening. Each team decupied a box at a local theatre, after. which the members partook of a supper at the Hotel Wilmington! CANDIDATES FOR LEVY COURT.

There seems to be a scramble for the nomination of Levy Court commissioner in the Second district. Those mentioned are Samuel Chambers, Philemma Chandler, Frank A. Mitchell, William Simmons and Levy Court Commissioner John J. Gallagher. FOR MORE CURRENT.

The Wilmington City Railway Company is putting up a new, copper trolley wire on Market street. The heaviest traffic of the company is on this street, and with the new wire a heavier current can be carried. ACCIDENTALLY SHOT. Harry Pomlin, of Christiana, was accidentally shot in the right leg while gunning yesterday afternoon. He was taken to the Homeopathic Hospital for treatment.

TROLLEY WIRE BREAKS. A. trolley wire broke at Fourth and Market streets last night and delayed the Riverview and Darby cars for about half an hour. TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets All druggists refund the money IC it tails to cure. E.

W. Grove's signature is on each box. 25c. LODGE TO GIVE A SMOKER. A smoker will be given by Oriental Lodge, No.

13, K. of at its rooms, this evening. An interesting program has been arranged. "MURDEN CATCHES THEM." Sea trout every day, 5c. 119 King street.

C. M. MURDEN..