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Evening journal., 1888-08-28

IL Has Been Prevalent just One Months
Now-rhere Have Been 1o7 Genuine
Cases and 1 ! Denths--News II as nos BeeHs
suprFessed-candidates ouarantinsd.
JACKSONVILLE, Fla, Aug. %. Yesterday
ended The first month Of the existence OF
yellow fever here. The record Is as followss
Total cases, l07; deaths, II discharged cured.
%; under treatment, 50, many OF whom are
convalescent The sensational stories Of the
suppression OF news Of cases by the authori-
ties are utterly false Possibly sew cases
have not been reported by family doctors.
but these arc offset by cases reported that
are not typical yellow fever cases. No death
has been suppressed.
Despite the unfavorable weather, IT having
been clear and hot, only seven new -cases
have been reported since 6 D. m. Sunday.
One OF these, G. H. Pollard, was brought
from the camp at St Mary's and died There
have been two other deaths, Burton Mays
lcoloredl, and Albert Fischer, a fireman f.
NJ Macarthur, OF the s. H. and W. railway,
died, II is rumored, OF yellow fever, but hia
doctors contend his death was caused by ~
congestiye chill. Outside OF Jacksonville
every death occurring here is attributed 60
yellow fever. There is great indignation aa
the shutting off Of middle Georgia and the
mountains
Political work Is much hampered by tha
fever and the consequent scare. Both the
Democratic and Republican candidates for
the governorship have been quarantined,
Capt. Fleming at Monticello and Col. Ship
man at his home In Sawtey, for harboring
relatives who are refugees from this city.
Both are free now.
The schooner Charlotte Sihley, laden with
ice from Bangor, Me-, came in yesterday.
The crew stopped at Mayport, and the vessel
was brought up by tug In charge OF steve
dores, and win be tsaved to the sawmill below
the city, whore she win be fumigatad, loaded
with lumber and turned oger TO the captain
and crew at Mayport.
Since the foyer has attacked ths negroes
the colored population has became much re-
duced. The conditions necessary TO the rapid
snroad Of the epidemic are not thought to bg
favorable and hopes are entertained that the
gales, which viii begin soon, viii have
healthful effect.
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PROTECTS HIS sueoRpINATss.

Doston Postofiine Employees Assured THAT
FaithfuIncsa IL tho Only Requisite.
BosroN, Aug 2s-Hon. John r. Fitz-
gerald, collector and custodian OF the Post
Office building, has issued the following to his
subordinates concerning the circular sent 70
the postotiice employees by the Democratic
state committee;
BosToN, Aug 81 1888.
am informed shat circular has been
sent 70 all persons employed In these depart
ments requesting contributions 10 a political
campaign fund. This is TO inform an inter
ested that the same has been done without
the sanction OF the collector and custodian.
and every smploye Is hereby instructed that
faithfulpss. IN the discharge Of his duty alone
will be the best recommendation for his re-
tention in Office, and that they are as free, so
far as contributions are concerned as II they
were employed by a private person. The
vicious system OF assessing otfieeholders.
many Of whom are very poorly paid, especi-
ally in the eustodians department., does not
hold under this administration.
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THE sENArE TARIEF RILL.
Mr.. Jones snys the Committee 4 Takl,,
Time to Make IL Perfect.

Mr.. Jones Says the Committee Il rall...-
Time to Make It Perfect.
WASHINGTON, Aug. Ex-senator Jones.
Of Nevada, says: "The real reason for TIA
delay in reporting our tariff biz to the full
committee on finance and to the senate is
that the bill is not yet ready, and that Is the
only reason there ever has been. People no
doubt expected that the lateuess Of the sea-
son and the shortness Of time left would com
pei as 70 present our bin, ready or not ready
with much more promptitude than we have
shown and really we might have cnrtailed
our laborious care aud calculations. and
have reported a bill sooner If there had been
the slightest chance Of the bill becoming a
law But no bin prepared by us has any
chance Of passing the house; and 50, know
ing that there is going to be no tariff bin
passed BY congress at this session. We are
taking time TO make our bill as complete and
perfect as possible
Evening journal., 1888-08-28
smash-up ON tho Psnnsylvanin Road.

PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 3s.--A smash-up oc-
Cured on the PenAsylvania railroad near
Devon yesterday morning, caused by a
freight traia breaking IN two A dozen cars
were thrown from tbs track, and a number
Of oil cars we're set on fire and destroyed. The
train hands sscapsd without injury, but Of
eight tramps, who were socreted on different
parts Of the train, two were caught in Tia
wreck, and seriously, il not fatally hurt. All
traffic was stopped for several hours.
Evening journal., 1888-08-28

TORONTO, Aug. 2S-E Stranchan Cox.
broker and president Of tho international
Baseball association, who was arrested at
Niagara on a charge Of embezzling siO0
Of the Central bank funds, and who. IL was
said, had q hand in disposlng Of valuable
securities Of the bank, arrived here yester-
day on the steamer Cibola, in charge Of de-
tectives, and met with a very hostile recep-
ton from an enormous crowd which had
assembled, among whom were many who
had lost their savings in the wreck Of ths
Central bank. His appearance was the Sig
nal for a general rush, which was only
averted by the detectives getting their man
in hack and driving away, closely followed
by she crowd for some distance.
Evening journal., 1888-08-28

SOUTH NoRwALK. Conn. Aug %. The
peopls OF Georgetown have been vainly
searching for awe days FOX the body Of Burr
Kill, cousin Of Senator Z. J. Hill. who, It is
believed, has bean murdered. Hill owns a
meat market Late Friday night he started
to drive home. having $500 in his possession.
His harse was found the following morning
by the roadside. A searching party was or.
Ganissd, and In secluded SPOT letters and
papers that Hill bad in bis pocket ware
found, as was also his hat Ths ground in
dlcated that there had been considerable
wrestling. The hat was crushed aud soiled.
Evening journal., 1888-08-28

WASHINGTON, Aug. 2s.-The Star says:
Inc visit of Chairmen Barnum and Brice,
Of the national Democratic campaign com
mittees to Washington last week was in re-
spons9 70 summons from the president. He
called them over TO read them his message
on the subject Of retaliation before submit
ting Il 20 congress. After the message had
been approved Messrs. Barnum and Brico
submitted 70 the president their plans Of
campaign m detail, and asked him to suggest
any change no might desire. He replied that
he had no suggestions to mako; that the COM
mittees were doing everything just as no
would have it done.r
Evening journal., 1888-08-28

IEDIASAPog.as, Lad, Aug 2s.-Ths Hen
drieks club vas addressed by abe Hon.
Joseph Il. EsDohaid, who gave what is con-
sidsred ts sosne extent the authoritative pre-
sentation Of tho issues from She Democrats
side. Mr. Mcdonald had given much care
to ths Ereparstion OF his speech and said
that il was tbs eaiy written one he would
deliver dRs1ng the campaign. His speech was
devoted 10 tue sAriT issue, In defining which
he said tbs presidents message was the great
force. and frem this came the Mills bill
Evening journal., 1888-08-28

HAMBURG, Aug. pa fra started in
Steinward, the southern part Of this city, on
the opposite side Of the river. It spread
rapidly and destroyed warehouses and other
buildings for a quarter Of a mile. Most of
the shipping was pulled out from the dock,
but several vessels were destroyed. The loss
is fully 100000 marks. Seven men are
missing and it is supposed that they have
perished in tho flames. Two dead bodies
have already been recovered.
Evening journal., 1888-08-28

WASHINGTON, Aug. 2s-"The GONZALES
cence of Mr.. Randall VIII be very SLOW, =
said DR.. Mallan, 'but it will be sure unless
he experiences some sudden relapse caused
by influences which cannot always be con
trolled.n Dr. Mallen had charge Of Mr..
Randalrs case when the Pennsylvania con
gresham was passing through the critical
stages Of his illness IN Washington. He saws
that Mr.. Randall will be able to return TO
Washington at the next session Of congress
Evening journal., 1888-08-28
nroEers Arrested for con.nlrncr.

READING, Pa, Aug. 2s-John II. Derr
and George ,. Yocum, brokers, were ar
rested here on the charge Of conspiracy with
Henry Marshall, the defaulting postmaster
OF st. Clair, Schuylkill county. The war
rant was sworn out by Postal Inspector
OLeary, Of Philadelphia, and was served
by Deputy United States Marshal Meyers
Postmaster Marshall, it is alleged, dealt in
stocks on forged money orders, through
which the government lost money Messrs
Derr and Yoeum deny all KNOWLEDGE Of the
crooked operations Of Marshall Tho ae.
cused were taken TO Philadelphia. where
they viii enter bail for hearing.
Evening journal., 1888-08-28
Gehhnrd Gnnn Ahrnna-

New YoRK, Aug. SS.-The Star claims 10
have absolutely reliable information that
Frederick Gebhard, the well known turflnan
and chief Of Mrs. Langtry's admirers, is suf-
fering from melancholia, and is said to have
an affection of the BRAIN Recently he has
had fits Of weeping and dependency in pub
lie, and be has gone abroad in the hope that
his health may be restored. It is said that
Mrs Langtry advised this course, and would
have accompanied him had not her plans and
professional engagements interfered. It is
positively asserted that Gebhard sailed Sat
urday on the steamer La Champagne.
Evening journal., 1888-08-28

WAsHINaroN, Aug. 2S Capt. benjamin
y. hanton, United States consul at Coloniav
Uruguay, who "a in Washington on leave cR
absence, predicts the breaking up of the
great empire Of Brazil. Its affairs hs
says, "nre in a precarious state. The enlanci-
patton Of the slaves was merely sop thrown
by Princess Isabella, the regenta, to the LIB
erals The six southern provinces, really this
strength Of the empire, are ripo for revola
and republic. They only await the death
Of Dom Pedro, when they will split ths enH-
pAre and president will rule over Brazil
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afysterlous Assa..iuntIop.

CHICAGO, Aug. 28. Joseph DredEynski, a
Polish lumber shower, was fatally shot by an
unknown man. About 4 o'clock Sunday
morning Dredxynski went to a shed in the rear
Of his house, used as a summer kitchen, to
light the Gre. just as he opened the door
some one inside fired five shots In succession.
then ram from the shed and escaped Tha
five shots all took effect There is no Gauss
known for the shooting and no clew TO the
assassin
Evening journal., 1888-08-28

CHICAGO, Aug. 2s.-Congressmen Mills, Of
Texas; Wilson, Of West Virginia, and Lawler,
OF Illinois, visited the Union stock yards and
we're given dinner at the Transit house.
They then went to the Exchange buIlding,
where about 900 people had assembled in
the Exchange rooms. President Cody, OF
the County Democracy, introduced Mr..
Mills, who made a brief address on the sub
1ect OF the tariff. Messrs Wilson and Law
Ter followed on the same subject, the latter
bringing the speechmaking TO close with \
glowing eulogy Of President Cleveland
Evening journal., 1888-08-28
EAIIEMPI 70 Kill "A pooroR.n y
A Young aIaR Claims He Was Seeking
Revenge for a Young xaav.

n AouAk AAhh ttAlma ne Was Seeking
Revenge for a Young LADY.
CHICAGO. Aug. es.-A well dressed Young
man rushed into DR. G. G. Higgins Office al
No. sl2 Opera House building, just as the
doctor was ushering out lady patient. and.
drawing a revolver, fred shot at the
doctors head, but missed his aim. DR.. Hig-
gins grappled with him and m the struggle
another shot was fired into the ceiling.
Finally the.would be assassin was, with the
assistance Of tho janitor and others, who
heard the shots, overcome and given in the
charge Of the police.
At the station the young man expressed
regret that no hadn't killed the doctor and
alleged that the doctor had assaulted q
young lady who had gone to him for treat
ment a few months ago
Or. Higgins was at loss to understand
the reason Of the attempt to kin him, laughed
at the young mans story, and expressed the
opinion that the young man was crazy or
laboring under a mistake.
Evening journal., 1888-08-28
oil Dealers Nipped.

NEW York, Aug. 23-There was a de-
cided boom in petroleum yesterday and be-
fore o'clock the price touched was gl5t, the
highest quotation in many months. For a
portion OF the time there was much excite
ment on the Consolidated Exchange, and sew
eral well known dealers who we're caught on
the wrong side Of the market had their mar
gins swept away; but no failures were an
nounced
Evening journal., 1888-08-28

WASHINGTON, Aug. 2s.-The annual re-
port Of DR. C. B. Purvis. surgeon in chief OF
the kreedmen's hospital, shows that eighty
hye cases Of alcoholism, including delirium
tremens, were cared for during the year.
Commenting upon this fact DR.. Purvfs says:
- do not, after years Of experience, believe
IN an inebriate asylum for them. They
should be looked upsn as vagrants, and
their inebristy should be considered a mis-
demeanor and punished accordingly. In
cases OF long standing. where the habit Of
drinking Is confirmed one and organic
changes have taken place causing dementia.
tEa insane asylum is the place.
Evening journal., 1888-08-28

OTTAWA, Aug. %. AT the instance OF Mr..
Rykert, who represents the county of I.tn-
coin In the Dominion parliament, the gov
ernmcnt has imposed duty on American
fruit baskets and covers thereon Mr. Ry-
kerts constituency is the principal fruia
growing country in Canada, and people en-
gagged in fruit raising have complained o.
the grieyous effect Of American competitions
for years
Evening journal., 1888-08-28

WASHINGTON, Aug. 2s-The lighthouse
board has recommended TO the secretary OF
the treasury as in every respect worthy OF
Che gold medals awarded by the govern.
ment for heroism in saving human lives
Mary Whiteley, the sister-in-law OF the
keeper, AMI Maud King, aged is years,
granddaughter OF the captain OF the light
house at Point Pinkney, S. C. At the risk
Of their own lives, on Aug. q, they went
out in boat in heavy gale and rescued
three men and a boy, whose boat had been
capsized.
Evening journal., 1888-08-28
necention ~ the rrlncos.

NEW YoRK, Aug. GA reception was
given by prominent German residents Of
New York at Terrace garden to Professor
Won Bismarck and his wife, the Princess Hem
rietta, Of Schleswig- -Holstein. The princess
was presented with a magnificent boquet
and purse Of $500, TO be used toward the
relief Of tho poor natives Of Schleswig- Hol-
stein residing in New York. Much enthusi-
asm was displayed.
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to act as inspector Of all trims coming into
this city from the south. He will board the
trains between Washington and Alexandria
and, by examining the tickets, will discover
oil passengers coming from the fever infected
points Intending to stop over in Washington.
such persons viii be closely watched and
located by Health Officer Townshend, at
whose request the appointment was made
IL ls not intended to quarantine the city, but
to keep a lookout for refugees. DIR. Stratton
began work yesterday afternoon.
Evening journal., 1888-08-28
NOTICES.
NoTlc'El:.. 'l:.


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NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE.
All persons who are liable to pay state tax
for the manufacture Of spirituous and alco-
holic liquors for the year 1895 and 1887, as
required by Section 8, Chapter 3S4, Vol. l6
Laws Of Delaware, are hereby notified to settle
at once or kho matter will be placed In the
hands Of the attOrney-general
WILLIAM HERBERT
State Treasurer
Evening journal., 1888-08-28

LONDON, Aug. 2S.-Professor Smmonds.
the bnlloontt, with two companions, as
cended in his balloon at the Italian exhibi-
tion. The balloon descended some miles out
side Of London, in Essex, and 10 its downward
journey collapsed, throwing out Mr. Sim
monds aud his companions The aeronaut
was badly injured and is dying. The others
are seriously injured, but escaped with their
Evening journal., 1888-08-28

WASHINGTON, Aug. sa--Tho president has
appointed the following gentlemen to arbi-
trate the question at issue between Samuel
Strong and the District Of Columbia: d. G..
Herrick, OF Albany, N. Y; w. II. Phillips.
OF Washington, ID. O., and Samuel G. Holt
day, Of Utica, N. Y. This is one OF the old
est and most celebrated claim cases before
congress-
Evening journal., 1888-08-28

EVANSVILLE, Ind, Aug. zs.-The strike Of
the engineers, hremen, switchmen and brake
men on the Aackey system has been tenn
porarily settled, and the men have all 70
turned to work. What concessions were
made by the company Is not known. 1t is
stated, however, that Master Mechaasc
Smith, whose discharge was demanded by
the men, has noa yes been removed
Evening journal., 1888-08-28

CLEVELAND, Aug. 2s.-The city is filled
with Knights Templar, who are here in at
tendance upon the annual state conclave.
which begins to-day. Il is estimated that
about 800 are present The business under
discussion will be mostly routine Public
buildings are profusely decorated and thous-
ands Of banners floating in the breeze. An
elegant reception will be tendered visi ting
guests this evening
Evening journal., 1888-08-28

WATERvTLLK, Me-, Aug 2S.-Mr. Blaine
addressed an audience OF about 900 here in
the open air, but made only short speech,
owing to hoarseness He addressed himself
principally 10 worlingmen. dwelling upon
the injury which would be done them should
the presidents tariff policy be carried into
effect
Evening journal., 1888-08-28

WILLIAMS GROVE, Pa, Aug. 2S.-The
interstate grangers' picnic opened yesterday.
The arrivals reached between 4,0O0and g. 900.
indicating larger crowds than last year.
Hundreds Of thousands Of dollars worth Of
agricultural machinery are on the ground.
the display covering acres Of ground Belva
Lockwood is the only presidential candidate
who has written an acceptance of the invita-
tions tendered. She viii make a speech on
Thursday afternoon. Speeches are expected
from Congressman Scott and Osborn Maiscb.
Of Pennsylvania; Hatch, Of Wisconsin, chair
man Of the committee on agriculture, and
Mckinley, and Governor Beaver.
Evening journal., 1888-08-28

PHILADELPHIA, Aug. %. -Ex-R Representa-
tive John Mccullough, prominent Repub-
hcah politician Of this city, committed sui
eide by shooting himself through the head as
his residence in this city. Domestic troublo
is thought 70 have led AIr. Mccullough To-
commit the deed
Evening journal., 1888-08-28

ATLANTA, Aug 2a-A telegram from
Rockmart, Ga, says negro was lynched at
Beaswell, eight miles this SIDE, on the ease
Tennessee road. The body was discovered
BY the hagman Of train who saw it hang
ing from high trestle- The affair is envel-
oped in mystery.
Evening journal., 1888-08-28

WASHINGTON, Aug. 2S S-Contrary to gen.
erai expectation, discussion Of the presidents
fishery message was not resumed in the sem
ate, and the session was devoted to the con-
sideration Of various other matters
Evening journal., 1888-08-28

LAFAvErrTE, Ind, Aug, 2s Marshal
Cunningham has returned from Indianapolis
with Oliver White, wanted Tor murder, and
lodged him in Jail here. White shot and.
killed William Ellsworth four weeks ago.
White is about l6 years Old and says ha
acted in self defense
Evening journal., 1888-08-28

LrvERMoRE FALLS, Me, Aug 2s-Misx
Sylvia Hardy, the biggest woman in Maine.
commonly known rs the "Malne Giantass,
died at her home in Wilton Saturday night
Miss Hardy was nearly seven feet tall Sha
Travelled with Barnum's show several years.
Evening journal., 1888-08-28

LONDON, Aug 29-An effort was made TO
interview Mr. Joseph Chamberlain on the
rejection Of the fisheries treaty by the United
States senate, but he said that be did nos
propose 20 comment upon the senatss action.
which had long bsen toreseen.
Evening journal., 1888-08-28

NOTICE.
TAXPAYERS TAKE NOTICE. CITY
AND SCHOOL TAXES FOE 1885.

The undersigned, receivers Of taxes for the
city of Wilmington. viii be at No. 10 East
sixth street, between Market and King streets,
during the month OF July. 1888. between the
hours Of Q and II In tho morning, and from
TO in the afternoon for the purpose of re-
ceiving taxes. On all taxes paid during July
there viii be n reduction Of five cents on every
dollar, and al taxes paid on and after the first
day Of August shall be payable without a
reduction az aforesaid; and all taxes unpaid
by the first day of September. shall be in
creased by the addition of five Der centum on
the amount thereof
EDMUND II. MOODY,
Receiver Northern district including all north
Of Sixth street.
MARTIN J. MEALY,
Receiver Southern district, including all south
OF Sixth street.
Evening journal., 1888-08-28

DUBEIs, Aug. & "A girl named Catherine
Murphy, a cook was arrested as she waa
landing from the steamship Caledonia as
Queenstown. TIE arrest was ssssas ssssssas~ss
the girl was discovered carrying a ioadsd
revolver concealed .a her ar@ss.
Evening journal., 1888-08-28
General Daf,olenov nm pa.,ed

WASHINGTON, Aug. 2s. The house passed
the general deficiency bill minus the French
gpoliation claim section.
Evening journal., 1888-08-28

LONDON, Aug. 38.-Mr. Gladstone has pre-
sented to a church In Flintshire the money
he has received from the publication OF his
reply 70 Col Ingersol In the recent relig gious
discu ssion held between them
Evening journal., 1888-08-28
Perry's Railroad Freight Express,
p, W. 8 B. FREIGHT STATION,

p, W. & B. FREIGHT STATION,
VIII deliver goods to and from all freight de-
pots TO places of business ~. residepces on ar
rival OF departure Of trains at reasonable rates
Consign your freight AID packages TO care OF
Perry Express If you want themk delivered
promptly and cheaply.
Oflce. PINE STREET BELOW FOURTH.
Telephone call NO. 442. Orders By mail
promptly attended 20.
JOHN Z. PERRY. Prop.
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RoARDINa.
HELP wANTEn.

WE WISH TO EMPLOY A FEW SALES
w men ON salary to sell our goods by sam
pie 70 the wholesale and retail trade OF Will
the largest manufacturers Of our line ia the
country. Send two cents In stamps for particu-
lars. No pOstals answered. CENTENNIAL
MFG CO., Cincinnati. o.
WANTED BOY N Al DRUG STORE.
w One with two years experience pre-
feFred. Address r., this office.
WTANTED.-AN ENERGETIC MAN TO
" canvass and collect. Apply 7O4 Market
WANTED--A MATCHMAKER. APPLY
w to G. +. RUDOLPH, Market and Fourth
streets.
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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, THAT AN
~ application will be made to the Honorable
lgnatius @. Grubb, Associate Justice of the Su-
perior Court Of the State of Delaware. residing
IN New Castle County. on Saturday, the Sth
day of September, A. d., 1888, at 10 o'clock in
the morning at Chambers in Wilmington. in
the state and County aforesaid, for the incor-
Roration Of the Delaware Hedge Company
the character and objects Of which are to
manufacture hedge fences and to carry on the
business Of oOnstruc- ting and manufacturing
hedge fences in all the various branches
thereof and to that end to have, possess and
enjoy all the rights, benefits and privileges Of
AnAct Concerning lri- vate Corporations =
passed at Dover, March l4th, A. d.. 1873.
HENRY G.. CONRAD.
Atty for IncOrpOrators
Evening journal., 1888-08-28
Empire Republicans.
New York State Convention in
Session at Saratoga.
HARMONY is THE WATCHWORD
The Programme All Arranged. and 1t
Only Remains to be Rasined--A vigor-
Gus aud UnequfvocaI Piasform Prom.
ised-warner Miller for Governor.


ised-warner Miller for Governor.
SARATOGA, N. y, Aug. 2s-The New
York state Republican convention met al
noon in the Casino rink Temporary organi.
zation was effected by the choice OF Gen. b.
4. Tracy, of Brooklyn as chairman. He made
brief speech predicting harmony in the
ranks and Republican victory in the state.
George S. Batcheler, Of New York, was
chosen permanent chairman, aud on taking
the chair be made speech which aroused
considerable enthusiasm.
The convention is now in session and the
utmost harmony prevails. Everything was
settled last night and this morning, aud the
session to-day is virtually ratification o.
the proposed programme
The only thing thai can possibly cause any
trouble in The convention Ia the question OF
high license There is considerable differ.
enee Of opinion, both among leaders and