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Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1888-08-07

Testimony by a Delaware News
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~ressfnouv by Delaware News
paper nan-Graspfnz Padrones.
The New York correspondent of the
Philadelphia Ledger reported last evening
as follows: The congressional investtge-
fiou into immigration developed to-day
mass OF interesting testimony. Alfred
Bedford, the English weaver, who landed
Thursday and proceeded to Bridgeport,
Pa, to enter the employ OF James Lees q
Sons, was q witness, az was Mr.. John Lses
MIR. Henry n. Colclszer Of the Philsdeiphia
Record, gave an interesting account OF some
original Investigations OF hss own. A SEN
sation was caused by the testimony OF
George H. Simmons, United States secret
Service officer, who, under the name OK
Philip Smith, obtained proef Of the impor-
sation OF contract labor by two Italian
bosses. or bankers, who were also witnesses.
Mr.. Colclaaer's testimony was to the effect
that. representing himself az in quest OF
foreign labor, be has sscertained the name
OF an italian "bossn In Marion street, In
this city, who offered to supply him with
men at 81 25 per day. DAILY reducing the
amount to Sl10. IL was TO be a part Of
the agreement that the boss was to supply
the food for the men. and those who would
not patronizs him were to be the first to be
discharged The boss said that 800 rnep
would pay Rs 600 meath for their food.
The witness gave an account OF further in
vestigations leading TO valuable results
Mr.. Simmons, the government detective
testified In regard 70 bis negotiations with
Luigi Tro1a and Joseph Sieas two Italians,
engaged ia furnishing eontrsct labor. The
witness had represented hiHsself as Penn
sylvania contractor anxious TO engage sO0
laborerg. Troja aud Sica said they could
get tbs mon from Italy In ak weeks, and
would allow the witness Ave per cent. on
4heir heard bill. The nasn were 60 be
paid $3.50 day. sica and Trojs, the wit
ness said. mentioRGd the excitement about
the ItaIien Immigration and the investiga.
tion by The committee, and the witness told
them in reply, be said. tlaat this was free
country and the Italians could not be
prevented from comimg he@s- Troia and
Sica both said that they versatile 10 supply
the men. and in proof ss u mAeutioned that
they had tlsat dag sont 20 Hssn 60 Birming
ham, Conn, and also stateA that they had
supplied }xFge numbers Of nsu to Clark
and O'BneA, on the aQEeduet. and
also had Ik90 mon ct work on on the
West Shore Reilroad. The witness said
there was no doubt Ia his mIrd that the
two Italians irniy believed tn. DO was o
railroad contractor, aud that they had
made bona hde bargain with him Both
Troia and hica had been Witnesses before
Mr. Simmons. and they identified TIE con-
tract that they had made with him under
the name of William Bnaish. agreting to
furnish the men. They were much astor-
isaed when they learned that they had been
c ugbt in trap by government officer.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1888-08-07
rHE cooL SPRING PARK.
A Description OF this New Breath
Ing Place.

The new Cool Spring Park, lying at the
east side Of the reservoir that gives the
park its name, will be a pleasant breathing
place for the residents of that part Of the
city. 1t covers an area OF about seven
acres. The grounds extend easterly from
the base OF the reservoir to jackson st. and
are bounded north and south by Hazlett
and 10th Sts. A drive is feet wide will
connect Van Buren, St.. running
through the grounds close to the
tool and engine houses near the side
of the reservoir. The northern part OF the
park. which is considerably higher than the
remainder, will have fountain in the cen
tire, built Of rocks; over which the water
will flow in foaming, bubhliug cascades
Paths will radiate from the fountain to
the boundaries of the park. The surface OF
this part Of the park will have a gradual
slope down to the lower land forming tue
southern part, which contains tile lake and
fish ponds A high terrace leads down
from the drive and long slope from 10th
street.
The area Of the lake will be about 20, 0O0
square feet The fish ponds will cover an
area Of about 1000 square feet. These sheets
Of water will be fed by the spring that
comes from the reservoir. The fish ponds
will be in a group Of three, shaped like a
clover leaf with a fountain in the centre or
stem OF the leaf. The water will enter the
fab ponds first. From these It will flow
over cascade OF about five feet fall into
the lake. From the lake to the sewer there
will be cascade OF ten feet fall Both cas-
cades will be spanned by pretty rustic
bridges.
A double terrace will fall from the level
Of the park to the edge Of the water IN the
lake. A path midway OF the two terraces
will encircle the lake aud other paths radi-
ate from 1t to the entrances. The paths
will be made Of gravel. six feet wide. They
will be edged with trees, leaving large opsn
lawns between them. At some future time
when the funds Of the park commissioners
will permit, 1t is proposed TO
put sunken garden 10 the
large lawn at the southwest OF the lake.
Flower gardens or vases will be put 10 the
centre OF many OF the open spaces The
park will not be completed before next
summer and it will take few years for
the trees to attain size enough no give the
place the beauty that it is ezpsebed to have.
Thomas @. Hatton civil engineer. ia the
architect and designer of this little park.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1888-08-07
A Surprise.

While the hot weather is with us,
it is q great deal of trouble to keep cool.
Come and buy flannel coat and vest.
as we have big stock of them. We
sold them all the season at So; sooner
than keep them over vessel them now
at 81. Our pongee and mohair coats and
vests we have reduced from So TO 81
Our alpacas we have reduced also, as
we have too many qualities Of them, so
you can deduct % per cent. eff every
SIS worth you buy of them. just re-
celved FIVE dozen children's waists, per-
Gale, very handsome plested backs and
fronts, worth 80 cents, we sell them
for % cents. Five dozen white shirts,
sizes 12l, IS, 139 and IA. The real value
of the shirts was 70 cents a piece, but
because thoy were little damaged on
the cars we sell them at 10 cents
apiece. Children's knee pants, 10 cents
and upwards, at NJ. Meyers One Price
Clothing House, where all goods are
marked ia plain figures. Satisfaction
guaranteed or money refunded. North
west corner Fifth and Market streets.
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sKISNIN c HIM ALIVE.
A Yourg Repbltcan Goes for a
Penny -s-Iiner.

A xoure RepbIfcan Goes for a
Penny -s-iiuer.
"Did you read ITO WImiaKton letter in
the Philadelphia Sunday Tinea,n stked
young man this morning Of q JOURNAL re
porter, whose cifice he had catered rather
excitedly. The reporter had not read IL.
swell. here 1t Is,n said the visitor suiting
the sction to the word. "You would think
that that had been written by DemecTst I,
wouldn't Your asked he again.
"Well II wasn't. II was written by
fellow who claims TO be a good republican.
Now, don't you miatAke 4. William
son did not write Il. He could not
have written e. for Williamson is gentle
man. This man Is Backyard. oh It is
rich. He pitches Into Collector Pickles for
holding office under q Demecratic admins
trstion. What did be DEF Didn't he
hold Office under tAe psmocratic ad
ministrationl And be was net boss OF the
Office, either. He was mothf@w but clerk
He did his best to stay 10 the place. too.
He made overtures to his Democratic maa-
ter with that in view. He would have
done anything to have hsld bis place. He
would sven have made Democratic stump
speeches. He likes TO make ADesches. II is
funny during the campaigns 30 read the
letters that come from tAe country districts,
asking for Republic@a speakers. ANY
body Will do, but don't send - -. -
That's how they read.
Then you see he goes out Of the way to
tell a falsehood about Mr. Higgins. was
at Chicago 1 kRow that higgins cou Id
have been the member OF she National
Committee II be had wanted q. But the
worst Of il is that when william NJ. Pyle
was made post master good many years
ago, Mr.. Higgins and Mr.. Washington
Hastings got this ragged rascal place In
the post office. He was starved and suivil
ling then. They gave him bread,
Again, be abuses Ben watson, who il
one of the best Republicans In Delaware.
He is the hardestw working Republican in
Kent. He is a man Of work and not Of
words. he differs 10 that respect from hil
libeller. Watson Is referred 10 as Polly
McNatt. Do you know what Polly said
about her husbands politicsi This icrib
bier reminds me Of it. 'Somstimes be is in
one party and sometimes 10 thu other, bat
all the time he is an ornery - OF g -
Next be rakes up Judge Fisher and pool
Dick Harrington And yet be followed Dicl
like Spaniel does his master In the cam
paigp OF 1889 Left bis office to STUMP
Sussex. Poor Sussex he must needs &C.
cuss-Daniel J. Layton Of lying. Il is tn
meapest collection of old soaI
suds and new lying that
have ever read and want to expose him
He has been a deadbeat in politics az,
now he tries 20 be blackmailor IN Journal
ism. And II be Gomez here for an explana
ton just you give him my namen
The young man wiped the PRECIPITATION
of his brow. clenched his fist and wake,
out OF the cflcs.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1888-08-07
a nENEFIoENT RAIN.
Base Eall Notes and Personal n otes.
A Full Hail.

By Letter to EVENING JOURNAL
DOVER, Del, August 7.-Captain
Willie Waller had his Blue Stars out
yesterday afternoon and they gave the
"Dudes" shaking up. The score was
10 to 3. Captain Will stopped ball
with his nose during the game, and he
''nose" more or has more nose now
than he had before that game.
]. Clyde Davis, late a compositor on
the Philadelphia Times, and formerly
of Dover, left for Luarel, Del, yester-
day to take charge of the Gazette of
that place.
The storm which passed over here
Sunday evening did no damage in this
section, but a farmer from West Dover
hundred had a valuable colt killed by
lightning. The animal was in a pasture
lot when struck. Several persons
around Kenson are eaid to have been
stunned. The storm was blessing, as
the rain was badly needed.
Secretary of State Salisbury, who
has been i'll for some days, is recover
ing, and will be out in day or SO.
The Jail is full of tramps, and still
thew come.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1888-08-07

CT ~ 1tHf n ~ - : - y 49,
]. E. Smith will be in town to-day
from Cape May.
County Treasurer Edmund Hannah
is in the city to-day.
Everett HANDLE has returned from
trip to Atlantic City.
Robert S. Baird has returned from a
visit to Atlantic City.
Justice Fowler of Milford, Del, has
been in the city to-day.
r. G. Hollis has returned from a
weeks trip to Rehoboth.
Mis- Annie and Mary ]. Balance
returned home yesterday.
Edgar S. Haines has just returned
from trip down the state.
Levy Courtman I. w. McCracken of
Pencader hundred spent the day in the
city.
Miss Ethel E. Bach is visiting her
grandparents at Sellersville, Pa, this
week
Mrs. DIR. Cooley of Trenton. N. j..
is visiting her mother Mrs. Elizabeth
Harper.
Senator Salisbury aud Representa-
ton this morning.
John Colqohoun has accepted
position with G. r. Thompson, drug
gist at Rising Sun.
Miss Sue Trump of this city is visit
ing her paternal grandparents near
Baltimore this week.
Miss Nellie Francis and Mrs. p. Ash
ton leave on Saturday for three
weeks visit to Boston.
Miss Nellie Parker Of this city will
leave tomorrow for two months
visit to relatives in the South.
Miss Mary Warner, of 800 West ST.,
returned home Lass evening from an
extended visit to Cape May Point.
Alexander Colquohoun has moved
into town from Rockland and now has
an establishment near the Middle
Depot.
Miss Laura Bishop, teacher in the
public schools OF this city, is summer
ing a. her uncle's residence, in Queen
Anne's couoty, Md.
Mrs. Thomas Harper, accompanied
bv ser daughter Hazel and her sister,
| Miss Emile Anderson, returned home
yes rday n an extended visit to
NJ ford, N. J.
Thomas Pagan has sold the White
orae Ho'el n 2 and Tatnall streets
NichBel uc. His license has been
/ ansferr1d 20 the same who will take
rcsseesion o. cnce.
Wilton II. Jackson and family of
Sa isbury. Nd passed through this
'ity yesterd, ~ en- route for Saratoga.
w. =. jackson of Washington will
Din THIN mex. week.
Captain John B. Tanner and Mrs.
Tanner Of Washington. ID. c., are
visiting her father, Daniel James, Sr.,
at Ssh and West streets, in this city,
Cap'aia Tgnner is on his way North.
Wslter r ok, Mrs. Rock and
daughter haea, left this city this
morninS for New York, where they
will s6il 10 morrow on the steamship
City OF home, for En- land. They are
returning 70 their native place on the
Isle OF Jersey.
Joseph L. Carpenter, Jr., one of the
busies. ard most successful men in THU
city, has mover taken vacation. HC
has never visited Atlantic City, nol
even P4nnsgrove, N. j. He never
goes away far enough to remain ovel
night. He enjoys good health, anC
does tremendous lot OF work in thu
course Of year.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1888-08-07

The gate at 18th and Claymont SITS.
is being repaired.
New rails are to be laid on the p,
w. & b. railroad bridge.
The roadbed at 10Th and Market SITS.
is being torn up, preparatory to
paving.
William Whitaker is building an
addition to his house on 18th ST., near
Market.
The employees of Arlington Mills will
go with Crusaders Castle, K. G. E., to
Atlantic City.
German Lutheran Church will take
an excursion to Birmingham Park on
Tuesday, August IA.
A garbage cart wended its way up
Market street at o'clock this morn
ing, and the odor that it emitted was
sickening.
IL the eastern part of the 9th ward
does not receive more attention from
the proper authorities this hot weather
season of sickness need not be sur
prising. Enough has been said about
this matter to have something done.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1888-08-07
VANCE LET LOOSE.
He Quotes From HoyIo and the
Bible.

Bible.
WASHINGTON. August o.-Zebulou B.
Vance OF North Carolina gave the Demo
cratic views OF the Fisheries Treaty in the
Senate to day, and made some lively re-
marks in an entertaining style. He began
by telling story OF a fellow in North
Carolina who was once caught with an
extra Jack in his sleeve when playing a
game Of "old sledge,n and who, In reply to
the fierce denunciation Of his adversary
said: "Bill, you know we were six and
six and it was your deal, and / was
obliged to do something
3d. said he, 1.-THE Presidential election
is coming on. and the Republican party,
which desires once more to get into power.
and whose chief joy is the flesh pots Of
Egypt. knows that the game stood about
six and ak. and that the deal was ours,
and that they we're Obliged TO do some.
thing. All at once il seemed as IL, while
they were journeying toward Damascus, a
great light shown round about themn aad
a voice was heard.
"Let me not be considered profane. dc
not intimate that that light, or that voice
was from heaven. Far from it, l should
rather suppose it Co have come from the
antipodes Of that blessed region. But al
all events that light shone round about
those Senators, and the voice was heard
saying, Why will you not raise row
against Great Britain aud get the Irish
VOTE
"Whereupon they promptly responded
Lord, what wouldst thou have as to dol
and the voice again said: Get the to I
place called Caucus, and there II shall b
told thee what 10 do And so they assem-
bled 10 that upper chamber. and there the,
were told that there ouly chance, the only
avenue opened up under heaven whereby
they might be saved. was to raise a row o
with Great Britain, appeal to the Irish vot
In this county and to the votes of al
others whose prejudice sgaiust tina
country can be made available in che cam
paigu.
And that was the course adopted
The conversation OF these Senator
under that vision and the influence of tina
voice was the most remarkable and pente
costal that was ever known In American
politics.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1888-08-07

OF the present very limited number Of high
stations for making meteorological observa-
tions there are only two in Europe which ex-
coed 5000 meters in height, being about
10000 aud 1900 feet respectively. Among
those in this country Pixies peak, which has
an altitude of HOO feet. exceeding thus, by
more than 5000 feet, any in Europe. These
great heights are much more accessible on
this continent than IN Europe, there being
five in America where IL 900 feet or more is
reached by railroads built for facilitating
mining work; the highest Of these in North
America is Mount lincoln, in Colorado, the
mining works on which are Il, o97 feet above
the sea.-Public OpiSlon.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1888-08-07
NOTICES.


M E.-DHMoCRATIO STATE CONVEN-
1NTlON.-By order Of the Demoa<au'c Execu-
tive COMMITTEES Of Delaware, state convention
composed OF sixty delegates from each county,
will be held at Dover,on ] U ESDAY August zeth
1873, at ~ o'clock m for the purpose of select
ing three Presidential electors, being one from
each county, and also for the purpose OF Sc
Letting candidate for the office or Representa-
tive in the fiftv-first Congress OF the United
States, and the Democrats Central Committee
OF The several counties are requested 70 issue
calls directing the Democratic voters or each
hundred and election district In the respective
counties, to assemble at the usual place of hold
such meeting for the purpose of selecting the
delegates to the Democratic State Convention 10
which they are respectfully entitled
That officers holding the primary elections In
the several hundreds and election districts, are
requested to prepare two certificates OF election
of delegates, one to bs forWar ed to the chair
msn OF the state Central Committee immedi to
~ after the election-the ether to be given the
successful delegate or delegates.
JOHN P. RAULSBURY, Chairman.
p. A. HoRTY, Secretary.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1888-08-07

ASH : On the Sth mat, Wi liam Ash. in the
I'D year OF his age
FICKTA In this city, on the 9th inst, Lewis
A eldest son Z Aueustus aud Theresa Bickta,
aged 80 years and 10 days. Due notice OF the
funera will be given.
CRAVEN. In this city. on the 9Th inst
Joseph, son OF John ana Margaret Craven, agea
II months.
GHEEN On Sunday, August 3. 1892 at the
residence CT his son, in Philadelphia, TITS w.
GheeB.
CARNEY. In this city. on the 9TH inst, Mrs
Kate GafneY, eyed 30 years.
J0HNSON.-In this city. on the 5th inst,
Theodore w. johnson, 10 the 3.st year Of his
age.
MORROW-In this CITY, on the 4th inst,
Mary Jane. daughter OF George and the late
Elizabeth j Morrow.
McATEER.-In this city, on the 5th inst, Ed
ward infant son OF George and Ann McAteer,
aged six n onths
O'DONNEL.-In this city, on The 4th lust,
Miss Mary Agnes O'Dcnnsn, in the 29th year Of
her age
sTANLEY.-on the 9th inst. George Merrill,
infant son OF Geo-g &c W. aud Laura Stanley.
eyed 2months. Services at o'clocE. Interment
privaie.
TOULsFY.--Doctor L D. Tousley, aged 6s
year, entered into rest Aug G. at 4 clock a. m.
Interment az StLouis. Mo.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1888-08-07

The Kenneth pa Advance says: "Word
has been received here OF the safe arrival
in Antwerp, Belgium. OF Eugene Walker,
sen Of W. Il. Walker. OF Mil Creek hun
dred. Mr.. Walker sailed from New York
about three weeks age on the steamer
Westernland, and arrived at the port OF
Antwerp after very successful voyage OF
10 days. After spending few days at the
place Of bis arrival be will proceed to Paris.
where be viii spend the summer in French
study and sight seeing" Mr.. Walker.
who graduated recently with the highest
honor from Howard University, is a near
relative Of Francis q. Walker, Esq, Of
this city.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1888-08-07

As there is no prospect OF favorable
pension Legislation during the present
session OF Congress, comrades who had
deferred their applications for pensions
or increase thereof with that hope, are
recommended to make immediate APP
plicstion through William Il. Hay
ward, Room Is, Exchange Building,
Seventh and Market streets. He will
remain until Thursday. Ofice open
evenings.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1888-08-07

Eight car loads were shipped from
Wyoming yesterday, and two from Dover
Wyoming expects to ship from twelve to
fifteen car loads to-day.
Some good peaches were received 10 the
city makets today. Probably 2.2O0 baskets
made up the total of the receipts Troth's
Mountain Rose, Honest John and prema-
lures we're the varieties. They solu at
Wholesale from 40 to 30 cents basket.
At retail IS 10 25 cents half peck, so to 80
cents basket. From the many wagons at
the curb fruit of variable quality sold
at so cents a basket
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1888-08-07

Matthew Donuelly, a stone mason work
ing on the cellars OF some buildings on 18th
street near Head, was overcome by the
heat about noon yesterday. Or. Springer
was called and attended to Donnelly who
had been taken 10 house near by. he
is better to day aud will recover. He has
been In the country but two weeks. He
lives ct eOs Reed st. and has . sister re-
siding 10 the city.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1888-08-07
The pullman shops

Four cars arrived to-day and two will be
shipped. Among the cars on the sidines
are the drawing room and sleeping cars
Coauzs, Epirus, Cydnus. and sleeping cars
Dorante and Godiva with the vestibuls
parlor car Parthena. and the B. & o.
sleeping cars Avalon and st. Louis.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1888-08-07

Hyatt's Military Band win give an
open air concert in sth st. park this
evening, beginning at s o'clock. A
good program viii be rendered.
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Now is Your Tim

To get a bargain in
Suit of Clothes. Whd
we mean by a bargain
a good, stylish suit, we|
made and trimmed, an
one that will not only d
a satisfaction to I'd
wearer, but a credit |
the seller. Such a gu
you can get of us at
very much reduced pricI
We must sell off a b
lot of our stock. w
are making up for Fa
and t1eY are beginnin
to come in. Well hay
have to have the roo
for them. Then we wal
the cash and are maxim
a special reduction Of /
per cent. on all cash sale
We still have a goo
assortment Of Flann
Suite, Serge Suits, ligl
and Fancy Colored SUIT
and a full assortment
thin goods; also Unde
wear, Balbriggan Shir
and Drawers, Gaus
Shirts, Hosiery, Ties, ct
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1888-08-07

The regular monthly shoot took place At
Healdmoor rifle range yesterday afternoon.
Lieutenant W. Floyd OF Company A won
the military badge. The scores were as
follows:
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1888-08-07
Like other weapons.

Gen. Wolseley says that the bicycle is a mil
itary instrument Of great promise And, in
line with many other military weapons, il
disablos rather than kins
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1888-08-07
perTy's Railroad Freight Express

p, W. & B, FREIGHT STATION,
VIII deliver goods TO and from all freight depoit
20 places OF business or res dencee On arrival OF
departure OF trains at reasonable rates.
Consign your freight and packages 20 care OF
Perry's Express II you want them delivered
promptly and cbeaply.
Omce, PINE SIT. below FOURTH.
Telephone call No 49, Orders by mail
promptly attended TO-
JOHN L. PEhkY. Irop.
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Peach shipments.

Peaches are going into the markets now 10
good quantities One hundred and ten car
loads we're shipped over the Delaware
division yesterday, consigned to the follow
ing cities,