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Evening journal., 1891-07-07
JAMES MITCHELL DEAD.
The Attack Of Apopl-xy Proves Fatal TO
the Contractor.

The Attack Of Apapl-xy Proves Fatal 10
the Contractor.
James Mitchell of No 1905 Washing
ton street, the venerR ole contractor and
builder who was stricken with apoplexy
yesterday at noon, died al o'clock last
evening
The deceased was born in 1928 BE
wss Philsdelphian by birth, and re
ceived his education and mechanical
training In that city. He did not come
to this city until 1860 From 1860 to 1868
he worked as q carpenter for Jane J
Countiss and the Harlan and Hollings-
worth Company. He then began his
successful career as contractor
and builder During his career
be built many OF the rows
OF fine dwelling houses in this city
Among the large buildings erected uR-
der his supervision are the Wilmington
Savings Fund, Ninth and Market, and
the Home for Friendless Children at
Riverview.
Mr.. Mitchell was member Washing
ton Lodge No. /, A. F. A. M and also
a member Of the Builders Exchange.
Evening journal., 1891-07-07
LAST EDITION
INVESTIGATING coMMlrIse.
levy Court to Proceed Against Dishonest
Collectors,

Levy Court to Proceed Against Dishonest
Collectors.
Levy Court met this morning. All the
members were present.
Sheriff Simmons presented his stone
breaking report. By tt 1t appears that
ninety four carloads of stone were
broken and eighty eight carloads spread
upon the roads of the county The
prisoners made !, 900 hours.
Receiver Dickey made his monthly
statement for June, which in the totals,
was as follows: Receipts, $50, 597, in
Guiding balance Of 1851 03; expenditures,
$2S. 296 So; balance in bank TO current
expenses, 81, 800 40. About $40, 700 OF
the receipts was borrowed money.
Mr. Sutton offered the following reso
luton.
Whereas. tits alleged and currently
reported that certain collectors of taxes
heretofore appointed, have collected from
the various tax offices of this county a
large sum of money, and have unla ~
fully withheld and retained the same.
ana appropriated it TO their own use
and
Whereas, No subsequent actions of
the said collectors can absolye them from
their obligations in paying to the county
any money unlawfully withheld by them
and due the county therefore be it
Resolved. That committee of five he
sRpointed to investigate said charges and
proceed without delay to take such
action as shall be necessary, to recover
from said collectors, all money by them
collected, and unlawfully and fraudu-
lently retained
When it was read he called for the
ayes and nays. The resolution was
adopted unanimously, The chair named
Sutton. Hutchison, Hickman Clark and
ellis as the committee.
There was considerable discussion over
the bill Of John Pilling Arm
strong for laying out new
school district The amount charged
was $50 The work was done sby order of
the commission appointed and before the
passage by the Levy Court of a resolu-
tion reserving the power to appoint sur
veyors to the Levy Court After debate
1t was allowed
the Levy Court turn the duplicates over
to the receiver, and moved that ii be
adopted
Messrs Jolls and Sutton opposed it
because they said the matter is in the
hands of the chancellor. President
Buckingham said he thought the com :
mittee's work has been q good one
Mr. Grubb said that the members
should have done as he had always done
brought the assessor and gone over the
books with him. Then the receiver
would have had the books long ago
Clerk Biggs said 1T makes no
difference how the chancellor decides it.
Either side can take an appeal to the
Court If Errors and Appeals, which can
not render decision until next
January"
When the ayes and nays were cilled
the resolution was loss by s stlict party
vote.
The bill Of Clerk Of the Peace w.
Pierce Biggs for 81 300 40 was allowed
The following bills were passed Ri
Cobb. S17.ss; William Lally, 81 10;
Duncan Bros, $50 A. Levy Court then
took a recess to 2 o'clock.
Evening journal., 1891-07-07
Not Anxious for civ MONEY.

The books Of the city treasurer show a
rather peculiar condition of affairs. On
July the bank book showed cash
balance Of $36, 06747. whils the
cash book showed a balance of
$40 $40 A. This discrepancy represents
checks that are still in the Office or that
have been taken from the office and
never presented to the bank. One Of the
checks in the office dates as far back as
June ~, 1884 It Is drawn to
the order of John Bowers for
a FsmaLl amount and was evidently
for room rent for the city election In
the Twenty second district 1t is signed
by Henry O. Conrad. president OF Coun-
ell; w. B. Hyland, clerk J Eldridge
Pierce, city treasurer; J. Frank Ball,
city auditor.
Evening journal., 1891-07-07
Maryland military Enoampment.

On Sunday, July 70, the Baltimore and
Ohio railroad will run al excursion from
Philadelphia and all intermediate stations
u LorelY, where the Maryland National
Guards will be encamped All visitors
will have an opportunity to witness the
meneuvers OF the soldiers in full uniform
and to hear the celebrated Fifth Regiment
Band. For all other days during the
encampment, which will begin on July 8
and end on July lS the Baltimore and
Ohio railroad will sell round trip sxcur-
sion tickets at greatly Ieduced rates at
all stations on its lines in MARYLAND
District Of Columbia, Delaware and
Eastern Pennsylvanis, tickets to be
valid to return until July 10 inclusive
Special train will leave Wilmington at
TO- 06 q. m returning, will leave Lorely
at 8 p m. Tickets valid to return until
July Is inclusive Round tlio, $1.00
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poNAnos GETS HIS SEAL.

g. j. Brown Gets the Contract for Build
ing the New school In the Twelfth
Ward.
A special meeting of the Board OF Edu-
cation, to hear the report OF the Build
ing Committee Of the new colored school,
at Fifth and Scott streets, was held last
evening. The committee reported that
g w. Pgrvin, the lowest bidder. had
withdrawn his lid on account of having
made mistake 1t recommended that
the contract be given to g. J. Brown,
who was the next lowest bidder ab
$l3, 1897, with the Smead system Of heat
ing. or $12, 147 without The conditions
are that 40 per cent is not 20 be paid
until the building is accepted by the
board, and 10 per cent. retained until all
the liens OF workmen are satisfied.
DR.. Shortlidge here moved that further
aciion on the report of the committee
be not taken until the board had heard
the report of the committee investigating
the contested election of Bernard bona
hoe for the Second ward.
DR.. Morgan, chairman of the com
mittee, stated that it had found that
nine illegal votes were cast ia the late
election in the Second ward, five Of which
were for Mr. Donahoe and four for Mr.
Alexander. Mr.. Donahoe had stll a
legal majority, and the committee recon-
mended that he be sworn iD,
The report of the Building Committee
for the colored school was again taken
up and Dr. Morgan inquired who were
the suretiss for the contractor and who
we're sub-contractors.
Mr. Pyle said that Mr.. Browns saretiss
wsrs Enoch Moore, George w. Mckee
and Victor R. Pyle. The sub-contrac
tors we're. Brick work, Joseph Dunlap
roofing, George |. Spser; plastering. A.
L, johnson; painting, George T. Uber
mill work, the jackson and sharp Com
pany iron work. John Davis; plumbing,
Joseph Jenkins The report Of the com
mlttee was then adopted
The official bond Of L. B. Jones, secre
tary and treasurer of the board, was re-
ceived and ordered filed.
The Committee on Accounts reported
the pay roll Of teachers to be $15, 3l1 SO,
and of officers and jAnitors, $699 40,
which was ordered paid
The Health Committee, appointed 10
examine the Smead system of heating,
reported having done their duty and
found that while ventilation was good, it
was hard to heat the rooms. In
school No. 2t, where this system was In
use, three rooms were heated and the
amount Of coal consumed was seventy
two tons, whereas in school No 20, where
three rooms we're also heated, the amount
OF coal consumed was hut thirty seven
tons. This, however, might be the fault
of the isnitor. who did not understand
the system. The report of the commit
tee was adopted, The system will be
further investigated
An order for $l00 was drawn in favor
Of Frank r. Carswell, architect for the
new school ia the Twelfth ward
The board then took a recess to ex-
anime the plans of Architect Frank r.
0arswell for an addition to school No
8 The plans provide for four additional
rooms. The bids were next opened and
found 10 be as follows.
Evening journal., 1891-07-07
City Directory for the Post ON CO

Circulars are being d dstribut ID by or
der o. Postmaster Stewart, End left al
the houses OF all persons who expect Ia
receive mail matter. to assist in the prep.
aration of city direct ,ry for the post
office, which will further facilitate the
distribution of mail matter, throughout
the city. The occupants Of houses are
asked to fill in the names Of all persons,
including servants. who receive, or are
likely to receive letters at that number,
and give the circular to the letter car.
rier or drop it In the post Office box,
when completed
Evening journal., 1891-07-07
injured WINE At work

Charles Stout was injured while at
work at the Front and Union Street
Railway depot, by large piece of tim
Der falling across bis back, about 10 80
o'clock this morning. he was thrown
senssless to the ground, and the smbu
lance was summoned to remove him co
the hospital Meantime he recovered
consciousness, and physician, having
examined him pronounced his injuries
not serious and he was taken in the
ambulance to his home, No. 1903 West
Sixth street.
Evening journal., 1891-07-07
sent six Months 70 the stone PIE.

Jacob Massey, col1red, was srraigned on
charge Of committing an assault with
intent TO murder Isaac Clarkson, at the
Municipal Court this morning The pair
quarreled while celebrating the Fourth
and Massey picked up stone with which
he struck Clarkson on hhe top Of the
head and knocked him senseless. Massey
insisted that he had bit with his fist. and
that Clarkson's head had struck stone,
but the physician declared this to be i'm
possible unless he stood him on his head
The first charge was dismissed ano
Massey was adjudged guilty of assault
and battery. He was sentenced to six
months imprisonment, breaking stones,
with &25 and coshs
Evening journal., 1891-07-07
CITY News IN BRIEF.

Viola Steele, daughter Of Timothy and
Jennie Steele, No. 81 Shipley street,
died yesterday afternoon Of marasmus.
Coroner Sparks gave a certificate of
accidental death in the case of little
Joseph McClane, who was run over by a
Transfer wagon on.Marylsnd avenue near
Front street yesterday afternoon.
Several attempts at burglary are re-
ported to have been made on West
Second and West Front streets during
the past week, but in all cases uusuccess-
ful Both the officers and detectives
have been notified and are now keeping a
look out for the boys"
Evening journal., 1891-07-07
New CASTLE County Peaches,

The first wagon load Of peaches that
has been seen on Fourth street for a
long time -arrived there at 6. 80 O'Clock
this morning and it was soon backed ar
to the curbstone and thrown open foi
inspection. The wagon contained
about fifteen baskets Of small
peaches Of the Early Alexander variet \,
and 1 be entire stock was sold out shortly
after noon The peaches were grown
near Glasgow, and were sold for $i per
basket. They were healthy looking and
ripe. but were cling stones.
Evening journal., 1891-07-07
Hearr rrar.l on ths RalIroad..

Travel was very heavy on all trains on
the Maryland and Delaware divisions
yesterday. This was especially marked
on the Delaware express train, which is
due here at So. This train was run up
the road ia two sections The first sec.
tion was composed of three coaches and
baggage car and was ran by Conductor
Lodge. The second section was com
posed Of six coaches and baggage car and
was in charge of Conductor Lewis When
the sections reached Wilmington, they
combined and one engine drew the II
cars and 600 excursionists to Philadel-
phia
Evening journal., 1891-07-07
D 8 o. Omeial plrectorr.

The official directory Of the Baltimore
and Ohio railroad, including the Balti-
more and Ohio Southwestern railway.
the Wilmington and Northern railroad.
the Pittsburg and Western railroad and
the Valley Railroad of Ohio for 1891 and
1892, has just been issued. Persons In
the city desiring the book can get it by
applying TO the Market street
station. Il takes in all the Baltimore
and Ohio system, gand is replete in infor-
nation. IL contains maps of all the
principal cites through which the line
passes, as well as all connecting lines
All private 'sidings are shown. Taken
altogether II is a valuable book
Evening journal., 1891-07-07
Young Woman KILLED on the p. ". n.
Railroad.

Isabella Phlpps. a young unmarried
woman, was killed on the p, w. & B
railroad near Darby. by accommodation
trsin No iS4, which left this city al
8. 40 o'clock last evening The young
woman had been parting with friend
who was leaving southwark The train
started and Miss Phipps stepped on tue
northbound track. waving farewell with
her handkerchief to her friend. A
moment after stepping on the noIthbount
track, she was struck by the accommoda
ticn engine and her body was strewn ii
pieces along the track Miss Phipps was
native Of Philadelphia. but was sm-
ployed at Darby.
Evening journal., 1891-07-07
Trasnnsssrs Arronted.

Special Officer Massey arrested ]. Il
Mondore and Theodore Cole for trespass-
ing in the yards Of the Pusey and Jones
Company this morning. The company
has lately been pestsred by trespassers,
and some petty larcenies were com
mitted. Their special officer was in
structed to break it up, and he began His
crusade to-day.
Evening journal., 1891-07-07
HaIf Rates In the Northwest via b. & o,
Railroad

On account of the convention OF the
Young Peoples Society of Christian En-
deavor at Minneapolis. Mimi. July 9th to
18th, the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Company will sell round trip tickets to
that city from all stations on all lines
from July 9th to Sth inclusive at the low
rate Of one fare for the round trip These
cheap rates are not restricted to dele
gates. but are open to the general public.
Tickets will be valid for return journey
on trains leaving Minneapolis July 18th to
10th inclusive. Those desiring to remain
longer can do so by depositing their tick
cts for safe keeping with the agent Of
the terminal railroad at Minneapolis until
they wish to begin their return journey
such date not to be later than August
26th. 1891.
Evening journal., 1891-07-07
oharEe OF HOUSE breaking.

George Johnson, colored. was brought
up on a charge Of breaking into ths
house Of William Every in the ''Hoodls %
and stealing hat and other articles A
hat similar to the one which was taken
was fonnd in Johnson's possession, bat
neither Mr. or Mrs. Avery would identity
It, The case was continued until to
morrow morning
Evening journal., 1891-07-07
charred wan steelIng Conlee

Dennis Lewis, colored, was arrested by
Detectives Hawkins and Hatton yester
day on a charge of stealing q bag OF
coffee from the B, & o. railroad freight
house on July a The coffee was after
ward sold to Germano Devitto, an Italian,
OF No l02 Market street.. for 81 The
case came up at the Municipal Court
this morning, but was continued at the
Instance Of Solicitor Curtis until to-mor-
row,
Evening journal., 1891-07-07
Drove His Children Into the Night.

Howard Fletcher appeared as & com
plainant in the Municipal Court this
morning against his father, Charles
Fletcher, whom he charged with abusing
the other children while drunk this
morning. Young Fletcher said his
father came home drunk at midnight and
chased all his children from the house
They were kept out for three hours.
Fletcher was fined IS or twenty days
hard labor.
Evening journal., 1891-07-07
NOTTrr

All persons having claims against the estate
Of the deceased must present the same. duly
attested to the Administrairix on or before
June 20 1892, or abide the Act of Assembly
in such case made aud ., divided
MARY E. ELLIOTT,
Administra,rix.
Address: Pleasant Hill. Del. or her attor.
ney, :. Harvey Whitem0n, Wilmington, 1eQ
Evening journal., 1891-07-07

"Creston" lots are comp psratively low
in price now, and you had better not
visit il you want to realize the most on
your investment, and try at once.
Evening journal., 1891-07-07

The plans were adopted aud the bids
referred to the comittee on school No
s with power to act. a. S. Christy
being the lowest bidder, he will
probably get the contract ia few days.
number of bills were passed
Evening journal., 1891-07-07

HE-"Give me your glove, won't yonT'
She--"0h; l c1u't take It of He
well, take only tie & off and give me
the rest. Harper's Bszar.
Evening journal., 1891-07-07

MISS sMooTH-"That flower on your
coat is bachelors button, is it not, Mr.
Allainef' Mr. A-''Yes, Miss Smooth
why do you askg" Miss s. was won
dering if II touched tle button would
YOU dc the restg' P. S.-They are en-.
gagged now Minneapolis Journal.
Evening journal., 1891-07-07

Ross has removed from 116 Market
street to his new store, $40 Market street,
with large stock Of lates. styles Of
Hats, White Shirts, Neckwear Hosiery,
Underwear and Notions at the lowest
city prices. Money returned II goods
are not satisfactory.
Evening journal., 1891-07-07
Wilmington Clearing House

The exchanges Of the Wilmington bank s
{ the clearing house to-day were: Total,
169, 7Sl.2S; balalee, $50, ,5S5.l9
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RNnIs rERls oRDERs
3 EGfsTzR's ORDER.
RrGTSTpR,e OrrTCr

NEW CASTLE COUNTY, Del, June 20, 1891.
Upon the application of Mary y. Elliott
Of Miil Greek hundred, in said county, de. de.
ceased. II Is ordered and directed by
the Register that the administrators aforesaid
give notice Of granting Of Letters Of Admin
istratiOn upon the estate of the deceased
with the date of granting thereof, by causing
advertisements to be posted within forty days
from the date of such Letters in six Of the
most public places Of the county of New Cas-.
tie, requiring all persons having demands
against the estate to present the same. OF
abide by an Act of Assembly In such case made
and provided; and also cause the same to be
Inserted within the same period in the EVEN.
ING JOURNAL, a newspaper published In Will
nington, Del. and 10 DO continued therein
three weeks, e. o. d.
Evening journal., 1891-07-07

You can buy a small farm at "Crgston'
for the price of los in the heart of the
city, and yet you are only ten OF fifteen
minutes from the business centre.
Evening journal., 1891-07-07
nOTIuns.


GoR SALE -lF YoU WANT TO BUY OR
sell property, buy or sell business or in
vest money safely on first mortgage at an
per cent. consult THOMAS i. HANLO
Notary Public. No. East seventh street
MOTl E.-THE TWENTY FIFTH Sc.
ree OF stock OF the Perpetual Savings
and Loan Association Is now being issued ;
FIRST payment Is due July Shares can be
obtained on application to the SECRETARY AZ
any time and az the office, Fifth aud rhipiey
streets Monday and friday evenings
LEA PTSEA, President
WILLIAM II. GIBBONS, Secretary.
NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS.
couaty taxes win be due and payable on
and after July 1
on taxes paid during the monthA Of july
aed August discount Of five per cent. win be
tivel.
On taxes paid during the months Of Sep
femher and October discount Of three pei
cent. viii be given.
intakes paid during the month Of No
vemher no discount vii be given.
On taxfs paid curing the month Of De.
cemher i've ger cent. win be aided.
JOHN Il DlCkEN,
Receiver Of cuu ~ taxes.
k kEFuNDING THE DIRECT TAX. WHEN
~ the necessary books and blanks are pre-.
pared viii give not 60 IN the Newspapers
when ana where / viii meet the persons OF
fheir legal representatives who have paid the
cirect tax levied upon the real estate II per
sons 10 Delaware, approved Aug D, 1881 under
act Of Congress. J. FRANK WlLDS,
lONer. June 3. 1891, Commissioner.
Evening journal., 1891-07-07

Good slightly used Upright Pianos of
some OF the best makes. $3.50, 5000 gees
and $240 also several second hand
square pianos from $40 to 5000 b. F.
kobelen, No. no Market street.
Evening journal., 1891-07-07

Don't you think that our
modern society is too frivolous2 lam
oftentimes amused by some young man
who goes about with his heart Ia his
sleeve" He--"Yes met a fellow the
other night who had several OF them
there Judge
Evening journal., 1891-07-07

RorLs and Pimples and other affections
arising from impure blood may appear at
this season, when the blood is heated
Hoods Sarsaparilla removes the cause Of
these troubles by purifying. vitalizing
and euriching the blood. and a. the same
time 1t gives strength TO the whole
system.
Evening journal., 1891-07-07
Hanks end lsanInr.

Af.l1it.IrdsS,ANs, AZ .rs,Al SAYINGS BANK. SOC Market st
CENTRAL NATIONAL BANK. .5th Il Make
EQulIABLE GUARANTEE AND TRUST
:, ,9V1MPANl; No: s37 Market street.
n . hMEkS' BANk OF DELAWARE. North.
= east corner Third and Market streets
FIRST MA rIONAL BANK. Norfheaat car.
ner Firth and Market streets
NATIONAL BANK OF DEL sWAHE. N E
corner sixth and Market streeta
NATIONAL BANK OF WILMINGTON
AND BhANDYWINE. Accounts solicited:
private safe deposit boxes for renk North,
SECURITY TRUST AND SAFE DEPoaIT
,.SOMPAN1. No. $40 Market street
UNION NATIONAL BANK h0b Market ~
WI LINING TON SAYINGS FUND SOCIETY
southeast corner Ninth and Market streeta
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iTEMa Of INTEREST

$50 you mustered up courage and
called upon her last night2' II aid 4
Did she seem plgased2 ITO tell the
truth, was so nervous that ! didn't
uotics but guess she was please for
as ] got up TO 20 | saw that she looked
very happy. New York Press
Evening journal., 1891-07-07

t5lven under the hand and Seal
49,, of Office Of the Register aforesaid
at Wilmington. in New Castle
- o county aforesaid. the dav aud yeal
t---i above written.
WILKTNs cooCH. Register.
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oIrY nusINEss prRrornRr
BAkera.

=: BARKLEY q BROS. Co, 4th and French.
w. y LANG. Fifth and Frsnch streets.
R.AgL q. sNYDER. 113 West Eighth street
". =. ~ l.. No East Second street.
lHARLLS YETTNR II Enet Fnnrfh atraaf
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rOR nALE.

FOR bALE.
=.
CELERY PLANTS, CABBAGE PLA NTs.
~ Best kind Lowest prices. JOHN j.
BOYLE, Grocer and Market Gar iener, Box
~, New Castle, Del.
fOR SALE AN A WATSON 4 SONS
fire proof safe. good as new Inquire of
w. II. R.. l05 West 18th street.
LOR SALE- THIRTY MONTHS TIME
y 70 pay for furniture. carpets, bedding,
stoves. trunks pictures, Mirrors, and ali
other household goods. Goods sent TO all
parts OF the world.
ALFRED COLES.
446 Myrtle Avenue. Brooklyn,
Second Ave., cor 18th ST., New York.
DRINTERs.- FOR SALE, FOUR LARGE
Impneing Stones. Apply AT this office
DIANO = SEVEN AND ONE THIRD
OCTAVE SQUARE PIANO FOR SALE
lhEAPi In good order; easy payments 20
good purchaser. Address, PAM, Evening
Journal office.
Evening journal., 1891-07-07
Coal

China, glassware and Crockery.
MRS. a. r.. FRIES. No. 8ia King street.
!. LEWIS ROW, No. 4l3 King street
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Bntter, Cheese, Eggs, Etc.
". III. MCCARTHY, 81 to "a 8rd 81. Markat
Evening journal., 1891-07-07
CHARLES WARNER co. Foot Of Market.
CONFECTIONERY.

y. BARKLEY a BROS. co. ,4th and French
w q FARRA. No. sl7 Market atreet.
ID. sANlLLE, No. S0l Market street.
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nortlers and nra,va,.,

Rl,EIEh EBNER, 4th and Union d 800 French
Et,VQho bOTFLINti co cor. 9Th and Orange
Ing Ave and Scott ST.. and 18th and French.
JOi q. SCHAFFER. t7th and Union sts.
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nlcyeIen
bIcycINH.
!. y. MCDANIEL 4 90. 1908 Market straaf

Boote, Shoes and Rubbern
HENRY PIKE, No, 304 Market street
MICHAEL GRADY, No 2N Kinr 4 lreet
t ENEl ETr JANVIEH, 23l Market street.
JOHN MoYEY, corner Front " Mark et sfraet
JOHN M. WALK NR. No.l3 Emit Th I'd atraef
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Darpetings
g. WORRELL. Corner Fifth and shipley st.