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Evening journal., 1892-08-17
GAS STOVES

Are invaluable and should be investi-
gated by careful housekeepers.
About 200 are in use in this city and
the number would be greatly increased if
their merits were fully understood.
As Cookers they are unrivalled and
are far superior to coal or wood stoves in
cooking meats or vegetables.
As Water Heaters and "Ironers"
they are most useful, especially when the
weather is too warm to use the ordinary
stove or range.
As a heating apparatus that can be
moved from room TO room in a few min
utes by the housekeeper they are most
convenient.
AS assistant heaters in rooms where
furnaces or steam heat will not ascend
on the windward side they have given
great satisfaction
AS permanent heaters in rooms that
cannot be reached by heating hues they
have given much comfort
AS Intermittent heaters, where heat is
wanted only an hour or two at time,
they are economical
For offices and stores, when the weather
is rather warm for furnace fires, they
may prevent sickness.
For spring and autumn use, when mild
days make furnace fires oppressive, trou-
blesome and expensive, they are comfort
able and economical
AS fires that can be started in a min
ute and extinguished in less time, they
are most satisfactory.
As heaters that avoid ASHES, COAL
GAS and DUST, they are valued by pru-
dent housekeepers.
Modern Gas Stoves are not only useful,
but are ornamental
The gas, the stoves, the fixtures and
the putting in are inexpensive.
Samples and descriptions can be seen
at the Gas Office.
Evening journal., 1892-08-17
LITTLE eoYs BUN; AWAY.
They BECOME Anxious to See the Wori,
and Start Out With 50.


and start Out with So.
Five small boys whose names are with.
held and whose ages rang from o TO If
years and who all live i'm the southwest
ern part of the city, came to the conclu-
sion yesterday that they were
tired of home life and started
out To see the wide world
for themselves. The youngsters left their
respective homes about . o'clock in the
morning. In some way they had raised
s. and, as the electric cars had always
been a great source Of wonder TO them
they boarded a car and went TO River
view.
After exploring this part Of the city.
they took a car back and when the con
ductor asked their destination they said
Front and Union streets.
q They were accordingly given transfers
and rode 10 the end of the Front
street line. Becoming tired of this sec
ton. they again took a car for home
BY this time it was nearly l2 o'clock and
two Of the boys. no doubt unable TO stand
the pangs Of hunger, left their compan-
ions.
All track of the other three's wander
ings was lost after this as they would
not tell their parents where they had
been, and what information was gained
was from the boys that returned at
dinner time, When the three boys did
not come to dinner their mothers were
very much worried about them and a
search was at once made. IL was not
successful, however until, last night
when a brother Of one of the boys found
them down at the gas house.
One was standing with his back
against the wall, crying, while the other
two did not seem to be at all affected
They were all led home by the discoverer,
after which their parents held exceed
ingly lively and warm interviews with
them in their respective kitchens When
questioned about the money they refused
to tell where they obtained it and what
they did with it outside Of street car
fares.
Evening journal., 1892-08-17
THEIR FIRST VOTE FOR CLEVELAND.
Young Men who Have Just Reached
Their Majority VIII Organize.

Young Men who Have Just Reached
Their Majority WIN Organize.
The bright young Democrats of VIII
mington who have recently attained the
age Of twenty-one have decided 60
organize one of the strongest
campaign clubs in the city, composed
solely of those who win cast their first
vote at the coming presidential election
This action is being taken 60 distance
'their friends. the enemy, who have
already movement of this kind ON foot
Accordingly, the fo.lo~iag call has been
issued:
Tine undersigned citizens OF Wilmington
Who expect 90 cast their FIRST vote for pres-
dental candidate az the ensuing general cleo
fluurespert mlly suggest that an of the young
mnr p" Ilmincton who have NOT yet voted
for pie-.doi 4 intend 10 vote for Grover
Cleveland snail meet az the Young Men IS
Democratic club rooms on Friday evening
next at %. mn. in order 60 form an orpaniza-
ton for such efficient work as we may be able
TO accomplish during the campaign
a.. II. r.. BATES,
n. H. BAYAHD. JH.,
i. HARRY CALLAHAN,
WILLIAM BUrz,
JOHS DRIFR,
JAMES r. FErNEY,
ANDREW c. GRAY,
n. NJ. HAYES,
j. w poNnER,
j. MCC. PRIMROSE.
g. b. A. SPRINGER
JOsEpn rAGGARr.
Evening journal., 1892-08-17
PERSONAL PARAeRAPHs.

Mrs. Annie Harkins is at Cape May.
John u. O'Donnell is visiting friends near
Newark.
Henry p. Cannon, of Sussex county, is in
this city today.
David Cook and family are spending a week
at Atlantic City.
Miss India Thompson is summering at
ChorlestOwn, Nd.
Mr.. George Chance, Of this city, spent yes
terday In Chester.
Miss Carrie Gross, OF this city, is visiting rel
atives in Coatesvile, Pa.
Commissioner John w. Jolls, of Middletown,
came 20 Wilmington today.
Miss Ida washington, Of this city. is visit
ing friends az Philadelphia.
Miss Ella Curlett Is the guest of Mrs. Ida
Rooms az WoOdlawn Camp.
Mrs. schaffer. of 1909 Lincoln street, is visit
ng her parents at Reading. Pa.
Alfred p. Robinson, the well-known George
town lawyer, Is in this city today.
Miss Mabel and Brdy Adair are visiting
friends az the Falls of the Schuylkills.
Mr.. James Wilmington and few friends
are camping at Wawaset on the Brandywine.
Misses Ella. May and Lidie johnson and
Miss Carrie Thompson are at Cochranville, Pa.
President Wesley Webb, of the State Col
lege for colored students, is in this city today
Moses Speakman has accepted a position
with the Electric Light works at Richmond,
Va.
Misses Annie Sweeny and Mamie Kelly
went 20 Atlantic City today for weeks
stay.
Miss Luelia Currinder, OF Stanton. Is visit
ing her cousin, Miss Salle Manuel, on Elm
street.
Miss Matte Taylorlof Brandywine hundred,
who has been visiting Edward Morse, Of this
city, has returned home.
Mr.. G. NJ. Zebley. tho Exchange clerk az the
Delaware Bank, and wife viii leave tomorrow
for a two weeks stay at Atlantic City.
Col William IL. Stevens and wife passed
through this city last evening en- route for
Canandaigua, Niagara Falls, Thousand Isles.
Saratoga.
Evening journal., 1892-08-17
SPAN AT WASHINGTON STREET
A BRIDGE WILL BE BUILT OVER
THE HISTORIC BRANDYWlNE.

Thus the Levy Court Decides, Although
Dressrs. EIiason and Clark vote Against
Washington street as the Site-S1 800
Already Promised Toward Construction.
That bridge will be built over the
Brandywine at Washington street is now
a decided fact. The Levy Court, while in
session yesterday afternoon, adopted the
resolution made by Mr. Grubb for the
erection OF the bridge. Nh Jolls moved
its adoption, and the new bridge was
then practically ordered to be built.
A number Of the members voted for
having the bridge at Broome street, in
GLIDING Messrs. Eliason and Clark.
The committee to secure plans and at
tend to the building of the new bridge
over the Brandywine at Washington
street will meet in this city at the Court
House on Friday morning at 10 o'clock
The committee viii then decide upon the
best way to proceed. One set of plans
will be prepared by Alvin r. Morrison Of
the Delaware Construction company and
plans may be submitted by other
bidders The plans to be prepared by Mr.
Morrison will be similar to those of the
Girard avenue bridge in Philadelphia
The bridge will not, however, be so ex-
pensive. The committee is not limited
to any cost by the resolution, but will
build the bridge as cheaply as good work
can be done. Mr. Jolls voted against the
building of the bridge because, he said,
he did not see how the court could
afford it at present Mr.. Sutton voted
with him for the same reason. The
other members, Messrs Clark and Ella
son, who voted against the proposition,
seemed TO favor the Broome street site.
Citizens who favor the Washington
street site are jubilant over their victory
and will at once prepare t 70 carry out their
part of the agreement. They will give
ST. 500 toward the erection of the bridge
and the Water department will give the
SO, GOO promised some time ago, so that
the county will received Si7, 800 toward
the erection of the new bridge In ad-
dition the North Side Improvement
company will grade handsome avenue
from the bridge to the Concord turnpike
Evening journal., 1892-08-17
MlDDLeTowN NOTES.
Tho odessa Bridge Closed FOR Repairs.
Personal News

Tho odessa Bridge Closed FOR Repairs.
Personal News.
Spocial Correspondence Evening journal.
MDDLETOwN, Aug 1.-THE bridge
ON the causeway on the outskirts of
Odessa has been closed for repairs This
will Inconvenience many people.
Miss Mable Parvis is al Cape Henlopen
City for a short visit Miss Ada Foord.
who has been visiting at Cape Henlopen
City for the past two weeks. returned
home yesterday. Mrs. II. r. Cochran
and daughter, Ada, who have been at
Beach Haven, n. j.. have returned to
their home here Misses Fannie
Derrickson and Edith Reynolds
who have been at Cape Henlopen City re-
turned yesterday e r. Cochran Jr
who left Lewes a. week ago for an ocean
trip ON the pilot boat Thomas A. Bayard
is now nc Cape Henlopen Beach. DR. r. b.
Mckee is home from Cape Henlopen
City-Charles Jolls.of Chestertown, Nd.
spent a few days in town this week.
Evening journal., 1892-08-17
DISASTROUS FIRE AVERTEp
BY the skiIful Work ofthe Department
humber of Buildings Was Saved.

Number of Buildings Was Saved.
Had it not been for the timely arrival
of the Fire department, disastrous fire
might have ragged I'm this city last night
AT Si5 o'clock flames were seen leap
ing from the rear of the home Of James
Davis, of 1910 Lombard street. Be
Tore an alarm could be sent in, tho rear
portion Of the house was all ablaze and
the houses adjoining were all threatened
with total destruction. Finally an alarm
was sent in from box No. g. at Tenth
and Walnut streets, by the Waterman of
the Fibre works
In a short time the entire department
responded. and the whole building and
adjoining houses seemed to be doomed
By skillful work the flames were extin-
pushed.
Mr.. Davis's property was entirely con
sumed in the rear portion. All of the
furniture was destroyed, beside numer-
Gus other goods His loss will amount
to 81, 800 which is fully covered by in
surance.
The fire was caused by defective hue.
Mrs. Davis was finishing her ironing and
had the stove very hot. From the fue
the shed caught fire and then the flames
spread to the house The fremen
worked so that no goods except in the
burning rooms were destroyed by water.
Evening journal., 1892-08-17

A prettily- inscribed medal for the
l00-yords dash during st. Peters II. A.
B. Society excursion to Chestnut Grove.
is now on exhibition in J. T. Stoops's
window.
Harry z. Clewell, who has spent
several days here rs the guest Of his
brother, Funeral Director c. II. Clewen
left this morning for his home ia Naz-
areth. Pa
Charles C. Moore has been duly sworn
IN as a member of the New Castle Wheel
club and wiz be obeyed and respected
accordingly.
The cohbles which were taken mp some
ago on Delaware street I'm order to lay
new water pipes to the Jail are still in a
pile running the whole width of the
street, much TO the dissatisfaction of
those who are compelled TO drive over
them.
A partyol Young men including c.
Edwin Eckles Edwin NJ Herbert. George
Case, John Rodney and Keith Rodney
are spending this week at Singletree
Point on the river shore a few miles be.
low here
Evening journal., 1892-08-17

was twice unanimously elected super
visor Of the town. In 1879 he returned
10 Saginaw and went into the lumber
business with his father and brother as
a member of the firm Of Aaron Linton
& Sons.
In 1888 he was elected alderman Of
the Seventh ward. Three years later he
was the only successful Republican can
didate for the legislature from Saginaw.
He introduced the bill providing for the
incorporation and regulation Of building
and loan associations. In 1890 Mr.. Lin
ton was the Republican nominee for
lieutenant governor, and although tho
Democrats were successful he ran far
ahead Of his ticket. Last spring he was
elected mayor Of consolidated Saginaw
by a majority Of 1862, although the
city is ordinarily Democratic by very
broad margin.
Evening journal., 1892-08-17

William S. Linton, mayor of the city
of Saginaw, Mich, has been nominated
for congress by the Republicans of the
Eighth district of the Wolverine State.
Mr.. Linton is native of Michigan
and is thirty-six years of age. His boy
hood was passed in the Saginaw valley,
Evening journal., 1892-08-17

Detectives Witsn and McVey went to
Seaford this morning to, resume their in
vestigation of the Rosser poisoning case
and 10 procure evidence against William
Evans, the alleged perpetrator of the out
rage Deputy Attorney General Giles
says the requisition papers cannot prob
ably be obtained for some time, as there
is really no evidence at present on
which TO secure them.
Evening journal., 1892-08-17
The De WIlnlIngtnn rnIr nkhlblt.

The Wilmington fair takes place Sep
TENDER 6, z, s and 8, and promises TO sur
pass those of former years Consistent
with the character of the fair very at
tractive program win be oiferod-every-
thing conspicuous that can lend charm
or fascination OF make the fair attractive
i'm features instructive and entertaining.
The ambitious aim of the management is
to strive to make every day big day.
with special features ON exhibit
tion TO educate the masses. The
exhibit OF the manual training
department of the public schools will
give a splendid opportunity TO study the
workings OF one of the best public school
systems in the country. In addition to
the trotting and pacing races, three
bicycle races have been added for Tues
day, September T. The hest place TO see
the changes that are going on and pre-
pare TO take advantage Of them, is at the
Wilmington fair.
Evening journal., 1892-08-17
An IngeniousIy Arranged EnveIore.

Necessity is the mother of invention"
Every one has at some time or other felt
the desirability of being able TO identify
beyond doubt letter Enclosed in an en-
velope, which latter alone bore the post
mark. A Frenchman has come to the
rescue. He has invented an envelope
which exposes part Of the letter to the
stamp that makes the postmark. Thus
the inclosure will bear official proof OF
the date ON which it was posted.
Evening journal., 1892-08-17

James II. Coffin OF East Lake. and
Janitor John Levey Of White Clay Creek
hundred, delegates TO the Republican
State convention which is TO be held to-
morrow. went to Dover TO day under the
impression that this was the day an.
nounced They will have the capitol all
TO themselves until tomorrow. when the
main body of the delegates will arrive.
Evening journal., 1892-08-17

John Campbell, a resident of Dobbins-
ville who is employed I'm the Riverside
Rolling Mills. met a very severe accident
yesterday while at work in the mills
lie got his left hand under the cover
shears and had the thumb completely
cut of between the nail and first joint
lie met with similar accident some
years ago when NE lost finger on his
right hand. Mr.. Campbell is a frst.class
workman, and has a host of friends
among his fellow-worbmen. DR. r. r..
Iybout dressed the wound with the aid
of two young friends of the wounded
man.
Evening journal., 1892-08-17

and he received
his education at
the city schools.
He began life as
clerk in a general
store and after
ward engaged in
the lumber bust
ness. While liv-
ing in Alger, Bay
county, Mr.. Lin
ton held his first
political Office at
the age Of TWEEN
tv-twO. for he
Evening journal., 1892-08-17

"The Independent Pleasure Seekers
are having their annual camping out at
Wawasset. Among the party are Mr.
and Mrs George Rommel and family.
Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Rommel and
family, Misses Mary Mcbride Belle
Fraser and Louisa Hughes James
Wrightington, James Wright. Lewis
Welsh and Rusley Meyers
Evening journal., 1892-08-17
CITY NEWS IN BRIEF.

Eleven new members were admitted TO
the NJ. G. A, last evening.
The gas lamp az Thirteenth aud Scott
streets has been extinguished for the past two
nights.
The McDowelville Baptist Mission school
viii 80 on its excursion 10 Pennsgroye on the
last Thursday of this month.
Evening journal., 1892-08-17
FOR A QUARANTINE.

Board of Health 20 Confer With State
ana Pennsylvania Officers.
The Board Of Health will meet the quar-
antine commissioners of Delaware and
Pennsylvania and the state board Of
health at the Central Hotel ON Thursday
morning at 10 o'clock, to discuss the
location Of quarantine station in this
state.
Thirtyhve nuisances were reported
abated and warrants were issued in eight
casps
Evening journal., 1892-08-17

NEWARK, Del, Aug. 16-The board
of trustees of the Newark Academy, the
Oldest educational institution in the
state has Just elected Rev. Joseph L.
Polk pastor of the Presbyterian church
at Faggs Manor, Pa, as principal of the
academy, to succeed Professor L. Irving
Handy, resigned.
Evening journal., 1892-08-17

Messrs Landors and Wadsley for the
honon Of road commissioner of New
Castle hundred.
Eddie Whitnack has received a posi-.
ton as cardcr in the New Castle Wooden
mills
john Smilzzall. the jefferson House
hostler. has returned from a visit to Cen
trail Pennsylvania
Miss Anna Bartlett left this morning
for a short visit TO Wilmington and
Philadelphia relatives
Joseph Bacon and wife are spending
this week at Atlantic City.
Colonel James j. Gegan and Major
Archin Wise left today for Atlantic
City
Mrs George Walker and daughter of
Wilmington, are visiting ia tins city
Evening journal., 1892-08-17
Houseboating on the Thames.

Houseboating on the Thames is the
latest and greatest fad in England. A
prominent London daily newspaper is
authority for the statement that never
before has this sport" been carried on
in such an extensive and luxurious fash
ion
Evening journal., 1892-08-17

The Baltimore and Ohio railroad COM
pany has nearly completed the relaying
of sj.pound steel rails to the yard over
its line between Philadelphia and Balti-
more. The work is finished TO within a
few miles of Baltimore The side tracks
and switches have not yet been finished
IN this city. The track of the Market
street line and Landenberg branch will
not be replaced
Evening journal., 1892-08-17

The great Capt May trip ON the Excelsior
meat Monday morning. Aug. - Leave New
Castle at O.al Delaware City 40 200 o'clock.
Tickets, 81; children. half fare.
!. r. Stops offers foursecond- hand bicycles,
just like new, cheap and ON easy terms.
Watch for opening OF handsome new store
corner Orange and Harmony streets. Fitted
up by j. b. krause. baker. as n branch store,
and the prcttiest bakery i'm the city. tHis
Vienna cream bread beats all. The choicest
wedding cakes.
BY all means try Thompson's - cents coffee.
See the teas coffee and pure spices at Boyle's
New lot of agate ware at J. n, Stoops'.
Great line OF confecti0ncries and novelties
O.. n. Truitt. old stand ON Union street. Fine
soda fountain. Call on as.
New crop fancy n. o. Molasses. J. I. Boyle's
Have you tried Shaw's camel shoes?
Evening journal., 1892-08-17

In mile safety race at Baltimore, on
July q, Henry Wolfe finished third. He
has Just received word that the second
man was disqualified, and that he was
entitled to second prize, handsome gold
and silver medal, which he received
to-day
Evening journal., 1892-08-17

The street and sewer department trans.
acted routine business last night. The
weekly ay-ron of 81, 970.60 was ordered
paid. The secretary reported collect ions
Of 1858. 10. The balance in bank was re-
ported TO be $500. S99.4l. A number Of
permits to drain properties into sewers
was granted
Evening journal., 1892-08-17

$500 seems very
SD little for a flannel
coat or trousers.
Put the two together and
you get for the price
ordinarily asked for coat
alone a suit which will
make your vacation outfit
an addition you'll be
proud of. AT this price
you've the choice of four
styles, two stripes and
two plaids, and at So. 80
the Suit, a white flannel.
With all the trousers there
is a liberal turn up.
At the shore the we'll
dressed men are wearing
white duck trousers. At
Sixth and Market we sell
them. $I.5o pays the
piper"
We close at 6 p. m.
except Saturdays.
JAMES T. MULLIN & SON,
Tailors, 9th and Market,
Clothiers, Wilmington.
Evening journal., 1892-08-17

Ware an going 20 Coney Island with In
dustry Lodge No. 2. Ancient Order United
Workman, on Thursday, August rs, lo.e.
Train leaves p. W. a. b. station $50 a. an.
Tickets $3.50. can Doe bad at principal stores in
city. of any member of the Lodge, and at f. A.
Mitchell, i02 West Fifth stacet.
Evening journal., 1892-08-17

Miss Philips. of Laurel, is spending a
few days in New Castle as the guest Of
her brother, Captain J. r. Philips.
A number Of prominent temperance
society men Of this city win attend the
fifth annual picnic Of Division No 8. A.
O H., next Saturday. in Mullins Grove.
Ashland
Farmer Abram Kelley VIII contest with
Evening journal., 1892-08-17

II yau want % have a day Of pleasure go 10
Ccney Island and New York with Industry
Lodge. A. o. u. W. ON August IS. Tickets.
Evening journal., 1892-08-17

Life insurance solicitors wanted for the
strongest, largest and best company I'M the
world. ARSON A. MAHER, General Agent.
Equitable Buiididg.
Evening journal., 1892-08-17

The r. L. A. Excursion is always an enjoy
able affair. August Is.
Evening journal., 1892-08-17

Go with the Young people 10 Atlantic City
August ls r. /. A. Excursion.
Evening journal., 1892-08-17

An Annual Appropriation Of Two nun
dred and Finy Dollars Guaranteed to
the Fire Department Mr.. King Fight
ins for the Farms Counciiman's
wrestIe with Real Hiacksnake.
The Forrest City times., 1892-03-11
WiDENER.

Widenor is 8 thriving little vil- age situated on the Memphis < Little Rock railroad, thirty-nine miles west of Memphis, Tenn, and two miles east of the St. Francis rlver. Looking northwest of Widener you can see Keathly lake. In winter the lake teems with ducks, geese and fish, and in sum- mer it is very pleasant for evening boat rides, which the young peo- pie enjoy to great extent. Then south of Widener is Horseshoe lake, which is also noted for game of different kinds. Sportsmen from various places como to these lakes. The people can boast of three stores, now occupied by Messrs. J. N. Eaves, Hiram Hous- ton and w. T. Hughes. There IS another store built that is not yet occupied. There is a hotel owned by James McCutchen. He has splendid residence newly finished that helps the looks of the little town, and largo gin that belongs to F. w. DeRossitt. There is also good blacksmith shop here. There is 8 new Methodist church that will be completed in three or four weeks. It has a membership ot about seventy.fve. One mile and half from here is the school house. It is as good Q building as thero is anywhere in the county. There is good school here, the terms ranging from six to nine months in the year. The pupils will average fifty. The soil of the land surrounding Widener is not surpassed on the face of the earth for fertility, it lying in the rich delta formed by tho Mississ- lppl and St. Francis rivers. The range for cattle IS superb, rich, succulent food being supplied the year round by the canebrakes. Lands are cheap and tho health of the community will average well with that of any other neigh borhood in the eastern portion of the state.