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Evening journal., 1893-06-06
CITY'S STRONG FIGHT.
The Sewer Adequate for
Ordinary Purposes.
CARPENTER, MOORE & GAwTHRoP

They Testify In the Clty's Behalf and
Against owen j. Hession-A Host of
witnesses ms 20 the Severity of the
storm and Heavy RainfaI.i
In the Hession damage suit yesterday
afternoon, David Woolman. Street and
Sewer Department foreman, swore that
the Shipley run sewer was damned at
the mouth and It took fifteen men TO
clear away the obstruction. They were
a day at the work.
Carroll b Bassett, sewer engineer,
was called as an expert. He said he
never knew of sewer being designed to
carry off such an immense volume OF
water. If twothirds Of the rain fall
occurred In twenty minutes 10 would
represent fall of seven inches
an hour. In June 1892 there could not
have been as much water as in the
storm Of 1891.
Mr.. Bird noted an exception and Mr.
Basset proceeded. The things TO be con
sidered in building a sewer were area,
elevation, distance OF flow, and sbsorp.
tion. Each house and pavement in
creases the flow aud decreases the
absorption. The uncertain quantities
are permability Of the surface and the
rainfall. The building OF lateral sewers
leading TO a main saver de-
creasss the liability to choke at the
mouth Of the main sewer. He knew OF
no sewer constructed In 1884 so large
as Shipley run sewer. To carry of the
rainfall testified TO Front street would
have to be turned into canal Sewer.
were intended to carry of ordinary
rainfalis, and the sewer would easily
vent one inch an hour
Charles b. Dawson, John =. Nolan
Daniel r. Dallas officers George Black
Michael J. Maloney, Hilary b. Wallace
| George Lyons, ex-Oificer George Nj. late
and Joseph c. Taylor testified concerning
the unusual rainfall and the violence o
the storm.
The defense endeavored to introduc
the files OF the EVENING JOURNAL
Morning News and Every Evening, bu
Mr.. Bird objected and they were with
drawn
The witnesses heard In the case thl
morning were Albert Simmons, W. w
Bullock, ex City Engineer Robinson an
Sewer Engineer Hatton. The latte
stated that a sewer cannot carry o
rainfall OF 3.06 inches whore two third
OF the volume would fall within twent
or thirty minutes. IL would not carr
off more than two.thirds Of the fall an
would leave from fifteen to eightee
inches on the surface until the sewC
! could relieve itself.
, Colonel Enoch Moore and J. Newli
Gawthrop, of the Street aud Sewer Con
mission, and Joseph L. Carpenter Jr
ex- president Of that body, testified to d
q inAdequacy OF the sewer for all practic
! purposes and did not think sewer cou
be made large enough TO immediate
q carry Off such a rainfall as that Of 1891
Evening journal., 1893-06-06
MR. VANpERRILT IN COURT.
He Wants 1906, 900 for the Loss Of His
Yacht Alva.

He Wants s3O5, 900 for the Loss of His
Yacht AIva.
BOSTON, June GA conspicuous object
in the United States District Court this
morning was the bell of the Ill fated yacht
Alva to be used as evidence in the suit
in which W. K. Vanderbilt seeks to re-
cover $305, 600 of the Metropolitan
Steamship Company for the loss of the
craft and her contents.
In addition to the claim of Mr.. Van
derbilt the court will pass upon the petit
tions of George T. Charlton, FIRST officer
of the Alva, for $24S damages and Of
John Ellertson, second officer, and twelve
seamen, who claim in the aggregate
81, l53 for loss Of wearing apparel.
The case was opened by Mr.. Sohier
reading the deposition Of Joseph Allen,
captain Of the Pollock Rip Lightship.
He deposed that he heard the bell of the
Alva ON the night of the collision and
that it was customary for steam and sail
ing vessels TO anchor where the Alva had
anchored.
Captain Henry Morrison, of the Alva,
testified that the bell was sounded con-
tinuously. He had no doubt that the
bell could have been heard on the
Dimock, and the whistle of the steamer
indicated that the bell had been heard
Evening journal., 1893-06-06
NO NATIONAL BANKS AFFECTED.
Tho Savings Bank Failures of Yesterday

Tho Savings Bank Failures of Yesterday
Have Not Produced Con sternatlon
Among National Bank DepOsitors
WASHINGTON, June 6.-Comptroller
Echles said to a United Press reporter
this morning in reply to a question that
$50 far as present advices 60 from Chicago
no national bank has been affected by the
financial furry yesterday. The Clearing
House Association stand ready and will
ing to assist one another and give aid in
every manner needed. This fact will
do much to give confidence to the people
and prevent a run upon any national
bank The savings bank failures Of yes
terday have not produced any conster-
nation among the depositors Of the
national banks and will not
The abstract OF the condition of
national banks in Chicago on the date of
the last call showed a reserve Of 90 40
per cent, OF 4 As per cent. above the re-
serve required by law. The total resources
are stated at $3.50, ,864.S04 The surplus
fund was S11, ,516,7e0, and undivided
profits 81, 500, Goo
Evening journal., 1893-06-06
IRON WORK IN PLACE.

In short Time Washington Street
Bridge VIII lie Turned over to the
County.
By night all the iron work Of Wash.
ington street bridge will be in
place and the Edge Moor Bridge
Company will have finished its
share OF the work The Delaware
Construction Company will finish laying
the planks and putting up the guard rails
In a few days Then the bridge will be
painted, the approaches filed In and the
structure turned over to the county.
There has not been serious accident
since the construction OF the bridge be-
gan This Is n remarkable record and
speaks we'll for the carefulness Of the
eontrhctors and their employees.
Evening journal., 1893-06-06
THE BIDS WERE TOO HIGH.

Wilmington Con tractors Want Too Much
for Putting Up Water Witch Engine
House.
The Wilmington contractors want too
much money for putting up the new
Water Witch Engine house according to
the plans and specifications prepared by
Architect e. L. Rice. The bids ranged
from IS, 600 to $4,000 while the company
does not want to pay more than $4,000
or $4,000.
a meeting of the FIRE company was
held last evening 1t was decided that
the company could not afford to pay
such large amount as even the lowest
bidder asked. The committee was in.
structed to have the architect prepare
new plans and specifications to conform
to the company's resources.
Evening journal., 1893-06-06
Now Tloats In be ohrIstIana.

As announced in yesterday s EVENING
JOURNAL the yacht Ariel was launched
at the Harlan and Hollingsworth Com
pany's yard yesterday afternoon. As she
glided into the water she was christened
by Thomas Benson. She is length over
all, 100 feet breadth, 2l depth of hold,
IA feet. Fifty tons of lead ballast Is run
in her keel. The boat is fitted out with
a saloon and four state rooms for guests
besides the officers and the crews quar-
ters forward The furnishings on the
interior are Of mahogany. She was built
for comfort and endurance and Is ex-
pected TO be a swift sailer. In about
two weeks she will be completed and will
sail for New York.
Evening journal., 1893-06-06
ALLEGED ILLEGAL VOTERS HELD,
Four OF Them Waive Hearings for the
Upper Court.

Upper Court.
Joseph Garlick, Charles Turne T, Charles
Gardner and Thomas Brice, all colored,
waived hearings for the upper court in
the Municipal Court last evening. They
were each charged with having voted
illegally at the city elections on Satur-
day. Each Of them were required to
furnish $500 bail for their appearance
Adam Haines, colored, was arraigned
for contempt Of court and for having
voted illegally. Deputy City Solicitor
Cunningham recommended that the
charge Of contempt be dismissed, as
there was a Misunderstanding as to the
time of trial. He waived hearing on
the charge Of voting illegally and was
held in $500 bail tor his appearance al
the upper court.
Reese Gail, another colored man, was
the leader Of a gang which made trouble
around the polls OF the Third district oi
the Twelfth ward on Saturday last HI
was warned to keep away, but disre
garded the orders OF officers, and Ser
| geant Welch arrested him. His wit
nesses were not present, and the eAs
was continued until Saturday evening
next
Alonzo G. b. Anderson, colored, wa
arraigned on two charges The frs
for melting riot at the polls of thu
Third district of the Twelfth Ward OF
Saturday, and the second for interfering
with the election He is the man wit
struck James Farley The case was con-
tinued until Saturday night next, bal
being fixed at $500.
Evening journal., 1893-06-06
ANOTHER IRON BRIDGE.
To Be Constructed Over
Blackbird Creek.
ARMSTRONG IS IEcAPAoITATED.

MagIsirates' and Constables' Allowances
Made - The Pav-RolI PassedN- New
Castle Road mmissioners settls-BIg
Batch of Bms Passed This Afternoon.
Levy Court met at 10 o'clock this
morning Commissioner Armstrong had
not sufficiently recovered from the at
tack Of his bull to be present
Messrs. White and Gallagher were ap-
pointed a committee to settle with Julian
d. Janvier, clerk of the New Castle road
commissioners They Immediately did
the work
The pay roll for June, amounting to
81 ,S3S 33. was passed.
The claims of the magistrates and con-
stables up TO April, amounting to
81 296 81, were allowed as follows:
Magistrates Frank n Smith, f257. 90;
James Monaghan, $i43 so; Albert N
Sutton, $ii 40; William II Smith. $751;
10 Lewis Sasse, $50 80; Frank E Her
bert, mayor, $2i7 05; Julian d. Janvier,
SO so; Charles H. Salmon, $3.50; II.
Ferguson, $t2 25; Thomas Bratton, $l2-
75; Thomas Deakyne, $2i 05.
onstabes-Theodore Francis, chief
Of police, $257 92 Charles f. Bowers.
| SllO 80; Frederick w. Neutze, $yl bb :
William II. II. Clark, $2s 27 William
T. Colmary, $50 Of; Israel Ridings,
| $ll 10; George d. Boggs, $l5. IL F;
Grandon Reed, $i7 so; Benjamin T..
Craddock, $40 O5; w. w. Lyman, $3.50;
Wesley Smith, 500 SO.
Civil Engineer @. M. Comley has pre-
pared for the Levy Court plans for new
iron bridge over Blackbird creek at
Taylor's Bridge II will be about 100
feet long II will replace wooden bridge
which is In bad condition.
This afternoon advertisements for
bids were ordered and large number Of
miscellaneous billswere passed
Receiver Diokey Startled
Receiver Dickey was somewhat startled
this morning. After Chairman Scott hac
finished signing the 100000 worth O.
county bonds the receiver took them int
| his office. In few minutes he returned
and asked
"You haven't another bond here, hav'
} your
! mo, replied Chairman Scott.
1 "Well, there's one gone, said the re
ceiver. He hurried back to his Office
made another count and found that tn
3 ninety and nine footed up to one hundre
on close count.
Evening journal., 1893-06-06
CITY NEWS IN BRIEF.

The Wilmington BARRIERS had rush Of
work Yesterday. 10 Is getting too hot for
lilocks, heavy boards and dandru1.
The bottom has fallen out Of the excur-
sion Of the First and West Presby erian and
ST. paurs M. e. Churches 10 Neshaminy
Falls.
The Foord Athletic Club gave the last en-
tertainment Of the season in Messick's HALL
last evening. Several interesting bouts were
boxed.
About thirty 'plasterers struck yesterday
because their bosses would not increase their
WAGES from SO TO $3.50 day. Work 10 slack
and the bosses are not hampered.
Evening journal., 1893-06-06
The OFFICIAL MAJoRITIEs.
George A. Elliott Ran Away Behind the
Head of the Ticket.

George A Eiltott lsan AWay benlhu Tue
Head of the Ticket.
The Department Of Elections completed
the work OF canvassing the vote yester-
day afternoon The official figures show
that Dr. e G. shortlidge got 660 ma
iority for mayor. he receiving 4,3lO votes
and Colonel William B Norton 1850
Perkins beat Lynch 76l for president Of
Council, his vote being 4.3lS and Lynch's
1854 Adams polled A 26O votes for city
treasurer against 3,6l7 for Mammele,
Adamss majority being 64S. George A..
Elliott. the Republican candidate for
city solicitor only won by 557 majority
over Harmon. His vote was 4,2l3,
while Harmon's was 8 5i7
Wainwright's majority for Council In
the Fifth ward was 2l0; Tyres in the
Seventh. $40, Staats's In the Eighth, 6l
and Kirby's ia the Ninth. 40. Mitchell s
msjority over Campbell for assessor and
collector of the Northern district was
/ .225. In the Southern district, Sayers,
Democrat, won by 542 majority.
Evening journal., 1893-06-06
sPRlNeLAKE CREAMERY BURNED.
sneak Thieves Entering Houses and An
noying Hlkton People.

ELKToN, June 6.-The Springlake
Creamery, at Chesapeake City, In Cecil
county, operated by w @ Powell & Co.
was destroyed by hre At half-past
o'clock this morning. The machinery Is
ruined. The loss is estimated At 81 500,
on which there is insurance Of : 200
carried in the Farmers and Mechanics
Fire Insurance Company Of Cecil County
The origin OF the FIRE is unknown.
A sneak thief entered the residence Of
Mrs NJ A. J. Nelson. on Main street, at
10 o'clock last night but was frightened
away before having an opportunity to SO
cure any plunder.
At that hour Ricketts, Nelson retired Ia
his room, which he entered without a
light. After being there for a short
while he was conscious Of some one being
present and then saw the form Of a man
crouched in corner. Upon being de.
tected the intruder advanced upon Mr..
Nelson, who gave the alarm. A number
of persons quickly assembled, but by that
time the man had made his escape
Evening journal., 1893-06-06
EVERYTHING QUIET AT HONDURAS.

The Revolution is at an End and Busi-
ness is Resuming its Normal Status.
NEW ORLEANS, June 6.-The Break
water arrived at 10 o'clock last night
from Honduras and brings the news that
the revolution is at an end and that
everything is quite. All the rebel
leaders with one exception have fed
into Nicaragua and San Salvador.
There Is much satisfaction along the
coast and business is resuming its normal
status. General Vasquez the minister of
was is still acting president. The great
est mystery surrounds the president,
General Leiva, who has not been heard
from since he abandoned the reins of
government in the midst of the revolt
and fed to Puerto Cortez.
Evening journal., 1893-06-06
STARVING IN VIRGINIA.

NJ any Families Have Nothing TO Eat
But Cornmeal and Not Too. Much of
That.
BIG STONE GAP, Va, June 6.-Hun-
dreds of people here are on the verge Of
starvation. Scores of families have
nothing but cornmeal and water and
not too much of that
The failure Of the Improvement
Company fortnight ago. followed later
by the collapse of the Appalachian Steel
Company, which owes its employees over
$40, 900 are the causes.
Evening journal., 1893-06-06
signed. s,aled and pelIvered.

President Scott, of the Levy Court,
signed the 100000 worth OF county
bonds this morning and his signature
was attested by Clerk Of the Peace Biggs.
They were delivered to Heald & Co.. and
Elliott johnson & Co., the purchasers,
this afternoon, and County Treasurer
pickey received checks for the amount
including the premium. The money
will be used to pay for Washington
street bridge.
Evening journal., 1893-06-06
AT LIE PLAINTIEE,s COST.

The Case of Wells Miller VS.. The Sioux
Investment Company Dismissed.
SIOUX CITY, Ia, June 6.-ln the case
of Wells Miller VS.. The Sioux Investment
Company, the order appointing a re-
ceiver has been vacated in the district
court and the suit dismissed at the plain
tif's cost.
Eastern parties are very heavily inter-
ested in the company. The vacation OF
the court ordered is taken as an indica-
tion that its affairs are sound.
Evening journal., 1893-06-06
nIerehant vesseIs Of the United states.

The list Of merchant vessels Of the
United States for 1892, has been received
at the Custom House Full page Illus
trations are shown of the Richard Peck,
and a four masted, full.rigged. iron
schooner, built by the Harlan and Hol-
lings worth COMPANY; the sloop yacht
VOLUNTEER. the cup defender, built by the
Pusey aud Jones Company; and the F. 4
#. Lupton, four masted schooner, built
by the jackson aud Sharp Company.
Evening journal., 1893-06-06
BENEFICIAL SOCIETY MEN DINE.
Members OF the Royal Arcanum sit
Around the Festive Board at wilIis's.

Around the Festive Board Mt Willis's.
Blue Rock Council Of the Royal
Arcanum, a beneficial organization,
which is not large but strong In Will
mington, gave its first annual banquet
at the Hotel Willis last night and very
enjoyable reunion it proved to be. The
feast began at 10 o'clock under the
superintendency Of Caterer George
Wilmot and lasted until midnight.
Regent o. G. Purdy presided and
made the opening speech He was fol-
lowed by Charles Baird, l. Z Thomas, j.
n. Harman, Jr., DR.. John Palmer, Fred
Weller, Thomas Rile and others, who
spoke In a cheerful strain Of the accom-
plishments and prospects Of the order.
The speakers were applauded and when
they had concluded, a social reunion
ended the evenings program. The
menu was as follows:
Salts on Half she'll.
Clear COnsOmme. Boiled Rock.
Seft Shell Grabs. Lobster Salad.
Chicken Croquettes,
Sliced Tomatoes. Mixed Pickles
Green Olives. .Salted CRACKERS.
Imported Cheese.
Cigars,
Before the banquet the following
officers were Installed In Bloe hooh
Council, by Deputy Supreme Regent f.
c. Jackson: Regent, o. G. Purdy; vice
regent, John Robinson; past regent, |
f. Thomas orator, John Hyde; secretary
Thomas Rile; collector, r H. Scott
guide. William L. Haman; chaplain
Nathan Baer; warden, William Bowers
sentry, Ferris Giles.
Among the members present were
o. c. Prudy. chairman; Charles Baird
Paul Bright, Nathan Baer, Malcolm
Baxter, Charles Bordner, John Beckett
Frank C0rbit. Marion Crooks, Frank c
Carpenter, r Il. Scott, Fred Weller
Ferris Giles, John Hyde, J. n. Harman
Jr., E. G. Jackson, Samuel II. Johns, A
NJ. King, Thomas Lewis, William Mur
gatroyd, Isaac ]. Moore, J. B. Oberly
DR.. John Palmer, Thomas Rile, John 4
Robinson, l E Thomas, John White
head. J. T. Martin.
Evening journal., 1893-06-06
EPWORTH CHOIR MUSICALE.

Choruses, Solos and Instrumental Per-
formances at the New East Side
Sanctuary Tomorrow Night.
At the new Epworth Church to-mor-
row evening, the choir Of the church
will give fine concert. For several
weeks the singers have been In constant
rehearsal and the choirmsster, George e
Kiag, has prepared a sprightly program.
This musicale will be the crowning effort
Of Epworth's choir and will be well
worth hearing. The musicale will be
free to everybody to enjoy and fanciers
Of good vocal and instrumental perform
ances will receive welcome.
The program for the concert Is as
follows.
Chorus s.................. .................. Choir
(a) God heigneth."
(bl The Lord Shall Comfort Ilon.n
iiaNef ..ss.ss.ss ''sss...t ssssts ny 1io lan'ol
Nhofue .ss. sNhvh
(al "Come, Let Us Worship"
tbl How Beautiful Upon the Mountains.
NOrnct lo........ss........s..s.s W. ~. Nhll'
heclthtloh 80 :. .9Sievto.
i1D'' Miss Ella Marvel, Fred. Bcss,on.. n.
Cnotu ,,,... r, -i i,o. ~.
piOno duct. ...,.
Mrs w. p. sa1ton, Miss Gertrude Harmon
Flute eolo.........,.. ,..s......J. NJ. Daylusoi
ltccithton. .,...s.s. ....st.... o.. selecte,
Violin solo,. Professor Frank Stuebgei
Ohofus. s'ssssss Nhol
Evening journal., 1893-06-06
TRYING TO BREAK THE WILL.
Second wife and His Blessing to His
Children by the First.

cecohu WIG ana MS blehhlhE 10 MS
Children by the First.
The Edward Silcox will contest began
before Judge Cooch in the Probate Court
this morning HoHecker & HofIecker
represent the will. John g. Bradford is
looking after the interests Of the cavea-
tors
Silcox was an Appoquinimink hundred
farmer. He left his earthly possessions
to his second wife, a young woman and
his blessing TO his children by his first
wife The sons are trying to break the
will on the ground that their step
mother unduly Influenced the father.
Edwin A Read was selected to take
testimony and several witnesses were
heard TO day.
Joseph Roberts and Richard L. Nau
dine. the testating witnesses, proved the
will to be the one signed in their pres
ence by Mr.. Silcox. Their examination
occupied almost the entire morning ses.
sion.
Evening journal., 1893-06-06
nnrIod in Sd. Luke's.

The body of Or. Hugh Martin was in.
TERED in st. Luke's Churchyard, Sea
ford yesterday afternoon. Bishop Cole
man, Rev. N. l. Woolsey. of Seaford,
and Rev J. L. McKim, of Georgetown,
ofiiciated. The pail bearers were the
sons and nephews of the deceased.
Evening journal., 1893-06-06
KicLeh I'm a stallIon.

While feeding stallion belonging to
Abraham Kinglsnd. in the livery stable
No. 2l0 French street, this morning,
Emory Deaton was kicked in the head by
the horse. A deep cash was cut in the
mans head several inches long He WAS
taken to his home beyond Third street
bridge and doctor summoned.
Evening journal., 1893-06-06
CANNOT GET coLoRED WoRKMEN.
The Kansas City. PittsburG and Gulf

The Kansas City, Pittsburg and Gulf
Railroad Out All Around.
PrTTsBURe, Kan, June 6.-The sur
facing gang of the Kansas City, Pitts
burg and Gulf railroad were all dis
charged yesterday, it being the intention
to supply their places with colored men
The reason given was that it was
feared that the men would strike in
sympathy with t he miners. Delegates
Of the miners visited the colored people
and it is impossible to get colored
workman.
Evening journal., 1893-06-06
Tbe Fahev and Lee DecisIon.

Chancellor Wolcott will sit in the
Court House to morrow He win render
a decision in the case of Lee VS.. Fahey,
in which Mr.. Fahey prsys the chancellor
to discharge John N. Carswell, receiver
appointed to take charge of the affairs Of
Fahey & Lees granite quarry.
Evening journal., 1893-06-06
ANOTHER HOT DAY.
WlLMlNeToNlAN's BEGIN TO sUF-
FER FROM OPPRESSIVE ATMOSPHERE
The Druggist Does Good business In
Soda wator aud MIX shake One Case
of sunstroke.


of sunstrolSe.
Hot Hotll Hotlll Is stlll the oondl
tion of the weather ina this city. There are
three classes Of men who are happy, the
halter. the barber, and the druggist. A
rush was made for straw hats to day
and their reign Is now assured.
Probably the man who Is most rushed
is the druggist. All day long he or his
assistant is kept busy handing out milk
shakes or soda water TO thirsty humanity.
In some of the large stores on the prin-
cipal streets they are strained TO their ut.
most to supply the demands of their
patrons. The ice cream saloons are also
doing a good business and last evening
the proprietors were happy AS they saw
the silver rolling In their Golfers.
Wilmington people now appreciate
their handsome and cool parks. In the
afternoon the tired housewife finds then
a refuge frsm the warm house, and n
the evening all sexes and classes hnC
comfort and coolness under the trees.
The sun was obscured by clouds thl
greater part Of the day but the tempera
ture was high.
The first case OF sunstroke was re
ported yesterday Gabriel Anderson
employed by the Lobdell Car Whes
Company was overcome by the hea
while returning home from his work
He lives at Second and Tatnall streets
and as soon as he reached home becam
unconscious. Drs. J T. V. BlocksoI
and N Morrison attended him. Thi
morning he was much better and n
serious consequences are anticipated.
Evening journal., 1893-06-06
Herrinr nltten Ry Pike.

Dr. J. NJ. Morgan, of the Board Of
Public Education, has returned from a
fishing cruise down the bay. One Of
the peeuliarities he noticed was that
many of the herring caught had been
bitten by the pike in the canal.
Evening journal., 1893-06-06
Mnrron Clnb Omcers.

The officers under the new charter Of
the Warren Athletic Club viii be elected
to night at the Warren clubhouse, No.
800 West street.
Evening journal., 1893-06-06
The INFANTA SLEPT WELL.
ON the Special From Plttsburg to For
Wayne, Ind.

FORT WAYNE, Ind, June 6-The
Eulalia special arrived here at o'clock
this morning. The run from Pittsburg
was made without incident. The prin-
cess retired before 10 o'clock last night
and was still sleeping when the train
arrived here.