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Evening journal., 1893-03-11
eRlsToE's WEAK DEFENSE.
He Asks for a Witness, who Knows Moth
ing OF the Charge.

Joseph A Bristoe, colored, who was
srraigned in the Municipal Court yester-
day morning for larceny Of blacking
brush, edge plane and awl. was given a
hearing this morning. At his request
James Peirce was called in defense, but
knew nothing of the colored lad. other
than he had employed him on several
occasions.
Nathan Hurshnon. 100 East Front
street, states that Bristoe took the brush
from his place and pawned it across the
street He was not positive whether or
not Bristoe had the brush in his vest
pocket or not The prisoner was held in
$500 bail for upper court.
Samuel Campbell got into an alterca-
ton with a companion at Third and Mad
is n streets yesterday afternoon. They
tumbled about the street until Officer
Simmons put in appearance and arrested
Campbell. He was fined So
How many days did you get the last
time you were hereT asked his honor Of
Edward O'Donnell, whom Officer Farragh
found wandering toward the railroads on
Madison street last night.
you did not give me much, Judge,
only ten days.
"Well, we will double It this time.
81 or twenty days"
Evening journal., 1893-03-11
The Fullmer Concert.

The announcement Of a concert by the
Fullmer Club generally means somewhat
of treat TO the music lovers Of this city I;
10 carry ont their high standard Of excel
lence they have secured the New York
Philharmonic Club, an organization that
stands in the front ranks for proficiency
OF work. The Philharmonic Club is com
pos. Of artists who have been injected
with the various leading orchestras
Their program Is one that will please the
tastes Of all Mrs Marion s. Weed. the
mezzo soprano, is highly spoken Of by
the press throughout the country. The
New York Musical Courier says of her;
OF Miss Weed one cannot say too much,
for seldom has more pleasing singer
been heard in this city. She hasa me zzo.
soprano voice or great compass and fine
quality, which, added TO a charming
stage presence, makes her a most de
sirab BILE addition to any program.
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stamp Ont Tuhercninsis.

The Executive Committee of the
Farmers Institute Of this county has
prepared a bill (Which the Legislature
will be asked to enacD providing for The
appointment by the Levy Court of New
Castle, Kent and Sussex counties Of a
cattle commissioner, who shall order In
spections Of cattle for the discovery Of
tuberculosis when requested by the sec
retary Of the state or local boards of
health, or by two or more reputable citi-
zens. Diseased cattle are to be slaugh-
tered and paid for according to apnraise-
ment, which shall not exceed $40 per
head, of which one-fourth shall be paid
by the state and one-fourth by the
county If the cattle show tuberculosis,
and one. half each by the county and
state If the cattle do not show tubercu.
losis The bill has been approved by the
Farmers Institute. Veterinarian Ewes
is supposed to be the man who wants 70
be commissioner in this county but some
of the Democratic leaders are opposed to
him.
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TAXED FOR OFFICE.
Government Clerks Assessed
to Help Their Party.
FRAUD IN THE OWL SERVICE

LouisviIs Federal omeials Charged
with muloting subordlnAtes in Order
TO Increase the Republican Campaign
Fund and "stumPing'' for Candidates
While Receiving Government Pay.
LOUISVILLE, Ky, March 11.-Accord-
ing to the finding of the grand jury, Col
lector Scott and his deputies furnished
the Republican party in the last Presi-
Dental campaign startling amount of
the sinews OF war. The assessment on
the force of gaugers, storekeepers and
clerks were simply terrific.
The grand jury was dismissed by
Judge Barr Thursday afternoon Before
the members were discharged however
they handed in four indictments, two
against Collector Scott aud one each
against Deputies Shaw aud Riley.
The first indictment against the collector
was for violation of the civil service laws
in assessing for campaign purposes, the
second for aiding and abetting certain
men in defrauding the government.
The last indictment contains twelve
counts. Six men, it is charged were, in
two instances, each relieved from duty
TO attend. political meetings but, never
theless, collected their full pay from the
government
NJ. r Riley and W. P. Shaw were also
indicted on various counts for aiding
and abetting in assessing and collecting
assessments in violation Of the civil ser
vice laws. The indictments Of Scott aud
Riley were looked for, but that of Shaw
was a surprise. The indictments con-
tain some interesting figures that II true
give some idea Of the amounts collected
by Scott for the campaign fund The
civil service indictments contain seven
counts and show that the following
sums were collected; Scott collections
October $3,345; June $500; November
$500; May $5l2 Total $5,457. Riley's
collections March 81, ,566 54; April s -
zoe 81 November $S,0O0 Total $i2, =
O67S5. The counts against Riley number
nine.
In the Indictment for fraud the six
men are shown to have been absent two
days from duty, were released to attend
the g. A. r. encampment at which Col
onel Scott was a candidate for state com
mander
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ONE TOWN IN DANGER.
Port Deposit Again Threatened
With Disaster.
STREETS AND HOUSES FLOODED.

Some Portions Of the Town Under Eight
Feet of Water and the Ice Gorge is
stll soiid-Moving furniture TO the
Upper FloOrs-Railroad Tracks Gov
cred and Mails Delayed.
PORT DErosIT. Md, March ia
Aood that will no doubt rival the great
one Of 1886 threatens the to wn Of Port
Deposit. The citizens Of the town were
greatly alarmed this morning to hnd the
water several feet deep in the treets,
and still more Alarmed at noon to hnd
the river rapidly rising. Families living
on the street next to the river removed
their furniture to the second story, the
frat floor in many instances being
flooded. The town from the M. E
Church to Rock Run, distance Of half
mile, is under eight feet Of water.
Immense foes Of ice are beiug borne
down the streets. The ice gorge, several
miles In length, is still solid, and there
are no prospects of break soon. The
Port Deposit and Columbia railroad is
submerged aud travel is blockaded.
At 10 o'clock last night the Susquehanna
river is higher than it has ever beeu
during this years food. The water con-
tinues to rise and there Is every prob
ability that the whole town will be sub
merged. The river has been gradually
rising since early morning, and the
upper part of the town was Immediately
submerged.
The night was so dark it was impossible
to tell the condition Of the river, ex
cepting that the ice was not running.
Every one has again moved furniture aud
household effects to the upper floors, aud
many have been compelled to vacate
their houses entirely.
The railroad track was covered with
ice early this morning, and in conse
quence no trains have been run to day.
The large hole at McClenahan & Bros
quarries is rapidly 6lling, and they will
be compelled to suspend work for several
days after the river falls again.
Evening journal., 1893-03-11
"ouIet Day" services.

The "Quiet Day for Women" to be held
in st. Andrews Church tomorrow will
begin at z 80 with communion services
From 10. 30 to 10 there will be communion
services, and an address on Spiritual
Purity" The remainder Of the day will
be taken up as follows 10 10 to - As
p. m. hymn, PRAYER and an address on
"Penitence;" 2'30 to 3 30: hymn, litanY
and address on "Meekness;"
to 3: Hymn, prayer aud an address on
The Desire of Godliness Rev. J. l..
Parks. rector Of st. Peters Church Phil
adelphia, will deliver the addresses The
short service at noon is particularly
intended for business women.
The evening sermon at z 40 will be
preached by Dr. Parks Il is intended
for women and the subject is "The
Power of the Christian Life
Evening journal., 1893-03-11
Argument for a Reeelrer.

An argument was held before Judge
Wales in the United States courtroom
this morning on the application Of
an order appointing a receiver for the
Wilmington Oil and Leather Company.
Willard Salisbury appeared for the ap-
plicant; j. H. Rodney. for the Whining
ton Oil and Leather Company and j. H..
Hoffecker for Mr. West The judge re.
served his decision.
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SPEAKING FOR THEIR SEATS.
Senator Higgins Succeeds HIscock aud
Senator Gibson was Fooled on Senator
Gray.

Senator Higgins Succeeds Hiscock aud
Senator Gibson was Fooled on senator
Gray.
A dispatch from Washington says:
1T has long been the custom OF Senat-
ors to speak in advance for desirable
places which may be vacated By death,
resignation or the accident of politics.
Old Captain Bassett keeps locked up in
his private desk little book in which
the Senators record their applications
for desired seats when vacant, and these
applications are honored according to
priority.
"a study Of this little book shows that
certain Senators discounted the defeat
and even la some cases the death Of their
colleagues. IL also shows that few Of
them had tips Of the retirements Of those
who voluntarily left the Senate, and
they benefited by this knowledge.
Senator Higgins. of Delaware, took
advantage OF his knowledge of politics
in New York In the same way. and In
April, 1891, spoke for Frank Hiscock' =
seat, aud there he sat to-day. In De-
cember last hr Mills must have had in.
formation that Mr. Carlisle was slated
for the Treasury, FOR he put his name
down for the Kentucky Senator's seat,
which is one Of the best In the chamber.
and he sat In It to day, whilo Mr.. Car
Isle was being confirmed.
"Mr Gibson, Of Maryland, in January
last thought he had some Cabinet infor-
nation also, 80 he put bis name down for
the chair occupied by Mr. Gray, Of Della
ware The young Maryland Senator got
fooled. however, and is still sitting on
the back row.
Evening journal., 1893-03-11
COMMISSIONERS HAVE THEIR SAY.

To Ask the Legislature TO XIII Electric
Railway Bills Asking the Uso Of
Roads and Bridges Unless Damages
Therefore are Paid.
The Levy Court concluded the exami-
nation of the Niuth ward assessment
list yesterday afternoon here were on
the list S73 names and entries
A resolution was adopted asking the
Legislature not TO take any action on
electric railway bill- where county roads
and bridges are 10 be used until the com
missiOners have first had an opportunity
to be heard The commissioners desire
that companies which may receive char
ters TO build railways shall guarantee TO
pay for all damages which may follow.
aud that permission to build must b.
first obtained from the Levy Court
The court adjourned until next Mon
dav
Evening journal., 1893-03-11
BUSY CHRISTIAN YOUNG MEN.
Interesting Events at Association Hall
for Tonight and Tomorrow.

The thermometer at the Young Mems
Christian Association registers a higher
Temperature" every day and things are
getting very lively around Association
Hall. When the red mercury gets up TO
100 that means New Building"
Tonight there will be the 45 minute
meeting for men beginning at 8 o'clock,
when there will be good singing and
speaking and an opportunity to give
testimony. This is recommended as
being specially helpful to those who
have recently begun Christian lives The
topic to night will be "Hindrances.
w II Savery Will give a lantern ex-
hibition tonight in the gymnasium. Illus
trating a trip around the world. This is
free and is for members only. 1t begins
at o'clock
The male quartette will sing at the
meeting on Sunday afternoon. The ad
dress will be given by w E. Hoffman,
the ply sical director. There will be
gsod singing aud lots Of it, This will
be an important meeting and young men
are urged to be present.
Evening journal., 1893-03-11
Arainst the Fu.ioni.t..

TOPEKA, Kan. March II. -Represen-
tative Greenlee, Republican, yesterday
introduced in the House an amendment
TO the Australian ballot bill which pro
hibits the appointment as election judges
Of members of a party which had
"fused" with another party at a pre-.
vious election. The proposition was
carried by a vote of 68 to 6 and the
Senate concurred. The Populists sup
ported the measure. The object of the
amendment is aimed at the Democracy.
Evening journal., 1893-03-11
BURIAL OF EX-CASHIER ARMSTRONG.
The Aged Banker Laid to Rest This
Afternoon-Funeral Services at the
House.

AlterhOoh-NunerAA SERVICES AZ the
House.
The funeral Of George D. Armstrong,
the ex cashier of the First National Bank,
was held this afternoon at o'clock and
was largely attended notwithstanding
the disagreeable weather. Services we're
conducted at the house BY Rev II Ashton
Henry. of Trinity P E Church. Many
immediate relatives and friends attended
the funeral
The honorary pall-b bearers were George
w. Bush, Edward Taylor, Enoch Moore,
Clement B Smy ythe, Albert Smith and
Edward Belts.
The funeral moved from the house at
2 o'clock. Interment was made at the
Wilmington and Brandywine cemetery
During the late war, while Postmaster
Grimsbaw was on the battlefield, Mr.
Armstrong had charge of the Whining.
ton postotfice After peace had
been proclaimed he was elected
cashier Of the Mechanics Bank.
which was located at Fourth and Market
streets, and when it became the First
National he was continued Ia that
position until September, 1891, when
failing health compelled him to
resign. Since then be had lived
retired aud most of the time
was confined TO the house. Like
his father he was greatly interested in
the church. He was vestryman Of
Trinity Church and for many years an
officer Of the Episcopal diocese of
Delaware. He left considerable prop
artv
Evening journal., 1893-03-11
LABOR VERSUS CAPITAL.
The Two Forces Battling for Victory in
Ut ah Mine strike-Bloodshed Feared.

The Two Forces Battling for Victory in a
Utah Mine strike-B Bloodshed Feared.
EUREKA, Utah, March Manager
Hyde, at the Bullion Beck mine, tele-
graphed the United States marshal for
additional officers yesterday and -four
deputies arrived here at 9 o'clock last
evening There are now half-a dozen
deputy msrshals here, but serious
trouble is hourly expected.
The company resumed work yesterday
morning with non union men About
noon yesterday the Union miners and
their wives and children advanced in a
body upon the companys ground Violent
demonstrations were INDUCED in and it
looked for a time as if a riot would
ensue, but order was finally restored.
The mine owners will do all they can
to protect the non-union men, but great
apprehension is felt in all quarters as
TO the final outcome.
Evening journal., 1893-03-11
LANDSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS.
Pennsylvania Railroad OmciaIs Inspect
ing Flower Beds.

=
ing Flower Beds.
special Correspondence Evening Journal
Newark, March L Officials of the
PENNSYLVANIA railroad were here on a
tour of inspection yesterday They
included H. f. Kenney, General Superin
tendent Superintendent Brooks, Mary
land division; Assis ant Engineer
Long, Train Master Carlisle and
c P. Hayes landscape gardner. Az
Newark station many improve
ments are contemplated, among
them being the remodeling Of the hot
houses. A large steam boiler will be
substituted for the hotair furnace in
use, and the depot will be heated from
the same source. 1t may be possible
that electric lights will be placed in and
around the station, providing the
current can be furnished from the town
electric light works, about three. quarters
of a mile distant
The Etna Hose, Hook and Ladder
Compauy's fair, now being held in Caskey
Hall, is meeting with much success The
inclement weather has prevented a large
attendance from the country
Rev. j. w. West, of the Christian
Church. Philadelphia. will conduct SER
vices in Grange Hall tomorrow morning
and evening.
An entertainment will be given in the
First Presbyterian Church in April
Reuben Singles and daughter OF
Piqua, Ohio, visited friends in this town
and StuckeIsville this week.
Miss Bessie Mason of Germantown il
visiting her parents at the East End.
Evening journal., 1893-03-11
Convicts Escape.

NASHVILLE, Tenn, March 11.-Tracy
City and that portion Of the town ad-
jacent to the city prison was somewhat
excited yesterday over the escape Of
thirteen convicts from No. IS mine
There were twelve negroes and white
man in the party. Some of them we're des-
perate characters and in for long terms.
There were hfty-seven more who had the
same chance to escape but did not leave.
Warden Burton was soon on the trail
with bloodhounds, but has not yet
captured any Of them.
Evening journal., 1893-03-11
sheltersd br the oapes.

The schooner Lizzie Babcock. which
left Charleston March for Weymouth.
Mass put into the Delaware Capes
night IN distress. Captain
West, Of the tug NJ McCauley, found
her anchored at the Brandywine with
fore and maintopmast gone and foremast
head sprung She had experienced a
regular cyclone outside. Her decks had
baon gWpDt clean
Evening journal., 1893-03-11
Camp Three Entertains.

Camp No. 43. Patriotic Order Sons Of
America, Of Chester. paid a fraternal
visit to Camp No. Of this city, last
evening A program consisting Of vocal
music and speeches was rendered. The
guests were rendered a supper at Ain
gcow's restaurant
Evening journal., 1893-03-11
ADJUSTMENTS.
Opera House under tho LIONS Paw"

Opera House "Under the Lions Paw"
On Monday evening the excellent com
pany which presented Under the Lions
Paw. here early in the season, will ap.
pear on a return engagement The plot
of this piece is romantic love story, Ia
which the villain plays an important part
and is al last unmasked aud the wro ged
hero and heroiDe are reunited In the hual
scene. lnterspersed are some good spec
ialties. The scenic effects are appropri.
ate, and the settir < in the fifth act, first
representing the exterior of circus tent
and instantly changing TO the interior Of
a menagerie In winter quarters, showing
various circus paraphernalia is splendid
Evening journal., 1893-03-11

will have TO get their fighting-clothes on
II they want to prevent its repeal
After adjournment Senator Pyle sug-
gested to Senator Pilling the advisability
Of buying a carload Of stone, putting IL
in the yard and compelling the prisoners
to carry it from one part Of the enclosure
to the other. THIS Is Stephen Glrard' .
plan Of many years ago.
Evening journal., 1893-03-11
Scarlet Fever I'M seminary.

New BRUNSWICK, n j., March IL
1t was discovered this morning that the
Rev. E. W. Thompson, Of Philadelphia.
a student in the theological seminary is
suffering with scarlet fever in a room at
Hertzog Ball All of the students have
been removed from the dormitory.
Evening journal., 1893-03-11
PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS.

mrs. Mary Foard Of near Elkton. Nd, Is
visiting her brother, Benjamin Bowen, on
" est street.
II. NJ. Faulkner. a student at the Goldey
Commercial College is visiting his parents at
Magnolia.
Rev. c. T. Hendricks pastor Of the Re-
formed Episcopal Church of the Covenant, Is
i'll at the parsonage.
Evening journal., 1893-03-11
Another Fire Alarm Gong.

A Ere alarm gong has been placed in
the Wilmington Fibre Works. II will
be used TO call First Assistant Engineer
James Dickinson TO fires. as he is EN-
plowed at these works.
Evening journal., 1893-03-11
MoLET eIsss ANo HER SISTER suE
They Come TO Grief in the Municipal
Court-Attempt at Mayhem.


Court-Attempt at Mayhem.
Susan Gibbs, colored, with bandaged
eye, and her sister Violet were arraigned
in the Municipal Court this morning
charged with disorderly conduct
Last evening about o'clock Violet
created trouble in La Fayette court and
Sergeant Howgate arrested her Susan
GENE out Of a house nearby and at.
tempted to bite one of the sergeant's s
ears when Officer Hahn grabbed her
Reinforcements were required and
Officer Leech assisted in putting the two
dusky damsels in the patrol wagon.
Violet was fined 50 and Susan So.
Violet is well know wn to the police and
has been out of Moyamensing prison,
Philadelphia, about four weeks. She
finished a six months sentence for cut
ting woman friend in the Quaker City.
Evening journal., 1893-03-11
nIore CnrIo. for EnhIbItIon

Sergeant Wigelesworth has added TO
the list Of curios which be will send to
Chicago for exhibition at the Worlds
Fair. a sword of a sword fish. It is about
two feet long and has teeth about an
inch in length. The sergeant will also
send walrus tusk, which he received
recently from friend.
Evening journal., 1893-03-11
,HopIng AEaInst Hope.

wAsHINeTON, March 1l.-Many of the
ex.ofice holders who we're in the city
seeking re appointment and who find
themselves ruled out by Mr.. Cleveland's
announced intention to reward new men
have started back home within the past
twenty-four hours, but others still linger
in the hope that their cases may fall
within the distinguished exceptions" to
Mr. Clevelands rule.
Evening journal., 1893-03-11
LADY BLANCHE CLEARED.
The Jury in Noted London Divorce
Case AcQuits the Woman of a Grave
Charge.

The Jury In a Noted London Divorce
Case AcQuits the Woman OF Grave
Charge.
LONDON, March 11.-Lady Blanche
continued her testimony. to-day In the
Howard de Walden suits. She testified
that before going to Bournemouth to see
her child, Thomas Evelyn she stayed at
the residence Of Colonel Holden in York
shire. Count Jean de Mad re was also
there but she did not give to the count
the name Of the hotel at which
she proposed to stop in Bournemouth.
The count had perhaps seen her of on
the train at Waterloo station. Count
Jean dined with her only once at Bourne.
mouth, and she had not seen him since
1891.
Here the foreman of the jury spoke up
aud intimated that her ladyship's eyi.
dence had convinced the Jury of her
innocence This did not seem to be the
unanimous opinion Of the jury, as one
juror interposed and said he would like
to hear the case out. The hearing then
proceeded.
Later-The jury have just arrived at a
verdict that Lady Blanche Howard de
Wa lden was not guilty Of adultery, aud
that Lord Frederick Howard de Walden
WAS guilty of cruelty. Judge Jeune in
pursuance Of this verdict there.
fore pronounced his decision granting
judicial separation to Lady Blanche
from her husband, Lord Frederick, and
also granting costs TO her lady ship, land
also awarding to her ladyship. the Gus
tody of their son. Thomas Z velyn, born
May 8, 1880. His lordship's suit was
dismissed in accordance with the yer.
dict.
Evening journal., 1893-03-11
opera House To-Nlgh t-"Davy cookett.

The pleasing actor Frank Mayo will
sppear at the Grand Opera House to-
night with a strong aud clever com
pany In "Davy Crockett"
Mr.. Mayo's impersonation Of the hon.
est bnckwoodsmsn is decidedly bis tesi
character, and interprets perfectly the
rude manliuess and brave generosity i'm
piled in the text II Is throughout
chivalrous, noble character The
homely pathos thrown into his avowal
Of love for Eleauor deserved and won
high praise, while his devotion aud brav
cry ia withstanding the onset of the
hungry wolves. was judiciously man
aged as to avoid the overacting into
which less accomplished actor would
hive lansed
Evening journal., 1893-03-11
Escaped One Train to Die BY Another.

PHILLIPsBURe, N. j.. March ia
young foreigner supposed from pass
port in his pocket issued by the consul of
Hungary to be John Cartlacher, formerly
of Carlsbad, stepped out of the way Of a
coal train last night and was killed by a
Lehigh Valley express. It is ssupposed he
came from New York.
Evening journal., 1893-03-11
Allen Continues in the senate.

OLYMPIA, WASH, March 1.-The
governor last night appointed John B
Allen, United States Senator to succeed
himself the legislature having adjourned
early Yesterday morning without chos.
ing . Senator.
Evening journal., 1893-03-11
Detectives Recover Gold watches.

Detectives Witsil and Mcvey re.
covered two gold watches and chains
valued at $S5. in a pawn shop and lodg
ing house, Philadelphia, yesterday. The
articles were stolen from the Misses
Annie and Katie Kones on February 12.
Evening journal., 1893-03-11
PresldIng Elder Dusy.

Presiding Elder Barrett will preach to-
morrow at st. Pauls in the morning,
aud At Kingswood in the evening He
will hold quarterly Conference at Asbury
this evening at 2 80 o'clock
Evening journal., 1893-03-11
CITY NEWS IN BRIEF.

Joseph Segars. while at work az the John
son Forge Company's yards yesterday, was
seriously injured.
--Stanshury Murray, Jr., has the photo
graphs OF President Cleveland and his
Cabinet on exhibition at his store, No. lOi
East trout street.