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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-07-13
A NEW REGIME.
A Police Arrangement which Is in Some
Respects InconYenlent to the Mon.


Respects Inconvenient to the Men.
The police commissioners have decided
that it will increase the efficiency of the
service by compelling the patrolmen to
walk over their beats at night alone, as
we'll as during the day, and accordingly
have issued orders to that effect. Hereto
fore the men have doubled up, that is have
reported in pairs from midnight until day
break. The night men 60 on duty at
o'clock in the afternoon now and are re-
lieved at in the morning.
The object of the commission in dividing
the force up in this manner is to better
cover the city. Two or three men on q
beat report in opposite parts at the same
time. thus insuring their superior officers
that they are not working doubled up.
Some of the patrolmen do not take very
kindly to this arrangement. They claim
that il would be folly for one man to try
to cope with gang of burglars, and that
he would take his life in his own hands in
an attempt at interference. They argue
that where one man could not make an
arrest unassisted in case of this kind two
would be very effective.
Some of the patrolmen are also handi-
capped in another way. They are put on
districts remote from their homes and
from the central station, and if there are
no fire engine houses in the district there
is no place where their storm clothing can
be kept in safety. The consequence IS if a
storm comes up unheralded they are un-
prepared for It and either have to seek
shelter from its fury or hurry to head
quarters for gum coats and boots.
1t would seem that this clothing could
be kept i'll the patrol booths, but some of
the men have tried the experiment to their
sorrow. The clothing has been rendered
useless by prisoners put in the booths
awaiting the arrival of the wagon.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-07-13
THE cerr0N RAFTING CIRCLE.
Pronounced a Fraud so Far as Being a
Preventive to the Encroachments of
the Ugly Tree Caterpillar Pest.

Pronounced Fraud so Far as Being a
Preventive to the Encroachments of
the Ugly Tree Caterpillar Pest.
Some gentlemen were noticing the spec
tacle of number of those hairy yellow
caterpllars, that infest trees, making a
promenade Thursday up and down the
trunk of the linden tree of the city hall
plaza. Ten or eleven feet from the ground
the trunk is protected by one OF those
cotton batting garlands. But the pestifer-
GUS caterpillars seemed not to care much
for the obstacle. Scores of them were
wriggling along above and below it.
The cotton as a protection from the
pest is apparently valueless. All of
the leaves of the lower zone of
branches were eaten bare of green,
nothing being left behind but the leaf and
vein stalks. The caterpillars are no doubt
having high old time. 1t may be that
the cotton is put on insecurity or care
lessly, as is no doubt too often the case,
and the instinct of the tree pest has
enabled it to discover an underground
railway" beneath the barrier. However,
the tree is too precious to be easily given
up. AT the rate it IS being consumed by
the voracious insects, the linden's days
may be numbered in three or four weeks.
Possibly the suggestion would be u good
one that the city hall ianitor use his hose
of nights and give the tree a good drench-
ing. This alone, on account of the linden's
trying position, exposed as it is to the direct
rays of the sun and the direct refraction
from the superheated flagstones, would be
only a worthy consideration. 1t will be re-
membered that last hot season EVERY
EVENING had to bring to the attention of
the city hall authorities the sickly and
| fainting condition of this linden tree.
Then Janitor Kelly gave 1t thorough
| drenching each hot night. This not only
| revived the invalid tree, but, no doubt,
| successfully dampened the ardor of many
| aspiring horned caterpillars.
Edward L. Bellah made a good point
Thursday in remarkIng on the matter
| that In Philadelphia many city tree owners
have long given up all confidence in the
| cotton batting theory. They have adopted
the practice OF mailing fly paper, that com
monty obtained in drug stores, around the
crown of the trunk at a convenient
distance below where the branches first
of the City Of Brotherly Love find
| it very efficacious. Mr.. Bellah was asked
! whether the 'stickativeness" would not bs
| liable to be washed of by the first rain
He said the experience is that 1t wears very
well. 1t il tackled on all around the trunk
Being sheltered by the thick LEAKAGE it 1:
not very much exposed to the effects oil
| rain. AT any rate the caterpillars show
| the strongest repugnance to the sticky
roadway and make hurried retreat down
track again Immediately ON the first intro
duction of their olfactories to the new OBJ
stacle. 1t is worth while those citizen.
trying it who care to have their trees saved
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-07-13

At the preliminary hearing before
Commissioner S. Redmond Smith, We'd
nesday, of Isaac w. Nailor of Milton,
charged with using the mail for illegal
purposes, Miss S. j. Dreamer, who re-
ceived the letter in question, alleged to
have been written by Nailor, was pres
ent. Other witnesses on hand were
Rea H. Dreamer, Alfred H. Manship, j.
+. Wagamon, George e. Magee, James
H. Warrington and William 5. Starkey.
District Attorney Beniah Watson pro-
duced some of the writing claimed to be
the defendants. On the grounds of the
general similarity the defendant was
ordered held in 81 900 bail for the Sep
TENDER term of court. He was repre-
sented by Levi c. Bird.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-07-13
THE HARRIS CASE.
All Parties Appear Before Cham
.....'. ceIlor Woloott.
After Some Fencing tho Injunction is
Left in statu Quo, Until September 21st.

After Some Fencing tho Injunction is
Left in Statu Quo, Until September 21st.
Special Correspondence Gazette and Journal.
DOVER July 6.-The hearing to show
cause why preliminary INDUCTION should
not be granted TO restrain Charles Harris
from disposing of certain securities now
on deposit with the Fidelity Trust Com
pany Of Philadelphia took place this morn
ing, before Chancellor Wolcott, in the
court room. The court was opened at
1870 o o'clock with all the attorneys and n
great many spectators present.
James Pennewill announced that the
plaintiff was ready to enter into the pro-
ceedings.
William C.Spruance, attorney for Harris,
asked that the further consideration of the
question by the chancellor be postponed
or adjourned until some time in Septem-
Der.
n. b. Smithers, attorney for Miss Nc
Phail, said there was no objection to the
postponement.
Mr.. Sprusnce wanted it unders TODD that
they represented Harris and that no pro.
ceedings were to be taken by the plaintiff
in the meantime.
The chancellor announced that he had
no control over any matters not before
him.
n. B. smithers agreed that this case
might be adjourned in statu quo, but did
not agree not to proceed in another direc'
ton II the exigency should arise.
A consultation was held by all the attor-
neys of both sides, and they agreed that
the preliminary order should stand until
Thursday, September Dist, at which time
the hearing will take place. The chan
cellor adjourned the hearing in accord
ance with the agreement,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-07-13

SpeclhI Corfespohuence OF 1HzeIVu aHu JoufubI
MILFORD, July 6.-The regular installa-
ton of officers of Milford Council,
No. 3, Order United American Me-
chanics, was held in their lodge
rooms over the First National Bank,
last evening, when the following were
installed; c., l.. II. Ross; v. G., Thomas
Davis; r. S., A. B. Hauser; A. R. S., +.
u, Griffith; f. S., G.. w. Little Treasurer,
j. ]. Foulk; Conductor, +. Il. Little; W,
r. d. Davis; !. S., Leonard Matthews; o.
s., A. ]. w. Harper; Trustee, W. s.
Shockley; Representative to State Council,
Il. j. Kesler; Alternate, w. I. Banning.
At the conclusion of the work the mem
bers were served with ice cream and cake.
The annual meeting OF the State Council
will be held in this townin February next.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-07-13
HoULD-BB MURDERER JAILED.
Richard Brown of Philadelphia, Cleveriy
Captured by the Local Police.

Richard Brown, colored, who is wanted
by the Philadelphia authorities for shoot
ing his wife at Second and cambridge
streets, on July 3d. was arrested in this
city by Sergeants Black and Massey Thurs
day afternoon. The capture Of Brown
was effected in Whitechapel, where he had
taken refuge, having fled to Wilmington
from philadelphia to escape arrest. The
work of the local police in capturing
Brown is highly commended by the Phila-
delphia authorities.
Murder Detective Crawford and Special
Officer Keegan of Philadelphia came to
this city Thursday afternoon and fur
nished Chief of Police j. +. Dolan with a
description of the fugitive. Chief Dolan
detailed Sergeants Massey and Black on
the case. The officers went to New street,
thickly settled negro quarter, where
Brown was discovered and taken in Gus.
tody. He was taken to Philadelphia Thurs
day night.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-07-13

At the meeting Of the Street aud Sewer
Department Wednesday it was stated that,
on account of the admission of Eastlake to
the city, the bids for collecting ashes are
$500 higher than the contract price last
year, and that the contractor who has the
work in charge now has increased his bid
5000 over the previous one. The cost 10
the department of lighting and making
certain street improvements will add
sum of $1,000. The Board of Education
will make expenditures for needed school
facilities.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-07-13

The Marsh Family Association of Amer
lea, including all persons of that name or
and their families, are invited to attend
the eighth family gathering and basket
picnic at Lake Pleasant, Montague, Mass,
Wednesday, July 18th, to continue
throughout the day. Colonel Lucius b.
Marsh of Boston, Mass, invites the
Marshes and their relatives in this region
to put in writing and bring, or send. all
they know or can learn of the genealogy
of their families. There are three of the
name given in the city directory.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-07-13

The strike of the journeymen plas-
terers Of this city, for an increase Of
wages from So to $3.50 per day, which
has been in progress several weeks, is
slowly drawing to an end, and resulting
in victory for the men. The latter
claim that all the employers but two
A. l.. johnson and McOaulley & Co.,
have given in, and that as q result the
union now has but seven journeymen
on its pay rolls, all the other men hay-
ing employment at the advanced rates
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-07-13
ABOUT PEAUR Es.
Alexandrias Now Being Shipped--Th
Varities to Come Later.


Special Correspondenceoi Gazette and journal
BRrpeEvrLLE, July Peaches of the
Alexandria variety are being shipped in
small quantities. Should the present dry
weather continue there will be quite large
shipment of that variety, but in case of
wet weather all the peaches often rot in "a
hours, as was the case two years ago.
Following the Alexandria comes the
Early St.John, yellow peach of fine flavor
and the beautiful Early River. These
peaches are like the Alexandria, liable to
rot in wet weather and not so very good
for transportation.
About August 2st comes the first really
satisfactory peach for shipping-the Noun
tain Rose. This is the large white peach
so popular for its dainty flush and so lus-
cious to the taste.
Following these come the old standard
peaches, the Crawfords EARLY, Old Nixon
and Reeves Favorite, which will then be
succeeded by the late varieties, beginning
with the large yellow Crawford's Late.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-07-13

annual dividends as follows: National
Bank of Wilmington and Brandywine,
per cent, Central National Bank, per
cent; Union National Bank, n per cent;
First National Bank, q per cent. First
National, during the last six months,
added $4,000 to its surplus account. Sc
curity Trust and Safe Deposit Company
has declared semi-annual dividend of 8
per cent and, during the last six months,
added $4,000 to its surplus fund.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-07-13
Lsrion of the Red Cross.

Deputy Supreme Commander H. G.
Rettew Installed the following officers
elect Of Blue Rock Council, L. o. r. O.,
Wednesday: Past Commander, A. Kim
merry; Commander, J. II. Johnson; Vice
Wolfe; Marshal, GEORGE S. Clifton; War
den. A. II. Scarborough; Sentinel, j. I
Caldwell; Knight, George A. Bailey.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-07-13
The Two-ininute Trorter.

NOW IOtK HerHIui July blI.
The two-minutc trotter is at hand. With
the aid Of u running mate, bicycle sulby
and on the Kirkwood, Del, kite-shaped
track, Ayres p. ON Tuesday trotted full
mile in the wonderful time OF 2.03t. Many
who witnessed the performance, great as II
may seem, did not hesitate to soy that
would have been lowered still further.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-07-13
a GlIt FOR a nector and His WIG.

A largely-atrended meeting of Holy
Trinity Guild was held Wednesday at Old
Swedes reetory. After business had been
transacted the vice-president, on behalf of
the guild, presented the. Rev. and Mrs,
Dunlap with acknowledgements din
ner and tea set The gift was appropriately
acknowledged. The guild is doing an ex-
cellent work and has large membership.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-07-13

John H. Whelan, former graduate Of
high school and more recently at Epiphany
College, Baltimore, will left here Fri
day for New York. accompanied by
John Torbert, and the next day they
sailed for Europe. They will remain until
September. Mr.. Whelan will be guest at
MIR. Torbert's home, which Is close to the
famous Firth of Forth bridge,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-07-13

this CITY has been awarded the contract
for repairing and strengthening the bulk
head bar, in the Delaware river opposite
New Castle. Between 5000 and 1000 yards
of stone will be used in the reconstruction
OF the dyke carried away by the ice during
the winter, -
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-07-13
TROOP ID ARuORY.
Expert Testimony to the Effect That the
Building is in Good Condition.


Building is in Good Condition.
Morning News, Friday, June 7th.
The condition of the walls of Troop B
Armory, the building having recently been
sold for public hall, is a matter of con-
siderable importance. With the condem-
nation of Building Inspector Dohl stand
ing over it uncontradicted, although it
might be a perfectly safe building, timid
people could not be induced to enter it.
The following testimony about the condi-
ton of the building, being from practical
builders of long experience, is an assur-
ance that the fears that have been aroused
about this armory are entirely unfounded:
WILMINGTON, DEL, July 8, 1SS3.--Mr. b. u.
Rice, Jr., ATehtteot.--DEAR SIR: At your re-
building at the northwest corner of Twelfth
and Orange streets. The walls appear to be
good and strong and with two slight exceptions
Sof no nomenp they show no settlement at all.
The root seems 10 BIO very we'll constructed and
both inside and out Of the building we find no
signs of weakness and in our Judgment the
building Is perfectly safe. Yours respectfully,
pHIIEMAA CHANDLER,
A s. REED,
LYNN u PHfILIPs,
EDWIN 1ALLEY.
Captain e. L. Rics, Jr.-DElR SIR: have
most carefully examined Troop d Armory to-
day. and as far MS can see upon such exami-
nation wish to say that the building is about
Ia same condition as when turned ii over to
Contractor for Building.
WILMINGTON, DEL, July d, 1893 E. Il. Rio !,
| Jr.--DEAR SIR: l have carefully examined
| Troop B Armory from top to bottom to-day
and emphatically say that the building Is now
| about in the same condition as when built.
was foreman in charge of the work, and
declare the work is as left 1t. Yours very re-
| spectfully, s. V. IARBUTToN.
| WILMINGTON, DEL, July 9, lSg3-TJ thi ~ titar
| Of the Morning helos-DBAR Sir: The foregoing
| letters are from men whose ability as building
| rnn nj n ND "a
| add that also declare the building safe In all
| and every particular, as an architect.
Yours, &c, Z. L. RICE, Jr.
p. S.-The expert from Philadelphia In my
| presence and others suggested to anchor brick
walls to wooden girders. Could he have been
| an expert?
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-07-13

The elevator tender at the Equitable
Building claims to average about 500 trips
from bottom to top of the building each
DAY. Allowing 90 feet for the height of the
run. and one each way, up and down, that
would allow of about II miles OF elevator
the glorious privilege Of over $500 miles of
free rides per wear.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-07-13
A Wilmington Prisoner Failed to Escape.

Samuel Stroud Of this city. who, with
a number OF other prisoners, was con-
fined in Queens county Jail al Long
Island City, attempted to break Jail on
Sunday week, but the culprits were
detected in the act by the jailors in time
to put stop to their Jail breaking. II
is said the wardsnS of the Jail brutallX
beat the prisoners when they discovered
their plot 10 escape. $50
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-07-13
Installation at nIarsha,lton.

Grand Master Workman A. B. Jones
and staff installed the officers-elect of
Vulcan Lodge, A. o. u. W.. of Marshall,
ton. Wednesday. The installation cere-
monies were preceded by the Initiation of
three candidates for membership. The
grand officers journeyed by bus and had
a pleasant time.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-07-13

Eddie Robinett, No. 1899 Walnut street,
was severely injured by the explosion of
can of powder at the new building Of the
filter plant on the Brandywine, Thurs
day morning. A workman accidentally
dropped a spark from q pipe in can OF
powder, which exploded, severely burning
kobinett. he was xemesed to bis home.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-07-13

The pleasant effect and perfect safety
with which ladies may use the California
liquid laxative, Syrup of Figs, under all
conditions, makes it their favorite remedy
To get the true and genuine article, look
for the name of the California Fig Syrup
Co., printed near the bottom of the pack
age.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-07-13

Park Guard Ezra Sullivan, who lives
at No. 1909 Shallcross avenue, was shot
in the arm Wednesday by a stray bullet
while he was moving grass along the
banks of Rattlesnake Run. The bullet
did no serious damage. The shooting
is mystery.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-07-13

Two or three burglars attempted to
break into Bavarian Park Thursday
about $50 o'clock, but were frightened
away by all attache of the place. The
latter was awakened by their noise and
when he appeared they Immediately de-
narfad
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-07-13
THE new COUNCIL STARTS
First Regular Meeting of the
New Body.
STANDING COMMITTEES NAMED
Must City Officials Pay to
Pass the Toll Gate?

Council Duplicates the Action of the
Initial Meeting with Respect to the
Third Ward Contest, in Order to Insure
the Legality of the Action-- Proceed
ings of Thursday Nights Regular Meet
ing.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-07-13
FAIL OF A TWO. FEARs oLD.

A Little Tot Takes Tumble From a
Second Story window and Escapes I'm
hurt.
The 2-years-old daughter of James
Dougherty of No. 9l4 Jackson street. fell
from second-story window Thursday
afternoon and escaped with few slight
bruises. The child was playing in the
second-story of the house, when it acciden-
tally tumbled into the street through a
window The child fell Is feet landing
on her hands and feet without injury.
The escape from death is looked upon as
miraculous
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-07-13
READS LIKE A ROMANCE
lgene D. r. Sutton's Mete--
ORIG Career.
YOUNG NAPOLEON OF FINANCE
he Rapid Frittering Away of
a Big Fortune.

N the Face of Impending Disaster, His
Extraordinarily, Levi II. Miller, Rushes
TO the sheltering Arms of the Sussex
Land and Cattle company--Tho Story
of the Willy Yankee, Isaac C. Atkinson,
Who Hocussed the Whining onians.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-07-13

True knights Castle, X. g. E., of Dover,
was instituted Wednesday by Grand Chief
castle has membership of So. The grand
officers retHned early Thunday morning.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-07-13

The British bark Alexander Black, with
cargo of railroad supplies from the
Harlan & Hellipgsworth Company, sailed
Thursday fof.Rio de'Janeiro.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-07-13
THE CAVE OF ADuLIAM.

After, as reported, Miller had acquired
control of the Sussex Land and Cattle
Company he proceeded to lay by his
treasures there. And this was what he
did. On March 18th of this year he
and his wife executed deed to Joseph
Cooper, supposed "straw" man OF
Philadelphia the consideration for which
was the sum of 1928, 500, on property in
New Castle hundred, two properties in
Brandywine hundred and three proper
ties in this city. The date of recording
this deed was April Gath of this year.
On the same day, March 18th of this
year, was executed the conveyance of the
same property by Cooper to the Sussex
Land and Cattle Company. This was
recorded April Gath of this year.
MORE HIDDEN TREASURE.
Another share of Levi H. Miller's
property was disposed of as follows:
The assignment of 15 mortgages is re-
corded in April of this year, tOtaling in
value the sum Of $46,750, from Levi III.
Miller, to the former acquaintance, the
alleged Philadelphia STRAW" man,
Joseph Cooper, and conveyed by Cooper
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-07-13
THE VARIOUS JUDGEMENTS.
SIOO.75O.H5

III auuIllOn, agalnsC pulIOn tnere IS
Judgment to the Girard Life Insurance
Annuity and Trust Company for
$50,379.25; to the Union National
Bank, $10,082.70; to Anna M. and
Elizabeth S. McClees, $3,132.o2; and a
more recent Judgment in favor of Judge
Ball, trustee for Susan II. Miller, wife
of Levi II. Miller, for $4,000.
Against Levi H. Miller were recorded
judgments as follows: Security Trust
and Safe Deposit Company, Whining
ton, Sc, 991. 15 National Sank of Della
wale, $5,293.24.