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Evening journal., 1894-12-18
GOT TKE JETTY CONTRACT.

A Wilmington Company VIII DO . s1e.-
$50 Job in Philadelphia for UncIe Sam.
The Delaware Construction Company
Of this city has secured the contract for
building the new jetty At the mouth of
the Sehuylkill river, Philadelphia. It's
bid was $3.50 per lineal foot
on the jetty work and 40 cents per cubic
yard for dredging, which will make the
contract price foot up to $l9, $50. The bid
was only &542 lower than the next lowest
bidder. There will be about 300 linsal feet
of dyke and 900 cubieyArds Of dredging
Under the contract work must begin on
or before April l.
The other bidders were /. H. Hatba-
way & Co.. William Irwin & Son, =.
swesten & Son, l.. P. Evans, John
p. Eyre, Joseph g. Allen, OF PhiIA-
delphia BIgslow F. May l. Co., OF
Boston; Ira Lunt, Of New Castle, and
Sanford & Brooks Of Baltimore.
Evening journal., 1894-12-18
The Denth Record OF To-dav.

Certificates Of death were filed to-day
as follows:
Elisabeth Hicks, aged 70 years, in
Philadelphia, December 16 Intorment
Wilmington and BrAndywine Cemetery
this afternoon.
William M Parkins, aged rs years, died
at Newport, December II. Interment to.
morrow In AsburT Cemetery.
Michael Whelen, SO years. at No 62l
East Fifth street, December 1S. Inter
ment December 81 in Cathedral Cemetery.
John Davis. aged 65 years, died
December 10 INF Beatty's Court. Inter,
msnt TO day In st. Peters.
Johanna Ulrika Nyberg, aged 76 years
died December 16. at No 1874 Brandy
wine street. Interment Riverview
December 10,
Evening journal., 1894-12-18
4 IEW KIND OF HAIR OIL.
Manager willis UnintentioaaIlY Tries it
But Isn't Recommending It 20 His
Friends.

Manager willis UnintentioaaIlY Tries it
But Isn't Recommending It 20 His
Friends.
Manager James L.lWillis, the jovial
bonlfscs who has made the name of the
Clayton House Synonymous with good
living, has been experimenting with
new kind of hair oil. II was
an unintentional trial, and no one will
benefit from his experiment.. The story
which Is told is as follows: "The other
day the genial manager wended his way
to the tonsoriAl department and taking a
comfortable position In the chair sab
mitted himselfto the'pleasant offices.of Il .
artist. Now James does not Affect oil or
any perfume on his hair, and an earnest
brushing for five minutes or so fills the
bill. The artist knows this and did his
BEST After leaving the chair, Mr. Willis
noticed that there as an odd feeling
about bis locks but thought nothing
of It until as the day wore on a manifest
disposition TO stand up Independently on
the part OF each hair became manifest.
The manager took his usual after
dinner nap, and woke with every hair
standing as do the quilts upon the fretful
poreupine, and then he started to inter-
view the barber. In vain the knight OF
the razor dlscIAimsd having used any oils
or tonies. An investigation was made
and 1t was found that a painter, who had
been at work in the place, had laid his
varnish brush on a hair brush and as 8
result the bristles OF the latter were filled
with the sticky polish Manager Willis
had been transformed into an i'm
promptu CircAssian girl, and het water
was in demand. II anybody wants 10
make the manager feel happy he should
ask him how he likes vArnish as hair
al
Evening journal., 1894-12-18
FEAST OF cHANUcAH.

An Important Church Festival Observed
By the Jews in Cemmsnoration OF
syria'H Defsat.
Beginning with next Saturday evening
and continuing for eight days, Whining
toms Jewish citizens will celebrate the
annual holiday Of ChAnucRh, which com.
msmoratss the great victories Of the
Maccabess over the syrians, under
Antiochus Epiphanss After Judas
Maccabeus had vanqulahed theSyrlana, the
Holy Temple was redsdiestsd and Israel
celebrated their great and miraculous
deliverance with the lighting Of Ad-
ditional lamps. the singing OF hymns and
psalms and in other joyous ways.
The feast is known In English as the
Festival Of Dedication, and opens on
the eve of the 25th Of Kislsy. In the
synagogues, homes and institutions Of
the orthodox lamps or candles. incrsRs-
ing In number each succeeding evening,
are lighted with blessings aud sacred
songs. Gifts are distributed, especially
among the poor and towards charitable
institutions.
Evening journal., 1894-12-18
BuIIdinr P.rmits Grnnted

This morning Building Inspector
Dohl received notice from the police
authorities to the effect that the ordi-
nance relative to frame buildings had
been violated by Lynn Phillips In the
erection Of stable on Union street be
tween Lancaster avenue and Second
street. Inspector Dohl condemned the
structure and later granted permit for
a brick stable 1Sx48 feet value $400
which will take its place.
Other permits were granted to w @.
Guthrie for four two-story brick houses
on Sixth between Coleman and Brown
streets. value $4,000; to @ s. SwRyne,
alteration aud repairs at Seventh and
Pine streets, value $325
Evening journal., 1894-12-18
more DsprsdAtIons OF river Pirates.

The Delaware river pirates who have
been operating 80 successfully in the
neighborhOod Of Salem, have just made
a raid on the factory Of Hiles & billiard
and secured 5000. The stolen goods had
bean placed In the storehouse for safe
keeping, but the robbers broke into the
building and utilized trucks to wheel the
booty down to their boats, after which
they tossed the trucks overheard. AS
yet no arrests have been made, but it is
understood that several well-known
characters are under surveillance.
Evening journal., 1894-12-18
NO MORE HAND SHAKES FOR HIM.
John j. crogan Meets an Old Friend and
Has ais Arm Dislooatod as q Result.

John j. crogan Meets an Old Friend and
Has ais Arm Disleoatsd as a Result.
II have a grasp OF the hand for all my
friends" said John J. Crogan, this morn
ing, "but have my opinion Of any man
that will shake your arm out Of plumb
in the way of showing he's glad to meet
you.
On being asked his meaning the iovial
leader Of the First Ward Democracy
said: Last Saturday night was stand :
Ing in my place when in comes friend
that hadn't seen for long time. was
glad to see him, and reached out
to grasp his hand. He grasped to some
effect for when he let 60 I found my
right arm dislocated at the shoulder.
II was q dead straight go 700, and
had to send for DR.. Carmichael to set her
again.
mo stree, you don't catch me trusting
my hlpper in that fellows grasp again,
not II the court knows itself, and you
can bet IL does"
Evening journal., 1894-12-18
FINE VESSEL GOING TO PIECES.

The Brig odorilIs. Built in This state In
1878, VIII Become Total wrook-rwo
Tugs Trying to Save Her.
Special 10 the Evening Journal.
LEwEs, Dec 1s.-Ths brig OdorilIs is
ashore four miles north of Fenwick
Islands and Ia fast going to pieces
The Odorills is from Fsrnandlna, bound
for New York, and loaded with phos.
phate She sprang alesk and was bsachsd
The crew was safely landed by the crew
OF the life-Having station on Fsnwiek
Island
The Odorilla was built in Smyrna, Del,
in 1878 by Warden & Evans. but was
practically rebuilt In 1889. She is a
double-decked vessel, 1894 feet long, 349
feet wide and 14i feet deep. She is
owned by David g. Stetson, Thomas
Winsmore and others, and Is insured
She is badly listed and lies In 10 feet Of
water, with feet of water In her hold
Her decks, at last reports, we're covered
With water. and the wrscking crew were
alongside, working hard at the pumps
The tugs North America and Wall also
went to the veBBels assistance.
Evening journal., 1894-12-18
roIorne VarEun YInarar

A young man who wanted to give his
best girl very nice Christmas present
went to one of the leading Market street
shops, and carefully selected handsome
cut glass cologne bottle Consequently
he had it filed with the finest triple
extract, and 1t was with 8 happy heart
he sent 1t to the object of his affections
II remained for the girl, however, TO
discover that the carefully selected
cologne bottle was a vinegar crewet.
Evening journal., 1894-12-18
CITY NEWS in BRIEF.

The members of the senior class Of the
High School will give an entertainment in
the assembly hall next Friday.f
Mrs. H. f. Monroe, recently heard here
IN "Ihe story of the Reformation - will ad-
dress the congregation Of st. Stephenis
Lutheran Church next Sunday morning and
eveningI
Hard wood mantels and tiles at Yergers',
4l9 Market street.
The chancery case OF Jarndyce Lee vs.
Jarndyoe Fahey is going on before Commis-
sioner Harrington In ii. H. Wards office.
Out Of $40 pupils attending substitute
school No. IN the Institute Building base
ment thirty-seven are on the siok list.
Evening journal., 1894-12-18
Aooidentnllv Burned

Deputy Coroner Chandler held an in
quest yesterday afternoon on the body Of
little Maggie Gould, the eight year old
colored girl who died a. the Delaware
Hospital yesterday from bruises rscsived
accidentally while playing on the Cold
spring dump. The verdict was In
accordance with the evidence. A de.
plorabls exhibition Of ignorance was
shown by two of the witnesses, two
eolorsd buys, Willie Gould aud Samuel
Macy, about fifteen years of age, who
had never heard Of the Bible, didn't
know what the truth is or what an
oath Ia
Evening journal., 1894-12-18
A Parl.hurst movement m rrIsco.

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 1s.--The clergy
men Of this city are arranging for the or.
Ranization Of a movement in this city
similar to the Parkhurst plan for the i'm
provement Of municipal morals. Rev. j.
Cummings Smith, of Trinity Presbyterian
church, who has had verbal and written
communications with DIR. Parkhurst, took
the initiative A union movement has been
inaugurated by the local organizations Of
Presbyterian, Methodist and Baptist min.
listers
Evening journal., 1894-12-18
Ponies ana Dogs At the Academy.

The brute creation has no better
friends than youth, and any entertain.
ment whore the intelligence Of the pretty
pets is shown, Is certain to be well
attended. One Of the best exhibitions
of the perfection to which specimens Of
the canine and equine families can be-
brought was that given in the Academy
Of Music by the Norris Brothers
family Of hfty. The most difficult
Of feats were performed by the
ponies, the dogs and the monkeys, and
every trick was performer with g pre-.
cision and almost human intelligence
that spoke Of careful training on the part
of masters and interest on the part Of
animal. There was large attendance
snd those who were present enjoyed the
performance. The company will stay
here the balance Of the week and large
houses are looked for
Evening journal., 1894-12-18
Enferolnr roun ordIpaneas.

Special Correspondence Evening Journal.
NEWARK, Dec IS Town Council met
Saturday evening and passed an order
that all dogs running on the streets must
be muzzled, nnder penalty of impound
ing, and II not called for within twenty
four hours to be killed. The order WAS
the outcome of the mad dog scare of
last week The notice WAS posted to-
day Bsiliff Ennis will be kept pretty
busy for time at least. He has also
the power to capture all fowls found on
the streets. II they are once captured,
the owner never gets them again, as he
law calls for one dollar for each and
every fowl captured. Theresare very
few dollar chickens about this town
The property OF the late William Dean
will be offered for sale at the Deer Park
Hotel January 10. 1895
There is q small wall from the mer-
chants here that trade Is rather fat.
Evening journal., 1894-12-18
Fall From : Hlrh RoiIar-

ZsphaniAh R. Fox. young man am
ployed as boilermRker's helper az the
PhiladelphiR, Wilmington and Baltimore
railroad shop, met with a serious mis-
hap yesterday afternoon. He fell from
high boiler to some iron pipe aud badly
sprained his left side and his left arm at
the wrist DR.. Ogle attended to his
injuries and took the suffering workman
TO his home No S86 Kirkwood street.
Evening journal., 1894-12-18
Wares of Throe Thonsnnd MIncra Cut

PITTsBuRG, Dec. IS. - The Railroad
Operators association has decided to re.
duce the mining Of coal from so to SO
cents for ton OF coal Of 1000 pounds.
The old agreement entered into at Colum.
bus last summer has been declared abro.
gated by tho joint abrogation board OF
miners and operators. The action of the
operators was expected. A convention Of
minors will be held today to discuss thu
situation. The decision will affect $4,000
man
Evening journal., 1894-12-18
The oonssrvaaOrs Of the Peace.

At the meeting OF the Police Commission
last night only routine business wRs
transactsd Chief DolAn reported having
ordered 1900 tags for registered dogs for
1895
There was a conference with the Law
and Order Society prior to the session in
reference to police sfiisers securing
evidence against saloon-ksspsrs who
violate the law.
Evening journal., 1894-12-18
Sudden Death of Mrs. melissa chsw.

Sudden Death Of Mrs. Melissa Chew.
Mrs. Melissa Chew, 81 years old. who
resided at Pennsgrove. was stricken
with apoplexy yesterday morning. while In
ex Judge Westcott's Office, In the New
Jersey Trust and Safe Deposit Company's
building, 50 Third and Market streets,
Camden. A patrol wagon was summoned
and she was removed to the Cooper Hos
pital, where she died shortly after her
admission. She had gone from Penns
grove to testify IN case which her son
had, and WAS sitting In the lawyers
office when she was stricken. County
Physician Jones gave a certificate Of death
from apoplexy.
Evening journal., 1894-12-18
Nernr TrIad

our store perhaps for your shoe wants,
we'll we would like you to, Christmas
Is almost here and you will need foot
wear perhaps. The best makes for
young and old are with us, the newest
and brightest styles Of slippers are here
for your holiday wants, and while we do
not say that we sell shoes at ten cents
on the dollar, you will find our prices
much lower than stores that promise
that kind OF nonsense Forman' No. 10 K.
4th street between Market and King SITS.
Evening journal., 1894-12-18
Bicycles at Less Than Haif Price.

down. A pneumatic tired bicycle for
S2S 80, either in boys or girls styles
fully guaranteed by the makers Of the
famous Crescent bicycles. This is less
than one half price and last only until
Christmas or until the supply is ex-
hausted. We have the beat line Of
bicycles in the world. Prices from SIS
to $lOO. Pyle Cycle Company, No. e07
Market street. Phone 853
Evening journal., 1894-12-18
WILL HELP MRS. BREWER.
Iatimer's Divorced Wife WIN Testify In
Aid of the Girl Who Killed Him.

Ala OF the Girl Who Killed Him.
MARBLEHEAD, Mass, Dec. 1s.-Mrs.
Hattie l.. Hammond, the divorced wife Of
Gideon W. Latimer, the man who was fa-
tally shot by Annie Maud Brewer at Lynn
on Thursday, will be prominent witness
In behalf Of Miss Brewer at her trial. Mrs
Hammond, who now resides here, Is will
ing to testify on behalf OF the Brewer girl,
for, as she expresses IT, he has found his
match.
She states that the murdered man was
always OF ugly disposition, and it became
50 unbearable that after living with him
seven months she was Obliged to leave
him. At one time he threatened her life
with revolver and was only prevented
from using 10 by his mother, who knocked
the weapon from his grasp. At another
time he struck her on the head, rendering
her unconscious for a long time because
she could not stop hiocoughing when he
wanted her TO. Mrs. Hammond procured
her divorce on the ground Of adultery.
Evening journal., 1894-12-18
Caught a mammotb PIke.

Among the passengers on the g. SO
train up the Delaware railroad last night
was Policeman James T. Scott, who, In
company with two friends, had spent
the day fishing for pike, yellow-neds and
carp Ia the Delaware and Chesapeake
canal MIR. Scott and his friends had a
fine bunch of fish among which was a
giant pike weighing nearly pounds.
Evening journal., 1894-12-18
10 nTale Armor For Ru..Ia.

BETHLEHEM, Pa, Dec 1s--It was stat
cd at the Office Of the Bethlehem Iron com.
pany that all armor for United States
ships has been finished and that work on
the contract for the two new Russian bat
tleships will be begun as soon as the plans
arrive. The Russian and American flags
are floating over the ordnance works
Evening journal., 1894-12-18
a HarmIess Runawnr.

This morning about II 80 o'clook a
horse belonging to the Ainsworth Boiler
and Pipe Covering Company ran away
at Fourth and Pine streets. He was
caught at Sixth and Spruce streets. No
damage was done.
Evening journal., 1894-12-18
MnI crlsnI ResIrn7

LONDON, Dec. 1s.-A Vienna dispatch
says it is stated in Rome that Prime Min.
lister Crispi's resignation is expected al
any moment. His standing with King
Humbert has been entirely shaken. II Is
believed that he win not long survive his
fall, being of an apoplectic nature.
Evening journal., 1894-12-18
Railroad shops working Nine Hours.

The railroad repair shops opposite the
p, w. s B. station will hereafter run
only nine hours day. This system was
inaugurated to day when the workmen
began at o'clock and will continue until
5 this afternoon. that being the closing
hour for the remainder of the Winter.
Evening journal., 1894-12-18
The San Marcos Helpless at Hog IsIAnd.

The San Mareo8 Helpless at Hog IsIand.
Advices from down the bay state that
the steamship San Marcos, from GAL
weston for New York, broke down OF
the Virginia coast near Hog Island and
arrived at Hampton Roads on sunday
night In tow Of the steamer Old Domin-
ion. Her thrust shAft broke, leaving
the vessel In helpless condition. She
will leave for New York In tow Of two
tugs
Evening journal., 1894-12-18
ADVANCING ON TlEN-TslN.
The Combined Japanese Forces Marching
on That City.


on That City.
LONDON, Dec. 1s.-A dispatch from
Tien-tsin says that General Sung has an
army Of 20, 900 men at New -Chwang, in
cluding 5000 men who escaped from Port
Arthur General Sung originally tried %
save Port Arthur, but finding his attempt
useless went north and is now awaiting a
Japanese attack upon New-Chwang II
is likely thnt this attack win be delayed
until the second Japanese army from the
south joins the FIRST army from the cast.
A Shanghai dispatch says it is reported
that the garrison in the Takow forts is dis
affected. The dispatch adds that winter
Is beginning early.
PARIS, Dec 1s.--A dispatch from Shang-
hal says that the first and second Japa-
nose armies have joined each other north
Of Now-Chwang and are now marching
direct on Tien-tsin.
Evening journal., 1894-12-18
A Good Natursd Crswd Get

A Good Natured crowd Getting Seats.
Buffers book store was taken by storm
this morning by the mass Of people push
ing to get near the box Office for seats
for the popular souvenir entertainment
of the Goldey Commercial College at the
Auditorium Thursday night
Evening journal., 1894-12-18
Raal Ertate Transferrad.

Transfer of the property on east side
Of Van Buren street. near Elm, from
Charles s Cleland to J. L. Carpenter,
Jr., was recorded to-day.
Evening journal., 1894-12-18
The PetrInna Cleared.

The steamship PetrianA. Captain W.
H. Luckman, cleared this morning for
Rouen, Francs, with a cargo of 6se, $50
gallons of crude petroleum, valued 1T
e2d h1R
Evening journal., 1894-12-18
ChrIstmas Ohser for tho Red nhan

The Women's Indian Association, Of
this city. has already shipped one Christ
mas box to an Indian agency. and another
one Is awaiting shipping orders.
Evening journal., 1894-12-18

Lime, sand, mortar, coal and cement in
any quantity and of the best quality, for
sale by the Geo. h. Mccall Co., Eighth
and Shipleg streets.
Evening journal., 1894-12-18
It Did Not MnterIallre.

The Addicks Club did not materializs
last evening. It Is now said by Republi-
cans Of both sides that none will be
organized.
Evening journal., 1894-12-18

committee of the Law and Order
Society consulted with the Police Com
mission last night on the matter Of
preventing saloon keepers from selling
liquor on Sunday and otherwise Illegally.
No conclusion was arrived at.
Evening journal., 1894-12-18
Giran Away

Commencing Wednesday, Decsmber 10
The Grand Union Tea Company. No. oOs
King street, will give away their Christ
mas panels.
Evening journal., 1894-12-18

When your electric work is out OF or
der consult Morris and Devenney, No. 3
West Seventh street
Evening journal., 1894-12-18
Tha Wnnthnr

Try Weyrs German sand tart, No. I
East Second street.
Evening journal., 1894-12-18
PERSONAL,

MEMS CLOTHING CLEANED AND RE
WI paired at KINGS 6l5 Orange street.
Evening journal., 1894-12-18

In the Middle States and New England to-
day colder, clear weather and fresh north
westerly and northerly winds will prevail.
On Wednesday, in both OF these sections,
colder, fair weather will -prevail, withffresh
and light northwest TO northeast winds,
Thursday, Ewarmer, fair to partly cloudy
Evening journal., 1894-12-18
NOTICES.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT
IN the undersigned will apply to the Legis-
lature, at its next session. for divorce from
her husband, Jefferson D. Beltz.
GEORGI A MA BELTZ.
Wilmington. December IS. 1894.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT AP-
IN pliOatiOn will be made to Hon. Ignatius
O. Grub, associate judge of New Castle
county, at chambers, in the city Of Whining
ton, on Thursday, December 9th, 1894. at 10
O'Clock a. m. for supplemental certificate
amending the certificate of incorporation Of
the Hercules Torpedo Company" authorizing
an increase Of the capital stock of the said
company. W. @. SPRUANCE,
Attorney for the stockholders Of said com
panY.
NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE
IN undersigned viii apply to the Legislature
at its next session for divorce from her hus-
band Ulysses G.. Simons
SALLIE A. SIMONs.
Evening journal., 1894-12-18

Go to Weyrs, No. z East Second street.
for your Christmas pound cake.
Evening journal., 1894-12-18

New York Herald Weather Forecasts. The
"cold iwaven reported in northwest Ontario
and the lake region viii move eastward over
the st. Lawrence valley, but 1t will be felt
considerably in the northern parts Of this
section and New England. Temperature will
fall to about % degrees Fahr in the upper
Hudson and Delaware ralleys.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-06-15
What They Say.

A party OF young citizens con-
sisting of Ed. Ringelstein, Charlie
Wilkie, Dallas Pink and Will,
Ulrich, who left San Antonio, Mon
day, on a fishing trip, returned
home yesterday. They camped on
the banks of the San Antonio river,
between Elmendorf and Flores
vile, had a good time and good
luck. In fact the stories of their
"finny catches" are so big that they
will not bear repetition without
mourning the suspicion that the
reporter is a member Of the An
cient Order of prevaricators. They
report that corn and cotton looked
very bad, but the recent good
rains has improved the condition
of those staples and made the peo-
pie hopeful and jubilant.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-06-15
RAIN WAS GENERAL.
Hervy Rains Reported Along the
Railroads-Oth News.

The San Antonio and Arkansas
Pass rain report states that heavy
rains fell at Rockdale, Lockhart,
Luling, Elmendorf, Lexington and
Floresville, and light rains at Chill
ton, Winchester, Karnes City, Falls
City, Runge, Kennedy, Calaveras,
Portland, Muldoon and Kerrville.
It rained all night at Luling.
It rained all the way between
Dunley and HARDWOOD on the
Southern Pacific.
Along the International and
Great Northern, the rain went as
far north as Taylor and south as
far as Cotulla. At Cotulla there
was heavy rainfall for an hour.
BETWEEN STATIONS.
Passenger engine No. 10 is in the
Sap shops for repairs.
Charles Lindsey, formerly firing
on freight on the Sap, is now on
passenger No. 70.
Henry Koepke yesterday made
his first trip on the Sap since his
return from st. Paul.
H. T. Keenan,, livestock agent for
the Burlington route, with head
quarters at Fort Worth, is in town.
Engine No. SOL of the Southern
Pacific made her first freight run
yesterday since turned out of the
shops.
The international and Great
Northern pay-car will be in San
Antonio this evening and leaves
for Laredo in the morning.
Engine 40 with Florence McCar-
thy at the throttle, is now running
on the mixed between here and
Kerrville in place of No. 10, now in
the SAP shops for repairs.
The International and Great
Norther railway company is i'm
proving its sleeping car service in
Texas by putting on the large r.
section and drawing room Pullman
sleepers between San Antonio and
st, Louis.