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Evening journal., 1894-07-27
EXETER MINE DISASTER.
Lehigh valley Coal omclais Meet Death In
ashaft.

WiLKEsRARRE, Pa, July 27.--A num-
hor of Lehigh Valley Coal company oili-
oials went ON tour of Inspection of the
Exeter mine, ono OF tho company's col
liorcs at West Pittston. Tho party COM
prised Superintendent A. Mason of Pitts
ton, Robert Mercer of the Lohigh Valloy
engineer corps Of this city, Professor Bur
roll of Lehigh university and Inside Forc
man William Wilson. With the party
was the foreman, Jacob Gates. While go
ing up the old airshaft, which Is second
opening for tho Exeter shaft the bottom
of the carriage gave way and preoipitatod
the men to the bottom. Gates the fore
man, when he felt the timber giving way,
grasped tho side OF the bunting and held
on until rescued. Colonel Mason was
killed by the shock Inside Foreman VIII
son was fatally injured and died soon
after Mr. Mercer was badly and Profess
or Burroll slightly injured. Ho and Mr..
Mercer were taken TO the Pittston hospital
Tho Exeter shaft Is the ono I'm which 27
men ana boys met death in 1870 from
suitocation by tho burning Of the breaker
which was directly over the shaft Tho
second opening where the accident occur
red yesterday, has not been used as tray
cling way and was In use then because of
repairs In the main shaft
Foreman Gates says tho accident was
due TO the carriage getting caught In the
side guides, and, tho rope continuing Co
pull, the cross beams nc the junction with
one Of the uprights gave way, spilling the
occupants out They fell about 30 foot
Thu physicians at the hospital say Pro-
fossor Burrcll will be able tn leave the in
stitution soon Mr. Morccr's condition
is critical
Colonel Mason was born in Bradford
county this state, and received his rudi-
mentary education at Towanda, where he
was fitted for the Susquehanna Collegiate
institute Ho completed his studies at
| Worcester, Mass.
In 1861 he assisted In raising 250 men
| when the call was made for volunteers.
Before the command reached Harrisburg
he was promoted to second lieutenant and
| further promoted 10 adjutant the same
year AT the battle of South Mountain
he was distinguished for bravery and was
favorably mentioned by the line officers.
After this action he was selected by Con
eral Robert =. Meade as a member of hi.
stat.
Evening journal., 1894-07-27
HOU MR. GORMAN WON.
Succeeded in Getting His Candidates
Through with Little Trouble, By a
Shrewd Move.

Succeeded in Getting His Candidates
Through with Little Trouble, by a
shrewd Move.
OCEAN CITY. i'd July 27.-Gormau
and Gibson have won their fight. They
not only succeeded in securing the nom
ination of their candidate for the long
term, but also named the successor OF
the late Congressman Brattau. who will
NIL the unexpired term in the Fifty. third
Congress 10 gain the victory, however,
the senior Senator was forced to sacrifice
his candidate for governor. Colonel
John Walter Smith. the last president of
the state senate. and proba-
bly, the most influential politician
on the Eastern shore, has long
had his eye on the governorship, and
as he controlled enough votes in the
convention to elect or defeat whomso
ever he chose, his influence was sought
by both sides As Smith has no great
love for Governor Brown or ex Governor
Jackson especially since the former is a
candidate to succeed himself, German
found little difficulty In winning him
over. It is said that he has been
promised the governorship.
When il became known that his
people would vote for Germans candl
dates, the opposition practically gave
up the fight. There were thirty vote;
In the convention, and the combination
had twenty at call. Joshua Miles, oil
Somerset county, was nominated for the
long term, and w. Laird Henry, of DIR
chester, for the short term
Evening journal., 1894-07-27
Will GET A HALF HOLIDAY.
City Onices TO Re closed at Noon sstur-
day-Couucii's Brief Session.

NHN-A0hNfAlN ftAAtA NeNrANHa
Contrary to expectations the proposed
ordinances relative TO fixing uniform
width for streets aud the one relating to
the Fire Department, were not handed
up at the regular meeting of the City
Council last evening.
Mr. Stats, of the Fire Committee,
stated that the investigation OF the
trouble on July 4, which resulted In the
suspension of the Delaware Company,
was progressing rapidly. and that by
next meeting the comm 'ttee would be
ready 70 report lime wss given them.
The monthly garbage bills for July,
amounting to 1856 80 were audited and
ordered paid
The report Of the city treasurer was
read Il shows balance In bank Of
SIZE. 100 10; collections, Eugene NJ
SaYers, $3j, 500; Edmund Mitchell Jr.,
$40 500; The report Of the auditor was
in accordance.
Mr. Dsnnenbsrg handed up two petit
tions for the refuuding overpRid taxes,
from s. Al and e p. Kruss. 81 %.
They were referred TO the Finance Com
mittee.
On motion Of Mr. Kirby bids for the
construction of the dog asphyxiatory
were opened. There were four, as fol-
lows. l.. T. Grubb n Son, corrugated
iron, tin roof, painted, $3S4; implanted,
1903; German siding, p inted, 1914; uu-
painted, 1858. This did not include
stoves, valves or pipes F. A. Webb,
German siding, 1907; galvanized iron,
R3l9. Ii Imprinted $2j of w. II
Foulk & Son, German siding, $34s
painted 1888 Imprinted Philemma
Chandler, as per plans, 1895
On motion of Mr. Dannenberg the Dids
we're referred to the Public Buildings
Committee with power TO act.
Mr. Stats offered a resolution that
whereas the National Government had
by law closed the bauks and other public
institutions after 10 o'clock noon on
Saturdays, that during the months oi
July, August and September all city
Offices close at that hour This wal
carried without dissenting vote, Clerl
Lednum smiled and the Council ad-
| iourned
Evening journal., 1894-07-27
CITY NEWS lN sRIEF.

The Delaware Construction COMPANY Will
receive S4g9j for building the new bridge
over the Choptank river at cambridge, Md,
upon which their workmen are now engaged.
The slate and copper work on the new
Federal Building will be completed to-mor-
row. The patent pavement is almost all
done.
-Workmen st srted TO grade West street,
between sixth and Seventh. this morning,
preparatory 10 paving that block.
y Newport NJ. Il. SUNDAY School wilhhave an
excurs on 20 = Ooflsnd Beach, August J, on
tue steamer Thomas CLYDE" from New Castle
at 9 q NJ. wagons leaving Newport at O'Clock
-Bui ding Inspector Dohl issuei permit
for the building OF two tw o-storv brick DWELL
ines 90 the west side Of Franklin street, south
OF Ninth, 70 ]. r, Seeds & Sons.
Evening journal., 1894-07-27
A rrial over an Umbrella.

Two weeks ago Miss Lizzie Carney
left a silk umbrella Ia the store OF Leon
Levy. No 223 Market street. Mrs Levy
picked It up and in few days Hattie
Wallsce, colored, asked her for so um-
brella which she said she left at the
store The rain protector was given to
the cDlored woman Shortly sfterward
Miss Carney called for her umbrella aud
was informed that the colored woman
had it. Yesterday Hattie was stopped
by Mrs Levy and was requested to de-
liver the um brella to her Hattie claims
that it was her property that she got of
Mrs. Levy, and offered to give it up bat
the offer wss refused. A warrant wa
issued for the colored woman and at a
hearing in the Hunicipal Court, this
morning, she was dismissed.
Evening journal., 1894-07-27

Sixteen Pencader hundred negroes
we're brought to Wilmington to day by
Peter B Alrich and Jehu Davis, Rspub
lican lieutenants, and marched to the
Office Of the receiver of taxes, where they
paid their money and got their receipts,
with the exception Of the man who
was not assessed This makes the
third delegation from that hundred,
where there are 100 negro and one
hundred while Republicans out OF vote
Of j35 The Republicans are 80 anxious
that they cannot wait until Receiver
Dickey goes to Kirk kwood
Evening journal., 1894-07-27
ON, NOW, TO PlTTssuRe.

Delawareans Plan to Attend the Ma
tiOnal G. A. r. Enoampment.
The Department of Delaware, G A. R.,
has perfected all arrangement in regard
to attending the twenty-ninth annual
encampment, which Is to be held in
Pittsburg during the week commencing
Monday, september 10
The Delzwsresns will leave for that
city on September 10, st 8 a M by the
Baltimore aud OHIO railroad on a special
train, arriving at Pittsburg at p IN.
The tickets will be good to return by the
Pennsylvania railroad.
Free sleeping quarters have been pro-
vided for those members who desire
them, each person furnishing their own
blankets
Evening journal., 1894-07-27
A FLATTERlNo REPORT PROMISED
By the Receiver OF the Wilmington Den
tai lCompAny-Onicers Elected.

by the Receiver OF the Wilmington Dem
tai ComDAny-Onicers Elected.
The directors Of the Wilmington
Dsntal Manufacturing Company met
this morning and elected the following
officers: President, Robert Hastings;
vibe president, Casper Faucet; sec
retary, J. Robert Moore; treas
urer, Eli Mendlnhall. DR.. j. r.
Frantz, who has been the efficient
president Of the company was rendered
a denomination but declined the honor.
By unanimous vote hewas elected general
menaRer. President Hastings named as
executi Te committee, H F Dure, E M.
Hopes and Eli Men5iuhslLs
The receiver OF the company an
nouuced that the semi annual report
TO be made shortly would be "a very
fiatteriug one
Under a ruling Of Judge Grubb the
charter OF the company has been
amended so as to permit the election Of q
secretary and treasurer from outside
The ranks Of the stockholders.
Evening journal., 1894-07-27
HIS FATHER MADE HISTORY.
The Distinguished Son ofR Distinguished
Delawarean Dies at Overbrook.

The Distinguished Son OF "A Distinguished
Delawarean Dies at Ovsrbrook.
General A. j. Plessauton, OF Phila-
delphis, died about 4 30 o'clock yester-
day afternoon, at his country residence,
near Overlook, Pa, from exhaustion,
the result OF recent illness and old age
At his bedside at the time Of his deRth
we're one Of his sons, Frank Pleasanton,
and = daughter, Mrs Fest, and the two
trained nurses, who had been attending
him throughout his Illness
General Pleasanton began sinking on
Wednesday morning He had been uncon
selous some time before, and il WAS then
realized that his death was only a ques
tion of few hours. The beginning OF
the generals fatal illness dates from the
latter part OF June. when he was pros
trated By heat Ia Philadelphia Feeling
that the country air woult result bsne
dcially to him, he decided to 90 10 Over
brook, where he owned a large country
estate. Accordingly, be was removed
there on July l, an ambulance being
secured for the purpose About a week
after bis arrival at Overlook. he was
attacked With pneumonia
General Pleasanton was born in Wash
ington. d. c., January 21, 1908 His
father, Stephen PleSssnton, OF Delaware
who was connected with the United
States Government through fifteen diff
ferent administrations. during a period
Of smore than f'ty years, saw, d by
his efforts the original draft and en-
crossed copy Of the Declaration Of Inde
Eendenee, besides many other valuable
documents, when British troops invaded
Washington during the war Of 1912
Stephen Pleasanton was fifth auditor o.
the Treasury Department, acting com
missioner Of the revenue Of the Unitec
States and chief Of the Lighthouse De
partment for many years.
Evening journal., 1894-07-27
ALL RAILWAY MAIL CLERKS
MUST LIVE ALONG THE LINE OF
THEIR ROUTES.

Uncle Sam Says So aud tho Post omee
Department Has Decided That the
Order Must BE Enforoed-rhe Em-
ployes Object on the Ground That It
VIII Cause Them Peouniary Loss.
Under recent ruling Of the Post
Office Department all railway mail
clerks are required to live along the line
of their route. This has raised q huge
kick on the part Of the clei ks, many of
whom reside 100 and even 20O miles from
the lines TO which they are as igned, and
who claim that the order will compel
them to make great pecuniary sacrifices
In case of its enforcement. They made
powerful appeal through Congre smRn
John @. Black, OF Illinois, but Ia vain.
The Postmaster General decided that the
department could not reconsider its de-
cision.
The reasons given were that clerks
who lived away from their routes could
not report for extra duty promptly, and
that in consequence, the business OF the
department was liable to be delayed and
as a result trains we're forced to leave
terminal points without their full COM
plement Of clerks and the mails could not
bs distributed TO patrons without a de-
lay
In order that DO unnecessary hardship
might be imposed on clerks VINO owr
homes off the line, they are given until
May /, 1895, to sell if they want to II
they eau change without pecunlary loss
they must do so at once OF the clerks
running on the roads passing through Of
csutering in Wilmington, only a feW
will be affected, the majority Of them
finding it much pleasanter and far more
convenient 20 live along their routes. The
order will not therefore cause any great
chanRes
Evening journal., 1894-07-27

Chief of the Secret Service Bureau
willism P. Hszan has notified the Off
cials OF the different banks through the
treasury department. that a twenty
dollar counterfeit, on the National Bank
of Barre. Vsrmont, check letter A, nu1
bsr D SO. 255 poorly executed, is in cir
cnlation. There are a good many coun-
terfeits appearing ia different parts OF
She country at present, owing TO the
stringency in business and money circles,
and a scarcity Of the genuine article.
Evening journal., 1894-07-27
ALBANY CONVENTION.
Amendments Uufavorablc TO Corporations
Are Promptly Tabled.

Are Promptly Tabled.
ALBANY, July 27.-In committee Of cor
porations proposed amendment doclar-
ing trusts or combinations 10 restrict pro
duction or TO fix or-enhance prices TO be
contrary 10 public policy and void was
laid on the table by large majority vote.
IL was decided 90 report adversely tho
proposed amendment of Mr.. Tucker, re
quiring corporations 10 pay their employ
ees every week and emitting the latter to
preference in the event Of the corporation
becoming insolvont Those Of Mr. II. A.
Clark, defining the powots and duties Of
the legislature in forming and dividing
counties; that Of Mr.. HolcOmh, providing
for minority representation In the board
OF directors of incorporated companies
and Of MF Roche giving the legislature
power To fix and regulate freight rates
upon all transportation lines within the
state and 90 provide certain privileges and
limitations for corporations, were referred
back TO be considered IN committee on
cities A resolution providing that foreign
corporations pay the same tax as those in
corpornted within the state was laid on
the table
The committee on cities will report to
the convention today general schomo for
tho government Of all cities and counties
The vote in committee was 10 TO for a
favorable report, and there were two mem
bcrs absent
The report in the shape Of a proposed
amendment will forbid the legislature
from making any special laws for the gov
ernmont Of any city. Cities may have a
common council to consist of one or two
bodies, with proportionato minority rep
resentatiun.
Evening journal., 1894-07-27

Two Of city departments will hold
special meetings next Monday. The
Board of Public Education has consider
able routine business on its bands. and
a call has been sent out for that even
ing. The Fire Committee Of the City
Council will also have a special meeting
when the matter Of the suspension OF
the Delaware Company will come up.
Evening journal., 1894-07-27
SAVED MRS. BEALE.
James G. Blaine's Daughter Narrowly Es-
capped Drowning.

capped Drowning.
Los ANGELES, July 27.-Mrs. Truxton
Bcalc, daughter OF the late James G.
Blaine, had "a narrow escape from death nt
Santa Monica bench while bathing. Mrs.
Bcale, her husband and party Of friends
went to the North Beach bathhouse, where
they INDUCED in bathing in the big
plunge.
Three OF four were I'm the water whom
Mrs. Bealo venturod beyond her depth
and went under. Roy Jones, the proprie-
tor was attracted by her cries, and he
plunged in and soon flshcd the lady out
and thus saved her life, she having gone
down 0 third dino.
Evening journal., 1894-07-27

The order recently issued by the Boa rd
Of Health requiring hueksters and fruit
dealers to clean the refuse about their
stands has had considerable effect al
though not that desired by the depart
ment. Last month $40 barrels Of this
refuse were crematsd at the oremRtory.
This refuse was dumped on the various
lots about the city before the order was
Evening journal., 1894-07-27

Hubert Cassidy has sold to Bartley
Croahan lot on Sycamore street near
Lincoln, SO by 100 feet. for 81, 056 He
has bought from Mr.. Croghsn 4 lot on
Sycamore street near Scott. &c by 100
feet, for S672. and one on Maple street,
between Scott and Lincoln, 80 by 100,
for $500.
Evening journal., 1894-07-27
HERE'S AN EARLY SLATE.
Prediction That Mr.. HIu VIII Go TO
Dover Next Year.

II Is possible, by the Easton Ledger,
that at the next session OF the Whining
ton Methodist Episcopal Conference,
Rev Charles A. Hill will be appointed
pastor of Wesley Church, Dover, and
Rev. W. L. s Murray, d. d, pastor Of
the church at Salisbury, Md
II the prediction is fulfilled, says the
Ledger, MIR. Hill will enjoy the distinc.
tion OF having been conference host three
times In six years, conference having
assembled at his charges In 1891 aud
1894 aud 70 being expected TO convene at
Dover In 1896
Evening journal., 1894-07-27

At the time Of the Strengthening Of
the curb line on jefferson street several
of the roots of the large trees between
Eight aud Ninth streets we're cut away.
Yesterday a passing load Of hay caught
In the branches of one Of them and
pulled It down. It vas cleared away
Without causing any serious delay.
Evening journal., 1894-07-27

Whether on pleasure bent, or business.
take on every trip bottle Of Syrup OF
Figs, as It acts most pleasantly and
effsctuslly on the kidneys, liver and
bowels, preventing fevers, headaehe'
and other forms Of sickness. For sale IL
soc. and 81 bottles by all leading
druggists. Manufactured by the Cali
fornia Fig Syrup Co. only.
Evening journal., 1894-07-27

The young peoples society Of Christian
Endeavor Of the Second Baptist Mission
celebrated its FIRST anniversary at Fonrth
aud French streets last night. There
we're speeches by Revs S B Meeser. R.
Bowen and Thomas Mason, and a fine
musical program. There was large
audience present
Evening journal., 1894-07-27

Rev. J. d c. Hama addressed
meeting in Salvation Army barracks
last evening, his theme being the faith
Of Bartemeus, and his healing This
evening the army will go to Pennsgrove,
on the Elsie May, TO hold an open air
meeting A number Of outsiders will
accompany the army.
Evening journal., 1894-07-27

This morning, in compliance with com.
plants made at the police station, Sell
gesnts Evans and Shields and q squad OF
officers made a raid on a gang Of tramps
at Eighth avenue aud Duncan street
Thirteen were captured. small fines or
ten dRys
Evening journal., 1894-07-27
To Camp On tho Delaware.

The Joannie Camping Club will 60 on
weeks outing next Monday. 20 a point
on the Jersey shore. 10 Is composed OF
ex-Constable Frederick w. Neutze,
William Greinor and George Abele.
Evening journal., 1894-07-27

Special Services At ST. Anne's Church.
Vicar General Lyons will hold a special
service in ST. Anne's Church, on SUNDAY
evening It will be for the purpose Of
the exposition of relic of Saint Ann,
which be brought from Rome recently.
Evening journal., 1894-07-27

George H Ewing, aged % years. q
clerk in the employ Of Harlan & Holliugs-
worth Company. died yesterday at bis
home, No. 705 Pine street. He will te
buried tomorrow at Riyerview Cemetery,
Evening journal., 1894-07-27
The Third. Annual Grabbing Expedition

Esley's third annual grabbing sxpedi
terday and caught about six dozen crabs
The party was composed Of John Esley
r. Levin Mitchell, Charles Sasse and
Wilbur Sasse Every one Of the quar-
tet WAS successful except Esloy. wh'
caught but one small crab which no will
put In glass case with gilt frame.
Evening journal., 1894-07-27

The Y. P. s O. E, Of the First
BAPTIST Chutch has invited the w G T.
U. to a reception in the church on Sat
urdsy evening in honor of Mrs Bourne,
president of the W. c. T. U, OF New
Jersey. Mrs. Bourne will give sn
address in The Baptist Church Sunday
evening at Z 30, to which all the temper
ance soc eties OF the city have been in
ufead
Evening journal., 1894-07-27
wan Talk About the Overhead Bridge.

A special committee of City Council
and the members Of the Street and Sewer
Department will hold a meeting on next
Tuesday evening TO talk over the matter
of an overhead bridge at the Fourth
street crossing Of tbs Philadelphia, Will
mington and Baltimore railroad.
Evening journal., 1894-07-27
Objected to ImprOvInE Union Street.

Much improvement has resulted from
the change made ia the curb line Of Git
pin avenue and now the mstter of i'm
proving Union street is brought up.
The Street and Sever Department in
tended to make the same improvement
to Uuion street before the change on
Gilpiu avenue was thought Of The
people Of that street objected and little
has yet been done.
Evening journal., 1894-07-27
See the BeaulIful Chesapeake nay

On Sunday, July %. Excursion to Toll
chester via Philadelphia, Wilmington and
Baltimore railroad. Boating, bathing,
sailing and fishing. Great days sport,
Evening journal., 1894-07-27
A snn on the ohesapeake Bay.

And a bath at Tocbester Beach on
Sundays excursion of July 30, via Phil
adelphia, Wilmington and Baltimore
railroad. 81 the round trip rate.
Evening journal., 1894-07-27
SEA CREST INN

on beach, near station. Special rates for the
C.E MTJNROE.
Evening journal., 1894-07-27
ME CARLTON.

Cane IGay Point, n. J. Coolest resort on the
coast beautiful location. Strictly first class.
Write for circular and terms.
A. E.LEOHLEh, Mgr, L. n. MILLER, Prop.
Evening journal., 1894-07-27
CAPE MAY. n. j.
HOTEL DEVON

Near beach, pest office and passenger station
g. 90 per day; $40, S and SO per week.
Cane MAY City, n. j. Mrs. T. r. BROOKS.
Evening journal., 1894-07-27

The New Mt. Vernon Hotel,
faNth season; Directly on beach; Electric Bells.
Terms. s.. 90 per day; special rates for season.
N'SA 81" JOHN E. vALLEE, Proprietors.
Evening journal., 1894-07-27
WEST END.

Accommodates q 0; thirty yards from beach;
facing Congress Hall lawn. IS to $40.
l.. MADDOX. formerly Of "The Carlton.
Evening journal., 1894-07-27
THE OHALFONTE.

Under new management; appointments first
class. Special rates for season.
CIV cox.
Evening journal., 1894-07-27

When in Dover stop at Jackson s
restaurant for oysters, crabs and other
delicacies.
Evening journal., 1894-07-27

&. W COX.
Sea Breeze Excursion House,
Under new management, every thing new.
Restaurant first class. Large dining-rOom,
Regular dinners and hot lunch any time In the
dav Dinners 50 cents Formerly on Washing
Ton street j. Il POWELL Proprietor
Evening journal., 1894-07-27
FOR SALE.

EOR SALE FIFTEEN SHARES OF THE
II Delaware Licorice Manufacturing Com
pany (par value Sl00 PEI share.l For price
and information call on THOMAS Nc OMB,
No. 209 Shipley street.
nor SALE hXCELLkNT PAIR OF
II ciosely-matched young mules; also a Full
Ton q Walker wagon and a set of double har-
ness. Apply 10 JAMES r. WINCHESTER
AID FRANCIS n. BUCK, receivers, No. 2u3
West Front street.
EOR SALE CHEAP.-BAY DRIVING
It mare. Gentle; viii stand withgu' hitch
ing: not afraid Of electric cars. WM. II. PIER
SON d son. No. AL West tronGstreet
Evening journal., 1894-07-27
PERSONAL.

MEMS CLOTHING CLEANED AND RE-
vi paired at KINGS, 6l5 Orange street.
NOTICE K. LEWIS CONFIDENTIAL
IN LOAN OFFICE, foOms and 8, Exchange
Building, corner seventh and Market streets,
ADVANCES MONEY ON PERSONAL
PROPERTY of all descriptions at low rates
OF Interest, buys and sells WATCHE-.. ..
DIAMONDS AND ALL KINDS OF
JEWELRY.
Private consultation room attached. Open
evenings until S o'clock. Also furniture
stored at lowest rates.
Evening journal., 1894-07-27

Ocean end South Carolina Avenue. Every
comfort and convenience Excellent table.
Open all year. MRS. NJ. H. THOMAS, nee
HopeWell, formerly of Baltimore.
Evening journal., 1894-07-27
THE LANsDALE,
WETHERILL.

North Carolina Avenue. Atlantic City, M
+. A. CANFIELD.