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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-07-27
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To nin,r nm schnoner Ledge.


The rocky ledge In the Delaware River
opposlth Chester. which has boen the bane
OF mariners ever since the day of deep
draught vessels, 10 about to DO blown up.
under the provisions OF the S225. QUO appro.
priatlon ordinance passe by Councils.
Schooner Ledge ls the only rock obstruot
Ion to navigation in the Delaware River
below PHILADELPHIA and the Survey Blu.
reau has long been buoy preparing the
plan. OF the ledge and com 9iling the specl.
iications.
All the drawings are now completed and
the specifications are now in the hand OF
the printers Advertisements will be In
serted shortly. and every effort will be
made to have the work expedited, al
though no time limit has yet been nxod.
The appropriation OF s225. 900, OF which
Gao, 900 Is TO be expended on the Schuyllsill
River. will be sufficient to destroy the
ledge to a depth OF 20 feet at mean low
water. A large amount OF silt deposit
will be removed by dredgos before the
blasting will begin.
Jurisprudence with the Secretery of
War will he Immediately opened relativ Q
to securing legal dumping grounds for
water over Schooner Ledge ranges fro M
2S to 20 feet at low water, and the ledge
extends 800 feet across the middle OF the
channel, and runs 800 feet down the river.
A few isolated sections protTude above
the 26-foot line, and the total space to be
cleared measures 900 feet by 1900.
During the slight dredging operations
previously carried on at the ledgs hum
dreds of tons OF copper. which had been
scraped from the keels aud hulls OF yes.
sells. were brought to the sufaoe, and
many mysterious leaks In large vessels
have been undoubtedly due to the insldl-
Gus action OF THE cold rock.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-07-27
FOR NEW CASTLE.
The Population of Hotel ellis In
creased To-day.
Trnmps Take Charge nf n Train. and the
Police Ia Turn Take Charge OF Them
aud Judge nRiI takes Hand
In the PIny.

Conductor John Morgan and his crew
were relegated last night from power by
q gang OF tramps. They took possession
OF the train and threatened the crew.
When the train arrived 1T Landlith station
Chief of Police Dolun, Captain Kane and q
squad OF their sturdy Dlue-coats were In
waiting, aud they wore arrested In Mu.
nloipal Court they were arraiRned this
morning on the charge OF ln"ceny.
They gave their nanes ns Follows; Thos.
Nolan. john Snyder VIM. Ford, Charles
Stewart. Chas. Walters, VIM, Irwin. Peter
NcCann, James Courtney, Joseph Smith,
Michael Manduskl. VIM. Wales, William
Reed. Richard Bates. John Bloomer. Fred
Lawrence, VIM. C. Realey. Andrew Mullin
Edward DeLand, Anthony Sheilinger and
John Boley, Geo. Davis. John W. Eari
and Joseph Nolan, colored.
Chief Dolan deposed that Information
was received and the men were arrested
at Vandeyer avenue on the freight train
The court announced that there were
plenty OF men In the peach country to
pluck the peaches. such men are not
wanted In this state. In fact they are not
cared for In our jail. They were lined 81
mud costs each or sentenced TO s5sve ten
days on the stone pile.
Edward De Land stated that he was not
vagrant as no had visible means OF sup.
port. He had $l6 % in the charge OF the
Nolee sergeant. He stated his intention
OF going to jail instead OF paying the
dollar and costs.
Tho court informed him that the State
did not intend to allow him to put the
county to expense as long as he hau
money enough to pay his line.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-07-27

People are oornplalng that the post of
lice lot at Ninth and Shipley streets lie in
bad condition and they would like
to have something done about the mat
ter. The mon who are employed at the
building evidently do not consider 1t a
part Of their duty to keep the place clean.
Miss McFadden is visiting her brother
MIR. Daniel Mcfradden who Is employed In
the Government printing Office at Wash.
ington, ID. c.
The Philadelphia Times says: Chief of
Police Carmine DiSlaro of Wilmington.
Dol, lie taking brief rest from his official
cares at the hotel Warwick at Atlantic
City.
p. Blair Pie left at the Newark Ledger
office Tuesday bunch of oats which
measured feet9 lncnes. This ls buuo h
pulled flom his field near town. Who has
largerH
Fish Warden Wise of Burlington, N. j.,
has begun war on German carp with the
purpose Of exterminating them from the
waters OF The streams III that vicinity.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-07-27

The white sailed fishing smack Sarah
lay to off the Delaware fishing banks yes
terday afternoon. step oil the deck
broke the silence. and as the captain of
the craft turned he saw Albert Brown.
aged 81 years, one of the crew, he was
standing at the top OF the companion way
with the glittering blade Of q razor raised
TO his throat lie shouted and at the
same time sprang forward at the would.
be suicide.
STARTLED by the cry. Brown paused. and
before he could again raise the sharp
blade to his neck the captain had him by
the shoulder, and a struggle ensued. The
two men grappled aud the keen blade fell
to the deck.
Both reached to pick 1t up. but Brown
was the more agile. and again grasping
the razor In his hand he turned upon his
would.be savior and slashed wickedly at
him. The crew had by this time torsaken
their lines, and gathered about the COM
batants
They fell upon Brown as he attacked
the captain. and In a few minutes had him
HubdAed and In arms.
lie was sent TO PhiladeIdhia and placed
In prison.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-07-27
FIJI FIFTH I'll EDITION,
OBEY DISCHARGED.
Had Suffered Sufficient Already
For the Ohense.
THEY JUMPED ON The OFFICER.
Host OF Witnesses Testify In tho Municipal
Court This uorninE-O Doy at
Liberty To-day.

In the O'Dev case the first witness OK.
amined was William Payton. He deposed
that he did not know the prisoner. All no
knew about the case was that he saw the
officer pass by with the prisoner. Near
Lobdell's works they had little tussle
and the officer struck him with his billy.
He has boon driver for tho Pusey aud
Jones Company for 10 years.
John Gillespie testified he was present
on tho occasion. Ont hat day man named
Cloud struck him and he struck Cloud and
officer Aiken Just then arrived and placed
him under arrest. Obey camo up and
saw him interfere with Aiken. Aiken
struck him, knocked him down and put
the nippers on him. He had no CONVERSE
ton with any one since last Wednesday.
After he was under arrest obey struck
at Aiken and he was arrested. Another
man interfered with Aiken at the time.
James KIRK deposed that he was al the
wharf that Sunday. He cav Cloud and
Aiken strike Obey four times but did not
SEQ Obey strike Aiken.
Jonas Heck saw the officer strike o Dey
while he had hold Of the woman. He
did not sec Obey etrke the officer. He
could not hear whether obey cursed the
officer.
Robert Cloud deposed that he had the
row with Gillespie He cav Aiken strike
Obey. He did not know WHISTLER Obey
struck the officer or not.
hall q square away from the sceno of the
row. He saw sonie OF the men strike
Aiken.
William Stafford deposed that he was
on the bridge that day. He told Aiken
about the gang Of men who had wo-
man 10 their COMPANY and were acting
very disorderly.
He saw Obey hit Aiken and arrested
him. Ratton was pulling the officer's
coat. Aiken had the woman under arrest
and the three men were talking to him.
He pushed Obey away. He then came
back and struck Aiken In the neck.
Augustus ROLLER know but little ebout
the affair
Michael Cannon was going up Front
street and saw Gillespie. Cloud and obey
in row. The woman wac with them. lie
saw Gillespie and Obey close In on the
officer.
August Fulmer cav the row on Front
street. Did not see Aiken struck.
The court believed IL would be doing q
greut injustice to make this man serve
such term.
The court thought the punishment al.
ready received was sufficient. He was Or
dered to be released to-day at noon.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-07-27
Affairs at the DI,mond s,n,e Mill.

There Is no change in the condition OF
affairs at the Diamond State Iron Com.
pany and unless the increase of 80 centa
per ton la granted the puddlers will not
return to work tomorrow night. Inst
night there seemed to be a growing sen.
tlment against the proposed strike. 1t
wac said that the men were about equally
divided on the question OF etrlkinG and
that no decision could be reached.
The men who are opposed to the strike
are OF that mind. because thsy have been
assured by the company that the mills
have been run at a loss for sometime and
that the company itself would be benefit.
ed IL the men were to strike md tie
works could be shut dywn. In addition
to this the men are opposed to the pro-
posed strike because they believe thbt
nothing could be gained by 1t and the
men would ba compelled to give In soon.
er or later. This Is how the matter stands
at present and no ono can tell how 1t will
end.
Upon inquiry at the office OF the Ola.
mond State Iron Company this afternoon
as TO whether or not the puddlers would
leave the mill to night as threatened.
nothing satisfactory could be learned.
Tbs members OF the firm would not talk.
The men, IL is thought, will leave the mill,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-07-27

Smith will have a sale of cows on the
Passmore farm. on Monday. the 9th OF
August, and Merrick will have sale on
the same day ut Adams station. AS COWS
are III demand there may be- a sufficient
number of buyers to satisfy both parties
but rs rule 1t Is not good policy to dl.
Vide the purchasers likely to attend. Our
friend Stldhani has been engaged to call
the sBle for Mr.. Smith, while Mr.. Robin
sou VIII Oificinte for MIR. Merrlck. The
cows To be sold we suppose are equal In
quality and therefore there will be little
rivalry between the auctoneers to obtain
the highest price, but yet there may be
good bargains In store for all.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-07-27

The average man who doesn't go to
sleep In the barbers chair or who is dis.
inclined to enter into conversation with
a lvquaGjous barber, has an opportunity
OF studying business signs and adver.
tlsements while he ID having ha face op.
Grated upon.
During the past week In many OF the
leading barber. shops about town men
have been at work mailing strlps along
the ceiling directly over the chairs, and in
them have been inserted advertising cards
similar to those used In street cars. AZ
man lies stretched out In the chair these
eigns will stare him In the face. and he
can't very well help looking at them. IN
lees he Ia very sleepy or the barber Is very
laxative.
1t might be good scheme for tho COM
pnny which oontrols this novel form of
Advertising to supply muzzlo for each
barber IN the shop where the advertising
10 placed.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-07-27

Rev. J. D. c. llama is becoming noted
as rapid bicycle rider. On Friday after.
neon 1t WAS just thirty minutes after ieav.
ing his tent at Brandywine Summit. when
no struck the Market street bridge over
tue BranGywne. His speed was aeeeler.
ated by arrange rider who at various
tlmes passed him on the road only to DO
overhaC!ed and passed In turn and tha
two struck the bridge together. 1t is
needless to say that they cdme down the
pike like cyclone, going ut the rate OF
nearly mile in three minutes. almost as
fast as the iieeteSt trotters OF the day, and
there are few ponies that could have kept
such pace for the distance of nearly nlne
miles. We should be pleased to hear from
the party who cuu make better tlme.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-07-27

There was a emash-up on the causeway
last night which resulted seriously to
the reckless driver OF team. The man
was racing with another team and was
driving on the left side OF tho road. and
when opposite the Rodgers farm cUilided
with one of William Q. MARITIME teams,
which was being driven by man named
Williams. Both drivers were thrown out
and the carriage belonging to the un-
known man was dem oltshed. AIR. Mar
tins carriage had one OF the rear wheels
smashed.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-07-27

Tho first case Of the Allcorn- Ball trou.
Bile at Midtown occurred q quarter OF q
mile above Midtown on Saturday evans
ing last. Mir, John Hall committed an as
sault on Lizzie b. Allcorn by catching
hold oil her and shaking her for the pur.
pose OF getting satisfaction out OF the
child. who had let the COW out. They
were held under bonds for their APPEAR
ance at court. They were held under
bonds for comniMtlng an assault on Chas.
Alieorn. The case on Tuesday morning
before Justice OF the Peace Dean at New.
ark against Bali for threatening bodily
harm was dismissed.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-07-27

Tom Shar,ey, champion OF tho Amerl-
can Navy. knocked out Billy SIN ltl of
Australia In seven rounds. on Friday
night
Kid Lavtnge and JIMMY Handler have
hsnn matched to fight twonty rounds ut
Brooklyn ON August 36.
.llinm Barry ls matched to fight Billy
PiImmer at los pounds.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-07-27
LIGHT AND SHADE.

When smiles my love. the skies are clear.
And winter Joys with blossoming.
Adieu to doubt and ltnAwing fear.
When smiles my love, the skies are clear,
The voice OF summer ILLS the year,
And whitened fields are rich with spring.
When smiles my love- the skies are clear,
And winter Joys with blossoming.
when frowns my love, the skies nre dfeaT,
And all the world is yelled and sad.
Wood haunts that joyed are reft Of cheer.
When frowns my love, the skies are drear,
The darkoned sun looms dull and sore,
Der Swallowed hills that once were glad.
When frowns my love, the skies nro drear,
And all the world is yelled and sad.
w. Il. Chandlee in Washington Star.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-07-27

Some OF tho reporters have their sum.
mer residences at New Castle and In or
der to show it's appreciation OF their ras-
cality the Wilmington Fishing Cub will
stop at New Castle tomorrow night and
present the scrlbes with black boss Opera
ter Kane says such Is the Idea at present.
The club goes out on It's trip this sven.
Ing and 1t Is safe to say joilier crowd
never threw a line across the side OF q
steering.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-07-27

The Chester Times says: William Whit.
taker, OF Wilmington. must be an easy
man for his wife to get along with. Whit
taker has 'baen annoyed by the midnight
bowling of neighbor's dog for thirteen
years. ana yet William never com planned.
A few days ago however, William thought
the thing was getting monotonous. aud
SO he mentioned 1t to the police for the
first time. Wonder whether William docs
not think that he has been rather hasty.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-07-27
LOCAL QUOTATIONS.


There is dew in one flower and not
in another because one opens its cup
and takes it in, while the other closes
itself and the drops run OFF. So God
rains goodness and mercy as wide as the
dew, and if we lack them it is because
We will not open our hearts to receive
them. Reformed Church Messenger.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-07-27

Some rogues Visited the hennery OF Mr..
LOWS Potts, nsar Centreville. laet Thurs
day evening. and carried of some twenty
five chickens aud tlIree or four hens. The
depi edator must be heartless scoundrei,
and no should be arrested and punished.
Some three mocths ago the same party,
II is supposed. carried off some thirty
ducks. When farmers wives are thus de.
spoiled of their poultry the shot gun
sh ould he brought into use MIR. Potts
has got his gun londed and 1t Will not be
well Tor the rogu should he get his eyes
,tn.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-07-27

hundred met at Aiuscow's restaurant thts
morning, In order to settle the claims
against the hundred. Mr. Hicks says they
haFo the money in bunk, and the way to
make good times is for every party TO pay
his debts. The commissioners will there
fore set tho example, and ask everybody
to follow 1t. We hope each and all will
step up to the Captains office and settle
their bills. There are few hundreds In the
county equally as fortunate as Chrlstiana
but we hope that others may lind them
solves able to pay all bills as they MIXTURE.
IL Is money that makes tho mare go.n
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-07-27

VIM. n. Lank and his bride. nee Coming,
having returned from their trip to Attain
tic City. were serenaded last evening at
their home, No. 90l Clayton st, by mum.
Der Of their friends who .elt an interest In
their welfare. They were treated to re-
fieshmente, and had jolly good time.
The occasion is an event of a lifetime and
1t is we'll to make 1t memorable. We hope
they may oboy the Scriptural injunction,
and their days will be crowned with
health and prOsperity.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-07-27

Bees took possession of the drug stora
OF Phiip H. Wood. Oh Market street, yes
terday afternoon. There were few PEG
pie In the store at the time. but the bees
soon had the place to themselves. Pro-
prietor Wood was ratified for while but
finally planned to moke the bees out with
sulphur fumes and this was done until
the bees were atupetied or dead. half
peck of the dead ices were swept out last
night
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-07-27

"Mlkado," that popular opera. was given
at Union Park last evening, before an m
mense audience, by the Robinson Opera
Company, In grand style. 1t will be given
az iu this evening aud Wednesday even
Ing. The famous Castilllau Iroubadours
will be given tomorrow afternoon. 10
morrow evening ltobinson Comic Opera
Company. Admission, 10 cents to NOR
row,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-07-27

Two weeks ago to-day nine Whining
tonians met at Oban. on the west coast of
Scotland, and enjoyed a ride through the
surrounding country In coach. The
meeting was not arranged. They were
Rev. A. 4. Bowser. Dlre. Bowser, the
Musters Bowser. Misc Hallaok. Miss
Speakman. Miss Slsson and the Misses
HeHes.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-07-27

Quite difference. Tomatoessold from
20 to % cents half peck In the upper
part OF King street market this morning,
Willie they could be purchased at Third
AID King streets for Sto 10 cents half
OF u peck. The prices differ according
to those who make thatr own prlcDs for
their produce.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-07-27

Fire. Brethren, YOu Cannot Shoot AmI-s.
Tho Conference Herald says: "Wilmlng-
ton city preaohars have come out. armed
with gospel truth, against the uncircum-
cised Phillstine. tho state liquor trade aud
its association.
Fire brethren, you cannot shoot amies,
unless your voice and ballot be aim cd to
elect any who misrepresents you 10 coun.
oil Or legislature"
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-07-27
Gard,

WILMINGToN, July %, 1896
To WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN: Heailng there
are great many people talking about
the go McConly and l had and saying l
was big stiff aud was no good. to show
tho people l am some good | will light
amy man in this State. Some OF the south
sido lighters preferred. l remain yours
JoE BLOWN
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-07-27

At O'Clock to-day over 200 admirers of
the Columbia Athletic base ball club of
New Castle arrived In this city. At 80
O'Clock special train arrived with over
800 more The Indies were wei! repre-.
scented In the crowd and all wore the col.
ore OF the club red and orange.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-07-27
DEATHS,

PRETTYMAS-on July 25th. 1884, Mary A.
beloved wife of Harvey Prettymhn In her
Goth year.
Ielat yes and friends are iavited 10 att end
baud No IIOl Iirundywiue street. on sunday
afternoon July 18th, 1885. SERVICES AT the
house at = o'clock. lntelment al LombRrdy
Cemetery.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-07-27

Robert c. Fralm has notified Register o.
Wills CooCh that be will take out letters oil
administration on the estate OF tho late
John T. Walker. Mr.. Fraim will appear
Lefore the register for that purpose on
Monday.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-07-27

neLand. who told Judge Ball in Mum.
elpal Court this morning that he was no
vngrant. as he had visible means of sup
port, refused to pay his line and went To
jail, lie said he wanted to go to the
peach county and he would save the car
faro To Now CastIe.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-07-27

The Security Trust and safe DeposIt
Company trustees of the estate OF Joshua
Stroud. this morning sold out OF Orphans
Court q property on Poplar street be.
tween Setond und Third street, to Hen.
ry E.Dure for !,0l0 and property at Seq
aud Orange streets to MIR. Dure for
S255, b. A property on Second street be-
tween Shpley and Orange street was
withdrawn owing to lack OF bidders
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-07-27

Tho Salvation Army will hold snaoaI
services at their hall Fifth and. Walnut
streets. to-day at and $ D, M, Adjutant
Hunter OF Baltimore will conduct than.
All are cordially invited to attend.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-07-27

Tie scores of baee ball games as played
daily will be found OIL the bulletin board
at the Office of the DAILY REPUBLICAN after
| 9 o'clock.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-07-27
QUOTATIONS.
Reported by
HEAI.D s. COMPANY.
s.v.ntb md Mari.at Stra,

Seventh and Market Streets.
Investment and securities yielding
from to per cent
orders for the purchase and sale of
stocks and Bondson Commission axecut-
cd at all the stouh eYchanges
Private telegraph wirea to New YORK.
Philadelphia. Boston aud Chicago.
Foreign Drafts and Letters Of Credit u
sued.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-07-27

The Bowery Fishl ng Club OF this city
will leave 10 night for days fishing be.
low Pennevllle. The crow is as follows:
Captain. o. J. Reed; 1st mate J. i. Iiahu;
deck hand W. b, Hadey; bait cutter Geo.
Lyon; mess boy Amos lahn, Jr.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-07-27

Henry W. Snow. of Merchantville, who
few days ago brought suit against Dav-
i'd Is Hnllingor, Camden real estate
broker, tor $50. 600 damages for alternating
the affection of his wife, has engaged
counsel 10 prepare papera for II divorce
suit.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-07-27

James f. Wood & Co. are liking up SOW
ernl large firms in tho way OF galvanized
IRON, sheet iron, copper and tin work. The
prospects are for q general inCreass OF
orders for all kinds OF work In their line.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-07-27
DETEoTIyE nrcyEy.


nue. is not ION the niap''-Cut on by All
Departments
Detective McVey to-day is asking
where am l at2' The trouble 10 that the
Street and Sewer department SAYS his
house Is not In the city and the Health
Department takes the same stand. Tho
genial wearer OF the State star has been
living for years on Parrish avenue, be.
tween Second and Third. aud Jefferson
and Madison.
There has come a hole In the street and
after IL filled up with water u green SCUM
gathered and a beautiful perfume IL given
away. The detective visited the Board OF
Health but that body has nothing to do
with Parish avenue.
The Street and Sewer Department has
nothing to do with the hole, the letter
carriers leave his mail at the CITY hall.
The detective now will have to move to
town. They don't want him at Now
Castle.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-07-27

William Fl. Eccles, David 4. Hlggins,
John W. Lewis. Widows pensions secnr.
ed. reduced and dropped pensions restor-
ed In short time.