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Evening journal., 1895-08-24
GOOD PEACHES AND GOOD PRICES.

Climax of the Shipments Has Been
Reached But the Finest Variety Is to
Come Tet.
Peaches are not as plentiful to day as
they have been on former days, but the
quality Is better. Prices remain shout
the same. Nice, sound fruit could be
secured from 60 to 80 cents basket
The shipmants to this city consisted Of
between 800 aud 1000 baskets The
demand was not so great, and this
accounts for the low prices Fourth
street had It's usual number Of farmers
with fruit grown near the city
The past week shipments reached the
climax for the season The peaches
we're Of the white variety and included
Old Mixons, Moores, few Stumps and
Christianas
Next week the Crawfords, the f1est
peach Of which Delaware boasts. will be
here full and plenty The SnoCks will
come in later Next weeks supply will
not be as heavy as this but the fruit
will be more choice
Evening journal., 1895-08-24
CLEARING AWAY INSTRUCTIONS.
River At Schooner Ledge-s225, 900 to
BE Expended.

Bids Asked For Deepening the Delaware
River At Schooner Ledge-s225, 900 to
BE Expended.
The Department Of Public Works Of
Philadelphia is advertising for bids for
the work of removing as much Of the
obstructions to navigation In the
Delaware river as can be done with the
&225. 600 appropriated by City Council
last December. and It Is expected that
dredging and blasting OF rock will
begin next month.
Two forms OF proposals are invited.
One providing that the work at Schooner
Ledge between Chester and Marcus
Hook, shall be based upon 3 removal Of
the rock and other material and deposit
ing the same at points within the pier
head line at Dock, Chestnut, Arch and
Race streets. for use In extending those
piers TO the new line. The alternate
proposal is TO be based upon the removal
OF both rock and other material from
Schoore; Ledge range and deposit 1t
within twenty five miles OF the site Of
the work, as shall be defined by the
secretary Of war.
The ordinance Of Councils provided
that an amount not to excesd $40 coo OF
the $SeO, ,UUO appropriated is to be
expended on the Sehuylkill river. between
Fifty eighth street and the rivers mouth.
This work Is to consist Of dredging
within channel 200 feet In width at
various points. SO as to obtain clear
depth Of water 22 feet below mean low
tide.
At Schooner Ledge there has been
much shoaliNg, dus chiefly to the wash
from Chester island some years ago. Large
quantities Of rock were blasted out slong
this range, but there is much yet to be
removed. Originally the depth over the
ledge at low tide was 16 feet Now II Is
"a feet over & width Of $50 feet. The
work intended Is to remove portion Of
Schooner Ledge ana deepen the channel
along that range
The excavation Is to give a clear depth
Of 20 feet At mean low tide. The
quantity OF rock TO be taken up is
estimated approximately at 2, 400 cubic
yards. and the overlaying material at
10. 900 cubic yards There Is additional
material iD the Schooner Ledge range
amounting approximately to 800 600
yards The rock excavation will be
within an area 500 feet in width by !. 500
feet In length.
Evening journal., 1895-08-24
WEST CHESTER WE'LL REPRESENTED.
Threo out OF the Haif-doze Prisoners In
Municipal Court Come From Pennsyi-
vania-Othcr Arrests.

Three Out OF the Haif-dozen Prisoners In
Municipal Court Come From Pennsyi-
vania-othcr Arrests.
There was full delegation from West
Chester In the docx OF the Municipal
Court this moraing whom Judge Ball
took his seat, tbrse of the half-dozen
prisoners being from that place They
we're all simple drunks. however, and
their fines we're OF no great magnitude
The FIRST to the bat was John O'Neill
who said that he worked In a nursery In
West Chester and was on his way thers
when he tapped keg on the coast aud II
was too much for him Sergeant Nc
Dermott found him on Second street near
King and sent him in He was taxed 81
aud costs
Michael Shea was fouod by Officer
White In n very dilapidated condition on
the railroad. He also was on his way 20
West Chester TO work In a nursery. He
got 81 aud costs
Lsander Willlams made up the trio
He had been working on farm near
West Chester and came to the city Gu a
trip. He not only tripped but fell and
Officer Edwards caught him at Twelfth
and Washington streets His fine was
81
Henry Harrison. an old soldier. and a
peddler Of sweet lavender was arrested
by Officer DiMare He was pretty shaky
when he faced the judge. which he
explained by saying that court was a
rather exeitable place anyway aud liable
to make one ahaky Judge Ball fiued
him 81 or five days, Just to give him a
chance to steady down.
Charles Riley WAS arrested by Officer
Shields with two new vests on him. They
were thought to be stolen and the case
Was continued uutil Monday to see II an
owner can not be found.
Richard Rowe was charged by
bis sister, Mrs Lizzie McElroy, with
being drunk The charge was made
mainly TO give the young man a chance
TO sober up and his hne was made 81 or
90 days.
Evening journal., 1895-08-24
BLESSING AND INSTALLATION,
Beautiful and Impressive Service at the
rsw Chapel OF 81. Raphaei's Early
This Morning.

Beautiful and Impressive Service at the
Nsw Chapel OF 81. Raphaei's Early
rhis Morning.
Early tails morning there was a beautl-
ful and Impressive service in the new
Chapel OF st. Raphael's at No. l0i1
TatnAll street. Bishop Coleman began
with a service OF benedlction Of the
chapel, which was formerly The parlor Of
dwelling house but has bean now
furnished beautifully for It's sacred uses
Folio wing this. WAS the service OF
installation Of Sister Margaret as the
mother superior Of the new community
Of all angels. Her name will now be
Mother Mary Margaret. Rev Hilbert II
p Roche, Of Metuehen, N who has
bsen appointed chaplain Of the sisterhood.
acted hs the bishops chaplain. Owing TO
their absoncs from the city there we're not
many OF the clergy present, Among
those who were there were: Rsv John
s Littell Rev. Henry d. Speakman. OF
this city, and Rev. Edward n. Eckel, Of
West Pittaton, Pa
The ser Tiees Of the morning came 10 n
conclusion With the celebration Of the
holy communion Those who we're pres.
ont left the chap,l deeply Impressed and
with the devout wish for the suosess OF
the new work
The formal opening Of st. Raphsel' q
Home has been arranged for September
% In a few days the babss Will be
transferred from the present house on
Washington street
Evening journal., 1895-08-24
NO TROUBLE TO BORROW MONEY.
Capitalists From All over the United
states Want to Lend tho CITY $50, 600.
To Award Loan Next Monday.

Capitalists From All over the United
States Want to Lend tho CITY $50. coo.
To Award Loan Next Monday.
Mall is rushing In on City Treasurer
Adams at his Office this morning AZ the
time approaches for awarding q loan to
the city Of $50 000for the park fund. to
be awarded by Sinking Fond Commits
8 onera dayley, Young and Nowland and
the Finance Committee OF City Council.
Tue proposals for loaning the city of
Wilmington this money wiilsbe oLened at
the city treasurer's offics nc 10 o'clock
noon, on Monday. aud the bids are now
piling In. There are letters containlpe
the called proposals from New York.
Boston, Cincinnati, Cleveland and Bslti-
more Local bidders are holding back
until the last moment
These proposals for the purchase Of all
or any portion Of the $50 600 loan. Issued
In bonds OF $50 or multiples thereof.
Will be received At a still livelier rate on
Monday. The bonds are being issued
by authority Of an act Of the Legislature
as approved by City Council. the proceeds
to be turned over to the Park Commits.
sloners Of the city. The cash will be
used to maintain and beautify the parks
This loan will bear interest at the
rate or four per cent per annum and the
interest will be payable semi annually
on the first days OF April and October a
each year. The loan Is rsdeema ble thus:
Series l39 April /, 1894. $40. 900 !;
Series l4O, October 1. 1924 $l00
The bidders who win on Monday must
settle for the bonds before noon next
Saturday.
Evening journal., 1895-08-24
Justlce IIor the IndIans.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 2i-Attornoy Cen
oral Harmon has instructed United States
District Attorney Clark of Wyoming to
sue out writs of haboas corpus for the
Bannock and Shoshono Indians who are
under arrest nc Evanston, Wy, for viola
tion Of the state game laws He holds
that the hunting rights of tho Indians
which were obtained by treaty with the
United States, cannot be abrogatod by the
passage of state game laws. It was for
violation Of the state laws that they were
arrested
Evening journal., 1895-08-24
NAVAL RESERVES LAST DAY.
The Soldier Sailors Leave Camp Farragat
To-day Pleased with Their Stay Along
the Delaware.

To-day Pleased with Their Stay Along
the Delaware.
Special Correspondence Evening Journal
DELAWARE CRY, Aug. "a The fog
hung heavily over the camp for few
hours yesterday, but the sun came out
and shone brightly throughout the rest
Of the day, making Camp Farragut as
bright as the days past.
The jack tars rose with the signal
gun feeling bright aud none the worse
from their hard work Of the day before
The ususl bath was enjoyed by all not
wi hstandlng the chilly air which was
blowing froln the southeast Breakfast
was served promptly at AID each jack
tar made his appearance without the
second command.
With the exception Of a coast explora
tion, under the command OF Dr. stout,
Lieutenant Louis Marie and Quarter
master Rhodes, Of the signal corps, very
little was done by the naval reserves
This expedition left during the early pert
of the morning and did not complete It's
work until late this evening The
J1rsey shore from a point opposite the
camp grounds to the mouth OF Salem
creek was inspected.
Signaling has been one Of the duties to
which has been given the strlctest at
tsation, and the knowledge OF the boys
has been advanced rapidly. The Pitts
burg tars arrived here thinking II a
punishment, but they will leave With
quits different feeling and will always
remember Camp Farragut on the Della
ware. Camp will break with the usual
naval sslutes.
Evening journal., 1895-08-24
Manta the Hat RaoI..

The person who stole hat from
Mrs. W e. Smiths tent At the camp Is
politely requested to restore It to the
rlghtful owner, and no questions III be
asked They may leave II on her porch
late ct night when every body has gone
70 bed, 50 that they will not be seen aud
no objection will be made II the trimming
substituted for the original Il taken of
The lady will be satisfied to get the bare
hat back - Dover Sentinel.
Evening journal., 1895-08-24
CRY NEWS IN BRIEF.

Shortly after ] o'clock thia mornirg a
wagon owned by Howard Eckerman broke
the front axle at F.urth and Orange streets.
-Ofioer Scott fourd BICYCLE lamp this
morning. 10 Is az the police ,tation.
On account OF the spreading Of rails near
sionisis OF this city did not arrive here until
after midnight.
Tho Christiana Window Glass Works VIII
resume on September 2.
q. H. Dewitt and II. Lamont, Jr., the
wall ers bound for Chicag0. arrived In fhlla-
delphia yesterday.
-Wilmingfon housewives viii be pleased n
learn that the New Jersey cranberry cfor
Dr0uises 10 be large and the berries or excel
lent quality.
CAPTAIN Franklin will conduct special
meeting at the Salvation Army hall tonight.
Evening journal., 1895-08-24
Northern paolfic neoolvership Case.

SEATTLE, Wash, Aug. 2f.-The feature
OF the days proceedings IN the Northern
Pacific roooiyorship case was two hours
address made by ex-Unitod States Senator
Sanders of Montana, counsel for the COM
pany. He went into the history Of VII
lard's regime, and ne made sensational
reference to mon who had been connected
with the roads management.
Evening journal., 1895-08-24
Byrne Arrested In PhiladeIphla.

In accordance with a warrant sworn
out by Chief Dolan against James Byrne,
at one time agent Of the Nsw York
Home Insurance. Company. the Philsdel
phia authorities yesterday arrested that
person on a charge Of having emb6Kz'ed
$47S from the company. and for which
amount Owen j. Hessiln was held
responsible ss surety on his bond.
The defaleatlon occurred about year
ago and Byrne then hsd. He will be
brought here for trial
Evening journal., 1895-08-24
THE UNCLE LEW CLUB HOME

THE UNCLE LEW CLUB HOME.
Had an Enjoyable Time at the Banks
But Caught Few Fish.
About 85 fishermen took the steamer
Havana Thursday night at Pigeon Point
for the fishing banks. the occasion being
the second Of the fishing trips given by
che . ncle Lew Club A most uioyable
time was had although there were few
fish caught. The first stop made by the
boat seemed the best, but the sea
spiders robbed the hooks as quickly as
they reached bottSm and move was
made to another point Tae sea was az
smooth as glsss aud although the,sun
WAS very hot there was just enough air
stirring TO make it pleasant.
The club gave three prizes, ons Of S.
In gold for the most fish one Of So 90 Ia
gold for the largest 6sh and one Of 81 ia
silver for the smallest fish The first
prize was secured by l. A. Lohsnd With
twen6y-one fish He also got the small
prize. while the prizs for the largest fish
was scoopsd By Thomas O. Hoeue II
weighed two pounds and one ounce and
WAS bass. The return home was At
o'clock
Evening journal., 1895-08-24
Mechanics win BE in tho Parade.

In ackno Hlsdging an invitation 10
participate In the great parade in Phila
delphiA on September 10. OF the Order Of
American Mechanics, several Whining
ton Councils have decided to accept and
participate OF bunch the delegations
from each Delaware csuncil and march
In parade as one company. Hystt's
Military Band will doubtless accompany
this Delaware representation. Charles
A. Fsster has been selected as marshal
and special B. & o trsin will tsks
than
Evening journal., 1895-08-24
Jokers Arouse a whole Town

WEST CHESTER, Aug "A The entire
population of West Chester was aroused
at 80 o'clock yesterday mernlng by
repeated alarms Of Ere. The depart
ment of the town turned out, and after
a long Iun, came upos The conhlgration,
which turned out to bs a huge brush
heap on a vacant lot. A reward has
been offered for the arrest Of the parties
who perpetrated the trick
Evening journal., 1895-08-24
PROPOSALS.
PROPOSALS FOR BUILDING ADD
tions to the State Hospital for the Insane

DROPOSALS FOR BUILDING ADD
i tions to the State Hospital for the Insane
at Farnhurst. Delaware
Sealed proposals viii be received at Della
ware State Hospital At farnhurst until y
O'Clock IN. Thursday. 9TH day of September.
1895, for the erection OF three buildings at
Farnhurst. as shown by the drawings and
specifications. Envelopes containing pro
posals to be end0fs d Proposals for Buildings
at Farnhurst and addressed to the Board Of
Trustees of the State Hospital. On and after
Tuesday next. 27th instant. there will be
three sets of drawings on the boards 10 be
counted from. ne set at the Builders Ex-
change, Wilmington; one set at Lewes Della
ware; and the third set At the office Of Lewis
II. Springer, supervising architect. No. 'ui
nation desired viii be given by Lewis r..
Springer.
The right is reserved to sisct any OF all
in apy bid.
Evening journal., 1895-08-24
Can YouDoItg

Have you tried itl Repeat tine following
from memory: Brainy buyers and busy
builders bent on bargains. better buy
beautiful Boulevard" building lots be-
yond the bridge. before the big bnilding
boom begins Better times are beginning
TO brighten aud bright builders will be
bound to boom building for beefsteak.
bi,cuits and butter or bog bankers for
bags OF Doodle. For plots. prices and
terus see William + Hawkins. mansger
No 7l2 Market street. WILMINGTON. Del.
Evening journal., 1895-08-24
Roturn OF CardlnaI GIbbons.

NEW YORK, Aug. 24.-Aftora 10 weeks
trip TO Europe Cardinal Gibbons the chief
prolato Of tho Catholic church in the
United States, arrived on the Cunard
liner Campania. He was given an on
thusiastic welcome He looked well. His
eyes sparkled with health, and his cheeks
were rounded out considerably.
Evening journal., 1895-08-24
70 haIsed Do aboo.

Rev L W LlJfeld pastor Of Rpworth
NJ e Church, who with Dr.. dulburd, Of
Grace, is working night aud day to
relieve the debt Of that church. has just
completed a canp-nsetlhg tour and q
calendar OF bummer engagements
through which he, with DR.. Hulburd's
untlting aid, has raised over 5000 Mr.
Layfsld will 60 right on preaching In
various pirts OF the country until Win
Tar eeta In
Evening journal., 1895-08-24
TrvIpe 40 unite on Lownd,s

The Republicans Of Ekton. who were
badly disappointed by the defeat Of their
favorite, William T. Malster, as candi-
date for governor OF Maryland, are
meeting to dav at Elkton TO make an
attempt TO mobilize forces and organize a
Lowndes campaign club Then they will
try to bring Cecil county into the Re-
publican ranks.
Evening journal., 1895-08-24
A PamphIet Of Photorraphs.

The Htles and Jones Company has
Issued pamphlet made up Of illustra-
tions from photographs Of the company's
latest designs OF machine tools. No
description or list Of prices is given. but
the pictures are interesting. The cover.
although confused in design, is brilliant
and striking.
Evening journal., 1895-08-24
snIt. Arnlnat the Trnctlnn comnnnr.

NEWARK, n. j., Aug. 24.-The docket
Of the supreme and circuit courts for the
next term contains actions for damages
aggrogating a total of over $500, 600
against the Consolidated Traction compa-
ny by persons who have been injured in
collisions or in getting on or of their cars.
Evening journal., 1895-08-24
Port Royal DrydocIs Unsatisfactory.

WAsHrNGToS, Aug. "a. The board desig-
mated to examine the drydock at Port
Royal, :. c., has reported to the navy de-
partment that the dock has not proved
satisfactory and recommending that it be
not accentna.
Evening journal., 1895-08-24
AanIn . Run to the Tarmhonae.

Again to morrow, the Wilmington
Bicycle Clubs active riders will take
run to Johnson farmhouse. two niles
above Chester and will be Joined at the
latter city by the Chester BlcJ Gle Club
The cycllsts will bathe. rest and eat at
the pictureiqne country place.
Evening journal., 1895-08-24
Lowell People now want Hspbron.

Physical Director George T. Heporon,
now Of the eastern district branch,
Brooklyn Y NJ. G. A A.. but whose home
Is In Wilmington, has been called TO
Lowell, Mass. TO take full charge there
His recommendation. 1t is said, was
endorsed by the international Y NJ @
A. convention Mr.. Hebron has had
remarkable success ia his association
work
Evening journal., 1895-08-24
Abe small Guilty of Murder.

SAVANNAH, Aug. 2l.-The trial Of Abe
Small, the negro who shot Policeman
Neve and was recently brought back from
Baltimore, resulted in a verdict Of guilty
Of murder
Evening journal., 1895-08-24
BaskstbaiI Practice.

There was an enthusiastic practice Of
basketball players in the Y M. @. A
gymnasium last evening and some very
promising candidates we're developed.
No team will be selected, however. before
October l. when all preparatory practice
will cease. Captain William Smith feels
greatly encouraged by the showing made
Last niqht
Evening journal., 1895-08-24
Run Down ~ a Carriage

While playing In the street at Eighth
aud Spruce streets. last evening Maggie
MoVey, aged years, was run over BY q
team and received severe scalp wound.
DR.. II NJ Frist dressed the cut and sue
was taken to her home A. Taylor and
Spruce streets
Evening journal., 1895-08-24
anld Re.errn nnrelr Mnlntnlnea.

WAsHNGTON, Aug. 2f-Nine hundred
and thirty-fve thousand dollars in gold
was withdrawn from tho subtreasury in
New York for export today. This reduces
the gold reserve 20 500, SEQ, 524.
Evening journal., 1895-08-24
Ier.er ProhlbItIonI.t..

NEWARK, n. j., Aug. 2i.-The Prohi-
hition party will open its state campaign
on Sept at Port Dram, when an all day
meeting will be held.
Evening journal., 1895-08-24
E1-PresIdinr Eidsr wilson Preached

Rev. John A. B. Wilson, d. d formerly
presiding elder Of the Dover district,
preached at Ocean Grove, N J last
night In the great auditorium there to
$3.50 people. Dr. Wilson's text was
from Luke iv, 81 %.
Evening journal., 1895-08-24
ARE VIRTUAL PRISONERS
Kucheng Commissioners Held
by the Chinese.
OHINEsE OONvERTs BUTOHERED.
Commander Newell Has Gone TO Consult
with Consul HIxson About the Landing
OF Marines - State Department Omcials
Inclined TO Disoredit the Report.

LONDON. Aug, ga special dispatch
from Shanghai says that tho momhers Of
the commission which recently left Foo
chow for Cheng.tu in order 20 investigate
the recent massacre Of missionaries there
are virtually prisoners, and that Com
mandor Newell of the United States cruis-
er Detroit has gone to Chengtu TO consult
with Mr.. j. G. Hixson, the United States
consal nc Foochow, who is the leading
member OF the commission, about the
landing OF marines for his protection and
for the protection of the othor members Of
the commission.
Many Chinese converts were butohored
when the American mission outside Foo
chow was attacked and the chapel and
school wrecked by an infuriatod mob
The dispatch adds that tho Chinese ofli-
oials are iuhilant at the defeat of the Of
forts of the American and British consuls
TO obtain an open inquiry into the massa-
oros. It Is also said that the delay IS Civ
ing the Chinese time TO prepare a defense
for the prisoners.
Evening journal., 1895-08-24
wheels Of tho Law Move slowly.

ALBANY, Aug. 24.-Ihe case charging
Assemblymar Eugene +. Nacheron with
bribery will not BE- tried until after elec.
tion
Evening journal., 1895-08-24

Office Seventh and King. Phone 545.
Fl T Sergeant dealer In coal and y God
csg-A large load Of wood for $1.50
s<g-Lsr1e pes coal for family uss
Evening journal., 1895-08-24

Salt Water Taffiss at Holliss, msde
from salt water direct from the ocesn n
The great appetizer 227 Market street
Evening journal., 1895-08-24
PROPOSALS.

DROPOSALs.- SEALED PROPOSALS
4 will be received by the City Council of
New CASTLE Delaware, for the repaving of
Wster street from harmony TO Delaware
streets.
Council reserves the right TO reject any or
All bids G. EDWIN ECKLES,
BY order of Council. City Clerk.
New Castle. Aug. l3. 1895.
Evening journal., 1895-08-24
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