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Evening journal., 1895-07-10
IS NON HOMELESS AND ALONE.

An old marshman Severely Burned in
Trying TO Save His Hut Home From the
Flames.
An aged and decrspit white man,
known TO tho residents Of South VIII
mington as Lswle Mann, lives on the
marsh beyond the railroad How be
obtains q living has always remained a
mystery, though he bas lived on the
marah for years in little hut al by
himself
This morning men going to work
noticed smoke Ia that direction and upon
investigating found that hrs had de
stroye6 the old mans cabin and that he
himself had been severely burned about
the head and shoulders in trying TO
extinguish the flames He hsd been
working since o'clock to save his home
bat TO no avail.
The Liberty Fire Engine Company
hually went to the scene and in few
minutes reduced the smoking heap to
cold, wet ashes and dripping p!anks.
The old nan is homeless but will NO.
suffer as anything would be equal to the
style ia which he lived.
Evening journal., 1895-07-10
WON WITH RIDICULOUS EASE.

Cornell Lost to the Trinity Crew This
Morning BY Eight Boat Lengths.
Great Multitudes Of Spectators.
HENLEY oN-THAMEs. July 10.-Cor-
nell was defeated by Trinity Crew by
eight boat lengths
There was refreshing breeze all along
the river. The entire length Of the
regatta course was lined with craft OF
every description, and crowds OF persons
gathered on the Berks and Oxfordshire
banks Of the river long before there was
any sign Of activity among the managers,
committee or crews taking part in the
event OF the day.
The enclosed grand stand on the Berks
side Of the finish was packed with
beautifully dressed women and their
escorts, and every accessible point along
the course on both sides was iammed
With enthusiastic sghtseers Last year
the attendance was enormous, but to-
days crowds eclipssd all previous
gatherings.
Houseboats were more numerous than
ever, and the demand for them was SO
great that the most exorbibant prices
charged for their rental we're paid with.
out grumbling The Cornell crew was
the centre Of interest, and the Argonaut
Rowing Clubs four, Of Toronto, at
tracled full share OF attention
Evening journal., 1895-07-10
SEWER CONTRACT TO BE- LET
Next Tuesday Night. which VIII Cost
About $50, 900 Complaints by the Board
of Health.

Next Tuesday Night. which VIII Cost
About s50, 900 Complaints by the Board
of Health.
at last nights meeting Of the Street
and Sewer Department. Secretary
Colquhoun Of the Board Of Health, com.
plsined Of the existence Of nuisance In
the alley bounded by Ninth, Taylor.
Pine and Kirkwood streets, and recon-
mended that sewer be built The
matter was referred to Engineer Hatton.
Complaint was also made OF nuisance
on Sixteenth street between King and
French. II was held over
W. Q Tindall WAS granted permission
20 set curb and j. ". Torbert permis-
sion to tap sewer.
The residents OF Harrison street
petitioned the board that that street be-
tween Eighth and Tenth be paved with
either FIRE brick or Telford. No action
was taken.
The board decided to pave the side
walk from the Water Witch engine house
10 Scott street.
City Engineer Wilson reported that the
amount OF excavation necessary 10 bring
Linden street between Franklin and
Broome streets TO grade would be 4 75C
cubic yards.
City Auditor Billsny, in a communica,
tion. recommended the refundinR Of Az
tax paid by the Postal Telegraph Com
pany, FOR poles because wires OF the CITY
had been strung on them. The board.
however, did not act on the recommsnda
tion but will find ont how many Of the
city's poles are being used by the tele-
graph company.
letter was receiv we'd from the North
side Improvement Company asking that
the city engineer set the grades on
Eighteenth and Twentieth streets 50
that the company might determine
grades for the boulevard The engineer
WAS instructed co make any changes Al
the suggestion OF the company.
Peter J. Ford offered to deed the bsd
OF Greenhill avenue from Front to Sixth
streets TO the department, but the offer
WAS not accepted.
A petition was received requesting the
curbing OF the north side of Sixth street
between Broome and Franklin Not
having enough slgneTs the petition was
returned to the petitioners.
Permission WAS refused q Worcester
Mass, man TO establish lunch wagon
on the streets at night.
The weekly payroll amounting e
$o4S 90 was ordered paid The city
treasurer reported balance In bank to be
for current expenses. 81. 140 90; street
improvement. 81 0S4 S4; Gilpin avenue
tree fund, 1882 A; special fund, $50. .494
81. The sscretsry's 3 collections amounted
to $4O3 y, and the city engineers, &52
Tne contracts for building sewers il
the city will be let next Tuesday even.
ing. They will embrace an expendltur,
Of about $50 600. Bidders from varioul
parts Of the country are expected to b.
| nreepnt
Evening journal., 1895-07-10
Dsnse Fog at Ocean city.

OCEAN CITY, Nd, July 1O-The
heaviest fog that has been known Of
Ocean City for six years had been hang
ing over the beach for two days until
noon yesterday, when, much to the
relief Of every one, 1t lifted So dense
WAS the fog that one WAS unable TO see
more than half the way across the
beach. 1t resemblsd smoke or
steam, but when 1t came Ia contact
with dark clothes It would lodge
on them and present very much
the appearance OF a frost. IL WAS not
long after the fog came on before those
whom We had previously been accus-
toned to see In duck trousers or in
chiiIons now made their appearance in
heavy dark suits or in Winter cloth
The afternoon, however, proved so
beautiful and clear that the people
seemed to give vent TO their pent- up
feelings and 10 shake off their drowsi.
ness by taking recreation on the bay.
Evening journal., 1895-07-10
PATRICK'S WHISEERS II
AM,

He Falls BY His Old Enemy and WIN
Board With the sherlR-A Collector in
TroubIe-other Municipal Court Gases.
Patrick o'Brian, he of the luxuriant
galways and the extensive thirst, was
victim in Municipal Oonrt this morning.
Officer Kelleher found him very drunk at
Third and Shipley streets and gathered
him into the fold He was sent to New
Oastle-by the-Delaware for ths balance
of harvest time.
Annie Williams. colorsd damsel, was
arrested on French between Ninth and
Tenth streets by Officer Welsh for being
drunk She was taxed 81 and costs.
For the past three years Bala Bux
baum has been salesman for Samuel
Slesinger, the installm snt man. Last
wesk his employer discovered that he
had collected money and hadn't turned
1t over. He discharged him and later
had him arrested II was shown that
Bala had collected 81 from Lewis
Horwitz and had made no return
Slesinger said his losses had
amounted to about 500 in three years
Bala was held In $500 bail for the upper
court.
Evening journal., 1895-07-10
cAPTAIN TAYLoR IN cHARaE.

The New Master OF the NJ. g. M. ship
Howard WIN Superintend Fitting Her
Up.
Captain John Taylor, Of the Merchant
and Miners Steamship Transportation
Company arrived here from Baltimore to
superintend the fitting out Of the new
steamer Howard of the NJ & n. line.
recently built here by the Harlan and
Hollingsworth Company. The Howard
will be al ready to leave this city BY the
first week in August
Captain William Bond, who has been
acting master Of the Merchant and
Miners steamer William Crane, was
yesterday transferred, upon the arrival
Of that vessel at Baltimore from Savan
nah, TO the Essex, Of which he became
permanent master by promotion Of Cap
tain Taylor to the Howard Chief
Officer Diggs. Of the Crane, will command
that vessel until her permanent master
Is Rppointed
Evening journal., 1895-07-10
COOL SPRING PARK.

Special Ohieers Will Make This Brsathi Ing
Piacs Safe for Women aud Children.
Suggestions Relative to Fire Plugs
The Board of Water Commissio ners
met yesterday afternoon and listened to
numerous complaints relative to the
growing custom OF rOughs who congre.
gate In gool Spring Park on Sunday
nights aud after taking possession Of
benches along the main walks pass
remarks on aud insult women who pass
them without escorts
1t was decided 10 have three Of the
commissioners employees sworn IN sc
special officers, vino will have power to
arrest anyone who fails to conduct him
self properly. The commissioners are
determined to make this DARK a safe place
for women and children to visit aud il
would be s Hsfe plan for these violators
Of law aud deceney to paste this warn
ing Ia their hats
communication from the Water
Witch Company was read It suggests
that new plugs be placed at Glpin
avenue and Adams, Gilpin avenue and
Jackson, Gilpin avenue aud Rodney
aud VanBnfen and Eighth streets.
Also that new plugs be put in
place OF the old ones now in use The
matter WAS referred to Chief Engineer
Bond
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aud Of this haven't seen a cent. / WAS
employed by the p w. & railroad
when theee cases commenced, but since
then have lost my lob and all through
this
Question by the Rsporter-"hre you
Of age?'
Answer-"No. am not 10 ysars of
age yet. "
Qlestion-"Why was not Alice De-
coma, the woman In whose house the
Hill girl was an inmate arrested2"
Answer-"That 10 mystery to me
They had the dead wood on her and her
card WAS among those BANDED over at
the time the warrants were sworn out
don't know why she wac not included
| Howard cnnld probably tell
Questlon-'lt was sworn on the stand
In The Howard case that he WAS never
out Of your sight while In these houses
Is that so2'
Answer -'It was not. There were
times when he was up stairs with some
Of the inmates when we were not
together.
Question: what 10 your reason fsx
being dissAtished now and thus spuak-
ing 2"
Answer; "At the time met Howard /
had good reputation among business
men. Since then have been assailed BY
the papers aud called q spy and inform0r
| and have lost my standing / was not q
voluntary spy and had l known what
| Howard wanted of me / wouldn't have
/ done IL. intend 10 make Wilmington
my home and don't want TO have any
/ such character When found out what
| VAS In for couldn't help myself Now
/ they give me the cold shoulder and leave
me TO bear the brunt OF the burden
myself. Those are my reasons / have
been the loser and want to make myself
right, so far as can, in the eyes Of the
public"
Qaestion-"W the charge made
against Howard true one, regarding the
Hill girl 2"
Answer-'T don't know. / do not
think he was guilty OF that, however,
although do not know positively. That
Is All am going to say now, but | may
have more TO say later.
Yesterday afternoon conference was
held In the Office Of William I. Prickett,
counsel for the Law and Order Lsague,
bet Ween Rsvs. Drs. Watt aud Howard
| and Ella Lee. Just what occurred at
that meeting Is not definitely known. bat
according TO her story Rev. Dr. Watt
delivered very drastic lecture to his
associate In the parkhurst movement, In
which he called him to account for bis
retirement from the crusade, at thi.
particular time,
In reply DR. Howard said that tn,
object of the crusade had bsen attained
In that the business OF Illegal liquoi
selling proceeded against had beer
broken up and the public aroused to th'
fact that such things existed In thl
city He saw no reason why furthe
continuance on his part WAS necessary
but expressed himself as ready to d.
anything for the cause OF public reform
The woman was asked TO sl9u
contract by Dr. Watt, binding herself &
certain conditions. She declined Sc d
go however, merely sta ling that she ha
given up the business and did not inten
to resume IL.
Evening journal., 1895-07-10
TIE BAPTIST BOYS IN BLUE.

Enjoying Themselves at Camp Allen on
Gordon HeiRhts-To-day Notabis oao.
Camp Breahs Saturday.
The boys at Camp Allen on Gordon
Heights had their photos rAphs taken
yesterday. General Allen went to Phila-
deipbia early Ia the day and on bis
return each ofthe brave soldiers had an
ample supply OF confectionery. To-day
WAS set apart as ladies' day and every
train and boat from Philadelphia carried
loads Of 'viaitors while very many
WIlmingtonisns spent part OF the day at
camp This afternoon tho general 3
stan and Company a will cross bats.
The trolley cars are doing land flee
business this week and every afternoon
the junior boys In blue avail themselves
OF an opportunity to view the city. Camp
will break at noon Saturday
Evening journal., 1895-07-10
Along the Lower Uhrlstlane.

Workmen are actively engaged at the
Pusey and Jones Oompany's whsrves
this afternoon ia making some important
repairs TO the tug Fidgst's stern
Third street bridge has been Of since
10 o'clock last night while repairs are
being made and the ferry boats were kept
busy carrying market people and shop
pers across to South Wilmington to-day.
New Jersey truck boats are carrying
large quantities of truck from that
fertile region to tbs busy market place
st Church street wharf
Evening journal., 1895-07-10
Yonnc Inerarn b nend.

Clarence Ingram. 16 years old, son Of
Mrs. William B. Prettyman, formerly Of
this city, but late Of Dover died in
Brooklyn early yesterday morning He
had been an invalid since childhood, the
result of an injury. The body will pass
through this city to. morrow on its way
60 Dover for interment Deceased is a
cousin Of Secretary J.. Harvey Wiley, Of
the Street and Sewer Department
Evening journal., 1895-07-10
BungIe IN Red Mems HAN.

Oonclave No. p. Ancient Order Of
Adhesive Mogullisns, held grand
bungle ia Red Mems Hall last night
world After the routine business had
been mangled the conolave busted and
proceeded to the banquet room and
mastiested a lunch suitable only for
Mogullisns, hard tack and skinned milk
Evening journal., 1895-07-10
Phmaix Trlp to Reading,

The Pho lix Fire Company has elected
the following officers for the trip to
Reading: Chief marshal, j. J. Patterson
company marshal, John McCrsc Ken
assistant company marshal, J Fl Man
love. Meetings will be held every
Tuesday to make further arrangements
for the trim
Evening journal., 1895-07-10
SUING FOR INFRINGEMENT or PATENT
Case where a Wilmington Machinist is
Charged with Making Hydraulic Jacks
without Consent

WAthuuA GouhonN.
A bill In equity was filed In the United
States Circuit Court Of this district, this
morning Ia the suit Of John r. Detmar,
Of New York, as executor OF the estate
Of Richard Dudgeon vs. A. l. Henderer.
OF this city.
The bill charges that Henderer who is
the proprietor OF a machine shop at
Maryland avenue and Beach street has
made, used and sold large numbers Of
hydraulic jacks infringing on let
ters patent No. 10s65 without
license or permission from the complain
ant The prayer is for preliminary in
Iurction pending suit, q perpetual
injunction to follow, an accounting and
damages to the extent Of So. 600
Messrs Wetmere and Jenner, Of
New York, represent the complainant.
The hearing on the preliminary ipiunc-
ton has been set down for July 10
Evening journal., 1895-07-10
Rnn orar nY a nnnrr.

Shortly after 2 o'clock last evening
Carrie Shields. ooloIed. was run ovsr BY
a buggy driven By parties unknown, on
the causeway. The wheels passed over
her stomach, ipjaring her severely but
not seriously. Carrie Is but 10 years of
age and lives in Bush's row.
Evening journal., 1895-07-10
CITY NEWS IN BRIEF.

The directors Of the Wilmington City
Railway Company were reelected yesterday
Afternoon, and, IN tnrn. reelected Preston
Lea, p csident; Willard salisbury. vice pres
ident, and William $. Heger, secretary and
general manager.
The real estate of Bridget Donneliy was
sold at the Court House this afternoon by
jehn Is. Bradford, administrator.
Register Of Wills CoOch has granted
letters testamentary upon the estate OF Mi
liam II Griffin 10 Thomas J. Lawson.
Evening journal., 1895-07-10
on ON die RollInr Dean.

Z. R. Cochran, Jr., and Clarence R.
Clayton will leave town for Lewes on
Friday or Saturday. There they will
beard the pilot boat Howard and 60 out
on a cruise AS five pilots will 60 out on
the boat the trip may DO an extended
n1a
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nusINEss oppnRrnNrrrrs

ID vestments in speculation I'm grain than in
any other way by our careful conservative,
systematic plan. The safest method Of specu-
lation 10 insure big profits with least possible
risk. We send free our Daily Market Letter
with best information when to buy, and Man.
ual on Successful Speculation. Highest Refer
ences. Thomas a Co., $50 Rialto Bldg. Chicago
Evening journal., 1895-07-10
TIrst pelanare RegIInent RennIon.

A meeting Of the survivors Of the
First Delaware Regiment has been called
for next Wednesday evening, in Dupont
Post rooms, when a decision will be
reached relative to the annual reunion
NJ B. Glst Is president of the bssocia-
ton
Evening journal., 1895-07-10
wanted-Taf,rmatIon efa aim

Secretary of the State Board of Health
X B Frazer Is on a still hunt for the bill
regulating tSs disinterment ana removal
Of cssd bediss froIs cemeteries, which
paasad both houses Of the General Assem-
bly, at the last session and which Is
missing.
Evening journal., 1895-07-10

The young ladies' Of st. Pauis Church
Fourth and Jackson streets, will take an
excursion on the Republic. Thursday
July II. st. PEufschoir will accompany
them aud pleasant time Is anticipated.
The Brownson Library VIII have charge
Of the excursion.
Evening journal., 1895-07-10
BOARD AND ROOMS.

DOOM FOR RENT ON FIRST FLOOR.
IL suitable for doctor or dentist, also table
boarder taken Apply 6is King street.
LIRSr-CLASS BOARD AT REASON
II able rates. Board by the day, week or
meal. single furnished rooms Sl.60 per week.
WESTERN HOTEL, Fourth and Orange Sts.
Evening journal., 1895-07-10
Permanent single Tax headquarters.

The Single Tax people have rented
two rooms in the McVey Building and
will establish permanent headquarters
there, with a secretary in charge At
present the crusade is confined to New
Castle county, but the movement in
Kent and Sussex counties will be in force
q month from now.
Evening journal., 1895-07-10
ReaI E.tate rransfer Fnea.

Transfer Of the property at Lobdell
and Claymont streets from John Taggart
to the johnson Forge Co., was filed to
dAv
Evening journal., 1895-07-10

Another car load Of fue Picture Mould
ing Just received at Yerger's Art Room
II East Third street.
Evening journal., 1895-07-10
First Snowflake of the Season.

The British steamship Snor fl AXE from
London arrived at Marcus Hook this
morning In ballast. She will lead with
oil
Evening journal., 1895-07-10
FOE sALR.

lTOR sALE-A BRAND NEW WOMAN's
IT BICYCLE with pneumatic tires. Can be
seen At the Evening journal Office.
Evening journal., 1895-07-10
The weather.

In the Middle States and New England,
clear, cooler and less eultry weather ana
fresh northwesterly to westerly winds Will
prevail, followed in this section of slowly
rising temperature; and possibly preceded by
the rain on the New England COASTS In the
morning. On Thursday. in both of these
sections. fair, warmer weather win prevail,
with fresh to light westerly and southW esterly
winds, and on Friday fair, warmer and more
sultry weather, followed by local rains.
New York Herald Weather Forecasts -
The "coOl waven reported yesterday In the
lake region will move 70 the southeastward
over this section and New England. possibly
leaving light local frosts IN is rear north OF
the lakes. Generally fair and cool weather Is
reported by the government east Of the
Mississippi, except on the New England
coasts, where heavy rains fell yesterday.
Evening journal., 1895-07-10

GcIdey Commercial College once Open
Beginning Tuesday, August 9th, daily.
Day Sessions resumed September Pad
Night Sessions begin September 30sh
Send for the fTea catalogue
Evening journal., 1895-07-10
BUSINESS CARDS.
10
s. J. TRUIrr & co.

l0i ORANGE STREET,
To have your wagon and carriages done up.
The best work; the cheapest and quickest
place IN city. We viii tell you wnat the
Job will cost you before we commence the
work Jobbing of all kinds. Satisfaction
guaranteed.
Evening journal., 1895-07-10
uINDOo

NOW ON TOUR AROUND THE WORLD.
This HirdOO lady she tells your mothers
full name before marriage, the names OF all
your family, their ages and description, name
and business of your present husband-name
of your next If you are TO have one; whether
your present sweetheart will be true TO you.
and IL he will marry. III you have no sweet-
heart she will tell you whom you viii have, his
name. business and d tie of acquaintance. II
you get one Of her Hindoo charms you will
have luck, and everything ycu undertake will
prosper with you. BE sure and get one of her
HindoO charms and have luck in this year. She
can take bad luck away from You In short
time and put goo luck 10 your homes instead.
Remember, she advertlses nothing but what
she can do, finds e lost ones and brings them
to their homes, locates hidden treasures
Young and old. who sre IN trouble or heart
broken, call at No. dlS King street, Fees so
81 o., 81 60 and $500
90 TO THE WILMINGTON PHOTO
" Company's new gallery. Finest in city,
Great reduction IA prices. 4Oi56 Market
street, above Fourth.
1 ADIEsi Chichester's English Pennyroya'
IL PILLS Diamond Brandt are the best. Safe
reliable. Take no other. Send &c, stamps, fol
particulars, "Rellef for ladies' in letter BY
return mnii. At druggists, Chichester Chemi.
cal Co., Philadelphia, Pa.
Evening journal., 1895-07-10

OTICE.-TAXPAYERs TAKE NOTICE..
~ City and school taxes for 1895.
The undersigned, receivers of taxes for the
city Of Wilmington. Will ha at No. 10 East
Sixth rect, between Market and King
streets, during the months Of July and
August, 1895, between the hours OF and II 10
the morning and from 10 9 in the afternoon.
for the purpose of receiving taxes. On all
taxes paid during July there will be a reduc-
tion Of cents on every dollar and on all
taxes paid on and after the first day of August
shall be payable without a deduction afOre-
said, and al taxes unpaid on the lst day Of
September shall be increased by the addition
of per centum On tile amount thereof.
Edmund MITCHELL, Jr.,
Receiver Of Northern district, including all
north Of sixth street.
EUGENE NJ. SAVERS,
Receiver Of Southern district, including all
south Of sixth street.
Evening journal., 1895-07-10
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Evening journal., 1895-07-10
Rad zen a. nIole oaurht.

According to the Clayton Call a tramp
named A. Mole was found des roying the
grounds and fl overs i the park at the
supsrintsndent's Office, and was captured
By Assistant Janitor s d Whaley and
conveyed to the lookup to await trial
Evening journal., 1895-07-10

Coaches attend all trains and carry guests
to and from the beach free Of charge,
Evening journal., 1895-07-10
GEWING MACHINES.

GEWlNG MACHINES,
- O'DONALD, IL East Seventh street,
leads them all in low prices.
Brand new 500 machines reduced to Sl6,
SIS and SO All makes to select from.
Singer, Wheeler t& Wilson, New Home, Do
nestle, White, Standard and all other makes.
cash, two years on installmentH. Send postal.
j.. H. O'DONALD,
No. u Esst Seventh Street.
Any machine repaired. 50 cents up.
Evening journal., 1895-07-10
aELP WANTED.

WANTED "A RE IABLH SETTLED
W colore woman as cnuk. Must be a good
bread baker. Apply to West street.
& ALESAIEN Wanted for Merchant Trade
- Good weekly pay. Samples free. No de-
liveries or collections. Side line or exclusive.
Address, Manufacturers, 5ail Market st., Phila
Evening journal., 1895-07-10
ATLANTIC CITY, N. J.

vTNHE MANSION,
sixteenth year under the same management.
Evening journal., 1895-07-10

Table and service frst-clAss.