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Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1895-07-18
FATAL fall FROM A BRIDGE.
Oscar smithson Makes a Misstep and
Plunges Into the River Below.

Oscar smithson Makes a Misstep and
Plunges Into ths River Below.
HAyRE DE GRACE, Md, July lS-The
hrst fatality for some years occurred on
the Philadelphia and Baltimore railroad
bridge here on Tuesday night at IL
o'clock. Oscar Smithson Of Liberty
Grove, Cecil county, had walked over
from Perryyile about ] / o'clock In com
pany with William McKeever. When
near the draw a train WAS seen ap-
preaching, moving eastward, and the
TWO men stepped of to plat
form at the side Of the bulge to
allow IL TO pass. As soon as il was by they
started TO resume their journey, Nc
heever hrst stepped 20 the footwey
between the rails OF the single track
which crossed the bridge. IL was very
dark and Smithson made a misstep, Oh IN
scms way lost his balance, and went
overheard into the river. The men at
the draw were attracted 10 the scene and
ropes were thrown over from the bridge
to the water, but nothing was seen or
heard Of tho drowning mau. AS soon
as It became generally known
boats h0cked to the middle Of
the liver and commenced to
SEARCH ana dfag Tor the body.
At o'clock this afternoon the body was
recovered directly under the platform
from which he fell he had bad cut Oh
the left side Of his head, which was very
much bruised and bloody. The body
was turned over to the authorities here
and Squire Slymer empansled a jury Of
inquest The inquest will be held to-
morrow morning, as William McKeever,
the man who WAS with him at the time, a
wanted as a witness and has not arrived
yet
The dead man was engaged In the
butchering business at Liberty Grove
He leaves a wife and one child.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1895-07-18

FIsHKILL, n. ~, July ts.-Elmer r..
Bondlcy of Rochester and Charles ID.
Fisher of New York, two sign painters,
were fined $50 each i'm court for painting
advertisements on "a picturesque group OF
rocks along the line OF the Now Yorl, Cen
trail road. The arrests were made at the
instance of the railroad company.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1895-07-18
Chester County Hospitals Unknow,
Friend.

WRsT CHBsTER, July s.-The Chester
county hospital managers were yesterday
notified that another legacy OF 81 600
bad been bequeathed TO the institution
but the donors name has not been made
public The board held a meeting this
afternoon and decided to use this fund In
the erection Of an additional wing to the
present building, which is entirely too
small TO meet the demands Of the county
The hospital has been crowded to It's
utmost capacity since rs opening, two
years ago.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1895-07-18

Company H, First Infantry, NJ g. d.,
held irs last drill Of The season last
evening and a spirited civil meeting
followed, After long discussion 1t WAS
decided to engage the steamer Havana
for a big excursion to the Fishing Banks
and Cape May. A committee Of arrange
ments WAS appointed, consisting Of
Sergeant Swan. chairman; Lieutensnts
Boyd ard Booth Sergeant Padbsrg and
Private Stewart. Some serious dissensiona
exist in the company but 1t Is hoped
they will all bs outs rown during the
Summer.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1895-07-18
RoxBoRouon.


The past two days have been busy ones
for excursionists. Nearly 100 members
and friends OF the NJ + Sunday school
went on the steamer Major Rsybold ID
Llndenthorpe Park. a pretty spot near
Marcus Hook, returning early in the
evening A number OF former residents
of the city, now Of Philadelphia Camden
or Chester, met the New Castle people
there and spent pleasant day at the
park. About $50 people went to Wood
land Beach yesterday.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1895-07-18
The First Blo,oIe in delaware.

Il was not Captain E. e Rogers but
Edward /. Rogers. late Of the United
States Fish Commission, but now OF this
city, who introduced the first bicycle into
this state. It was high ordinary made
10 Coventry, England, and purchased by
Europe in June, 1876 After riding the
high wheel for three years, Mr.. Rogers
sold it to Mr.. LonRstreth, captain of
the first bicycle club in Philadelphia
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1895-07-18

CRNTREvILLR, Nd. July Sat .
session of the board Of school commits
sioners scholarships at the State
Normal School were awarded Misses
Eleanor Larrimore aud Bessie Morgan, OF
Centrevilla. and Stella Hopkins, OF Kent
Island Miss Mamie Walls received the
scholarship at st Mary's. and Norris
Straughn at the Maryland Agricultural
College
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1895-07-18
A.balIalnr be- cIas mont wharl.

Contractor Ira Lunt and son began
work on a contract at Claymont which
calls for the rebuilding Of the old wharf
there. New piling will have TO be
placed where all the old piling will be
two weeks. "A force Of New Castle men
will be engaged to help with the ) ok
next week.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1895-07-18
Ton dollars worth Of Pleasure for Al. o.

The Sunday. July 2lst, rsil and boa,
trip to Bay Ridge on the Chesapeake
Special trains leave Market street az 2. 90
m. and Delaware avenue 80 a. m.
Fare for the round trip 81 90. Take your
family for an outing aud show them the
harbor Of Baltimore filed with ships from
every country. Give them a sight Of the
fertile fields OF Maryland and ride on the
most beautiful bay in any country.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1895-07-18

LIVE OAK, Fla, July Isl r. Henry
Brown. colorcd, was hanged for the muir
der Of Mann Ryberg ona savannah, Flori-
da and Western train near McAlpin, Fla,
on March ga
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1895-07-18

TULARR, Cal, July lS--The boiler Of a
threshing machine engine exploded, kill
ing workman, fatally injurng the en-
gincor and seriously wounding eight 9TH
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1895-07-18
4 Great Change.

Willie Law, aged p years,
is the son of George w. Law,
Highlands, Delaware. Willie
is a sufferer with hip disease,
sitting helpless in a chair for
the last five years. His right
arm and fingers were perfectly
stiff. BY using Hoke's EleC-
trio Magnetic Belt and Insoles
in one weeks time he wrote
three letters, he can use his
fingers and arm, can put his
hand to his head, can sleep
and has good appetite. Not
one remedy in this world can
show equal results.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1895-07-18

NEW York, July 1S.-Thc steamer St.
Louis yesterday took out $4,000 i'm gold
coin. and tho Normannia today win take
$50, 0oo Tho shipments are made by Ncs-
Stage Colgate & Co. because Of the slight
profit, amounting to about 500 in each
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1895-07-18
eIaL LOCKED IN A rRuNK.
She Was Almost smothered 20 Deaf
Before She Was Released

beIore she Was kolensed
WEST CHRsTER. July IS. Miss
Martha Armour, q % year-old maiden Of
this place. was the victim OF q Joke last
evening that almost resulted seriously.
She had stepped into large empty
trunk Just to see II she could an lt''
when her friend, Miss Auna Finn.
pushed down the lid and then left the
room. The automatic lock had instantly
made Miss Armour a prisoner, aud sue
WAS almost smothered to death before
released by those who heard the noise
in the trunk
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1895-07-18

Miss Bessie Kunlz Ia Ia D ver on
visit to several friends there.
Miss Flora Lunt is enjoying vacation
visit to Denver, Col, among the school
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1895-07-18

July, 655 bid; 6U asked; August. @. 20 bid
GIG asked September. so bid; 8 81 asked
October, 8 So bid; 50 asked.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1895-07-18

Wheat. Sept. GB%0A Dec 6stk bid; Corn.
Sept, tf8, Dec, 500; Oats. Sept, Z2l6 bid,
Pork, Scot $50 asked; Lard, Sept, 6.85'
ikfbs. Sept B 20 asked.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1895-07-18
From 9 to 10 o'clock

At the 9 o'clock ringing the open.
ing Of two days selling goes off with
the greatest and biggest time-bar-
gain yet.
You get the choice Of any Flower
in the store-whether a dollar or a
dime flower-at the uniform price Of
&c Bunch.
You must be on time--they open
and close that way.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1895-07-18
THEY BRIDCED A GULF
New Castle and Wilmington
Baseballists Now Friends.
WILL COMBAT ONLY BY PLAYING

National Guardsmen, Among whom Some
Dissensions Exist, Also Agree to work
Together Again-More About Thai
First bicycle Contract to Rebuild q
wharf.
Special Correspondence Evening Journal.
NEW CASTLE, July Is "A committee
representing the Rockford Baseball
Association, consisting of jeremiah H
CoRdy and James II. Gallagher, arrived
here last evening and had very salts
factory conference with the Columbia
Athletic Club management about series
Of games between the two strongest
baseball clubs 10 Delaware Messrs.
Coady and Gallagher are good business
men and understand the national game
and sportsmRnlike conduct, and as they
met Just such q man In New Castle there
was no difficulty In bridging the gulf
between these two teams, probably the
strongest mi-professional clubs that
ever existed in Delaware
According to the arrangements, the
Columbia Athletic Club tenn will 70 TO
Wilmington on Saturday, July % and
play the Rockfords at Front and Union
streets This game will be returned n
August 10, when the Rockford Club and
probably several hundred Of its sd-
mirers viii come to New Castle and the
two arch enemies will meet at Bettery
Park The Columbia A @. management
will see to 1t that the visitors are en-
tertained ike invited guests while in
New Castle and that they are accorded
the treatment OF thorough sportsmen
that they have shown themselves to be
AS far as New Castle is concerned.
theee two games will be the greatest
contests Of the season and about 300
local admirers will 60 to Wilmington to
see the contests. The matter of umpires
will be decided later
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1895-07-18

There Is much speculation about town
as to the showing that the G. A O. base
ball team will make on its frst visit
away from home to- day when It goes to
Dover to cross bats with the strong club
of that place. The anxiety was increased
last night when It wss reported here
that the Smyrna outfit had gone to Dover
and been whitewsshed by 3 EcoTe Of
to O
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1895-07-18
Sow lor wrsstIs wIth Roaboroash.

At Battery Park on Saturday. the
Columbia A. @ team will cross bats with
the celebrated Roxborourh Club, Of
Philadelphia, vietors Of many conquests
The batting order, as at present arranged
Ii as follows:
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1895-08-22

AS the pavilion at Long Beach, and
the new opera house at Astoria, which
the Eunice Goodrich Company have ar
ranged to dedicate, will not be completed
to open August p as contracted for,
Eunice Goodrich and her popular COM
pany will return to Aberdeen and appear
three nights, presenting Thursday, Aug.
90, "Only Country Girl" Friday, Aug.
%, "Fanchon;" Saturday, Aug. "a,
"That Girl in Grey" This will posi-
lively be the last engagement OF the
Eunice Goodrich Company on Grays har-
Dor this season. On Thursday night one
lady will be admitted free with each
thirty cent seat bought in advance, at the
City Drug Store. Scale of admissions,
Children 10 cents; Adults, balcony, 20
cents; first floor 80 cents.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1895-08-22

bps andH9)
Int, Abesdpll
kral PalgglCI
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Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1895-08-22
Pianos.

There are many cheap, inferior pianos
in the market which can be obtained on
almost any terms. They are dear at any
price. A high-class instrument may cost
little more, but it is cheapest in the
end, besides being superior in tone and
volume, and much more satisfactory.
and if not satisfactory it may be returned.
Terms reasonable. For particulars call
or address THE HERALD. Il
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1895-08-22

There is more Catarrh in this section of
the country than all other diseases put
together, and until the last few years was
supposed to be incurable. For a great
many years doctors pronounced it local
disease, and prescribed local remedies,
and by constantly failing to cure with
local treatment, pronounced it incurable.
Science has proven catarrh to be con-
stitutional disease and therefore requires
constitutional treatment. Halls Catarrh
Cure, manufactured by F. J. Cheney &
Co., Toledo, Ohio, is the only constitu-
tional cure on the market. 1t is taken
internally in doses from 10 drops to tea
spoonful. 1t acts directly on the blood
and mucous surfaces OF the system. They
offer one hundred dollars for any case it
fails to cure. Send for circulars and tes-
timonials. Address,
f. J. CHENEY Il Co.,
Toledo, o.
90 Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1895-08-22

PIANOS. ii you want one Of the best
pianos made, without paying an agents
commission, and with an opportunity Of
twenty days trial, call at the HERALD
office and learn particulars. If.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-13
tationS.
BROKEN BY THE BANK.
The Usual Fate of Gamblers at the
Monte Carlo Tables.

From the Pail Mall Magazine.
An exact record is kept of the profits Of
each table at Monte Carlo every day, but
it is sufficient for our purpose to strike an
average The earnings of a roulette table
during the winter average f4O0 a day, and
during the summer ESQ. For the trente-et-
quarante tables the averages are $500 and
ESQ a day respectively. OF course the TAX
ings of these tables vary very considerably.
A plungec may walk into the rooms al any
moment and have a run of luck which viii
not only prevent any particular table from
making a profit but force the cashier to
advance more money to keep it going. This
feat is enormously called breaking the
nines find their way back again to the
tables.
AS Pere Blanc remarked, He who breaks
the bank today will be broken by the bank
tomorrow" 1t was so with Lucky Chance
Wells" whose play i watched closely from
ly 100000 during two visits of ten days du-
ration. He lost not only the whole of it
at two subsequent visits, but also 10000 of
the money of people whom he duped with
his bogus patents. So with well-known
London money lender, one of the best GUS
toners of the tables, who visits Monte Carlo
every season. He generally plays the maxi
mum of 12,O00f. G4S0O a coup at trente-et-
qrarante, and has won large sums from
time to time. He informed me, however,
last winter that he was almost always
loser at the end of his stay; that he made
10000 his limit Of loss, and that during the
last ten or twelve years he had left al least
f10O,0OO upon the tables. These are only
typical cases. The winner at Monte Carlo
returns to make little more; the loser re-
turns to try to get his money back. And so,
in the end, la banQue gagne toujours,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-13
ROCKVILLE.

In the Orphans Court Tuesday the fol-
lowing business was transacted: The last
will and testament of Charles Kramer, de-
ceased, was admitted to probate and rec
ord. Letters of administrator on the per-
sonal estate of George H. Bochmer. de-
ceased, were granted to Lucy c. Boehmer;
bond 5000. Sarah E. Darby and Joseph N.
Darby, administrators of Thomas d. OAR
BY deceased filed list of sales of the per-
sonal estate of deceased and passed their
first and final account of administrator
VIM H. Robinger, administrator of Rosa
Robinger, deceased, filed list of sales of
personal estate of said deceased. Somerset
T. Williams, administrator of Franklin S.
King, deceased, passed his first and final
administration account. Nathan Cooke
executor of Harry D. Cooke, deceased,
filed an inventory of the real estate of the
deceased. Olive NJ. Gee, eXecutriX of Fred.
A. Gee, deceased, filed Inventory of the per-
sonal estate of deceased. Orders were
passed by the court authorizing Philemon
NJ Smith, administrator of James I. Con-
ner deceased, and Philemon J. Smith, de-
ceased, to sell and transfer bank stock, and
Robert B. Peter, administrator, with the
will annexed of Harriet Dugan, deceased,
to pay the assets in his hands to the cred
itorS of deceased.
Sheriff John w. Collier has made the fol-
lowing appointments of deputies for the
several districts of the county: First dis
trict, VIM. F. Howes; second district, Chas.
T. Day; third district, James U. Miles;
fourth district, not appointed fifth district,
Edward T. Brown; sixth district, AleXan-
der Broome; seventh district, Thadeus
Green; eighth district, Artemus Sullivan;
ninth district Horton G. Thompson; tenth
district, VIM. R. Emhrey; eleventh district,
not appointed; twelfth district, VIM. Z.
Watkins; thirteenth district, Samuel II.
Zones.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-13
IN THE WRONG ROOM.
Embarrassing Result of an Evening
Spent I'm Paris Cafe.

Embarrassing Result OF an Evening
Spent I'm IA Paris Cafe.
From the Pail Mall Magazine
An amusing story is related in Paris of
the adventure of a gentleman who had
spent q pleasant evening at cafe with
some friends. He returned home on a bicy-
Gle, and was SO unfortunate as TO sustain
several falls on the way. Nor was he more
lucky when he reached the house in which
he dwelt. Mistaking he iloor on which his
rooms are situated, he rang repeatedly at
the door of an apartment occupied by the
widow of an admiral who was at the pres
ent moment away from town.
AS no one responded to the summons he
firaliy effected an entrance by breaking
omen the door, and while cropping about in
number of tables and chairs, as well as a
couple of valuable Sevres vases. At last he
reached the bed room, and, as he felt much
fatigued by his ride on the bicycle and by
his wanderings through the apartment, he
dispensed with the operation of divesting
himself of his garments, nd, throwing
himself on the bed, was soon locked in
slumber. His awakening, however was the
reverse of agreeable, for on opening his
eyes after a rough shaking, he beheld his
concierge, fianked by two policemen, who
peremptorily inquired what he was doing in
the apartment of the adnliraIS widow.
Then he was compelled to take a turn
round the rooms. when the havoc that he
had wrought in his search for the ma tch
box was revealed to his bewildered vision.
The concierge, however like good Samari-
tan, spoke a kind word for his tenant, and
the police, who had been summoned under
the impression that gang of burglars had
broken into the apartment, obligingly va
Gated the premises. A message from the
concierge to the admiral's widow was
promptly followed by one from the uncon-
Scious intruder into her domicile, contain
ing full apology and a promise to make
I'D for all the damage that had been done.
The hero of this adventure is described as
an Englishman who is a member of several
temperance societies, but both definitions
NAV be received with equal reserva ton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-13
PEERLESS REANE.
Queen Of Tragedy and CaptiVator
Of Hearts.
AS Madame Sans Gene, Her
Work Was a Revelation.
The Americans Saw Her i'm Her
Latest Play.

Today, as ever, the pulse of the
American people beats warm and
fast at the approach of genius,
whether it be native or foreign born.
Nowhere, perhaps, is this fact more
particularly in evidence than with
regard to the stage. Year after year
we see it exemplihed, sometimes in
the case of our own, as for example,
the renowned comedian, Joseph JEFF
ferson, or Denman Thompson, or
Fanny Davenport, but more often,
it would seem, in the case of the for
eign or European stars.
Last year came Rejane, the queen
of tragedy, fresh from her dramatic
triumphs in Paris, in London and on
the continent. 1t was her first visit
to America, in search of American
honors and American dollars, and
her stay, though short, proved rare
and delightful treat for the American
public.
Unfortunately for her, our Ameri-
can climate dealt harshly by the
prirna donna, and the wear and tear
of her professional duties, added to
the climatic change, made Madame
Rejane a rather easy subject for the
grip.
Like many another sufferer from
this same. disease, the great French
actress tried various remedies, and
submitted to all sorts of advice, until
finally, when nearly exhausted, she
was induced to try the GENUINE
JOHANN HOFFS MALT EX-
TRACT.
The result was a complete and
almost immediate cure Now she
writes regarding it as follows:
THE GENUINE JOHANN
HOFFS MALT EXTRACT has
restored me wonderfully from the eff
fects of the grip. 1t is an admirable
tonic and appetizer when used with
the meals. l have used it constantly
in Paris"
Ask for and be sure you get the
GENUINE JOHANN HOFFS
MALT EXTRACT. Avoid all imi-
tations.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-13
AFFAIRS IN GEORGETOWN
Tenleytown Fire Company Puts Out &
Lively Fire.
Many Local Notes From Across Rock
Creek BridSe-To Investi-
gate a Death.

The Tenleytown volunteer fire depart
ment was called into service Wednesday
night. 1t was practically the initial battle
of the men, and they fought for both prop
erty and reputation. They. made good rec
ords in both fields. The fire broke out in
the residence of Mr.. VIM F. Burrows, on
the Grant road. The wind was lively and
total destruction was predicted. But the
volunteer firemen got hump on them
selves and ran like deer for the hose that
has recently been furnished the town. 1t
was attached to a plug in an incredibly
short space of time. Then a splendidly
effective stream was played upon the roar
ing fire. The firemen worked in unison
like veterans. Sergt. Hess and Private
Riley rendered good assistance, while Mrs.
Hunt, through whose strenuous efforts the
town secured the fire-fghting facilities,
was a deeply interested spectator. The
hose house is on Mrs. Hunts property, and
has been given to the town free of rent.
The loss amounts to about 500. IL the
flames had not been checked there would,
in all probability, have been q big confla-
grafton, as the wind was blowing and
many houses were near by.
Cases of Chambers.
Two horses infected with CHAMBERS were
destroyed yesterday, just beyond the Fort
of Capt. Porter, son of the late admiral.
AS soon as the horses condition was dis
covered quarantine was established to
prevent the spread of the infection. The
greatest precautions were taken. The run
ring at large of the horses would in all
probability have caused the death of many
government animals.
VIII Investigate.
Today the coroner will investigate the
sudden death of Mr.. James Downey. The
deceased had been i'll for some time, but
death, in connection with his case, was not
thought of. Late Wednesday night there
came an attack which quickly brought on
the enc. The doctor and priest were sent
for, but they arrived too late to administer
to the wants of the stricken one. Mr..
Downey died at his home, 34O7 o street.
Notes.
Henry A. Johnson yesterday decided to
Laura E. Sheridan, for $500, lot 2, Hol-
mead's addition to Georgetown.
At the annual election last night of Geo.
c. Whiting Lodge, No. %. F. A. A. NJ, the
following officers were elected: Rein w.
Darby, worshipful master Te-electeD; Wal
ter T. Weaver, senior warden; Benjamin
w. Murch, junior warden; DIR. Charles
Becker, secretary; Samuel c. Palmer, treas
urer; S. Norris Thorne, delegate to st.
Johns Mite Society.