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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-07-24

Jim johnson, seaman on board the
Phtladslp hla Sh tipping Com any's steam
ship Briiish Princess. committed suicide
yesterday afternoon while thevassei wns
proceeding down the river, Tbs British
Princess. under command OF Captain
Freeth left her dock at pier 4S yesterday
bound 10 London. When on Marcus
Hook. which was reached at 2.57 p in., q
sailor was seen to suddenly leap on the
rail and spring into the water.
The pilot Immediately signnled to the
en9inser TO stop the engines and CAPTAIN
Freeth ordered one OF the port llfeboats
lowered Meanwhile Second Onicsr Pill
cher hnd cut away two OF the life buoys.
which loat, 4 close 10 the man ovs board,
but he made no effort TO taks mol O.
them ami sank out of eight. The DO a
was In the water 10 lees than ininu u
from the time that the order was given Il
lower away nut Johnson could not ba
found number of shore boats and a
steam launch also assisted In the, search.
but without any result.
Captain Frseth the pilot and officers al
united III saying that IL was clear case o.
suicide. Tie dro wned man was shipped
in London, and his relatives will be nOtl
fisd on the arrival OF the steamer at thu
port. The British Princess with her en-
eign at half mast, anchored for the nigh
Just above Reedy Island shortly after
wnrds. Sue passed. down the river till
morning,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-07-24

James NJ Mulbourne. member OF the
Washington Fire Co. went Grabbing yes.
terday with some friends. In Tho fore
noon Mr., Mulbourne became dtsglsted
with the way In which the other members
of tina party wero catching crabs. In fact
he had good reasons for being dlsgusted,
as lie caught but one crab. AIR Muibourne
thereupon decided to conduct things
upon liens quite original and peculiar to
himself.
IL seems Il at Mr.. Nilbourne was sud
denly missed lbv the party-nvi iently he
hid succeeded In making away with thu
loat us the other members were at that
time fishing from a p Ell. Nothing more
was heard or seen of MilDOurGe until
early yesterday evening His frienis
nude unticing efforts to iind his where.
abouts
Upon suggestion 1t was decided to
telephone to New Castle when to thu do.
light of all it was found that AIR. NIL.
bourne had been plcked uD by passing
sloop and dropped at New Castle.
MIR. Alilbourne was met ut ut the depot
by manyi friends. who heartily congrntu'
lted him upon his narrow escape. lie
was q pltiful sight, his shoes and stock
inAs were missing and II WINS stated by
eome present that his good fishing pants
hal shrunk two foet-they had to DO cut
off MIR. Melbourne will hereafter be
known as ''Crabby" Melbourne.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-07-24

The number OF vlsitors at Ocean Grove
is beginning te sweli, and the cottages at
this popular seaside reBort are iiiiinR up
rapidly There are numbers OF WHINING
tonians who make annual Visits to Ocean
Grove and they have nothing but words
OF praise for its delightful situation, Its
health. giving atmosphere and Its high
moral tone.
One of the attractions at this city by
the sea Ia the very line summer hotels and
cottages. which seem to vie with each
other In their endeavors to give good en-.
tertainment 10 their guests. Among tho
most popular housos at the Grove IL the
Delaware villa, at the corner Of Central
and Pltman avenues. Many Delaware
and Maryland people are regular patrons
of this house. aud become attached TO 1t
for It's sooiabtlity and good cheer, while
the cuisine compares favorably with that
OF any of the houses In the Grove. Its
manager Mise Addle Hazard, OF Middle
town, Del, Is O special adept In looking
after the comfort and entertainment OF
the guests Dnd one 10 at once made to feel
| at homo at the villa
The guests here soon become acquaint-
| ed with Q ach other, and seem like one
large family. SO marked is the socinbllity.
TIL house Is now well patronized having
some forty guests.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-07-24

cape from being ruined for life couple
OF months ago. by being Kicked while on
duty. He arrested John Obey and Jul &c
Ball sentenced him to pay a fine and he
imprisoned. Having askt d that the case
be reopened. Obey was brought over
from New Castle yesterday.
Judge Ball heard the evidence In CHIEF
Dolan's Office this morning. but reserved
his decision.
The proceeding Is little unique from
the fact that tile man was given fair
trial when the case came before the court.
Officers after while will not arrest
anyone because he IL liable to be Kicked
ami hurt for life aud the person who as -
saults him will be allowed to 20.
Cool minded people arc OF the opinion
that the eentenoe will not lie revoked.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-07-24

willard Hall Porter Gays that tho stata-
ment that several persons had refused the
appointment of d0g-catcher because OF
the email salary offered 10 untrue. He
also declares that the Idea OF the society
making 5000 on tho contract with the city
is misleading. Instead of being proiita-
BILE IL liz doubtful II the $50 paid to the
society each month will mora than meet
the expensee Incurred.
The object OF the contract with the so.
clety Is to have the necessary work OF
killing tho dogs done humanoly, AL to
do this with the money specified In the
contract. the society Will not havo more
than $3.50 over expenses. There is no Idea
OF money making on the part OF the so
clety In this contract.
With the new appliances that must be
bought ard the improvements necessary
at the dog pound II IL possible that the
cum OF money allowed to meet all the ex'
penaes and IL there is no expense that has
not been anticipated the margin OF profit
cannot be more than $3.50.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-07-24

Messrs Frank Besson, ]. Mark Sngley,
WIN. Ghilds and VIM. Collins spent Mou
duy at Dufonrs Pisr. fishing and crab.
bling. We were sorry to learn tho fisher
men had hut littlo SUCCESS. When asked
how many fish they caught they replied,
'Oh, all they could eat" thu amount be-.
Ing one catfish aud an eel, having to 40.
knowledro to their frisnds Mt Iast that
they were given To them.
We do not know whether it was the
warm weather or catching no fish that
made the gentlemen sick. but we learn
there hasn't been any of them any TOO
well sinca their day OF sport
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-07-24

HOLLETT-On July 81 1880. at Brandy wine
!, summit, Sadie L., daughter OF tho lhie
l.. ELLA and BENJAMIN Hollett. and grand.
daughter of George X. Mousley. aged
ycnrs.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-07-24

William WIgglns, II o Smith. George
Hllyatd and lasse Anderson W n down
20 Pigeon Point this morning on IA fishing
trip
There will be interesting services at st.
James Episcopal Cuurcn at Stanton TO.
morrow on the occasion of mo festival of
st. james, tho Apostle
The Jackson and Sharp 90. shipped two
new street cars to Columbus, o, and ak
to sparrow Point, near Baltimore yestsr.
day afternoon.
Mis- Mary H. Eldrldge and Miss Mary
]. saybot have returned from a trip to
Boston. Mass, nld tho White Mts. n, Ii.
The second anniversary OF the Christian
EndeDYoT Society OF Calvary Baptist
Church will ba held on Thursday, July 70.
tramp or Monday stole 5l5 from Mrs.
Thomas Eukerish OF No, lHb! Davis
street.
The Hiles Jones and Remington Ma.
chine Companies close their shop5 at noon
on Saturdays.
The EN- Hloyes of the machine shop Of the
Pueey ~ Jones Company began working
Q full time yesterday.
The members of st. Phul's Episcopal
Church at Chester, which was built 200
years ngo. are negotiating fol tho erection
of q $50, 90 building.
Miss Reno Wilson. of Harrisburg. Pa.
md Miss Belle Mcclure Of Phlls. spent
FIR day with their frlt Ms, the Miese5 VIII.
ard at Falrvlew Terrace on cath st,
Miss Noble Z. Willard of Fairylew Ter.
FACE lett Saturday for Atlantic City to
epend a week with her aunt Mrs. Geo.
Oonnsly on Kentucky ave.
Victor Pyle's team Knocked an old lady
down at Third and Market streets. uer
Injuries were slight.
Thieves for the third time tried to enter
No. sla King street. The front OF the
building Is ocou piei BY Phillip r. Clark
as a real estate Office while tho PIPER lOul
are rented out to private families, lAe
thief was scared oil.
Read the card of the Equitable Guar
antee and Trust Company In anot h3r col.
umn, The institution 10 doing large
business and the number OF patrons con
stantly increasing. In uCCUrd1uCe with
the old saying. "Aloney mDkes tho mare
60"
Register Wills Cooch this morning
granted letters testamentary on the rs o
OF Henry Lynch 10 David Lynch
Thr funeral OF Mrs. Lizzie Parker too
pluce to-day.
william salisbury of DovAr was In thia
city tU day.
Ghqres NJ. Wharton the we'll known
foot bH'l player, was IN the city to day.
GcoIge l,atiu Cotured, fell In tit at
FOURTH aGa Walnut sire, lst night
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-07-24

Mrs. J. @. LiddeIl. Mrs. VIM. Robinson.
tied Mr.. and Mrs Wm. Robinson at Btan-
DIVINE Summit yesterday. Mrs. J. II.
Morgan, Candy Cox and s. Fl, Baynard
were also on the grounds during the day.
Mre. Fred MINI mole moved out yester.
day. Lewis NJ. Maxwell and sevarol other
persons attended the olaes meeting OF the
NJ Il. Church at Elan last evening. and
ON the way back the light In his lamp went
out, and they were left to grope tholr way
In darkness until he fixed 1t. Next time
he should initiate the conduct of the Wise
virgins and have his lamp filled and prop
erly trimmed. II he wishes to avoid pit.
falls aud The jeers Of his associates. Hal
Brown Or Kllmer Lesn around. he would
have been better posted.
MIR. Banks runs q wagon over to Gran
ozue station to meet the 4.05 train every
evening.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-07-24

Az chas Smith tbe yats..s,n COW dealer.
was OH his way among the m2untalls OF
Bedford county Pa. few weeks ago. he
encountered widow who owned pair
OF fine young cows. After aocostiDg her
he inquired what she would take for them
and after some hesitation she replied 500.
This was some $40 or sl2 hollow their real
worth. and MIR. Smith declares that he
could not find It In hts conscience to take
advantage of her and paid her what be
considered their full value.
We wonder II all other COW dealers are
equally consl1erate in purchasing OF
wldows2 The measure which you mete
out to others shall be meted back to you
again." Honest man Smith, may his
shadow never grow less.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-07-24

To close out balance OF summer stock
and to keep our tailors employed during
the dun season, we have cut prices away
down IA follows. We have several single
suit patterns from which we will make
you u suit for Sl2.00 reduced from sl5.O0,
SIS 90, 5000. Pants made to order So 90
reduced from "a 90, $500, 5000. Nobby
neat styles pants to order $500 worth
800 anG $500. Every garment out and
made to your order In fret class style,
with the best OF trimmings LOckyer IL
Warmth. Merchant Iailors, sos Market
i AtrDBt
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-07-24
STRUCK A FORTUNE
Boyer Had the Good Fortune
to Escape With Light
Sentence.
SCENES ON McCAULLEY STREET.
scrs emit Shields Scoops In "Chester vai-
Iey'' and New Castle VIII Have An-
other Piece of Scenery Added
to Its jail

Court Crler Heal left last evening to en-
Joy a day at the fishing banks. He went
to serve notice on the finpy tribe that on
Saturday night about 40 true blue bloods
will leave this city to bring homo q
schooner load OF fish.
When Judge Bali entered the Municipa |
Court this morning Captain Chambe re
took Crier Heals position and creditab ly
performed the dignltled duty. So whom
Billy Heal does go away TO enjoy "a good
days sport, the genial Captain Chambers
Hills hia place in court.
Joseph Holt, better known as Chester
Valley, was shielded from the mosquitoes
last night, through the kindness OF Ser
Reant Shields, who arreste d him for being
drunk and begging at Seventh and Wash
ington street. The court considered he
was dangerous character to be at large
In Wilmington, SO he will be dumped at
New Castle in default OF payment OF %
fine and costs.
John ". Gordon. a coiored resident OF
McCaulley street, last evening became too
quairelsome in the house OF Charles Bid
die. He struck Biddle several times and
threw bricks into the house.
When the door was shut he took
n piece Of rock and knocked The door OIL
of Its hinges. The court felt that he had
$40 worth of fun.
Oflioer Gilling about 10 80 o'clock last
night arrested Lydia Johng for being dis.
orderly at Sixth and Poplar straetR 81
and costa will have to be paid into the
city golfers or Lydia will be o boarder at
Hotel ellis.
Isaao Cummins on Saturday night
| struck Andrew Seaman three times In the
| face on Third street. He will pay $40 aud
costs for such jolly fun.
Ward Boyer, colored. last night struck
| Alfred Fortune on the jaw on Front street
| and knocked hun unconscious. As there
was considerable provocatlon and as the
costs amounted to $685.. no fine was i'm
| posed.
Charles Rheinbach was charged with
| peddllng goods without license. As no
evidence OF n sale could be produced the
case was dismissed. The court informed
Rhenbaoh that the psddlers should rein
back little as they are a menace to the
trade OF legitimate business people ia the
| city. They must all have llcenseS
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-07-24

The markets were we'll supplied with all
the necessaries of life this morning. But
ter. rs cents ID; eggA, 90 cents per dozen
peas. Is cts half peck; beans, 10 cents do /;
blnck berries. to 10 cents per qt. buckle
berries. O to cont8 do; currants, 10 cent
do; plun7, 10 to Is cents, do; peaches,
to 10 cents per quarter peck; peas. l6 cts |;
do; cautaloupee. to cents each; water
melons, IL To 20 cents each; egg plants.
5 to cents eachi tomatoes, q to 10 cents
half neck
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-07-24

Mar omesr- Was not in unirar,n-No Voting
~ Proxy wa. Allowed and no ousrurn--
40 There WIN BIO a Fight.

AyHt ~ftANU " Ms uUt As -stttfe-st
~ Proxy Was Allowed and no ouorurn--
40 There WIN BIO a Fight.
The election of major OF the N. @. D.
yestorday has caused trouble In tho state
fsliitln and In u short time Adjutant.
Ganoral Hart will have the most trying
poiat TO pRsa through
Yesterday was the day that had been
act apart for the election OF major to
succeed MIR. Mitchell, and OF DO yer many
OF the officers of the militia met. II was
generally expected that / Pussy Wicker
sham. the former captain OF 60. Q of this
city. would be elected without opposition.
: It was impossible for all the Wilmington
militia officers to be present. so the
ant A. d. Chaytor, Lieutenant Harry Q.
Newman Second Lieutenant Thomas
Ct lIogue. Captain A. L. Mntitek. and Uap-
tain Charles NJ Stevenson, IL has al.
ways been the custom to a, o w the officers
who are unable 10 hs present to vote by
proxy. The Wilmington men were in
FAVOR OF electing Captain Wickershan and
had votes enough to do IL. They were in
favor OF Captain WickershRm because 1t
has generality iesn thel cuslo to elect a
major from Wilmington sc that he might
command the Wilmington battalion.
This was considered advisable booause
the lieutenant.colonel hss for years been
from Dover and the colonel from the
lower part Of the state
Upon arriving at Dover. however, the
local officers learned that the Board OF
Officers at meeting had decided that
Voting by proxy should not lie nj owed
Then 1t was found that some preseut were
not III full unifUtm IN required by mil
tary custom, AMI so the Wilmington OF.
ficers left the meeting room, de- ar ng tho
election to be illegal.
But the election went on without them
and Frederick q. Wiswell, captain OF Com.
pany Is, stationed a. Milford wns, elected
by majority Of three votes. eight borg
cast
The contest will therefore be made and
Twill be brought before AijutAnt General
Hart, hut IL IL probable That he will refer
It to Judge Advocate General Ches. W.
McFee for an opinion on the legality OF
the election. The military law does not
provide what number of officers Sbpll
constitute a quorum, but merely says
that the com mssioned officers OF the
Il regiment shall eject. The Wilmington
men claim that the number present yes-
terday was not sufficient to constitute g
quorum. Tho other officers claim that
there were.
Captain wlswell. who was declared
elected major. has beaD connected witt
the National Guard for fifteen years H'
was made second lieutenant OF Co mpany
b ON March A, 1850. He was made frs
lieutenant on October 5, 1881. and coIn
missioned az captain on January 20, lsSS
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-07-24

1t Ia said that so great has been the
waste OF water at the r., w. ~ b, station
IN this city that II h q been deemed eXpe-
dent to shut off the rHmB in the evsLuig,
anu passengers and others who wish to
ouench their thirst are denied the privi-
lege OF inR so. Il is singular tnat tres
passers cannot be- cheCke by some MR.
means than resort to this course. A. tie
station of the W. & n. Company water 10
much more abundant. The proper OIL
GERS should look into the matter. and OBJ
viate II possible all grounds for com.
plant. Water In our city ia generally fur
nlshed freely. and where there is water
cooler glass full can generally be obtain
ed.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-07-24

Philip, the l3-year-old son OF Lswia
Potts, was sent over to the Passmore
mansion on Tuesday OIL an errand. aud on
the way was chased by the Attorney bull
which was purchased Of Frederick Pyle of
this city some weeks ago. Philip hear d
the bull bawl. whom he ran OFF at the top
OF his speed, and only reached the fence
few yards In advance OF his bullship.
who followed him OH lively gallop.
Philip was badly frightened, but fortu.
nately the fence stood firmly. and he was
saved from toss on the animals horns.
Mr.. Pnssnore will fix his bullshlp In few
duys US he has sou himself and does not
want anything about the premises that is
go full Of fight that he does not know how
To behave Himself. Let all beware Of the
bull with the silver name and tail. He is
a beauty but looks MS tisrce as Hon.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-07-24

Encouragement Ia vouchsafsd eaoh
evening toward the management ofUnion
Street Park nightly, judging from the
large audience that are attending each
performance of the Robinson Opera Oom.
pany In the popular comic opera. The
company ls versatile In every way, ami 10
fully able to present the operas given, al
though not being an extra large DOM.
pauy. Tho credit given is weil.lnerited,
and the nine weeks engagement IL to bs
pronounced success. For good order the
park can not ba eXcelled.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-07-24

There W ne Uasket after basket of pre-.
mature peaches, green apples and pears
disposed of In our markets. this morning.
Such fruit ls unfit for our cltlzens TO eat
and creates summer complaints and un.
dertnker's biile. All such unrlpe and un-
palatable foud should bs conisoated by
the health authorities and hauled out to
tho city erematary and disposed of. 1t
would oe well II the health officers gave
their careful attention TO premature and
unripe fruit from beng exposed and sold
In our market.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-07-24

Walter II. Inlay. the IS year old white
boy who was IN ordered at Orangeviile. Md.
on Monday was on his way to this city In
search OF work when he met his tragic
death. At the inquest held by Coroner
Blllngslea at Baltimore yesterday 1t
was brought out that ut Orange.
Vile. Inlay met three men. They
quarreled and according to the story OF
Stephen King 6 man named william
Wyle stabbed Inlay. Other wltnesses
heard Wylle declare he would kill the boy.
The home Of Inlay was at 1915 Twenty.
ninth street northwest. Washington, d. Q.
His brother, Elmer Inlay, bricklayer OF
Wa -hington. Identified tho body at tho
Baltimore morguo yesterday. He said
that Walter had been working for him,
and left Saturday because there was no
more work for him to do.
The body will DO buried from tho home
OF George Inlay. his brother, 2ll5 Lac
North Avenue. Baltimore.
The verdictof the coroner's Jury was:
waiter Hayes Inlay came to his dealt
at Baltimore University Hospital July %
1895. from stab wounds OF the heart and
left lung, inflicted bv mun supposed to
be named Willinm Wylie.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-07-24

Charley Smith. tho veteran COW dealer
from Bedford County, Pa, must be an
no nesG and conscientious man, II the fol.
lowing Incident really occurred. A few
weeks ago no came cross widow
among the mountains who owned two
Moo young VS., which he asked the price
of. After some hesitation she sald she
would take $50 for the two.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-07-24

Wills Passm ore, of Christana Hundred.
has been laii up for few DAYS In conse.
quence OF over exertion on his bicycl in
the hot Gun, few days ago. Mr.. p. ably
seconded his brother Harry at the COW
sales and 1t is hoped that he will be all
right long before the 5th OF August,
when Mr.. Smith will need him to assiat In
taking In tho cash. and count up the pro
fits from the beat COWS that were ever
sold I'm GHristIana Hundred,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-07-24

An unknown boy had narrow escape
from death by drowning In the Brandy
wine crock near Danerolrs Mills yesterday
afternoon. The boy was Watching a mum.
ber of other boys swimming and fell from
the rock on which he was standing. The
boys were loo Oadly frlg htened to go TO
the drowning lad's assistance and had not
o man who was on shore gone 10 the
rescue he would have been drowned.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-07-24
FIFTH E En1IIIIi0a,, !
poo LIkED CHIoKENs.
And the owacr of tbs Chickcas Di'paschrd
him Win Sun.

For the pnst couple OF weeks o lady r.
siding Oh North sixth street, rev Oas.'e'
Sho Intended that they should be for the
use OF the family.
On the opposite aide Of the street lives
Officer Harrington. He has been the
proud posssseor OF q valuable dog unth
mis- mornInq. when the husband Of the
woman who owned tho ohckena stepped
out OF doors and bang went his gun ana
the dog was dead.
The neighbours do not object to shoot
ing dogs, but surely 1t is too carly In inc
day to begin hostilities at 5 o'clock.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-07-24

William T. Robinson. the good natured.
broad smiling Shiplsy street tinsmith had
the misfortune to nearly crt his right ear
OIL on Tuesday. He was carrying ssveral
pieces OF tin four feet In length in his
arms when two Of the pieces fell on the
floor and one of them flew up and cnt his
ear. William is row wearing Heat b ob
III consequence of the mlshap
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-07-24
A Noon Wedding.

Miss Emma Cunning and william N.
Lank were quietly married at noon to-day
at their home. No. 90l Clayton street by
Rev. Mr.. Bartlett OF Christs Preeby.
terrain Church. The groomeman was
James Lank and the bridesmaid Miss
Naomi Maybe. MIR. and Mrs, Lauk did
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-07-24

What good lie a meat inspector for our
markets2 What does he ever inspecif
Why should the city pay n salary OF 81 600
year. when the duties could De perform
cd by the clerk Of the market. thus lnsur-
ing a saving OF 81 900 10 our citizens. II
Council wants to make a record for itself
let 1t abolish oil useless offices and keep
the tax rate down.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-07-24

A. W. Springer the lightning telegraph
err at the Western Union Company's Office
corner of Third and Market streets. has
returnsI home from his vacation from
Cape May. Gus lie looking as pretty as a
ripe Delaware peach and has gained nearly
twenty pounds In weight from breathing
the ozone from old Neptune.