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Evening journal., 1895-09-24
DEATH or JUSTIN JOSEPH PIE.

after Long Illness the weII-known
Man Died Last Nieht at His Hand
some Home Near Newark.
Soon after midnight, Justin Joseph
Pie, one Of the bsst Known residents Of
Newark. died at his handsome country
residence on the southern limits Of that
town. He had been IN for several weeks
and the oppressive weather Of the past
few days so weakened the sufferer that
he soon began to sink
Justin J. Fie at the time Of his death,
was engaged in business at Oscsols. Pa.
where he conducted large iron
mill aud machine shops At one time he
was sheriff Of Clearheld county, Pa. he
Was twice married. and a widow and q
large family OF children survive him
Mr.. Pie was a Democrat IN politics,
and always took deem interest in the
party Of his adoption He WAS member
OF St Johns Roman Catholic Church In
Newark
Mr.. Pie was "a years old. The hour
for his funeral on Thursday has been set
at 10 30 n NJ.
Evening journal., 1895-09-24
BRIHTON AND THE WEATHER.
Amos uas Been Looking backward while
Sweluering in the Heat OF the Pres
ent.

Amos uas Been Looking backward While
swelUering In the Heat OF the Pres
ent
Amos @. Brinton. doorkeeper at the
county Court House, is one OF Provi-
dence's most able lieutenants in keeping
the run OF the weather This unusual
hot spell has set him to thinking OF
past years aud making research in his
diary. he says:
MY observation for the last 6fty
years is that there Is always a cool spsll
OF weather about the midole Of Septem
tember. Going back TO 1885 / find that
the past three days are the hottest we
have had at this time Of the year for ten
years Here is my fading, the state Of
the thermometer being taken at oclock
each morning.
1885 September 81. So degrees, clear
and fne; September %, 5S degrees
September % cloudy and blustry
1855 September 81, ~ degrees, clear
September % SO degrees, cloudy and
dull; September %. 65 degrees, cloudy
and rainy.
"1ss7-Septembsr 81, 50 degrees.
hszY and dull; September %, 81 degrees,
cloudy At day; September %. cloudy and
rain.
"1ssS sptember 21 6s degrees. clear
September %. 5S degrees, clear and
cool; September % 5S degrees, clear ar d
fine.
1889 September 81. 53 degrees wind
AT rain; September % as degrees, clear
and mild September 2S, 40 degrees. clear
and fne
"1ssO-septembsr 81, so degrees
September %, "a degrees, cloudy and
dull; September %, 81. clear aud foe
"1S9l-Ssptember 21. 65 degrees, clea-
and mild; September % 60 degrees, hot
and dry september %. 72 degrees, misty
and dnll
1882 September 81. So degrees, clear
and blustrg; September %, 65 degrees.
rain in the morning; September % 81
degrees. raining through rhe night.
1888 September 81. 90 degrees, clear
and cool; September %, 81 degrees, clear
and fine; September 23. 60 degrees, clear
and fine.
1884 September 81. Sc degrees. clear
aud fine; September % SO degrees, cloudy
morning; September 2S. 81 degrees, clear
snd fine.
1885 September 2i. "a degrees, clear
and dry Sepie Der %, 76 degrees, clear
seplemte or %, 80 degrees, clear and dry.
Evening journal., 1895-09-24

jurors, had his bat stolen from the
grand Jury room yesterday.
Thomas Connell WAS the 6ubjsct Of
quite an argument between Attorney
General Nicholson and Herbert II. Ward
Connell was accused OF bastsfdy, found
guilty in Magistrate Days court and
ordered TO pay a certain sum Of money
per month for the support OF the child.
The case was appealed to the Court
Of General Sessions by the
defendant aud supposed to come up
at the May term. Connell was present,
but the case WAS not called by the
attorney general at that term. but he
did not overlook Il this time. Mr. Ward
contended that the failure OF the state
TO call the case up In May relieved his
client OF further liability. The court
read the law, which did not prescribe
any particular term continuance was
granted Mr. Ward on his motion, aud
upon statements that his client was
beyond the courts jurisdiction
Isaac Christy was sentenced TO pay =
dne OF 500 aud be Imprisoned for six
months for shooting George Bradley
The case Of John J. Dolsn, indicted for
selling liquor to minor, was set for trial
this afternoon
The case Of the State VS. William
Straughsn, accused OF murderously
assaulting Daniel Liepsrt was continued
until the next term by mutual agreement,
Walter h. Hayes representing the &C.
cused. Bail was ixed In the sum Of
81, 900
The jury was discharged until 2 80
o'clock
The liquor license cases will be heard
to morrow. 10 Is probable that the
business Of the term will come to an end
on Thursday.
Colonel Samuel A. Macalllster was
appointed commissioner to take tcsti o.
mony In the divorce Gaze Of Griffith VS..
Griffith.
Horstio Rubens and Leon ]. Benoit,
New York lawyers, we're 10 the Court Of
General Sessions for a short time this
morning as guests Of II a. Ward, who
was associated with them. In the defense 9
Of Cubans In the United States Court
Evening journal., 1895-09-24
no PLEASUaE-SgEKgRS NOR DUDES

Captain Green Busy Fsrrying working
people Across the Christians. Free OF
Charge, But These Free Boat Rides
Must Be Limited.
Captain William 7. Green, bridge
tender at Market street. and the
Christians, WAS busy this morning
personally .superlntending the transfer
OF pedestrians In row boats across the
Christiana, now that the Market street
bridge IS turned up stream. Some
colored rwomen took advantage Of bthe
free ride about six times during the
morning. it Is said, and several Sout b
Side boys tried themselves to see how
many errsnds they could get to do IN
town.
The ferry ride, Of course. Is free to all
working people, house wives and busy
men, and the csptsin was there this
morning TO assist the women with heavy
market baskets as we'll as the men who
went home loaded, but the line must be
drawn on pleasure seekers aud dudes
A convenient little hoat TO which a
strong and comfortable ladder is at
taohed, has bseh arranged by Captain
Green adjoining bis house so tnat the
Oldest people will have no difficulty In
taking 20 the boats. A large force Of
men Is now at work on the bridge repairs.
Evening journal., 1895-09-24
ALMOST 4 EEW BOAT.

The Breakwater Tug North America.
Hardly tho Same Vessel Of Two Months
Ago. win Leave to Goal Up and Store
Up.
This afternoon or tonight the ocean
tug North America, which has been In
active service Ia storm and sunshine
around the Delaware capss aud Break
water for years, will leave the Harlan
and HolliDgsworth Company 5 shipysrd
and proceed to Philadelphia At that
port she will coal up and store up
preparatory TO her Winters work.
The North America leaves WilminFton
almost a new boat Since she arrived
here early In the Sumusr she has bsen
eu5 down almost to the waters edge.
Three new boilers and a partial fitting
Of machinery were placed in
An entire new deck was built,
new housing was then constructed, ana
subsequently the tug was docked Then
all her bottom and lower iron work was
gone over and frightened up Finally
she was taken bnt and treated TO liberal
coats of paint all over. Her crew Ia here
to- day.
Evening journal., 1895-09-24
TIE OFFICERS WERERT AFRAID
RanaeIo Nataii. who shot His wife at
wooddaie, Made Mistake when He
Thought so-The Man IN Custody.

Ranaelo Nataii. who shot His wife at
wooddnIe. Made Mistake when Ho
Thought so-Tho Man IN Custody.
Last evening Detectives Witsi and
McVey aud Captain Chambers aud Pur-
cell went to Wooddale. for the purpose
OF arresting Raj aelo Natal. the ltslisn
who shot his wife Sunday. The man is a
boss In the quarries and 10 looked on as 4
bad man. He had boasted that the
officers were afraid to come ana take
him He lives In a ehanty we'll back Ia
the woods and 80 confident was he that
the officers we're afraid OF him that he
didn't run away. For once he made a
mistake and is now In custody Is are-
suit Of his error
The officers went to Wooddale and we're
at once met by a gang Of Italians.
Rkiiselo with them. None OF the office
knew the man and he sent a man TO show
whero the house was. Detective Witsil
thought the fellow acted suspiciously
and kept his eve on him. and dnally
arrested him. He was the right one.
Just after the arrest shot was fred by
one Of the crowd, slgnal to the italiane
TO attempt a rescue. Had they done 30
there would have been lively time.
The gun With which the deed ives done
ie q single 5Arreied breech loader, and
Was found At Natalis house The wife
says that jealousy Of an Italian living
near was the cause OF the shooting
The man was arraigned before MAgis
trate Daley and held until the wife q
IA condition 70 appear against him.
Mrs Natal was mush more badly hUrl
than expected and was brought to Della
ware Hospital this afternoon
Evening journal., 1895-09-24
The U. S. GUEBOAT WILMINGTON.

To Be Named in honor Of This City-In-
itial Steps Towards Securing an APP
prOprlate Gift for Her.
The Navy Department has decided TO
name one Of the new gunbosts to be
built a. Newport News after this city,
Wilmington, and It is but fitting that
the good people Of this city should take
oognizance Of it, Other cities have done
honor to themselves and their namesake
and Wilmington should not be behind
hand.
With tbis object In view, tho EVENING
JOURNAL has started = subscription list
the fund TO be u ed for the purchase Of
q silver service for the United States
gunboRt Wilmington. Tho money re-
ceived will be Acknowledged in these col
umns and held subject to the orders of
q committee of cltizsns which will
be selected later:
Evening journal., 1895-09-24
CITY NEWS IN BRIEF.

Horace Arney The temperance advocate,
viii speak to night IN he Second Baptist
Church and sday night Ia Hanover
preshy terian Church.
A meeting of the police commission was
held last evening, bat only routine business
was transacted.
Rev. John ID. Carey. OF this city. has pur-
chs sed the Beele Hin property Of eighty
three ARES, near Elkton. The price was
siO0i
-vr Wayne Kratzer the directory pub
Wilmington for the renewal Of the large
fre med business directories which hang IN
the Wilmington a. Northern railroad depot.
the Merritt House. and the olhcs OF the
Postal telegraph Gable Co. Each euoecrioer
has HIS name and business inserted IN the
condensed book directory OF Wimlngton'
Philadelphia. West Chester, fottstoWn,
Reading and Allentown. and receive a copy
OF the work In November
Warm weather mas no IN effect on the
mission OF the dominican Fathers Of New
York at st. Joeephs Catholic Church.
Bfandywine. and interest IN the revival
seems to be growing.
-Aire. Groves died 81 the resider CO OF
james p. Fogwell. No. 2i9 West street, last
night.
-Benjamin Wilson. the Unknown co'ored
man whose illness was mentioned IN the
EVENING JOURNAL yesterday, died to-day al
his home near Ninth on Tatnan street.
-Brandywine Commandery, Knights OF
Malta. win probably entertain number OF
PhiRdelphians AT its important meeting IN
Eden Hall.
-Asbest Dale. who was drowned In the
canal at princt ton on Saturday. served In
The late war as a member uf The First Della
ware Infantry, and once lived here.
Evening journal., 1895-09-24
uer Bunker Coal cave ont.

The British steamship Ardanroso, from
Boston for Philadelphia. arrived at
Lewes. Del yesterday with her supply
Of bunker coal exhausted. In order 10
reach her destination it was necessary
TO anchor and communicate with the
shore for q fresh supply of fuel.
Toward night a schooner loaded With
coal was gotten alongside Of the vessel
The fuel was discharged IN a hurry, for
the Ardanrose was q time chartered
craft. and the expense Of the delay was
one which her owners would have to
hear
Evening journal., 1895-09-24
RE WAS 4 BRUTE.
Frederick Wagner Beats His wife and
Breaks Her Leg-Is Held Pending Her
Recovery No New Thing for Him.

Frederick Wagner Beats His wife and
Breaks Her Leg-Is Held Pending Her
ReeoverI No New Thing for Him.
Frederick Wagner Is heavy set.
black hroWed fellow, who lives with his
wife and two little children ia Morris
court, small alley, with an outlet on
Tatnall between Sixth aud Seventh
streets He Is Ia the habit of
beating bis wife, bat she has
never complained. LAST evening,
he star ted In TO hammer her and the
row set the nsighborhood ia an uproar.
Sergesnt Bayley and Officer Scott and
two newspaper men we're informed by a
10-year old daughter OF the couple, that
her mother was being killed aud they
went TO the scene. The mGn was put
under arrest and was being taken out
between the two officers, when be turned
and kicked his wife. She fell into the
arms Of one Of the reporters, aud was
carried 10 the house.
Wagner then tackled Sergeant Bayley
and broke bis helmet and tore his
uniform. he was overpo wsred, how
ever, and landed IN the police station
The woman was sent 20 the Homeo
psthic Hospital, where It was found that
her right leg was broken The children
we're cared for by the nelghbors ard this
morning taken charge Of By Agent
Frank Stout
The brutal wife beater was araigned
this morning on a charge Of assault
with attempt TO commit murder AS
the wife Is laid up for month the case
was continued until October %, bal
being fixed at $500
Evening journal., 1895-09-24
Not at the oetober rerm.

The slander case OF Isaac w. Nailor vs.
ex Governor James Ponder, Of Milton
will not come up At the October term Of
the Sussex County Court. although state
ments to the contrary have been
published within the past few
Gays A certain time was set by the
court for the filing Of reasons fol new
trial. Eailor's lawyers failed to make the
filing within the prescribed time and the
case will have TO so over until the
succeeding term.
Evening journal., 1895-09-24
WITH THE SCHOOL BOAPp.

A short Session at which Two New
Changes In Teachers-Other business
Transacted.
There was a meagre attendance at the
meeting Of the Board OF Education last
evening and but little business was done,
owing to the heat aud the outside excite
ment The credentials of Daniel Ross.
the new member from the First ward
were accepted aud Mr. Ross sworn In.
Owing TO the continued Illness OF
Miss Ella Novel;, sixth assistant in No.
6, number Of temporary changes were
made % hold good until her recovery
They were. Miss Mary h Steel as sixth
assistant In No. "a; Mss Harriet N.
Sutton to be assistant principal In No
20; Miss Ida Mark to be seventh assistant
in No 3; Miss Ida NJ Stewart 6hf
assistant in No. q Miss Florence Med
holdt. third assistant In No. IL. and Miss
Mary Weach to bs sixth assistant In No
10
series Of lectures to be held at the
High school beginning October /, was
announced by DE- Crumbaugh.
DR.. Shortlidge moved the appoint
menu OF bokti n Flnley Ab thtWutl
from the Ninth ward. and he wal
elected he also moved the position OF
superintendent Of the building OF th,
stone wall at No "a. bo declared vacant
as the park engineer could do the work
but withdrew II when he saw that there
was opposition
II Was decided to allow tho schools "a
celebrate October rs as Arbor Day No
was allowed new h,g; and President
Baird was sustained In his course II
hiring a lawyer TO defend the cas-
against the Board OF Health
Evening journal., 1895-09-24
ApAIR euILpINe A MusEE.

That Is what Manager Dookstader
Would Like it to BE.
For several days there have been
rumors that w. l.. Dockstader, a success.
ful museum mAnsgsr, would purchase
the lease of the spacious Adair building
st Seventh and Shlpley streets. now
occupied as furniture store, to fit II IN
as a museum. Mr. D5ckstader has been
trying to locate in an amusement hall foI
this season and seltc.ed several Sites
Me-. Adsir when ssked about the pro-
posed change this morning said that the
museum man was talking about leasing
the Adair building but had only talked
about II and bad done nothing further.
Evening journal., 1895-09-24
INoUEsT on MKENzIlls DEATA

The Coronor's Jury visits the Morocco
Factory Of r. Biumonthal q co. aud
Looks at the Machinery.
Deputy Coroner Chandler held on
inquest last evening on the body Of
James Mckenzie. who died Saturday
afternoon from INJURIES received by being
caught in a bei6 at f Bumenthel &
Company 5 works IL was sho wn that a
belt maker took two inches out Of the
belt, and that then Mckenzie started to
put It on the pulley. AS soon as he got the
belt on the upper pulley. which was
still. IL began moving, and the msn was
caught and thrown around the shaft
aud fatally wounded The Jury ad-
journed TO meet this morning at the
works and inspect the machinery
This morning the jury visited the
factory, but the result Of their investi.
CATION WAS not made public. The inquest
will be continued TO night.
Evening journal., 1895-09-24
Death Oh AN old Ph,slclan.

BRIDeEToN, Sept 24-Dr. Ephrain
Holmes, the Oldest physician in Cumber
land county, died Sunday at his home II
Greenwich, aged 7S years. he wal
noted for his remarkable memory. II
the earlier part OF his career he practiced
his profession for long time at Black
woodJown, Gloucester county. He never
m = rlIad
Evening journal., 1895-09-24
The ciudad do Reus Accident.

The Spanish steamship Cludad do Reus,
which was Ia Wilmington last Winter be-
ing overhauled. and which cleared eater
day for Santsnder, was doche3 at Cramps
dry DICK fer examination, her rudder
having been discovered to have been bent
during the passage across the Atlantic
from the Mediterranean. The damage
was repaired, the vessel loaded with oil
in bulk. and she sailed last night FOR her
destination
Evening journal., 1895-09-24
Grand ran Opening.

Mitchell q Bash, the enterprising
Market street firm, announce their Fall
opening on Wednesday and Thursday
This occasion will probably snrpass
anything Of the kind ever before
attempted by the firm. II such Is
possible. The store no doubt will be
crowded with sreople to see the grand
display Of millinery, coats, wraps and
trimmings The display will present
scene Of rare beauty.
Evening journal., 1895-09-24
senntnr mixer olsarn1

MEDIA. Sept "a - Senator jesse NJ
Baker was accused yesterday Of nnpro
fessionsl conduct as an attorney and was
called before the court His surprise and
earnest denial convinced all who heard
him that be was innocent. and he did not
rest until be made II clear that some one
had blundered
Evening journal., 1895-09-24
NothInr But BruIsea.

Levy Court Commissioner R Lswis
Armstrong was thrown from his carriage
By fractions horse at Front and TatnRll
streets last evening The only injuries
be sustained were bruises. When the
runaway was caught at Fourth and
Monroe streets it was found that the
carriage was badly damaged
Evening journal., 1895-09-24
RemarEabIe Rlrthday ceIebratiop.

BRIDeETON, Sept. "a "A remarkable
anniversary was celebrated Saturday
evening at the homo OF Edward s.
Moore, on Walnut street. the occasion
being the anniversary of the birth Of
Mrs Eunice Moore and Mrs. Martha
Baker, who are S0.ysar old twins About
thirty members Of the two families were
present, four generations being repre-
sented In one family.
Evening journal., 1895-09-24
The Bsnsdietion OF ST. Rsphasi'. HOUSE

IH8 I8HEuINII0H OF % NHUHIoI-7 HOuH0
The service of dedication Of
the new quarters OF s.. Mich
ael's Free Hospital for Babies,s now
located at St. Raphael's House No. 10ii
Tatnall street. will take place to morrow
afternoon at o'clock, Bishop Coleman
and other clergymen officiating The
public is cordially invited TO attend what
promises to be very interesting occs
sion. The premises will be open for
inspection at o'clock
Evening journal., 1895-09-24
Rene 8. FougerAy's Creditors.

The creditors Of Rene j Fougeray
who have thrown his Union Park effects
into the hands Of the sheriff are Cohen
and Bslder and George T. Krohl The
6rst named firms claim Is 81 2l5 80,
while krohl's is $4,000 making u total
OF &102i5 80.
Evening journal., 1895-09-24
THE 1RAcK AN ANNoYANce.
South Wilmington People Complain Of
Neglected Railway.

south Wilmington People Complain OF a
Neglected Railway.
The Wilmington City Railway Com
pany Is being condemned by the people
of South Wilmington. Sometime ago
the railway company laid a track from
Third street bridge out New Castle
avenue TO Eden Park The only car
that was ever run over the track was
struck By a locomotive aud knocked of
Since then the track has been neglected
sadly aud now II is partially coversd
with esrth.
Night driving along New Castle
avenue Is made dangerous as we'll as
annoying by the uncovered portions Of
the track which are enough TO tear of
the wheel OF sny ordinsry carriage. The
people contend that the track ought tC
be torn up or covered over,
Evening journal., 1895-09-24
The brotherhood Convention.

The annual convention OF the Brother
hood Of St Andrew, meets at Louisville,
Ky TO morrow aud lasting until Sunday
night. Delaware will be represented by
John s. Grohe. James d. Carter and
Robert Tadman.
Evening journal., 1895-09-24

t. is expected that William S Hilles
and Henry Q Conrad, representing the
caveator and executors respectively In
toe contest srising from the provisions
of the late Isaac Solomon's will,
will appear before Register
of Wills Cooch this afternoon. II they
do, it is probable that the Security Trust
and Safe Deposit Company will be
Appointed administrAtor pendente lite.
Evening journal., 1895-09-24
PERSONAL.

ssrTNHE LADIES SAFE GUARDm Is GUAR
Il anteed 10 give absolute protection for
one year. and can be worn without the
knowledge of another. Price, Soc three for ST..
No circulars. ladies' SupplyUo. Lacrosse. w "a.
SsrNHE LADIES' SAFE PROTECTOR"
Il assures protection, Is easily adjusted,
absO ,utely reliable. ana can be worn with
out knowledge Of another. end for particu-
lars. Lacrosse Specially Co., Lacrosse, Wis
Evening journal., 1895-09-24
Horse. En Ronte % .rlmlleo.

On the 12 % Baltimore train this
afternoon thers we're two special "horse
and carriage cars" attached to the rear.
La these were race horses ard outfits en-
route TO the Plmllco course for the
Autumnal races next week. The pc
cnliRr cars attracted much attention
while here.
Evening journal., 1895-09-24
WILSnNGrON FURNITURE
w AND
STORAGE EXCHANGE

oLVTIAUE LNOIIAlFWLs
All kinds Of Furniture bought, sold and ex-
changed. Stoves and heaters repaired, OIL
KNs and gasoline stoves called for, thoroughly
OvorhRuled and returned at moderate cost
Stoves taken down, stored for the season and
put up "a the fall Address or call,
1905 ORANGE STREET. Wilmington, Del.
II HOEGELsBERGER. NJ. d..
IL 6i6 MARKET STREET,
Made THE EYE his SPECIAL STUDY
IN the Universities Of Vienna, Austria, and
New York City, ia the Philadelphia Poly
clinic and Wills Eye Hospital.
he EXAMINES EYES FREE and guAran.
tees satisfaction.
GOLD GLASSES, $500.
STEEL GLASSES. 50 CENTS
Evening journal., 1895-09-24
A nIammoth rarofoorn.

Willism 7. Lyman has on exhibition
In bis OH se an ear Of yellow corn which
is fifteen inches long and weighs p
pounds It was grown on the farm OF
Dr.. l. d Ball near B:andywlne Springs
Evening journal., 1895-09-24
Flsh 4 Cents a Pound.

On Wednesday September 25th. at Fifth
and Church streets p w & B. freight
yard, a car load OF FISH FROM a m until
cold From Nelson Lock ~ood q Co.
L. A. MCCLURE.
Evening journal., 1895-09-24
REAL ESTATE.
roR sALE.

nor SALE CHEAP.-A SMALL FIRE
It proof safe. New combination lock. Also
small family cider press Apply DIAMO Nd
PRi NTING CUMPASY, ll2 French street.
HNOR SALE-A BRAND NEW WOMAN'S
a BICYCLE with pneumatic tires. Can be
Hean At the Evening Journal office.
Evening journal., 1895-09-24
BUsINnss OARDs.
CEWINg MAOHTNF9

- O'DONALD. u East Seventh street,
leads them all IN low prices.
Brand new 500 machines reduced TO Sl6,
9lS and go All makes 10 select from.
Singer, Wheeler q Wilson. New Home, Do
nestle, White, Standard and all other makes.
Any machine sent on trial. free.six months for
oa0b, two years on installments. Send postal.
J.. u. O'DONALD,
No. 12 East Seventh Street.
Any machine repaired. 30 cents up.
Evening journal., 1895-09-24
NOTICES.

90 TO THE WILMINGTON PHOTO-
" Company'e new gallery. Finest In city.
Great reduction In prices. 4Ol16 Market
street. above FOurth.
Evening journal., 1895-09-24
KepaIrIpe a Pennrrrove Boat

At Moore's shipysTd to-day the sloop
Fannie and Annie is up for repairs. A
new mast is being placed in. rne Fan
ME aud Annie Is owned by Frank Walker,
OF Pennegrove.