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Evening journal., 1896-12-15
INSULTING WOMEN.
A DUO ON THE WEST SIDE WHO
OUGHT TO BE IN JAIL.

II would be well for Chief Of Police
Dolan to put an officer in citizens
clothes out on West Tenth street near
Adams. 1t has not been long since a
colored man was insulting women out
in that neighborhood. and now two
white men have taken his place.
Last evening two married women,
who live in the neighborhood. one Of
them being 60 years old. went to the
Grand Opera House to see Faust" The
show did not let out until shortly be-
fore II o'clock. and It was after II
O'Clock before they got within a square
or two of home. When they reached
Tenth and Monroe streets they separ-
ated. but just before doing so noticed
two men, one large and the other
small, a few yards away. The men ex-
changed a few words and the smaller
one followed the younger woman while
the larger one followed the older one,
He crossed the street towards her, say
ing three times: "You had better
stopl' But she did not and it was only
when she had reached her door that he
turned back The fellow was about
six feet tall, heavy set and wore a
black hat and long dark overcoat.
Evening journal., 1896-12-15
TALK OF A TURH-DOWN.
IT is SAID THAT MAYOR JEFFERIS
WILL NAME NEW MEN.

The terms of the present members
of the City Board of Health will expire
in May, and there is already specula-
tion as to the intention of Mayor JEFF
ferris regarding the matter. He will fill
the vacancies and some politicians de-
clare that DR.. Joseph p Pyle, DR.. John
Fahey, John S. Price and J. Harvey
Spruance will not be continued
AT the time of their appointment IL
was given out that there was a deal
whereby the mayors son. Or. Joseph
r. Jeiferis was TO be made secretary.
But il did not pan out. for Charles
Ten Weeges was elected secretary and
the mayors son executive officer. This
Office the young doctor refused to ac-
cept and Frederick Hamann secured
the place.
1t is now said that the mayor will
get his revenge for this breach of con-
tract by turning down the
four men and naming four
others, who will act more in ac-
cordance with his desires regarding
the hlling of the subordinate places.
Evening journal., 1896-12-15
LOCAL NEWS NOTES.

Wilmington City Railway car No.
26, which contains an electric heater,
was placed on Delaware avenue last
night
The funeral of Mrs. Catharine G.
Hanlon took place from st. Marys
r. G. Church, this morning, and inter-
ment was made in New Cathedral
Cemetery.
-Lovey T. Aydelott. of Clarksville,
Sussex county. has been granted an
original widows pension.
The Marshallton Iron Works.
which have been closed for a year, re-
sumed work yesterday morning.
Edward Crawford was fined last
night by Magistrate Kelley for keep
ing a vicious dog.
One Of Stoeckle's new beer wagons
was badly damaged at Fifth and Madi-
son streets this morning, the horses
attached to it becoming frightened and
running away.
An ice-making machine was
shipped to Costa Rica by the Reming-
ton Machine Company yesterday.
Yesterday afternoon Frank Nolen
was permitted by Chancellor Nichol-
son to draw out of court money real
lied from the sale of the William
Chandler real estate.
For the purpose Of studying the
manner of conducting the night cdr
cational classes in the Y. M. C. A., of
Philadelphia, Secretary Lang AMI Med
ford II. CahOon went up there yester-
day and may form classes here IN a
short while.
The infant son Of John Frigar. for
merly of Wilmington. died at the home
of its parents in Philadelphia on sun
day.
Stacy Doren. formerly Of Whining
ton, died in Gloucester, N. j., aged 20
years, yesterday. His funeral will take
place from the residence of his son-in-
law, Rev. G.. w. Lamborn, at that
place, on Thursday.
This afternoon the regular monthly
meeting Of the Ladies' Auxiliary of the
Y. nj. c. A. will be held.
Evening journal., 1896-12-15
BIG NEW BARN BURNED.

CHESTERTOWN, Nd, Dec. IS
The large new barn, extensive she'd
ding, a large amount of long fodder,
about fifteen hundred bushels of corn,
twenty-five bushels of wheat, seventy
hve bushels of oats and ten tons of hay
were destroyed by fire on the farm of
W. irving Walker, near Chester Bridge.
in Queen Anne county, yesterday after
noon. The farm is tenanted by Mr..
Spear, who had about fifteen minutes
before started for Chestertown. leav-
ing no one at home except his wife and
a cOlored woman. At about $50 O'Clock
Mrs. Spear saw a small flame shooting
up from the top of the fodder rick
about forty feet high from the large
barn. All the farming implements.
stock, etc, were saved. Loss about
$1,000, fully covered by insurance.
Evening journal., 1896-12-15
PASSED TWO sUNKEN WRECKS.

The schooner Il. and r. Lupton,
which arrived in the Delaware yester-
day from New Haven, reports having
passed, on December 12, the sunken
wreck of the barge Jersey Belle. Abse-
con Light bearing N. by T.. about ten
miles, the mast hanging fast to wreck
and number of spars were sticking
up just above water. Very dangerous
TO navigation, as It cannot be seen un-
I'll close aboard. Also the sunken
wreck of the barge Joseph Baker. be-
tween seven and eight miles east of
Cape May Light, with two masts stand
ing.
Evening journal., 1896-12-15
HEADQUARTERS FOR HOLIDAY
GOODS.

Elegant and useful Christmas gifts
Umbrellas, Silk Mufhers, Handker-
chiefs, Kid Gloves, Neckwear, Sus-
penders, Sweaters, Plush Caps and
Furs at the lowest prices in the city, at
Ross, No, 210 Market street Largest
stocksi Best assortments! Agent for
Domestic Sewing Machine.
FUNERAL OF MICHAEL COLLINS.
The funeral Of Michael Collins. who
dropped dead on Saturday morning Of
heart disease, took place from his late
residence, No. 119 Market street. yes
terday morning. Requiem mass was
celebrated at st. Patrick's r. c. Church
by Rev. d. J. Flynn and interment was
in New Cathedral Cemetery.
Evening journal., 1896-12-15
ONE CENT.
BURGLARS IhFEST The CITY.
BOLD ATTEMPTS MADE TO ROB
SEVERAL HOUSES ON THE
WEST SIDE.

SEVERAL HOUSES ON THE
WEST SIDE.
Thieves seem to infest the city, es-
pecially the West Side, and every day
some new accounts Of their boldness
and depredations are learned. Burglars
made an attempt to enter the house OF
Washington Seeds. No. 1887 Shallcross
avenue. on Sunday, but we're fright
ened Off Mr. Seeds was aroused in the
night by a tapping at his front door.
He went down stairs, rifle in hand, and
took q position where he could observe
the burglars. The knight of the jimmy
worked rapidly away. and soon had
the lock on the door broken. At this
stage of the game Mrs. Seeds screamed
and the burglars fed. with Mr.. Seeds
in hot pursuit The thieves were chased
for several squares, but made good
their escape.
Another attempt was made to rob
the house of George Il. O'Conner. No.
1902 West Tenth street. The marks of
the Jimmy on this house resembled
those at the Seeds house. Nothing
was stolen.
The home Of James T. Chandler was
also visited on Sunday night, and one
of the burglars was caught. He proved
10 be John Joyce, a 17-year-old boy.
Mr. Chandler was in his office at the
time, and hearing a noise in the rear
of his house he ran TO the side alley
on Ninth street and as he did the bur
glars ran into him. A fight ensued Of
three against one. Mr. Chandler
pluckily managed to hold Joyce. Moth
ing was found on him, however, and
he was released.
Evening journal., 1896-12-15
TO DREDGE THE RIVER.
Work to Be Again Resumed
on the Christiana's Channel.
THE BIDS SOON TO BE OPENED

QUANTITY OF SEWAGE ANNU-
ALLY DEPOSITED IN THE
STREAM
IL has been rumored for some days
that General w. II. Smith. I'm charge
OF the United States engineers office
here, had received instructions to as
certain the quantity of sewage which
Is annually deposited in the Christiana
with a view of ascertaining its bearing
on the work of dredging that stream.
An Evening Journal reporter called
at the engineers Office to learn II there
was any truth in the report.
General Smith was in Philadelphia.
but an attache of the Office willingly
answered all OF the reporters queries.
He said mo such instructions have
been received at this office from Wash
ington. 1t is true that we are endeav-
oring to ascertain the quantity of sew
age deposited in the stream, but that
Is part OF the regular routine duty OF
the Office. That's what we are here
for. We endeavor to fix the quantity
OF distractions deposited I'm the stream
as basis for an estimate for the re-
moval OF them
The work of removing the wrecks OF
eight vessels in the upper Christiana
will be completed about the end OF this
month. The firm engaged in the work
has nearly completed It's work. though
several of the older wrecks yet remain
to be removed"
II is understood, however, that all of
those wrecks which were an impedi-
ment to navigation have been removed.
More -ork is contemplated on the
Christiana and bids VIII be opened on
January 2 for the work II Is proposed
TO resume the dredging where opera
tions were suspended in September last
about half a mile below Third street
bridge, and continue up to the Pulp
works, and then dredge the river below
the bridges The depth Is to be flf-
teen feet at mean low water. and the
width Of the channel as far as the
available funds will permit. to be 150
feet from the mouth of the river to the
old Delaware and Western railroad
bridge, and TO be eighty feet for a fur
ther distance of $50 feet. and forty
feet after that until the Delaware Pulp
Works Is reached. The depth of the
cutting is to reach a maximum Of ten
feet. II is believed that the bottom Is
sand, mud and gravel, and the rise OF
the tide is six feet
The work is to be done as rapidly as
possible and the bids for 1t must not
exceed the stipulated balance on hand.
The amount of material removed will
be paid for by the cubic yard, meas
ured in place, and shall be determined
by surveys made before dredging Is
commenced and after it Is completed.
All surveys and measurements are to
be made under the direction OF the en-
gineer in charge by persons employed
by him for that purpose. The decision
Of the engineer in charge as TO the
amount of material excavated and re-
moved, as well as to its location and
deposit, shall be final and without ap-
peal on the part of the contractor.
Evening journal., 1896-12-15
COUNCILHANIC SUGGESTIONS.
ONE OF THE THINGS WHICH THE
MUNICIPAL COMMISSION WILL
CONSIDER.

CONSIDER.
This evening the Municipal Commits
sicn appointed by the General Assem-
bly, 10 draft a new charter for this city,
will meet and discuss various propo-
sitions relating TO the new charter,
which have been advanced. and a num-
Der of which il considers worthy of
consideration.
Il seems to be diinitely settled that
the new City. Council will be a strictly
legislative body, and viii be possibly
a non-partisan organization. Il has
been suggested as mans of securing
the election OF good men for the Office
of councilman that at the first city
election HID under the new charter
six members be chosen to serve for
four years and six TO serve Tor two
years. The voters. under this sugges-
tion, are TO be restricted to casting bal
lots for six of the twelve membrs to
be elected. The six persons who re-
eeiye the highest number OF votes will
be elected for four years. and those re-
ceiving the next highest for two
years. Every two years thereafter six
members will be elected for four years.
thereby ensuring a holding-over mem
bership all the time
II will be several weeks before the
new charter is completed and ready
for presentation to the General Assem-
bly, for its approval.
Evening journal., 1896-12-15
no FIGHT TWn MEN-

Jack Williams, Of Wilmington
formerly OF New Orleans. will fight
two men in succession at different
Philadelphia clubs on Saturday night.
AT the Athletic Club of Philadelphia
he will meet Frank Bradley in six
round contest. He will then go to the
d. A. c. and meet Warren ziegler in a
six-round contest.
Evening journal., 1896-12-15
THIs HORSE CAME BAcK.

A horse attached to a wagon of Henry
Hurt ran away at Second and Monroe
streets yesterday afternoon. After gall
Looping over most of the streets of the
west side with a yelling crowd of pur-
suers behind it, the animal returned to
the place from which it started with
out having done any damage.
Evening journal., 1896-12-15
HALL cOMPANY,s oTFIcERs.

The Catholic Hall Company held it's
annual meeting last night at the office
of John X. Bradford, No. West Ninth
street, and elected these officers for
the ensuing year: President, Charles
O'ConnOr; vice-president, Peter A.
Horty; secretary, John +. Callahan:
treasurer. John X. Bradford. board Of
directors. Joseph Combs. Bernard
Donahoe. Edward F. Kane. Daniel r.
KilrOy. ID. w. Lynch. Thomas /. DOH
erty, Thomas Condor.
Evening journal., 1896-12-15
ATTEMPTED BURGLARY.
THIEVES ATTEMPT TO BREAK
INTO THE RESIDENCE OF II. H.
WARD.

Last night ---glars attempted to en-
ter the house OF II. II. Ward, at Fifth
and Rodney streets. They were dis
covered by Officers Gum and Schell.
who gave chase and Officer Gum re-
ceived a bad fall and severe injury by
falling over the boardwalk Schell
kept up the chase OF the two burglars
until he lost them on Broome street.
below Lancaster avenue. They went
back to the Ward home and found the
kitchen door Open
The family was aroused and notified,
bue an examination of the premises
disclosed the fact that the burglars had
not had time to get any booty.
Two men answering the description
Of the men chased were seen hanging
around Tenth and Franklin streets
earlier in the evening, but the officers
kept too sharp a lookout for them to
accomplish anything.
Evening journal., 1896-12-15
AFTER RECRUITS FOR CUBA.

Men who assert that they are agents
of the Cuban Junta were in Whining
ton yesterday endeavoring to enlist
men for service on the island. Some
OF the Cuban sympathizers do not be-
lieve that they are what they repre-
sent themselves to be, but they declare
that they secured a number of re-
cruits.
Evening journal., 1896-12-15
EPWORTH'S GRAND CONCERT.
PROGRAM TO BE RENDERED BY
COMBINED CHURCH CHOIRs TO-
MORROW NIGHT.

Appended is the program Of the free
concert to be given by the choir OF Ep-
worth M. r. Church, augmented to
sixty voices, tomorrow. There will
be an entire change of program for
Thursday evening"
Chorus ta) Il Have Set Watchmen Upon
Thy Walls. ....................Glo Glover
o. Rejoice" ...................K Kirkpatriclt
Epworth Choir fnugmented)
Trio. Mandolins and Guitar, Hungarian
Misses Carter and Mum.
Solo, "A Message From the King
Pinsuu
Master Harry Carter
Violin solo. "'rhe Pirate. "...... Singeloe
Miss Edna Bradhcld
Chorus, "The Mountain Land, Emerson
Choir
Solo Reeds OF the Shepherd"
Piano solo. Spring Night 70
Schumann-I Iiszt
Miss Martha Bradheld.
Solo. Christmas" ................ Schclloy
Miss Nirgie Conner.
Chorus. 'Laudate Dominum 30. Gardner
Choir.
Flute solo, "Fontasia on lsl Captain"
Sousa
j. Milton Davidson.
Duet, "Hark TO the Mandolne" Parker
MIS- Howard l.. Pyle and Miss Virgie
Chorus, Gloria" Twelfth Mass. Mozart
Choir
Evening journal., 1896-12-15
VILLAGE NEARLY coMPLErEp.

The Industrial village being con-
structed for the st. Joseph's Home for
Colored Orphan Boys. at Clayton. by
Contractor Patrick Fahey will be COM
pleted this week. This is the project
which was founded by the late Father
De Ruyter.
Evening journal., 1896-12-15
FARMERS' INSTITrTEs-

These farmers institutes will be held
in New Castle county: Odessa. to-day;
Bear station, December 16; Talleyville,
December II; Glasgow, December 1S:
Union, December 10; Hockessin, jan
uary' 13 and 14;Stanton, January 25 and
26. The annual meeting will be held
in Newark in February.
Evening journal., 1896-12-15
10 II vEsTIGATE THE B. & o.

The Baltimore Reorganization Com
mittee of the Baltimore and Ohio rail-
road will be called together this week
by Chairman Alex Shaw, to consider
the report recently made by Expert
Little, representing the New York Re
organization Committee. The security
holders of the Baltimore and Ohio and
the public in general look forward to
Evening journal., 1896-12-15
sHIppFn A rRnII.EY cAR

The Jackson and Sharp Company
yesterday afternoon shipped a trolley
car to Hagerstown, Md. The company
Is constructing a number of trolley cars
for the Union Traction Company, of
NnWark. N. j.
Evening journal., 1896-12-15
BATTERY's sILVER MEDAL,

Ex-Magistrate James Monaghan has
a silver medal which he won at target
practice in New Jersey on October is,
lS4S. 1t was presented to Company b,
Delaware Artillery, by Lieutenant c.
Plumly. of this city, and was shot for
by ali the members of the company.
Evening journal., 1896-12-15
ANCIENT ORDER FoREsTERs.

Wilmington Court, No T. Ancient
Order Foresters, will be instituted on
Friday night in the Knights of St.
John and Malta Hail. Fifth and Market
streets. The grand officers of the high
court Of Pennsylvania will be present
and install the officers.
Evening journal., 1896-12-15
FORGE COMPANY CLOsEs.

The establishment of the Johnson
Forge Company has been closed until
the first of the year. Tho company's
plant has been shut down for several
months until a few weeks ago, when
it again resumed. It's closing will
throw a number Of men out of work.
Evening journal., 1896-12-15
SUPPER nor POOR pEOpIE-

The Sunshine Circle of Kings Daugh-
ters have made great preparations for
serving a supper to $50 deserving poor
people in the Salvation Army barracks.
at Fifth and Walnut streets, on Christ
mas night
Evening journal., 1896-12-15
WHEN ON EAST SIDE

Stop in Mitchells Lunch Cafe and try
their hot oyster pie, served with celery
sauce. Northeast corner Seventh and
Poplar streets.
Open every night until l o'clock
Evening journal., 1896-12-15
WOMAN PREACHER IN WHINING
TON

At the First NJ. p. Church last night
Mrs. w. Il. Blandy, the renowned
woman preacher, delivered another fine
sermon. Nine penitents were at the
altar and six professed faith. The
evangelist will preach every afternoon
and evening at and 7.3O o'clock.
Evening journal., 1896-12-15
To HAVE TELEpHONns.

The old telephone line between Mar
Gus Hook and Wilmington is being
reconstructed and the work will be fin
ished in a few days.
Evening journal., 1896-12-15
FOR RENT.
rOR SAFE
RICYCI.ES-

FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE.-Five BIZ
cycles, as follows One little girls wheel,
cost $40; one woman's Rambler, cost $50;
one mans Gladiator, cost $S5; one Wav-
erly, cost $50; one Stearns, cost 800. All
1856 wheels. What have you TO offer for
Journal Office.
Evening journal., 1896-12-15
WORK on THE BRIDGE.

The power-house at Third street
bridge is being sheathed with galvan-
lied iron. The last girder on the ap-
proaches will be placed to-day.
Evening journal., 1896-12-15
LITTLE PoLICE BUSINESS

The only business discussed at the
meeting of the Police Commission yes
terday was the letter received from
the Water Department concerning the
amount of water used at the police
station. The matter was referred to
City Council.
Evening journal., 1896-12-15
UNLOADING SCRAP IRON

The schooners Frank Leaning, of
Boston. and William Cummings and
the barge Lindenthorpe, are dis
charging cargoes of scrap iron at the
Old Ferry rolling mill OF the Diamond
State Iron Company.
Evening journal., 1896-12-15

Suitable Xmas gifts-Dress Suit
Cases, Bags. Pocket-books and Walk
lets. No. East Fourth street, Dure &
Townsend.
Evening journal., 1896-12-15

The resignation of Susanna Camper
son, as janitor of No. II school, was
reported, and the appointment of Sam
uel Mcdowell recommended. Perry o..
Vandegrift was appointed janitor of
school No. 27, vice Charles Yates, re-
-igned.
1t wcs reported that pianos had been
purchased for schools Nos. 1. "a and 8.
Tho question of the piano begging
system came up before the board. but
on motion Of MIR. Turner, the matter
was indefinitely postponed.
An order was drawn for SS5.OS in
favor of J. q. J. ~ Harman The boiler
of school No. G was reported to be in
bad condition. An order for S482.3
was drawn in favor of the Free Lii
brary.
On motion of Mr.. Baynard a com
mittee of four was appointed to look
after the interests of the board before
the General Assembly. The chair
named Messrs. Baynard, Shortlidge,
McCausland and Morrow. Schools Nos.
and were allowed $5 each to pur-
chase piano covers. The attention of
the board was called to the absence of
Mr.. Baldwin, the member from the
Eighth ward. A report from the Water
Department in regard to the excessive
use OF water by certain schools was
read
The meters from November 13 to
December showed these figures: High
School. 200 cubic feet No. 9, 1900
cubic feet; No. 16, 10000 cubic feet
No. "a, 1920 cubic feet
The School Committee was instructed
to look into the matter.
Evening journal., 1896-12-15
no PREACH Al WEsLEY--

The revival services which have been
in progress for some weeks at Wesley
NJ. +. Church. and which have proved
so successful. are being continued.
Rev. w. L. S. Murray will preach to-
night at 7.30 o'clock.
Evening journal., 1896-12-15
WANfED

WANTED-Students to learn Bookkeep-
ing. Shorthand, Typewriting, Banking,
uring, ETC., at Goldey College, Sth and
Market SITS. Day and Evening Sessions
Graduates aided to positions. Easy MONTH
ly or weekly payments, when desired. Cir
culars free. Call or write.
Evening journal., 1896-12-15
nIG DANCE To-NIGur

Buck dancers OF Wilmington will
meet tonight for the championship at
No. l03 West Third street.
Evening journal., 1896-12-15
IN MUNICIPAL COURT.

A oMALL BENY OF VICTIMS MADE
THEIR DEBUT BEFORE JUDGE
BAIL.
Steven Turner. colored, was charged
with entering the house of Effie La
Rue When asked in Municipal Court
what he had to say in answer to the
charge, the prisoner said that he
wanted to get warm. The woman OBJ
jected and threw the intruder out and
he reciprocated with blow He signed
for s. and costs.
George r. Bennett. charged with as
sault and battery on James Groomes,
cOlOred, was dismissed
Eliza Cramer. colored. was fined s.
and costs for assaulting Lizzie Cooper
also colOred.
Evening journal., 1896-12-15
REAL ESTATE

FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE.-A two
and one-half-story modern residence. To-
Gated at Newark. Del. convenient TO
railroad station. Nine rooms and three
more easily partltioned on third floor.
Bath. hot and cold water and hot water
heating. Lot 60X2J0 Beautiful lawn and
shade, fruit trees, etc. WIN sell or eX-
change for city property. Address II. 5.
GOLDEY, Eighth and Market streets,
Wilmington, Del.
FOR RENT.
No. 1922 Kirkwood street house and
store, rooms and bath. S23.
Nos. 1303-09 Linden St. 6 rooms bath, $40
No Ill Lincoln street, rooms, bath, $40
Nos. 725-727 Warner ST., rooms, bath, 81.
No 1926 Lodge street, rooms, BATH 49,
Nos 1205-l2l1 Pleasant street, rooms
and bath, s..
No 20S East 22d street. rooms. ST.
No 706 Curlett street. 8 rooms, 81.
No 724 Il. 11th ST., rooms. bath, Sl1
No. w. 1lth street II rooms. bath, SIS
No. 3l5 South Van Buren, st.. rooms, IS.
No 2927 Madison ST., rooms. bath, s..
No. S35 Locust street. 9 rooms s..
HENRY HOPES,
923 Market street.
Evening journal., 1896-12-15

Pictures and Picture Frames at IL
East Third street Hiram Yerger.
Evening journal., 1896-12-15
HELP ,%ANvED

RELIABLE man tohandle agts. for tele-
phone tablet and specialties. Pays 5000
year. Enc stp.Nictory Mfg Co, Co,Cleveland,O.
Men and women out of employment and
willing to work can learn of a permanent
situation at good wages, by writing at
once to p. " H., Box 2S3, Augusta, Me-
Evening journal., 1896-12-15

If YOU ARE SATISFIED
with your tailor. satisfied to give
the time he demands of YOU sat
lsiied with the prices you have to
pay, stick to him.
Hundreds of men, however. who
appreciate and know good clothes.
have found an easier way. "a more
economical way to dress well-as
well as the most expensive
tailors.
WE ARE HELPING THEM.
Buy what you want for Christ
mas presents. II they don't suit
or don't tit. bring them back after
Christmas. We'll exchange them
or return the money.
Store open every evening until
Christmas
Strictly one price and II dissat-
isfied with your purchase We VIII
return your money.
NEW YORK
CLOTHING HOUSE.
ZIG MARKET STREET.
MAX. EPHRAIM. Prop.
Evening journal., 1896-12-15
SITUATIONS WANTED

WANTED.-A lady desires engagement
as nurse and midwife. Address Mrs. Gill
ligen, Edge Moor, Del