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FOR SALE.
orners actual price quoted.

va. AVE. BET. 24TH AND 25TH:-
27x117. t6o)
H ST. NV. BET. 18TH AND 18TH
81 1-2 foot front. t64)
MARYLAND AVE, NEAR E ST. Me-
20x7O. t63)
FLORIDA AVE, NEAR lsT ST. NV
20x12o. t6S)
X ST. BET. Sd AND 4TH NE
18X144. too)
a2D ST, bet. AND H SITS. NV
37x137. (52)
P ST, BET. nth AND 18TH NV
Facing south; 24x95: to alley. tod
EAST CAPITOL ST. BET. 18TH AND
18TH, OPPOSITE POWER HOUSE.
60x90 to 30-s foot alley. t50)
KsT.. BET. 18th AND14TH SITS ST.
AM 40. t61)
4TH ST. Sc, BET. NJ. AND NJ
4Sxl05. t82)
Sd ST, BET. E. CAPITOL AND A SITS.
NE.-l9x36 To 24-foot alley, $50
18TH ST, BET AND Pa. AVE. Sc
1SxS2; 4-root aitey. t6D
1ITH ST. Ne. BET. A AND SITS
20xl10; 30-foot alley. t5S)
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FOR SALE-HouSES.


FOR SALE--A nice. new house, 8
rooms. press brick front, bay window;
all M l.; cars pass the door; on the highest
cash payment and $25 per month, incud-
ing interest Inquire S. CARR, 1855 Md.
ave. ne. after p. IN. ju22-3t-em
FOR SALE Two OF those handsome
new houses on north side OF G ST., be-
tween 9th and 1th sts. ne, to he sold in
the next 10 days ut a sacrifice; rooms,
bath. pantry, 4 closets and large. ooncretet,
cellar. All OF the rooms conveniently ar-
ranged, we'll lighted, handsomely papered
with cartridge and embossed papers, g.
inch blended borders and picture rod;
French-plate cabinet inantels, tiled hearths
fronts, with large slate pediments and heavy
cOruice: stable built for purchaser II de-
sired. These houses must he sold, and will
be offered at bargain, that you will lie
glad TO accept. Cash or easy terms Watch
man on premises to give all information.
rake HIST. cars. ju20-3tem
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FOR SALE OR TRADE.
FOR sALE--oR TnADE-tvo canop,

FOR SALE-oR TRADE-two canopy
top surrcys, two traps, one tea cart
and one Silver buggy; three side bar
buEgies. one Corning low cut buggy, one
thrce-Spring business wagon; our prices
scll-thcsa goods. We Will exchange for
horses or amy kind OF old carriages or
wa gons: storage for carriages, bnggies
and wagons 81 30 a month. painting and
rcfairing; teams of all styles for hire
at much cheaper rate than you can get
at any other piacc in the city. teams for
drummcrs OF business 81 so and 81 a day;
tbnsc keeping horses should call and look
at our place; We will boaBd your Lorse
for SIG month; teams delivered and
called for. LIVERY AND CARRIAGE
WORKS. 4s5 1-2 c st. Dw. II
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PROPERTY FOR SALE.
QMPROvED).
Orners' actual price quoted.


S4.SOo-11TH ST. Sc, NEAR LIN
COIN PARK.-A Broom brick dwelling
and bath; very desirable home: accomno-
dating terms. (62)
So. ST. NE.-Brick, with
~ rooms and store, u. IN. l.; reasonabie
terms. eHss u141
ST.. AVE. NE.-2-story
frame dwelling. containing 6 rooms and
pantry; easy monthly payments. t7O)
S5.OOO-I2TH Sc. Sc, BET. L AND
. -2-story press brick dwelling, contain
ing rooms: u III. l.; large yard and park
ing; terms to suit. tT3)
SO. 800 -CORCORAN ST, BET. 18TH
AND 18TH SITS. Three rooms deep,
10 rooms and bath: Il IN lie RI home; no cash
required: $50 per month. (S7)
$4,000 WASHINGTON HEIGHTS.
HEAD OF CONN. AVE.-Light stone
and brick: modern In every detail: heated
by steam; bard wood finish. (i46)
SALOON ST. Ne, TRINIDAD-New
mode ri g. 70, III brick and bath: lot 25x
145; 5000 cash; balance $50 per month.
(101)
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FOR SALE.
SUBURBAN LOTS.
n, xf .zxJ

Fort Myer Heights, Brookiand, Laurel.
Brightw ood lark, Palisades of the Potomac,
Forest Glen. Del Ray, Rockville. Benning,
Springlake Park, West Eckin gtoD, Charlton
HeieBts. rakoIna PARK, Tuxedo. Langdon.
Lakeland. Ingleside, Morris Addition, Har-
low Park. Somerset Heights.
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FOR SALE.
GOOD WILL, STOCK AND FIxTUREs.
Opnsrs' actual price quoted.


Established bakery, 9TH st. NV, near
o street market doing good cash busi-
price, $500. Further information, THE
TIMES REAL ESTATE BUREAU.
Flour and feed store, vicinity New Liberty
Market, horse. wagon, harness and Tx
lures; good paying business; party leaving
the city; price. $500: easy terms; esta b.
lsbed 1873. Apply TIMES REAL ES-
Established flour and feed store, Co
lnnlbia Heights; rent. SIS month; price,
$500; good paying business; books open
for inspection. g
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FOR RENT-sUBURBAN.

FOR RENT-Six-room house: nearly
new; near electric cars; Takoma Park;
81. so PEI month. Inquire DR.. BENNETT.
Takoma Park 1u20-7t
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wANTEp-HousEs.

XxyANTED-FOE CASH.
w Residence in Northwest; largo bed
rooms; baths, steam hoat; IS fcot frons.
more; would bny an old residence
and remodel; must 5o a bargain. Apply
Tho Times Real Estate Bureau,
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WANTED.
SUBURBAN HOMES.

VIC have applicants for country homes TO
rent for the season or lease by the year. Ad-
dress Immediately Times Real Estate
Bureau, 10th and Pa. ave. NV.
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FARMS.
orarrs' aetna! Liz quoted

OtraeTs' actual price quoted
We have listed many desirable places
near the city: large and small tracts. I'M
proved and nuimproved THE TIMES
REAL ESTATE BUREAU.
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FOR SALE-FARMS.
FOR SALE-SmalIf farm. 90 miles from
Washington. on Alexandria and Fred,
crick sburg Railroad. Addr ess J. NJ.
SPRINGMAN, Springman P. o., Va.
ju16-7t
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wANTED-ROOMS. "

ANTED-Unfur.. or rooms, 1st
or I'd moor, with privilege OF yard. light
housekeeping; location L and NJ, 9th and
9Th SITS. NV. state particulars and rent.
Address GOOD REFERENCE, this office.
ju22-3t-em
wANTED-By young married couple,
no children, rooms; I'd floor: hgkt
housekeeping; Georgetown or Northwest:
state price; must be cheap. Address
COUPLE. this office. Je2l-3t
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For HIRE.

FOR HIRE-To drummcrs and busi-
ness men, horse and buggy or Dayton,
STABLES, rear of els E st. NV; /; telephone
call 1Oo. myI6-0
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wANTEp-LoTs.

WANTED Private party wants a
building lot Is II. front, bet weeD 18th
aud goth, north ot N st; not over So foot
Address TIMES REAL ESTATE BUREAU.
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HELP WANTED-MALE AND
FEMALE.

WANTED first-class chambermaids
= iIst-class walters. 1928 / ST.
Nv. iua2-3 3t-plu
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COUNTRY BOARD.


PERSONS wishing board in the country
Tor themselves or families, where they
can be convenient To city can find the same
near Brookland. 1re minutes ride on steam,
or short walk to electric cars; house stands
alone, large rooms; plenty OF shade, good
table and reasonable terms. Address
PLEASANT HOME, this office. 1e2l-2t
FA AMILIES wanted TO occupy cuol.
pleasant rooms in large house, with
Dorches, la wD, and shade; near Falls Church;
adults so: good and plentiful table; eS-
ccilent water: conveyances to depot; bring
ont the children. Mrs. j. w. PHILLIPS,
East Falls Church. Va. ju20-1t-em
PERSONS wishing board in the country
Tor themselves or families where they
can be convenient to tile city. can find the
same near Good Hope Hill healthy location.
newly fur. rooms. plenty of SHADE and ey-
cellent board. Address Y. B. T.. this Of
flee. ju20-3t-em
SIS wEEKLY-Ov WASH
lngtoD, minutes ride; electric cars
MRS. TURNER, Fort Myer, Va. Je20-3 St
FOR SALE-BICYCLES.
FOR SALE-25- different kinds hest
known bicycles: new; latest models:
to 70 per cent discount. Box 10. this
Office. ju17-7t
BICYCLE Bargains--we will sell for
10 days only, for cash,-1 Gents for
S3s.t5. Indies Sis.50; 3 Gents, S43. SO:
not only up To- date hut little ahead A.
B. CARPENTER. 18th and Park Place.
Ely30-1m
HIGH GRADE BTCYCLES-
Munger's Birdie and Boyd Specials:
simple, strong, durahe: all guaranteed
WORCESTER CYCLE MFG. co. Ag'cy,
1880 14th st. NV. mySO- I'm
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EDUCATIONAL.

COMPETENT and experiencedteach-
er will give lessons In German for sum-
mer aerednced rates, Address LANGUAGE,
this office Item
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w wANTED-A woman 10 do cooking
anu general Eousewurk; no washing
and ironlug; must say nights; good city
reI.reqnifrd. AudreSs II. bI. W ,tLls OiiiCc.
iuoO- 3t-ern
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yuarge in or out or tie city. by MRS
L. c, MOORE, 800 & ST. NV, seud postal
ie2l-3t
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w "A NTED White woman, who has
Uau experience with children, for
nurse; best or refs. Mrs. L. L. GILBERT.
sOI Il 81. NV. iu22-3f
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w wANTED-A good white girl 10 do
cnainUer work and make herself useful.
Apply al once, 81 stnw. IL
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wANTED-3 settled colored women;
uousr "UIN; stay nights. 3U6 Ii st.
NV. ie2I-2t
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wANTED-A girl for general lousc-
NUtA- must stay at hight, ucrman pre-
ierred. CaH at 5UU, corner stu aud East
Capitol st. ju2o-3t
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HELP wANrEp-FEMALE.

w WANTED nurse and ooIored
evoA, az once. 1898 10th ST. NV. 1t
w wANTED-SIx colored girls for house.
work. 441 st. NV; uood wages.
lu2.-{t
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w wANTED by 4 neat colored man
psace as driver for private family or
wagon; or work of any kind: can
give good refs Address W. l., this office.
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w WANTED = weli-raised. settled
grocery clerk, or anything. 7. W., this
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w wANTED-Si Situation, by German flor-
list ana gardener; is also good driver; city
ref. G. G., 625I ST. JuI9-St-em
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WANTED Mlddle-aged woman 20
cOok, with boy or girl to help; whito
preferred. Apply WASHINGTON HOUSE,
Colonial Beach, Va. ;uI3-9t-em
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sfISCELLANEOUs-

PICTURES of the Anthony Bowen
School for sale by W. II. ROSS, photo
grapher, gallery 405 LIST ST. Sc. Washing
ton, u. C. Item
Evening journal., 1896-01-28
THE CHANCELLOR STEPS TN.
BOARD OF HEALTH RESTRAINED
FROM INTERFERING.

There Is q Big Fight Ahead and tho State
Board of Health May Take a Hand-o City
Solicitor Harman Retained to Defend
the Cits's Health.
The people CT Wilmington will be
compelled, for the time being, to submit
to the noxious odors which come from
the works Of the LIobig Chemical
Company on the Christisra. Lewis O.
Vsndegrift, solicitor for the company.
went to Dover yesterday and secured
from Chancellor Nicholson an order
restraining the Board OF Health OF this
city from interfering with, delaying or
stopping the operations of the works
This Is the sequel to ths resolution
adopted at the last meeting OF the
board. which denounced the odor as a
public nuisancs and gave the company
Eve days Ia which to Rbate It,
The order was made returnsble on
February IL, aud writs we're issued
against Dr. J. f. Franiz, DR.. Willard
Springer, DR.. John p Wales. Joseph
Jenkins, James Wilson and J. H. Lewis,
the individual members Of the board
Argument will take place at the Court
House IN this city.
City Solicitor Harmsn viii represent
the Board OF Health, and tue State Board
Of Health may take q hand atthe instances
of the people Of New Castle and Newport,
who are ais, affected b, reason OF the
refuse from the works lua1lng the waters
Of the Christiana river and Nonesuch
creek un wholesome
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NOTICES.

NOTICE THE COUNTY ASSESSMENT
~ IS now completed ard may be seen at the
following places;
First district-Iirst ward, James Hsrklns's
cigar tlre. No. 2l5 West Fourth street. Sec.
ond ward. Michael Gillesuies cigar store, No.
602 East Third street. Fourth ward, Joseph
Cross's barber shop. Fourth and Lombard
streets. Eighth ward, Charles K. Tay lOr'e
cigar store. Sixth and Lombard streets.
Second district Third ward. John STAN
nard's saloon, No 500 West Second street.
Fifth ward, Nancy Quigley's ssloon. No. 620
Madison street. Tenth ward Margaret Har-
kins' saloon. Pleasant and jackson streets
Eleventh ward. Robert COttingham's saloon.
No 800 Maryland avenue. Twelfth ward.
Philip r. Shea's saloon, Fourth and Scott
streets.
Third district-Sixth ward. William II.
Iloyd's grocery store, No. 7O5 King street.
Seventh ward. william Smith 3 grocery store,
Northwest corner lie aware avenue and
Jeffe g N street. Ninth ward, James Rigby' 3
cigar store, No. 20O0 Market street.
The assessors viii be in session at the Court
House levy Court room on January q, 2s
-, 30 and 81. for the purpose OF making any
corrections and placing any name on the
assessment list that NAV have teen omitted.
j. ID. MCCOY.
First District.
JAMES H. EARLY.
SscOad District.
CHARLES WHANN,
Third District.
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HOW IT Is TIE HAWKINS.
The Spanish Minister Calls Ont the
Revenue Cutters TO Stop Her From
Landing GArcia's Forces.

The Spanish Minister Calls Ont the
Revenue Cutters TO Stop Her From
Landing GArcia's Forces.
The question as to what constitutes a
violation Of the neutrality laws IL still
unsettled and until 1t is decided by the
United States attorney general it will
continue TO crop up at Intervals. to the
annoyance OF the different collectors OF
customs and the judges OF the district
courts. The latest bugbear which has
been created by Senior de LONE, the
Spanish minister in New York and has
disturbed Secretary Olney's rest, came TO
light last Saturday, when letter was
received by the department at Washing
ton to the effect that an expedition OF
l50 men, arms, ammunition, etc had
sailed from New York on Friosy on the
steamer J. w. HaWklns for Cuba. under
command OF the famous Cuban leader.
Callxto Garcia
The information was further 10 the
effect that the Hawkins would take on
more men and arms at Palm Bssch,
Fla, would pass into United States
waters near Key West In order to receive
the arms, etc, recently conhscsted at
Cedar Keys and would then land the
entire outht on the Pearl or the Antilles.
Il was also stated that the famous
steamer Commodore, Wilmington built
vessel by the way. and now at Whining
ton, N O., was Interested Ia the move.
ment
AS a result Of this letter the govern
ment ordered tha revenue cutters Mor
rlll, McLane and Colfax to 90 TO sea aud
intercept the illlibuster II possible while
letters were sent to ell collectors to act in
the matter The cruisers Raleigh aud
Montgomery we're also ordered ID sea.
The orders above mentioned we're sent
to Collector Townsend last evening In
view Of the recent decisions Of the courts
Ia Wilmington. Philadelphia aud
Chal lestou. 81 G., this action Of the
government Is, 10 say the lesst, rmeark
able The government officials here are
thankful that there Is nothing to call for
action on their part
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Thompson AN Old Onender.

J. T. Thompson, who was arrested here
last week for swlndlinE local merchants
and taken to Philadelphia TO answer 4
charge OF passing bogus checks on parties
there, was identified as j. Hardmsn, an
old offender, who had been aPprehended
by Detectives Bond and and Murray and
sentenced on October 3. 1898. to eighteen
months In the Eastern Penitentiary for
passing worthless checks. His photograph
and measurements we're found in.the
police records Thompson Informed the
detectives that the two girls who had
been arrested for presenting the checks
at different dates were Innocent Of any
guilty knowledge OF his intentions in
sending them on the errands. and asked
that they be discharged Thompson and
Lille Cooper we're remRnded BY Msgls
trste Jermon, at the City Hall, for a
hearing to day.
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All Three Are sIttIn< Now

The county assessors who are now
sitting in the L3vy C,urt room. have
decided to make a uniform assessment OF
$500 for poll purposes on account of the
prevailing hard times which have made
money scarce with the poll taxables
Assessors Mccoy aud Early. through
sOmo misunderstanding failed to put in
an appearance yesterday aud Assessor
Whsnn was monarch OF all be surveyed
He had 8 remarkably easy time of It, for
his visitors we're few and not in anywlss
troublesome. All three are sitting to-
day for the purpose Of making corrections
and additions.
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Reached for tho sun.

Constable Reardon last evening served
foreign attachment on the box receipts
Of the Land OF the Midnight Sun,
which was at the Grand Opera House.
The claim was for Sill 90 due Harry A.
LyntoD. sn actor, aud was against
Alynio Y. Pearson, "a manager Of the
company. Horace G.. Knswlss repre-
sented Lynton. George KlrkmAn went
security for the company and the attach
ment was dissolved The case will come
up at a later date. when the question AZ
to the right OF a non resident to secure
a foreign attachment will be raised
Evening journal., 1896-01-28
The TAousLEs OF THe EMPIRE

Joseph Greenbnum Arrested for Hinder
ibE an Onicer-Gives Bonds for Trial To-
morrow.
This morning Joseph Grsenbaum. who
has been connected with the Empire
Clothing House. No. 200 Msrket street
was arrested on charge made By Paul
Began. constable. OF obstructlng
hindsrine, interfering and delaying
an officer In the service OF
an execution on the goods, etc belong
ing to Abrsm Greenbsum constituting
the Empire Company. The execution
was issued In the suit OF Korn & Co., Of
New York, by Magistrate Pritahett.
When arrsiRned Mr.. Greenbaun
pleaded not guilty and the hearing was
set for IL o'clock Tomorrow morn
ing William T. Lyman repre-.
sentsd Gresnbsum and offered Samuel
SlesiBRer ss bondsman. but Magistrate
Pritchett declined to accept him. Later
on Samuel Harris was offered and
sec epted Il Is understood that this Is
but tbs beginning OF the troubles that
will fall to the lot OF the Greenbaums.
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Good Fortnne Attsnded IIar.

Considerable excitement was oecaslonet
on Market street below Eighth about 4
o'clock yesterday afternoon by 4 mishap
10 a young society woman who was out
driving Al the point indicated her
horse became frightened and ian up on
the pavement The elevation Of the curb
threw her from her seat In the cart "a
the pavement. but, happily for her, the
cushion and blanket went with her and
broke the force of her fall. Several
gallant young men rushed to her rescue.
and she was soon In the cart again and
driving down the street as though
nothing had happsned
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TO SAVE TWO VESSELS
Strong TusbOats Leave. the Breakwater
for the Sea Kings Rescue.

Strong TuEbOats Leave the BreakwateI
for the Sea Kings Rescue.
About o'clock yesterday morning the
Philadelphia tug Sea King and her TOW,
the four masted schooner John w.
Linnell, Captain Handy, bound from New
Haven for Philadelphia in ballast. ran
ashore on the south bar Of Townssnd's
Inlet Sea Isle City, New Jersey. The
sea WAS smooth and the weather clear at
the time Of the grounding.
The Sea King lies in seven feet Of
water, while the schooner. which Is
several hundred feet further In shore, Is
almost high aud dry The tug North
America and the Off slSls Of ths Atlantic
and Gulf Wrecking Company arrived on
the scene. aud had hopes Of getting the
Sea King of at last nights high water
The Linnell lies in an easy position, but
it will be q difficult task to foAt her, on
account OF the low tides that are now
prevailing
The tug Mum, belonging to the owner
OF the Sea King. left for the scene frem
Delaware Breakwater yesterday morning,
and the tug Atkins Hughes started from
the same point at 9. 10 o'clock last even
ing.
Evening journal., 1896-01-28
CHESTER COUNTY'S SIXTH MURDER
The Brutal Assaiiant Of Old MIRO. Matte
Porter stili at Lareo-Ths object Was
Undoubtedly That OF Murder.

The Brutal Assaiiant OF Old MIRO. mattIe
Porter stnI at Largo-The object was
Undoubtedly That OF Murder.
MEDIA. Jan. 28 The murder Of Mrs.
Matte Porter was discovered yesterday
by ons OF her grandsons, whe had gone to
The house with milk for his grandmother.
On opening the door he saw his grand
mother lying on the foor He ran back
to the house and told his father, Joseph
Porter
Mr.. Porter went to the little house In
which his mother had lived alone for
years, snd found a bullet hole in her
cheek, below the left eye. and her throat
showed the imprint OF the hand which
hsd choked her IN the death struggle
during Saturday night
The door between the room In which
she was found and her bad room was
open, ana q chair was lying ia the door
way. Mrs. Porter had been In bed, and
when the murderer entered the room had
got out of bsd to resist his attacks
There were evidences of fierce struggle
The motive for the terrible deed was
money. II has been known for years that
Mrs Porter kept money In the house.
The little log hut In which she resided
alone is close by the new house she built
for her son, Joseph Porter, when he
married some yesrs ago Mrs Porter was
a respected citizen of the neighborhood.
She was one Of the oldest members OF
New London Presby terisn Church.
Deputy Coroner j. P. C0nard held an
inquest at the request Of Joseph Porter
yesterday afternoon.
This Is the sixth murder to occur in
Chester county within a few months
Five murderers are In jail awaiting trial
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To morrow's mass at 81 srary's.

Rev Niles j. McMapus, assistant
pastor Of st MsrY's Church. will have
been in the Catholic Ministry four years
tomorrow and the anniversarV will be
celebrated by big mass at st Mary's at
10 30 a N. As it ia also he feast OF st
Francis de Sales. the services will be
especially interesting. Father MoManus
will BE- the celebrsnt, Rev. Edward
Mealey will be deacon. Rev. James
Quiglsy is the sub dascon. Father
Hough. Of Wsrwick, Md, will be here to
preach the sermon
Evening journal., 1896-01-28
Erasos one: oompIIoate. ,he o,her.

Heretofore the fight for the Republican
shrievality nomination has been between
William r Film. OF Christians hun .
dred, aud Horsce G. Rsttew, of
this city. The withdrawal Of
The latter leaves the field clear for Mr..
Flinu. out It complicated the situation
regarding the nomination for receiver Of
taxes and county treasurer James P.
Ratledge now has Rettew as a running
mate aud one who may crowd him clear
over into the retirement paddock.
Evening journal., 1896-01-28
SUPERINTENDENT BEESON'S PLUNGE
Demonstrated HIS Ability to Cling TO a
Convenient Hawser.


Demonstrated HIS Ability to Cling TO a
Convenient Hawser.
Thomas Banson. assistant superlntsn.
dent Of the Harlan and HollingsWorth
Companys yards. whose home Is at No.
1904 West Tenth street, has for a long
while been one OF the voealists at Grace
NJ. K. Church, and Ut present Is leader
OF the qusrtet choir and chorister Of the
Sunday school Those who heard his
deep bass voice laundering out bar
moniously on Sunday little dreamed Of
the narrow escape that he had ex.
periencsd a short time previously
Mr. Benson wan going about The yards
In the performance OF his duties and had
occasion 10 step from the wharf to a
boat which was undergoing repairs l.
s.ewed as he stepped aad for q second he
stood with one foot the wharf and the
other on the boat, bu very far removed
from one another. his stride had a Ger
tain limit for which the boat had no
earthly regard, aud when that limit wss
passed Nc. Benson went into the Chris
tlana. While be was falling he r, Rretted
that he had never learned to swim, but
his thoughts were rudely interrupted by
a splash, followed b. the cold waters
closing over him
He came to the surface aud yelled
Justify for help. Fortunately there WAS
hawser within reach He grasped It
Workmsn hurried to bis assistancs and
pulled him out. He was taken 20 the
Office. where warm drinks were admins b
tered, after which he was
sent home In Gao especially
summoned for his use For the 6rst
block It looked more like street
sprinkler than a cab, but the genial
superintendent did not care about the
icicle Embellishments 80 long as be got
home
Evening journal., 1896-01-28
Wilmington InaustrIal oompanT.

The annual meeting OF the Wllmlng gton
Industrial Company was held last even
ing and a com mittse was appointed TO
prepare a statement to the public Of work
done and the outlook for improvements.
The following we're elected directors /.
William Lawton. w. d. Mullen. Jr d
w. Taylor, Joseph L Carpenter, Jr An
son A. Maher, A. s Reed. A d Warner,
w. D. Bush, j. Edward Addlcks. w.
F. Smalley. Jr., Andrew l. johnson.
The directors orgsn I'd by elecling these
officers: President, William LRWton
vice president, w. d. Mullen, Jr
secretary. w. r smslley, Jr treasurer
ID. w TAYLOR.