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Evening journal., 1896-01-23
Camp Murder trial.

ElKToN, Nd, Jan 90 James h.
Tluss was held yesterday By Magistrate
P a. Clever for the murder " Captain
Thomas Camp, Of the schooner Mana way,
at Chesapeake City. on the night si
January last. The preliminary trial
was held In the Court House, aud long
before the hour set for the hesrlng the
building was crowded. and as many US
800 were unable TO gain admittance Ths
case Of the state. as presented at the
hearing te-day. was entirely circum
staniial The supposed motive for the
crime was robbery. as it Is understood
that Captain Camp had nearly 500 Ia his
possession when murdered a large
number OF witnesses were examined for
the state. whose case as thus far made
out includes the discovery OF the bsdy.
Evening journal., 1896-01-23
THAWlNG OUT DYNAMITE
II Occasions a Terrific Explosion, Killing
One Man ana Injuring Others.

HARRISBURG, Jan. 23-Lawrence Moist,
a la5orer, tried 70 thaw a stick Of dyna-
mite al a fire at Bixlera Station. near
Newport. There were seven kegs of giant
rock powder near by, which were being
used in the work of Strengthening the road
bed Of the main line Of the Pennsylvania
road. The dynamite exploded, the powder
ignited, and Moist was instantly killed
Six other worllmen were badly injured,
and several Of these may die. Moist, who
was 20 years old ana unmarried, lived at
Longfellow Pa
Tha injured are Howard f. Smith Of
New Jersey, probahSg fatally hurt; Thom-
as Ragan, aged 3s years, an Irish immi-
grant, unmarried, internally injured:
Henry Wade, colorcd, aged 80 years, of
Virginia, married, leg broken and cut
about the body, may die Three Italians,
Innocence Buuno, Fillipo Orzetti and Do
menico Orzetti, We're also injured. They
will probably recover The men were en-
ployed by Patrick McManus, contractor
Of Lancaster who had charge Of the work
of strengthening the roadbed. The injured
are at Harrisburg hospital.
Evening journal., 1896-01-23
SUGAR BOUNTY CLAIMS.
The oTicial Documents In the Case sui
mIIied TO tine Senate.

The Oficial Documents In the Case Sub
mltied to the Senate.
WASHINGTON, Jan. % The president
has sent to the senate letters Of Secretary
Carlisle transmitting such information as
the secretary possessed relative to the re-
fusal Of an executive officer Of the depart
mont to pay the sugar bounty appropriated
for during the last congress He says that
these letters contain all that he knows
about the matter. Mr.. Carlisle's letter to
the president recites the now well known
facts Of the reference of the sugar bounty
claims to the court Of claims at the in
stance Of Comptroller Bowler.
The secretary adds: Pending these pro-
ceedings in the treasury department. suits
were instituted in the United States cir
cult court for the eastern district Of Lou
isiana on two claims for bounty on sugar,
one claim being for sugar produced before
Aug. 20, 1894, and the other for sugar
produced since that date. In each case a
decree has tyery recently been entered
against the United States, and | am ad-
vised by the department Of Justice that
the necessary steps are being taken for the
immediate prosecution of appeals to the
supreme court Of the United States in or
der that final and authoritative adiudi-
cation Of the questions involved may be
had at the earliest possible date. "
The secretary says the sugar bounty
claims involves controyerted questions OF
law, and that the decision will affect a
number of claims in the future.
Evening journal., 1896-01-23
MRS. FRAZER'S Bid INVOKED.
CItizena OF Dover would Like tho secre-
tary Of the State Board of Health to
Inepect Their Drinking Water,
nd 30s at Thompson's.

CItizsna OF Dover Would Like tho secre-
tAry Of the state Board OF Health to
Inspect Their Drinking Water.
Special Correspondence Evening journal
DOVER Jan. 20 The Board Of Edu-
cation has elected George "a. Jones
president, vice N b Smithers, deceased,
and Rev Joseph Brown Turner, pastor
OF the First PRESBYTERIAN Church, has
been elected a member OF the board to
fll the vacancy.
The annual meeting Of the directors OF
the Dover Gas Company will take place
on Tuesday next.
TIE directors OF the First National
Bank will held meeting to day whsn
successor TO the late president,
snithsrs, will be chosen, bBoth Harry A,
Richardson and Manlove Hayes are
mentioned Ia connection with the
position.
Cmssr Rodney Council, Jr o y. A. M.,
has erected large flag pole In the yard
ad lining the public school and Old
Glory will be unfnrled therefrom on
saturday, February / with appropriate
ceremonies,
David O. Montgomery, DR. will install
the newly elected officers Of GeDrg getown
Conelave, Order OF Heptasophs. to-
morrow night.
The State College for colored students
has at the present tlmo fifty two regular
students In attendance Twenty eight
was the highest number registered at
any one time under the previous admin
istratlon.
Miss Lena james. who resided on a
farm near here, died gt late hour on
frI, "a al uyA
weeks ago from an attack OF pneumonia,
and Miss James was suffering from the
same affection, which afterwards turned
to typhoid fever. IL Is said that the
water on the farm is impure. and that it
isl partially responsible FOR the sickness
Miss James funeral will take place from
the Methodist Protestant Church here, Of
which she was member to morrow
morning at 10 30 o'clock
The thirteenth annual session OF the
Colored Teachers Ios.itute will oonven,
In Smyrna on Wednesday morning, Feb
ruary Il will continue for three days
The annual meeting OF the stoekhold
ars OF the Delaware State Fair Associs
tion will be held Ii the Office Of the
Agricultural Society, In the Court House,
on Tuesday. February
Secretary Frazer, OF the State Board OF
/ Health, can fna fsld here in which to
exercise his powers OF perception aud
detection Many'of the pumps Ia town
are in filthy condition aud the water Is
di. ease breeder Oa mauy of the
farms near htra he same state ~ Affairs
exists and while tenants are Ia some
eases backward about making comp ANTS
10 the farm owners for fear Of mourning
heir ehmlty. they would welcome viiiC
OF inspection by the state authorities
Farmers are complaining bitterly about
the low price of corn. and ss money is
scarce hero several have bsel oompslled
70 sell as low ns thirty cents Ole
farmer whose abode IL fonr miles from
town sold 400 bushels on the cob last
week for twenty eight cents.
Evening journal., 1896-01-23
TO Strengthen Bunalos Fortiaeation..

BUFFALO, Jan. 23.-It is reported that
the war department at Washington has
instructed Captain +. w. Symons, United
States engineer, to examine and report on
the defensive resources Of Buffalo and
vicinity in case Of attempted invasion by
any hostile foreign power. Captain Sy
mons denies that he has received any such
orders He admitted, however, that il
the war department had so instructed him
he would probably be enioined to secrecy.
Tho present coast defense here amounts
to practically nothing, and the orders Of
the government, If any such have been
given, probably have been under eontem-
plation for some time. similar action was
taken by the board Of engineers in 1856,
but nothing came Of it in the way Of inn
provements.
Evening journal., 1896-01-23
N NcM RnsnhnIl nrnl.

PITqSRCRG, Jan. 28.-The Commercial
Gazette this morning says TINT within q
fcw days. unless present plans fail, a base
ball deal will be closed which will eclipse
anything done in that line for years pnst
The substance Of the article Is that Presi
dunt Robinson Of the Cleveland club has
ahout concluded arrangements with Chris
Won der Ahe by which the st. Louis fran
elise and club viii pc sold outright TO the
Cleveland management, tho lattcr's team
transferred toSt Louis leaving Cleveland
out Of me league aud making room for
Detroit tn get in. Tho money considora-
tion is not madepublic, but it is said Rob
inson could well afford 10 pay sl0u, 600 and
slill mike money by the translnr.
Evening journal., 1896-01-23
BROOKLYN MooNsHINERs.
An Illicit Distiilery Raided IN the city
of Churches.

of Churches.
BROOKLYN Jan. 23-Eor some time
past the United states authorities have
had suspicion that the premises 100
Nloekcr ayenue,wcre being used for the
purpose Of running an Illicit distillery,
and having gained sufficient evidence a
raid was made by Secret Service Agent
Brooks with two deputies and two officers
from the internal revenue department
The plant was found in full operation,
and the surprise was complete, Five men
were found at work and placed under ar
rest They were Louis Rattman, who says
he is from Bloomingdale, n. J.. Moses
Weisertcn Of 149 Delnncoy street New
York, and Henry Schiller Abraham
Schiller and Marcus Slohan, all Of whom
gave the Meeker avenue address. On the
first floor was found a still Of so gallons
capacity and on the second another hold
ing so gallons. These. with other para
phernalia, large quantity . mash, to-
gcther with horse and wagon used for
carting material to and from the building
was seized by the officers.
The prisoners were taken to the Federal
building, whore they were arraigned be-
fore United States Commissioner Morle
and held for further examination.
Evening journal., 1896-01-23
IHE MINElCE CASE.
Mrs. merritt's Counsel Gives Hls Version
of the Settlement.

Mrs. merritt's Counsel Gives His Version
of the Settlement.
To the Editor OF the Ey ming Journal.
SIR; The repsrt 10 yesterdays edition
OF your paper Of the settlement Of the
Merritt case, either by outside insplIa
tion or interviewing on the part OF
the writer Is SO evidently meant to
piacs Mrs Merritt and her counsel In a
false position, that ia justice to both Mrs
Merritt aad hsr counsel, | hope you will
publish this word Of correction over my
signature
The Merritt case was settled not be-
cause Of any wan. of defence to the
claim Of Mr. Minniok. because Ia the
Judgment OF his counsel her defence was
complete and abso utely conc 'usive The
sole consideration for making a settle
ment without further litigation, was the
Tact that the condition OF Mrs.
Merritts health Is such that 10
the Judgment Of her physician 1t would
not nave been safe for her to have been
objected to the strain which sush
litigation would have placed upon her
There Is now no contract Whatever be
tween Mrs Merritt and Mr. Minnlck
for the sale Of her property or for any
other puFpose
There is no restriction whetaver upon
the right o. Mrs Merritt to dispose OF
her property as she may deem bsst for
her Own interest Mr.. MInnick has been
paid his Piiss not to interfere with hsr.
and any person desiring to purchase the
property nstd have no fear OF any further
difficulty gre wing out Of the claim made
BY Mr. Mimi K HARRY EMuoNs
Wilmington January 23 1895
Evening journal., 1896-01-23
The n. LonIs pIsaster.

ST LOUIS, Jan. a3 The bodies Of three
flrcmen, from which life had been crushed
by falling floors, We're taken from the
ruins Of the a. S. Aloe a CO. building at
4l5 Broadway This makes a total Of three
killed and six injured. The killed are (:
John Stanton, Chemical company, No l I;
Nimrod kakerley, Salvage corps No. 1,
and James Roddy, Salvage corps No. 2.
The disaster was due to the rottenness Of
the timbers which held up the floors. Now
that the condition of the building is
known, everybody declares it q deathtrap,
which should have been condemned long
ago.
Evening journal., 1896-01-23
neer Park Hotel sod.
aDoclal corrosp0ndenoo Evening Journa

Special Correspondence Evening journal.
NEWARK Jan 90 John Il Lewis,
sold Deer Park Hotel yesterday to Milton
Steele, OF New Holland, Lancaster
county Pa The price is not known,
but f. Is believed to be about $9S 500.
Mr Steele has tried several iimes to
purchase the hostelrie. bat has never
before been able to come to an agreement.
MIR Lewis has owned the Dser Park for
over twenty yesrs. aud gave 81 600 for
It The new proprietor will take charge
abont March 25
Evening journal., 1896-01-23
1hnrred with rolsonlnr ! rnmllr.

ALTOONA, Pa, Jan. 23.-Minnie Swan
ger, aged ls years, is under arrest charged
with poisoning a family. William Me
Gregor, Mrs Martha McGregor, his moth
ar; Carrie sill, her granddaughter,a and Mrs
Martha johnson, visitor were taken sud
denly i'll while eating dinner at MoGregor's
house. William died later, and Carrie sill
is in a serious condition. The others will
probably recover. The child, it is alleged,
put poison in the coffee pot because she
had been reprimanded for an act Of dis
honesty She bought the poison on Mon
day at a drug store
Evening journal., 1896-01-23
STARVED, NOT SLAIN.
An Autopsy Reveals the Fact That Miss
HIIls Was Not Murdered.

MAMARoNEeK, N. X, Jan. 23.--An au-
topsy was held on the body Of Miss Mary
10. Hills, who was found dead in her home
as Bonnybrook farm, this village. The
autopsy showed, according to Coroner
Banning, under whose supervision it was
made, that the woman had died Of starva-
tion and not at the hands of>a murderer
as Ind all along been thought.
The report Of the surgeons who perform
ed the autopsy is to the effect that the
stomach contained absolutely nothing
and that the other organs were in such q
condition as TO prove that death had been
due directly from the want Of food. A
verdicfwas rendered TO this effect by the
coroner's jury.
The bruises on the woman's body We're
accounted for by the supposition that a
settling Of blood had taken place in va
rious parts Of the body where tho seeming
bruises appeared, and il is believed by
those who made the investigation that the
woman had fallen down stairs very shortly
before she died.
Evening journal., 1896-01-23
chesapsake,a Portmaatsr Dead

ELKToN. Nd, Jsu % Joseph I
H,drick, postmaster at Chesapeake City
this county, did last evening. IA the
GS ii year Of bis age F5r number OF
years be held the position Of collector oi
the Dslaw ware and Chesapeake canal Hs
was appointed postmaster by President
Cleveland 'abont two years ago His wife
died about three weeks ago. Four
children survive him, Ms Hsnry Griffin,
Chesapeake City. Harry Hedrick, OF
Florida. Frauk Heirlck. OF Phlladelp phia
and Mrs James TAYLOR, sf Baltimore.
Evening journal., 1896-01-23
ExpIosion n ~ Iron ronndry.

HTLLBuRN, n. Y, Jan. 23.-1he stack
at the Raumpo Iron works foundry, in
which iron is melted from castings, ex-
ploded while full Of motion metal. The
furnace doors were blown out and the iron
scattered in every direction. Frederick
Thorpe 2l years old, and recently mar
ried was fatally burned. He died soon
after. Gas caused the explosion.
Evening journal., 1896-01-23
Guilty Il criminal MaIpracticc.

BosToN, Jan. 28-Tho jury in the case
OF DR. George L. Lang, Frank D. Hagar
ana Henry y Reardon who were under
Indictment for cAusing the death Of Lii.
liam Ray, q i5-ycar-old girl, w malprac-
tice last August, brought in verdict OF
guilty, and the prisoners were held in
$685. 600 bonds each for sentence. When
tine report OF the jury was made known
Reardon's bondsmen gave up their bonds
ara all three prisoners were taken to
..arles street Jail 70 await their sentence
Evening journal., 1896-01-23
WILSON MURDER CASE.
The Alleged slayer Of a Wealthy NIiser
Placed on Trial In Pennsylvania.

Placed on Trial In Pennsylvania.
HoLLTDAYsBURG, Pa. Jan. 3d. Frank
Wilson Of Lincoln, Neh. charged with the
murder Of Henry Bonneoka, wealthy
mser of Altoona, was pat on trial
The murder was committed April 6,
1898, the object being robbery He CON
fessed TO the crime to three detectives in
Now York, who had been travelling as COM
panion crooks with him in that city. They
visited the Eden Musee. and while in the
Chamber of Horrors wax representa-
ton Of the murder of man for money
unneryed him, and he confessed. Wilson
is chief Of a gang, and two Of his pals are
in jail for murder.
Mrs. Tillie Potter, proprietress Of a no
tori0us house in Altoona, testified that she
had been acting as the agent Of the detect
ives associates and had BETRAYED tho Grim
inals who are now i'll Jail The trial will
last several days.
Evening journal., 1896-01-23
A Filihnsterlnc EnnclItinn.

Consul General Nilquain at Panama has
cabled the state department. that the
schooner Golding, which is reported to
haye left san Francisco With Antonio
kzera aboard. bound on llibustcring OK
petition against salvador has been dc
tanned at Panama on charge Of violating
the neutrality laws Tho vessel is reported
to have a store Of arms aboard intended
for the use of Reels in Salvador.
Evening journal., 1896-01-23
A camL mLllmsntarr Rsallni.

The Wilmington Opera Club which
will sing the opera, Robert Macaire"
next month, gave com limentary
Recital to number OF fri nds At ita
rooms last night The siI ging was
excellent, and the production romises to
bs equal to that of professions :.
Evening journal., 1896-01-23
another Hsir d masse Estate.

Another heir 10 be property Of Will
liam Magep, who died Ia Soutn Carolina
rec3ptly. has been found In the person Of
Mrs R4ed, mother Of George Reed. the
King street butcher She also "a neice
o. the Soath Caroinan, and her m liosn
n me vas Magee
Evening journal., 1896-01-23

We have few copies beautiful
work, handsomely bound, containing sew
erai hundred pictures OF high artistic
merit, which will be sold at It's copy,
which is about one fourth the publica-
tlon price Also some copies OF Rand and
MoNally's Cycopsda at 81 90, worth
four times the price asked Can be teel
at the EVENING JOURNAL office.
Evening journal., 1896-01-23
a nnnm ror snenker Reed.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 90. A dispatch was
received from one Of Speaker Reed S friends
in Texas announcing that three Of tho
Texas district Republican conventions had
been held and the delegates to the national
convention instructed to vote for Mr.
Reed The districts were the Second,
Sixth and Eighth.
Evening journal., 1896-01-23
Ice Yachts To Race.

PousHREEPsrE, n. NJ, Jan. 23.-The
Hudson River Ice Yacht club, which holds
the challenge championship ponnant OF
America, has received a challenge from tho
Carthage Landing Ice Yacht CLUB for a
race for the pennant The yachtsmen are
waiting for favorable winds to ret Off the
1stan
Evening journal., 1896-01-23
Prospective Lynching II Texas.

WErNAR Tex, Jan. %, City Marshal
York was shot and instantly killed BY a
negro named jim Harris The widest ok
citement prevails, and the citizens arc
securing the country for the murderer
who, il captured, will surely be lynched
Evening journal., 1896-01-23
cod Coming rhls way.

LONDON, Jan. 23.-The Daily Tele-
graphs financial article says 1t is believ-
ed that English applications for the Amer
lean loan will involve the export of ~, :
600, 900 Of gold within a week. Much,
however, win depend on the news from
Washington
Evening journal., 1896-01-23
Natlonal Gunrd commlssions.

ALBANY, Jan. 28.-Adiutant General
McAlpin has issued the following com
missions: Bertram H. Clayton, captain Of
Troop @, the newly organized cavalry
troop in Brooklyn, and George d. Burnell
captain of the Thirteenth regiment Of
BrDOklvn,
Evening journal., 1896-01-23
Counterfeiters plead Not Guilty.

TRENTON, Jan. 90 The accused coun-
terfciters, Brnckway and his oonfederates,
indicted in the United States court here,
were arraigned before Judge Green and
pleaded not guilty Trial was set for
Feb IA
Evening journal., 1896-01-23
talbot county Road League.

EAsroS. Jan 90 III The Talbot County
Road Lsagas INST yesterday Tae report
Of o ven Norris who had made an
Investigation by direction OF the league
on the methods used elsswaera for
Improving roads, was submitted,
adoptsd,and sent to the county commits
sioners.
Evening journal., 1896-01-23

Four Italians took out their FIRST
papers OF naturalization in Prothonotary
Woolley's office yesterday afternoon.
They we're Luigi Russo. Peter Dorelli,
Daniel Ssgnelle snd Michael Leggsri.
Evening journal., 1896-01-23
crsass. a Gnnd Imnres.lon.

LONuoN. Jan. 23-Thc financial article
IN The Daily News says that the statement
that d leading English insurance company
would apply for largo amount of tho
new American bonds has created a good
impression on the stock Exchange
Evening journal., 1896-01-23
Inquests saturdav Wy.nIor

The deputy coroner will hold inquests
Saturday evening Ia ths eases Of Joseph
Freeman VINO was killed by the cars at
West junction, aud John Couley who
was killed this morning at Riddles Mills
Evening journal., 1896-01-23
prominent Policeman IN Jail.

OMAHA, Jan. 23.-IIiram Savadge, a
well known politician and for years bailiff
in the district court, was jailed for assault
ing Alberta Rice, IL years old. lie waived
his preliminary examination and went to
Evening journal., 1896-01-23
prlzn ninr nnnce

r .sh aud Jeifsris viii meet tonight
At 3 o'clock sharp, at No. sll WEI t
second street In champion clog dane Q
for nr.zA
Evening journal., 1896-01-23

ing sklrmish drill and an attack on
cavalry
Oae OF Haw Castles prominent yeung
men n reported to have taken unto him
self wife.
p,ttar so, os, and IA. AZ ghornnann'a
Evening journal., 1896-01-23
The Herbert Fonsral on saturday

+ Nj Herbert and Miss Kate Herbert
arrived here this morning at 30. having
In charge The body Of Harry w Herbert,
which they had brought from Silver City,
New Mexico The funeral will take
place from the Herbert residence, where
the remains will be taken At 3 30 O'clock
on Saturday afternoon brief funeral
service will be held at the home and IN.
terment will be made in the family
burying ground in the Al + Cemetery
Brass and silver polish at Stoops.
Evening journal., 1896-01-23

A SAVING in an Over
IL coat or Ulster besides get
Il ting a good coat, style,
quality and material such
as you want and at such
prices al you want to pay.
Same discount off heavy Suits
and Trousers, all sizes, mems
and boys, and Tailoring from
neavy weight cloths. Don't
wait till the best is picked ont.
b it come and get it for your
self and save the 10 per cent.
in price and be pleased and
suited in the bargains. Our
taliors and cutters are at work
on clothing for our ready made
department for spring. This
gives them work, gives you bet
ter clothing and gives us repu-
tation for selling good clothing
at moderate prices. Some
special values in Trousers in
our custom Department. few
single patterns to be closed out.
We close at 6 p. m. except
Saturday.
Evening journal., 1896-01-23
DELAWARE STEAM MARBLE
AND GRANITE WORKS,

Corner Fifth and King streets, will be sold
to close the estate Of Thomas Davidson, de-
ceas g. Lo5 ~ feet on King street, 100 feet on
Fiji "a street; lar-e brick building conveniently
divided into q work room, store-room ware
room, offices and dwelling. Largest plant of
the kind IN the State Of Delaware. and the
only one using steam power Equipped with
the necessary appliances. tools and machinery
for conducting the marble and granite busi-
ness, including a steam saw, polishing ma
chino and rubbing wheel. Fair supply of ma
tsr,sl Of various kinds on hand and a large
line Of finished goods in stock. Trade extends
throughout the State of Delaware and into
Maryland, Pennsylvania ana New jersey.
This Is IN excellent opportunity to take up an
established business at one of the best stands
In the country. SECURITY TRUST AND
SAFE DEPOSIT COMPANY, Executor.
My entire interest in the above described
real estate will be sold with tha interest of
Thomas Davidson, deceased. in said prop .rty.
WILLIAM DAVIDSON,
Persons desiring to purchase marble or
granite goods of tie best quality and al the
lowe st prices should call at the worb or writ.
for particulars SEC JRITY TRUST AND
SAFE DEPOSIT COMPANY, Executor.
Evening journal., 1896-01-23
A Capitalist rals For 100000.
nfahipr American OItlzsns.

RICHMOND, Jan. 23.-James 7. Gray,
capitalist, failed for SlOC 900
Evening journal., 1896-01-23

A Big Boy Charged with Horse steRiiDg.
Constable Duhadway OF Townsend.
arrived Ia the city last evening at 80
with Eaoeh Norton. 3 big negro boy OF
49, under arrest, he having t.en com
mittec to all here by Magistrate
Richard Ferguson. Of Middleton, in
default Of $500 Norton Ia charged with
deliberately stealing and driving off a
team belonging TO Fletcher C&uik The
oulh consisted OF bay mare, York
carriage AID horse hla kst. valued at
$l25 altogether Cauik sfterWard got the
horse back and secured suca strong
evidence that Norton simply waived a
bearing Al came 10 jail
Gifts with Middleton's tea & coffee, Thompson